William Hudson Rogers
William Hudson Rogers | |
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Rogers in the 1960s | |
| Born | William Hudson Rogers II February 4, 1894 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1975 (aged 81) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Davison College University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Professor |
William Hudson Rogers II (February 4, 1894 – July 11, 1975) was an American professor of English.
Life and career
Rogers was born in Virginia, the son of David and Lizzie Rogers.[1] He attended Davison College, earning his bachelor's degree in 1913. He also attended the University of Virginia, earning his master's degree in 1916.[2] His education was interrupted by military service during World War I, which after his discharge,[3] he returned to attend the University of Virginia, earning his PhD degree in English in 1922.[4]
Rogers served as a professor in the department of English at Florida State University from 1922 to 1964.[4] During his years as a professor, in 1956, he was named a distinguished professor.[5]
Death
Rogers died on July 11, 1975, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 81.[4][6]
References
- ^ "William H Rodgers". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "New 8-Story Building At FSU Will Be Named For Dr. Rogers". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. September 12, 1965. p. 28. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "William Hudson Rogers". U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Retrieved July 5, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Ensley, Gerald (March 7, 2025). "What's in our names? How our streets and landmarks tell our history". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "Arts and Sciences Head: FSU's Dean Rogers Will Be 70 Tuesday". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. February 2, 1964. p. 17. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former FSU professor dies". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. July 12, 1975. p. 10. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.