Diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:
Capt. James A. Baker and the Rice Institute papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 200
Abstract:
The material in this collection was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from circa 1844-1940. It is composed primarily of legal materials, receipts, correspondence, bank records, court case records, and diaries.
Dates:
1844 - 1940
Card G. Elliott, Jr. Family collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0249
Abstract
Letters, diaries, scrapbooks, and notebooks belonging to various members of the Elliott family, dating from 1830-1951. The majority of the collection's letters are from the early 20th-century, though some date from the U.S. Civil War (describing life in Mississippi). Other materials describe farm life in Kansas, railroad business, attendance at Rice Institute, and the family life of the Elliotts.
Dates:
1830 - 1951
Carey Croneis personal papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0402
Overview
The Carey Croneis Personal Papers chronicle Dr. Croneis' professional career as a geologist, educator, and administrator in various academic settings including Rice University, in museums, and in civic and personal interests. The collection totals 18 Hollinger boxes and includes correspondence, speeches, photos, plans, clippings, and printed matter.
Dates:
1929-1971
Chamberlain-Cravens-Cullinan family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0594
Abstract
The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, personal records, genealogy books, memorabilia, audio and visual materials, and ephemera collected by Nancy Cravens Chamberlain and representing the lives of her grandfather, Joseph Stephen Cullinan; her parents, Mary Cullinan and James R. Cravens; and herself and her siblings.
Dates:
1900 - 2010
Charles D. Stuart Journal
Collection
Identifier: MS 0336
Abstract:
This collection consists of a journal kept by Charles Stuart during his travels through northwestern Virginia, near the Ohio River, in 1832. The journal contains many philosophical and religious passages, as well as poetry.
Dates:
1832
Colonel Cyrus Burnet Smith U.S. Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0411
Abstract:
Dr. Cyrus Smith served as a surgeon in the U.S. Civil War. His papers include his diary, military passes, induction and discharge papers, correspondence, photographs, hospital reports, bills of lading relating to the cotton trade in 1850's and Smith's thesis from Medical School.
Dates:
1856-1958
Congregation Beth Yeshurun of Houston records
Collection
Identifier: MS 722
Overview
This collection is made up of 51 boxes and includes materials from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, Congregation Beth El, and Congregation Beth Yeshurun; the Schwartz Family Library; materials from the congregations' merger; Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, Texas and a few other congregations from the years 1891-2021.
Dates:
1891 - 2021
David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington journal
Collection
Identifier: MS 0139
Abstract:
The journal primarily recounts the army career of David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington’s son, George Widdrington, from 1796 until his death in 1813 at the Battle of Vittoria, the decisive battle of the Peninsular War. The journal contains numerous descriptions of battles, many taken from copies of letters sent by George to his family. Also included are copies of other letters, including several by Joseph Cook, a relative by marriage. The journal contains a great deal of genealogical information...
Dates:
1796 - 1813
Dick Hedges World War II Memorabilia Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0422
Overview
This collection consists of books, magazines, newspapers, clippings, photographs, photograph albums, maps, town plans, reports, writings and memorabilia, which were collected by Dick Hedges while he was serving with the U. S. Army in Europe in World War II.
Dates:
1944-46
Dillingham Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0257
Abstract
The Dillingham Family Papers, consisting of approximately 900 items or 1.25 linear feet, follows the history of a prominent Texas family from 1858 to 1958. Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, photographs, journals, poetry, and newspaper clippings show the life style of a family who moved into Texas during the prosperous era of the late nineteenth century and played an important role in developing both the social and economic framework of Houston.
Dates:
1858 - 1958