Mildred T. Powell Photograph and Ephemera Collection ca. 1904-1952 ca. 1935-1952

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Mildred T. Powell Photograph and Ephemera Collection ca. 1904-1952 ca. 1935-1952

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Photos document the civic and other activities of Mildred Powell, Seattle city councilwoman, 1935-1955.

20 photographic prints; 1 drawing; (1 box)

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University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6377516

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