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An extensive collection of his papers -- correspondence, research file, legal opinions, etc. Business correspondence consists of letters, telegrams, legal files, memoranda, etc. related to clients of Moore; the clients include: Standard Oil Co., NY & Bermudez Co., Western Union, General Electric, various American landowners in Fiji, other assorted companies especially during 1915-1920. Research notes include typed and handwritten notes, copies of treaties and diplomatic correspondence, etc. related to international treaties and arbitrations. The Manuscripts consist of handwritten and typed manuscripts for several of Moore's publications, including his Digest of International Law (1906) and his International Adjudications (1929-1933). The Published materials consist of the House of Commons Parliamentary Papers, government reports from British colonial offices, U.S. government and judicial decisions, reprints of Moore's academic articles and speeches. International Meeting notes include typed pages of internal memoranda, agendas, and stenographic notes related to meetings of the International Labour Office (1920s-1930s) and the International Opium Conference (1924-1925). Additional materials include (but not limited to): maps, photographs, correspondence and government documents, etc.
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Bassett Moore Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
The Library of Congress also holds a large set of John Bassett Moore's papers.
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Transfer from Diamond Law Library Special Collections.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Collection-level record describing unprocessed material made public in summer 2018 as part of the Hidden Collections initiative.
Moore, John Bassett, lawyer; b. Dec. 3, 1860; 3rd Assist. Sec. of State, 1886-1891; d. Nov. 12, 1947.
American legal scholar known for his exhaustive codification of international law. His advice on matters pertaining to international adjudication was frequently sought by the U.S. government.