Powell, George May, 1835-1905.
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George May Powell was a philanthropist and public speaker on progressive and religious issues of the late 19th Century. Powell's public career started in his 20's as a noted statisician in the U.S. Treasury Department during the Civil War. After the war Powell became very involved in three publishing companies which combined his business and social reform interests. Powell also founded several social reform organizations. He was a noted public speaker, writer and cartographer. He also delved into photography as well as design and promotion of his inventions of an improved rifle and army cot.
From the description of Papers, 1860-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122629763
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- Publishers and publishing
- Forest conservation
- Religious literature
- Temperance
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- United States (as recorded)
