Moore (Sam) Papers, 1931-1936, 1931-1936

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Summary

Title:
Sam Moore Papers, 1931-1936
Dates:
1931-1936
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
.2 linear ft.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Sam Moore Papers, 1931-1936. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Letters, telegrams, legal agreements, photographs, posters. Most of the collection pertains to Moore's airplane used by J. Herman Banning (pilot) and Thomas C. Allen (mechanic), the first African-Americans to fly from Los Angeles to New York (1932). There is an agreement in which Moore and his associate give the use of the plane to Banning for one year. Much of the materials deal with Moore's attempts to reclaim the plane after Banning's 1933 death. Photographs are of Banning and Allen as well as Marie Daughter, another pilot. There are also posters announcing the public appearances of Banning and Allen.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1931-1936
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Sam Moore Papers, 1931-1936. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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