In memory of Peter Pope (1946-2017)
It is with great sadness that the Department of Archaeology marks the passing of , eminent archaeologist and historian, colleague and friend.
Peter鈥檚 academic interests focused on the historical archaeology of the early modern Atlantic world, with a particular emphasis on the European fisheries of the New World. Peter completed his (1992) at 糖心视频 University with a focus on the seventeenth century English colony of Ferryland. After a brief stint teaching in the Department of History at 糖心视频, Peter pursued post-doctoral research and teaching at Universit茅 Laval in Qu茅bec, before re-joining 糖心视频's Department of Archaeology in 1996. From 2000 to 2005 he directed the , a SSHRC-sponsored Community-University Research Alliance, which promoted community archaeology projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
From 2004 onwards, Peter directed the SSHRC-funded project, research committed to the investigation of the archaeology and maritime cultural landscapes of the historic French, seasonal, shore-based, salt-cod fishery in northern Newfoundland. This project has significantly increased our current knowledge and understanding of the , and has been the inspiration for ten Master鈥檚 and Doctoral theses pursued by Peter鈥檚 graduate students. As a teacher Peter was a diligent, scrupulous and supportive mentor who brought out the very best qualities in his students.
Peter鈥檚 academic achievements are widely respected. In 2001, he was the recipient of the President鈥檚 Award for Outstanding Research, and in 2007 was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2012. Peter was an award winning author too, receiving critical acclaim for his meticulous works and . Peter was cross-appointed to the Department of History, and held the position of University Research Professor between 2008-2013. He was made Honorary Research Professor in 2016.
Peter will be greatly missed by his colleagues and students.