Emily Gaylord Powell

1893–1976 (age 83)

Socialite

Biography

Emily Gaylord Powell enlivened Cincinnati and beyond with gracious hospitality, lending her voice and presence to charitable societies and cultural salons that celebrated music, art, and community fellowship.

Through decades of steady engagement she forged friendships across generations and supported emerging artists, leaving behind memories of elegance tempered by genuine warmth.

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