Peter Harlem Papers, 1940-2010
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 4.50 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains the career of Peter Harlem. Peter Harlem was a GIS Coordinator for GIS Center located in the Green Library. He was also research geologist at the Southeast Environmental Research Center (SERC) where he worked on mapping sea level rise using LiDar. His collection includes topographical maps of South Florida and research on climate change, sea level rise and Biscayne Bay National Park.
- Biographical / historical:
Peter Harlem was born on November 15, 1948 in Fort Sill Oklahoma. His father was in the army so Harlem spent his childhood moving around to places like Japan, Korea, Panama and many others, before finally settling in Massachusetts. At 20 years old Harlem served in the Vietnam War and become an expert on Vietnam history. He collected thousands of Vietnam war photographs and item which he donated to FIU's Digital Collection department. After coming back from the war Peter got his Masters in Marine Geology, In 1999 he got hired by FIU to work in the Division of Research and Economic Development. In 2002, Harlem worked as a research geologist at the Southeast Environmental Research Center (SERC). In 2012, Harlem was appointed GIS Coordinator for the GIS Center. Harlem died in 2016 after battling cancer. Harlem's research and maps are still being used today to predict sea level rise in the fight against climate change.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The collection is open for research
- Terms of access:
Special Collections and University Archives provides copies of materials in our collections for private study, scholarship, or research. Patrons are responsible for determining the proper copyright holder and securing permission to publish, quote, broadcast, exhibit, or perform that work. FIU Special Collections will provide all available information about the copyright holder of materials found in our collections.
- Location of this collection:
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Florida International University11200 SW 8th StreetMiamiFL33199USA
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