Peterson, Ellery. Travel Scrapbook of Ellery and Aileen Peterson, 1986-1989.CAMC Collection 142

Peterson, Ellery.  Travel Scrapbook of Ellery and Aileen Peterson, 1986-1989.  CAMC Collection 142.  1 flat box.


ABSTRACT:
The Scrapbook of Ellery and Aileen Peterson contains photographs, brochures, and other travel materials from several Scandinavian Heritage Tours the couple led through Group Travel Directors, Inc.  The tours brought participants to a variety of museums and cultural landmarks throughout Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.


BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE:
After serving in the United States military from 1944 to 1946, Ellery Peterson graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  He later earned a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and after working for a CPA firm was offered a position at Gustavus in 1965.  Peterson, his wife Aileen, and their four children moved to Saint Peter, Minnesota, where he established an accounting office in addition to holding a position as Professor of Economics and Management.  Peterson served at Gustavus until 1990 during which time he led several student trips abroad to visit European banks and other financial institutions.  Peterson and his wife, Aileen, also led additional tours which were open to the public, such as the Scandinavian Heritage Tour.  Peterson devoted his personal time to holding several government positions in Saint Peter after his retirement.  Aileen passed away in 2000 and Peterson married his second wife, Carol.  Due to his community involvement, Peterson received the 2010 Nicollet County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award and was honored at a ceremony held at the Minnesota State Fair.

Information from The “Yes” Man; The community contributions of Ellery Peterson ’49, released through the Gustavus Adolphus College Marketing and Communication Office.

http://makeyourlifecount.blog.gustavus.edu/2010/09/15/the-%E2%80%9Cyes%E2%80%9D-man-the-community-contributions-of-ellery-peterson-49/ 23 September 2013. 


RESTRICTIONS:
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the College Archives, the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and Gustavus Adolphus College.


COLLECTION CITATION:
Peterson, Ellery.  Travel Scrapbook of Ellery and Aileen Peterson, 1986-1989. CAMC Collection 142.  Gustavus Adolphus College Archives, St. Peter, Minnesota.


ACQUISITION:
Ellery Peterson donated this scrapbook to the Center for International and Cultural Education and it was then transferred to the archives during 2013.


PROCESSED BY:
Libby Larson, student worker, processed this collection and developed the finding aid during September 2013.


RELATED COLLECTIONS IN THE ARCHIVES:
Faculty Files.


SUBJECT HEADINGS:
Peterson, Ellery.
Gustavus Adolphus College -- Faculty. 
International travel.