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Rice University photographic slides collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0284
Finding aid note: Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of slides used for various slide show presentations relating to Rice University. Several slides are of campus architecture, including aerial views. Many slide shows are the construction or renovation of buildings, including installation of astroturf in the stadium. There are slides of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and track. Several slides are of campus events, graduations, parades, and student life. Some of these slide shows were created for presentations at alumni events.

Dates

  • 1935 - 1996

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Rice University Photographic Slides Collection must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Historical Note

William Marsh Rice University (commonly called Rice University and opened in 1912 as The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters, Science and Art) is a private, comprehensive research university located in Houston, Texas, United States.

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (7 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This is a collection of slides used for various slide show presentations relating to Rice University places, sports, events and people.

Subjects

Record Groups

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rice University Photographic Slides Collection, 1935-1993
Status
Completed
Date
2014
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

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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