The Rice University Inaugural Ceremonies, 1961
Scope and Contents
Possibly tape 1 of 2 (based on the voiceover narration which opens the tape). Ceremonies for the inauguration of Rice's 3rd President, Kenneth Pitzer. Voice over in the beginning narrates Pitzer's biography. Features the Rice University Band and Choir as well as speeches from the president of the Rice Student Association Robert L. [last name inaudible], Willoughby C. Williams, President of the Alumni Association, Frank E. van der Berg [not entireyly sure if I transcribed this name correctly - K.G.], Professor of History, and Thomas Keith Glennan, former president of NASA.
Dates
- Creation: 1961
Conditions Governing Access
A digitized copy is accessible upon request by contacting woodson@rice.edu and using identifier # DV-2019-0028 in the request. This item is stored in a nearline / dark preservation environment.
Extent
From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet
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