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Oral History Interview with Robert Allen
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Allen. Allen served as an orderly and body guard to Admirals Kimmel and Nimitz. He remembers that Nimitz was extremely considerate to his staff, for example ensuring they could return home immediately in the event of a family emergency. Nimitz knew all his men by name and would thank them personally for completing even small tasks. Nimitz enjoyed swimming and competitive games, and he was a good shot. Ever seeming like one of the guys, Nimitz would load Allen’s magazine for him at the shooting range. Allen was reassigned to Johnston Island during the construction of the air strip. He remembers an extensive underground infrastructure there, which included a hospital, complete with ambulance chute
Robert Allen Leflar
No full textPosed, head and shoulders, in front of bookcase. On verso: [sticker for engr. As ordered by Arkansas Alumnus].Robert Allen Leflar (1901-1977) "was one of Arkansas’s most renowned legal scholars, a champion of racial equality, longtime dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville (Washington County), and president of two state constitutional conventions." Leflar worked his way through the University of Arkansas (UA), beginning in 1919 and earning his BA degree in 1922. He taught school at Stuttgart (Arkansas County), worked at UA’s news bureau in 1922 and 1923, and taught at John E. Brown College (now John Brown University) in Siloam Springs from 1923 to 1924." He was hired to teach at Arkansas’s new law school later that year [1932]." He was granted the rank of full professor in September 1933." Leflar served on the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1949 to 1951 and relinquished the deanship in 1954. He continued to teach until retiring in 1971, but he returned to teaching at the university in 1974."(Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Robert Allen Leflar
No full textView of Leflar receiving award from C.H. Gray. Awards---1970. Citation for Distinguished Alumni Award---1970. (On verso: [engr. instr.] Leflar receiving check from C.H. Gray)"Robert Allen Leflar (1901-1977) "was one of Arkansas’s most renowned legal scholars, a champion of racial equality, longtime dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville (Washington County), and president of two state constitutional conventions." Leflar worked his way through the University of Arkansas (UA), beginning in 1919 and earning his BA degree in 1922. He taught school at Stuttgart (Arkansas County), worked at UA’s news bureau in 1922 and 1923, and taught at John E. Brown College (now John Brown University) in Siloam Springs from 1923 to 1924." He was hired to teach at Arkansas’s new law school later that year [1932]." He was granted the rank of full professor in September 1933." Leflar served on the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1949 to 1951 and relinquished the deanship in 1954. He continued to teach until retiring in 1971, but he returned to teaching at the university in 1974."(Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Robert Allen Leflar
No full textLeflar, in overcoat, standing on sidewalk. On verso: Dean Leflar. 2: '42.Robert Allen Leflar (1901-1977) "was one of Arkansas’s most renowned legal scholars, a champion of racial equality, longtime dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville (Washington County), and president of two state constitutional conventions." Leflar worked his way through the University of Arkansas (UA), beginning in 1919 and earning his BA degree in 1922. He taught school at Stuttgart (Arkansas County), worked at UA’s news bureau in 1922 and 1923, and taught at John E. Brown College (now John Brown University) in Siloam Springs from 1923 to 1924." He was hired to teach at Arkansas’s new law school later that year [1932]." He was granted the rank of full professor in September 1933." Leflar served on the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1949 to 1951 and relinquished the deanship in 1954. He continued to teach until retiring in 1971, but he returned to teaching at the university in 1974."(Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Robert Allen Simon (1942-1969) papers undated, 1947-1983
No full textThe collection consists of personal papers, records from educational institutions and newspaper and other articles written by Robert Simon. It also contains items related to Simonâs burning of his draft card to protest the Vietnam War, including court records, personal notes and correspondence. The collection reflects the role in modern American society of a young Jew involved in liberal causes and the literary world.The Robert Allen Simon Papers consists of personal papers and records from educational institutions and professional activities, as well as personal memorabilia, photographs, and material on his civil disobedience case. It includes school and university certificates, applications, notebooks, textbooks, yearbooks, and scholarly writings. There are also scrapbooks, photographs, personal and professional correspondence, and newspaper articles written by Robert Simon. The material related to the burning of his draft card in 1967 as a protest against the Vietnam War contains court records and decisions, personal notes, statements addressed to the court and related correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Most of the materials are original documents, books, photographs, newspaper clippings, and artifacts, although there are a few photocopies â mostly of the original newspaper articles.Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Papers of Robert Allen Simon; P-518; box number; folder number; American Jewish Historical Society, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.Simon, Mary (mother),Finding Aid available in Reading Room and on Internet
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