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Frank E. Vandiver papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0348
Abstract

The papers of Frank Everson Vandiver (1925-), former Professor of History, Acting-President, and Provost of Rice University consist chiefly of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material generated by Vandiver as a historian, writer, teacher, and lecturer at Rice University. See "Related Materials" note for information on Vandiver's records as an administrator.

Dates: 1947 - 1977

General George Cullum Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0112
Abstract:

A letter written during the U.S. Civil War on November 14, 1861, from New York by Union Army General George W. Cullum to a close friend (‘My dear Colonel’) concerning Cullum’s recent promotion to the rank of brigadier general of volunteers with assignment to serve under General Henry Halleck; Cullum also reflects on army politics and inquires about family members.

Dates: 1861

General Young Marshall Moody family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0404
Abstract:

The bulk of the correspondence is from Young M. Moody to his “Dear and Confiding Wife.”, written during the U.S. Civil War. In addition there are other family letters, military correspondence, land and business records, photographs, daguerreotypes and badges of rank and an epaulet from General Moody’s uniform.

Dates: 1852-1955

George W. Frost military and personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0321
Abstract

This collection is comprised chiefly of George W. Frost's correspondence, created while Frost served as a Union naval officer during the U.S. Civil War, including his service aboard the U.S.S. Fort Donelson (1861-1865).

Dates: 1861 - 1885

Houston Book Clubs research materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0521
Abstract:

The Houston Book Clubs Research Materials consist of material from 1993-2007, including interviews, surveys, emails, reports, essays, lists, and correspondence between Elizabeth Long and members of the literary community. The files were compiled by Elizabeth Long during her study of the role of women's reading groups for her 2003 book "Book Clubs: Women and the Uses of Reading in Everyday Life" (University of Chicago Press).

Dates: 1993 - 2007

Huffington and allied families' papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0883
Abstract

This collection includes biographical sketches, legal documents, books, correspondence, and news clippings about individuals related to the Huffington, Coulbourn, Michel, Gough, Brown, Carrington families, and along with other collateral families. The bulk of the collection pertains to Phyllis Gough Huffington’s research into collateral family lines and focuses from the mid-seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

Dates: 1650 - 1955

Hugh H. Wilson U.S. Civil War papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0125
Abstract:

Many of these letters are courtship letters to Wilson's future wife, Mary Grier, containing information on the aspirations and attitudes of people in South Carolina whose wealth was based on the stolen labor of enslaved people during the U.S. Civil War period. Wilson also relays information about hospitals, medicine, schools, cemteries, camp life and the military, and the issue of conscription.

Dates: 1862 - 1868

Importance of Women's Votes by Representative Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts, broadside

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0605
Abstract

Small broadside written by U.S. Representative Edith Nourse Rogers articulating an appeal to women voters to use their votes to "stabilize...this extraordinary era of experimental administration under which we have been living during the past four years."

Dates: ca. 1936

Jack Burke Jr. papers/Champions Golf Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0525
Abstract Champions Golf Club was founded by golfing greats Jimmy Demaret and Jack Burke, Jr. in 1957 with the purpose of promoting the game of golf and bring active competition to its members and guests and to host significant national championships. The club is located north of Houston, Texas along the FM (Farmers Market road) 1960. This collection includes photographs, business papers, correspondence, news clips, and area maps from 1956 to 2007. The collection consists of 24 boxes and cartons with...
Dates: 1956-2017

James F. Grimes Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0105
Abstract:

Letters of James F. Grimes, a Union soldier of the 17th U.S. Infantry during the Civil War (1861-1865), written to Sarah A. Jones while Grimes was stationed mainly in Virginia near Warrenton and Culpepper, mentioning camp life and current events, but primarily of a more personal and affectionate nature.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

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