John A. Moore, 43, previously Superintendent of the southeast Alaska Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with headquarters in Juneau, was appointed Assistant Area Director of the Juneau Area office today, effective June 13, by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Louis R. Bruce. He is the first Negro to achieve this post in the Bureau.
In announcing the appointment, the Commissioner said “This appointment involves at least two ‘firsts'. Not only is Mr. Moore the first Negro to be appointed Assistant Area Director but his post, which involves responsibility for programs, is new. He will be responsible for coordinating social services, housing, employment assistance, roads, real property management and economic development functions within the Juneau area of the Bureau."
