Background
Rogers, Benjamin Franklin was born on December 10, 1917 in St. Paul. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Ruth De Coster Rogers.
Rogers, Benjamin Franklin was born on December 10, 1917 in St. Paul. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Ruth De Coster Rogers.
AB, Harvard University, 1940. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1951.
Professor history Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1950—1960. Vice president Jacksonville University, 1960—1964. Dean College Humanities Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1964—1966.
Head Department History Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa, 1966—1973. Professor history Ottumwa Heights College, 1973—1980, retired, 1980. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member of Florida History Society (board directors, member editorial board), American History Association.
Married Peggy Louise Brodrick, September 9, 1972. Children: Ruth, Benjamin, Karl, David, Susan, Sara, Clay.