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Marion Kessel Performing Arts collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0517
Abstract: The collection includes research files, posters and awards, and audio/visual materials related to the production of mainly Houston, TX based performing arts documentaries. Among the many productions represented are Danton’s Death, The Making of a Monologue: Robert Wilson’s HAMLET, Visions of Robert Wilson, Houston Grand Opera productions of Carmen, Florencia en el Amazonas, Four Saints in Three Acts, Madame Butterfly, The Making of the Representative for Planet 8, Marriage of Figaro,...
Dates: 1977-2000

Martin Nathan collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0784
Abstract

The Martin Nathan Collection contains photographs and scrapbook pages depicting Martin Nathan over the course of his life, with a focus on his Bar Mitzvah. The detailed identification of attendees and extensive gift list offer a clear depiction of the ceremony.

Dates: 1944 - 1963

Max Freund "Houston Journal" and related editorial papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0325
Abstract This collection contains the correspondence, photos, newsclippings, proofs, and manuscripts of Max Freund, Professor Emeritus of Rice University. The papers relate for the most part to Freund's works, especially Gustav Dresel's Houston Journal, which he edited and translated. Also included are lecture notes on Ireland and Anglo-Irish Literature, a translation of George Moor's "The Wild Goose" as well as translations of other Moore materials, and the published version of his Ph.D. thesis "Die...
Dates: 1904 - 1975

Michael Hammond academic papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0183
Abstract

The collection consists of materials gathered by Michael Hammond in pursuit of his varied academic interests in early music, acoustics, neuroscience, and the relationship of neuroscience and music. It includes the text of his keynote address in 1999 for the International Symposium on the Neuroscience of Music in Niigata, Japan.

Dates: 1961 - 1999

M.T. Jones Lumber Co. records and business ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0629
Abstract

The M.T. Jones Lumber Co. Records & Business Ledgers, 1890-1920, consist of business records, correspondence, letterpress books, invoices, orders, shipping records, and ledgers for the daily operations and administration of the lumber company for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.

Dates: 1880 - 1940

Natural gas research materials of Chris Castaneda

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0566
Abstract

The collection consists of research materials collected for the purpose of writing historical texts about the natural gas industry. Included are articles about people and companies active in the industry, as well as published works and videos.

Dates: ca. 1930-1990

Neal Lane papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0502
Abstract

Professional papers of Dr. Neal Lane from Lane's time as a professor and administrator at Rice University, as well as his time as Director of the National Science Foundation. Also included are papers from Lane's time in the White House working as the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Dates: circa 1964-2015

Nicholas Bryar Massenburg daybook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0374
Abstract

Nicholas Bryar Massenburg, planter of Franklin County, N.C., owned Woodleaf and Egypt plantations. In this daybook, Massenburg describes weather conditions, social activities, and sales of land and equipment. Yearly lists of enslaved people, their ages and overseers are also included.

Dates: 1852 - 1861

Norman Hackerman personal and professional papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0407
Abstract

Professional and personal papers of chemist Dr. Norman Hackerman, the fourth president of Rice University (1970 - 1985), including correspondence, notes for speaking engagements, etc., mainly concerning his membership in the National Science Foundation, National Science Board, and trips to Antarctica.

Dates: 1956-1986

Norman Hurd Ricker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0398
Abstract:

The Ricker Papers include the notes and papers related to physicist Norman Hurd Ricker's work in industrial research and in his academic career. The 25 boxes contain Ricker's autobiography, published papers, photographs depicting his experience at Rice University and many of his field expeditions, as well as notes, calculations, and graphs in various media, used in his research and writing.

Dates: 1916-1978

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Bedford, Sybille, 1911-2006 1
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Borden, Gail, 1801-1874 1
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Brown & Root, Inc. 1
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Brown, George R., 1898-1983 1
Brown, Herman,1892-1962 1
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