Rogers, Elizabeth Cousins (Elizabeth Schlosser Cousins), 1891-1983
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1891 - 1983
Biographical Statement
Elizabeth Schlosser Cousins Rogers (1891-1983), along with her husband, World War I veteran and union organizer Walter Rogers, were long-time fixtures in New Orleans' Jackson Square. Beginning as early as the 1950s, the couple were known for their vocal espousal of radical leftist politics as long-time members of the Communist Party. They were also known for handing out hand-produced political leaflets on subjects ranging from international politics to the lack of adequate city services in their adopted neighborhood, the majority African American Lower 9th Ward. The Rogers remained active well into their eighties, producing their final published book Songs for the Sidewalk (1981), the year of Walter's death.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elizabeth and Walter Rogers Collection
Collection — Container: 2 Folders
Identifier: 2261
Scope and Contents
This collection includes printed broadsides, correspondence, newsletters, pamphlets, and collected material of New Orleans activists Elizabeth Cousins Rogers and Walter Rogers. Of interest is correspondence and materials related to Elizabeth Rogers and the Citizens Memorial Committee’s efforts to commemorate the contributions of the New Orleans Four, Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost, the 20th anniversary of New Orleans school desegregation event, and...
Dates:
Created: 1969-1985; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-1983; Other: Date acquired: 07/17/1982