Andrew Hussey Allen (December 6, 1855 – November 15, 1921) was an American archivist and author
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| Born | December 6, 1855 New York, New York |
| Died | November 15, 1921 (aged 65) Washington, D.C. |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Archivist, writer |
Biography
editAndrew Hussey Allen born in New York City on December 6, 1855, the son of Colonel Julian Allen, né Alschwang, and Mary Abby Hussey.[1][2] He attended Phillips Academy, Andover (Class of 1874) and graduated from Harvard University in 1878.[3] He studied law, and although admitted to the bar, he never engaged in practice. He worked for the United States Department of State for many years, beginning in 1880.[4] In 1893 he was inaugurated as the Chief of the Bulletin of Rolls and Library,[5][6] becoming the medium for the publication of catalogues, indexes, and important papers of the national archives.[7]
He died in Washington, D.C., on November 15, 1921.[8] Effects from his estate were put up for auction by C.G. Sloan & Co. of Washington, D.C. in 1922.[9]
Bibliography
edit- Official Relations of the United States with the Hawaiian Islands from the First Appointment of a Consular Office there by the United States Government (1893)
- Method of Recognition of Foreign Governments and Foreign States by the Government of the United States (1897)
References
edit- ^ ALLEN, Andrew Hussey, in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition); via archive.org
- ^ Leonard, John William; Marquis, Albert Nelson (1916). Who's who in America, Volume 9. p. 32. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ "Fair Harvard: Commencement at Cambridge - Exercises at Sanders - Conferring of Degrees - The Alumni Meeting, Etc". Boston Evening Transcript. June 26, 1878. p. 4. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Five Men of Harvard '78: In Diverse Ways They Serve the Government". Boston Evening Transcript. July 22, 1901. p. 7.
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Barcus, James S. (1898). Public Service Comprising Outline Maps of Political Divisions: Names, Official Titles and Remuneration of Officers and Heads of Departments in National, State and Municipal Service Within the State of New York; Tabulations and Statements of Important Data Concerning Party Organizations, Campaigns, Elections, and Various Other Public Interests. Globe Publishing Company. p. 11. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
Andrew Hussey Allen.
- ^ Congressional Edition Volume 3343. U. S. Government Printing Office. 1895. pp. 9–281. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ Universities and Their Sons: History, Influence and Characteristics of American Universities, with Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Alumni and Recipients of Honorary Degrees, Volume 3. R. Herndon Company. 1899. pp. 189–190. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ "Andrew Hussey Allen Expires in Hospital". The Evening Star. November 17, 1921. p. 7. Retrieved January 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Antique and Modern Mahogany Furniture, Persian Rugs, English Glassware, Valuable Paintings, Library, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. : Being Effects from the Estate of Andrew Hussey Allen, Former Librarian of the State Department. March 21-23, 1922. Washington, D.C: C.G. Sloan & Co., 1922". National Gallery of Art Library.
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