Francess Allen Collection

Old Deerfield, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Old Deerfield, c1900. Photographs show historic homes and areas in Old Deerfield, Massachusetts. Includes annotations by the Allen sisters on each photograph

At the spinet, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
At the spinet, c1900. Photograph for book illustration shows woman, in period costume, playing a spinet piano

Old burying ground, 1892. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Old burying ground, 1892. Photograph shows a young boy sitting by an old tombstone in a cemetery

Specimen illustrations for a monograph on clay stones by J.M. Arms Sheldon, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Specimen illustrations for a monograph on clay stones by J.M. Arms Sheldon, c1900. (Among the books published by American entomologist, educator)

Portrait of the artists mother, between 1890 and 1895. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Portrait of the artists mother, between 1890 and 1895. Photograph shows a woman sitting and knitting by a window. (Mary Allen, nee Stebbins)

A New England sibyl, between 1880 and 1890. Creator: Frances S. Allen
A New England sibyl, between 1880 and 1890. Photograph shows Judith Allen (1811-1890), aunt of the Allen sisters, seated in a chair, reading a large book

In May, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
In May, c1900. Landscape photograph showing field with a stream, trees, and bushes

Bread & milk, 1894. Creator: Frances S. Allen. Bread & milk, 1894. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Bread & milk, 1894. Photograph shows a little boy, seated at a table, feeding himself with a spoon

The difficult step, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
The difficult step, c1900. Photograph shows a woman, holding an infant while helping her young child walk. Subjects have been identified as Mrs. Albert Busha and children

Willows, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Willows, c1900. Photograph shows willow trees by a stream

A Holbein woman, c1890. Creator: Frances S. Allen
A Holbein woman, c1890. Photograph is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman dressed and posed in the style of a painting by Hans Holbein

A "crack" with the blacksmith, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
A "crack" with the blacksmith, c1900. Photograph shows two children talking(?) to a blacksmith standing in the doorway of his forge

A "crack" with the blacksmith, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
A "crack" with the blacksmith, c1900. Photograph shows two children talking(?) to a blacksmith standing in the doorway of his forge

Calls in Cranford, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Calls in Cranford, c1900. Photograph for book illustration shows a woman dressed in mid-19th century period costume descending stone stairs

How d'y do?, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
How d'y do?, c1900. Photograph for book illustration shows two women, in mid-19th century period costumes, standing in a doorway greeting each other

Portrait of a woman with braids in front of a paisley backdrop, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Portrait of a woman with braids in front of a paisley backdrop, c1900

Our Margaret, 1897. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Our Margaret, 1897. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of an African American woman

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Frances Allen was a trailblazing computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of computing. She was the first woman to receive the prestigious Turing Award for her work in optimizing compilers and parallel computing. Her groundbreaking research paved the way for advancements in programming languages and software development. Allen's career spanned over four decades, during which she worked at IBM and helped develop some of the world's most powerful supercomputers. Her expertise in optimization techniques revolutionized how computers process information, making them faster and more efficient. In addition to her technical achievements, Allen was a mentor and advocate for women in STEM fields. She encouraged young women to pursue careers in technology and inspired countless individuals with her passion for innovation. Frances Allen's legacy continues to inspire future generations of computer scientists, proving that gender is no barrier to success in the world of technology. Her impact on the industry will be felt for years to come as we continue to build upon her pioneering work.