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SOLAR records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 453
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.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains records related to the Society of Latino Alumni of Rice (SOLAR), including minutes, newsletters, and membership lists.

Dates

  • 1999 - 2022

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from the SOLAR records 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

The Society of Latino Alumni of Rice (SOLAR) formed after the "1996 Fifth Circuit Court opinion ending consideration of race in university admissions policy, which lead in 1997 to the inclusion of financial aid and scholarships in that policy." The initial mission was to "award financial aid to Latino students at Rice using race as a factor." It now aims "to coordinate the efforts of Latinx alumni to increase opportunities for Rice community members to connect, learn and serve. Our vision is to develop engaged participants ready to serve and lead our communities as visible Latinx alumni. We look forward to creating spaces to celebrate and learn about our diverse Latinx culture within an inclusive community and professional network."

Information taken from: https://alumni.rice.edu/solar, accessed October 18, 2023.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains records related to the Society of Latino Alumni of Rice (SOLAR).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Fernanda Pierre in 2022.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the SOLAR records, 1999-2022
Status
Completed
Author
Norie Guthrie
Date
2023
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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Harmful Content Statement
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Physical Address: 6100 Main, Houston, Texas 77005-1827
Mailing Address: MS-44, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892