Allen (Niel R.) papers, 1915-1931

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Summary

Title:
Niel R. Allen papers
Dates:
1915-1931
Creators:
Allen, Niel R., 1894-1959
Abstract:
The materials relate to Niel R. Allen, a Second Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry of the U.S. Army during World War I. Most of the material centers on The Duckboard, a newspaper which Allen helped create, edit, and publish for Camp Pontanezen, France.
Extent:
1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Niel R. Allen papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Niel R. Allen papers consist of materials relating to Niel R. Allen, a Second Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry of the U.S. Army during WWI. Most of the material centers on the inception, management, and production of The Duckboard, a newspaper which Allen helped create, edit, and publish for Camp Pontanezen, France, towards the end of the war. Also included in the collection are camp-related materials like bulletins and pamphlets, and some of Allen's personal papers such as his identification card and officer's record book.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1894 May 1
Born in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington
1918
Graduated from Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
1918-1919
Served as Second Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry for the U.S. Army during World War I
1922
Began practicing law in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Graduated from Stanford Law School as Doctor of Jurisprudence
1941-1946
Served as the Oregon Republican state chair
1943-1957
Served on the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industry, and was Chairman of the Board for six of those years.
1944
Was alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Oregon
1945-1959
Was national chariman and vice chairman of the American Legion's Civil Defense Committee
1959 April 13
Died in Grants Pass, Oregon.
1956
Served as Presidential Elector for Oregon
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1959.
Arrangement:

The collection is organized into 6 series: Biographical Material; Correspondence; The Duckboard file; Bulletin; Pamphlets; and Pay Vouchers.

Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Emilia Schrier
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-02 12:28:17.892447

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Niel R. Allen papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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