Rice University
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lynette S. Autrey papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 051
Abstract:
This collection of materials relates generally to the personal life of Lynette S. Autrey and her family. The Autreys were Houston entrepreneurs and philanthropists, contributing significant gifts of land and funds to Rice University, among other institutions, in support of the humanities, social sciences, and business.
Dates:
1913 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1978
Thomas Lindsey Blayney papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 064
Abstract
Papers of Thomas Lindsey Blayney, a founding member of the faculty of Rice Institute (now University) and Professor of German there from 1912- 1924; materials include records of his military service during World War I (1917-1919), and later appointments as president of Texas State Women’s College (1924-26) and dean of Carleton College (1926-46); also included are family memoirs, correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and memorabilia.
Dates:
1893 - 2004