Fondren Library
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ella F. Fondren Family papers
The collection visually documents Ella Fondren's family members and homes, and describes her lifelong philanthropic efforts toward higher education and health care in the Houston area.
Rice University Fondren Library records
This collection contains records numerous relating to all aspects of Fondren Library between 1940 and 2022, including information regarding a variety of committees and events, correspondences, budgets, meeting minutes, and staff administration.
Walter W. and Ella F. Fondren Papers, 1838-1973
The Fondren Papers provide a record of the Fondren family's acquisition and dispersal of money in Houston and across Texas during the first three-quarters of this century and offers additional information on the financial workings of several well-known institutions and corporations. Formats include correspondence and financial documents.
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