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Igor Stravinsky Archive

Collection

Identifier: MS 0753

Overview The Igor Stravinsky Archive contains annotated proofs, autograph and copyist manuscripts, and associated material of the works of the revolutionary Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. The majority of the proofs contain significant corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky’s hand, some of which include quite extensive autograph musical manuscript additions in the hand of the composer in addition to autograph textual notes. A number of the proofs are present in successive...

Dates: 1908 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938

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

Illuminated Sacred Music Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0510

Abstract: Thirteen individual leaves of rare 15th and 16th century original music manuscripts depicting portions Catholic masses and prayers in Latin, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated with brilliant tempera paints on large vellum sheets. A podcast by Rice University features this material online: "Sing the Glory: an illuminated manuscript of adoration", available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDW5Op5Iwjs. The materials are available online at https://scholarship.rice.edu/handle/1911/13014.

Dates: 15th-16th century

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

Instruction dans l’Arithmetique, arithmetic instruction book

Collection

Identifier: MS 0227

Overview Arithmetic instruction book written in French from the first half of the seventeenth century. It consists of 284 pages written in calligraphy and ornamented with colored drawings. It was probably written for the instruction of a Prince of Orange.

Dates: 1650

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

Ira Gruber academic papers

Collection

Identifier: UA 204

Abstract Collection contains the academic writings, professional and personal correspondence, courses taught, and biographical information of Ira Gruber before and while a professor of History at Rice University.

Dates: 1934 - 2022

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

James A. Clark papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0277

Abstract: Research materials related to the publications and unpublished works of author/historian and public relations consultant James A. Clark. Included are materials related to Three Stars for the Colonel: The Biography of Ernest O. Thompson, The Tactful Texan: A Biography of Governor Will Hobby, Book of Oil, Petroleum Rectifying Company of California, Hughes Tool Co., Pan American Sulfur Company,...

Dates: 1889 - 1974

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

James H. Chillman, Jr. papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0482

Overview Correspondence, typescripts, printed material, news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 and covering family and professional life of James Chillman, Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Many of the transcripts of his radio show "Art is Fun" are in the collection along with a thorough photographic history of his family and career. A large number of news articles are featured...

Dates: 1891-1972

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

James Pinckney Miller papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0013

Overview Drafts, including screenplays, of several of Miller's works including "Days of Wine and Roses" (1963), "Rabbit Trap," and "Race for Home" (1968); together with correspondence and notes concerning these works, copyright procedures, credits, and research. Includes material relating to Writers Guild of America, West.

Dates: circa 1939-1999, bulk dates 1960-1999; Majority of material found within

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

Jared Ellison Groce biographical manuscript, 1936

Collection

Identifier: MS 0179

Abstract: Biographical sketch of Jared Ellsion Groce, one of the Old Three Hundred (Austin's first colony), who emigrated to Texas in January 1822. Time period described ranges from 1782-1836.

Dates: 1936

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

Jean-Claude de Bremaecker manuscript of "Geophysics: The Earth’s Interior"

Collection

Identifier: MS 0396

Overview This collection contains the manuscript entitled "Geophysics: The Earth’s Interior" by Jean-Claude de Bremaecker. De Bremaecker is a Professor Emeritus of Geology at Rice University.

Dates: 1985

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

John E. Mack archives

Collection

Identifier: MS 1066

Overview This material was a part of Dr. John E. Mack's systematic research project at Harvard University through the 1990s to 2004, related to experiences of alien abduction.

Dates: 1970 - 2010

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

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Igor Stravinsky Archive

Illuminated Sacred Music Manuscript Collection

Instruction dans l’Arithmetique, arithmetic instruction book

Ira Gruber academic papers

James A. Clark papers

James H. Chillman, Jr. papers

James Pinckney Miller papers

Jared Ellison Groce biographical manuscript, 1936

Jean-Claude de Bremaecker manuscript of "Geophysics: The Earth’s Interior"

John E. Mack archives

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