H. B. Moore papers
Scope and Contents
Materials include drafts, notes, and materials from several of Moore's novels, dated 2004-2014. These include the Out of Jerusalem series and several individual novels, namely Women of the Book of Mormon, Abinadi, Alma the Elder, and Alma the Younger.
Dates
- 2004-2010
- Majority of material found within 2006-2011
Creator
- Moore, H. B. (Heather Brown) (author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the H. B. Moore papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
H. B. Moore retains copyrights for the H. B. Moore papers.
Biographical History
H. B. Moore (1970- ) is a Mormon author in Utah.
Heather Brown Moore was born in Providence, Rhode Island, but spent most of her childhood in Orem, Utah. During these years her family traveled back and forth between the Middle East and Utah. At the age of eight, while living in Egypt, she was baptized in the Red Sea.
Moore graduated from Brigham Young University with a major in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business Management. She began writing novels in 2001 when her husband moved his home office to an outside location. Her written works include fictional accounts of Mormon religious figures. As a member of the League of Utah Writers, Moore enjoys meeting with fellow writers each month. She is also an active member of the LDStorymakers.
Extent
8 boxes (4 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in eight series: 1. H. B. Moore papers on Out of Jerusalem, 2004-2007. 2. H. B. Moore papers on Women of the Book of Mormon, 2009. 3. H. B. Moore papers on Abinadi, 2007-2008. 4. H. B. Moore papers on Alma, 2009. 5. H. B. Moore drafts for Alma the Younger, 2010. 6. H. B. Moore papers on a personal Christmas story, 2009. 7. H. B. Moore manuscripts and notes for Eve and Ruby's Secret, 2013-2014. 8. H. B. Moore manuscripts and notes for Athena, Ammon, and Esther, 2013-2014.
Custodial History
Materials were donated by H. B. Moore in 2012.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; H. B. Moore; 2012.
Appraisal
Literary Manuscripts.
Collection covers the work of an LDS author.
Processing Information
Processed; Kristi Young; 2012.
- Title
- Register of H. B. Moore papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kristi Young
- Date
- 2011 June 20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States