Bowen, Catherine Drinker, 1897-1973

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From the description of Catherine Drinker Bowen papers, 1793-1980 (bulk 1934-1972). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062023

American writer.

From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : Bryn Mawr, Pa., 9 November 1961, to Mr. [Joseph] Chouinard, 1961 Nov. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906443

Biographical Note

  • 1897, Jan. 1: Born, Haverford, Pa.
  • 1915 - 1917 : Attended Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, Md.
  • 1919: Married Ezra Bowen (divorced) Received teacher's certificate from the Institute of Musical Art, New York, N.Y.
  • 1937: Published first of five Book-of-the-Month Club selections, "Beloved Friend." New York: Random House
  • 1939: Married Thomas McKean Downs
  • 1944: Published Yankee from Olympus. Boston: Little, Brown
  • 1950: Published John Adams and the American Revolution. Boston: Little, Brown
  • 1957: Published The Lion and the Throne; The Life and Times of Sir Edward Coke. Boston: Little, Brown
  • 1958: National Book Award winner
  • 1963: Published Francis Bacon; The Temper of a Man. Boston: Little, Brown
  • 1965 - 1973 : Member, National Institute of Arts and Letters
  • 1966: Published Miracle at Philadelphia. Boston: Little, Brown
  • 1973, Nov. 1: Died, Haverford, Pa.

From the guide to the Catherine Drinker Bowen Papers, 1793-1980, (bulk 1934-1972), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Death 1973-11-01

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