Background
Allen, James Stewart was born on January 26, 1921 in Henrietta, Texas, United States. Son of Stayton Powell and Corrie (Walker) Allen.
Allen, James Stewart was born on January 26, 1921 in Henrietta, Texas, United States. Son of Stayton Powell and Corrie (Walker) Allen.
Bachelor of Arts, University Texas, 1942, Master of Arts, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1954.
Professor English, Arlington (Texas) State College, 1947-1956, Sam Houston State Teachers College, 1956-1961. Carnegie fellow University of Michigan, 1961-1962. Dean Graduate School, Sam Houston State Teachers College, 1962-1963.
Assistant director for program Texas Commission Higher Education, 1963-1965.
Vice president academic affairs Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 1965-1967. Executive director Association Texas Colleges Universities, 1967-1971, president, 1971-1972.
Dean College Humanities, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1972-1978.
Member Association Higher Education, Texas Teachers Association Kappa Sigma.
Married Norma McKinney, December 28, 1946. Children: Corrie Elizabeth, Caroline Marie.