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Hattie Scott Peterson (Hattie T. Scott) was born on 11 October, 1913 in Norfolk, Virginia, US, is an African-American engineer. Discover Hattie Scott 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 79 years old?
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Hattie T. Scott |
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| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
11 October, 1913 |
| Birthday |
11 October |
| Birthplace |
Norfolk, Virginia, US |
| Date of death |
10 April, 1993 |
| Died Place |
Sacramento, California, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Hattie Scott Peterson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Hattie Scott Peterson height not available right now. We will update Hattie Scott Peterson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Lori Peterson (Adopted) |
Hattie Scott Peterson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hattie Scott Peterson worth at the age of 79 years old? Hattie Scott Peterson’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. She is from United States. We have estimated Hattie Scott 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 |
engineer |
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Timeline
Hattie T. Scott Peterson (1913–1993) is believed to be the first African-American woman to gain a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Hattie Scott was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 11, 1913.
Her parents were Hattie (Williams), a waitress and servant, and Uzeil Scott, a local mill foreman.
Her parents had seemingly secured financial stability since they owned the house they lived in.
Hattie was married to William Bright Jr. for 6 years from 1934 to 1940, when they divorced.
She worked in the U.S. Government Accounting Office helping to audit government contracts during World War II.
After beginning classes at Howard University, she met Donald Charles Peterson, who she married in 1943.
Hattie attended Abraham Lincoln School as well as Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk.
After working for the Government Accounting Office for a while, she enrolled at Howard University.
In 1946, Peterson graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, in doing so, she became the first African American woman to graduate with a civil engineering degree in the United States.
Hattie mentioned that if she was unable to find work, she would further her education.
However, after moving to Sacramento, California in 1947, Peterson began working as a survey and cartographic engineer for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Peterson joined the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 1954, making her the first female engineer to work for USACE.
Peterson's work was focused on flood risk reduction, but she also advocated for engineering as a profession for women and women's rights as a whole.
Peterson was a member of the National Technical Association, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), and the Unitarian Church.
She was also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
She died on April 10, 1993, in Sacramento.
Upon her death, Mrs. Peterson left an endowment for scholarships to help future engineers at Howard University.
In addition to the scholarships in her honor, the Sacramento district of the USACE grants a Hattie Peterson Inspirational Award annually in her honor: "The purpose of the Hattie Peterson Award is to recognize the Sacramento District individual whose actions best exemplify the highest qualities of personal and professional perseverance through social challenges."
