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. 18w 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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