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Allin's term of office was not without controversy. He inherited the divisive issues of race relations, ordination of women, prayer book reform, and human sexuality.

John M. Allin, Presiding Bishop XXIII, 1974-1985.

Allin discusses the Venture in Mission program, 1978.

Allin attending an Episcopal Youth event, c.1984. The back of this photograph reads, "Bishop, thought you would like to see how the kids saw you and loved what they saw."

Allin's Selective Service registration cards, 1944. Unlike many of his classmates, Allin did not have to serve, and was able to finish seminary.

Helena High School Yearbook, 1939.

Allin served as 17th Chancellor of The University of the South from 1973-1979.

Congratulations from Presiding Bishop John Hines upon Allin's selection as Chancellor at Sewanee, 1973. Only months later, Allin would be elected Presiding Bishop.