Parthenon Heights - Legal Problems, [02/01/1938]? - 07/21/1941

File — Box: 10, Folder: 44

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

[02/01/1938]? - 07/21/1941

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

Legal paperwork surrounding official transfer of Parthenon Heights into the names of James C. Rogers and Cora R. Clarke. J. Harris Rogers put the title of the property into the name of The Rogers Telegraph and Telephone Company in the 1890's, but after the company faded away, he sold the property to his sister, A. Mae Rogers, who lived in the house, maintained it and paid property taxes on it until her death in 1936. Upon the settlement of her estate, her brother and executor, James C. Rogers, found that the property still legally belonged to the old company. The heirs to the estate, James C. Rogers and Cora R. Clarke filed suit against the company and finally obtained title to the property in July 1941, one month before the death of James C. Rogers.