Allen, James B., 1927-
Dates
- Existence: 1927-
Biographical History
James. B. Allen (b. 1927) is an American historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was the Assistant Church Historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972-1979. As a professor at Brigham Young University (1964-1992) he taught in the religion and history departments and was chair of the history department from 1981-1987. Upon his retierment he served as a senior research fellow with the Joseph Fielding Smith Institute for Latter-day Saint History. He was one of the founders of the Mormon History Association and served as its president in 1972.
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
James B. Allen notes for Men with a Mission, 1992
Series contains notes on Joseph Fielding, Orson Hyde, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, Parley P. Pratt, Willard Richards, George A. Smith, John Taylor, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, and William Clayton. Notes include background information, and copies of Mormon journals. Notes are collected by James B. Allen, 1992.
James B. Allen notes for The Twelve in England -- 1840, approximately 1975
Series contains rough drafts of chapters written by James B. Allen for his research regarding the twelve apostles and their mission to England, circa 1975.
James B. Allen notes on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history, approximately 1963-1992
Series contains information regarding the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly information on George Boyd and the Oregon Trail during the mid-1800s. Dated from circa 1963 to 1992.
James B. Allen notes on the history of the Genealogical Society, approximately 1994
Series contains research notes of the history of the Genealogical Society by James B. Allen used in preparation on "Hearts Turned to the Fathers" by Allen, Jessie L. Embry, and Kahlile B. Mehr, circa 1994.
James B. Allen notes on Utah since 1945, 1945-1995
Series contains articles, notes, and newsletters collected by James B. Allen on Utah since 1945.
James B. Allen notes on western states, approximately 1964-1992
Series contains the notes of James B. Allen on how the western states became part of America, circa 1964-1992
James B. Allen papers on American Heritage course, 1964-1992
Series contains syllabi, notes, slides, audio tapes, administrative papers, correspondence, and budgets regarding the American Heritage course taught by James B. Allen at Brigham Young University, 1964-1992.
James B. Allen papers on company towns in the American West, approximately 1965
Series contains notes by James B. Allen on company towns in the American West. These documents contain state-by-state research data, photos, maps, memorabilia, taped interviews, and other notes. Also included is "Men with a Mission" typed manuscript. Dated circa 1964.
James B. Allen papers on the history of Salt Lake City, approximately 1983
Series contains research notes, photographs, and original manuscripts of history of Salt Lake City, Utah by James B. Allen, circa 1983.
James B. Allen papers on Utah and the West, 1965
Series contains notes by James B. Allen on the conference on Utah and the West, 1965.