Rice University Shepherd Society Records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0081

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

The Shepherd Society Records range from 1977 to 2003 and includes materials relating to the governing council of the society, meetings and their agendas and minutes. Published materials include reference and membership materials, and society-related events., i.e., programs, announcements and invitations for special concerts and the Madrigal Dinner. There are a few news clippings.

Dates

Creation: 1978 - 2003

Creator

Rice University. Shepherd Society (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the Shepherd Society Records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Historical Sketch

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet ( (3 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The Shepherd Society was founded in 1977 to further the cause of music at Rice University and in Houston through scholarship support and promotion of the programs and recognition of the musical talents of teachers and students of the Shepherd School of Music. The records relate to the governing council of the society, meetings and their agendas and minutes, published materials such as programs, announcements and invitations for special concerts and the Madrigal Dinner.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to Woodson Research Center in 1998 by Shepherd Society Board member, Genevieve (Mrs. Roy D.) Demme.

Accruals

Future additions are expected for this material.

Related Papers

Complimentary collections include the Shepherd School of Music Records, and information [vertical] files on Shepherd Chamber Players, Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, and Sallie Shepherd Perkins.