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Happy Katz Adath Israel Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 889

Overview This collection is made up of one box containing legal and financial documents of incorporation for the Adath Israel Congregation and miscellaneous materials from the Adath Israel Congregation, spanning from 1905-1966.

Dates: 1905 - 1966

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

Harris Masterson, III papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0470

Overview The Harris Masterson III papers concentrate mainly on Masterson's business and philanthropic interests. Dates range from 1892- 1980, bulk 1950-1979, and formats include correspondence, photographs, business and legal documents. Personal and family data are also chronicled. Highlights include Masterson's collecting interest in Texana and construction information on the Masterson house, Rienzi.

Dates: 1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s

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

Hobby Family Foundation Records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0527

Abstract The Hobby Family Foundation is a non-profit organization organized in 1940 and located in Houston, Texas. The Hobby Foundation Records include information covering legal correspondences between the Hobby family, the Hobby Foundation, and the Houston Post Company, foundation corporate minute books (which comprise most of the collection), and financial records.

Dates: 1945-1983; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1968

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

James Lockhart Autry Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0003

Abstract Business papers, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia related to the James Lockhart Autry family of Texas (1875-present) and of North Carolina (1832), Tennessee (1824-1840) and Mississippi (1840-1875) show the life style of a family who moved into Texas and played an important role in developing both the social and economic framework of Houston. Among the business papers are correspondence and legal briefs from the terms Autry served as general counsel to the Texas Company, president of...

Dates: 1832 - 1998

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

John Campbell personal papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0329

Scope and Contents The John Campbell papers comprise two Hollinger boxes of documents and one of letters.The box containing letters is divided into four categories: (1) letters from Anson Jones to John Campbell, 1845-1850; (2) letters either to or from James Campbell, 1833-1863; (3) a folder containing letters exchanged within the Campbell family, 1832-1906; and (4) three folders containing letters either to or from John Campbell, written to or received from correspondents outside the family circle,...

Dates: 1820 - 1906

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

John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia, 1959-1981

Collection

Identifier: MS 0634

Scope and Contents The John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia contains bound volumes of business records and memorabilia.

Dates: 1959 - 1981

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

John William Hutcheson papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0037

Overview The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.

Dates: 1852 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862

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

J.W. Parker papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0327

Abstract: This collection contains legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda/research notes compiled by J.W. Parker, a lawyer from Taylor, Texas. The documents relate to the case of Charles W. Avery vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co., a case in which Parker represented Avery.

Dates: 1898 - 1914

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

Loeb Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0914

Overview This collection consists of two boxes containing Emanuel (Beaumont) programs, news clippings, photographs, certificates, a remembrance card, marriage contract (Ketubah), and legal documents, such as deeds and wills, ranging from 1834 to 1995.

Dates: 1834 - 1995

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

Lynette S. Autrey papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0051

Abstract: This collection of materials relates generally to the personal life of Lynette S. Autrey and her family. The Autreys were Houston entrepreneurs and philanthropists, contributing significant gifts of land and funds to Rice University, among other institutions, in support of the humanities, social sciences, and business.

Dates: 1913 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1978

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

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Happy Katz Adath Israel Collection

Harris Masterson, III papers

Hobby Family Foundation Records

James Lockhart Autry Family Papers

John Campbell personal papers

John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia, 1959-1981

John William Hutcheson papers

J.W. Parker papers

Loeb Family Papers

Lynette S. Autrey papers

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