Powell Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: THR/01/2014.s060

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Powell Family Papers (1910 - 2007; .5 box) include family correspondence, newspaper clippings,biographical information, Sam Houston State Teachers College materials, and documents concerning the Powell family of Huntsville. The correspondence in the collection is between SHSTC (Harry Estill and others) and Mrs. Ben H. Powell. The Powell Family Papers also include the obituaries of several Powell family members and their funeral programs. The collection contains the autobiography of Anna Irion Powell and documents relating to conferences and programs with which she was involved. Much of the collection relates specifically to Anna Irion Powell. The collection also includes a roster of Walker County men serving military service to the United States to be transported to San Antonio.

Dates

Creation: 1910 - 2007

Conditions Governing Use

The materials represented in this finding aid have been made available for research, teaching and private use. For these purposes, you may reproduce (print, make photocopies, or download) these items without prior permission on the condition that you provide proper attribution of the source in all copies. Please contact the Newton Gresham Library's Special Collections and University Archives department to request permissions to reproduce materials for any other purpose, or to obtain information regarding the copyright status of a particular digital image, text, audio or video recording.

Extent

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection consists of documents, programs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence about the Powell family. Materials are arranged in the order previously assigned to them. The collection is located on the SHSU Special Collection’s manuscript shelves.