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Academic libraries

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Fondren Library Planning Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0210
Abstract

Records reflecting the business of the Fondren Library Planning Committee, which explored and planned a redesign of the library at Rice University, 1993-1999.

Dates: 1993 - 1999

Pender Turnbull papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0437
Abstract

The collection consists of personal correspondence, food and drink recipes of Pender Turnbull, Rice Institute graduate and librarian. Photographs of the Rice campus, buildings, faculty, and student activities are also included.

Dates: 1913-1983

Rice University Fondren Library records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0157
Abstract

This collection contains records numerous relating to all aspects of Fondren Library between 1940 and 2022, including information regarding a variety of committees and events, correspondences, budgets, meeting minutes, and staff administration.

Dates: 1940 - 2022

Rice University Rice Institute library records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0012
Abstract

The collection consists of early library records, including, correspondence with other university libraries, book lists, inventories of furniture and fixtures, and general correspondence.

Dates: 1914 - 1952

Rice University Vice Provost and University Librarian search records (Sara Lowman)

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0291
Abstract

These records reflect the business of the Vice Provist and University Librarian search committee of 2007, whose efforts resulted in the hiring of Sara Lowman.

Dates: 2007

Walter W. and Ella F. Fondren Papers, 1838-1973

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0390
Abstract

The Fondren Papers provide a record of the Fondren family's acquisition and dispersal of money in Houston and across Texas during the first three-quarters of this century and offers additional information on the financial workings of several well-known institutions and corporations. Formats include correspondence and financial documents.

Dates: 1838-1973