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Joseph Priestley letter
This collection contains a handwritten and signed letter, written January 5, 1802 and addressed to Samuel Mitchell, a member of the U.S. Congress, concerning publication of Priestley’s paper on “galvanism” to appear in the Medical Repository. Additionally, Priestley writes of problems in obtaining philosophical materials from his bookseller in London, and asks the congressman about living conditions in Washington. A typewritten transcript of the letter is included.
Joseph R. Farrell collection
This collection mainly contains audio files of the works of Joseph R. Farrell.
Joseph W. Chamberlain Space Physics correspondence
This collection is composed of the letters of Joseph W. Chamberlain, retired Professor of Space Physics and Astronomy at Rice University, Houston, Texas. It consists of correspondence in his specialized research areas.
Josephine Jue Chinese-American photographs collection
Family photograph of Hinhun Jow, Mee Oy Jow, Josephine Jue, Mylew High, Vance Jow, Sonny Jow, and Houston Jow in 1947. Photograph of the Chinese Baptist Church of Houston charter members, circa 1985.
Joshua Furman Papers
Materials created and collected by Dr. Joshua Furman documenting his personal and family history, his work in the field of Jewish studies and as a professor at Rice University, and his work with the Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives.
Journal of geophysical research correspondence and article files
This material was the working papers of the Journal of geophysical research during the period when Prof. Alexander J. Dessler (Space Science Dept., Rice University) was associate editor and later co-editor (1964-1970). It includes correspondence and article files.
Joyce Gilbert papers
One box containing certificates, correspondence, a travel journal, photographs, a magazine article, event materials, and a Soviet Jewry nameplate documents Joyce Gilbert's activities in the Houston Jewish community and her work to assist Russian Jewry from 1975 to 2018.
J.T. McCants research material for book entitled: Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute
This collection contains research materials, the original typescript, and photocopies of Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute, written by J.T. McCants in 1955. The text deals with the early history of the Rice Institute, describing its founder, the general plan, first buildings, formal opening, and the first academic year.
Judge Clarease Yates papers
The collection consists of certificates, diplomas, correspondence, and an album of large color photographs. Also included are several framed certificates of recognition and a proclamation honoring Judge Yates.
Judge Harris Masterson I Papers
Judge Harris Masterson’s papers relate almost exclusively to his legal practice and real estate dealings after he moved from Brazoria County, Texas, to Houston, dating from 1860-1942, bulk 1880-1920.