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African Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Rice University Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0450
Abstract

These records document the creation of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, as well as the work of Associate Provost Roland Smith.

Dates: 1992 - 2022

Rice University Thresher student newspaper editor (Brady Tyson) papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0030
Abstract

The collection consists of 1948 and 1949 correspondence with Brady Tyson, editor of the Rice Thresher; his editorials favoring admission of qualified African Americans to Rice Institute; and newspaper reports on the Tyson material and public response to it. The content ends with President Huston’s letter to the editor of the Thresher, pointing out that Rice was chartered for white students only.

Dates: 1948 - 1949

Rockefeller's business records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0655
Abstract

This collection consists of the business records, promotional calendars, and digital images that chronicle Rockefeller's music venue.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1978-2016, dates 1978-1995

Roger Francis "Rock" Romano collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0908
Abstract

This collection mainly comprises the audio output of the Red Shack recording studion owned by Rock Romano. It also contains archival material related to The Fun and Games, Smokin' Fitz, and Dr. Rockit.

Dates: 1968 - 2018

Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon poster collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0662
Abstract

This collection mainly contains posters from the Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

SwishaHouse record label collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0607
Abstract

Photographs, promotional cards, posters, published interviews and music of Swisha House artists such as Paul Wall, Lil Mario, SLim Thug, Coota Bang, Michael 5000 Watts, Big Tyme, Lester Roy, Sabwarfare, Archie Lee, J Dawg and many others. Music is on audiocassette, LP album, and CD. Additionally, this collection features a large framed platinum record presented to CERCL to commemorate the sale 1 million copies of Paul Wall's The Peoples Champ album. (1 box plus framed platinum record)

Dates: 2000-2011

The Jester Lounge collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0677
Abstract

This collection includes audio and an oral history.

Dates: 1963; 2016

Too Short collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0657
Abstract

VHS tapes, mini-DV tapes, magazines, contracts, and correspondence of Too Short (Todd Anthony Shaw)

Dates: 2000-2004