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Ray Watkin Strange Research Materials for "William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute"

Collection

Identifier: MS 0465

Overview This material covers the architectural career of the Ms. Strange's father, William Ward Watkin, including his private architecture practice and well as his relationship with Rice Institute as Supervising Architect, touching briefly on his personal life. The material was gathered by Ms. Strange and much of it served as research for the book: William Ward Watkin and The Rice Institute by Patrick James Nicholson (published 1991 by Gulf Pub. Co.).

Dates: 1917-1985

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

Raymond Brochstein Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0258

Overview The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to Raymond Brochstein’s philanthropic gifts and service to Rice University, as well as a certificate of recognition in his career as an architect.

Dates: 1996 - 2014

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

Rice Center for Community Design + Research records

Collection

Identifier: UA 181

Overview The collection consists of both published and unpublished records of projects undertaken by the Rice Center for Community Design + Research, subsequently the Rice Center. It also includes records of two projects of the University of Louisville which served as precursors to much of the early research completed at the Rice Center.

Dates: 1968 - 1987

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

Rice University architectural drawings, oversize manuscript material, maps and photographs

Collection

Identifier: UA 226

Overview These records include architectural drawings, maps, posters, oversize manuscript materials, and photographs ranging in dates from 1840s-2010s. The majority of architectural drawings relate to Rice University. The collection also contains oversize material from other manuscript collections. Links to these finding aids are included.

Dates: circa 1840-2010s

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

Rice University Archives. Dean of Architecture Records (O. Jack Mitchell)

Collection

Identifier: UA 0022

Overview Departmental announcements, brochures, reports, course evaluations, departmental correspondence, outlines for the 1966 Kahn Lecture, and materials from the dedication of the new Architecture School facilities at Rice University, 1981. Also included are course outlines, materials, rosters, and lecture notes of the Urban Design Program taught by O. Jack Mitchell (1969-1991), as well as the program history, and initial proposal. (4 boxes)

Dates: 1966 - 1991

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

Rice University Cohen House records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0128

Overview Collection of blueprints, correspondence, financial records, photographs and more relating to the design, maintenance and furnishings of the Cohen House Faculty Club. Also includes samples of dishes and linens used in the original dining room as well as materials related to the Cohen family.

Dates: 1920-1971

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

Rice University construction records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0356

Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials related to the construction of the Rice University campus from the initial engagement of the master plan architects in 1909 to the present time. Included are expense records, diagrams, photographs, newsclippings, and a small amount of correspondence.

Dates: 1909 - 2014

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

Rice University Michael Heizer sculpture records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0244

Abstract: The collection consists of print and photographic materials related to the sculpture 45°, 90°, 180° by Michael Heizer located in the School of Engineering quadrangle on the campus of Rice University. The history of the work is covered from the selection and commissioning of the sculptor to the dedication of the completed work and the exhibition featuring Heizer that accompanied this event.

Dates: 1982 - 1985

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

Rice University Rice Design Alliance Records

Collection

Identifier: UA 080

Abstract: The Rice Design Alliance, established in 1973, is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to increasing greater public awareness of architecture, design and the environment. These materials represent RDA lectures, seminars, symposiums, exhibits and tours, which have involved the general public in issues related to the design of public spaces, parks, office buildings, retail centers and residential neighborhoods.

Dates: 1972 - 2016

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

Rice University School of Architecture Alumni Archive

Collection

Identifier: UA 0254

Overview The collection consists primarily of materials created by alumni of the Rice University School of Architecture. Dates of the materials range from 1927 to 1990. A large portion of the collection is made up of drawings that won the William Ward Watkin Traveling Fellowship. There are also a 1932 sketch-book by Walter Johnson for Architecture 410, a copy of the 1973 student newspaper Intercourse, and pictorial works in pencil, ink, ink and watercolor, and watercolor by Milton McGinty, Erik T....

Dates: 1953 - 1990

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

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Ray Watkin Strange Research Materials for "William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute"

Raymond Brochstein Papers

Rice Center for Community Design + Research records

Rice University architectural drawings, oversize manuscript material, maps and photographs

Rice University Archives. Dean of Architecture Records (O. Jack Mitchell)

Rice University Cohen House records

Rice University construction records

Rice University Michael Heizer sculpture records

Rice University Rice Design Alliance Records

Rice University School of Architecture Alumni Archive

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