Rice University
Organization
Found in 148 Collections and/or Records:
Julian Huxley letter to Mr. Fred Dyke
Collection
Identifier: MS 0058
Abstract:
Personal letter from biologist Sir Julian Huxley to Mr. Fred Dyke, a Rice Institute student, in regards to meeting for tea.
Dates:
1914
Kathleen S. Matthews academic papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 149
Abstract
These records consist of the academic and Rice University-related work, correspondence, course materials, publications, and student work of Kathleen S. Matthews.
Dates:
1973 - 2020
Lynette S. Autrey papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0051
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
Pallas Athene Literary Society records
Collection
Identifier: UA 212
Overview
The Pallas Athene Literary Society (PALS) was formed in 1919 when the Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) split and was an active organization at Rice until 1966 when it disbanded. The records consist of a ledger book containing minutes of the society’s meetings (September 23, 1924 – May 14, 1929), newspaper clippings pertaining to various members and alumnae, and several programs and pamphlets of the society’s activities.
Dates:
1919 - 1968
Rice Center for Community Design + Research records
Collection
Identifier: UA 181
Overview
The collection consists of both published and unpublished records of projects undertaken by the Rice Center for Community Design + Research, subsequently the Rice Center. It also includes records of two projects of the University of Louisville which served as precursors to much of the early research completed at the Rice Center.
Dates:
1968 - 1987
Rice Institute Computer Project records
Collection
Identifier: UA 087
Overview
This collection contains records of the first computer developed at Rice University (then Rice Institute) including correspondence, memoranda, manuals, news clippings, photographs, and drawings.
Dates:
1956 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1974
Rice Institute Dramatic Club records
Collection
Identifier: UA 035
Overview
The collection includes scripts from the 1920s as well as programs, ephemera, and photographs. In addition there are newsclippings and a ledger beginning in 1931 and continuing through 1934 containing lists of members, committee assignments, and minutes of meetings.
Dates:
1917 - 1950
Rice Institute Formal Opening Invitations and Responses
Collection
Identifier: UA 266
Overview
In response to the Rice Institute's invitation to its formal opening in 1912, a number of institutions worldwide responded favorably, delegating representatives and sending good wishes and encouragement to the new institution. In addition, this collection contains a number of later invitations from other colleges and universities to attend similar anniversaries, and the Rice Institute's responses thereto. (1 box)
Dates:
1912 - 1924
Rice Institute Formal Opening Programs and Information Packets
Collection
Identifier: UA 317
Overview
These records contain programs and information packets from the formal opening of the Rice Institute, October 10-12, 1912.
Dates:
1912
Rice Institute Pamphlet and Rice University Studies records
Collection
Identifier: UA 013
Abstract
This collection contains working drafts, business correspondence and receipts, and related material from "Rice University Studies," a university publication of scholarly works.
Dates:
1915 - 1981