Alura Gough Rogers Papers, 1968 - 1984

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Summary

Title:
Alura Gough Rogers Papers
Dates:
1968 - 1984
Creators:
Alura Gough Rogers
Abstract:
Extent:
1 document box (¼ linear foot)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Alura Gough Rogers Papers. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of family notes, ancestor charts, correspondence and family records. The surnames are Collins, Wooldridge, Gough, Veith, Lerch, Bridges, Babcock, Wilson, Savage, Arbour, Chandos, Carnarvon, and Kramer. The localities include Germany, Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Ireland, Massachusetts, New York, Scotland, Vermont, Florida, Minnesota, and Montana.

Biographical / historical:

Alura Gough Rogers was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 6, 1896. She was a legal secretary. Her husband, Louis Rogers was a supervising stationary engineer for the Chicago Park district. They came to California after he retired. They had a daughter, Patricia. Louis Rogers died May 14, 1965 in Escondido. Alura Rogers remained in Escondido until her death on July 4, 1987. Mrs. Rogers’ interest in genealogy led her to become a member of the Escondido Genealogical Society. She was involved with the Women’s Auxiliary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, her church, Emmanuel Faith Community Church of Escondido, and a camera club.

Acquisition information:
This collection was brought to the Pioneer Room by members of the Escondido Genealogical Society several years after the death of Alura Rogers. The collection had been given to the Society for safekeeping by Mrs. Rogers.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room staff.
Date Prepared:
1968 - 1984
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on April 17, 2025, 11:28 a.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Alura Gough Rogers Papers, Pioneer Room, Escondido Public Library

Preferred citation:

Alura Gough Rogers Papers. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Location of this collection:
247 South Kalmia Street
Escondido, CA 92025, US
Contact:
(760) 839-4315
pioneer.room@escondidolibrary.org
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