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William Penn Adair Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator. He was born as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, in the Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma), and is known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son". [2]
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum is a 19,052-square-foot (1,770 m 2) museum in Claremore, Oklahoma that memorializes entertainer Will Rogers.The museum houses artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, and manuscripts pertaining to Rogers' life, and documentaries, speeches, and movies starring Rogers are shown in a theater. [1]
Pages in category "Cultural depictions of Will Rogers" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. M.
Riding into the Sunset is a bronze sculpture by Electra Waggoner Biggs, depicting Will Rogers on his horse, Soapsuds. There are four castings, located in Fort Worth, Texas, Claremore, Oklahoma, Lubbock, Texas, and Dallas, Texas. [1] The work was commissioned in 1937, by Amon G. Carter, a friend of Rogers, following Rogers death in 1935. Biggs ...
The mansion of Oklahoma native Will Rogers, Hollywood’s highest-paid 1930s actor and esteemed vaudevillian actor, just sold for $14 million in July in Los Angeles.. Rogers was born on Nov. 4 ...
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Some cultural and historical artifacts, including artwork, were also moved from the Will Rogers State Historic Park before the fire ripped through. Both parks were closed around 10:30 a.m. on Jan ...
Rogers played in eight games for Mississippi State this year in a beleaguered season for the Bulldogs. He completed 59.9% of his passes for 1,626 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions.