Peterson, Elwood Rey, 1932-1983
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1932 - 1983
Biographical History
Elwood Rey Peterson (1932-1983) was an educational counselor and administrator in Utah.
Elwood Rey Peterson was born on January 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California to Oscar Henry Peterson and Bessie Viola Steinagel. He married Sabra Whittle on July 23, 1954 in Manti, Utah, and they had seven children. Peterson served in the United States from 1954 to 1956, then returned to Utah to complete his education. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1957, and a master's degree, also from Brigham Young University, in 1962. He joined the counseling faculty at the university in 1964, working as a counselor and assistant director. In 1969 he completed a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. During his time at the university, Peterson served as president of the Utah College Personnel Association.
Peterson left the university in 1971 when he was appointed director of guidance for the Church Educational System's Education and Career Advisement Center. He also served as a lay leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as bishop and member of stake presidency.
Peterson passed away on August 20, 1983.
Citation:
A study of employment opportunities for liberal arts graduates in federal, state, county, and city government in the western United States, 1962: t.p. (Elwood Rey Peterson)Comparative effects of group counseling and a program of social interaction combined with group counseling on university students, 1969 (Elwood Rey Peterson)
FamilySearch, 22 July 2010 (ELWOOD REY PETERSON; b. 25 JAN 1932; d. 20 AUG 1983)
UPB files, Apr. 7, 2015 (Elwood Rey Peterson; b. Jan. 25, 1932 in Sacramento, Calif.; parents, Oscar Henry Peterson and Bessie Viola Steinagel; m. Sabra Whittle, six children; served in U.S. Army, 1954-1956; BA, Brigham Young University, 1957; MA, Brigham Young University, 1962; worked in Counseling Service at Brigham Young University, starting 1964; counselor and assistant director; Ph.D., University of Colorado; appointed director of guidance, LDS Educational and Career Advisement Center, 1971; served as bishop and member of stake presidency; president of the Utah College Personnel Association)
Deseret news, Feb. 2, 2003 (Elwood Rey Peterson; m. July 23, 1954 in Manti LDS Temple to Sabra Wittle, seven children)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Elwood Rey Peterson counseling and guidance papers, approximately 1955-1981
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1955-1981
Elwood Rey Peterson educational papers, approximately 1969-1980
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1969-1980
Elwood Rey Peterson family papers, approximately 1960-1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1960-1985
Elwood Rey Peterson papers on Brigham Young University, approximately 1972
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1972
Elwood Rey Peterson papers on career exploration, approximately 1956-1981
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1956-1981
Elwood Rey Peterson personal papers, approximately 1962
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1962
Elwood Rey Peterson psychology papers, approximately 1956-1982
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1956-1982
Elwood Rey Peterson religious papers, approximately 1923-1951
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1923-1951
Elwood Rey Peterson scholarly papers, approximately 1935-1982
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6150 Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1935-1982
Elwood Rey Peterson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 6150
Scope and Contents
Contains books, theses, pamphlets, cassette tapes, 3mm recording tapes, photocopied research materials, workshop programs, and papers created by and collected by Elwood Rey Peterson. Some materials concern topics in psychology such as behavior, blame, manipulation, and group counseling. Other materials concern education, predicting academic success, and career selection for students. Brigham Young University and Utah State are some of the universities involved. There are handouts for classes...
Dates:
approximately 1960-1985
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections