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Papers of Jefferson Davis documents and reference collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0638

Overview This collection includes the wealth of documentation identified from across the United States and beyond and assembled for the purpose of the publication of the Papers of Jefferson Davis, a 14-volume set, funded by the NHPRC, and other activities and persons, beginning in the 1960s and running through 2015. Many of the speeches and letters published in the edition, either in full or summarized, are present in this collection as photocopies or on microfilm. Not every document featured in the...

Dates: 1815-2015, bulk 1850-1880; Majority of material found within 1850 - 1880

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 Institute 1924 Campanile yearbook printer's copy, photographs and graphics

Collection

Identifier: UA 0379

Scope and Contents The collection consists of the bound printer's copy of the 1924 yearbook of Rice Insitute, the Campanile. Also in the collection are envelopes of photographs apparently considered for use and 8" by 10" copies of photographic portraits that were used in smaller format. Samples of the intended covers and decorative printing and artwork to be used especially on pages without photographs are also included. Invoices for various stages of the production are included as well.

Dates: 1923 - 1924

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

Rice Institute Computer Project records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0087

Overview This collection contains records of the first computer developed at Rice University (then Rice Institute) including correspondence, memoranda, manuals, news clippings, photographs, and drawings.

Dates: 1956 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1974

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 Buildings and Grounds Committee records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0136

Overview Minutes from Rice University Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings, correspondence between members, and proposals from architects for potential new buildings and renovations.

Dates: 1974-1999

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 Dean of Continuing Education records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0229

Abstract The Dean of Continuing Education Records contain materials related to the Dean of Continuing Education, specifically Mary McIntire. These records consist of financial statements, blueprints, images, proposals, correspondence, student publications, pamphlets, and surveys. The records begin in 1987 and continue through 2001, with the bulk of the information starting in the early 1990s.

Dates: 1987 - 2001

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

Rice University Early Land Deeds, Contracts and Related Records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0222

Overview The collection contains records and printed material on the early land holdings and dealings of William Marsh Rice and the Rice Institute in 45 Texas counties and 4 Louisiana parishes. The collection also contains records and printed material concerning early Rice Institute campus construction, legal matters (including judicial settlements and statements), institutional housekeeping (including receipts and invoices from 1891-1907), and campus area property and construction.

Dates: 1830 - 1969

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

Rice University Martel College Records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0119

Abstract The collection consists of Martel College architectural drawings, photographs, videotape of the 2000 groundbreaking, constitution and bylaws, charter, cabinet minutes, records of special events, information on the Founding Committee, and student life, 2000-2012.

Dates: 2000-2016

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

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Papers of Jefferson Davis documents and reference collection

Ralph Anderson Jr. Papers

Rice Institute 1924 Campanile yearbook printer's copy, photographs and graphics

Rice Institute Computer Project records

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

Rice University Buildings and Grounds Committee records

Rice University Cohen House records

Rice University Dean of Continuing Education records

Rice University Early Land Deeds, Contracts and Related Records

Rice University Martel College Records

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