Collection Summary
Information for Researchers
Administrative Information
Scope and Content
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.