Music

Houston Blues Society records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0945

Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Houston Blues Society.

Dates: 1980 - 2019

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

Houston Chronicle music photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0927

Abstract

This a collection of Houston-related music photographs originally owned and created by the Houston Chronicle and its staff.

Dates: 1963 - 1994

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

Houston Folk Music collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0649

Abstract

This collection contains items documenting the Houston Folk music scene from the 1970s-1980s.

Dates: 1972 - 2020

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

Houston Folklore and Music Society records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0668

Abstract

These records mainly consist of news clippings and newsletters of the Houston Folklore and Music Society.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1967 - 2016; 1951 - 2016

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

Howard Porper collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 1083

Abstract

This collection contains the materials related to Howard Porper's musical career.

Dates: 1946 - 1993

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

Abstract The Igor Stravinsky Archive contains annotated proofs, autograph and copyist manuscripts, and associated material of the works of the revolutionary Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. The majority of the proofs contain significant corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky’s hand, some of which include quite extensive autograph musical manuscript additions in the hand of the composer in addition to autograph textual notes. A number of the proofs are present in successive...

Dates: 1908 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938

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

Illuminated Sacred Music Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0510

Abstract: Thirteen individual leaves of rare 15th and 16th century original music manuscripts depicting portions Catholic masses and prayers in Latin, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated with brilliant tempera paints on large vellum sheets. A podcast by Rice University features this material online: "Sing the Glory: an illuminated manuscript of adoration", available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDW5Op5Iwjs. The materials are available online at...

Dates: 15th-16th century

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

Isabella Gonzalez collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0928

Abstract

The Isabella Gonzalez collection mainly consists of materials collected and created by Gonzalez during her time at Rice University. A large portion of the collection is photographs, contact sheets, and negatives.

Dates: 2006 - 2017

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