Edwin John Allen, Jr. Collection, ca. 1912-ca. 1945.

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Edwin John Allen, Jr. Collection, ca. 1912-ca. 1945.

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This collection consists of the personal papers of Edwin John Allen, Jr. The contents pertain to his service as a missionary in Japan, as well as a naval officer. Also included are some papers and personal affects of his son, Thomas Allen.

7 boxes (3.5 linear feet)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7641000

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Allen, John J. (John Joseph), 1899-1995

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Edwin John Allen was born 5 October, 1892. His parents were Edwin John Allen and Sarah Delilah Varney. Shortly after graduation from high school, Edwin was called on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to serve as a missionary in Japan. In 1916, Edwin was called into the military, and sent to England. He was aboard the Tuscania, headed toward Ireland, when it was sunk by German fire. Thereafter, Edwin was sent to the Occidental University to learn Morse code. He was se...

Allen, Tom, 1923-

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