Series contains bibliography notes written by James B. Allen, circa 1964-1992.

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.

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.

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.

Series contains articles, notes, and newsletters collected by James B. Allen on Utah since 1945.

Series contains the notes of James B. Allen on how the western states became part of America, circa 1964-1992

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.

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on the conference on Utah and the West, 1965.

Series contains research notes on various historical projects in which Allen was engaged. Includes information on the Church Historical Department Association, the Work Conference of Records Committee, the Indian Student Placement Program, elementary education in Pioneer Utah, Allen's master's thesis, World War II housing, the seminary and institute programs, J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Reed Smoot, technology, and Joseph Smith's first vision. Dated from circa 1964 to 1992.