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Rice University memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 225
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912 - 2022

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from this collection must be obtained from Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical / Historical

Rice University was founded in 1891 and opened in 1912. The memorabilia in this collection reflects many aspects of the university's history, from social life, academic life, athletics, administration, architectural elements, symbols such as the seal and shield.

Extent

191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Acquisition Information

The items in this collection were transferred from other university departments or donated by Rice alumni throughout the years.

Title
Guide to the Rice University memorabilia collection, 1912-2022
Status
Unprocessed Addenda
Author
Lee Pecht, student John Marks, volunteers Mary Tobin & Cornelia Williams
Date
2011, April 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586