LibGuides: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: The Legacy

The Fred Rogers Company

The Fred Rogers Company
A non-profit TV production company founded by Fred Rogers that has created shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Peg + Cat to carry on Mister Rogers' legacy.

The Fred Rogers Center

Fred Rogers Center
A non-profit formed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania - Fred Rogers' hometown - in order to carry on his legacy of caring.
The Fred Rogers Archive
Within the Fred Rogers Center is the archive where X the Owl and other characters now reside. Learn about the collections here.
The Wonder of It All: Fred Rogers and the Story of an Icon
A publication by the Fred Rogers Center.
Fred Rogers: A Legacy of Caring
A publication by the Fred Rogers Center.

One of Mister Rogers' sweaters, all knitted by his mom, is on display in the Smithsonian's Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Source: Rudi Riet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Resources from the Web

NPR: Mister Rogers Is Coming Back To Your Neighborhood, On A Stamp
The Mister Rogers stamp will be available on March 23, 2018 to honor the 50th anniversary of the first episode of the show.
Post-Gazette: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Turns 50
A fun read for behind-the-scenes scoops and the legacy Mister Rogers left on the crew.
Heinz History Center: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Exhibit
See items from the show at Pittsburgh's own Heinz History Center, located in the Strip District.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: Fred Rogers and Us
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is home to many of the puppets and artifacts from the show.

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This guide was created by Kelsey O'Rourke, MLIS.