Theodore Dillon Powers, Jr. Papers
Content Description
The collection consists of papers belonging primarily to Theodore Powers, Jr. and longtime family friend Olliedyne SoRelle. Other families members represented include Nathaniel Burton Powers, Theodore Berton Powers, Mary Powers, and Lillie Stoner. Materials include photographs, slides, albums, books, papers, and early 20th century Christmas decorations. Much of the collection features photographs and reference materials belonging to Ted Powers, Jr. related to his architectural and historic preservation work.
Dates
- Creation: 1825 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
The Tyrrell Historical Library holds copyright. The researcher must secure permission to publish. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the Tyrrell Historical Library. The researcher assumes full responsibility for complying with copyright, literary property rights, and libel laws.
Biographical Note
Ted "Dillon" Powers (1940-2011) was a graduate of Beaumont High School and Lamar University, and later a resident of Austin, Texas. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, as well as the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He also was Coordinator of the Texas Historical Commission. Outside of his professional achievements, he was also involved in many civic organizations in Beaumont. Organizations included Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Little Theater, and First Christian Church. He was an avid traveler and had a great interest in photography and historic building preservation.
Extent
13.5 Cubic Feet (10 cubic foot boxes, 9 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Ted "Dillon" Powers (1940-2011) was a graduate of Beaumont High School and Lamar University, and later a resident of Austin, Texas. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, as well as the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He also was Coordinator of the Texas Historical Commission. The collection consists of papers belonging primarily to Theodore Powers, Jr. and longtime family friend Olliedyne SoRelle. Other families members represented include Nathaniel Burton Powers, Theodore Berton Powers, Mary Powers, and Lillie Stoner. Materials include photographs, slides, albums, books, papers, and early 20th century Christmas decorations. Much of the collection features photographs and reference materials belonging to Ted Powers, Jr. related to his architectural and historic preservation work.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into six series.
Series 1: Historic Preservation Materials, 1936-1975
Series 2: Photographs, 1825-1968
Series 3: Slides, 1910-2000
Series 4: Ted Powers, Jr. Papers, 1907-1995
Series 5: Olliedyne SoRelle Papers, 1890-1990
Series 6: Theodore Benton Powers, Sr. Papers, 1901-1994
Source
- Powers, Theodore Dillon, 1940-2011 (Person)
Subject
- Powers, Theodore Dillon, 1940-2011 (Person)
Genre / Form
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Negatives (photographic)
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- School yearbooks
- Scrapbooks
- Slides
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Theodore Dillon Powers, Jr. Papers, 1825-2000
- Author
- Tyrrell Historical Library Staff
- Date
- July 28, 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Tyrrell Historical Library Archives Repository
