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MacDowell

American  
[muhk-dou-uhl] / məkˈdaʊ əl /

noun

  1. Edward Alexander, 1861–1908, U.S. composer and pianist.


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The trial heard that Mrs MacRae, who is survived by her eldest son Gordon, was a devoted mother and had been deeply in love with MacDowell.

From BBC

The groundbreaking artist, filmmaker and musician is this year’s recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal, an honor previously given to Stephen Sondheim and Toni Morrison among others.

From Seattle Times

Like the esteemed writing retreats Yaddo and MacDowell — both of which he’s been to — it’s a way to have quiet time to type, but right in Oakland.

From Los Angeles Times

The year Min died, her family created a fellowship in her name at MacDowell, where she was an artist-in-residence eight times, which would provide opportunities for Asian American writers.

From Los Angeles Times

Police are looking at properties linked to MacDowell.

From BBC