Bruce Rogers papers, 1889-1957 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

MSP 45, Collection on Bruce Rogers, 1886-1996

This collection consists of Bruce Rogers-related correspondence, printed materials and artifacts purchased by or donated to the Purdue University Libraries after his death in 1957. Of special importance are the items dealing with the Bruce Rogers Centennial Conference, which Purdue University Libraries organized and hosted in May of 1970.

Bruce Rogers Book Collection

These books, housed in Archives and Special Collections, consist of items donated by Bruce Rogers, items purchase by the Libraries during the lifetime of Bruce Rogers, and items purchased by the Libraries after the death Bruce Rogers. A generous donation that Bruce Rogers left to the Libraries in his will continues to provide for the purchase of books relating to typography, book design, and fine printing in general.

Bruce Rogers and Anna Rogers Vertical Files, 1890-Present

This collection consists of newspaper clippings and other articles relating to lives and careers of Bruce and Anna Rogers. The files are part of the vertical file collection stored in Archives and Special Collections.

Chair, Table and Clock, 1888-1891

These three items, currently in storage, were constructed by students under the supervision of Purdue wood carving instructor Anna Embree Baker, the future Mrs. Bruce Rogers.

Oil Painting, 1933

This large portrait of Bruce Rogers was painted by Wilford S. Conrow and is currently in storage.