Irvin Henry Rogers papers

Collection

Identifier: A.R725

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Irvin Henry Rogers was born in 1857. In 1880 he graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then taught school at Franklin Academy at Prattsburg, N.Y. (1880-1881) and at Union School at Belfast, N.Y. (1882-1884). In 1885 he began working for the Lehigh Railroad Company in Waverly, N.Y. as a clerk. In 1894 he became the chief clerk and cashier for the railroad in Rochester. He held this position until his retirement in 1937. Irvin Rogers died in 1942.

Scope and Contents

The papers contain correspondence, much of it with University of Rochester classmates of Mr. Rogers, a diary from 1878 when he was a student at the University, financial and legal papers, class notebooks, and photographs.

Creator

Rogers, Irvin Henry, 1857-1942 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1871-1942

Language of Materials

English

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 archival box; 1 oversize folder)

Access

The Irvin Henry 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.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Irvin Henry Rogers Papers, A.R725, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester