Lela Powers Briggs (1896-1953) -- student
Born in the small Iowa town (Powersville) founded by her grandfather, Lela Powers was the daughter of Leonard J. Powers, a local businessman who founded Powers Manufacturing Company in 1902, headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, where Lela spent her childhood. Gifted in sketching and drawing, the young artist frequently signed her early creations, and while enrolled at East High School (1911-1915), served as an art editor for both the yearbook and scho (showing 500 of 4557 characters). |
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