Oral history interview, 1975.

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Oral history interview, 1975.

Interview, with brief catalog and transcript, Allen, at Ellsworth, about her early life and later achievements; article by Dr. Allen on CISV; curriculum vitae; and other papers.

1 audiotape (1 hr.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8051847

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