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Rice University Geology Department Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 009
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

These papers contain proposals, grants, contracts, experiments, surveys, publications, notes, newsclippings, photographs, and correspondence related to the Department of Geology between 1951 and 1991.

Dates

  • 1951 - 1991

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at woodson@rice.edu for assistance in accessing these files.

Historical Note

The Department of Geology at Rice University was designed and organized by Dr. Carey Croneis in 1953. Dr. Croneis became the first Harry C. Wiess professor of geology before being named acting president of Rice then Chancellor in 1960 and 1961 respectively. John A. S. Adams, with Dr. Croneis, helped found the Geology Department and later served as Chairman of the Geology Department for thirty-four years. The Geology Department has recieved grants from the Welch Foundation and the United States Atomic Energy Commission, and worked with influential companies such as PeMex and Shell. Rice University's Geology Department, today the Department of Earth Science, continues to promote exploration of the earth, the atmosphere, and the evolution of the environment.

Extent

22.25 Linear Feet ( (18 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

These papers contain proposals, grants, contracts, experiments, surveys, publications, notes, newsclippings, photographs, and correspondence related to the Department of Geology between 1951 and 1991.

Acquisition Note

This material was transferred to the Woodson Research Center in 1992 by J. A. S. Adams.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rice University Geology Department papers, 1951-1991
Status
Completed
Date
2015
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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