Bronze replica of William Marsh Rice statue on wood base, awarded to Rice Associates Peggy and Bill Barnett.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.
Dates
- Creation: 1912 - 2022
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)
Access Restrictions
This material is available for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Bronze replica of the William Marsh Rice statue mounted on a wood base. The base has a brass plaque engraved with "Peggy and Bill Barnett, Rice University Associates." Bill Barnett was a Rice graduate, class of 1955 and Chairman of the Rice Board of Trustees from 1996-2005. Presumably donated by the Barnett's, but no indication of date. Item is loose in the box.
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu