Background
Cowles, Jan Streate was born on April 14, 1918 in Oakland, California, United States. Daughter of Alan and virginia Louise (Trumbo) Hochstraser.
Cowles, Jan Streate was born on April 14, 1918 in Oakland, California, United States. Daughter of Alan and virginia Louise (Trumbo) Hochstraser.
Home fashion editor Miami (Florida) Daily News, 1947-1950.
Honorary trustee Museum Modern Art, New York City, since 1996, Miami Arts Museum, since 1975. Member chairman's council Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, since 1992. Trustee American Federation Art, New York City, since 1987, Parish Art Museum, Southampton, New York, 1980.
Retired trustee DIA Art Center, New York City, since 1985, New York Botanical Garden, 1957-1970, Museum of City of New York, 1950-1970, Barry University, Miami, 1990-1997. Member Indian Creek Country Club, The Knickerbocker Club.
Married James M. Cox, Junior, 1950 (divorced 1955). Married Gardner Cowles, May 1, 1955 (deceased).