Background
Ferguson, Donald Nivison was born on June 30, 1882 in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Drysdale J. and Emily Agnes (Nivison) Ferguson.
Ferguson, Donald Nivison was born on June 30, 1882 in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Drysdale J. and Emily Agnes (Nivison) Ferguson.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1904. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1922. Music student, London, England., 1905-1908.
Postgraduate, U. Vienna, 1929-1930.
Member faculty music University of Minnesota, 1913-1950, professor, 1928-1950. Program annotator Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1930-1960. Conductor Bach Society, 1934-1950.
Head, department music Macalester College, Saint Paul, 1950-1959.
Member faculty music University of Minnesota, 1913-1950, professor, 1928-1950. Member Minnesota Music Teachers Association (president 1925-1929), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Arline Calista Folsom, September 4, 1915. Children: Donald John, Mary Barbara, David Lee, Griselda Alice (Mistress Griselda F. White).