Summary Information

Title: Robert Sharon Allen Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1917-1980 (bulk 1932-1980)

Creator:

• Allen, Robert Sharon, 1900-1981

Call Number: U.S. Mss 15AF; PH 6627; Micro 2105

Quantity: 25.4 c.f. (21 record center cartons, 8 archives boxes, 2 card boxes, and 1 flat box), 1.0 c.f. of photographs (1 archives box and 1 flat box), and 1 reel of microfilm (35 mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers, mainly 1932-1980, of Robert S. Allen, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism best known for his association with Drew Pearson, 1932-1942, in the nationally-syndicated column, “Washington Merry-Go-Round,” and for his own column, “Inside Washington,” published from 1949 to 1977. The collection includes mimeographed releases of his columns, microfilmed news stories written for the Philadelphia Record (1936-1942), a treatment for a film biography of General George S. Patton with whom Allen had served during World War II, freelance articles, radio scripts, and other writings. Several folders concern Allen's book, Lucky Forward, about the Third Army and the plagiarism suit he brought against Patton biographer Ladislas Farago. An extensive reporter's journal, 1941-1977, documents private conversations and interviews with the nation's leading political figures, 1941-1942 and 1949-1972. The photographs document both Allen's military and journalism careers.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0015af

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