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06. Arts and Literature

 Record Group
Identifier: 06
Archival collections related to dance, theater, painting, sculpture, literature, and more.

Found in 126 Collections and/or Records:

von Ronsperger Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0187
Abstract

This collection is composed of a manuscript book titled “Nur so—kann uns noch geholfen warden!/Humoristischer Lichtbilder – Vortrag zur 35-Jar-Feier der IIIc 1887” written by von Ronsperger and includes several mounted photographs of caricatures. The manuscript is written in German.

Dates: 1922

Paul Blouet correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0129
Abstract:

This collection consists primarily of letters written by French author and journalist, Paul Blouet (pseudonym, Max O'Rell) between 1885 and 1903. The letters discuss Blouet's lecture tours, the management of his play "John Bull on the Continent", and his affliction with cancer.

Dates: 1885 - 1903

E. B. Osborn letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0135
Abstract:

The collection consists of autographed correspondence between Edward Bolland Osborn (1867-1938) and James Nicol Dunn (1856-1919) between the years 1892 and 1909. The bound letters reveal a wide range of topics and interests that the two men shared from reviewing books and writing articles to professional achievements. The volume contains some biographical information about the two correspondents as well as a prepared index of topics and individuals mentioned in the letters.

Dates: 1892 - 1909

Joseph Lemuel Chester papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0146
Abstract

This collection contains Joseph Lemuel Chester's writing and correspondence.

Dates: 1843 - 1880

Anonymous copybook of sermons, fables and letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0224
Abstract

This copybook contains handwritten sermons, fables, and letters. Included are: “A letter concerning a consumption,” “The Ambitious Man punished,” Useful and Amusing Conversations,” Useful and wholesome Reflections,” “Reflections on Voltaire’s Semiramis,” “Reflections on our dying Saviour’s Prayer upon the Cross,” and more.

Dates: 1750 - 1760

Max Freund academic papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0205
Abstract Max Freund was Professor of German and Head of the German Department at Rice and active in the German-American Societies of Houston. This collection consists of course preparation materials for various German subjects he taught, such as Philology, Phonetics, and Literature. Much of the material is in German and came unidentified as to content. It has been rough sorted but left in the order it was received. The second part of the collection is from the Rice German Honor Society -- Delta Phi...
Dates: circa 1930-1980

In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1009
Abstract

In the Eyes of Our Children: Houston, An American City contains the 329 original photographs and prints which were published in the book of the same name, contained in a custom book box.

Dates: 2011 - 2016

Naomi Kuo Asian American cultural zines collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1073
Abstract

Taiwanese-American artist Naomi Kuo was raised in Houston, Texas, and explores the genres of zines, photography, and painting.

Dates: 2021 - 2022

Carroll Parrott Blue art and storytelling collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0847
Abstract

This collection includes photographic prints by Blue, digital media relating to digital storytelling, documentation of Houston community art projects, books featuring Blue or inspiring to her, documentation of projects such as Dawn at My Back, and materials related to her academic career and conferences attended.

Dates: ca 1965-2018

Stella Sullivan artist papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0855
Abstract

Stella Sullivan was a Houston based artist and teacher, of the Midcentury Modernist genre. She worked with formats such as silkscreen prints, fabric art, watercolors, and more. Materials in this collection reflect the artist and teaching career of Stella Sullivan, including examples of her work, class notes, correspondence, and more.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940 - 2016