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Jerry C. Debes World War II papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 579

Overview The collection consists of letters, newspaper clippings, military reports and documents and original photographs, certificates, a small group of callings cards, and memorabilia. The collection focuses on the military career and death of a first generation American pilot, Jerry C. Debes, of Syrian heritage, in the European Theater of World War II and the subsequent efforts of his family to honor his memory.

Dates: 1942-1996

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Jerry Cohen Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 925

Overview The collection, spanning from 1973 to 1987, consists of one folder containing correspondence, speeches, a newsclipping, a photograph, and an invitation.

Dates: 1973 - 1987

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 252

Overview The Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers, consisting of 92 boxes, detail the lives of individual Jones family members and are highlighted by the Jesse H. Jones personal papers consisting of correspondence, photographs, financial, legal, speeches and business records, as well as the political, civic-related and public service records for which Jones is well known.

Dates: 1841 - 2000

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Jewish Herald-Voice Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 781

Overview This collection contains issues of the Jewish Herald-Voice, as well as related correspondence, newsprint and articles, photographs, and a Directory of Jewish Organizations showcasing different aspects of the Jewish community and smaller groups that make it up. "Representing the great and powerful diversity of [the Houston and Texas Gulf Coast Jewish communities,] the Herald unites many thoughts in its weekly pages" (Newspaper owners Samuels and Levy).

Dates: 1928 - 2008

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Joe D. Thomas papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 397

Overview This collection contains a series of typed letters (1981-1982) from Professor Thomas, a member of the Rice University English faculty, to Nancy Boothe, Director of the Woodson Research Center, concerning the history of the university. Also included are two duplicate series that are collections of verse and prose observations on numerous topics, intended for circulation. A miscellaneous file includes notices and photographs relating to Professor Thomas’ Mark Twain programs.

Dates: 1981-1985

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John A. Dix Civil War Pass and Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS 110

Abstract: John A. Dix (soldier, attorney, and politician) was commissioned Major General by President Lincoln in 1861 and served in administrative positions during the Civil War, issuing the military pass in this collection during that time; after the war he became minister to France (1866-69), then returned to New York State to resume his professional and business activities. In his letter of December 1, 1869, written to “My dear Colonel,” he discusses a recent land purchase and investment opportunity,...

Dates: 1862; 1869

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John A.S. Adams geology papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 048

Abstract: This collection contains papers from Adams’ professional career as a renowned geologist and professor at Rice University. Included are papers regarding his careers in consulting, teaching, recycling and writing; also included is Adams’ correspondence, membership in organizations and attendance at meetings.

Dates: 1951 - 1989

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John Brown Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS 199

Overview This collection contains a letter written by John Brown to his wife. It was written from Grigsby’s Bluff and gives news of the people there, in particular, their health. Grigsby’s Bluff was located on the Neches River in Eastern Jefferson County. Its name was changed to Port Neches in 1901.

Dates: 1862

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John Campbell personal papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 329

Scope and Contents The John Campbell papers comprise two Hollinger boxes of documents and one of letters.The box containing letters is divided into four categories: (1) letters from Anson Jones to John Campbell, 1845-1850; (2) letters either to or from James Campbell, 1833-1863; (3) a folder containing letters exchanged within the Campbell family, 1832-1906; and (4) three folders containing letters either to or from John Campbell, written to or received from correspondents outside the family circle,...

Dates: 1820 - 1906

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John Churchill letter to Allen Bathurst

Collection

Identifier: MS 028

Abstract: This letter was written by John Churchill (John, Marquis of Blandford) 1690-1703, who was the son of the first Duke of Marlborough, grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. The recipient, Allen Bathurst (first Earl Bathurst) was later to become treasurer to the Prince of Wales in 1757. Churchill expresses his happiness that Barnhurst plans to attend the upcoming coronation of Queen Anne, and sends regards on behalf of Baron Horatio Walpole.

Dates: 1702

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

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Jerry C. Debes World War II papers

Jerry Cohen Papers

Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers

Jewish Herald-Voice Papers

Joe D. Thomas papers

John A. Dix Civil War Pass and Letter

John A.S. Adams geology papers

John Brown Letter

John Campbell personal papers

John Churchill letter to Allen Bathurst

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