In the “Bibliography of New Zealand Geology to 1950” to be published shortly asN.Z. Geological Survey Bulletin 65, there are 45 entries under the name of R. S. Allan. A few only of these are repeated here, under the heading “Selected Geological Publications to 1950”. Allan's geological publications since 1950 and his publications on a variety of other subjects (including the philosophy and administration of science, psychology, and the growing of alpine plants) are listed below under a rough classification. The breadth of his scientific interests is evident, and there also emerges clearly a picture of the amount of time and effort he put into his work not only for the University but also for the Royal Society of New Zealand, the Pacific Science Association, and the Canterbury Museum. His painstaking work as a bibliographer is acknowledged by the inclusion of a separate section listing some of his useful compilations in this field.