Born in Galveston, Texas.; died in Ottawa in 1979.
Graduated from Brooklyn’s Adelphi College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Married Canadian forestry engineer Roy McGregor Watt in 1917.
Lived in Dauphin, Manitoba where she was paramount in establishing a local library and a little theatre.
Moved to Ottawa in 1937 where she became involved in local theatre; she advanced the One Act contest Play at the Ottawa Little Theatre to a national level. Upon retirement from the Ottawa Little Theatre, a seat in the Theatre was named for her.
Was Governor of the Canadian Drama Festival and was presented with the Canadian Drama Award for her efforts in 1958.
Lady Bird Johnson, first lady of the United States, presented her with the Margo Jones Award in 1963 for her impact on encouraging live theatre.
Was instrumental in preserving Ottawa’s old Union Station building in the heart of downtown Ottawa and campaigned vigorously against the demolition of the West block of the Canadian Parliament buildings.
The City of Ottawa honoured her for her dedication in 1964 and in 1967, she was recipient of the Canadian Centennial Medal.
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