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Finding Aid to the J. A. Allen papers, 1883-1884
BANC MSS 67/125 z  
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  • Collection Summary

    Collection Title: J. A. Allen Papers,
    Date (inclusive): 1883-1884
    Collection Number: BANC MSS 67/125 z
    Creator: Allen, J. A. (Joel Asaph), 1838-1921
    Extent: 1 portfolio
    Repository: The Bancroft Library
    Berkeley, California 94720-6000
    Physical Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
    Abstract: Relating mainly to the founding of the American Ornithologists' Union and its publication, The Auk. Drafts of constitution, minutes of the first meeting, form letters and miscellaneous papers pertaining to the Union included.
    Languages Represented: English

    Information for Researchers

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], J. A. Allen papers, BANC MSS 67/125 z, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

    Administrative Information

    Acquisition Information

    The J. A. Allen Papers were originally part of the Joseph Grinnell papers.

    Scope and Content

    This group of papers, removed from the Grinnell papers, relates to the founding of the American Ornithologists' Union and to its publication, The Auk.