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Collection
Identifier: MS 0753
Abstract
The Igor Stravinsky Archive contains annotated proofs, autograph and copyist manuscripts, and associated material of the works of the revolutionary Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. The majority of the proofs contain significant corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky’s hand, some of which include quite extensive autograph musical manuscript additions in the hand of the composer in addition to autograph textual notes. A number of the proofs are present in successive...
Dates:
1908 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938
Collection
Identifier: MS 0510
Abstract:
Thirteen individual leaves of rare 15th and 16th century original music manuscripts depicting portions Catholic masses and prayers in Latin, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated with brilliant tempera paints on large vellum sheets. A podcast by Rice University features this material online: "Sing the Glory: an illuminated manuscript of adoration", available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDW5Op5Iwjs. The materials are available online at...
Dates:
15th-16th century
Collection
Identifier: MS 0227
Abstract
Arithmetic instruction book written in French from the first half of the seventeenth century. It consists of 284 pages written in calligraphy and ornamented with colored drawings. It was probably written for the instruction of a Prince of Orange.
Dates:
1650
Collection
Identifier: UA 204
Abstract
Collection contains the academic writings, professional and personal correspondence, courses taught, and biographical information of Ira Gruber before and while a professor of History at Rice University.
Dates:
1934 - 2022
Collection
Identifier: MS 0277
Abstract:
Research materials related to the publications and unpublished works of author/historian and public relations consultant James A. Clark. Included are materials related to Three Stars for the Colonel: The Biography of Ernest O. Thompson, The Tactful Texan: A Biography of Governor Will Hobby, Book of Oil, Petroleum Rectifying Company of California, Hughes Tool Co., Pan American Sulfur Company,...
Dates:
1889 - 1974
Collection
Identifier: MS 0482
Abstract
Correspondence, typescripts, printed material, news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 and covering family and professional life of James Chillman, Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Many of the transcripts of his radio show "Art is Fun" are in the collection along with a thorough photographic history of his family and career. A large number of news articles are featured...
Dates:
1891-1972
Collection
Identifier: MS 0013
Abstract
Drafts, including screenplays, of several of Miller's works including "Days of Wine and Roses" (1963), "Rabbit Trap," and "Race for Home" (1968); together with correspondence and notes concerning these works, copyright procedures, credits, and research. Includes material relating to Writers Guild of America, West.
Dates:
circa 1939-1999, bulk dates 1960-1999; Majority of material found within
Collection
Identifier: MS 0179
Abstract:
Biographical sketch of Jared Ellsion Groce, one of the Old Three Hundred (Austin's first colony), who emigrated to Texas in January 1822. Time period described ranges from 1782-1836.
Dates:
1936
Collection
Identifier: MS 0396
Abstract
This collection contains the manuscript entitled "Geophysics: The Earth’s Interior" by Jean-Claude de Bremaecker. De Bremaecker is a Professor Emeritus of Geology at Rice University.
Dates:
1985
Collection
Identifier: MS 1066
Abstract
This material was a part of Dr. John E. Mack's systematic research project at Harvard University through the 1990s to 2004, related to experiences of alien abduction.
Dates:
1970 - 2010
