In addition to a small amount of biographical information, personal correspondence, and memorabilia, files organized around events in which he played a direct role as a newsman (such as presidential trips abroad, the March on Washington, etc.) include information from government sources about itineraries and allowable coverage, notes on NBC news assignments and cooperation with other news organizations, wire service bulletins, internal memoranda, and memoranda recording off-the-record meetings with news sources. There are also NBC press releases and a newsletter for NBC affiliates, which Allen authored. Working files on the Senate Commission include notes on meetings and interviews, background information, and reports. There is one file of RTNDA correspondence and a small amount of material reflecting his affiliation with the Radio and Television Correspondents Association.
