George Marcus Allen Collection, 1945-1948, 1993

Creator:
Allen, George Marcus, 1888-1969
Abstract:
This collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Professor George Marcus Allen, from when his time as Chair of the Committee on Public Ceremonies at Columbia University (1945-1948).
Extent:
0.21 linear feet 1 half-size document box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This very small collection contains the pages of a scrapbook compiled by Professor George Marcus Allen when he was Chair of the Committee on Public Ceremonies at Columbia University in the City of New York, July 1, 1945 to June 30, 1948. The scrapbook contains correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs and related printed matter all connected to the ceremonial events he was in charge of organizing. Among the events documented are commencements and convocations of the time period, Maria Moors Cabot Prize ceremonies, the ceremony honoring Columbia University for its work with Atomic Bomb Research (4 Oct 1945), special convocations awarding honorary degrees to Juan Antonio Rio, President of the Republic of Chile (18 Oct 1945), Winston Churchill (18 March 1946), The Archbishop of Canterbury (16 September 1946), and eleven wartime leaders from the U.S. Armed Forces (21 February 1947). In addition to the scrapbook, a self-published book of Allen family genealogy as compiled by Jane M. Allen was also dontated and is included with this collection.

Biographical / historical:

George Marcus Allen was born on April 28, 1888 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Professor D.R. Allen of the University of Utah. Allen received the bachelor of science degree from the School of Mines at the University of Utah in 1908, and the bachelor of architecture degree from Columbia School of Architecture in 1914. Appointed an instructor in architecture in 1916, Professor Allen taught at Columbia until 1953 when he was appointed Professor Emeritus of Graphics. George Marcus Allen passed away on July 25, 1969.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Marcus Allen collection; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
University Archives Home Page
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu