William Hudson Rogers
William Hudson Rogers | |
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Rogers in the 1960s | |
| Born | February 4, 1894 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1975 (aged 81) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Davidson College University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Academic |
William Hudson Rogers (February 4, 1894 – July 11, 1975) was an American academic.
Life and career
Rogers was born in Virginia, a son of Rev. David P. Rogers and Lizzie Rogers.[1][2] He attended Davidson College, earning his bachelor's degree in 1913. He also attended the University of Virginia, earning his master's degree in 1916.[3] He interrupted his doctoral studies to volunteer for service in World War I. He joined S.S.U. 517, the first university unit of the United States Army Ambulance Service, and left for France on August 2, 1916. On July 4, 1918, the French Army awarded Rogers the Croix de Guerre for conspicuous bravery.[2][4]
After his discharge, Rogers returned to the University of Virginia, earning his Doctor of Philosophy degree in English studies in 1922.[5]
Rogers served as a professor in the department of English at Florida State University from 1922 to 1964.[5] In 1956 he was named a distinguished professor.[6] In 1965 a new residence hall at Florida State University was named in his honor.[7]
Death
Rogers died on July 11, 1975, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 81.[5][8]
References
- ^ "William H Rodgers". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "William Hudson Rogers Wins Fame". The Plattville Progress. Plattville, Alabama. February 13, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Honor Roll". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1918. p. 14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "William Hudson Rogers Hall Dedication". FSU Digital Library. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ "Former FSU professor dies". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. July 12, 1975. p. 10. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
