Moore, Arch A., Jr. (Arch Alfred), 1923-2015

Overview Arch Alfred Moore Jr. (b. 1923) served two consecutive terms as Governor of West Virginia from 1969-1977 and a third term from 1985-1989. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection for governor in 1988. Previously, he was elected as a Republican to five terms in the United States House of Representatives, serving from January 3, 1957-January 3, 1969. He was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-first Congress in 1968. He died on January 7, 2015, in Charleston, WV. The Arch A....

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The Congressional papers subgroup contains files related to press, legislative, and political activities of Congressman Arch Moore and his office. It also consists of constituent services files, including correspondence with constituents and files for public works projects in West Virginia.