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1992 Republican National Convention, Houston Host Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 562
Finding aid note: This material is stored off-site at the Library Service Center and requires 24 hours' retrieval time. Please contact woodson@rice.edu for assistance.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the official guide and calendar, the Houston Chronicle special convention edition, and numerous give-aways and souvenirs.

Dates

  • 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are 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 from the 1992 Republican National Convention, Houston Host Committee must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

The 1992 Republican national convention was held at the Astrodome in Houston, Aug. 17-20, culminating in the nomination of hometown favorite George H.W. Bush for president and Dan Quayle for vice-president. It featured Ronald Reagan's last major public address, a fiery oration by Pat Buchanan, and an address by HIV activist Mary Fischer. Numerous local volunteers were instrumental before, during, and after the convention to be sure the events proceeded smoothly and that the delegates' needs were met.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received as gift from the Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, via Wally Saage, Aug. 30, 2010

Creator

Title
Guide to the 1992 Republican National Convention, Houston Host Committee records
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lee Pecht
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA