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Rice University Writing Club records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 040
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

The collection consists of a book containing meeting reports and newspaper clippings detailing the activities of the club. Also included is a folio containing manuscript and typescript poetry written by club members.

Dates

  • 1920 - 1940

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research but requires 24 hour advance notice for retrieval

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical / Historical

The Rice Writing club was formally established in 1920 with the stated purpose, “to associate students of Rice Institute in a fellowship for mutual encouragement and assistance in the craft of writing.”

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Overview

The collection consists of a book containing meeting reports and newspaper clippings detailing the activities of the club. Also included is a folio containing manuscript and typescript poetry written by club members.

Acquisition Information

Gift of George G. Williams, January 1966

Creator

Title
Guide to the Rice University Writing Club records, 1920-1940
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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