George Michael Rogers papers

Collection

Identifier: D.41

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters written by George Michael Rogers, 1891-1953, a native of Rochester, New York, to his family in Rochester, while serving in the Army before and during World War I. Most of the letters are written to his sisters, Antoinette, Cecilia, and Margaret Rogers, and to his mother, Mrs. Hugh Rogers, of 148 Brooks Avenue. The correspondence in the collection begins on June 26, 1916, and continues regularly until December 16, 1918, with the exception of a gap in the correspondence from January through August, 1917. The letters reveal his feelings toward Army life, descriptions of camp life and meals, inquiries about friends, and experiences while serving in the 2nd Ambulance Company. During the period of his correspondence, he was successively stationed in Pharr, Texas; Spartanburg, South Carolina; Newport News, Virginia, and overseas in France from June 30, 1918 to March 11, 1919.

Creator

Rogers, George Michael, 1891-1953 (Person)
Rogers, George Michael, 1891-1953 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1916-1918

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The George Michael Rogers Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of his niece, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, April 17, 1974.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], George Michael Rogers Papers, D.41, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester