Background
Peterson, Elaine Novotny was born on February 10, 1925 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Erwin Vincent and Frances (Mayer) Novotny.
Peterson, Elaine Novotny was born on February 10, 1925 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Erwin Vincent and Frances (Mayer) Novotny.
Bachelor in Psychology, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1947. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Marquette University, 1970.
Personnel director, T.A. Chapman Company, Milwaukee, 1950-1959; assistant department psychiatry, Medical College Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1965-1972; psychological counselor, Alverno College, Milwaukee, 1970-1975; administrator, director, Wisconsin School Professional Psychology, Milwaukee, 1978-1985; retired, 1985.
Treasurer, board directors Sunset Playhouse, 1962-1970, president women's league, 1963-1965, member advisory council, co-chairman for 1991 fundraising campaign. Board directors Channel 10/36 Friends, Inc., Milwaukee, 1968-1982, president, 1971-1974, now volunteer assistant to director planned giving. Board directors National Friends Public Broadcasting, since 1970, president, 1986-1988.
Board directors Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 1978-1984. Board directors Artist Series at the Pabst, Milwaukee, since 1982, also vice president, president-electrical.
Married Charles L. Peterson, August 29, 1951 (deceased 1982).