12/29/1905: “Mr. Al Rodgers (Albert Rodgers)

Entry/Object ID

NP.0878

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

“MR. AL RODGERS.” - - Mr. Al Rodgers, who conducts a successful business in Kansas City, Missouri has one of the most pleasant homes in Kansas City, which shows what thrift, push and energy will do. He is a Kansan by birth. It is only necessary to visit his beautiful home to see what he has accomplished. His home is furnished with finest of carpet and rugs which are all very valuable. (Researcher’s note: An August 18, 1905, Topeka Plaindealer news article indicates Mr. Rodgers was born in 1859 in Platte County, Missouri, and named Albert.)

Date(s) of Creation

12/29/1905

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Albert

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Rodgers, Albert "Al"

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Topeka Plaindealer (Topeka, KS, 1899-1927): 12/29/1905, p. 7

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Kansas City, Kansas

Note

1905.12.29 Al Rogers The_Topeka_Plaindealer_1905_12_29_7.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

12/29/1905: “Mr. Al Rodgers" (Albert Rodgers)