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Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

1992 Republican National Convention, Houston Host Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0562
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the official guide and calendar, the Houston Chronicle special convention edition, and numerous give-aways and souvenirs.

Dates: 1992

Anonymous copybook of sermons, fables and letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0224
Abstract

This copybook contains handwritten sermons, fables, and letters. Included are: “A letter concerning a consumption,” “The Ambitious Man punished,” Useful and Amusing Conversations,” Useful and wholesome Reflections,” “Reflections on Voltaire’s Semiramis,” “Reflections on our dying Saviour’s Prayer upon the Cross,” and more.

Dates: 1750 - 1760

Anonymous Girl's Diary, Saarland, Germany

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0274
Abstract:

The manuscript diary is by a young German girl from the Saarland area of Germany, possibly from a rich, Catholic family. The bulk of the diary pertains to the girl’s personal life and daily activities; however, comments about conditions in Germany during the war are also found in the work.

Dates: 1939 - 1941

Austrian History Yearbook papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0015
Abstract

This collection includes manuscripts, related correspondence and notes concerning the publication of the Austrian History Newsletter and Yearbook, consisting primarily of the typescripts for articles.

Dates: 1959 - 1977

Benjamin N. (Woody) Woodson, bronze bust , c. 1960's

 Item — Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of framed paintings,framed and unframed drawings, prints, sculptures, and other artworks donated to the Woodson Research Center/Rice University archives.

Dates: c. 1960's

Bringhurst-Burke Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0644
Abstract

This collection offers a glimpse into early Houston through cartes de viste-photographs of mid-19th century Houstonians, letters, documents, books and diary and journal, as well as the research conducted on many early families.

Dates: 1860 - 1942

Chabad of Houston collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0833
Abstract

The Chabad of Houston collection contains materials related to the institution’s many programs, its history, and especially the galas and events celebrating the impact the Chabad has had on the Houston Jewish community.

Dates: 1990 - 2016

Deutsches Notgeld currency album

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0084
Abstract

This album of emergency paper currency measures 14-5/8”x11-5/8”x1-7/8” album with the printed title “Notgeld 1914-1924.” It contains approximately 640 separate pieces of the paper currency (Notgeld) issued by regional institutions in Germany and Austria-Hungary, primarily around the end of the World War I. Not issued by a central bank, Notgeld was not legal tender but rather an accepted means of payment in a particular locale.

Dates: 1914 - 1928; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1924

Engraved prints of Caprarola and Odense

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0555
Abstract

This collection consists of 2 hand colored engraved prints. These appear to date from 1598 and 1700 but are mounted on acidic board and cannot be fully examined. The prints include bird's-eye views of Italian villa of Caprarola and Danish capital of Odense.

Dates: 1598 and 1700

Great Britain Admiralty account book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0229
Abstract

The account book includes individual wages for officers and crews; allowances for victuals; prices of provisions to be paid to and by the Purser; various allowances and expense lists; lists of French, Dutch and Algiers fleets, including ship names and guns; as well as lists of the major Royal Navy commands, the red, white, and blue squadrons, with ships assigned to each, their commanders, guns, and names of flag officers commanding.

Dates: 1661 - 1692

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Type
Collection 32
Archival Object 4
 
Subject
Correspondence 9
photographs 6
Jews and Jewish life 5
Social life and customs 5
Military 4