John Joseph Allen papers, 1926-1985, bulk 1941-1963.

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John Joseph Allen papers, 1926-1985, bulk 1941-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86093724

Personal and professional papers relating to his political career, primarily as U.S. Representative from California. Also included is a volume of personal reminiscences, which features extensive genealogies and family history.

10 cartons (10 linear ft.).

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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...