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Oliver S. Powell and family papers., 1832-1982.

Title: Oliver S. Powell and familypapers. 1832-1982.

Letters, notebooks, financial records, genealogical data,articles, reminiscences, clippings, memorabilia, and other materials relating toPowell, a merchant and miller in River Falls, Wisconsin, and to hisfamily.

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Powell Family. Powell Family photographs.

Title: Powell Family photographs.

Fifteen photographs document three generations of the Powell family. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hardman Powell (Mrs. Chapmon); her daughter Martha A.J. Powell and her husband, Dr. Fielding Travis Powell, a distant relative; and their children, Frank A. Powell Sr. (1857-1938) and Ella May Powell (1863-1955) are pictured. George T. Powell and Ned T. Powell are also represented. The daguerreotype mat of Dr. Chapmon Powell is stamped "Jeffers". Daguerreian George A. Jeffers is documented as working in the south during the 1850s. One daguerreotype plate is stamped "Scovill Mfg. Co.", post 1850. The carte-de-visite and cabinet cards were produced by C.W. Motes and the Kuhns studio both Atlanta based photographers.

ArchivalResource: 15 photographs : 3 ambrotypes, 3 daguerreotypes, 1 tintype, 1 cabinet cards, 1 boudoir, 1 carte de visite, 1 b&w print, 1 albumen print.

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Century Company records

Title: Century Company records

The Century Company published the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, which was widely regarded as the best general periodical of its time, performing a role as cultural arbiter during the 1880s and 1890s. It was founded in New York City in 1881 and also published the children's magazine St. Nicholas, dictionaries, and books. The Century Company records date from 1870 to the 1930s and chiefly contain correspondence with contributors, readers, public figures, and literary agents. A number of manuscripts and proofs in the collection are extensively edited and taken with annotations on letters provide a detailed record of the outlook, standards, and functions of the company.

ArchivalResource: 60.4 linear feet; 151 boxes

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Powell, George May. George May Powell letter, 1902 Nov. 17.

Title: George May Powell letter, 1902 Nov. 17.

Autograph letter from George May Powell of Philadelphia to a Mr. Onthank criticizing the "Whitman saved Oregon" myth.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Powell, Oliver Samuel, 1831-1888. Oliver S. Powell and family papers, 1832-1982.

Title: Oliver S. Powell and family papers, 1832-1982.

Letters, notebooks, financial records, genealogical data, articles, reminiscences, clippings, memorabilia, and other materials relating to Powell, a merchant and miller in River Falls, Wisconsin, and to his family.

ArchivalResource: 2.6 cu. ft. (6 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313822207 View