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July 6, 1964, Allin wrote to the leader of the Episcopal Society for Cultural and Racial Unity (ESCRU), the Rev. John B. Morris, about the announcement of the Delta Ministry in Mississippi. Allin expressed concern that "it was done without any…

“What has happened to our society? Blind, fearful, extremist? Where is truth and justice?” Allin’s journal entry conveys his dismay after having learned about the bombing of the home of his fellow clergyman, Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, an…

"This group must continue and grow." Elected chairman, Allin writes of his hopes for the future of the Committee of Concern, 1966.

During Allin's tenure as Presiding Bishop he reestablished the "Black Desk" as the Episcopal Commission for Black Ministries, giving black clergy jobs at the national level that his predecessor Hines had overlooked.

"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.

"Over the Hill" is how Allin inscribed this photo of him and Ann riding off into the sunset at The Virgin Islands Country Club, c.1983.

Allin with longtime friends and colleagues Robert Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury, Alastair Haggart, Primus of the Episcopal Church in Scotland, and Philip Smith, Bishop of New Hampshire, at Christ Memorial Chapel in Jupiter Island, Florida, c.1990.