Ann Powell papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ARCHS-210

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection comprises of photographs,administrative papers, ephemera, and personal documents related to the life and career of Ann Powell and her several cultural heritage-based pursuits in the area such as her time as director for the Mackay/Ezekiel Harris House and her role on the American Bicentennial Planning Committe in the mid 1970s. The collection also contains assorted information and photographs about the history of Augusta and the wider CSRA (more specifically the Columbia and McDuffie county areas), along with a few genealogical materials.

Dates

1970s
Other: Date of acquisition: 2026/05/28

Conditions Governing Access

No current restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Ann Powell was an active member of the cultural heritage community in Augusta, participating in extensive genealogical research, acting as the head of the Mackay/Ezekiel Harris House, and served on the board for the Bicentennial Planning Commission in the 1970s. However, there is currently minimal avaliable information about the details of her personal life.

Extent

1 boxes

39 folders

2 items (1 flag & one embosser)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

A collection of administative records, photographs, ephemera and history materials related to the Augusta area and its several cultural heritage institutions during the 1970's collected by Ann Powell.

Arrangement

This collection is primarily arranged alphabetically at the folder level with original order maintained at the item level.

Custodial History

Collection processed by Aaron Hayes, Elaine Benton, and Gillian Braiman, 2026.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was transferred to the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society collection by Margie Barton on behalf of the Augusta Genealogical Society on 2026/05/28.