Allen, Winnie, 1895-1985

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Born in Henrietta, Texas on April 13, 1895 to W.T. and Ethel Youree Allen, Winnie Allen was an archivist and historian. In 1925, Allen became assistant archivist at the University of Texas archives; in 1936, she became archivist, a position in which she served for 35 years. Allen's major work was the collection and acquisition of Texas related materials. Allen died on August 1, 1985.

From the description of Winnie Allen papers, 1938-1946. (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id: 49964240

Born in Henrietta, Texas on April 13, 1895 to W. T. and Ethel Youree Allen, Winnie Allen was an archivist and historian. In 1925, Allen became assistant archivist at the University of Texas archives; in 1936, she became archivist, a position in which she served for 35 years. Allen's major work was the collection and acquisition of Texas related materials. Allen died on August 1, 1985.

From the guide to the Winnie Allen papers MC071. 49964240., 1938-1946, (Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library, )

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Mirabeau B. Lamar papers MC083., 1825-1938, (Bulk: 1840-1861) Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library,
creatorOf Allen, Winnie, 1895-1985. Winnie Allen papers, 1938-1946. San Jacinto Museum of History
referencedIn Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Texas State Library and Archives Papers, 1926, 1930, 1957-1959 University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Texas State Library and Archives Papers, 1926, 1930, 1957-1959 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
creatorOf Winnie Allen papers MC071. 49964240., 1938-1946 Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library,
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associatedWith Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836 person
associatedWith Catlin, George, 1796-1872 person
associatedWith Fogg Art Museum corporateBody
associatedWith Lamar, Mirabeau Buonaparte, 1798-1859 person
associatedWith Perry, Hally Ballinger Bryan, 1868-1955 person
associatedWith Smithsonian Institution corporateBody
associatedWith Texas State Library and Archives Commission corporateBody
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Birth 1895

Death 1985

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