As the curator of the Hazel Hawthorne Werner Archive, Allison's work goes beyond simple preservation. She is passionate about bringing overlooked voices to the forefront, and this archive is a prime example of her commitment to archival storytelling. Through a collaboration with student interns, Allison transcribed and republished Werner's The Salt House, making the work accessible to a new generation of readers. In addition to curating the archive, she facilitates hands-on learning opportunities that allow students to engage directly with historical materials, gaining invaluable skills in research, transcription, and interpretation. Her approach to curating is rooted in community-building and experiential learning, ensuring that those who interact with the archive become active participants in its ongoing story.

Published works for the “Hazel Project” include:

“Above and Beyond,” Meredith Guiness. 1794 Magazine.

“Cheshire Academy Students to Republish Controversial Article from 1934” Christian Metzger. New Haven Register. - May 2025.

Women and Gender Studies Conference, “Hazel’s Dune Garden: Advancing Feminist Values through Student Archiving”

UCONN Intellectual Property Law Clinic advisement for HHW archive Oct 2023