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Jack W. Rowland Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Texas records

Collection

Identifier: MS 1021

Overview Records of Jack Rowland's military service in the Works Progress Administration, including formats such as newsclippings, correspondence, 1943 WPA Final Report in Texas, war ration card and other identification and induction cards. Houstonian Jack W. Rowland served as the Regional Director of the Works Project Administration from 1939-1943.

Dates: 1931 - 1946

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Abstract: Research materials related to the publications and unpublished works of author/historian and public relations consultant James A. Clark.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

Janice Rubin papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 751

Overview The collection consists of two boxes of correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, programs, photographic material, and media (VHS, audio cassettes, and cds) that document some of Janice Rubin's activities as a teacher, musician, and photographer within the Houston Jewish community from 1953 to 2015. Also included is a packet of materials provided to Jewish service members during World War II.

Dates: 1941 - 2015

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

Jay Ginsburg Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 884

Overview This collection consists of one box containing correspondence, directories, conference/convention materials, newclippings, speeches and programs from Jay Ginsburg during his involvement in Aleph Zadik Aleph, spanning from 1958-1966.

Dates: 1958 - 2021

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

Jeanmarie Amend Collection

Collection

Identifier: UA 0410

Overview The Jeanmarie Amend collection is a snapshot of the life of a student at Rice in the early 1980s. A prolific writer (both professionally and personally), Jeanmarie recorded several journals detailing her time at Rice. In addition to her school papers, the collection contains schoolbooks, news clippings, correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia--each contributing the the vibrant picture of Jeanmarie’s university days.

Dates: 1977 - 1982

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

Jerry Cohen Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0925

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 0252

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 Federation of Greater Houston records

Collection

Identifier: MS 714

Overview This collection which spans 1939 to 2018 includes a 1939-1943 notebook from the Refugee Services Committee which assisted Jews fleeing the Nazi regime in WWII, as well as a variety of photographs of people and events from the Federation's activities in the 1980s. The addendum includes event programs, guides, and one VHS recording.

Dates: 1939 - 2018

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

Jewish Herald-Voice Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0781

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

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Jack W. Rowland Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Texas records

James A. Clark papers

James H. Chillman, Jr. papers

Janice Rubin papers

Jay Ginsburg Papers

Jeanmarie Amend Collection

Jerry Cohen Papers

Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston records

Jewish Herald-Voice Papers

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