Summary
Ellen Bryan Moore (April 13, 1912 – February 20, 1999) was an American politician who served as Louisiana Register of State Lands from 1952 to 1956 and 1960 to 1976.
Ellen Bryan Moore | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Register of State Lands | |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Lucille May Grace |
| Succeeded by | Lucille May Grace |
| In office 1960–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Missing |
| Succeeded by | Elected office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1912 Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | February 20, 1999 (aged 86) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Biography edit
Moore was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (where her grandfather served as mayor[1]) on April 13,[2] 1912.[3] Her father, Alexander Bryan, had served as the warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary.[3] She received her bachelor's degree from the Louisiana State University.[4] During World War II, Moore was a member of the Women's Army Corps[1] and was a unit commander.[4] She ran for Louisiana Register of State Lands against Lucille May Grace in 1948,[5] before finally winning the position in 1952.[6] After Grace took back the seat in 1956, Moore returned in 1960 and served until 1976.[4] Her position entailed the responsibility of administering property owned by the state of Louisiana.[3] She was also a heritage preserver, as was indicated in her efforts to salvage a Civil War battlefield near Baton Rouge.[3]
Moore was inducted to the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Hall of Fame in 1995.[7] Following a stroke in October the previous year,[3] she died on February 20, 1999.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b Oral history interview, abstract available here
- ^ a b Ellen Bryan Moore's tombstone at Magnolia Cemetery (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- ^ a b c d e f "Clipping from The Times". Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Louisiana Secretary of State/Distinguished Women of Louisiana Exhibit". November 21, 2008. Archived from the original on November 21, 2008.
- ^ Minden Herald, January 16, 1948, page 2
- ^ Minden Press, February 8, 1952, page 1
- ^ "Past Inductees » Louisiana Center for Women and Government". October 20, 2013. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013.