22. Rice University faculty and administrative records

The collection consists of biographical sketches, invitations, news clippings, press releases and video clips relating to Nobel Laureates Robert Woodrow Wilson, Richard E. Smalley and Robert F. Curl.

This collection contains the project records from Fondren Library's renovation and expansion primarily from 1999 to mid-2000. The records of project coordination include architectural drawings, proposals, and documentary interviews. These records do not reflect the project's entire record. Records after mid-2000 are held by Facilities and Engineering's current project coordinator.

Audio and video related to the daily work of the Rice University Office of University Relations.

Minutes, records, correspondence, photographs and other materials documenting the social and charitable activities of the Rice University Faculty Women’s Club.

Collection of blueprints, correspondence, financial records, photographs and more relating to the design, maintenance and furnishings of the Cohen House Faculty Club. Also includes samples of dishes and linens used in the original dining room as well as materials related to the Cohen family.

In 1997, Rice University began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

This collection contains records regarding the travels, expenses, and applications created by the Associate Provost between 1997 and 2004. These include information on travels of the Associate Provost and members of the Office, records of travel and other expenses, and applications to Rice's Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT).

This collection includes photographs from the Office of Resource Development’s 2000 fundraising events.

Rice University Dean of Social Sciences search records contain documents related to the 1995-1996 and 2006-2006 searches for a new dean of the School of Social Sciences. Applicant materials, committee minutes, and other documents relevant to the search committee are included.

Minutes from Rice University Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings, correspondence between members, and proposals from architects for potential new buildings and renovations.