Horace A. Moses
Horace Augustus Moses (1863-1947) was a prominent industrialist and profound social engineer who founded Mittineague Paper Company in West Springfield, Massachusetts, which later became Strathmore Paper Company. He is also noted for his involvement in forming Junior Achievement and for property transactions with the Boy Scouts of America. Moses was also an active member of the board at Green Mountain Junior College. Moses Hall, on the campus of Green Mountain College is named for Mr. Moses, whose donations helped build the hall in 1912, and keep it up for many years after his death.
Horace A. Moses | |
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| Born | Horace Augustus Moses September 21, 1863 Ticonderoga, New York, United States |
| Died | April 7, 1947 (aged 83) Springfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation | Manufacturer/Philanthropist |
| Years active | 1892–1947 |
| Spouse | Alice A. Elliot Moses (1895–1947) |
| Awards | Silver Beaver Award (Boy Scouts of America) |
He was a recognized philanthropist and donated time and finances towards the betterment of youth, the furthering of the arts, and the study of agricultural sciences. His image was featured on a U.S. stamp in 1984, and his legacy of charity carries on via the numerous organizations he founded and funded during his lifetime.
In 1956, the Horace A. Moses Foundation published "Achievement is my Goal", which detailed the life and times of Moses. It was written by Harry L. Lane and F. Nelson Bridgham. The work is out of print as of 2012.