Gordon Franklin Peers

Background

Peers, Gordon Franklin was born on March 17, 1909 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sanford and May (Hallett) Peers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1947. Postgraduate, Beaux Arts Academy, Art Student's League, 1933. Doctor of Laws, Portland School of Art, 1982.

Career

Head painting department, fine arts division, chairman fine arts and design divisions, chief critic Rhode Island School Design European Honors Program, Rome, 1961—1962, artist in residence, since 1974. Lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1945.

Achievements

• Gordon Franklin Peers has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Florence Leif (deceased 1968).

Father:

Sanford Peers

Mother:

May (Hallett) Peers

Spouse:

Florence Leif