Rice Memorial Center records
Scope and Contents Note
These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits, at Rice University.
Dates
- Creation: 1962 - 2012
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This materials 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.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish from this material must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Historical Note
The Rice Memorial Center (RMC) was built from 1957-1958. It officially opened on December 19, 1958 under the charge of John Kennedy, its first director. Over the years a variety of offices and businesses have existed in the building from the Rice Campus Store to Sammy's Cafeteria.
From 1985-1986, the Ley Student Center was added to the building providing much needed space for existing businesses and offices. This new addition was designed by Cesar Pelli and Associates who also worked on Herring Hall.
The RMC currently houses Rice Coffeehouse, and the offices of the Thresher, the Campanile, and the Rice Program Council just to name a few. In addition, the RMC's Grand Hall also hosts various campus-wide events throughout the school year.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These records mainly include information on the construction of the Ley Student Center, renovations of the Rice Memorial Center, and art exhibits.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Julie Neisler in 2014.
Accruals Note
Additional materials are expected for this collection.
- Title
- Guide to the Rice Memorial Center records, 1962-2012
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Norie Guthrie, Lee Pecht
- 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