Description
The Ron Moore Collection contains the papers of Ronald D. Moore (b. 1964), a writer and producer of science fiction television
shows, including
Star Trek: The Next Generation,
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,
Roswell,
Battlestar Galactica and
Caprica.
Background
Ronald D. Moore was born on July 5, 1964 in California. He studied government at Cornell University, but never graduated.
He began writing for the television show
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) on spec in 1988. In 1989, he was put on staff as a script editor, and by the end of the series he was the show's producer.
While on staff with TNG, he frequently co-wrote with Brannon Braga (with whom he also wrote the screenplay for
Star Trek: Generations and
Star Trek: First Contact). After TNG was cancelled in 1994, Moore joined the production staff of
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), then in its third season.
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.