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H. Russell Pitman collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1029
Finding aid note: Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Content Description

This collection mainly contains Rice University brochures and other materials that highlight the donations of H. Russell Pitman.

Dates

  • 1982 - 2019

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from the H. Russell Pitman collection must be obtained from Woodson Research Center. 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

Russ Pitman graduated from Rice in 1958 with a degree in business administration and economics, and became Rice's Chief Accountant in 1960. From 1969 to 1976 he was Assistant to the President (Norman Hackerman) and from 1976 to 1980 he was Manager of Campus Business Affairs. The Humanities Building Tower is named in honor of his parents, Morris R. and Mavis C. Pitman. In addition to Pitman's donations for the Humanities Tower, he has also funded multiple fellowships, awards, and prizes.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection mainly contains Rice University brochures and other materials that highlight the donations of H. Russell Pitman.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by H. Russell Pitman in 2021.

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the H. Russell Pitman collection, 1982-2019
Status
Completed
Author
Norie Guthrie
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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