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John Robert Anderson manuscript of "The Old Adam"

Collection

Identifier: MS 0375

Overview This collection contains a xerox copy of the typescript of "The Old Adam," an unpublished novel called with a West Texas setting written by John Anderson. Anderson, a 1976 graduate of Rice University, wrote the novel while pursuing a Ph.D. at Yale University. At the time this typescript was accessioned (1983), Anderson was a professor at Pennsylvania University; the novel was unpublished.

Dates: 1982

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

J.T. McCants research material for book entitled: Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute

Collection

Identifier: UA 296

Overview This collection contains research materials, the original typescript, and photocopies of Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute, written by J.T. McCants in 1955. The text deals with the early history of the Rice Institute, describing its founder, the general plan, first buildings, formal opening, and the first academic year.

Dates: 1952 - 1962

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

Julian Sorell Huxley “Morphism and Evolution” papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0481

Overview This collection consists of notes on and drafts of Julian Huxley’s “Morphism and Evolution” as well as research materials and correspondence related to his work.

Dates: 1950-1957

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

Karl Swiedack manuscript of play "Ferdinand Raimond," 1860

Collection

Identifier: MS 0186

Overview This collection contains a handwritten manuscript of the play "Ferdinand Raimund."

Dates: 1860

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

Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0276

Overview These papers represent a broad view of Larry McMurtry’s literary career, including his collaborations with Diana Ossana. Handwritten notes, editorial correspondence, annotated typescripts, and production material show the creative process for McMurtry’s (and Ossana’s) novels, screenplays, teleplays, and essays. While many works are included here, Streets of Laredo and Dead Man’s Walk are among the most fully documented....

Dates: 1890 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2011

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

Lois Tompa "Above the Wall" poetry manuscript

Collection

Identifier: MS 0291

Overview This collection contains a hand-made collected edition of poetry by Lois Tompa called "Above the Wall", dedicated to her husband, Joseph Tompa. The manuscript consists of 35 leaves of mimeograph pages stapled together with the author’s autograph inscription.

Dates: 1966

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

Madeleine Alcover Cyrano research materials and Academic papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0631

Scope and Contents This collection contains typescripts, proofs, correspondence, microfilm, and notecards of Madeleine Alcover for her critical editions and studies on Cyrano de Bergerac; Cyrano’s family, as well as his writer-friends Charles d’Assoucy, Le Royer de Prades, Henry Le Bret, and others. The collection also contains documents and correspondence related to Alcover's academic career.

Dates: 1957 - 2014

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

Manuscript of Reuben John Rath's The Provisional Austrian Regime in Lombardy-Venetia

Collection

Identifier: MS 0310

Abstract: This collection consists of a small amount of correspondence, maps, typographical and proofreading instructions in regard to the publication of Rath's The Provisional Austrian Regime in Lombardy-Venetia, 1814-1815 and two typed drafts of the monograph.

Dates: 1814 - 1815

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

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0491

Overview The bulk of these papers represent Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials.

Dates: 1926-2000

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

Oren Arnold Manuscript and Galleys of "The Golden Chair"

Collection

Identifier: MS 0023

Abstract: This collection contains the typescript and galley proofs of the book "The Golden Chair", winner of the Southwest Literary Award. It was published by Elsevier Press in 1954. Mr. Arnold is a former student of Rice University where he was editor of the student newspaper the "Thresher" and president of the Writers Club. He was also Rice correspondent for the "Houston Chronicle."

Dates: 1954

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

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John Robert Anderson manuscript of "The Old Adam"

J.T. McCants research material for book entitled: Some Information Concerning the Rice Institute

Julian Sorell Huxley “Morphism and Evolution” papers

Karl Swiedack manuscript of play "Ferdinand Raimond," 1860

Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana Papers

Lois Tompa "Above the Wall" poetry manuscript

Madeleine Alcover Cyrano research materials and Academic papers

Manuscript of Reuben John Rath's The Provisional Austrian Regime in Lombardy-Venetia

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

Oren Arnold Manuscript and Galleys of "The Golden Chair"

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