manuscripts (documents)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
Francisco Frejes’ "Ensayo Sobre La Reduccion Y Colonizacion De Las Tribas Barbaras Del Continente"
Collection
Identifier: MS 042
Abstract:
The complete unpublished manuscript containing an account of the Church's activities in 16th century Mexico in relation to the indigenous population.
Dates:
1820 - 1840
Frank Briggs Mohole Project Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 401
Abstract:
This collection contains plans for and information about Project Mohole, a cooperative effort between the United States government and the scientific community to drill a hole through the outer crust of the earth to what is called the “Mohorovicic Discontinuity” or Moho, the boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle. Also included in this collection are magazine and news articles, correspondence, designs, and other information about the project. Also, Frank Brigg’s unpublished...
Dates:
1962-1966
Frank E. Vandiver papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 348
Overview
The papers of Frank Everson Vandiver (1925-), former Professor of History, Acting-President, and Provost of Rice University consist chiefly of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material generated by Vandiver as a historian, writer, teacher, and lecturer at Rice University. See "Related Materials" note for information on Vandiver's records as an administrator.
Dates:
1947 - 1977
George G. Williams Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 341
Abstract:
Typescript and handwritten manuscripts, newspaper clippings, student questionnaires and papers, and correspondence which reflect the literary and academic career of George G. Williams, Professor of English, Rice University (1928-1968), along with his interests in ornithology.
Dates:
1923 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1964
George W. Whiting papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 342
Abstract:
This collection contains typescripts, handwritten notes and correspondence related to the personal and professional life of George W. Whiting, a professor of English at Rice Institute.
Dates:
1925 - 1963
Harry P. Girard music manuscripts collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 208
Overview
This collection contains the light operas, "The Maid of Manalay," and "The Alaskan." Handwritten music manuscripts comprise the bulk of the collection along with published scores.
Dates:
1906 - 1910
Igor Stravinsky Archive
Collection
Identifier: MS 753
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
Instruction dans l’Arithmetique, arithmetic instruction book
Collection
Identifier: MS 227
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
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
James A. Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 277
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