Rogers, Fairman, 1833-1900
Alternative namesFairman Rogers (1833-1900) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an A.B. in 1853 and an A.M. in 1856. He served as Professor of Civil Engineering until 1864 and as a Trustee from 1871 to 1886 at the University of Pennsylvania. He was engaged in surveys of the Potomac River for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He was well published on engineering topics, but was equally well known for riding and driving matters as he was the founder of the Philadelphia Coaching Club and the first person in Philadelphia to drive a four-in-hand.
From the description of Papers, 1849-1862. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122528500
Professor of civil engineering at the University of Pennsylvania; first sergeant of Philadelphia's First Troop (cavalry) in the Civil War; one of fifty original members of the National Academy of Sciences; founding member of the Union League (Philadelphia) and the Philadelphia Coaching Club; member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Philosophical Society.
From the description of Bound page proofs and pedigrees, ca. 1870-1897. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155863488
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| correspondedWith | Hilgard, Julius Erasmus | person |
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| associatedWith | Ingersoll, Joseph R. (Joseph Reed), 1786-1868. | person |
| correspondedWith | Jenkins, Thornton A. | person |
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| associatedWith | Leconte, Joseph | person |
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| associatedWith | Meek, Fielding B. | person |
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| associatedWith | Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873. | person |
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| associatedWith | Potter, Alonzo, 1800-1865. | person |
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| Philadelphia |
| Mint |
| Fluids |
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| University of Pennsylvania |
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| Meteorology |
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| Natural history |
| Treasury Department |
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| American Philosophical Society |
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| Steam engines |
| Franklin Institute |
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| Photography |
| Academy Of Natural Sciences In Philadelphia |
| Henry Family |
| Recommendations For Positions |
| Mechanics |
| Engineering--Study and teaching |
| Scientific publications |
| Magnetism |
| Harvard |
| District of columbia |
| Smithsonian Exchange |
| Architecture |
| National Academy of Sciences |
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Birth 1833-11-15
Death 1900-08-22
Male
Americans
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