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"Cadet Days Of Will Rogers" 1935

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
 Cadet Days Of Will Rogers  1935
This lot includes two (2) very rare booklets about the famous actor, and humorous social commentator Will Rogers, "Cadet Days of Will Rogers", and a copy of the school news pamphlett, the "Kemperite"; both published in December 1935 by his alma mater, Kemper Military School of Boonville, MO. Rogers had just been honored and memorialized on campus on November 3 after his untimely death in a plane crash with famed aviation pioneer Wiley Post earlier in August of that same year. The booklets chronicle his two years as a cadet with personal letters and remembrances from former fellow cadets and instructors, early photographs adorn the pages as well as hand-drawn cartoon sketches depicting him in different situations, many humourous.

Rogers held up a "magic mirror" that reflected iconic American values, he had a knack of moving freely among all social classes, his stance kept him above political parties, and had a passion for fair play. He represented the "American Adam" with his independence and self-made record. Rogers furthermore represented the "American Prometheus" through his commitment to utilitarian methods and his ever-optimistic faith in future progress.

Booklets are in fine condition, some foxing noted, covers have wear consistent with age and handling, otherwise no additional damages noted, measure 9"H x 6"W