Marie Bankhead Owen (1869-1958) was an archivist and author who oversaw the Alabama Department of
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Marie Bankhead Owen

Marie Bankhead Owen (1869-1958) was an archivist and author who oversaw the Alabama Department of Archives and History from 1920-1955, the first woman to direct a state agency in Alabama. She was active in civic organizations such as the National League for Women's Service and the Women's Anti-Ratification League.

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