Georgetown University, 06/17/1919 - 05/13/1926
Scope and Contents note
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
- 06/17/1919 - 05/13/1926
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
Container Summary
3 letters from W. Coleman Nevils, S.J., 4 letters from Francis A. Tondorff, S.J. and 4 letters from others at Georgetown University to J. Harris Rogers. Most of the letters congratulate Rogers for his work with radio or his successes in court cases. 2 letters refer to short wave communication. Also includes 6 programs from commencement at Georgetown University in June 1919, at which Rogers was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), and 4 copies of the proclamation made when the degree was granted.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu