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Edward Page Allinson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-311

Scope and Contents

This collection contains various letters relating to Edward Page Allinson. In Allinson's 1942 letters, he asks individuals their opinions on the average Haverford undergraduate. This collection also contains an excerpt from a 1940 publication titled "With Clean Hands and a Neutral Heart, America!" by Brent Dow Allinson, an individual Edward would connect with via letters due to their shared surname.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940 - 1972
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1942

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Biographical Note

Edward Page Allinson was born on August 28th, 1887 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived in Chester, Pennsylvania during the years 1940-1942. Allinson passed away on February 10th, 1963 at age 76. Brent Dow Allinson was born on February 6th, 1893 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a conscentious objector who was arrested and charged for refusing to register for Selective Service System Draft in 1918. Allinson passed away on March 2nd, 1967 in Mexico. Archibald MacIntosh was born on October 23rd, 1899 in Malone, New York. He was living Haverford, Pennsylvania during 1972. MacIntosh passed away on January 30th, 1980 at age 81.

Extent

0.1 linear ft. (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains various letters relating to Edward Page Allinson. In Allinson's 1942 letters, he asks individuals their opinions on the average Haverford undergraduate. This collection also contains an excerpt from a 1940 publication titled "With Clean Hands and a Neutral Heart, America!" by Brent Dow Allinson, an individual Edward would connect with via letters due to their shared surname.

Arrangement

One Folder.

Acquisition

Unknown Acquisition

Processing Information

Processed by Erick Iraheta, completed March 2023.

Title
Edward Page Allinson Papers
Author
Erick Iraheta
Date
March, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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