architecture. Architecture

Overview The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to Raymond Brochstein’s philanthropic gifts and service to Rice University, as well as a certificate of recognition in his career as an architect.

Overview This collection documents not only the early years of the Rice Institute, but also the years the institute was in the planning stages and William Marsh Rice's involvement. The assets of the institute are also detailed.

Overview The collection consists of correspondence, reports, faculty selection, building records, official record of the opening, President's Office Records, speeches, general office records, World Tour Reports, Faculty Selection, and Construction Records, including bids, specifications, contracts, blueprints, and expense/time sheets.

Abstract These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits.

Overview Departmental announcements, brochures, reports, course evaluations, departmental correspondence, outlines for the 1966 Kahn Lecture, and materials from the dedication of the new Architecture School facilities at Rice University, 1981. Also included are course outlines, materials, rosters, and lecture notes of the Urban Design Program taught by O. Jack Mitchell (1969-1991), as well as the program history, and initial proposal. (4 boxes)

Overview Minutes from Rice University Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings, correspondence between members, and proposals from architects for potential new buildings and renovations.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials related to the construction of the Rice University campus from the initial engagement of the master plan architects in 1909 to the present time. Included are expense records, diagrams, photographs, newsclippings, and a small amount of correspondence.

Overview Records of the Search Committee for the position of Dean of Architecture, spanning the years 1988 to 1993.

Abstract Audio recordings and administrative files reflecting the daily business of the KTRU Radio station at Rice University. Recordings include newscasts, interviews with rock, jazz and classical musicians, Rice Presidents’ State of the University speeches and recorded live music. Administrative records include radio directors’ meeting minutes, “Gripes and Groans” books from the DJ booth, programming notes, election forms, DJ handbook, licensing information, and correspondence. Date range:...

Overview The collection consists primarily of materials created by alumni of the Rice University School of Architecture. Dates of the materials range from 1927 to 1990. A large portion of the collection is made up of drawings that won the William Ward Watkin Traveling Fellowship. There are also a 1932 sketch-book by Walter Johnson for Architecture 410, a copy of the 1973 student newspaper Intercourse, and pictorial works in pencil, ink, ink and watercolor, and watercolor by Milton McGinty, Erik T....