Philadelphia, William H. Allen, Bookseller
Owner Id00029212
TypeCorporate body
Biographical dates - Period of existence1918-1997
Other InformationFounded by William H. Allen in Temple, Pennsylvania, in 1918; soon moved to Philadelphia. The business was continued by his widow after his death in 1935, age 51; his son, George R. Allen, worked in the business from 1940, with two years absent on military service, eventually running it, until his retirement in 1997.
Other Identifierhttps://www.sas.upenn.edu/~traister/george.html
Activity
Start (year)1918
End (year)1920
MARC Area Coden-us-pa
Profession / Type of InstitutionBooktrade
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
Activity
Start (year)1920
End (year)1997
MARC Area Coden-us-pa
PlacePhiladelphia (Geonames Id: 4560349)
Profession / Type of InstitutionBooktrade
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
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