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Earle C. Douglas, Jr. autograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0458
Abstract

This collection contains the autographs of Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin, and Steven R. Mallory.

Dates: ca. 1870

Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0112
Abstract

Event planning documents, correspondence, notes, drafts, memos, press releases, newsclippings, photographs and memorabilia created and maintained by Rice University in support of the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations, hosted by Rice University.

Dates: 1990

Edward Fontaine Biographical Sketch of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0194
Abstract

This collection contains a biographical sketch of Mirabeau Buonparte Lamar written by his secretary, Edward Fontaine. Lamar served as President of the Republic of Texas from 1838 until 1841. Originally opposed to U.S. annexation, he planned a comprehensive system of education; began successful negotiations for recognition by France, England, and Holland; and founded the city of Austin in 1840.

Dates: 1857

Engelbert Dollfuss speech to the League of Nations

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0184
Abstract

This collection contains a typed six page manuscript of a speech given by Engelbert Dollfuss, Chancellor of Austria, to the League of Nations on September 27, 1933. The speech is written in German.

Dates: 1933

Fagan Dickson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0281
Abstract:

The papers of Dickson Fagan (1903-1977), Austin, Texas attorney active in the Democratic Party, include correspondence with both state and national political figures as well as Fagan's personal and business subject files clippings, published materials and notes, dating from 1950-1978.

Dates: 1950 - 1978

Frankie Carter Randolph papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0372
Abstract

The papers of Frankie Carter Randolph (1894-1972), longtime leader of Texas liberal Democrats, include correspondence, documents, newsclippings, photographs, oral history interviews and other materials that chronicle her political activism in Texas during the 1950s and 1960s. Issues include the Poll Tax, labor law, African Americans, and social programs.

Dates: 1913 - 1983

General Douglas MacArthur speech materials

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0427
Abstract

This collection consists of materials related to the speech that General Douglas MacArthur delivered at Rice Stadium.

Dates: 1951-06-14

George W. Whiting papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0342
Abstract:

This collection contains typescripts, handwritten notes and correspondence related to the personal and professional life of George W. Whiting, a professor of English at Rice Institute.

Dates: 1925 - 1963

Gertrude Barnstone papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0587
Abstract:

This collection contains the personal files of native Houstonian Gertrude Barnstone, including information on her careers in politics, social activism, education, and art. In addition to newsclippings, magazines, programs, invitations, and posters, the collection also contains numerous photographs of her sculptures and her personal sketchbooks.

Dates: 1956-2015

Gordon Quan papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0618
Abstract

This collection consists of business papers, articles, photographs, and awards created by or about Gordon Quan, immigration lawyer and former Houston City Council member. Also included are articles and items about the Houston community in general and the Houston Asian American community specifically.

Dates: 1982-2012

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Anderson, Dillon 1
Antunes, George Edward 1
Banerjea, Surendranath, Sir 1
Barnstone, Gertrude 1
Benjamin, Judah P. 1
Bentsen, Lloyd 1
Bourne family 1
Bowie, Jim, 1796?-1836 1
Bowles, John, approximately 1756-1839 1
Bradley, Rolland 1
Braes Republican Women's Club 1
Brischetto, Robert R. 1
Briscoe, Dolph 1
Brood, Sue 1
Brown, Lee. P 1
Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount 1
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 1
Buckley, William F., Jr., 1925-2008 1
Bullock, Charles S., III 1
Burleson, Edward, 1798-1851 1
Byrd, W. Lee 1
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 1
Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfels 1
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 1
Carter, Maude 1
Cecil , Hugh Richard Heath, Lord 1
Church of England 1
Citizens for Better Government (Abilene, Tex.). 1
Clayton family 1
Clayton, Anne Burdine 1
Clayton, Susan Vaughan 1
Clayton, William Lockhart, 1880-1966 1
Cogburn, Ed 1
Colquitt, O. B. 1
Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000 1
Crawford, Ann Fears 1
Crawford, William Harris 1
Davidson, Chandler 1
Davidson, Randall Thomas 1
Davies, Race D. 1
Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- 1
Davis, Varina Howell 1
Democratic Party (Tex.). 1
Democratic Party (U.S.) 1
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Democrats of Texas. 1
Dickson, Fagan, 1904-1977 1
Dickson, James F. 1
Dollfuss, Engelbert 1
Domenici, Pete 1
Douglas, Earle C., Jr. 1
Downes, Myron 1
Duncan, Charles William Jr. 1
Dunham, George F. 1
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 1
Fannin, James Walker, 1806?-1836 1
Faulk, John Henry 1
Ferguson, James Edward 1
Ferguson, Miriam Amanda 1
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 1
Fleming, Mrs. Lamar 1
Fontaine, Edward 1
Ford, Gerald, 1913-2006 1
Fulbright, J. WIlliam (James William), Senator, 1905-1995 1
Gardiner, Samuel H. 1
Garwood, Ellen, 1903- 1
Garwood, St. John 1
Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart) 1
Gordon Quan 1
Greater Houston Civic Council (Houston, Tex.). 1
Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount 1
Grofman, Bernard 1
Haldane, R. B Haldane (Richard Burdon Haldane), Viscount 1
Hamilton, James A. (James Alexander), 1788-1878 1
Harris County Democrats (Harris County, Tex.). 1
Hedges, Dixon D. (Dick) 1
Hewitt, Gerald J. 1
Hobby, Oveta Culp, 1905-1995 1
Hockley, George Washington, 1802-1854 1
Hogg family 1
Hogg, James Stephen, 1851-1906 1
Holley, Porter Jackson 1
Hotchkiss, Thomas W. 1
Houston family 1
Houston, Mrs. William (Mildred White) 1
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 1
Howard, Oliver 1
Hunt, Memucan, 1807-1856 1
Hutchison, Kay Bailey 1
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