Series IV: Scholarships and Endowed Chairs
Scope and Contents
The papers of Rice University's sixth president, Malcolm Gillis, reflect the daily business of the the president's office during the years 1993-2004, and include correspondence, memos, notes, drafts, memos related to on and off campus departments and groups. Photocopies of Gillis' outgoing correspondence in included. Subjects include a comprehensive strategic plan; an extensive fund-raising campaign; development of an extensive building program; biggest expansion of Humanities facilities to date; increased international presence through such programs as the Baker Institute for Public Policy, study abroad and International University Bremen; community relations; analysis of athletics at Rice and much more.
Dates
- Creation: 1993 - 2004
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University. Office of the President (Organization)
Access Restrictions
Access requires special permission from the President's Office. Contact the Woodson Research Center for instructions.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 126 Linear Feet (252 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu