The James Allen papers, 1868-1933.

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The James Allen papers, 1868-1933.

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Contains the following types of materials: documents correspondence, newspaper clippings, lectures. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1865-1897; Spanish-American War -- Caribbean; 1899-1917. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Cadet, U.S. Military Academy; 3rd Cavalry Regiment; Signal Corps; Corps; Chief of Signal Officer of Volunteers, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Alaska; Chief Signal Officer of the Army. General description of the collection: The James Allen papers include general officer's papers: lectures on electricity; speeches to Aero Club of America; letters to Allen; military aviation; telegraph; polarized relays; newspaper clippings on military aviation; cadet account book; hearing on Army appropriations bill, 1910; citation of distinguished service cross; diplomatic list, 1914, Department of State.

2 boxes.

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