Powell, Paul, 1902-1970

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Birth 1902-01-21
Death 1970-10-10

Biographical notes:

Paul Powell was born January 21, 1902 in Vienna, Illinois. He was a long-time member of the Illinois House of Representatives, of which he was Speaker from 1959 to 1963. He served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1965 until his death on October 10, 1970.

From the description of Paul Powell speeches, 1969-1970. (Southern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 159935485

Illinois representative (Democrat) from fifty-first and fifty-ninth districts (1935-1964) and Secretary of State (1965-1970). After Powell's death and the discovery of approximately $800,000 in cash, an investigation was begun by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

From the description of Papers, 1910-1976. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 21264105

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Subjects:

  • Estate settlement cost
  • Governmental investigations
  • Income tax
  • Insurance
  • Race tracks (Horse-racing)

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  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)