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(1879-1935) Journalist. Will Rogers wrote for “The New York Times,” and lived on Austin Street, Forest Hills, in the early 1920s. Many of his writings have been collected in several books.

Full Name

Will Rogers

Locations

Queens

Author's Timeline

1879

BIRTH

William Penn Adair Rogers was born at Rogers Ranch in Oologay, Indian Territory (what is now Oklahoma) on November 4, 1879.

1919

LITWORK

Rogers-Isms, The Cowboy Philosopher On The Peace Conference
Harper & Bros

Writings of Will Rogers.

1920

RESIDENCE

Will Rogers lived on Austin Street, Forest Hills, in the early 1920s.

1924

LITWORK

The Illiterate Digest
New York: A. & C. Boni

Nonfiction.

1927

LITWORK

There's Not a Bathing Suit in Russia
Albert & Charles Boni

Nonfiction.

1935

DEATH

Will Rogers died near Point Barrow, Alaska, on August 15, 1935.

1935

LITWORK

Letters of a Self-Made Diplomat to His President
New York: Albert & Charles Boni

Nonfiction.

1960

LITWORK

Rogers-isms: The Cowboy Philosopher On Prohibition
Stillwater: Oklahoma State University Press



Nonfiction.

1969

LITWORK

Will Rogers: Wise and Witty Sayings of a Great American Humorist
Hallmark Editions
0875290264 / 978-0875290263
Collection of writings.

1982

LITWORK

More Letters of a Self-Made Diplomat
Stillwater: Oklahoma State University Press
0914956221 / 978-0914956228
Nonfiction.

1991

LITWORK

Never Met a Man I Didn't Like
William Morrow Paperbacks

0380768089 / 9780380768080
Writings by Will Rogers edited by Joseph H. Carter.

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