Background
Powers, Dudley was born on June 25, 1911 in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. Son of James Harold and Mary Phoebe (Brainard) Powers.
Powers, Dudley was born on June 25, 1911 in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. Son of James Harold and Mary Phoebe (Brainard) Powers.
Student, Juilliard Museum Foundation, 1926-1930; Bachelor of Music, Northwestern University, 1942; Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1945.
Cellist, Little Symphony of Chicago, 1930-1933; cellist, Chicago Symphony, 1933-1943; solo cellist, Chicago Symphony, 1943-1953. Professor cello Northwestern University, 1931-1980. Visiting professor cello U. South Florida, Tampa, 1980-1986.
Married Dorothy Louise Dasch, May 14, 1935. Children: Jean Powers Todd, Eileen Powers Buchanan, Arthur, Anita Powers Palant.