Background
Macdowell, Mistress Edward was born on November 22, 1857 in New York City. Daughter of David N. and Cornelia (Perkins) Nevins.
Macdowell, Mistress Edward was born on November 22, 1857 in New York City. Daughter of David N. and Cornelia (Perkins) Nevins.
Musical education received under aunt, Mistress Roger Perkins, and Edward MacDowell, then professor pianoforte, Darmstadt Conservatary, Germany. Doctor of Letters, New Jersey State College for Women, 1938. Doctor of Music, New Hampshire (U.S.) State University, 1930.
Doctor of Letters, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, 1939.
Museum Doctorate. (honorary), Chicago Musical College, 1949.
Founded, with others, MacDowell Peterborough Colony (The Edward MacDowell Association, Incorporated., Peterborough, New Hampshire (U.S.)), for fostering creative talent in all arts, executive director, 1908-1947, also honorary president Concertized many years United States and Canada for benefit of association activities.
Married Edward MacDowell, July 21, 1884 (died January 23, 1908).