Background
Peterson, Larry Douglas was born on January 1, 1935 in Holdrege, Nebraska, United States. Son of Wallace L. and Gladyes (Anderson) Peterson.
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Larry Douglas Peterson
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Education
Bachelor, Kearney State University, 1958. Master of Arts, Northern Colorado University, 1962. Doctor of Education, University Kansas, 1975.
Career
Teacher art North Platte College, Nebraska, 1958—1966. Professor art Kearney State College, since 1966.
Achievements
Membership
Member of National Education Association, Nebraska State Education Association, National Art Education Association, Nebraska Art Collection (director), Association Nebraska Art Clubs (past president), Kearney State College Education Association, National Art Association (advisor), Nebraska Art Teachers Association (president 1966-1984), Kearney Artists Guild (board directors 1980-1987, president 1983), Elks Lodge (advisor).
Interests
Connections
Married Sharon K. Hoback, December 21, 1958. Children: Penalton, Jane.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Educators America, 1973. Recipient International Director Arts award, Cambridge, England, 1972-1974, Association Nebraska Art Clubs award, 1980, American's Artists of Renown award, 1980, Governor's Art award, State of Nebraska, 1981, Accademia Italia with gold medal, 1982, Kearney Community Service award, 1982, Roscoe Shields award, Nebraska Art Teachers Association, 1983, Deans award, Kearney State College, 1984.Named Outstanding Educators America, 1973. Recipient International Director Arts award, Cambridge, England, 1972-1974, Association Nebraska Art Clubs award, 1980, American's Artists of Renown award, 1980, Governor's Art award, State of Nebraska, 1981, Accademia Italia with gold medal, 1982, Kearney Community Service award, 1982, Roscoe Shields award, Nebraska Art Teachers Association, 1983, Deans award, Kearney State College, 1984.