Rogers, A. Mae - Ephemera & Clippings, 05/01/1894 - 12/07/1936

File — Box: 1, Folder: 43

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Rogers Family Papers consist of fifteen series, the first being on the Rogers & Clarke families in general, and the remainder focusing on the papers of individuals such as James Webb Rogers I, J. Harris Rogers, James Charles Rogers, Cora Rogers Clarke, Phillips H. Clarke Jr., Mae Harris Clarke and George E. Sullivan. The final series contains objects and oversize materials of varying types.

Extent: 30 linear feet Number of Boxes: 19, with 11 oversize containers

Dates

05/01/1894 - 12/07/1936

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear Feet (30 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

7 pieces of ephemera regarding A. Mae Rogers, including a cloth program of a singing engagement by Rogers at the Hermitage (1 May 1894), an invitation to the Select Chorus of Commissioner MacFarland (4 July 1903), a program from a singing engagement by Rogers at a Shakespeare reading (1 Mar 1904), a printed note of appreciation from the Smithsonian Institution to Rogers for the loan of two photos (30 Apr 1906), Rogers application form for membership into the United Daughters of the Confederacy and her membership certificate (7 Oct 1917) and Rogers' application form for membership into the Daughters of the American Revolution. Also includes copyright certificates for 5 photographs taken by Rogers of the remains of Pierre L'Enfant and Mary Surratt, a pamphlet signed by Rogers entitled "History of the Flag of the U.S. Frigate, The Bon Homme Richard," and clippings about A. Mae Rogers.