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Rice Memorial Center records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0351
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 Note

These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits, at Rice University.

Dates

  • 1962 - 2012

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This materials is open for research. 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 obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Historical Note

The Rice Memorial Center (RMC) was built from 1957-1958. It officially opened on December 19, 1958 under the charge of John Kennedy, its first director. Over the years a variety of offices and businesses have existed in the building from the Rice Campus Store to Sammy's Cafeteria.

From 1985-1986, the Ley Student Center was added to the building providing much needed space for existing businesses and offices. This new addition was designed by Cesar Pelli and Associates who also worked on Herring Hall.

The RMC currently houses Rice Coffeehouse, and the offices of the Thresher, the Campanile, and the Rice Program Council just to name a few. In addition, the RMC's Grand Hall also hosts various campus-wide events throughout the school year.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Julie Neisler in 2014.

Accruals Note

Additional materials are expected for this collection.

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Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rice Memorial Center records, 1962-2012
Status
Completed
Author
Norie Guthrie, Lee Pecht
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

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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