Elisabeth Luce Moore

Elisabeth Luce Moore (April 4, 1903 – February 9, 2002) was an American philanthropist, educator, and volunteer. Early life and education Elisabeth Luce was born on April 4, 1903, in Teng Chou, China to Presbyterian Board missionaries who were there to establish a Christian college. She is the sister of Henry R. Luce, founder of Time magazine. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1924, where she majored in the Department of Biblical History and Literature (now the Department of Religion). Career Early in her career, Moore worked as editor and writer for her brother's periodicals. Moore wrote magazine articles and book reviews for much of her life.