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Allin, far left, with Sewanee classmates in their academic habits as members of the Order of Gownsmen, 1942.

Allin writes his Impressions/Reflections to George H.W. Bush and Bush responds, 1992.

Allin and "The Mouth of Mississippi," Jerry Clower, share an embrace while the Rev. Duncan Gray, Jr. looks on, 1974.

Allin reflects on his golf game: “Golf alone has taught me sufficient humility and provided adequate humiliation to condition my ready admittance of erroneous effort.”

Allin delivers his inaugural sermon to a gathering of 3,000 in Washington National Cathedral, 1974.

"I formally accepted my election...." October 6, 1973.

"Quiet consideration and conversation between Ann and me." Allin writes of his decision, October 5, 1973.

"An unusually long wait...." Allin's account of election day, October 4, 1973.

"Difficult to respond." Allin's journal entry from September 27, 1973, one week before his election.

Allin pens his frustration regarding the passivity of the House of Bishops. During the meeting, Allin courageously speaks up and discovers he is not alone, 1968.