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MacDonald Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 361

Abstract: Letters from Alexander MacDonald to his wife, Margaret MacDonald, including information concerning land disputes and importation of goods to Texas; letters from James MacDonald, serving with a Texas regiment during the Civil War, to his mother, Margaret MacDonald; letters of condolence to Margaret MacDonald after James's death during the war; letters from other family members; wills; maps; and documents.

Dates: 1834 - 1953

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

Macedonia Troubles correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS 128

Abstract: This is a collection of 31 letters dated variously between 1882-1913, regarding the troubles in Macedonia, written to A. G. Symonds and others of the National Reform Union.

Dates: 1882 - 1913

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

Major Winslow F. Sanderson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 245

Overview This collection consists of letters and documents relating to the life and death of Major Winslow (W.F.) Sanderson. Many of the documents concern the death of Major Sanderson, but two of the letters were written by him from Mexico in 1847. Other correspondence relates to his widow succeeding in securing a military pension, and two U.S. House of Representatives bills concerning the pension.

Dates: 1829 - 1880

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

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 491

Overview The bulk of these papers represent Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials.

Dates: 1926-2000

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

Marion Kessel Performing Arts collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 517

Abstract: The collection includes research files, posters and awards, and audio/visual materials related to the production of mainly Houston, TX based performing arts documentaries. Among the many productions represented are Danton’s Death, The Making of a Monologue: Robert Wilson’s HAMLET, Visions of Robert Wilson, Houston Grand Opera productions of Carmen, Florencia en el Amazonas, Four Saints in Three Acts, Madame Butterfly, The Making of the Representative for Planet 8, Marriage of Figaro, Nabucco,...

Dates: 1977-2000

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

Mary Webb letter

Collection

Identifier: MS 162

Overview This collection contains a letter by Mary Webb, an English author, to Geoffrey Dearmer. The letter, thanking Dr. Dearmer for his advice regarding publishers and some of her writings, also gives a description of her cottage in Hampstead.

Dates: 1914

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

Max Freund "Houston Journal" and related editorial papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 325

Abstract This collection contains the correspondence, photos, newsclippings, proofs, and manuscripts of Max Freund, Professor Emeritus of Rice University. The papers relate for the most part to Freund's works, especially Gustav Dresel's Houston Journal, which he edited and translated. Also included are lecture notes on Ireland and Anglo-Irish Literature, a translation of George Moor's "The Wild Goose" as well as translations of other Moore materials, and the published version of his Ph.D. thesis "Die...

Dates: 1904 - 1975

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

Max Herzog World War II Memorabilia collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 715

Overview The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S....

Dates: 1935 - 1947

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

Max Nicholson and Julian Huxley papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 054

Abstract The Max Nicholson/Julian Huxley papers consist of correspondence, documents, typescripts, articles, and off-prints (c. 1927-1980s) relating to Nicholson's collaboration with his contemporaries (including Julian Huxley) on projects such as the Idea Systems Group and publication of The Humanist Frame.

Dates: circa 1927-1980s

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

Men's League for Woman Suffrage of the State of New York letters

Collection

Identifier: MS 144

Abstract: This collection consists of replies to a survey on suffrage for women conducted by the Men's League for Woman Suffrage of the State of New York, and signed by Thomas W. Hotchkiss, member of the League's Campaign Committee. The League was campaigning for the passage of an amendment to the N.Y. State Constitution on Nov. 2, 1915. Hotchkiss' letter was sent to governors and other officials of states, mostly western, which had already adopted women's suffrage, and was intended to solicit responses...

Dates: 1915

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

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MacDonald Family Papers

Macedonia Troubles correspondence

Major Winslow F. Sanderson Papers

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

Marion Kessel Performing Arts collection

Mary Webb letter

Max Freund "Houston Journal" and related editorial papers

Max Herzog World War II Memorabilia collection

Max Nicholson and Julian Huxley papers

Men's League for Woman Suffrage of the State of New York letters

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