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Business

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 92 Collections and/or Records:

Rice University Campus Business Affairs manager (Russ Pitman) records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0137
Abstract

Correspondence from faculty and staff to the manager of Rice University Campus Business Affairs, minutes from various campus business related committees and documents including contracts and licenses.

Dates: 1940-1987

Rice University Cohen House records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0128
Abstract

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

Rice University Early Land Deeds, Contracts and Related Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0222
Abstract

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

Rice University Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0148
Abstract This collection highlights the founding of the Jones School and its daily business from 1974-2013. Records contain information relating to the school's history, bylaws, directories, correspondence, press releases, awards. It also contains items regarding fundraising, projects, lectures and seminars, and various corporate and individual contributors to the school. The collection also features documents from various Rice University professors and administrators with ties to the Jones...
Dates: 1974-2017

Rice University Office of General Counsel records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0461
Abstract

These records include original reports, charters, lawsuits, and other related legal documents reflecting early Rice Institute, now Rice University's interests. The outcomes of the legal proceedings documented in these records reflect the Office of General Counsel legal assistance and advice. A small amount of documentation of William Marsh Rice and his nephew, William Marsh Rice Jr. is present.

Dates: 1900 - 1980

Rice University Press records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0017
Abstract

The records consist of awards, photographs, book and author files, and administrative files from Rice University Press.

Dates: 1983 - 1999

Rice University Treasurer's Office records regarding Town Lot Sales Records and Rice Hotel and Houston Endowment

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0002
Abstract

The collection consists of sales/payment records, tax records, maps, deeds, and correspondence concerning the town lots received by the Rice Institute from the Rice Estate and others purchased in later years. Also included are deeds, construction contracts, inventories, tax records, and correspondence concerning the Rice Hotel and 99-year lease with the Houston Endowment.

Dates: 1868 - 1986

River Oaks Bank collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0761
Abstract

Certificates, correspondence, event documents, financial records, marketing/public relations materials, newsletters, news clips, and photographs document the history of the River Oaks Bank from 1955-1988.

Dates: 1955 - 1988

Robert I. Cohen gift store printing plate

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0813
Abstract

The Robert I. Cohen gift store printing plate offers a fascinating glimpse into Cohen’s creative approach to advertising in his hugely influential department store businesses. The plate, meant to draw patrons in with its festive message, is redolent of Christmas shopping at the department store in the early 1900s.

Dates: 1900 - 1920

Rockefeller's business records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0655
Abstract

This collection consists of the business records, promotional calendars, and digital images that chronicle Rockefeller's music venue.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1978-2016, dates 1978-1995