Train-themed boxed invitation to the William Marsh Rice Society dinner including a red metal train model., 1993-12-06

Item — Box: 61

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1993-12-06

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

Additional Description

General

Invitation from President Malcoolm Gillis and Elizabeth Gillis to the December 6, 1993 William Marsh Rice Society dinner. The invitation plays on a train and train engineer theme and consists of a red box containing the printed invitation titled "All Aboard The Rice Limited", as well as a box with a small red steam locomotive model and RSVP card. The mailing label on top of the box contains the clever line: "I came to Rice to be an engineer...and I haven't seen a train yet."