Music

Roger Francis "Rock" Romano collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0908

Abstract

This collection mainly comprises the audio output of the Red Shack recording studion owned by Rock Romano. It also contains archival material related to The Fun and Games, Smokin' Fitz, and Dr. Rockit.

Dates: 1968 - 2018

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

Sara Hickman collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0718

Abstract

This collection consists of business records, photographs, audio, newspaper clippings, and correspondence documenting the music career of Sara Hickman.

Dates: 1978 - 2017

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

Scott and Vivian Holtzman collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0898

Abstract

This collection primarily consists of physical audio that has been digitized, along with photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1958 - 1990

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

Shelby D. Goodman collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0820

Abstract

The Shelby D. Goodman collection contains concept sketches and photographs of two of Goodman’s most influential buildings--the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Building and the Kaplan Museum of Judaica. In addition, the collection has several religious group photographs, and six sound recordings of Jewish religious music, offering a rich insight into Jewish spaces and traditions in the community.

Dates: 1949 - 2015

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

Shepherd School of Music Records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0094

Abstract The collection contains much of the history of the Shepherd School of Music including information on the Shepherd family and foundation, as well as departmental correspondence, news clippings, music reviews, brochures, concert calendars, announcements, and invitations, including those for the dedication of the school and the Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Much of the collection is comprised of programs; the bulk of the collection are performances saved in various formats, many of them obsolete....

Dates: 1950 - 2015

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

Steve Tostenyard collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0826

Abstract

This collections consists of fliers and posters collected by Steve Tostenyard.

Dates: 1970 - 1976

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

Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon poster collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0662

Abstract

This collection mainly contains posters from the Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

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

SwishaHouse record label collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0607

Abstract

Photographs, promotional cards, posters, published interviews and music of Swisha House artists such as Paul Wall, Lil Mario, SLim Thug, Coota Bang, Michael 5000 Watts, Big Tyme, Lester Roy, Sabwarfare, Archie Lee, J Dawg and many others. Music is on audiocassette, LP album, and CD. Additionally, this collection features a large framed platinum record presented to CERCL to commemorate the sale 1 million copies of Paul Wall's The Peoples Champ album. (1 box plus framed platinum record)

Dates: 2000-2011

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