Skip to content

Museum object · Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of Maud Ariel McKoy, mother of General Colin L. Powell

1924

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

Source image for Photograph of Maud Ariel McKoy, mother of General Colin L. PowellLoading image…
Visit the source record ↗

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph portrait of General Colin L. Powell’s mother, Maud Ariel (Mckoy) Powell. This photograph captures a portrait of Maud Ariel Powell seated in a wicker chair beside a staircase. She wears a chain necklace and round-neck top with button details. Her long wavy hair is pinned up and to the back of her head. On the reverse of the photograph inscribed in graphite is “w07-33431 / 2”.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.31

Continue exploring Series 1

Arts, Music & Culture →Everyday Life & Community →

Explore all Series 1 cards →