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The Moons

John William Moon (1871-1931) and Mary E. Hays Moon (1884-1952)

The Carolina Room probably has one of the largest collections of John and Mary E. Moon photographs. Known for their large panoramas, the couple captured family gatherings, company employee, local officials  and during World War I they were the only local photographers allowed to film life at Campe Greene, a military training camp just outside of Charlotte.  John William Moon (1871-1931) was born in Freetown, Cortland County, New York. He was the son of Nelson Moon and Fannie Ryan.  Moon and his wife, Mary E.