About Barbara Owen
Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 91). Barbara Owen was an American organist, librarian and musician.
Barbara J. Owen (January 25, 1933 – October 14, 2024) was an American organist and scholar of the organ, who also worked as a university librarian and in executive positions for the American Guild of Organists and other organizations around the organ.
Life and career Born in Utica, New York, on January 25, 1933,
She was active in many fields around the organ, as builder, restorer, researcher, writer, editor, lecturer, hymn writer and librarian. Owen versified or wrote a number of hymn texts.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barbara Owen?
American organist and organ scholar
When was Barbara Owen born?
Barbara Owen was born on 25 January 1933 in Utica.
When did Barbara Owen die?
Barbara Owen died on 14 October 2024 in Topsfield.
What was Barbara Owen's occupation?
Barbara Owen was an organist, librarian and musician.
What nationality was Barbara Owen?
Barbara Owen was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barbara Owen (organist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Owen. https://biography.guide/barbara-owen/
MLA: "Barbara Owen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-owen/.
Chicago: "Barbara Owen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barbara-owen/.
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