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Allin watches Ronald Reagan sign the National Day of Prayer Proclamation, 1982.

With Gerald Ford, 1975.

With Jimmy Carter, c.1976

Allin and Vice President Bush at the White House, 1981. The two men first met in 1963 after Allin offered the prayer at the opening of the congressional session. Although Bush and Allin did not always agree on political policy or strategy, they…

In 1943, Allin becamed a licensed lay reader for both the Sewanee Missions and missions back home in Arkansas. Bishop Mitchell licensed Allin to preach, as well.

Head waiter, 1942. In addition to membership in the waiters’ union, Allin was a dorm proctor, a member of the literary society, the dramatic society and the acolyte guild.

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

Sewanee summer tuition statement, 1942.

Allin with friend Vice President George Bush, who received an honorary degree from Sewanee on Founders' Day, 1985.

A memorial service for Allin was held March 14, 1998 in Sewanee's All Saints' Chapel.