Elwin H. Powell papers, 1960-2001.

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Elwin H. Powell papers, 1960-2001.

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The papers of Elwin H. Powell (1925-2001), activist and sociology professor at the University at Buffalo. Collection includes extensive research and writings concerning political events in the UB and Buffalo communities. In 1996, Powell deliberately organized one box of his own materials to be donated to the University Archives. He included class hand-outs and copies of an autobiographical work in progress. He also included a table of contents and a cover letter to explain the documents. The folders from Powell's original donation were incorporated into the larger collection.

95 boxes. boxes (40 linear feet)

SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo

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SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo

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Powell, Elwin H. (Elwin Humphreys), 1925-

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Elwin (Ed) H. Powell (1925-2001), was a professor of sociology at the University at Buffalo from 1958-2001. As a political activist and radical, his presence was influential on a local and national level. Powell was born in Los Angeles, California, but soon after moved to Plainview, Texas where he spent his formative years. After graduating high school, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. At the conclusion of the war, he returned home to earn a bachelor's degree in science f...