Inman Allen interview, April 13, 2012
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Harney Newman and Andrea Young. In this interview, Allen discusses his early life in Atlanta, his father's and grandfather's legacies, and family life amid Atlanta city politics. He traces the history of the Allen family, and by extension many of Atlanta's leaders. He also talks about his mother's involvement in the Atlanta History Center, his father's life during and after his civil service, and the history of the Ivan Allen Company.
Dates
- Creation: April 13, 2012
Creator
- Allen, H. Inman (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Available in Reading Room and online
Biographical Note
Inman Allen is the son of Ivan Allen, Jr, who served as Atlanta's mayor during the Civil Rights Movement. He has continued his father's work by not only serving as the chairman of the Ivan Allen Company, but also being active in many philanthropic organizations, having served as the chairman of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors, and served on several boards including the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, Grady Hospital Foundation, Woodruff Arts Center, Leadership Georgia and Central Atlanta Progress.
Extent
1 Interview(s) (1 folder, audio (1:46:53))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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