Irving Allen papers, 1960-1975.

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Irving Allen papers, 1960-1975.

The Irving Allen Papers consist primarily of printed research materials on New Town: type of urban planning, the new towns approach first became popular in England after World War II to alleviate overcrowding in London. The planning involves the creation of communities that offer housing as well as schools, fire and police departments, roads, local government and enough facilities and job opportunities for its residents. The collection highlights research materials on British and American New Towns. Materials includes bibliographies, published volumes, a grant application and photocopied articles.

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...

Allen, Irving L., 1931-

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Professor of sociology at University of Connecticut; b. Irving Lewis Allen. From the description of Irving L. Allen papers, ca. 1960s-ca. 1970s. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 28411996 Irving Lewis Allen was born in Asheville, NC in 1931 and completed his undergraduate education at Morris Harvey College (1959). In 1964, he was appointed an instructor in the Sociology Department of the University of Connecticut. Dr. Allen was involved in the study of "New To...