Herbert Allen business and personal papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0519

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Scope and Contents

Dates

Creation: 1938 - 2014

Creator

Allen, Herbert (Person)

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Herbert Allen papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Herbert Allen, an inventor and mechanical engineer, was born May 2, 1907 in Ratcliff, Texas. He graduated from Rice University in 1929 where he later served on the Board of Governors and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. After graduation he joined Cameron Iron Works. During his 60 years with Cameron he rose from Project Engineer to General Manager, President, and Chairman of the Board. A prolific inventor, he held over 300 patents, most of which were related to the petroleum industry. He is also remembered as the inventor of the “Screwpull,” an easier way to uncork a bottle of wine. Herbert Allen died in Houston on June 12, 1990.

Extent

7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Herbert Allen papers include personal holdings, including biographical information, honors and awards, and personal correspondence. In addition papers dealing with his professional activities and patents are included, as are those dealing with his involvement with Rice University. Allen was an inventor and mechanical engineer who graduated from Rice Institute in 1929 where he later served on the Board of Governors and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.