Emily Browne Powell

Emily Browne Powell (1847–1938) was an American writer. In 1892, she became the second president of the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association.

Early life Emily Jeannette Browne was born in 1847,

Powell wrote her first poem at the age of twelve.

Career After several years of experience as a teacher in Belfast, Maine and elsewhere, Powell went to California in 1868, where she continued to work as a teacher. as well as Harper's Magazine, In September 1892, Powell succeeded Nellie Blessing Eyster to become the organization's second president. She was a charter member of Oakland, California's Tea Club.

Personal life In 1872, she married James Henry Powell (1847–1925). They had a two daughters, Maude and Marion.

Emily Browne Powell died on September 25, 1938, in Alameda, California, having lived in that city since 1889.

Selected works Books Songs Along the Way, 1900 (text)

In magazines "A Modern Knight. Reminiscences of Generlal M. G. Vallejo". Harper's Magazine, April 1893 "In Memoriam--Emelie T. Y. Parkhurst, Poem", The Californian, 1892 "Song", Peterson's Magazine, vol. 83, June 1883 "Sweetheart", New Peterson Magazine, vol. 76, July 1879