Soldiers
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Weinstein Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0857
Overview
The Weinstein Family papers showcase Irving and Lily Weinstein, and their ties to the broader Houston Jewish community. Irving’s service in World War II and Lily’s civic engagement with both San Jacinto High School and Congregation Beth Israel are preserved in the letters they exchanged while Irving was overseas. Featuring photographs, news clippings, and a plethora of military correspondence and documentation, the Weinstein Family papers offer insight into a century of Jewish History.
Dates:
1912 - 2012
William W. Akers Chemical Engineering papers and Rice University Vice President for Administration records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0154
Overview
The bulk of these records relate to Akers’ administrative roles at Rice University, particularly as Vice President for Administration. Correspondence, memos, articles, newsclippings reflect his interests both as university administrator and as professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Dates:
1960-1994