Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Preliminary Guide to the Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers Papers
1943-1959
MS.2006.09
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Rogers, Calvin A. Brandt, William Edward
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers Papers
- ID
- MS.2006.09
- Date [inclusive]
- 1943-1959
- Extent
- 0.5 linear feet, 1 box.
- Location
- (MASC staff use) 2-2-20-2.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Language
- Materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains literary papers of Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers, also known as Cal Engelbart.
Biography/History
Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers, also known as Cal Engelbart, was a mathematician and aspiring writer. He received his education in mathematics from the University of Washington during the 1940s and 1950s, and later served as a Professor of Mathematics at Colorado State University. In addition to several unpublished novels and poems, Rogers published the textbook Elements of Algebra in 1962. The Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University awards the Calvin A. Rogers Memorial Award to students with an interest in the teaching of mathematics.
Scope and Content
This collection contains literary papers of Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers, also known as Cal Engelbart. It primarily consists of Rogers' unpublished writings and correspondence sent to the family of his friend, Dr. William Brandt, Professor of Music at Washington State University. The collection also contains an audio recording (reel-to-reel), and a copy of Rogers' poem "Antiquated Smith," published in The Creative Writing Magazine of the University of Washington.
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
William Brandt donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2006 (MS.2006.09).
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Fmo(s) :
- Brandt, William Edward
Subject(s)
- Literature