MacDowell Colony (Peterborough, N.H.)

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Dates:
Active 1869
Active 1970
Active 1973
Active 1974

History notes:

Artists' colony in Peterborough, N.H., founded in 1908 by Marian MacDowell in memory of her husband, American composer Edward MacDowell (1860-1908). Its financial and administrative responsibilities were handled by the Edward MacDowell Association in New York, N.Y., known after 1970 as the MacDowell Colony, Inc.

From the description of MacDowell Colony (Peterborough, N.H.) records, 1869-1970 (bulk 1945-1968). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068016

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Subjects:

  • Musicians
  • Artist colonies
  • Artist colonies
  • Artists
  • Authors
  • Artist colonies

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Places:

  • New Hampshire--Peterborough (as recorded)

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