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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 127 Collections and/or Records:

Max Freund "Houston Journal" and related editorial papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0325
Abstract This collection contains the correspondence, photos, newsclippings, proofs, and manuscripts of Max Freund, Professor Emeritus of Rice University. The papers relate for the most part to Freund's works, especially Gustav Dresel's Houston Journal, which he edited and translated. Also included are lecture notes on Ireland and Anglo-Irish Literature, a translation of George Moor's "The Wild Goose" as well as translations of other Moore materials, and the published version of his Ph.D. thesis "Die...
Dates: 1904 - 1975

Dorothy M. Richardson letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0333
Abstract

This collection contains thirteen items, most of which are letters from Dorothy M. Richardson to Mr. Curtis Brown, her publishing intermediary. Ms. Richardson was an English novelist noted for a series of novels published under the collective title Pilgrimage. She has also been noted as the introducer of the stream of consciousness method into English fiction.

Dates: 1917 - 1920

George G. Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0341
Abstract:

Typescript and handwritten manuscripts, newspaper clippings, student questionnaires and papers, and correspondence which reflect the literary and academic career of George G. Williams, Professor of English, Rice University (1928-1968), along with his interests in ornithology.

Dates: 1923 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1964

George W. Whiting papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0342
Abstract:

This collection contains typescripts, handwritten notes and correspondence related to the personal and professional life of George W. Whiting, a professor of English at Rice Institute.

Dates: 1925 - 1963

Leonard M. Marsak Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0351
Abstract:

This collection contains three typescripts of works produced by Marsak titled: Bernard de Fontenelle, Development of Science in Relation to Society, and French Philosophers.

Dates: 1961 and undated

Harry Van Demark papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0354
Abstract

The contents of this collection include the papers and publications of Harry Van Demark. Within the collection are typescript and bound versions of plays and short stories as well as scrap books, articles, and poetry. Van Demark was considered the most prolific writer in the Houston area of his time.

Dates: 1897 - 1948

Houston Theater Program Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0359
Abstract:

This collection of play programs and related printed publications was created and maintained mainly by John Blodgett Davis and reflects the Houston, Texas theater scene primarily in the 1950s and 1960s.

Dates: 1839 - 2008

Robert L. Patten literary papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0376
Abtract

These Papers represent a portion of the literary career of Dr. Robert L. Patten of Rice University. His writings reflect his interests in Victorian graphic art, history of 19th century publishing, and renowned author Charles Dickens along with renowned illustrator George Cruikshank. Formats include drafts, notes and correspondence related to Dr. Patten's books, articles, lectures and reviews.

Dates: 1963 - 2014

Grace Spaulding John papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0383
Abstract:

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.

Dates: 1890-1977

William Watson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0385
Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence, manuscript verse, and proofs of poems of the poet Sir William Watson. Correspondents include R. Ellis Roberts, Clarence Winchester (of the Amalgamated Press), and T.N. Green-Armytage.

Dates: 1892-1935