Rice University The Rice Thresher records
Scope and Contents Note
These records mostly include the photographs and negatives taken by "The Rice Thresher's" photographers, as well as research and issues pertaining to Rice University's student newspaper.
Dates
- Creation: 1962 - 2012
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1992 - 2003
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials are restricted due to the sensitive information contained therein. Each restricted folder is labeled. Access to these records requires written permission from the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates. Materials will be restricted until 2064. Contact Woodson staff for instructions. woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
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 obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Biographical/Historical Note
In 1916, a group of nine students, chosen from the early literary societies, began to work on a bi-weekly newspaper. The new publication received its name from C. Harcourt Wooten '16. In a letter to President Edgar Odell Lovett, Wooten viewed a thresher as an object that "separates the good from the bad just as a publication should do."
As the first managing editor, William M. Standish published the first edition on January 15, 1916. With a circulation of over 500, "The Rice Thresher" was four pages long.
Published consistently since 1916, the student newspaper has grown in size and readership. As of 2014, the publication covers a wide variety of university events and issues, including faculty news, local Houston events, Rice theater, and sports.
--Quote taken from Sallyport April/May 1993
--Information taken from the Houston Chronicle, Dec. 9, 1915 and the Galveston News, Jan. 16, 1916
Extent
8.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These records mostly include the photographs and negatives taken by "The Rice Thresher's" photographers, as well as research and issues pertaining to Rice University's student newspaper.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The majority of the collection was donated by Dante Zakhidov, Miles Kruppa, and Kelley Callaway in 2014.
Accruals Note
Additional materials are expected for this collection.
- Title
- Guide to The Rice Thresher records, 1962-2012
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Norie Guthrie
- 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
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu