Bruce Rogers

American typographer, type designer, and book designer (1870-1957)
Person human Q4978228
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Bruce Rogers

Summary

Bruce Rogers is a human[1]. Born in Linwood[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1870[3]. He passed away in New Fairfield[4]. He died on May 21, 1957[5]. He worked as a graphic designer[6], writer[7], and exlibrist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bruce Rogers's place of birth was Linwood[2].
  • Bruce Rogers passed away in New Fairfield[4].
  • Bruce Rogers was born on May 14, 1870[3].
  • Bruce Rogers was born on 1870[10].
  • Bruce Rogers died on May 21, 1957[5].
  • Bruce Rogers died on 1957[11].
  • Bruce Rogers held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Bruce Rogers's professions included graphic designer[6].
  • Bruce Rogers worked as a writer[7].
  • Bruce Rogers worked as an exlibrist[8].
  • Bruce Rogers's field of work was typography[13].
  • Bruce Rogers was educated at Purdue University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Bruce Rogers is Oxford Lectern Bible[15].
  • Bruce Rogers received the AIGA Medal[16].
  • Bruce Rogers is recorded as male[17].
  • Bruce Rogers's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bruce Rogers's Commons category is recorded as Bruce Rogers (typographer)[19].
  • Bruce Rogers's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[20].
  • Bruce Rogers's family name is recorded as Rogers[21].
  • Bruce Rogers's given name is recorded as Bruce[22].
  • Bruce Rogers's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[23].
  • Bruce Rogers's described by source is recorded as American type: design & designers[24].
  • Bruce Rogers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Bruce Rogers's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[26].
  • Bruce Rogers's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Linwood[2], Bruce Rogers… Recorded date of birth include May 14, 1870[3] and 1870[10].

Education

Bruce Rogers's education included a stint at Purdue University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include graphic designer[6], writer[7], and exlibrist[8]. Bruce Rogers's field of work was typography[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bruce Rogers is Oxford Lectern Bible[15].

Recognition

Bruce Rogers received the AIGA Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 21, 1957[5] and 1957[11]. Bruce Rogers died in New Fairfield[4].

Why It Matters

Bruce Rogers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Bruce Rogers born?

Born in Linwood[2], Bruce Rogers…

Where did Bruce Rogers die?

Bruce Rogers passed away in New Fairfield[4].

What did Bruce Rogers do for work?

Bruce Rogers worked as graphic designer[6], writer[7], and exlibrist[8].

Where did Bruce Rogers go to school?

Bruce Rogers was educated at Purdue University[14].

What awards did Bruce Rogers receive?

Honors received include AIGA Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . id.loc.gov. id.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . id.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . id.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Oxford Lectern Bible
    Given name Bruce
    Field of work typography
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library, NADD Wikidata project, WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP
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