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Allan M. West papers, 1946-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bennion, Ione, 1908-1997.
Title
Allan M. West papers
Dates
1946-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
23 boxes, (9.2 linear ft.)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 078
Summary
Chiefly articles, correspondence, notes, and publications used in the compilation of his book, the National Education Association: a power base for education, concerning equality, desegregation of teachers' associations in South, political action for teachers' rights, the MEA-AFT merger attempt, and the history of the NEA. Also includes drafts and a copy of the book, writings and speeches by West, and personal artifacts such as plaques, certificates and diplomas.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions
Restrictions

Open to public research.

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
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Biographical Note

Allan M. West was born Oct. 16, 1910 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Ray and Mary Morrell West. He graduated from Logan High School, Logan, Utah and in 1932 received his B.A. degree from the Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University). He later completed graduate work in school administration at Utah State Agricultural College, the University of Utah, and the University of Chicago. On Dec. 2, 1932 he married Ferne Page, and they later had two sons: A. West and Johnathon P. West.

Allan M. West was Director of Research for the Utah Education Association from 1942-46. In 1946 he was made Executive Secretary of the same organization and served in that position for 16 years. He was also the editor of the Utah Educational Review from 1943 to 1961. West joined the staff of the National Education Association in 1961 as the Associate Director of the Membership Division. He assumed several different offices in the following years, including Associate, Deputy, and Acting Executive Secretary of the Association. West was affiliated with UEA and the American Association of School Administrations as well as being a life member of the National Education Association. Mr. West was an early proponent of formal negotiation rights for teachers and authored many articles and publications on the subject. He was also involved in the merger of racially separate affiliates of the NEA in the South.

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Content Description

This collection consists chiefly of articles, correspondence, notes, and publications pertaining to, as well as drafts and copies of West's book; The National Education Association: A Power Base for Education published in 1980, which concerned equality, desegregation of teachers' associations in South, political action for teachers' rights, the NEA-AFT merger attempt, and the history of the NEA. This collection also contains a biographical file on West, writings, speeches, personal artifacts such as plaques, certificates, and diplomas, and cassette recordings of interviews conducted by West.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Permission to publish material from the Allan M. West : papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Allan M. West : papers, 1946-1980. (COLL MSS 78) Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into five series:

  • I. Materials compiled for his book the National Education Association: a power base for education
  • II. Drafts of the book
  • III. Articles and speeches by West
  • IV. Memorabilia
  • V. Personal interviews

Acquisition Information

The majority of the material in this collection was donated to Utah State University Special Collections & Archives by Allan M. West in 1983.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Finding aid created by the Special Collections Department at Utah State University
2008

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