The Photography of Gerda Peterich: Chronology
| 1906: Born in Munich, Germany 1936: Decides photography will be focus of her studies |
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| 1939: With lifelong friend, Lilly Hoffman, arrives on second to last ship from Germany before WWII 1946: Joins Dance Magazine as a staff photographer |
 Nora and Bibi (Published photograph, Dance Magazine |
| 1948: Receives BFA from Ohio University, becomes staff member and head of photography department |  |
| 1957: Awarded MA in History of Photography from University of Rochester - first degree of its kind granted in the United States |  |
| 1950-1959: Takes job as associate in research at George Eastman House in Rochester, NY - Completes many research projects and exhibitions, including "Cobblestone Architecture of Upstate New York" 1959: Becomes lecturer at New England College in Henniker, NH after moving there with friend Lilly Hoffman |
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1964-1968: Fine Arts professor at Syracuse University focusing on history of art and photography; also director of the Photographic Archives |
 Gerda Peterich inher darkroom (Photo by David Asgard) |
| Recurring comic featured in Syracuse University's Daily Orange |   |
| 1968: Returns to New Hampshire 1970-1971: Teaches Art History at Mount St. Mary College in New Hampshire 1974: Dies in New Hampshire |