Preliminary Guide to the Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers Papers, 1943-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rogers, Calvin A.; Brandt, William Edward
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers Papers
Dates
1943-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
MS.2006.09
Summary
This collection contains literary papers of Calvin (Cal) A. Rogers, also known as Cal Engelbart.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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 It primarily consists of Rogers' unpublished writings and correspondence sent to the family of his friend, Dr.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.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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 In addition to several unpublished novels and poems, Rogers published the textbook Elements of Algebra in 1962.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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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.

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use) 2-2-20-2.

Acquisition Information

William Brandt donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2006 (MS.2006.09).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Brandt, William Edward (fmo)

Jacki Tyler
April 19, 2018

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