Texas
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:
Estate document for Samuel A. Burton
Collection
Identifier: MS 0087
Overview
The first page is the legal instrument authorizing public sale of the property of one Samuel A. Burton, deceased. Page two includes a list of enslaved persons including their first names, genders, and ages. It ends with detail of when the sale took place. The second page lists the property that was sold to the highest bidder, one David A. Burton, and its purchase price, $3500.
Dates:
1851
Eugene Mack Friedl photographs and ephemera
Collection
Identifier: UA 439
Overview
This collection consists of photographs and ephmera collected by Eugene Mack Friedl while attending the Rice Institute.
Dates:
1938 - 1942
Fagan Dickson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0281
Abstract:
The papers of Dickson Fagan (1903-1977), Austin, Texas attorney active in the Democratic Party, include correspondence with both state and national political figures as well as Fagan's personal and business subject files clippings, published materials and notes, dating from 1950-1978.
Dates:
1950 - 1978
Fondren Library Planning Committee records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0210
Overview
Records reflecting the business of the Fondren Library Planning Committee, which explored and planned a redesign of the library at Rice University, 1993-1999.
Dates:
1993 - 1999
Fred C. Alter papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 0335
Overview
The Fred C. Alter papers contain correspondence, memorabilia, Rice notebooks, a personal scrapbook, photographs, and material related to the Robert P. Quin Award.
Dates:
1924 - 2008
George R. Miner, Jr. Rice memorabilia collection
Collection
Identifier: UA 0360
Overview
The George R. Miner, Jr. Rice memorabilia collection focuses on Rice University athletics. It contains mostly photographs of athletes, coaches, along with action shots of various sports, the majority concerning football. There are also photographs and memorabilia of team reunions, the Rice Athletic Hall of Fame, and Rice alumni events.
Dates:
1926 - 2002
Gertrude Barnstone papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0587
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal files of native Houstonian Gertrude Barnstone, including information on her careers in politics, social activism, education, and art. In addition to newsclippings, magazines, programs, invitations, and posters, the collection also contains numerous photographs of her sculptures and her personal sketchbooks.
Dates:
1956-2015
Gilbert Morris Cuthbertson Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: UA 426
Content Description
This donation from the estate of Rice University Prof. Gilbert Cuthbertson contains circa 10,000 books / bound volumes; circa 2,000 photographs; circa 15 audiorecordings; circa 41 cartons of manuscript materials. Subject areas include Texas and Central American history, Rice University history, political science, and more.
Dates:
1500 - 2019
Grace Spaulding John papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0383
Abstract:
These papers consist of proofs, dummies, and printed copies of published and unpublished works written by or illustrated by Grace Spaulding John. Also included are film/film prints of illustrations from these works, sketchbooks, as well as other artwork. Additional items in the collection include biographical information on John, newspaper and magazine articles, and family photographs, audiotapes and correspondence.
Dates:
1890-1977
Groce Family correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS 0240
Overview
The collection consists of correspondence and land documents related to the personal, business and legal correspondence of the Groce family of Texas and 2 letters regarding the possible donation of an historic letter. Topics include family matters, plantation conditions, legal concerns and land dealings. Most of the letters were written in Texas and are to and from Jared Ellison Groce, Sr. and his sons, Jared, Jr. and Leonard Waller Groce. Highlights include an official transcript of the land...
Dates:
1823 - 1922; Majority of material found within 1826 - 1859