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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.

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

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

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Series contains final drafts, letters, correspondence with Deseret Book, book outlines, rough drafts, and notes by James B. Allen. The series also includes galleys. Dated circa 1975.

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Series contains the manuscript of "Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" written by James B. Allen and Jessie L. Embry in 1995.

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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.

Scope and Contents Interview conducted by Richard Poll as part of the Brigham Young University Archives Joint Oral History Project of the Brigham Young University Alumni Association Emeritus Club on September 26, 1988 and April 10, 1989. Allen describes why he chose to teach history at BYU. He gives an account of his employment with the BYU History Department, discusses different aspects of his career, and describes his contributions to the History Department and the University. Includes sound recording and...