Brown, Peggy

Peggy McNamara Brown actively participated in Austin's arts and culture from the 1970s to 1990s. Born in New York State, Peggy studied drama at Southern Methodist University where she met and married Paul Brown, Jr. They had three children and were married for 44 years until her death in 2002. Paul Brown was campaign manager for Texas Governor Buford Jester in 1946 and served on the governor's cabinet. Peggy would serve on various boards and committees in Austin, primarily those related to Austin's historical preservation, its young people, and the arts.

For more than 20 years, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Austin Symphony Orchestra Society (ASOS) as a vice president over Symphony Square, vice president over Special Events, and in other roles (1971-1990s). Peggy served as president of the Women's Symphony League of Austin, 1973-1974. She served on various committees within ASOS, including youth programs and the opera. Her combined service coincided with ASOS President Jane Sibley.

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