Age, Biography and Wiki
Esther Peterson (Esther Eggertsen) was born on 9 December, 1906 in Provo, Utah, U.S., is an American consumer rights activist (1906–1997). Discover Esther Peterson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
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Esther Eggertsen |
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| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
9 December, 1906 |
| Birthday |
9 December |
| Birthplace |
Provo, Utah, U.S. |
| Date of death |
20 December, 1997 |
| Died Place |
Washington |
| Nationality |
United States
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Esther Peterson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Esther Peterson's Husband?
Her husband is Oliver Peterson (m. 1932)
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Oliver Peterson (m. 1932) |
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4 |
Esther Peterson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Esther Peterson worth at the age of 91 years old? Esther Peterson’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. She is from United States. We have estimated Esther Peterson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
activist |
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Timeline
Esther Eggertsen Peterson (December 9, 1906 – December 20, 1997) was an American consumer and women's advocate.
The daughter of Danish immigrants, Esther Eggertsen grew up in a Mormon family in Provo, Utah.
She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1927 with a degree in physical education, and a master's from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 1930.
She held several teaching positions in the 1930s, including one at the innovative Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry, which brought milliners, telephone operators and garment workers onto the campus.
In 1932, the two moved to Boston, where she taught at The Winsor School and volunteered at the YWCA.
In 1938, Peterson became a paid organizer for the American Federation of Teachers and traveled around New England.
In 1944, Peterson became the first lobbyist for the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. In 1948, the State Department offered Peterson's husband a position as a diplomat in Sweden.
The family returned to Washington, D.C., in 1957 and Peterson joined the Industrial Union Department of the AFL–CIO, becoming its first woman lobbyist.
She was Assistant Secretary of Labor and Director of the United States Women's Bureau under fellow Bostonian President John F. Kennedy.
In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson named Peterson to the newly created post of Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs.
She would later serve as President Jimmy Carter's Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs.
Peterson was also Vice President for Consumer Affairs at Giant Food Corporation, and president of the National Consumers League.
She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981.
Peterson was elected to the Common Cause National Governing Board in 1982.
In 1990, the American Council on Consumer Interests created the Esther Peterson Consumer Policy Forum lectureship, which is presented annually at the council's conference.
She was named a delegate of the United Nations as a UNESCO representative in 1993.
In that same year, Peterson was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Peterson died on December 20, 1997.
