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Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 584 Collections and/or Records:

Jack W. Rowland Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Texas records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1021
Abstract

Records of Jack Rowland's military service in the Works Progress Administration, including formats such as newsclippings, correspondence, 1943 WPA Final Report in Texas, war ration card and other identification and induction cards. Houstonian Jack W. Rowland served as the Regional Director of the Works Project Administration from 1939-1943.

Dates: 1931 - 1946

Jacob "Jake" Henry Hess Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0450
Abstract

The papers of Jake Hess reflect his football, basketball, and tennis careers, both before and after his days as a student and star athlete at Rice Institute.

Dates: 1919-1939 [Bulk 1919-1936]

Jacques F. Vallee UFO and paranormal phenomena papers (not yet open)

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0672
Abstract

The collection includes background files, correspondence, field notes, and press documents collected by Vallee between 1960 and 2015.

Dates: 1960 - 2015

James Castañeda Rice University sports-related records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0365
Abstract This collection is comprised of materials gathered by Dr. James Castañeda over forty-seven years of involvement with athletics at Rice University. There are records pertaining to the two sports he coached, baseball and golf, as well as the full range of sports partici- pated in by Rice students. Also included are materials relating to both the “R” Association, which is made up of winners of varsity letters, the Owl Club, whose members are donors supporting Rice...
Dates: 1929 - 2007

James F. Grimes Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0105
Abstract:

Letters of James F. Grimes, a Union soldier of the 17th U.S. Infantry during the Civil War (1861-1865), written to Sarah A. Jones while Grimes was stationed mainly in Virginia near Warrenton and Culpepper, mentioning camp life and current events, but primarily of a more personal and affectionate nature.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

James H. Chillman, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0482
Abstract Correspondence, typescripts, printed material, news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 and covering family and professional life of James Chillman, Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Many of the transcripts of his radio show "Art is Fun" are in the collection along with a thorough photographic history of his family and career. A large number of news articles are featured...
Dates: 1891-1972

James K. Lovejoy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0246
Abstract

Photocopies of letters written by Union soldier Corporal James K. Lovejoy to his wife while stationed in Louisiana, 1863-1864.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

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...
Dates: 1832 - 1998

James M. Reding letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0107
Abstract:

A letter written during the Civil War in December 1863 by James M. Reding, a Confederate soldier, to his sister concerning recent action near his army camp, including capture of a Union boat in Matagorda Bay, Texas, and the arrival of a Confederate boat loaded with arms; he also advises against his brother Bob’s enlistment in the army before reaching eighteen years of age.

Dates: 1863

James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions and family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0008
Abstract:

James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions date from 1836-1906 and were copied from original manuscripts in the Texas State Library through the courtesy of the heirs of James S. Hogg. Family photographs date from circa 1890-1903 and include James S. Hogg, his parents, his wife Sallie Stinson, and various Hogg homes (including Varner-Hogg Plantation) and friends.

Dates: 1836 - 1906