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Rice University

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Found in 148 Collections and/or Records:

Rice University Thresher student newspaper editor (Brady Tyson) papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0030
Abstract

The collection consists of 1948 and 1949 correspondence with Brady Tyson, editor of the Rice Thresher; his editorials favoring admission of qualified African Americans to Rice Institute; and newspaper reports on the Tyson material and public response to it. The content ends with President Huston’s letter to the editor of the Thresher, pointing out that Rice was chartered for white students only.

Dates: 1948 - 1949

Rice University Treasurer's Office records regarding Town Lot Sales Records and Rice Hotel and Houston Endowment

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0002
Abstract

The collection consists of sales/payment records, tax records, maps, deeds, and correspondence concerning the town lots received by the Rice Institute from the Rice Estate and others purchased in later years. Also included are deeds, construction contracts, inventories, tax records, and correspondence concerning the Rice Hotel and 99-year lease with the Houston Endowment.

Dates: 1868 - 1986

Rice University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0236
Abstract

The collection consists of records of the work of the faculty Committee on the Undergraduate Curriculum over the period 1966 through 1990. There are membership lists, meeting minutes, reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Topics covered include general graduation requirements, specific requirements in particular departments, evaluation of particular programs, student advising, curriculum revision, and debate about credit for Advanced Placement courses.

Dates: 1964 - 2017

Rice University Vice President for Student Affairs records: Ronald Stebbings, 1969-1985

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0216
Abstract This collection contains papers from Ronald Stebbings, former Vice President of Student Affairs. It includes minutes of faculty meetings of the entire university, as well as faculty meetings of the Space Physics and Astronomy program. It also contains various papers relating to the athletic committee, the publications Faculty Club Forum, and On Campus, and the Honor System. Also contains a photo directory of of faculty, research associates, students, and staff, as well as various items...
Dates: 1969 - 1985

Rice University Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies Search records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0092
Abstract

The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies search committee, 1995-1996, was chaired by Ken Kennedy. These records reflect the course of the search and his role as chair. Access to this material requires special permission.

Dates: 1995 - 1996

Rice University Vice Provost for Research search

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0290
Abstract

The material in this collection consists of material pertaining to Rice University's search for a Vice Provost of Research. Files present include candidate CVs, lists of potential candidates, an outline of the Vice Provost for Research search goals, and the selected candidate's offer letter and background check.

Dates: 2007

Rice University Welfare Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0177
Abstract

The collection consists of the notes, correspondence, and minutes of the Committee on University Welfare, formed in 1961. It served as a grievance committee until 1971 when the committee disbanded and its functions were taken over by the newly organized Faculty Council and the University Council.

Dates: 1961 - 1972

Rice University Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0129
Abstract

In 1997, Rice University began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Dates: 1997-1998

Rice University's University Relations Audio-Video records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0126
Abstract

Audio and video related to the daily work of the Rice University Office of University Relations.

Dates: 1962-2005

Ruth Young McGonigle architectural papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0022
Abstract:

This collection consists of architectural drawings done by Ruth Y. McGonigle during her private practice in Brownsville, TX. She designed mostly residential houses with the exception of a few public buildings.

Dates: 1959 - 1983

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Subject
Universities and colleges 131
Correspondence 78
Records (documents) 57
photographs 30
Minutes (Records) 25
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Clippings (books, newspapers, etc.) 23
Rice University 21
Texas 21
Education 20
Reports 19
Programs (publications) 13
Social life and customs 13
College students 12
Universities and colleges -- Administration 10
Women 10
Universities and colleges -- Faculty 9
Business 7
Ephemera 7
Video recordings 7
Collectibles 6
Directories 6
Manuscripts 6
Texas -- Houston 6
Albums (books) 5
Architecture 5
Art 5
Editorials 5
Authors 4
Diaries 4
Handbooks and manuals 4
Lectures 4
Newsletters 4
Oral histories 4
Slides 4
Sound recordings 4
Syllabi 4
African Americans 3
Alumni and alumnae 3
Biographies 3
College teachers 3
Engineering 3
Legal instruments 3
Physics 3
Research 3
Speeches 3
Sports 3
Theater 3
Twentieth century 3
World War (1939-1945) 3
newspapers 3
Academic libraries 2
American literature 2
Architectural drawings 2
Biochemistry 2
Biologists 2
Chemistry 2
Civil rights 2
Commencement ceremonies 2
Contracts 2
Deeds 2
Education, Higher 2
Environment 2
Fund raising 2
Interviews 2
Lists 2
Literature 2
Maps 2
Negatives (photographs) 2
Obituaries 2
Petroleum industry and trade 2
Politics and government 2
Postcards 2
Segregation in higher education 2
Theater -- Production and direction 2
United States 2
World War (1914-1918) 2
Academic theses 1
Agriculture 1
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) 1
Americans -- Civil rights 1
Architecture, American 1
Astronomy 1
Austria 1
Bibliographies 1
Biology 1
Book clubs (Discussion groups) 1
Book thefts 1
Buckminsterfullerene 1
Business enterprises 1
Campus police 1
Charities 1
Chemical engineering -- Study and teaching 1
Chemists 1
College buildings 1
College presidents 1
College publications 1
College sports 1
College student newspapers and periodicals 1
Colloids 1
Computer programming 1
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