Martin L. Friedland research materials for “The Death of Old Man Rice”
Scope and Contents
The collection documents Dr. Friedland’s research and writing of his book, "The Death of Old Man Rice", and includes rough working notes, manuscript drafts, subject files, and photocopies of the original trial manuscript.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1992
Access Restrictions
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.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish material from the Martin Friedland research materials must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Biographical Sketch
Martin L. Friedland, a highly respected University of Toronto law professor, is the author of numerous periodical articles and books, including "The Death of Old Man Rice", a work of legal history that chronicles the murder of William Marsh Rice, the trial and subsequent appeals. "The Death of Old Man Rice" was published by New York University Press, c. 1994.
Extent
11 Linear Feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection documents Dr. Martin Friedland’s research and writing of his book, "The Death of Old Man Rice" (published 1994), and includes rough working notes, manuscript drafts, subject files, and photocopies of the original trial manuscript.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dr. Martin L. Friedland, July 1995.
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Martin L. Friedland research materials for “The Death of Old Man Rice,” 1900-1992
- Status
- Completed
- 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