Navy Department - Reports & Memos, 1909 - 1916, 04/01/1909 - 12/01/1916

File — Box: 5, Folder: 25

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

04/01/1909 - 12/01/1916

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

22 experiment reports, memos and other internal correspondence and documents regarding underground wireless research done by the U.S. Navy Department from 1909 1916. Used as evidence in Willoughby & Lowell v. Rogers. Includes many notes by George H. Clark.