Rice University photographic slides collection
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of slides used for various slide show presentations relating to Rice University. Several slides are of campus architecture, including aerial views. Many slide shows are the construction or renovation of buildings, including installation of astroturf in the stadium. There are slides of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and track. Several slides are of campus events, graduations, parades, and student life. Some of these slide shows were created for presentations at alumni events.
Dates
- Creation: 1935 - 1996
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Rice University Photographic Slides Collection must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Historical Note
William Marsh Rice University (commonly called Rice University and opened in 1912 as The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters, Science and Art) is a private, comprehensive research university located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (7 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This is a collection of slides used for various slide show presentations relating to Rice University places, sports, events and people.
- Title
- Guide to the Rice University Photographic Slides Collection, 1935-1993
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2014
- 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
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu