Background
Petersen, William John was born on January 30, 1901 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles Lewis and Bertha Louise (Helm) Petersen.
(The life of Henry Lewis, and his 1850s landscape painting...)
The life of Henry Lewis, and his 1850s landscape paintings of the Mississippi River. Reproduced here are all 78 images from his now quite rare book 'Das Illustrirte Mississippithal'
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( Massive, richly documented history of Mississippi steam...)
Massive, richly documented history of Mississippi steamboating from voyage of the Virginia in 1823 to about 1870. Experiments of Robert Fulton, steamboats as cargo carriers, steamboats in Indian affairs, during the Civil War, much more. Over 130 illustrations, including numerous rare 19th-century photographs and engravings, maps and other documentation. Introduction. Notes and References.
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(A useful bibliography of references, this guide is especi...)
A useful bibliography of references, this guide is especially helpful to teachers, those interested in local history, libraries, and historical societies.
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(Entire issue devoted to Beltrami's expedition to find the...)
Entire issue devoted to Beltrami's expedition to find the source of the Mississippi. Includes the folding map of Beltrami's route. 63 pages.
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Petersen, William John was born on January 30, 1901 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles Lewis and Bertha Louise (Helm) Petersen.
Bachelor of Arts, University Dubuque, 1926;
Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1927;
Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1930;
Doctor of Laws, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1958.
Grad assistant, fellow, U. Iowa, 1926-1930;
instructor history, U. Iowa, 1930-1936;
lecturer history, U. Iowa, since 1936;
associate professor, U. Iowa, 1948-1969. Research associate State History Society Iowa, 1930-1947, superintendent, 1947-1972. History lecturer American School Wild Life, summers 1932, 36-40, Drake U. Tours, summers 1933, 34.
Professor of history Washington University, St. Louis, summers 1940, 41, 65, Iowa Wesleyan College, summers 1962, 63.
(A useful bibliography of references, this guide is especi...)
( Massive, richly documented history of Mississippi steam...)
(The life of Henry Lewis, and his 1850s landscape painting...)
(Entire issue devoted to Beltrami's expedition to find the...)
(Iowa History Reference Guide, by Peterson, William J., Comp.)
(hardcover without dust jacket)
Board directors Alvord Memorial Commission, 1940. Member Iowa Centennial Committee, 1946. Chairman Johnson County Red Cross War Fund, 1945.
Member American History Association, Southern History Association, Mississippi Valley History Association (editorial board 1953-1956), Society of America Archivists, American Academy Political and Social Science, Minnesota, Kansas history societies, State History Society Iowa, Phi Kappa Delta, Pi Gamma Mu, Zeta Sigma Pi, Delta Upsilon. Clubs: Mason (32 degree), Iowa Author (president 1940-1942). Propeller (Quad City).
Westerners (Chicago), Cliff Dwellers (Chicago), Caxton (Chicago). Research (Iowa City) (secretary-treasurer 1944-1946), Triangle (Iowa City), S.P.C.S. Rotary (Iowa City), Chamber of Commerce (Iowa City).
Married Bessie Josephine Rasmus, September 25, 1937.