06. Arts and Literature

Three leaves of rare 13th and 15th century Catholic liturgical manuscripts, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated on vellum.

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.

The architectural drawings, event posters, photographs, and annual reports in this collection represent the construction of the Peaceable Kingdom barn, as well as activities of the community, located in Texas at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Collection contains published works of Carolyn Adams. Print journals, newspapers, and online publications are included that feature her poetry and art.

This collection contains the correspondence and other material of Dr. Stockton Axson, first head of the Rice English department and one of its most famous lecturers and teachers. Included are photographs, newspaper clippings, letters to family, telegrams, unpublished manuscripts, and a scrapbook.

The papers of sculptor William M. McVey include newsclippings, correspondence, photographs related to sculptures of McVey’s, watercolor, and a scrapbook with photos and mementos of his student years at the Rice Institute.

The Ingeborg H. Larrey photograph collection covers a 25-year period between 1980-2005. The collection is primarily Houston musicians and international locations photography, including color slides, prints and photo negatives. (5 boxes)

These papers consist of proofs, dummies, and printed copies of published and unpublished works written by or illustrated by Grace Spaulding John. Also included are film/film prints of illustrations from these works, sketchbooks, as well as other artwork. Additional items in the collection include biographical information on John, newspaper and magazine articles, and family photographs, audiotapes and correspondence.

The Fluxus Collection contains newspapers, broadsides, prints, and posters of the Fluxus Collective.

The Limited Editions Club records reflect the historical documentation of the fine book press that was founded in 1929. Included in this collection are the monthly letters, prospectuses, holiday greetings, letters to subscribres, advertising materials, publicity, book reviews, book dealer catalogues.