Background
Alderson, Mercedes was born on September 24, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Edward B. and Santina (Nicosia) Salas.
Alderson, Mercedes was born on September 24, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Edward B. and Santina (Nicosia) Salas.
Associate in Social Sciences, University Alaska, 1977. Associate of Arts, University Alaska, 1978. Bachelor in Art, University Alaska, 1987.
Draftsman, Civil Aeronautics Administration, Anchorage, 1948-1952; draftsman, Alaska Road Commission, Anchorage, 1953-1957; engineering technician, City of Anchorage, 1958-1968; engineering technician, Lounsbury and Associations Engineers, Anchorage, 1969-1975; engineering technician, Greater Anchorage Area Borough, 1982-1987.
Volunteer Denali Ski Patrol, Anchorage, 1965-1968. Ticket chairman Achorage Concert Association, 1970-1973. Volunteer usher Brevard Performing Arts-King Center, Melbourne, Florida, since 1988.
Docent Brevard Art Center and Museum, since 1988, treasurer, 1989. Member Alaska World Affairs Council, 1973-1977. Member American Association of University Women, University Alumni Association Anchorage, Women in Arts, National Mus Artists Forum, Smithsonian Institution, Brevard Art Center and Museum, Shriners.
Married John W. Alderson, February 16, 1952. 1 child, Jeanine F. Alderson Greene.