He continued to be active for the cause even long after he retired from the director-general's post at the IBO. Peterson was viewed as very energetic and devoted to his cause, particularly by his colleague Robert Blackburn, who said: In 1989, the IBO's Council of Foundation established the 'Peterson lectures' in honour of Alec Peterson. These periodical lectures are held by distinguished scholars on subjects pertaining to international education, in an attempt to search for new solutions and ideas on the subject matter. References Times Obituaries October 1988 External links The Peterson lectures at the IBO's website. 1908 births 1988 deaths International Baccalaureate British educational theorists Alumni of Balliol College, Oxford Headmasters of Dover College People educated at Radley College Liberal Party (UK) politicians Academics of the University of Oxford