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Rice University

 Organization

Found in 79 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph W. Chamberlain Space Physics correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0319
Abstract: This collection is composed of the letters of Joseph W. Chamberlain, retired Professor of Space Physics and Astronomy at Rice University, Houston, Texas. It consists of correspondence in his specialized research areas.
Dates: 1955 - 1980

Julian Huxley letter to G. W. N. Eggers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0057
Abstract: Personal letter from biologist Sir Julian Huxley to his student G.W. Hordholtz Eggers regarding their time working together in the biology lab at Rice Institute.
Dates: 1916

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

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

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Overview The collection consists of both published and unpublished records of projects undertaken by the Rice Center for Community Design + Research, subsequently the Rice Center.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 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

Rice Institute/Rice University Charter Trial records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 275
Overview These records reflect the court proceedings of and alumni and public response to Rice Institute's Charter trial of 1964 and later appeals and judgments. The lawsuit was brought by the Rice Institute Trustees seeking to alter the Institute's original charter to allow admission of students of color and to enable the school to charge tuition. Additional changes to the charter in 1982 and 1998 relating to structure of the board of trustees and the university's legal ability to borrow money are also...
Dates: 1963 - 1998

Rice Memorial Center records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 351
Abstract These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits.
Dates: 1962 - 2012

Rice University 1990-1991 Charter Centennial Celebration Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 256
Overview The collection consists of planning materials in preparation for the 1990-91 celebration of the centennial of the charter establishing Rice Institute. The collection includes the committee’s charge from President George Rupp, records of committee and subcommittee membership, notes, memos, meeting minutes, recommendations, reports, and correspondence.
Dates: 1987 - 1990