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20. Rice University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: 20
Records reflecting the daily business of Rice University, including administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:

Rice University Rice Design Alliance Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0080
Abstract:

The Rice Design Alliance, established in 1973, is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to increasing greater public awareness of architecture, design and the environment. These materials represent RDA lectures, seminars, symposiums, exhibits and tours, which have involved the general public in issues related to the design of public spaces, parks, office buildings, retail centers and residential neighborhoods.

Dates: 1967 - 2022

Rice University Shepherd Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0081
Abstract:

The Shepherd Society was founded in 1977 to further the cause of music at Rice University and in Houston through scholarship support and promotion of the programs and recognition of the musical talents of teachers and students of the Shepherd School of Music. The records relate to the governing council of the society, meetings and their agendas and minutes, published materials such as programs, announcements and invitations for special concerts and the Madrigal Dinner.

Dates: 1978 - 2003

Rice University President's Office Records : William Vermillion Houston

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0085
Abstract:

These records reflect the daily business of the Rice University President's Office, during the tenure of Rice's second president, physicist William Vermillion Houston, and date from 1946-1960. Formats include correspondence, reports, memos, notes, newsclippings, and speeches.

Dates: 1946 - 1960

Rice University Development Office Fund Council records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0086
Abstract:

The records reflect the daily business of the Rice University Fund Council. The collection spans more than thirty years and consists of materials associated with the Council's annual meetings, committees, special events, fund raising activities, groundbreakings, dedications, and copies of correspondence from the President's office.

Dates: 1971 - 2002

Rice Institute Computer Project records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0087
Abstract

This collection contains records of the first computer developed at Rice University (then Rice Institute) including correspondence, memoranda, manuals, news clippings, photographs, and drawings.

Dates: 1956 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1974

Rice University Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies Search records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0092
Abstract

The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies search committee, 1995-1996, was chaired by Ken Kennedy. These records reflect the course of the search and his role as chair. Access to this material requires special permission.

Dates: 1995 - 1996

American Association of University Professors: Rice University Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0096
Abstract:

The American Association of University Professors: Rice University chapter collection consists of folders containing meeting minutes, correspondence, membership rosters, newsletters and other documents representing the regular business of the Rice University chapter. Specific issues covered in the collection are academic freedom and freedom of the press at Rice University.

Dates: 1944 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2004

Rice University Provost Office Records: James Kinsey (interim) and David Auston

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0098
Abstract

These records reflect the daily business of the Provost's office under interim Provost James Kinsey and Provost David Auston (1993-). They reveal the daily business of the Provost's Office, which has the overall responsibility for the institution's educational and research programs.

Dates: 1993 - 1995

Rice University Julian Huxley Symposium records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0099
Abstract:

Documents related to the planning and execution of the symposium titled "Julian Huxley, Biologist and Statesman of Science" and was held September 25-27,1987 at Rice University. Formats include correspondence, grants proposals, publicity materials, photographs, and audiotapes and transcripts of symposium presentations.

Dates: 1985 - 1988

Rice University President's Office Records: Malcolm Gillis

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0100
Abstract: The papers of Rice University's sixth president, Malcolm Gillis, reflect the daily business of the the president's office during the years 1993-2004, and include correspondence, memos, notes, drafts, memos related to on and off campus departments and groups. Subjects include a comprehensive strategic plan; an extensive fundraising campaign; development of an extensive building program; biggest expansion of Humanities facilities to date; increased international presence through such programs...
Dates: 1993 - 2004