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	Roger Tory Peterson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Roger Tory Peterson (August 28, 1908 – July 28, 1996), a naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, is held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.
		He edited or wrote many of the volumes in the Peterson Field Guide series on topics ranging from rocks and minerals to beetles to reptiles.
		Peterson received every major American award for natural science, ornithology, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary medals, diplomas, and citations, including the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roger_Tory_Peterson (199 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Peterson's "A Field Guide to the Birds." Houghton Mifflin, which accepted the manuscript in 1934, was so sure it would fail that it printed only 2,000 copies and asked Mr.
		Peterson died on Sunday, his guide, which dealt with birds in the Eastern United States, and a companion volume on Western birds, had between them sold seven million copies.
		Peterson's early work tapped into a broad public interest in nature that publishers did not think was there, his later work contributed mightily to sustaining the nation's environmental consciousness.
	www.valdosta.edu /~bergstrm/peterson.html (271 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Exhibit - Newfoundland Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996) was undoubtedly the world’s best known “birdwatcher” and nature artist.
		Harold Peters had known Roger Tory Peterson since the 1930's, so it was he who asked Peterson to do the illustrations for the upcoming book.
		During the preparation of the artwork, Peterson journeyed to Newfoundland to secure details for background scenes, a fact that can be clearly seen in the seabird plates, which use Witless Bay as their setting.
	www.nfmuseum.com /peterson.htm (524 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996) - National Wildlife Magazine
		Peterson entered a world in which identification and study of birds was the exclusive realm of the specialist with a shotgun, and he transformed us into a world of watchers."
		Illustrated with Peterson drawings and billed on the dust jacket as "a bird book on a new plan" (the plan being the use of arrows on the drawings to call attention to a spe-cies' distinguishing characteristics), the first edition, which covered birds found east of the Rocky Mountains, sold out in a couple of weeks.
		Most of all, though, Roger Tory Peterson wanted to be appreciated as a fine artist rather than one who drew what he called "decoylike" illustrations.
	www.nwf.org /nationalwildlife/article.cfm?articleId=640&issueId=50 (695 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Selborne Project, and Teaming with Nature
		The exhibit was displayed at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute's "Speaking with One Voice: A Conference on Education and the Environment" in conjunction with the Atlas's publication.
		Although the Roger Tory Peterson Institute's educational approach offers much to city children, its demonstrated ability to enrich rural education was what caught the Rural Trust's attention in the first place.
		The Roger Tory Peterson Institute nevertheless welcomes individual teachers as well as those working in teams, but tries to make sure that even "self-contained teachers" have cooperation and understanding from their supervisors and other members of the school community.
	www.ruraledu.org /misc/peterson.htm (3964 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson
		Born in Jamestown, New York, Peterson was the son of a Swedish immigrant.
		Peterson's gallery paintings of birds have been exhibited in dozens of museums and have become collector's items.
		In 1993, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History was dedicated in Jamestown, New York to carry on his work for future generations.
	www.horatioalger.com /members/member_info.cfm?memberid=pet77 (552 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Biography - Gallery One
		Peterson's bird paintings, based on a lifetime of observation and study, are international standards.
		Peterson's honors have been legion, breaching his diverse fields of expertise: conservation, education, science, literature, natural history, ornithology and public service.
		Peterson's art is in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum's permanent collection and was exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution.
	www.galleryone.com /peterson_biography.htm (404 words)

	AllRefer.com - Roger Tory Peterson (Zoology, Biography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Roger Tory Peterson 1908–96, American ornithologist, writer, and illustrator, b.
		Jamestown, N.Y. He became famous with his best-selling pocket-sized Field Guide to the Birds (1934) and is known for his bold, precise drawings and paintings and his clear, succinct descriptive prose.
		Through his books and his Institute of Natural History (founded 1986 in his birthplace), Peterson was extremely influential in popularizing birding and in heightening awareness of environmental issues.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/PetrsnRT.html (210 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Dedication
		Peterson, who died in 1996 at the age of 87, was a gifted artist and bird lover whose love for nature and talent for drawing inspired his first guide, A Field Guide for Birds, in 1934.
		Peterson went on to earn 23 honorary degrees and was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in modern environmental awareness.
		Due in part to Dr. Peterson’s observations of the decline in the number of osprey, the use of the pesticide DDT was banned in Connecticut in 1970.
	dep.state.ct.us /whatshap/press/2000/ps0724a.htm (788 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History: General Information: Roger Tory Peterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Naturalist, artist, educator, photographer - Roger Tory Peterson's biography is testimony to how inadequate simple labels are in describing the life and work of a man who transcended categories and boundaries throughout his long career.
		For Roger, passion, joy, and commitment all flowed from the same source, from the world of wings he first discovered in the woods and fields of Jamestown.
		Roger well knew the value of education - he always remembered how his seventh-grade teacher, Blanche Hornbeck, helped introduce him to the wider world of nature through the Junior Audubon Club she founded.
	www.rtpi.org /info/rtp.htm (387 words)

	Peterson, Roger - Biography
		Roger was born on August 28, 1908, in Jamestown, New York, the son of immigrant parents from Sweden and Germany.
		In 1943, Roger was drafted into the Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he was first in the camouflage unit and later the unit assigned to produce technical manuals.
		A warm, forthright person, Roger left a legacy of untiring zeal in the pursuit of bird studies and the conservation of natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
	www.pwrc.usgs.gov /resshow/perry/bios/PetersonRoger.htm (551 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson article in Sweden & America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Peterson, who also was a recipient of the Great Swedish Heritage Award from the Swedish Council of America, died on July 28, 1996, a month shy of his 88th birthday.
		Peterson shared his magical experience with all of us in the form of his field guide painting, forever imbued with the living spirit of a bird that lives no more.
		In turn, Peterson remains alive through a tiny, cinnamon-colored owl from the alpine mists of the Peruvian Andes--a bird of hope, for it is one of the last birds to be newly discovered on the planet.
	members.aol.com /Maxmaggot/Peterson.html (1729 words)

	Encyclopedia: Roger Tory Peterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States, considered the equivalent of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor.
		James Fisher (1922 - 1970) was a British author, editor, broadcaster, naturalist and ornithologist.
		Paul Ralph Ehrlich (born May 29, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Stanford University professor and a renowned entomologist specializing in Lepidoptera (butterflies).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Roger-Tory-Peterson (623 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson, R.I.P. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Roger Tory Peterson was the world's best-known ornithologist, and perhaps the most influential force in birding in this century.
		Peterson earned numerous national and international honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the United States's highest civilian honor -- and two nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
		Peterson was a vigorous proponent of environmental awareness, and his books and articles always contained words of caution and wisdom for the aspiring naturalist.
	www.bcpl.net /~tross/rtp.html (241 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Remembered
		RTP asked as many questions as I did, and the others kept pace.
		Combining his practical ornithological knowledge and his abilities as a painter, Roger Tory Peterson fashioned a key to the wonders of the natural world.
		With the passing of Roger Tory Peterson, we have lost a truly inspired person.
	www.prbo.org /OBSERVER/Observer108/RTP.html (608 words)

	Official Publisher's site for Roger Tory Peterson
		Roger Tory Peterson‚ one of the world’s preeminent naturalists‚; was born August 28‚; 1908‚; in Jamestown‚ New York.
		Peterson’s seventh-grade teacher encouraged her class to join a Junior Audubon Club.
		The culmination of Peterson’s artistic and bird identification skills was the publication of his first book‚ A Field Guide to the Birds‚; in 1934.
	www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com /peterson/rtp/biography.shtml (372 words)

	NYSDEC Roger Tory Peterson Institute
		Peterson Field Guide excerpts will help you name and understand plants and animals along the trail through forest, field, and marsh.
		Description: The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a national organization dedicated to instilling in children an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
		Frequent exhibitions (for which a fee is charged) feature the work of Dr. Peterson and other wildlife artists.
	www.dec.state.ny.us /website/education/rtpi.html (303 words)

	Butterflies (Peterson FlashGuides): Current Amazon U.S.A. One-Edition Data (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Peterson FlashGuides are the most compact and convenient field guides ever made: slim as road maps and ideal for hikers, bikers, canoeists, or anyone who wants to travel light.
		Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world"s greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
		The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides®; are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.
	www.mysqlwebhosting.biz /stuff-0395829968.html (231 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson Institute to Cosponsor Workshop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		NORTHEAST PA — The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI) of Jamestown, New York, is cosponsoring a special retreat for adults, Writing from Nature: Blazing a Trail from Field Journal to Publication, along with Highlights Foundation, Inc. The four-day workshop will be heldApril 6—10 in a pristine setting.
		The RTPI is a national, nonprofit nature-education organization with headquarters at the birthplace of world-renowned artist and naturalist Roger Tory Peterson (1908—1996).
		Dedicated to preserving the collections and legacy of Dr. Peterson, RTPI’s mission is to create passion for and knowledge of the natural world in the hearts and minds of children by inspiring and guiding the study of nature.
	www.animalbehavior.org:8081 /ABS/ABSNews/1108742514 (601 words)

	A Celebration of Birds with Roger Tory Peterson \| Bullfrog Films (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Peterson always believed that if people learn about nature they will be concerned about its protection.
		In this stunning portrait of Peterson, shot when he was 82 years old, we travel with him along the eastern coast of the USA through a season of birdwatching.
		Throughout, Peterson recounts his life as an artist, naturalist and conservationist, and shares his hopes and concerns for the future.
	www.bullfrogfilms.com /catalog/cob.html (442 words)

	In Memory of Roger Tory Peterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Birders are mourning the passing of Roger Tory Peterson who died at his home in Old Lyme, Connecticut on Sunday, July 28th.
		Peterson often recalled an event from his childhood that hooked him on birds.
		The bird was a Northern Flicker and for Peterson this event kindled a fascination with birds that lasted a lifetime.
	www.virtualbirder.com /vbirder/rtp/RTPLo.html (335 words)

	All Things Considered (NPR): Birder Roger Tory Peterson Discusses His Passion@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		LINDA WERTHEIMER, Host: Roger Tory Peterson's new book is a collection of his paintings, including some of the plates from his field guides, and his photography.
		It's called simply Roger Tory Peterson - The Art and Photography of the World's Foremost Birder.
		Peterson's passion for birds began as a way to compensate over...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28264505&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (185 words)

	Roger Tory Peterson 1908-1996.
		Roger Tory Peterson, renowned author, illustrator, naturalist, and environmentalist died at his home in Old Lyme, Connecticut in late July 1996.
		Peterson became interested in birds at age 11 in Jamestown, New York, where he joined a Junior Audubon Club an elementary school teacher had started.
		The name Roger Tory Peterson is synonymous with "birding" as the result of the success of his first field guide, now in its fourth edition, which has sold more than 7 million copies.
	www.herbalgram.org /herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=1226&p=Y (624 words)

	Powell's Books - Roger Tory Peterson's Colors by Rudy Hoglund
		Charmingly illustrated with paintings by Roger Tory Peterson, legendary bird authority and artist, this book will not only help young children learn their colors, but also foster their interest in birds and nature.
		Roger Tory Peterson is the creator of the Peterson's Field Guides, featuring Eastern and Western birds.
		He provided leadership in the founding of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, whose primary mission is to provide educational programs to schools throughout the nation.
	www.powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=16-0789308053-0 (340 words)

	Peterson, Roger Tory -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
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	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9332991 (730 words)

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