Scrapbook #2, 1986 - 1994
Scope and Contents
An oral history, photographs, news clippings, memorabillia, financial documents, and event programs from Star Furniture, a Texas furniture retailer which began as a small, family-owned Jewish business in 1912. Many materials are dedicated to Star Furniture staff life and social events. This collection has a number of annual financial documents for the years 1925-1932. Of particular interest is an official, signed copy of the inagural prayer for President Lyndon B. Johnson given by Rabbi Hyman J. Schachtel on January 20, 1965.
Dates
- Creation: 1986 - 1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Wolff Toomin, Shirley (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research without restriction. Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: .75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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