Peter was born to Charles and Marion Stephan, on May 4, 1936, in Nagoya, Japan.
He graduated from high school in Yokohama, Japan in 1953. He moved back to the US where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Electrical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Arts, and his doctorate in American Studies. He enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1961.
Peter's musical journey began as a small child in Japan when he received a harmonica as a gift from his father. He was self taught and first learned to play the Marine Corps song as well as the Army and Navy songs. In 1961, he learned to play the banjo and later learned to play the mandolin. He taught himself to play guitar and even the autoharp. He was also a very delightful folk singer. In 1962 he opened a dinner theater called The PM where he hosted many famous folk singers, such as 'Rambling' Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, and the NYC Ramblers.
Peter found himself in various positions throughout his career, but what he loved the most was teaching English Literature.
He was a writer, an avid train enthusiast, an amateur photographer, a traveler, and a baseball fan (GO CUBS!).
Peter's faith was an essential part of his life. He spent a great deal of time mentoring and praying for just about anyone who he came into contact with.
He graduated from high school in Yokohama, Japan in 1953. He moved back to the US where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Electrical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Arts, and his doctorate in American Studies. He enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1961.
Peter's musical journey began as a small child in Japan when he received a harmonica as a gift from his father. He was self taught and first learned to play the Marine Corps song as well as the Army and Navy songs. In 1961, he learned to play the banjo and later learned to play the mandolin. He taught himself to play guitar and even the autoharp. He was also a very delightful folk singer. In 1962 he opened a dinner theater called The PM where he hosted many famous folk singers, such as 'Rambling' Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, and the NYC Ramblers.
Peter found himself in various positions throughout his career, but what he loved the most was teaching English Literature.
He was a writer, an avid train enthusiast, an amateur photographer, a traveler, and a baseball fan (GO CUBS!).
Peter's faith was an essential part of his life. He spent a great deal of time mentoring and praying for just about anyone who he came into contact with.
Peter was born to Charles and Marion Stephan, on May 4, 1936, in Nagoya, Japan.
He graduated from high school in Yokohama, Japan in 1953. He moved back to the US where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Electrical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Arts, and his doctorate in American Studies. He enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1961.
Peter's musical journey began as a small child in Japan when he received a harmonica as a gift from his father. He was self taught and first learned to play the Marine Corps song as well as the Army and Navy songs. In 1961, he learned to play the banjo and later learned to play the mandolin. He taught himself to play guitar and even the autoharp. He was also a very delightful folk singer. In 1962 he opened a dinner theater called The PM where he hosted many famous folk singers, such as 'Rambling' Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, and the NYC Ramblers.
Peter found himself in various positions throughout his career, but what he loved the most was teaching English Literature.
He was a writer, an avid train enthusiast, an amateur photographer, a traveler, and a baseball fan (GO CUBS!).
Peter's faith was an essential part of his life. He spent a great deal of time mentoring and praying for just about anyone who he came into contact with.
He graduated from high school in Yokohama, Japan in 1953. He moved back to the US where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Electrical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Arts, and his doctorate in American Studies. He enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1961.
Peter's musical journey began as a small child in Japan when he received a harmonica as a gift from his father. He was self taught and first learned to play the Marine Corps song as well as the Army and Navy songs. In 1961, he learned to play the banjo and later learned to play the mandolin. He taught himself to play guitar and even the autoharp. He was also a very delightful folk singer. In 1962 he opened a dinner theater called The PM where he hosted many famous folk singers, such as 'Rambling' Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, and the NYC Ramblers.
Peter found himself in various positions throughout his career, but what he loved the most was teaching English Literature.
He was a writer, an avid train enthusiast, an amateur photographer, a traveler, and a baseball fan (GO CUBS!).
Peter's faith was an essential part of his life. He spent a great deal of time mentoring and praying for just about anyone who he came into contact with.
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