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Capt. James A. Baker Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0040
Abstract:

Family correspondence, scrapbooks, and clippings of the Baker Family, from Captain James A. Baker (appointed Chairman of the Board, Rice Institute, 1891) through attorney James A. Baker, III (Rice Board of Trustees, Trustee Emeretus, 1993 - present). A small portion of the materials relate to the Baker, Botts, Garwood & Parker law firm (later known as Baker Botts law firm).

Dates: 1853 - 1976

Edgar Odell Lovett and Mary Ellen Hale Lovett Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0494
Abstract Family correspondence, photographs, travel and community involvement records, business information, newsclippings, academic realia and genealogies for the Edgar Odell Lovett family and related families such as the Hale and Wicks families. In addition to providing detailed family history, this material documents the close administrative and philanthropic relationship of the Lovetts and others primarily to Rice Institute, and to a lesser degree the Art League of Houston and the Houston Museum...
Dates: 1849-1979

James C. Morehead, Jr. architectural papers and visual materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0477
Abstract

This collection contains educational materials including manuscripts and visuals for books on architectural construction methods. Also included are "A Walking Tour of Rice University" glass plate negatives (c. 1912-1950) given to Morehead by William Ward Watkin for use in Morehead’s construction class. The collection also contains many photographs and slides of buildings and unique architecture at Rice University.

Dates: c. 1912-1990

Jones Graduate School of Administration - Council of Overseers records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0278
Abstract

Records of meetings of the Council of Overseers, Jones Graduate School of Administration, including agendas, table of contents, by-laws and consitutions, minutes, membership lists, financial information, publicity and other material presented at the meetings.

Dates: 1977 - 1988

Rice University Information Services, Press releases collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0041
Abstract

This collection consists of news and press releases put out by Rice University Information Services.

Dates: 1945 - 2004

Rice University President David W. Leebron Inauguration records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0103
Abstract

Correspondence, calendars of events, event programs, invitations, agendas, mailing lists, minutes, brochures, testimonials and more related to the celebration of the 2004 inauguration of Rice University's seventh president.

Dates: 2004 - 2006