Nevins, Allan, 1890-1971

Historian, journalist and educator. He attended the University of Illinois where he earned a B. A. 1912 and an M. A. in English, 1913. Nevins moved to New York to work and eventually was made a Professor of History at Columbia University. Wrote numerous biographies and articles on history. President of the American History Association in 1959. Helped found the Society of American Historians.

From the description of Commencement address, June 1953. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53039996

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