Scope and Contents note From the Series:

The Personal Papers series contains Pettersen’s family papers, biographical information, and personal correspondence (1963-1999). The series also contains a subseries of photographs and slides.

Scope and Contents note From the Sub-Series:

The subseries photographs/slides are divided further into Family Portraits and Photographs, Miscellaneous. The miscellaneous photographs are mostly unidentified snapshots. Major subjects present include: Altrusa meetings; Pettersen's barn/studio and pets; Pettersen's travels to visit friends; parties/gatherings; house models; Taliesin West Half Century celebration; and a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's Grand Waikapu Country Club in Maui, Hawaii.

Scope and Contents note From the Series:

The Professional Papers series consists of material relating to Pettersen’s participation in various professional and civic organizations, material (collected by Pettersen) documenting Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin, various awards received by Pettersen, correspondence, and general reference files.

Scope and Contents note From the Sub-Series: Pettersen was active locally and nationally in professional organizations, as a member of the New Jersey Society of Architects and the American Institute of Architects, and in civic organizations, as a member of the Altrusa Club, YWCA, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. She was also involved in various local groups/projects, such as the Housing Development Corporation of Bergen County, Bergen Community College Women’s Institute Advisory Council, and the Uniform Construction Code...