Mendel L. Peterson | |
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| Born | March 8, 1918 Moore, Idaho, US |
| Died | July 30, 2003 (aged 85) McLean, Virginia, US |
| Known for | Underwater archeology |
Mendel L. Peterson (March 8, 1918 – July 30, 2003) was an American pioneer in the field of underwater archeology and former curator at the Smithsonian Institution, becoming known as "the father of underwater archeology".[1][2] His specialties included underwater exploration and numismatics.[1] Peterson Island in Antarctica is named after him.[3]
- ^ a b Barnes, Bart (28 August 2003). "Smithsonian's Mendel Peterson Dies". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Art McKee: The Father of Modern Treasure Hunting". History of Diving Museum. July 16, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
- ^ "Peterson Island". Australian Government Department of the Environment – Australian Antarctic Division. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
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