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Stolbun/Workmen's Circle collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0783
Abstract

This collection contains materials relevant to the century-old Workmen’s Circle, a social justice organization dedicated to preserving Jewish identity and activism. The materials include group portraits of members in 1925 and 1945, and a Certificate of Service presented to Edith Winograd Stolbun, whose son donated the collection.

Dates: 1925, 1945

Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0032
Abstract:

Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials, books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.

Dates: 1826 - 2007, and undated

The Other Economic Summit (TOES) records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0248
Abstract

The collection consists of background information about The Other Economic Summit (TOES) at Rice University, organizational and press materials for TOES, 1990, publications generated by the meetings, and audio tapes of proceedings.

Dates: 1988 - 1990

Thomas A. Rabson academic papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0558
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, departmental records, course preparation materials, and course assistant records relating to Thomas A. Rabson’s career as professor of electrical engineering at Rice University. Also included are conference materials, reference materials, energy research studies and reports, and information concerning Dr. Rabson’s grant proposals, consultation with energy and electronics corporations, and expertise in lasers and ferroelectric thin films.

Dates: 1950-2000

Tony Elam, Rice University Assistant Dean of Engineering records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0193
Abstract

This material includes the academic files of Tony Elam during his time as the Associate Dean of Engineering for Research at Rice University. Included in the collection are: Assistant Dean's office files, Rice Engineering Departments information, and various files on other universities, industries, and centers and institutions.

Dates: circa 1995-2006

T.W. Bonner Physics Laboratory records, Rice University

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0442
Abstract

Physics course evaluations, grant funded research applications, experiment notes, related to the T.W. Bonner Lab at Rice University.

Dates: 1957 - 1995

United Orthodox Synagogues records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0712
Abstract

This collection is made up of eight boxes containing books, bulletins, correspondence, event materials, financial records, flyers, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photographs, plaques, programs, scrapbooks, videos, and yearbooks from United Orthodox Synagogues spanning from 1935 to 2023.

Dates: 1935 - 2023

Walter W. and Ella F. Fondren Papers, 1838-1973

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0390
Abstract

The Fondren Papers provide a record of the Fondren family's acquisition and dispersal of money in Houston and across Texas during the first three-quarters of this century and offers additional information on the financial workings of several well-known institutions and corporations. Formats include correspondence and financial documents.

Dates: 1838-1973

Weinstein Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0857
Abstract

The Weinstein Family papers showcase Irving and Lily Weinstein, and their ties to the broader Houston Jewish community. Irving’s service in World War II and Lily’s civic engagement with both San Jacinto High School and Congregation Beth Israel are preserved in the letters they exchanged while Irving was overseas. Featuring photographs, news clippings, and a plethora of military correspondence and documentation, the Weinstein Family papers offer insight into a century of Jewish History.

Dates: 1912 - 2012

Westheimer/Simon Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0876
Abstract

The Westheimer/Simon family papers span several generations of the family living in Houston, and making their mark on the Houston Jewish community. With a variety of materials ranging from correspondence to photographs, sermons to yearbooks, the Westheimer/Simon family papers are a rich trove for any researcher interested in the history of one of Houston’s more influential families.

Dates: 1920 - 2012

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United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston (Houston, Tex.) 3
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Adams, John A. S. (John Allan Stewart), 1926- 2
Aulbach, Louis 2
Auston, David 2
Bourgeois, Andre 2
Brown family 2
Castaneda, Christopher James 2
Confederate States of America. Army 2
Congregation Adath Emeth (Houston, Tex.) 2
Congregation Adath Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.) 2
Congregation Beth Israel (Houston, Tex.) 2
Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex) 2
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Fondren, Ella F. 2
Furman, Joshua, Dr. 2
Hobby, Oveta Culp 2
Hobby, William Pettus 2
Hobby, William Pettus, Jr. "Bill" 2
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 2
Kinsey, James 2
Marvins, Edward 2
Marvins, Libby 2
Matthews, Kathleen S. 2
Methodist Hospital (Houston, Tex.) 2
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Rice University -- history. 2
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Rice University. Department of Architecture 2
Rice University. Department of Geology and Geophysics 2
Rice University. Jefferson Davis Association 2
Rice University. Office of the Provost 2
Rice, William Marsh, 1816-1900 2
Abercrombie, James Smither 1
Abramson, Ida Sue 1
Actor, Lori K. 1
Agricultural Livestock Finance Corporation 1
Alley Theatre (Houston, Tex.) 1
Alter, Fred C. 1
American Association of University Professors 1
American Defense Group 1
American Republics Corporation 1
Americans United for Separation of Church and State 1
Anderson, Clayton & Co 1
Anglican Church in North America 1
Archivists of the Houston Area (AHA!) 1
Armco Steel Corporation 1
Askanase, Hilda (Graham) 1
Askanase, Reuben 1
Attenborough, David 1
Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller) 1
Autry House (Houston, Tex.) 1
Autry family 1
Autry, James Lockhart, 1830-1862 1
Autry, James Lockhart, II 1
Autry, Micajah 1
Avalon, Robert 1
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization 1
B'nai B'rith. Herzl Lodge No. 608 1
Bailey, George M. 1
Baker, James Addison 1
Baker, James Addison, 1857-1941 1
Baker, James Addison, 1930- 1
Barg, David 1
Barg, Irwin M. 1
Bastrop, Baron de, 1759-1827 1
Bean, Gloria 1
Bedford, Sybille, 1911-2006 1
Beer Bike cycling event 1
Belasco, Norman 1
Bellaire Historical Society (Texas) 1
Bentsen, Lloyd 1
Berman family 1
Berman, Morton 1
Berry, Frank Lee (Jr.) 1
Beth Jacob Congregation (Houston, Tex) 1
Bethje, Eliza 1
Bloome, Jarrod D. 1
Boles, John B. 1
Borden, Gail, 1801-1874 1
Boylesve, René 1
Briscoe, Andrew 1
Brood, Sue 1
Brown & Root, Inc. 1
Brown Foundation (Houston, Tex.) 1
Brown Shipbuilding Company, Inc. 1
Brown, Alice Pratt 1
Brown, George R., 1898-1983 1
Brown, Herman,1892-1962 1
Brown, Margarett Root 1
Bryant,, Larry W., 1938-2020 1
Burrus, C. S. (C. Sidney) 1
Burton, Samuel A. 1
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