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Rice University Office of News and Media Relations videos collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0214
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

Collection consists mostly of VHS tapes which contain news broadcasts and raw footage covering Rice University events or featuring speakers representing Rice University on various topics. Highlights include snipets on Nanotechnology and Nanotubes, The 2003 College World Series Championship, Terrorism, and International Affairs. Featured speakers include Amb. Edward P. Djerejian, James A. Baker III, Prof. Richard E. Smalley, Prof. Ric Stoll, Assoc. Professor Dan Wallach and Amy M. Jaffe, Associate Director of the Rice Energy Program. The collection also includes 20 VHS tapes of talks given at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, 2000-2006.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990 - 2008

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.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from this material must be obtained via the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical / Historical

As the university’s primary outlet for official statements and information, Rice University Office of News and Media Relations keeps the media and the institution’s community informed about the latest campus developments. They research, develop and share press releases and record special events on video or audio.

Extent

6 Linear Feet ( (6 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Rice University Office of News and Media Relations keeps the media and the institution’s community informed about the latest campus developments. They research, develop and share press releases and record special events on video or audio. That charge led to this collection that consists mostly of VHS tapes which contain news broadcasts and raw footage covering Rice University events or featuring speakers representing Rice University on many topics.

Arrangement

This material is arranged in chronological order.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

All tapes are VHS videotape format except where noted at the end of Box 1.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This material was transferred to the Woodson Research Center in 2009.

Title
Guide to the Rice University Office of News and Media Relations videos, 1990-2008
Status
Completed
Author
Andy Damico
Date
2010
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
713-348-2586