04. Architecture

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This collection houses the interviews and biographical sketch of David F. Chapman, a 1953 graduate of Rice University in architecture. Background of major projects, the companies Mr. Chapman worked for and lead, and interview/newsclippings with Mr. Chapman and company literature/marketing.

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Correspondence, minutes, and memoranda of the Rice University Space Assignment Committee, arranged chronologically.

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

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Academic papers of Rice University professor and architect, William T. Cannady.

Abstract The collection consists primarily of materials created by alumni of the Rice University School of Architecture. Dates of the materials range from 1927 to 1990. A large portion of the collection is made up of drawings that won the William Ward Watkin Traveling Fellowship. There are also a 1932 sketch-book by Walter Johnson for Architecture 410, a copy of the 1973 student newspaper Intercourse, and pictorial works in pencil, ink, ink and watercolor, and watercolor by Milton McGinty, Erik T....

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These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits.

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This collection includes pattern boards (design molds) and metal castings of architectural details such as stair rails, fencing, and other metalwork ornaments manufactured by Weber Iron & Wire Company from the 1930's to the 1990's. Some were designed by architects John F. Staub and Birdsall P. Briscoe. The collection also includes photographs, architectural drawings, reference books, and tools used in the manufacturing process, along with invoices from the company from 1933 to 1987.

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This collection includes the architectural papers of Rice alumnus S. I. Morris, Astrodome memorabilia, architecture notes, clippings and articles, marketing materials, speeches, and honors and awards.

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The Arthur Jones Architectural Records contain information and pictures of projects Jones was involved with in his career with Houston-based Lloyd and Morgan, Lloyd, Jones, and Brewer, and Jones and Fillpot.