Allen, Henry Justin, 1868-1950

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Publisher and governor of and U.S. senator from Kansas.

From the description of Henry Justin Allen papers, 1896-1942 (bulk 1919-1942). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71130958

Epithet: American journalist, formerly Senator

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001150.0x00037e

Biographical Note

  • 1868, Sept. 11: Born, Pittsfield, Pa.
  • 1890: Graduated, Baker University, Baldwin, Kans.
  • 1893: Married Elsie J. Nuzman
  • 1894: Became editor of Manhattan Nationalist, Manhattan, Kans.
  • 1907 - 1928 : Owner of Wichita Beacon; continued as chairman of the board of Beacon Publishing Co. until his death
  • 1912: Delegate, Republican National Convention Delegate, Progressive National Convention
  • 1914: Unsuccessful candidate for governor of Kansas on Progressive ticket
  • 1916: Delegate, Progressive National Convention
  • 1917 - 1918 : Served with American Red Cross in France
  • 1918: Headed YMCA activities in 35th Division in France during World War I
  • 1919 - 1923 : Governor of Kansas
  • 1923 - 1924 : Special commissioner with Near East Relief
  • 1928: Director of publicity, Republican National Committee
  • 1929 - 1930 : United States senator from Kansas
  • 1932: Assistant to Charles Dawes in Reconstruction Finance Corp. Director of publicity, Republican National Committee
  • 1935: Became editor of Topeka State Journal
  • 1950, Jan. 17: Died, Wichita, Kans.

From the guide to the Henry Justin Allen Papers, 1896-1942, (bulk 1919-1942), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
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creatorOf Henry Justin Allen Papers, 1896-1942, (bulk 1919-1942) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn William Allen White Papers, 1859-1944, (bulk 1899-1944) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1839-1954 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection
creatorOf WRENCH PAPERS. Vol. IV. 1928-1937. ff. 348. 350 x 250mm.includes:ff. 5, 61 Enoch Arnold Bennett, author: Letters to Sir Evelyn Wrench from Enoch Arnold Bennett: 1928-1929: Signed. f. 6 Bernard Richard Meirion Darwin, sportswriter and essayist; son o..., 1928-1937 British Library
referencedIn William Allen White collection, 1890-1970 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection
referencedIn [Biographical newspaper articles on Henry Justin Allen / collected and photocopied by the Kansas State Historical Society]. Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn Howe, E. W. (Edgar Watson), 1853-1937. Edgar Watson Howe papers, 1872-1960 Houghton Library
referencedIn Correspondence, business forms, receipts, and petitions., 1862-1913 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection
creatorOf Hopkins, Richard J., b. 1873. Papers, 1912-1941. Kansas State Historical Society
creatorOf Effie Seachrest papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Vol. IX (ff. 245). 1934-1941; followed (f. 229 sqq.) by memorial notices of Spender, 1942, and (f. 245) by a letter, 15 May 1944, from Stewart Nicholson, Secretary of the Institute of Journalists, to Henry Archibald Taylor, formerly President of the ..., 1934-1944 British Library
referencedIn Malone, James, 1874-1963. James Malone papers, 1922-1926. Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn Clark, Robert Sterling, 1877-1956. Sterling and Francine Clark Papers: Reading Library, 1707-1961. Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, The Clark
creatorOf Scott, Charles F., b. 1860. Charles F. Scott papers, 1883-1938. Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn Correspondence and compositions, 1718-1946 (inclusive) 1873-1919 (bulk). Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Victor Murdock Papers, 1824-1971, (bulk 1909-1940) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn University of Kansas. William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information. [William Allen White collection] University of Kansas Archives / MSS / Rare Books, Kenneth Spencer Research Library
referencedIn Brewer family papers, 1714-1954, 1820-1930 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Howe, E. W. (Edgar Watson), 1853-1937. Edgar Watson Howe papers, 1872-1960 Houghton Library
creatorOf Hodges, George H. (George Hartshorn), 1866-1947. Correspondence, 1893-1922 (bulk 1893-1918). Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn McNutt, Paul V. (Paul Vories), 1891-1955. Mss., 1899-1955 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn Brewer family. Brewer family papers, 1714-1954 (inclusive), 1820-1930 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn Charles Benedict Driscoll papers, 1922-1919 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection
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correspondedWith Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927 person
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Birth 1868-09-11

Death 1950-01-17

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