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Found in 174 Collections and/or Records:

Speros Martel personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0615
Abstract

This collection consists of the business and personal papers of Houston businessman and Rice University donor Speros Martel.

Dates: 1918-2012
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Star Furniture Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0897
Abstract

This collection is made up of two boxes containing photographs, news clippings, memorabilia, financial documents, and event programs from Star Furniture, and an oral history conducted with Shirley Wolff Toomim and Ellen Toomim Robinson spanning the years 1925-2021.

Dates: 1925 - 2021
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Stella Hope Shurtleff manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0237
Abstract

This collection contains the manuscript of a book by Stella Shurtleff called "Art Came to Texas: A Story of the History of Art in Texas". Also included are notes and correspondence regarding the history of art in Texas.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Steven Fenberg papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0804
Abstract The Steven Fenberg Papers are comprised of books, correspondence, documents, and newsprint relevant to the life of Steven Fenberg--America’s top scholar of influential Houston mogul Jesse H. Jones. Though many of the materials concern Jones, the rest explore Fenberg’s other philanthropic interests and connections with the wider Houston community, such as his patronage of AIDS Foundation Houston and affiliation with Congregation Emanu El. Additionally family records such as World War II...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1926 - 2021
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Stuart and allied families of Texas collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0553
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, periodicals, books, legal documents, and biographical sketches related to the Allen, Stuart, Wells, Weems, Lum, Miller, Red, and Ulmer families.

Dates: 1759 - 2019
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Susan and Michael Jhin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1079
Abstract

This collection consists of the Jhin family’s personal and professional achievements in business and the Asian-American community of Houston. Formats include awards, photographs, certificates, books, and newsclippings.

Dates: 1990 - 2022
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

Tanglewood / William G. Farrington papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0539
Abstract William G. Farrington, 1901-1967, was a real estate developer of residential and commercial property in the Greater Houston Area. He is especially known for creating Tanglewood, wealthy neighborhood located west of the Galleria area in Houston, Texas. He also was known for creating the Fairmont Park subdivisions and the Post Oak Shopping Center. He served as a director of several Houston area banks and savings and loan associations. The collection contains fives series covering real estate...
Dates: 1937-2000
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Texas Economic and Demographic Association [TEDA] records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0095
Abstract

This collection consists of the records of the Texas Economic and Demographic Association.

Dates: 1982 - 2015
Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

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