Manuscripts
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
Francisco Frejes’ "Ensayo Sobre La Reduccion Y Colonizacion De Las Tribas Barbaras Del Continente"
Collection
Identifier: MS 0042
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The complete unpublished manuscript containing an account of the Church's activities in 16th century Mexico in relation to the indigenous population.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 0401
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 Also, Frank Brigg’s unpublished...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 0348
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
Fredericka Meiners' A History of Rice University research materials
Collection
Identifier: UA 0297
Overview
The collection is made up primarily of materials created by Fredericka Meiners in writing her 1982 book A History of Rice University: The Institute Years, 1907-1963. It includes multiple draft copies with corrections and revisions. There are audio tapes of three interviews with transcriptions. There are also pre-publication responses to the text from readers including Ray Hoagland, who recommended particular changes in style and content.
Dates:
1977 - 1982
Geophysical Research Letters editorial files
Collection
Identifier: MS 0041
Abstract:
This collection contains the editorial files of the Geophysical Research Letters during the editorship of Alexander J. Dessler (Space Science Dept., Rice University). It includes manuscripts of articles, referees’ reports, correspondence, office files, and more.
Dates:
1985 - 1988
George G. Williams Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0341
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 Greanias’s Play ‘Wilson’ papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0014
Abstract:
Drafts, revisions, typescripts, and actors' prompt books for George Greanias' play, "Wilson" relating to Woodrow Wilson, dating 1971-1974.
Dates:
1971 - 1974
George W. Whiting papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0342
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
Hardin Craig, Jr., Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0358
Abstract:
The collection includes the research files of Dr. Hardin Craig, Jr., former Rice history professor. It includes notes on and copies of his A Bibliography of Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Dealing With Military, Naval, and Maritime Affairs, his Ph.D. dissertation, and various other research materials.
Dates:
1934 - 1972
Harry P. Girard music manuscripts collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0208
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