The collection of professional papers of James B. Allen, includes drafts and research files for various books, correspondence, class lecture notes and other papers. Manuscripts include those for The Story of The Latter-day Saints, The Company Town in the American West, Men with a Mission and Hearts Turned to the Fathers.

Series contains Brigham Young University programs and faculty directories collected by James B. Allen, circa 1964-1992.

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

Series contains writing from BYU Studies ("Historian's Corner"), BYU Press ("Studies in Mormon History" series), and special issue of "Dialogue" which, James B. Allen edited, 1970-1982.

Series contains academic papers written by the students of James B. Allen, 1964-1992.

Series contains the "Story of the Latter-day Saints," 2nd Edition written by James B. Allen. The first edition was written in 1976. Dated 1992.

Series contains the original manuscripts of the "Story of the Latter-day Saints" written by James B. Allen and Glen M. Leonard in 1976.

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.