Edward Paul Von der Porten

Background

Porten, Edward Paul Von der was born on October 29, 1933 in New York City. Son of Herbert Paul and Maria (Sohnle) Von der Porten.

Education

Bachelor, San Francisco State College, 1955; Master of Arts, San Francisco State College, 1962.

Career

Teacher various schools, California, 1956-1961. Teacher, department chairman Santa Rosa (California) High School, 1961-1985. Instructor, administrator, director archaeology Santa Rosa Junior College, 1961-1985.

Museum director Treasure Island Museum, San Francisco, 1985-1992. Consultant in nautical archaeology and history, National Geographic Society, since 1977. Consultant in museum planning.

Designer museum exhibits. Volunteer director Steamship Jeremiah O'Brien LIberty Ship Museum, San Francisco, since 1992.

Achievements

• Edward Paul Von der Porten has been listed as a noteworthy museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-founder, board chairman History Museum Foundation of Sonoma County, California, 1976-1985, Fort Ross Interpretive Association, 1975-1980. Organizer public events on historic themes, Fort Ross, Drakes Bay, San Francisco, since 1974. Fellow The Explorers Club.

Member Drake Navigators Guild (board directors, vice president since 1970).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, historical collecting, model building, writing.

Connections

Married Saryl Corrick, June 27, 1954. Children: Michael, Eric.

Father:

Herbert Paul Von

Mother:

Maria (Sohnle) Von

Spouse:

Saryl Corrick

child:

Michael Porten

child:

Eric Porten