Identity elements
Reference code
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1944-1997 (Creation)
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet, 2.00 Boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
1922 Born April 19 near Barnes, Kansas, son of Floyd and Dora (Wesche) Roper
1940 Graduated high school in Barnes. Attended Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science
1943 Left Kansas State to enlist in US Army. Completed basic training at… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Roper Papers consists predominantly of photocopied letters from Victor Roper to his wife, Alice Roelfs, while he was participating in the European Theater of World War II. Victor ("Vic") and Alice were married only days after he was commissioned as… read more
System of arrangement
The letters describe his trans-Atlantic voyage, preparation in France, combat experiences in Germany, and post-war duties. The other various documents are divided into a Subject series: Military Documents (1944-1947), Personal Documents (1944-1997), and… read more
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No access restriction: All materials are open for research.
Conditions governing reproduction
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Finding aids
Alternative finding aid found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20210602162359/http://www.lib.k-state.edu/depts/sc_rev/findaids/pc2006-04.php
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
I received accession number P2006.04. Processing of the Roper Papers was completed by Eric Weaver July of 2006.
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Alice Roper
Acqusition Method: Donation
Acqusition Date: 20060101
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
The Roper Papers were donated by Alice Roper in 2005 and consist of photocopies of the correspondence, documents, and photographs of Victor and Alice Roper, the originals having been returned to Mrs. Roper. The collection contains 68 handwritten letters… read more
Specialized notes
- Citation: Preferred Citation: [Item title], [item date], Victor and Alice Roper papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Archivist's note
Finding Aid Author: Eric Weaver
Processing Info: Processing of the Roper Papers was completed by Eric Weaver July of 2006. The accession number of the collection is P2006.04.
Archon processing by Edward Nagurny, graduate research asssistant, June 2015.
Publication Date: 2015-06-19