Peterson, Hugh W. (Hugh Wickman), 1893-1982
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1982 March 2
Biography
Hugh W. Peterson (1893-1982) was a chemistry professor at Brigham Young University
Hugh Wickman Peterson was born October 13, 1893, in Ephraim, Utah, to Niels Peter Peterson and Magdalena Peterson. On August 15, 1917, he married Lily Alene Strong in Salt Lake City. They had five children. He recieved his A.B. in 1916, abnd his M.A. in 1928 from Brigham Young University. In 1936, Peterson received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. In 1927, Peterson joined the Chemistry Department faculty at BYU. By 1965, Peterson was retired from the department. Peterson authored the brief history of the Chemistry Department of Brigham Young University. Peterson died March 2, 1982, in Provo, Utah.
Citation:
Department of Chemistry records, 1927-1976 (Went by Hugh W. Peterson; He recieved his A.B. in 1916, abnd his M.A. in 1928 from Brigham Young University. In 1936, Peterson received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. In 1927, Peterson joined the Chemistry Department faculty at BYU. By 1965, Peterson was retired from the department. Peterson authored the brief history of the Chemistry Department of Brigham Young University)Familysearch, April 21, 2023 (b. October 13, 1893, in Ephraim, Utah, to Niels Peter Peterson and Magdalena Peterson; August 15, 1917 married Lily Alene Strong in Salt Lake City; They had five children; Peterson died March 2, 1982, in Provo, Utah.)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
A brief history of the Chemistry Department of Brigham Young University
Hugh W. Peterson faculty papers, 1927-1962
Faculty papers of chemistry profesor Hugh W. (Hugh Wickman), dated 1927 to 1962. Papers mainly include curriculum materials for teaching chemistry, such as examination examples, course outlines, teaching notes, and experiment guidelines. Also includes letters and research materials.
Oral history interview with Hugh W. Peterson
Interview by Leonard R. Grover with Hugh W. Peterson concerning his experiences at Brigham Young University, with the faculty, the chemistry department, and the administration. Also talks about his family, and his association with Geneva Steel, and his work with the Church Welfare Committee of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes transcript and sound recordings.
Hugh Wickman Peterson papers
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, an autobiography, examinations, memoranda, speeches, photographs, certificates, and memorabilia. The materials relate to Peterson's teaching career and his association with the Brigham Young University Chemistry Department. Also included is Peterson's PhD dissertation.
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