Andrew Hussey Allen Explained

Andrew Hussey Allen
Birth Date:6 December 1855
Birth Place:New York, New York
Death Place:Washington, D.C.
Occupation:Archivist, writer
Education:Harvard University

Andrew Hussey Allen (December 6, 1855  - November 15, 1921) was an American archivist and author

Biography

Andrew 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]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.org/details/whoswhoinamerica02marq/page/16/mode/2up ALLEN, Andrew Hussey
  2. Book: Leonard . John William . Marquis . Albert Nelson . 1916 . Who's who in America, Volume 9 . 32 . September 15, 2015.
  3. News: June 26, 1878 . Fair Harvard: Commencement at Cambridge - Exercises at Sanders - Conferring of Degrees - The Alumni Meeting, Etc. . 4 . Boston Evening Transcript . November 29, 2023.
  4. News: July 22, 1901 . Five Men of Harvard '78: In Diverse Ways They Serve the Government . 7 . Boston Evening Transcript.
  5. Book: 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 . Andrew Hussey Allen. . Globe Publishing Company . 11 . September 15, 2015.
  6. Book: 1895 . Congressional Edition Volume 3343 . U. S. Government Printing Office . 9–281 . September 15, 2015.
  7. Book: 1899 . 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 . 189–190 . September 15, 2015.
  8. News: Andrew Hussey Allen Expires in Hospital . . 7 . 1921-11-17 . 2020-01-01 . Newspapers.com.