Online content
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- William L. Moore Slides
- Dates:
- 1942-1957
- Creators:
- Moore, William Lea (1898-1966)
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 112 color slides
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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William L. Moore Slides. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Photographs taken by San Jose resident William Lea Moore, documenting his wife Margaret and daughter Janice, downtown San Jose and Willow Glen neighborhoods, and Santa Clara Valley views during spring "blossom" time. San Jose's historic buildings and landmarks, and mid-century Willow Glen are featured, including shots of orchards and several housing developments.
- Biographical / historical:
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William Lea Moore was born in Vernon, New York, and moved to the Los Gatos (Calif.) area with his parents in 1907. He graduated from Los Gatos High School, then served in World War I in the air services in France. After returning to San Jose, he graduated from the University of the Pacific and worked as an engineering estimator for Pacific Gas & Electric Company's electrical distribution department. The Moores lived at 1329 Willow Street, in the Willow Glen neighborhood. He died in June 1966 in San Jose, at the age of 68.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Moore's daughter in 2018.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1942-1957
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The slides have been digitized and are available to view via History San Jose's online catalog.
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Curator of the Archives for information on publication and reproduction.
- Preferred citation:
-
William L. Moore Slides. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290