Universities and colleges
Subject
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Found in 449 Collections and/or Records:
James R. Sims papers, 1924-2002
Collection
Identifier: MS 596
Abstract:
The papers contain documents, photographs and printed material which document the career of James R. Sims, who taught civil engineering at Rice Institute (later Rice University) beginning in 1942 as an instructor, to becoming the Herman and George R. Brown Chair of Civil Engineering until his retirement in 1987. He then served as the Herman and George R. Brown Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering from 1987 until his death in 2009.
Dates:
1924 - 2002
Jeanmarie Amend Collection
Collection
Identifier: UA 0410
Overview
The Jeanmarie Amend collection is a snapshot of the life of a student at Rice in the early 1980s. A prolific writer (both professionally and personally), Jeanmarie recorded several journals detailing her time at Rice. In addition to her school papers, the collection contains schoolbooks, news clippings, correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia--each contributing the the vibrant picture of Jeanmarie’s university days.
Dates:
1977 - 1982
Jeffrey J. Kripal Academic Papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 383
Overview
The Jeffrey J. Kripal Papers mostly covers Kripal’s tenure at Rice University up to 2015 (and will eventually cover at least up to 2019) but also reaches as far back as 1970. It includes correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, course materials, and on-going research.
Dates:
1970 - 2015
Joe D. Thomas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0397
Overview
This collection contains a series of typed letters (1981-1982) from Professor Thomas, a member of the Rice University English faculty, to Nancy Boothe, Director of the Woodson Research Center, concerning the history of the university. Also included are two duplicate series that are collections of verse and prose observations on numerous topics, intended for circulation. A miscellaneous file includes notices and photographs relating to Professor Thomas’ Mark Twain programs.
Dates:
1981-1985
John A.S. Adams geology papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0048
Abstract:
This collection contains papers from Adams’ professional career as a renowned geologist and professor at Rice University. Included are papers regarding his careers in consulting, teaching, recycling and writing; also included is Adams’ correspondence, membership in organizations and attendance at meetings.
Dates:
1951 - 1989
John Boles papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0423
Overview
The papers consist of historian John B. Boles’ Baltimore Museum of Art draft text and accompanying board proofs; Higginbotham Symposium 1984/85 correspondence, individual drafts of articles, and proofs; and drafts of Professor Boles’ earlier works, including The Great Revival, 1787-1805: the origins of the Southern evangelical mind; Religion in Antebellum Kentucky; America: The Middle Period;...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1972-1988
John L. Margrave academic papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0505
Abstract:
The academic papers of Chemistry Professor and Dean of Advanced Studies and Research John L. Margrave reflect the daily business of his career at Rice University, and his involvement with Gulf Universities Research Consortium (GURC), Houston Area Research Center (HARC), High Temperature Science, and Marchem, Incorporated.
Dates:
1952-1995 [Bulk 1970-1995]
John McKnitt Alexander Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund Presentation Parchment
Collection
Identifier: MS 0059
Overview
A two page document presenting a permanent scholarship for girls on behalf of the John McKnitt Alexander Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dates:
1922
John W. Clark, Jr. Bioengineering Department records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0412
Overview
The collection consists of materials from Dr. John W. Clark, Jr., professor in both the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University. The collection also includes records of Dr. Clark’s participation in the work of several university committees, specifically Parking, Graduate Student, Admissions, and the Library. In addition there is material prepared for evaluation of courses to determine ABET accreditation in 2005.
Dates:
1989 - 2011
Jones Graduate School of Administration - Council of Overseers records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0278
Overview
Records of meetings of the Council of Overseers, Jones Graduate School of Administration, including agendas, table of contents, by-laws and consitutions, minutes, membership lists, financial information, publicity and other material presented at the meetings.
Dates:
1977 - 1988