Carole Powell papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Carole Powell papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.GERHART.POWELL
- Repository
- Gerber/Hart Library and Archives
- Language
- English
- Size
- 2.0 Linear feet
- Predominant Dates
- Bulk, 1988-1990
- Dates
- 1984-1990
- Creator
- Powell, Carole
Acknowledgements and Access
This collection was part of the BMRC Survey Initiative, 2009-2011. For current information about the collection and its status, please contact the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives at info@gerberhart.org or call 773.381.8030.
Biographical note
Carole Powell was the Treasurer of the Gerber/Hart Library from 1989-1991; served on the board of Directors of IMPACT, a Chicago based gay and lesbian political action committee; and was involved with the Illinois Gay and Lesbian Task Force. In 1989, she served as Assistant to the Director of Eugene Sawyer's campaign for Mayor of Chicago. She also worked on IMPACT founder Ron Sable's campaign for alderman.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of notes, meeting minutes, financial records, press releases, and other materials related to Carole Powell's involvement with a variety of Chicago political action committees and campaigns.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2011 November 22 by Andrew Steadham.