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In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1009
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center

Content Description

In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City contains the 329 original photographs and prints which were published in the book of the same name, contained in a custom book box.

Dates

  • 2011 - 2016

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from this material 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

In the Eyes of Our Children:Houston, An American City is a remarkable vision of the fourth largest, most ethnically diverse city in the United States. Houston is seen here, at this moment in its history, through the eyes of 132 elementary and middle school students, who worked with photography and printmaking to create this vision of their home and place in the world.

Geoff Winningham, Editor

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 volume to be catalogued 1 silk covered custom book box of original 329 photographs and prints)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City contains the 329 original photographs and prints which were published in the book of the same name, contained in a custom book box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection and related book were donated by Geoff Winningham, editor of the book and Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Humanities in the Visual and Dramatic Arts at Rice University.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City, 2011-2016
Status
Completed
Author
Dara Flinn
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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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Physical Address: 6100 Main, Houston, Texas 77005-1827
Mailing Address: MS-44, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892