Rogers, Albert C., 1888-1959.

In 46 years at the Colorado Museum of Natural History, 1913 to 1959, Albert C. Rogers helped build the Mammals Department from infancy to one recognized nationally for its realistic displays, many still popular today. Albert Cusack Rogers was born in 1888 in Washington, D. C. As a youth he learned taxidermy and after high school he joined the staff of the United States National Museum in Washington. He moved to New York City after accepting a position as preparator with the American Museum of Natural History. In 1913 he came to Denver to work at the young Colorado Museum (now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science) as preparator in the Mammals Department. For the next 25 years he was responsible for preparing and mounting all mammal specimens, large and small, with many self-collected. An expert photographer and hunter, Rogers was an enthusiastic field collector who carefully planned his trips and exhibits. He arranged and led numerous collecting expeditions, from Alaska to the jungles of Central America. When the specimens arrived at the Museum, he expertly prepared and placed them in meticulously prepared dioramas and displays that brought national acclaim to the Museum. In addition to his technical skills, Rogers was a caring and thoughtful person. He was highly regarded by Museum staff and he had made many friends for the Museum in the community and in natural history circles. In 1932 he married Isabella Cass of Denver. In 1938 he was appointed Curator of Mammals, a position he held until his sudden death in 1959.

From the description of Albert C. Rogers papers 1876-1979. (Denver Museum of Nature & Science). WorldCat record id: 68965212

In 46 years at the Colorado Museum of Natural History, 1913 to 1959, Albert C. Rogers helped build the Mammals Department from infancy to one recognized nationally for its realistic displays, many still popular today.

Albert Cusack Rogers was born in 1888 in Washington, D. C. As a youth he learned taxidermy and after high school he joined the staff of the United States National Museum in Washington. He moved to New York City after accepting a position as preparator with the American Museum of Natural History. In 1913 he came to Denver to work at the young Colorado Museum (now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science) as preparator in the Mammals Department. For the next 25 years he was responsible for preparing and mounting all mammal specimens, large and small, with many self-collected.

An expert photographer and hunter, Rogers was an enthusiastic field collector who carefully planned his trips and exhibits. He arranged and led numerous collecting expeditions, from Alaska to the jungles of Central America. When the specimens arrived at the Museum, he expertly prepared and placed them in meticulously prepared dioramas and displays that brought national acclaim to the Museum. In addition to his technical skills, Rogers was a caring and thoughtful person. He was highly regarded by Museum staff and he had made many friends for the Museum in the community and in natural history circles. In 1932 he married Isabella Cass of Denver. In 1938 he was appointed Curator of Mammals, a position he held until his sudden death in 1959.

From the guide to the Albert C. Rogers papers, 1876-1979, (Denver Museum of Nature & Science)