Donald William Peterson

Background

Peterson, Donald William was born on March 3, 1925 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Herman William and Alice M. (Korslund) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, California Institute Technology, 1949; Master of Science, Washington State University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1961.

Career

Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Globe, Arizona, 1952-1957; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, 1957-1968; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, 1975-1980, 85-; deputy chief office of mineral resources, United States Geological Survey, Washington, 1968-1970; scientist-in-charge, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, United States Geological Survey, Hawaii National Park, 1970-1975; scientist-in-charge, Cascades Volcano Observatory, United States Geological Survey, Vancouver, Washington, 1980-1985. Consultant in volcanology Volcanological Survey Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 1983, Bandung, 1985, 86.

Achievements

• Donald William Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946, 51-52. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geological Society American, California Academy Sciences. Member American Geophysical Union, International Association Volcanology (secretary commission on mitigation of volcanic disasters 1988-1992).

Connections

Married Betty Ann Leitch, March 21, 1948. Children: Karen, Kristine, Susan.

Father:

Herman William Peterson

Mother:

Alice M. (Korslund) Peterson

Spouse:

Betty Ann Leitch

child:

Kristine Peterson

child:

Susan Peterson

child:

Karen Peterson