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Printed Material, 1952, 1955, 1966, 1968

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents note

From the Series: Arranged alphabetically. This series includes personal information about Houston, including his vita, awards received, correspondence, and his activities while serving on personal and scientific committees and organizations. Also included are records of Dr. Houston's student days, his Guggenheim Fellowship and his vita.

Also present are awards, appointment books, correspondence about community issues and membership dues, copies of his dissertation, a few financial records and details of his memberships on boards and committees. Houston was active on five science foundations and boards as well as several community oriented committees. He served on the Committee on Houston's Future and the Houston Symphony Society, as well as the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, the National Academy of Science and the National Science Foundation.

Dates

  • 1952, 1955, 1966, 1968

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Extent

From the Series: 35 inches (4 1/4 document boxes).

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA