Albert Bowman Rogers papers, 1857-1887

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rogers, Albert Bowman, 1829-1889
Title
Albert Bowman Rogers papers
Dates
1857-1887 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 folders (circa 250 pages)
Collection Number
0642 (Accession No. 0642-001)
Summary
Diary transcriptions of a surveyor for Canadian Pacific Railway and Great Northern Railway; 1857, 1863, 1864, 1877-1879, 1881, 1887
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born May 28, 1829 in Orleans, Mass. Died May 4, 1889 in Waterville Minn. Surveyor for Canadian Pacific Railway and Great Northern Railway. Surveyed the Rogers Pass route in the Selkirk Mountains in 1881. He later settled in Waterville, Wash. Terr.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Diary transcriptions: 1857, 1863, 1864, 1877-1879, 1881, 1887

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Transcribed and given by Emily Rogers Valentine

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Rogers, Albert Bowman, 1829-1889--Archives
  • Rogers, Albert Luther
  • Rogers, John Garwood

Corporate Names

  • Canadian Pacific Railway
  • Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.)