Rice University Writing Club records
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a book containing meeting reports and newspaper clippings detailing the activities of the club. Also included is a folio containing manuscript and typescript poetry written by club members.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 - 1940
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research but requires 24 hour advance notice for retrieval
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Biographical / Historical
The Rice Writing club was formally established in 1920 with the stated purpose, “to associate students of Rice Institute in a fellowship for mutual encouragement and assistance in the craft of writing.”
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a book containing meeting reports and newspaper clippings detailing the activities of the club. Also included is a folio containing manuscript and typescript poetry written by club members.
Acquisition Information
Gift of George G. Williams, January 1966
- Title
- Guide to the Rice University Writing Club records, 1920-1940
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu