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J.T. McCants research material for book entitled: Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute

 Collection
Identifier: UA 296
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

This collection contains research materials, the original typescript, and photocopies of Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute, written by J.T. McCants in 1955. The text deals with the early history of the Rice Institute, describing its founder, the general plan, first buildings, formal opening, and the first academic year. Additionally, correspondence, general information, and newspaper clippings concerning the individuals mentioned in the text can be found here.

Dates

  • 1952 - 1962

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

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 Use

Permission to publish from this material must be facilitated through the Woodson Research Center, woodson@rice.edu.

Biographical / Historical

John Thomas McCants was bursar of Rice University. He came to Houston in 1910 as secretary to Dr. Edgar Odell Lovett two years before the Rice Institute opened. He served as secretary to the president, as an instructor, and as bursar before retiring in September 1953. He died in October 1967.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Overview

This collection contains research materials, the original typescript, and photocopies of Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute, written by J.T. McCants in 1955. The text deals with the early history of the Rice Institute, describing its founder, the general plan, first buildings, formal opening, and the first academic year.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This material was transferred to the university archives circa 1970.
Title
Guide to the J.T. McCants research material for book entitled: Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute, 1952-1962
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

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