Correspondence
Subject
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Found in 570 Collections and/or Records:
Stephen Braude Parapsychology and Psychical Research papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 1072
Overview
This collection consists of Braude's work in parapsychology, parakinesis, and research. Included are case investigation files, correspondence, lectures, and interviews.
Dates:
1980 - 2020
Steven Fenberg papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0804
Overview
The Steven Fenberg Papers are comprised of books, correspondence, documents, and newsprint relevant to the life of Steven Fenberg--America’s top scholar of influential Houston mogul Jesse H. Jones. Though many of the materials concern Jones, the rest explore Fenberg’s other philanthropic interests and connections with the wider Houston community, such as his patronage of AIDS Foundation Houston and affiliation with Congregation Emanu El. Additionally family records such as World War II...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1926 - 2021
Stewart Alexander Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 977
Content Description
This collection includes archival material and circa 300 books and journals related to the career of Stewart Alexander, a medium, living in the UK. The primary content is recorded seances led by Stewart Alexander. Formats of the archival material include audio cd's, reel to reel audiotape, audiocassettes, newsclippings, correspondence, videotapes. Books and journals will be cataloged separately and discoverable through the library's online catalog at library.rice.edu.
Dates:
1970-2020
Stuart and allied families of Texas collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0553
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, periodicals, books, legal documents, and biographical sketches related to the Allen, Stuart, Wells, Weems, Lum, Miller, Red, and Ulmer families.
Dates:
1759 - 2019
"Studies in English Literature 1500-1900" records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0057
Overview
"Studies in English Literature 1500-1900" is a quarterly journal of historical and critical studies that is based at Rice University. The record group contains correspondence between authors/reviewers and the editors; some original typescripts and galley proofs; correspondence on rejected articles.
Dates:
1959 - 2020
Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans
Collection
Identifier: MS 0032
Abstract:
Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials, books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.
Dates:
1826 - 2007, and undated
Sydney Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0242
Overview
Correspondence from Sydney Smith to, primarily, Archdeacon Francis Wrangham. Other noted correspondent includes George Lamb. Two portraits of Sydney Smith (engraving and lithograph) are included in the collection.
Dates:
1809 - 1843
Tania Brown Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 842
Overview
The Tania Brown Family Papers feature the wartime record of Frank Brown, shown through correspondence and documents, and Rachel Mayer Brown’s involvement in the Texas Southern Region’s Hadassah Organization through a photo album memorializing her experiences and connections to the larger Jewish Community.
Dates:
1940 - 1997
Temple Freda [Bryan, TX] collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0811
Overview
The Temple Freda collection is made up of documents, photographs, and news clippings concerning one of the oldest religious buildings in Bryan, Texas. Though used for different things over the years, Temple Freda remains stalwart in its support for the Jewish community in Bryan, interacting with both congregation Beth Shalom, and the A&M Hillel in College Station.
Dates:
1912 - 2006
Texas City disaster records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0529
Overview
The Texas City disaster records were created and / or maintained by survivor Robert M. Morris, of Texas City, TX. The reports, statements, images and notes describe the events of the April 16, 1947 when a French ship carrying fertilizer on Galveston Bay caught fire and exploded, causing disaster on shore at the nearby Monsanto styrene plant and other petroleum refineries, homes, warehouses, ships and buildings. At least 576 were killed and 4,000 injured, with the town being almost completely...
Dates:
1947-2003; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1949