Arthur J. Allen letters, 1938-1954

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Letters

Description

Scope and Content

The letters, usually lengthy, from all the Allens to friends and relatives in the United States deal with the social, cultural and political conditions in China, as well as with the Allen's ministerial activites.

• Series I: Letters

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); Arthur J. Allen letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Hollis L. Caswell, l974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Letters: Source of acquisition--Caswell, Hollis L. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1974.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Letters Processed MMB 10/25/74.

Revision Description

2012-08-28 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Allen and his wife, Netta Powell Allen were Episcopal missionaries to China from the 1930s to 1951. Their son Walter taught in various school in China and later joined the U.S. Army.