West, Allan M.

Born in Portland, Oregon, Oct. 16, 1910. Leader in various educational associations, author. Education: Utah State Agricultural College, the University of Utah, and the University of Chicago. His career included: Utah Education Association, Director of Research (1942-1946) and Executive Secretary (1946-1962); Editor of the Utah educational review from 1943-1961; National Education Association, Associate Director in the Membership Division and various other positions, retiring in 1973 as Executive Secretary. He wrote a book on the history of the NEA called The National Education Association: the power base for education, published in 1981.

From the description of Allan Morrell West scrapbook, 1911-1994. 1911-1994. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 38991536

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