Bowers, Ella, b. 1887?

Ella Bowers was born around 1887 in Kansas. She married James L. Bowers (born around 1884 in Kansas). She was active in a number of organizations, including: the Dunbar Club, the Richard Allen Society at St. Luke A.M.E. of Lawrence, Kansas, and Delta Sigma Theta.

From the guide to the Ella Bowers scrapbook, 1930s-1940s, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection)

James L. Bowers was born 12 Oct 1884 in Lawrence, Kansas to Lewis C. and Mary A. (Johnson) Bowers. He married Ella McPike, who was born around 1887 in Kansas to J. H. and Anna(?) McPike. The couple had one son, Clarence. James L. Bowers died 28 Nov 1949.

The Bryant Family is that of James Bryant, who was married to Della E. Bryant.

From the guide to the Bowers and Bryant Families Papers, 1900s-1957, 1900s-1957, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection)