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O. M. Slosson Diary and Farm Ledger

Collection

Identifier: MS 0223

Overview Diary and farm ledger kept by O. M. Slosson, a farmer in upstate New York (Pompey, Onondago County), reflecting the life of a Northern farmer just before the Civil War; he describes daily chores, agricultural problems, livestock, church attendance and themes of Sunday sermons, deaths and other local events, social activities, weather, personal finances (including loans, debts, and purchases), and letters received, with reminders to himself noted in the margins. He also makes reference to his...

Dates: 1858 - 1860

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

Philip H. Broun Family U.S. Civil War papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0177

Abstract: The Broun Family U.S. Civil War papers provide genealogical and historical information on the Broun and Thruston families and also describe the Broun family's experiences during the U.S. Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Some items are photocopies of originals still in possession of the Broun family.

Dates: 1854 - 1888

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

Ralph Anderson Jr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0413

Overview Houston-born Ralph Anderson Jr. (1923-1990) studied architecture at Rice Institute and earned a bachelor's degree in 1943. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded and awarded a medal for his bravery. After the war, he returned to Rice and continued his studies in architecture. He joined the architectural firm of Wilson, Morris and Crain and eventually rose to become a partner and later president of the company. The papers cover a...

Dates: 1860-1989; Majority of material found within

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

Rice University COVID-19 Student Memories Collection

Collection

Identifier: UA 0431

Overview Reflection entries submitted by students enrolled in Rice University courses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dates: 2020

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

Ruth Carter Slack family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0430

Overview This collection consists of the personal and family papers of Houstonian Ruth Carter Slack, including diaries, correspondence, personal travel memorabilia, and memorabilia from her personal life, such as inventories, lists and address books. Also in the collection are her photo collections, hospital records, course notes, and documentation of the Carter and Slack family history.

Dates: 1873-1990

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

Samuel Storrow U.S. Civil War Journals

Collection

Identifier: MS 0192

Abstract: Two journals kept by Samuel Storrow during the U.S. Civil War, the first while Storrow served as a corporal in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, 44th Regiment (September 20, 1862-June 18, 1863), and the second while serving in the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment (September 1864- March 1865), during which time he was promoted to first lieutenant; in his entries Storrow describes movements of equipment and troops, camp life, weather, and military actions.

Dates: 1863 - 1865

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

Sol Schwartz family collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0806

Overview The Sol Schwartz family collection provides an in-depth look at the experiences of a Jewish family growing up in Houston, particularly through Alex Schwartz’ Autobiography and the Board Minutes he took for Congregation Rodefei Sholom. With its American Mizrachi Women Chapter Directory, Column by Rabbi Segal praising Alex Schwartz, and the Torah awarded Sol Schwartz, the collection showcases multiple family members and their contributions to the Houston Jewish community.

Dates: 1927 - 2008

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

Stuart and allied families of Texas collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0553

Abstract This collection contains correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, periodicals, books, legal documents, and biographical sketches related to the Allen, Stuart, Wells, Weems, Lum, Miller, Red, and Ulmer families.

Dates: 1759 - 2019

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

Townsend-Burford family of Texas papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0511

Overview Photographs, correspondence, genealogical charts and notes, newsclippings and printed materials related to the Townsend and Burford families of Texas dating back to pre-Republic of Texas era. The town now known as Round Top, TX, on Cummins Creek, was previously known as Townsend, TX. Many of the Townsend family members participated in the Battle of San Jacinto. Both the Townsends and the Burfords have been very active in civic life.

Dates: 1850-2000

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

W. H. Brooker U.S. Civil War diary

Collection

Identifier: MS 0126

Overview The diary of W.H. Brooker is a small (3 1/2" × 2"× 1/4") leatherbound booklet in which annotations in pencil have been made. Most of the entries date from 6 October 1863 to 22 June 1864.

Dates: 1863 - 1866

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

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O. M. Slosson Diary and Farm Ledger

Philip H. Broun Family U.S. Civil War papers

Ralph Anderson Jr. Papers

Rice University COVID-19 Student Memories Collection

Ruth Carter Slack family papers

Samuel Storrow U.S. Civil War Journals

Sol Schwartz family collection

Stuart and allied families of Texas collection

Townsend-Burford family of Texas papers

W. H. Brooker U.S. Civil War diary

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