Robin Rogers, daughter of Dale & Roy Rogers, the famed western movie star couple of the 1940s-50s, was born in 1950 with Down syndrome. Her disability inspired her mother, Dale, to be one of the first celebrities to advocate for people with disabilities. Dale wrote the book, āAngel Unaware,ā to chronicle Robinās short, yet influential life. Her book inspired parents all over the nation to create organizations like DRTC, where people with disabilities can learn, grow and work so they can become productive citizens. In fact, Angel Unaware was written more than 60 years ago, but is still in print today and is sold inĀ DRTCās Robinās Corner Gift Shop.
The Rogers family generously donated items to DRTC from the Roy and Dale Rogers Museum in Branson, Missouri, that were once owned by Robin and mentioned in her motherās book.
When Dusty (Roy Rogers, Jr.) was asked why the family chose DRTC as the home for these treasured items he said, ābecause thatās what my mother would have wanted.ā
After more than 60 years, DRTCās legacy has come full circle. The Robinās Corner museum exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in the DRTC Gift Shop.
Contact
Phone: 405-946-4489
Video: 405-445-7314
Fax: 405-267-6929
Email: pr@drtc.org
By Appointment Only – framing@drtc.org | 405-790-1212
Available Hours Tuesday-Thursday 8:00-4:00
All visitors & customers: please go to our main entrance located at 2502 N Utah Ave. in OKC. Dismiss