Individual Details

Max I. Allen

(19 Mar 1913 - 15 Jun 2002)

Max Allen graduated from Manchester College in 1934 with majors in art, music and biology. He was a student in Sarah Mertz's art students at Manchester College. He then gained a fine arts degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1939 and a master's of fine arts from Indiana University in 1951. He taught art at Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana, and was the Fine Arts Department chair for 40 years.

Max Allen belonged to the Manchester Church of the Brethren, and was choir director for the North Manchester United Methodist Church.

Events

Birth19 Mar 1913Markle, , IN
Marriage29 May 1936Sarah "Sally" Mertz
Death15 Jun 2002Peru, Miami, IN
BurialDavis Cemetery, Burnettsville, , IN

Families

SpouseSarah "Sally" Mertz (1906 - 1994)
ChildPhillip Drew Allen ( - )
ChildWilliam Allen ( - )
ChildJanet Elizabeth Allen ( - )
FatherWilliam M. Allen ( - )
MotherEurilla Fry ( - )