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Joe D. Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0397
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a series of typed letters (1981-1982) from Professor Thomas, a member of the Rice University English faculty, to Nancy Boothe, Director of the Woodson Research Center, concerning the history of the university. Also included are two duplicate series that are collections of verse and prose observations on numerous topics, intended for circulation. A miscellaneous file includes notices and photographs relating to Professor Thomas’ Mark Twain programs.

Dates

  • 1981-1985

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Joe D. Thomas papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

Joe D. Thomas was a member of the Rice University English faculty from 1930 to 1977. He also served as assistant registrar and held other positions at the university. In addition, Thomas was editor of the 1964 “Self Study” and historian of the College English Association.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (5 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains a series of typed letters (1981-1982) from Professor Thomas, a member of the Rice University English faculty, to Nancy Boothe, Director of the Woodson Research Center, concerning the history of the university. Also included are two duplicate series that are collections of verse and prose observations on numerous topics, intended for circulation. A miscellaneous file includes notices and photographs relating to Professor Thomas’ Mark Twain programs.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to Fondren Library by Professor Joe D. Thomas and received in Spring 1981 and Fall 1985.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Joe D. Thomas papers, 1981-1985
Status
Completed
Date
2009
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

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA

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