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L. Ruth Wells Cahill Historical Letter

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0418
Finding aid note: Materials stored on site at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a single letter written by L. Ruth Wells Cahill, describing her journey from her hometown of Shreve, Ohio through Chicago south to Houston by train, and speculation about plans for the incipient "Rice Institute" once she arrived there.

Dates

  • 1911-10-15

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research. Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Cahill letter must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

The Woodson Research Center use policy is that researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of privacy, literary rights, copyrights, or other rights arising from their use of the archival materials. In addition to any restrictions placed by donors, certain kinds of archival materials are restricted for the life of the creator plus 50 years. These materials include, but are not limited to, student grades, transcripts, and any job applications or recommendations.

Biographical / Historical

L. Ruth Cahill moved from Chicago to Houston by train in 1911.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

The collection consists of a single letter written by L. Ruth Wells Cahill, describing her journey from her hometown of Shreve, Ohio through Chicago south to Houston by train, and speculation about plans for the incipient "Rice Institute" once she arrived there.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Charles D. Rusciano, Esq. donated the materials via Mr. J.D. Bucky Allshouse in August of 2011

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the L. Ruth Wells Cahill Historical Letter, 1911
Status
Completed
Author
Gabby Parker
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

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

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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