Mary Carr Moore Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-286

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mary Carr Moore Papers, which dates from 1911 to 1986, contains materials related to Mary Carr Moore. The collection consists of materials related to Moore's opera "The Cost of Empire," also known as "Narcissa," whis is about the story of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, a catalog of some of the published songs, operas, orchestral scores, solos and chamber works.

Dates

1911-1986

Creator

Moore, Mary Carr (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Mary Carr Moore was born on August 6, 1873 in Memphis Tennessee. She studied music in San Francisco and began teaching and composing in 1889. In 1894 she was the lead in an operetta, “The Oracle.” After moving to Seattle in 1901, Moore wrote a four-act grand opera titled “The Cost of Empire.” In 1926, she moved to Los Angeles and taught at Chapman College and Ola Steeb Piano School. Moore died on January 9, 1957.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Mary Carr Moore Papers, which dates from 1911 to 1986, contains materials related to Mary Carr Moore, an American composer. The collection consists of material related to the opera entitled “The Cost of Empire,” and several published songs, operas, scores, and chamber works.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Howard Krick on October 31, 1985. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0105.