Moses Eugene Cox Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection includes correspondence and memos relating to Cox's career. Also included is his sketchbook from Clemson College (1912/13); a published book by A. B. Butler of World War I cartoons depicting soldiers' experiences, photographs of Atlanta's highway development; and certificates and publicity from professional engineering organizations.
Dates
- 1912-1965
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Biographical / Historical
Moses Eugene Cox was born in Laurens County, South Carolina on June 15, 1894. During World War I, he served as a 1st lieutenant in Company E Engineers (1917-Sept 1918) and Captain in 1st Engineers Battalion, 2nd Brigade (Sept 1918-Feb 1919). He married Gladys Watson Cox on December 27, 1921. Moses E. Cox was a state highway engineer from 1933-1934 and member of the Army Corps of Engineers during and after World War II. He was dischaged from the military in 1954. During his military career he recieved the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Merit decorations. He died in DeKalb County, Georgia on October 20, 1964. He is buried in the Decatur Cemetery in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Moses Eugene Cox Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States