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Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0645
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, schedules, and other items chronicling the musical history of Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire.

Dates: 1970-2014

William Addison McElroy family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0428
Abstract

Family records of the McElroy family of Houston, Texas.

Dates: 1877-1994, bulk 1900-1945

William Harrison Hamman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0006
Abstract Correspondence, documents, Civil War materials, clippings, and other papers of Hamman including accounts of early Texas historical events and political opinions as well as his legal and business papers regarding oil land, gas, and minerals; together with papers of his wife, Ella Hamman; papers of John Hamman (1879-1966), founder of Hamman Exploration Col, later Hamman Oil and Refining Co., pioneer in the development of mineral resources in Texas, and lawyer specializing in land and...
Dates: 1828-1966, bulk dates 1861-1889; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1889

William Lukes Collection of Houston Photographic Research Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0531
Abstract

The collection consists of photographic research materials on Houston, TX, Rice University, and various urban scenes, architectural details, and photographic techniques. It was created by William Lukes in collaboration with Paul Hester during the years 1969 through 1974, when Lukes was an architectural student at Rice University.

Dates: 1969-1974

William Martin Academic Career Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0120
Abstract

Collection contains the writings and publications of Dr. Martin’s distinguished career dealing with religion, drug policy, religious fundamentalism and its effect on popular culture/politics, Texas churches, and life as a cancer survivor.

Dates: 1960-1999

William T. Cannady Architectural Projects records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0577
Abstract

These records include architectural drawings, renderings and project documentation related to the work of William T. Cannady. As a Professor of Architecture at Rice University since 1964, Cannady teaches both undergraduate and graduate design studios, and is a practicing architect.

Dates: 1956 - 2018

William V. Ballew, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0254
Abstract:

The collection consists of William V. Ballew, Jr.'s workpapers, correspondence, minutes, and news clippings relating to the Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunity Organization. William V. Ballew, Jr., a Houston attorney, served as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunities Committee, an organization that initiated welfare programs as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty.

Dates: 1965 - 1968

William Ward Watkin family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0508
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, family trees, vital records and other genealogical material related to the Watkin family of Houston, TX (1910s-current) and of Danville, Pennsylvania (late 19th century). William Ward Watkin (1886-1952) was the first Supervising Architect of Rice Institute and the first chair of the Dept. of Architecture at Rice Institute. His daughter, Ray Watkin Strange, is a Rice graduate and significant supporter of Rice University and the Fondren Library.

Dates: 1899-1999

William Ward Watkin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0352
Abstract

The papers detail the academic and architectural career of William Ward Watkin. Included in the collection are personal information, business correspondence, construction photographs and architectural drawings of the early Rice Institute, and drawings of projects from his private architectural career.

Dates: 1903 - 1956; Majority of material found within

William Williston Heartsill journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0035
Abstract: Journal describes Texan Confederate soldier W.W. Heartsill's experiences during the U.S. Civil War, including material related to Texas ranching activities, Indian and Mexican affairs, and botany; the Texas Secession Convention; generals Braxton Bragg, Stonewall Jackson, Joseph E. Johnston, and John W. Whitfield; his work with the W.P. Lane Rangers (later Company F, 2nd Regiment, Texas Calvary); battles of Chickamauga and Vicksburg; prisoners of war; and Confederate Army Trans-Mississippi...
Dates: 1861 - 1866

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