Description: Franklin Allen (1914-2005) was a member of the Class of 1937. He joined the Farmhouse fraternity and was the Senior Editor of the Illinois Agriculturalist. Franklin felt the strain of the Great Depression during college, and he took time off from college and held jobs to cover expenses. However, he thought he had good luck in life.
Date of Interview: 6/18/2001
Interviewer: Ellen Swain
Transcript: Franklin Allen Oral History Transcript
Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files