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Raymond B. Allen papers, 1922-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Allen, Raymond B. (Raymond Bernard), 1902-1986
Title
Raymond B. Allen papers
Dates
1922-1956 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.04 cubic ft. (14 boxes)
Collection Number
1966
Summary
Papers of a university administrator
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Raymond B. Allen was born on August 7, 1902 in Cathay, North Dakota. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1928 and began his career as a general medical practitioner in North Dakota shortly thereafter. He later became the Dean of the medical schools of the University of Illinois and Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan). Mr. Allen became the president of University of Washington in 1946 and served until 1951.

Raymond Allen was president during the "red scare" years. President Allen declared there would be no "witch hunt" for Communism; however, three professors were dismissed, and three more put on probation for Communist ties. In 1951, he stepped down to serve as the director of the Psychological Strategy Board. One year later he headed the University of California at Los Angeles, where he remained until 1959. Following that, he held a number of jobs, both in the United States and abroad. He retired in the 1980s, and died on March 15, 1986.

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Content Description

Correspondence, photographs, speeches, writings, and subject files.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on duplication, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1966-001, Raymond B. Allen Papers, 1922-1946
  • Accession No. 1966-002, Raymond B. Allen Papers, 1933-1956

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Photographs of Raymond B. Allen (PH Collection 845)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Allen, Raymond B. (Raymond Bernard), 1902-1986--Archives
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