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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 1 Collection or Record:

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 / Elwood Rey Peterson papers

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