25. Social and political sciences

This collection consists of research materials compiled by William Martin, Rice University professor of sociology, during the course of his research on the Christian religious right in the United States, as well as fundamentalists, fundamentalist education, evangelists such as Billy Graham, and other aspects of conservative Christian organizations. The materials consists of correspondence, notes, videos, transcriptions of video interviews, pamphlets, and books.

These papers include correspondence between University of Houston economist Ervin Zingler and his wife, Gilberta, as well as academic materials, publications and awards.

The papers of anthropologist Dr. Edward Norbeck, an expert in the cultures of the Pacific Ocean area, consist of correspondence, lecture notes, article drafts dating from his years at Rice University and at the University of California at Berkeley.

Newspaper articles, political campaign materials, Texas and national Republican Party ephemera and publications reflecting the research interests of lawyer, author, scholar and Rice alumnus Douglas Harlan.

Research materials compiled by Dr. Keith Hamm, Edwards Professor in the Rice University Dept. of Political Science, dealing with development of specialization in U.S. state legislatures during the 20th century, policymaking, committee voting, interest groups, campaign finance, state laws, and reports.

The Chandler Davidson Academic papers collection includes course materials, selected student papers, information on minorities at Rice, Athletic Committee materials, and other publications, clippings, letters, and materials relating to Rice received from Research Professor and Tsanoff Chair of Public Affairs Emeritus Davidson.

The Shirley Wetzel archaeology notes on Nottingham include both primary sources from Wetzel’s work on the 1890 Nottingham Lace Factory site, sources used in identifying archaeological finds, press surrounding the discoveries she made, and materials from her presentation of the work in 2007, such as maps and powerpoint slides.

Rice University Dean of Social Sciences search records contain documents related to the 1995-1996 and 2006-2006 searches for a new dean of the School of Social Sciences. Applicant materials, committee minutes, and other documents relevant to the search committee are included.

Documents related to the daily business of the Sociology Department, including annual reports, faculty evaluations, and office memos.

The collection consists of records related to the 1990 Economic Summit, which took place on the Rice University campus. It includes a detailed schedule as well as information about specific meeting locations and the building modifications they required. It was created by Sally McKeag during the time she served as the site director.