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Veranus Alva Moore

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Veranus Alva Moore, in 1929

Veranus Alva Moore (April 13, 1859 – February 11, 1931) was a U.S. bacteriologist and pathologist.[1]

Early life and education

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He was born in Hounsfield, New York. A Cornell University graduate and faculty member, Moore served as head of the United States Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Pathology from 1895 to 1896.[2] He also served as president of the Society of American Bacteriologists in 1910, and as dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine from 1908 to 1929.[3]

Personal life

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Moore's parents were Alva and Antoinette.[3]He married Mary Slawson in 1892.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Moore, Veranus Alva". Cornell University. 1931. hdl:1813/18350.
  2. ^ a b MOORE, Veranus Alva, in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition), via archive.org
  3. ^ a b Gage, SH (July 1931). "Veranus Alva Moore, 1859-1931". Journal of Bacteriology. 22 (1): iv.2–5. doi:10.1128/JB.22.1.iv.2-5.1931. PMC 533247. PMID 16559507.