Rogers, R. Max, 1918-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1918 - 2011
Biographical History
R. Max Rogers (1918-2011) was a professor of German in Utah.
Citation:
His German through conversational patterns ... 1965Deseret news, December 21, 2011 (R. Max Rogers; d. 2011 in Provo, Utah; in 2011; b. 1918 in Peterson, Utah; parents: Curtis W. and Rachel Robison Rogers; attended Morgan High, participated in sports, student-body president; attended Brigham Young University; m. Florence Francis; PhD, Stanford University; taught German at Brigham Young University; created BYU Study Abroad Program, led first student tour to Europe; advised Missionary Training Center; helped write German text books; chair of Department of Modern and Classical Languages; associate dean of College of Humanities, 1969-1981; . The highlight of his long teaching career was receiving the Karl G. Maeser Teaching Excellence Award. He was also honored as Emeriti Alumni; served in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as bishop's counselor, bishop, and high councilor; served two temple missions in the Swiss and Atlanta temples; sealer in the Provo Temple)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The challenges and the joys of one lifetime
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340918]
Identifier: MSS SC 2912
Scope and Contents
Two-part autobiography written primarily in 1981 and 1995. Part one recalls his early life in Peterson, Utah, 1918-1931; and Morgan, Utah, 1931-1936. Also recounts experiences as undergraduate and graduate student at Brigham Young University, 1936-1942; PhD candidate at Stanford University, 1942-1945; and faculty member and administrator at Brigham Young University, 1945-1983. Part two covers period 1982-1995. Subjects include his participation in BYU study abroad program in Vienna, 1982;...
Dates:
1981-1995
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections