Background
Allen, Rodney F. was born on November 2, 1938 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Henry Hargadine and Frances Willard (Figgs) Allen.
Allen, Rodney F. was born on November 2, 1938 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Henry Hargadine and Frances Willard (Figgs) Allen.
Bachelor in History, University Delaware, 1961. Master of Arts in History, University Delaware, 1967. Master of Arts in History, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in History, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1973.
Instructor Delaware Public Schools, Wilmington, 1961-1968. From assistant professor to professor social studies education Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1968. Visiting professor Macalaster College, St. Paul, 1972, St. Mary's College, Winona, Minnesota, 1973, Wilfrid Laurer University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1975-1978, Republic of Botswana, 1990.
Board directors Institute for Social Policy Studies, Tallahassee, 1977-1980.
Board of directors Tallahassee Junior Museum, 1975-1980, honorary board directors since 1980. Member Florida Law Education Association (Vice-President 1980-1993), National Council for Social Studies, National Council for Geographic Education, Florida Council for Social Studies, Florida Geographic Alliance (board directors 1986-1997), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Carol Elizabeth Turner, June 15, 1957. Children: Tracy Elizabeth, Rodney F. Junior, Dianna Carol.