Andrew Hussey Allen

Andrew Hussey Allen
Born(1855-12-06)December 6, 1855
New York, New York
DiedNovember 15, 1921(1921-11-15) (aged 65)
Washington, D.C.
EducationHarvard University
Occupation(s)Archivist, writer

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] Effects from his estate were put up for auction by C.G. Sloan & Co. of Washington, D.C. in 1922.[9]

Bibliography

  • 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

  1. ^ ALLEN, Andrew Hussey, in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition); via archive.org
  2. ^ Leonard, John William; Marquis, Albert Nelson (1916). Who's who in America, Volume 9. p. 32. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Five Men of Harvard '78: In Diverse Ways They Serve the Government". Boston Evening Transcript. July 22, 1901. p. 7.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Congressional Edition Volume 3343. U. S. Government Printing Office. 1895. pp. 9–281. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Andrew Hussey Allen Expires in Hospital". The Evening Star. November 17, 1921. p. 7. Retrieved January 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "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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