About the Author Allen A. Upton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bradley University in 1948 and his Master of Arts degree in 1949. A veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, he worked as sports writer for the Peoria Star daily newspaper for a number of years. He first joined the University as alumni secretary in 1949 and served as Bradley’s first alumni director. He also worked as director of public relations, university editor, assistant to the president for athletic affairs, and assistant to the vice president for development until his retirement in 1986 when he was awarded emeritus status. He received Bradley’s Francis Mergen Award for Community Service and the Lydia Moss Bradley Award for Service to the University. After retiring, Allen Upton authored “Forgotten Angel, The Story of Lydia Moss Bradley.” He passed away on January 15, 1999 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Marge, and their three sons.
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