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Rolland Bradley papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0247

Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Rolland Bradley, Texas State legislator. The collection includes a bound manuscript copy of Bradley’s master’s thesis for the University of Texas on proportional representation in the United States. Also included are several chapters of his book and assorted speeches and pamphlets.

Dates: 1930-1967

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Roster of the Confederate Veterans of Houston, Harris County, Texas

Collection

Identifier: MS 0109

Abstract

This collection consists of a roster that lists where confederate veterans are buried in Houston.

Dates: 1964

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Ruth Young McGonigle architectural papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0022

Abstract:

This collection consists of architectural drawings done by Ruth Y. McGonigle during her private practice in Brownsville, TX. She designed mostly residential houses with the exception of a few public buildings.

Dates: 1959 - 1983

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Salomon Chaim Bochner papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0357

Abstract Correspondence and manuscripts of writings relating to Bochner's scholarly works chiefly written during his years at Princeton (1933-1968) and at Rice University (1968-1982); financial and legal papers; and off-prints (36 linear ft.) closely related to his work. Papers reflecting the Princeton years treat mainly his work in harmonic analysis, Fourier series, functions of several complex variables, and probability theory; those for the latter period at Rice concern the history and philosophy...

Dates: 1914 - 1982; Majority of material found within

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Sam Houston papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0049

Abstract: Sam Houston was the leader of the Battle of San Jacinto which won Texan independence from Mexico, the first regularly elected president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. Senator from state of Texas, and later Governor of Texas. This collection of letters contains government letters and documents written by Houston, letters to Houston from other government officials, and people seeking favors, and personal materials such as letters to and from family members, and bills. Government and military...

Dates: 1821 - 1863

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Sara Hickman collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0718

Abstract

This collection consists of business records, photographs, audio, newspaper clippings, and correspondence documenting the music career of Sara Hickman.

Dates: 1978 - 2017

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Shadyside residential collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0704

Abstract

The materials cover the founding of Shadyside, its deeds restirctions, trustees' reports, legal matters and correspondence.

Dates: 1919 - 1984

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Shannon-Scott family of Texas papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0250

Abstract:

The collection, consisting of photocopies of letters, genealogies, military documents, newspaper clippings, and modern reproductions of family photographs, pertains to the Texas families of Alexander May Shannon and William B. Scott, Shannon's father in-law. Highlights of the collection are a number of letters written by Shannon and Scott regarding U.S. Civil War battles (including the battle at Galveston) and daily life and living conditions in the army.

Dates: 1848 - 1942; Majority of material found within 1875 - 1906

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas