Descriptive Summary
MSS 3726
Henry Rogers Papers,
(1966- 1992)
Henry Rogers
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
75 cartons (112.5 linear ft.)
Henry C. Rogers was born
in 1914 in Irvington, New Jersey. The Great Depression halted his plans to earn
a Business degree from the Warton School, part of the University of
Pennsylvania, and he ended up clipping newspapers for a Public Relations woman
in Los Angeles in 1935. He later went on to set up his own Public Relations
firm with Warren Cowan. Rogers & Cowan was arguably the leading Public
Relations firm for many actors and companies in Hollywood and elsewhere. He
recorded his life in his autobiography Walking the
Tightrope in 1985. He died on April 28, 1995.
Collection of papers concerning the
works and associations of Henry C. Rogers. Contains records for clients,
companies, foundations and other organizations associated with Rogers and Cowan
Public Relations Company.
Provenance
Donated by Henry Rogers
Access
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the Arts and Communications Archives of the L. Tom Perry Special
Collections.
Conditions of Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary
copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Henry Rogers Papers must be
obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry
Special Collections Board of Curators.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: MSS 3726; Henry Rogers
Papers (1966- 1992); Arts and Communications; L. Tom Perry Special Collections,
Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
Following Citations:MSS 3726, LTPSC.
Subject Tracings
Institutions
Rogers and Cowan.
People
Henry C. Rogers.
Warren Cowan.
Places
Irvington, New Jersey.
Hollywood, California.
Genre/Form
Letters.
Manuscripts.
Newspaper clippings.
Photographs.
Videocassettes.
Audiocassettes.
Subject
Public relations consultants--United States.
Success in business.
Container List
Henry Rogers Papers
Henry Rogers Papers
Carton
Contents
1
Scripts, books, letters, quotations and memoranda.
(1975- 1984).
- Scripts: A Sense of Humor;
Stompin' at the Savoy; The
Random Factor.
- Heidi Rubenstein. (1981-1983).
- Answers to the most often asked questions about the
1984 Summer games.
- Advisory Commissions for Diplomacy report.
(1982).
- Dick Taylor. (1975-1983).
- Kathie Berlin. (1980-1983).
- Recording tapes: John Douglas French Foundation appeals
(1984).
- West Dinner Playhouse file, including production costs
etc.
2
Memoranda, letters, invoices, articles, papers and
chronological records. (1983- 1984).
- Chronological records. (Apr.- Dec. 1984).
- Mixed papers. (1983-1984).
3
Letters, articles, memoranda and newspapers clippings.
(1974- 1985).
- Multiple folders concerning people, companies,
foundation records and finance, recommends for property, places communication,
expos, executive committee information, public relations, campaign outlines and
University information.
4
Letters, written manuscripts, clippings and articles.
(1984-1986).
- Hiring and quitting.
- Accounts receivable collection reports- client
memoranda.
- Papers about "Women and the Workplace."
5
Newsletters, photographs, scripts and reports.
(1982).
- Advisory commission records.
- Scripts: Playing for Time,
A. Miller; Runaway, L. Weintraub (pts. 1-3);
An American Gentleman: W. Byrd II.
- Gas market report.
- President's International Youth Exchange
Initiative.
- Air 1 information.
- Chamber of Commerce, LA report. (1982).
- USIA World magazines.
6
Folders. (1979- 1983).
- Finance and marketing for Montgomery Ward Company
including articles, memoranda, newspapers.
- US banknotes corporation: letters and information.
(1983).
- UPI.
- C. Z. Wilson: Joint Center for Community Studies.
(1981).
- Milton Wexler.
- Villa Taverna Foundations.
- Rio de Janeiro: information and program.
- Pacific triangle (Rodeo collection). (1979).
- Don Reynolds.
- Premiere (Burt Harris and Ron Castell).
- Polygram pictures.
- Peterson publishing. (1979-1982).
7
Manuscripts.
- Prince Philip is Expecting
You, H. C. Rogers.
- Rogers Rules for Career Women
Headed for the Top, H. C. Rogers.
8
Files, financial records, letters, resumes, memoranda,
programs and news releases. (1985).
- Miscellaneous files: Jun.- Dec. 1985.
- Chronological files: Jun. - Dec. 1985, includes
newspaper articles.
9
Reports and general information. (1979-
1987).
- American Film Institute.
- Minutes and financial report for board meetings.
(1984-1986).
- AFI. (1985).
- Music Center Unified Fund. (1985).
- Music Center. (1979-1986).
- National Endowment for the Arts.
- National Foundation for the Advancement of the
Arts.
- Performing Arts Council. (1980- 1985).
- Tel Aviv Entrepreneur program. (1984).
- Rope center. (1980-1981).
- Pro- peace. (1985).
- David Horowitz. (1984-1987).
- David Carey. (1984).
- Michael Ameen. (1985).
- President's Council for Youth Exchange. (1984).
10
Letters, reports, information, plans, newspapers,
articles and membership records. (1977-1985).
- Israel- foreign affairs.
- Tel Aviv.
- Robin Murphy.
- Juliet Morrison.
- American Jewish Committee Lists.
- AJC- Dinner honoring H. C. Rogers.
- W. Coast Father's Day Council information.
- LA County Museum.
- Jewish Federation Council.
11
Letters, manuscripts, articles and memoranda. (1973-
1983).
- US Foreign Press centers.
- Frontier.
- Fox photographs: C. Newton.
- Globe Financial.
- Lorne Green.
- HBO.
- IBM.
- Jovan public relations plan.
12
Letters, photographs, information, proposals, clippings
and catalogs, manuscripts and draft plans. (1982- 1986).
- Niki De St. Phalle- perfume list.
- Del. Monte- public relations.
- Information concerning: Desert Inn, Disney, Judith De.
Paul Chalice Productions, Max Factor, Famous Amos, Federal National Mortgage
Association, First Beverly Bank, Guess? Jeans, Armand Hammer, Herbalife, D. H.
Baker Jacobs Co and JAG.
- Information concerning: Warren England, Charlie
Garfield, Robin Moore, Peter Miller and Robert Paterson.
- Evie Magnowski- Brazilia.
- Biography of George Marcian.
- Henry's Hofstra file.
- New telephone systems- finance etc.
13
Newspapers, bulletins, articles, letters, invitations,
books, magazines and memoranda. (1978-1980).
- Eulogies.
- Charmin', P. and
G.
- Bear Valley and Telluride, Colorado.
- Book files, clips and quotes.
- Reviews and original clips.
- Media lists- responses.
- Walking the
Tightrope.
14
Letters, photographs and mixed papers.
(1984-1985).
- US Olympic Committee.
- Bruce Herschenson Commentary.
- USIA.
- U.S. information Agency.
- Museum of Broadcasting.
- Correspondence.
15
Newspaper and magazine articles and letters.
(1979-1980).
- J. Wallace forward- column clips.
- Reviews.
- Press clips.
- Pitch letters.
- General correspondence.
- Fan mail.
16
Framed certificates, awards and sayings.
- Framed certificates, awards and sayings.
17
Legal documents, memoranda, books and manuscripts.
(1991).
- New York Stan: Prelude to the
Corrupt New York City Judges, S. Yalkowsky.
- Memoranda to publishers.
- Copies of Gregson Bautzer: The
Rise of the Hollywood Lawyer, H. C. Rogers.
- Legal documents/ guidelines.
18
Letters, articles, memoranda, fact sheets, newspapers,
schedules, news releases, gift lists. (1981-1982).
- Birthday book for George Burns.
- Information concerning: Danny Kaye, Paul Newman,
Foreman Carl, Ron Cohen, Kasjan Laurie, Frank Perry, Pia Zadora, Carl Foreman,
Anthony Andrews, Jack Valenti and Sy Weintraub.
- The Man from Snowy
River.
- Information concerning: Brookton Enterprises, IDC, EMI
films, PSO, EMI- TV, Ernst and Whinney, Georgia Frontier and CBS.
- The Jigsaw Man.
- Danny Kaye Dinner- tribute.
19
Letters, membership directories, magazines, articles and
newspapers. (1986-1987).
- Deidre Hall.
- "Scandia" menu.
- Newspapers: W and
WWD.
20
Letters, schedules, memoranda, research and guides.
(1979-1986).
- Information concerning: Jan Hausrath, Morgan Mason, Liz
Weil, Paul Anka, Jane Fonda, Sarah Purcell, Burt Reynolds, Joan Armstrong,
Susan Arons, Martin Bores, Royce Weiner, Morgan Stanley, Jack Sharpless, Bob
Schwartz, John Scanlon and Ed Pressman.
- Academy of Motion Pictures and Art Sciences
announcements.
- Columbia pictures.
- CBS Theatrical Films- legal documents.
- Rastar.
- Columbia Rastar (investments).
- Center for Demo Policy.
- CMI Films.
- PSO- Producers sales organization.
- HCR- Pitch letters.
21
Letters, memoranda, mixed papers.
(1977-1983).
- Orientation meeting notes.
- Board minutes and memoranda.
- Magazines and public relations.
- Personnel lists.
- USIA information.
- USIA Public Relations committee.
- International Youth Exchange program.
- Financial records.
22
Letters and clippings relating to Danielle Steel.
(1981-1984).
- Danielle Steel documents.
23
Folders. (1978-1984).
- IMDI.
- Embassy.
- Gary Dartwall.
- USIA. (1985).
- Charles Wick Lunch.
- Suzuki of America.
- Texas Institute. (1984).
- AFI (American Film Institute). (1984).
- Board Meeting minutes, finances etc.
- AFI (American Film Institute) Seminar. (1984).
- Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith.
- American Council fro the arts. (1984).
- General travel.
- Bob Wood.
- Dr. Milton Wexler.
- Jack Valenti. (1978-1983).
24
Mixed papers, letter, transcripts and newspaper
articles.
- Group lists.
- Richard Mevek (new book pitches to him).
- Biography of Greg Bautzer, H.C. Rogers.
- Reviews.
- Book excerpts.
- Suburban Commando, incoming correspondence.
25
Newspaper articles, letters and photographs.
(1983-1985).
- The Turbulent Teens, J. E.
Gardner.
- Mattel. (1984- 1985).
- International Management and Dev. Institute.
- Newspaper articles, letters and photographs concerning:
Kerryn King, Leon Kaplan, Marvin Josephson, Andrew Jaffe and Sam Jaffe.
26
Articles, correspondence and chronological files.
(1978-1983).
- Articles and correspondence concerning: Maffie Brandon,
Joe Brooks, Warren Caviar, Mike Curb and Hugh Downs.
- Colgan Institute.
- Chronological files. (1984).
27
Photographs, pictures, reports and records.
(1975-1983).
- Oman, A History, W.
Philips.
- Board minutes.
- RJR testimony.
- Framed picture of Lyndon B. Johnson.
- Reports.
28
Newspaper articles, letters and records. (1979-
1983).
- USIA records.
- Prospective businesses- B. H. Entertainment,
international.
- New potential music clients.
29
Letters, articles, memoranda and files. (1980-
1983).
- International Student Exchange.
- Group lists.
- Chronological files. (1983).
- Wrigley.
30
Files, papers and financial records.
(1970-1979).
- Personal papers. (1978- 1979).
- Cancer file.
- Potential new businesses.
- Black Angus Cattle.
- Cayman (Alex Turner).
- Finance. (1978).
31
Memoranda, letters, articles and notes. (1971-
1984).
- Executive Committee notes.
- Client records.
- Electric Utility Center for Supervising
Development.
- Exxon.
- Performing Arts Communications.
- Ford meeting notes.
- Public relations.
32
Newspaper articles, magazines and letters.
(1985).
- Texas Instruments.
- Chronological files. (1985).
33
Charts, letters, lists, reports, agreements and finance.
(1985- 1986).
- Rogers & Cowan records.
- Ernst and Whinney.
34
Newspaper articles, letters, meetings and information.
(1977- 1987).
- Information concerning people and companies that were
clients of Rogers and Cowan.
- Faces international, Harman international.
35
Letters, memoranda and newsletters.
(1983-1987).
- Letters, memos and newsletters concerning clients,
companies, foundations, councils, associates and Universities of Rogers and
Cowan.
36
Letters, memoranda and newsletters.
(1982-1984).
- Public relations.
- Information concerning: ABC, Aspen Tennis Tournament,
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Bi-coastal, Zebra books and Bozell and
Jacobs.
37
Letters, facts, magazines and chronological files.
(1985- 1987).
- Letters and facts concerning Corporate sponsors and the
American Arts Council.
- Chronological files. (1986- 1987).
38
Newspaper and magazine articles, letters and
initiatives. (1983-1986).
- USIA.
- Folders concerning: Washington, Muffie Brown and George
Berry.
39
Letters, memoranda, reports and programs, 1977-
1983.
- Music Center.
- LA County Museum of Art.
- LA Chamber of Commerce.
- Fowler- McCracken LAACC.
- CTG.
- Texas Instruments.
- Stone Segal Marketing material.
- Motion Pictures Seminar.
- Harvey Maikowitz.
- Pacific press media center.
40
Magazines, newsletters, letters, lists, pitches,
biographies and press releases. (1980- 1981).
- Folders concerning: files for companies, people and
collections.
- Tour itineraries.
- Weekend Fathers-
Confirmations; Weekend Mothers-
Confirmations; Weekend Partners.
41
Accounts, books, reports, letters, written notes,
transcripts, newspaper articles and personal papers. (1986- 1992).
- Business Diary.
- Description and guide to Cambridge, England.
- Rogers Rules for Massagers and
Motivators.
42
Videocassettes, audio cassettes, letters, invoices and
newspapers. (1979- 1983).
- Videocassettes: 20th Century Fox TV. Manimal; Trauma
Center; Aftermath; Emerald Point NAS; B&J Style, Chuck Peebler.
- Audiocassettes: Cable TV.
- 250 Building Corporation.
- Personal Auto invoices and letters.
- Washington Post style newspaper.
43
Letters, guides and public relations materials.
(1983).
- Rogers & Cowan incorporated. Public
Relations.
- Beecham Cosmetics. Public Relations and orientation
guide.
- Policy and personal manual.
44
Letters, articles and memoranda. (1983).
- Records of clients and companies of Rogers &
Cowan.
- Presentation material.
45
Newspaper articles, letters, memoranda, reports. (1974-
1986).
- Rogers & Cowan business records.
- Records about clients and companies of Rogers &
Cowan.
- AFI (American Film Institute).
- Fee increases.
- New business pitches.
- Financial reports.
- Executive Committee Meeting notes.
46
Manuscripts and excepts. (1979).
- William Morrow books.
- Prince Philip is Expecting
You, H. C. Rogers.
- Rogers Rules for Young Business
Women, H. C. Rogers.
47
Photographs, magazine and newspaper articles, letter and
manuscripts. (1966-1988).
- Receptions and invitations.
- Research concerning Prince Philip, the Duke of
Edinburough.
- Material concerning various foundations.
- Associated Latter- day Media Artists (ALMA) papers and
correspondence.
48
Magazine articles, written notes and manuscripts.
(1987-1988).
- Research concerning sexual harassment in
business.
- Psycho relations.
- Rogers Rules for Business
Women, H. C. Rogers.
- Christmas. (1988).
- Incoming and London correspondence.
49
Manuscripts, newspaper and magazine
articles.
- Prince Philip is Expecting
You, H. C. Rogers, draft manuscript.
- Public Relations material.
50
Manuscripts. (1982).
- Politics of Business, H.
C. Rogers. Manuscript.
- Rogers Rules for Career Women
Headed for the Top, H. C. Rogers. Manuscript.
- Rogers Rules for Business
Women, H. C. Rogers. Manuscript.
51
Magazine articles, papers and manuscripts. (1978-
1982).
- Selling Yourself to
Yourself, H. C. Rogers.
- Prince Philip is Expecting
You, H. C. Rogers.
- Public Relations material.
52
Books, manuscripts and notes. (1980- 1988).
- Excerpts and written notes from various books.
- Associated Latter-day Media Artists (ALMA) records.
- CICA.
- Rogers Rules for Job
Dissatisfaction, H. C. Rogers.
53
Letters, manuscripts, articles and mixed papers.
(1988-1989).
- Abbey House.
- Bamberger Business Management.
- Margeaux.
- Fred Gershon.
- Hufstedler, Kaus, Ettinger.
- Island World.
- Key Art Awards.
- Mexico.
- Thom Mount.
- Music Center.
- Northern Trust of California.
- Arthur Pine,.
- Ron Rogers, Rogers and Associates.
- United Way.
- USC School of Business, Executive in Residence.
- St. Martin's Press.
- Greg Bautzer Book.
- PR News Banquet.
- Fee increases, correspondence, etc.
- Rogers Rules for Business
Women.
54
Letters and mixed papers. (1991).
- Warren Bennis.
- Mary Carol, Ltd.
- Kal Druck.
- El Pollo Loco.
- Fries Entertainment.
- Dr. Robert Kositchek.
- Joe Price.
- RKO.
- Shandwick.
- Talbot and Bannon.
- Mayo Clinic.
- USIA.
- Chronological files. (Jan. - Jul. 1991)
- Awards.
- Articles.
- Biography.
- Personal.
- Resume.
55
Directories and personal papers. (1972-
1986).
- USC Alumni Directory.
- Video Tech Business Plan.
- University files. (1982-1986).
- Henry Rogers, personal. (1972-1982).
56
Letters, programs, newspapers and newsletters. (1985-
1988).
- Melissa and Michael Goddard.
- Malibu Calabasas Court.
- UCLA.
- Ron Rogers personal
- Newsletter.
- West Virginia University.
- USC Entrepreneur.
- UCLA Fan mail.
- Programs for seminars and institutes.
57
Letters, manuscripts and personal papers. (1983-
1989).
- Personal. (1985-1988).
- Correspondence. (1983).
- UCLA Cambridge Program.
- Hitman press release.
- Playing the Power Game.
- Sex discrimination.
- Getting to the Top.
- Understanding the Man You Work
With and For.
- Sex in the Workplace.
- Having it All.
- Rogers Rules for Business
Women.
58
Magazines, articles and reviews. (1990-
1991).
- Music Center magazines.
- Phone call registers. (1990).
- Hitman press releases and letters.
- Production crew lists.
- Manuscript drafts.
59
Chronological Files. (1987- 1988).
- Chronological Files. (1987- 1988).
60
Chronological Files. (1989- 1990).
- Chronological Files. (1989- 1990).
61
Photographs, letters, talks and records. (1984- 1988).
- Walking the Tightrope.
- AFI (American Film Institute). (1987).
- Duke Ellington Memorial Fund.
- Muscular Dystrophy: Stand- up comics.
- Joffrey Ballet.
- Los Angeles Business Journal.
- County Museum. (1984- 1985).
- LA Philharmonic.
- USIA. (1988).
- Photographs: One Hat
Solution; Rogers Rules;
Rogers Rules for Business.
- USSR Bi- Lateral Information Talks.
- Financial reports and minutes for board
meetings.
62
Photographs, letters, articles, talks and manuscripts.
(1987-1991).
- USSR Bi-Lateral Information Talks.
- Miscellaneous photographs.
- Town Hall Speech. (1987).
- Public Relations in Today's Society.
- A Meeting with Dr. Carmon.
- Product Publicity as a Marketing Tool.
- The Music Center.
- International Visitors Council of Los Angeles.
- USIA. (1989-1991).
- Museum of Broadcasting.
- Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Joffrey Ballet and other people.
- Briefing material.
63
Photographs, manuscripts, magazines and letter. (1982-
1988).
- Williamsburg Charter Foundation.
- PR Experts are Destined to Lead.
- A New Goal for Today's PR Officer.
- Miscellaneous List.
- Rogers and Cowan records.
- Art and Media Councils and other organizations.
- Media Resource Guides.
- Israel meeting.
- Music Center Operating Company.
64
Letters, articles and talks. (1980- 1987).
- Miscellaneous lists.
- Right Stuff Guest List.
- Jackson Sculpture.
- Financial Media.
- New York Celebrity.
- Party guest lists.
- Speech file.
- Fund-raising.
65
Quotes, letters, pitches, newspaper and magazine
articles, manuscripts and memoranda. (1985).
- Miscellaneous Speeches.
- Rogers Rules:
Correspondence; Galley Proof; Clippings; Dan Savage; Publicity and
Schedules.
- Bruce Marrin Public Relations.
- Book 3- original.
- Rogers and Cowan letters.
- Publicity schedules.
- Various lists.
66
Lists, letters and mixed papers. (1985-
1988).
- Board and Miscellaneous Lists.
- Carol Hoidra.
- Walter Boran Lists.
- Gala Lists.
- Miscellaneous Associations Lists.
- St. Martin's Correspondence. (1985-1986).
- Membership lists.
- Councils.
- Party information.
- Information concerning various people.
67
Letters, manuscripts and articles. (1983-
1988).
- Rogers Rules
articles.
- Ads- Rogers Rules.
- Ed Victor.
- Fan mail. (1983- 1986).
- Contracts.
68
Letters, manuscripts and mixed papers. (1985-
1987).
- Book 3- File 1.
- A Time to Live, A Time to
Die.
- Book Party- Brentanos.
- Cal State Fullerton- PR Advertising Council.
- CSLB.
- Book 3- File 2.
- Dick Taylor. (1985- 1987).
- Mike Medavoy.
- EF Hutton. (1985).
- Insurance.
- Mastercard. (1986).
- Marsha Medavoy.
- Hillcrest Country Club.
- Grandchildren Trust.
- Mike Goddard.
- Melissa Goddard.
69
Previews, magazine and newspaper articles, book excerpts
and letters. (1985- 1986).
- Press kit.
- Biographies.
- Book parties.
- Press Clippings.
- Fan Mail- One Hat
Solution.
- Book 3- Letters to Executives.
- Accounts, reports and reviews.
70
Letters, manuscripts and mixed papers. (1983-
1988).
- Personal papers. (1989).
- HCR: Visa.
- Partnership Agreements.
- Pain Webber. (1987- 1988).
- Summit Organizations.
- Subscriptions.
- Sprecht. (1985).
- Rosalyn Rogers.
- Prince Philip.
- Book 4.
- Correspondence. (1984- 1987).
- Mark Goddard.
- Employee Agreements.
- Aleon Bennet.
- Charitable Contributions.
- Henry Bamberger.
- American Express.
71
Newspaper and magazine articles, letters and notes.
(1984- 1985).
- Rogers Rules-
Miscellaneous notes.
- Book 2- Boston/ California Pitch Letters.
- Rogers Rules
Clippings.
- Rogers Rules Speaking
Engagements.
- Book 2- New York Pitch Letters.
- Chronological Files. (1985).
- Book Lists.
- Media clippings.
- Rogers and Cowan records.
72
Letters, newspaper and magazine articles, and
lists.
- Rogers Rules- Book
Lists.
- Rogers Rules Clippings.
(1984).
- Publicity schedules.
- Media clippings.
- Radio phones and pitch letters.
- Newspaper and magazine releases.
73
Letters and manuscripts. (1986).
- One Hat Solution.
- Heinwin Book. (2 copies).
- Yearbook of Experts, Authors and Spokespeople- 7th and
8th editions.
- Publicity schedules.
- Pitch letters to magazines.
- Reviews.
74
Letters, newsletter, manuscripts, articles and
lists.
- California Loves Israel.
- Rogers Rules-
Miscellaneous Reviews.
- Quotes and Blurbs: Rules for Success.
- Metamorphosis Interview. (2 copies).
- AFI (American Film Institute). (1986).
- Psychological Factors that may lead to Cancer and how
to treat them.
- William Morris Agency.
- One Hat Solution: Pitch
letters to television- California.
- Fan mail. (1985).
- Synopsis of One Hat
Solution.
- Walden Books Newsletter. (1986).
- New York Pitch Letters- television.
- Washington DC pitch letters.
- Book of Legal Lists.
- Lists of Female Entrepreneurs.
- Book 4. (1986).
- Media Clippings.
75
Newspapers, manuscripts, lists and letters. (1984-
1988).
- News releases. (1984).
- Media List.
- Corporate Connections. (1987).
- UCLA Class. (1987).
- Telephone Answering Services of California.
- Women in Communications. (1988).
- Book Information.
- Hong Kong Trip. (1988).
- Book File.
- Book Promotion.
- Karen Lee.
- Correspondence.
- Accounts.