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Series II: Philanthropic - Awards, recognition, memorials, 1939-76

 Series

Scope and Contents note

This series includes Mrs. Fondren's certificates, plaques, resolutions, awards, citations, honorary degrees with academic hoods, with programs, newsclippings, commemorative albums related to Rice's Fondren Library dedication, Southern Methodist University, and Methodist Hospital (Houston), among others.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 - 1976
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1925 - 1960

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586. Allow 24 hours retrieval time.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet ( (18 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
713-348-2586