Rice University

Abstract These records consist of the meeting notes of and information about the inner workings of the Centennial Commission.

Abstract The collection consists of records and object memorabilia from participation by Rice University students in the national quiz tournament known as the College Bowl from 1966 to 2008. The paper records include lists of team member names, results of tournament competition, and scoring sheets from campus tournaments. The objects are trophies from 1982 (national runner-up) and 1991 (national first place), a plaque (1990 national fourth place), and the red electronic lights and activation box used...

Overview The Rice University Commencement files include programs, newsclippings and notes dating from the first commencement in 1916 up to the current day. A majority of the material has been digitized and is available online at https://scholarship.rice.edu/handle/1911/61371.

Overview This collection consists of the schedule of the commencement ceremony, a script of the ceremony, the seating plan, the marching order of faculty participants, a rain plan, a degree listing by candidates, and committee reports, most for the 1986 ceremony.

Abstract This material reflects the daily business of the Dean of Natural Sciences under the leadership of G. King Walters, James Kinsey, and Kathleen Matthews. (19 boxes)

Abstract: Records created by or pertaining to the Dean of Students, including Honor Council cases and disciplinary records.

Overview Records of Dr. David Schneider's career at Rice University dealing with different aspects of Schneider’s career and works. These subseries include letters, e-mails, papers, department data, and evaluations involving Schneider and other faculty within the Psychology Department.

Abstract: This record group contains all the records of the Rice University $33 Million Campaign Office. Included are proposals, requests, reports, correspondence, brochures, and newsletters produced during the campaign.

Overview The collection contains records and printed material on the early land holdings and dealings of William Marsh Rice and the Rice Institute in 45 Texas counties and 4 Louisiana parishes. The collection also contains records and printed material concerning early Rice Institute campus construction, legal matters (including judicial settlements and statements), institutional housekeeping (including receipts and invoices from 1891-1907), and campus area property and construction.

Overview These papers include the correspondence, memos, newsclips, and information on candidates under consideration from the Faculty-Student Committee for the Selection of a President following the August 1968 resignation of Kenneth Pitzer.