Victor and Alice Roper papers

Identity elements

Reference code

US US kmk P2006.04

Level of description

Collection

Title

Victor and Alice Roper papers

Date(s)

  • 1944-1997 (Creation)

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet, 2.00 Boxes

Name of creator

(1922-1997)

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 atread 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 asread 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), andread 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

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 lettersread 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

198

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

Access points

Subject access points