Manuscripts

26 Literary Club records (MS 66)

The records of the Twenty-Six Literary Club document the activities of this women’s social and philanthropic club established in 1909 by a group of Houston women residing in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. 1910-1994 (5 boxes)

Adams geology papers, 1955-1992 (MS 48)

Professional papers of Rice Geology professor John A. S. Adams, including correspondence, consulting documents, teaching materials, evidence of membership in organizations and attendance at meetings. (14 boxes)

Aldous Huxley letters, 1936-1943. (MS 498)

Personal letters between British author Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894-1963), Maria Huxley, Eva Hermann and Martha Saxton. (5 folders)

Allen and Morris ledger, 1862-1864 (MS 221)

Business ledger of transactions for services with various persons and companies, including the Confederate States of America. The firm of Allen and Morris was located in Prattville, Alabama. (81 p.)

American Defense Group. Records. 1941-1944. (MS 353)

These records consist of correspondence, memos, organizational and reading lists, and budget information regarding the American Defense Group. The Group was made up of professors from three California insitutions. The professors assisted the American war effort during World War II.

Americas collection, 1811-1920 (MS 518)

Original letters, broadsides, pamphlets, printed materials and books documenting the 19th century and early 20th century political and cultural relationships between the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal. (5 boxes)

Anderson Aeronautical History collection. 1784-1988. (MS 69)

The Anderson Aeronautical Historical collection consists of materials related to aeronautics from 1784 to 1988 acquired by Benjamin M. Anderson. The collection contains printed materials, such as pilot manuals, mechanic notes, research reports, commercial brochures and other matter. (67 boxes)

Anderson, John Robert. Manuscript of "The Old Adam." 1982. (MS 375)

Copy of 1982, 500 page manuscript typescript of an unpublished novel with a West Texas setting by John Anderson, a 1976 graduate of Rice University.

Anderson, Ralph Jr. Papers. 1860-1989 (MS 413)

Houston-born Ralph Anderson Jr. (1923-1990) studied architecture at Rice Institute and earned a bachelor's degree in 1943. The papers from 1860-1989 cover a broad spectrum of Ralph Anderson's life, including his family, school, university years, his combat service in World War II with the U.S. Army, and his professional life as an architect. 10.25 cubic feet (with an additional .75 cu. ft in vault).

Ann Marie Stewart Turner letters, 1857-1913 (MS 114)

The letters are written by and to Ann Marie Stewart and her husband James, family and friends. James wrote letters as a prisoner during the Civil War. 1857-1913. The collection is .25 linear feet.

Apple papers, 1960-2001 (MS 326)

Manuscripts, drafts, correspondence, class notes, galleys of of fictional and critical essays by Prof. of English Max Apple at Rice University.

Archivists of the Houston Area (AHA!) records (MS 499)

Organizational and membership records, by-laws, resolutions, correspondence, newsletters and other materials. (4 boxes)

Ariel Bar-Sela collection (MS 485)

Audio/visual collection of media-related material. (4 boxes)

Arnold manuscript of "The Golden Chair" (MS 23)

Typescript and galley proofs of Oren Arnold's "The Golden Chair", published 1954, winner of the Southwest Literary Award. Mr. Arnold is a former student of Rice University where he was editor of the student newspaper. (1 box)

Atwood, W. L. Letters. 1966. (MS 178)

This is a series of letters written in 1966 by W. L. Atwood concerning his archaeological findings in the Galveston Bay area. Five letters and one chart.

Austin, Sarah. Letters. ca.1800-1850. (MS 119)

Two letters written ca. 1800-1850 by Sarah Austin, a writer, translator, and wife of jurist John Austin. One letter relates to the dangerous illness of her brother; the other refers to her stay at Bonchurch and mentions that she had written a letter to <i>The Times</i> with references to Shakespeare's house. 1 folder (2 letters).

Autry, James Lockhart. Addendum to Papers. 1850-1982. (MS 412)

This addendum to the James Autry papers consists of 3 cubic feet of correspondence, publications, photographs, and memorabilia from 1850 to 1982. Autry was a Texas lawyer, judge and businessman.

Autry, James Lockhart. Papers. (MS 003)

James Lockhart Autry Papers, 1834-1926, consisting of business papers and correspondence, family correspondence and family contents and receipts, many related to terms Autry served as general counsel to the Texas Company, president of Fidelity Trust Company, and vice-president and general counsel of the American Republics Corporation. (48 boxes)

Axson papers, 1912-1935 (MS 338)

Correspondence, articles and photographs of Stockton Axson, first Chair of the English Dept., Rice Institute, and one of the Institute's most well known lecturers and teachers. (3 boxes)

Baker Family papers, 1853-1971 (MS 40)

Family correspondence, scrapbooks, and clippings of the Baker Family of Houston, from Captain James A. Baker (appointed Chairman of the Board, Rice Institute, 1891) through attorney James A. Baker, III (Rice Board of Trustees, Trustee Emeretus, 1993 - present). (6 boxes)

Baker family papers, 1874-1951 (MS 487)

Correspondence from Capt. James A. Baker (Rice Institute Chairman, 1891-1941) to various family members and colleagues. Also includes newsclippings on William M. Rice and on Capt. Baker’s death, and photographs of the Baker family. (2 boxes)

Barnes personal papers, 1926-1998 (MS 491)

The bulk of these papers represent Marguerite Johnston Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials. (12 boxes)

Barnes research materials, 1830-1991 (MS 455)

These papers are comprised of the research materials Marguerite Johnston Barnes gathered to write "Houston, The Unknown City," published in 1991 by Texas A & M Press. Included are oral histories, newspaper clippings, photocopies of secondary source materials, brochures, newsletters, and photographs. (32 boxes)

Benham family papers, ca. 1848 (MS 296)

Papers of the family of William Benham, born 1788, farmer and resident of Foscott, Hampshire, England, including Benham family tree, general historical survey, original and facsimile correspondence from Benham family members. Items have been tipped in to one bound volume.

Berkeley papers, 1808-1813 (MS 11)

Letters and British naval orders spanning the years 1808 to 1813, concerning the naval operations under Sir George Cranfield Berkeley 's command. (7 boxes)

Blayney papers, 1910-2004 (MS 64)

Papers of Thomas Lindsey Blayney, a founding member of the faculty of Rice Institute (now University) and Professor of German there from 1912- 1924. (1 box)

Bobo Confederate scrapbook (MS 289)

The Civil War and Confederate scrapbook of Mrs. Mary J. Bobo contains pasted clippings from the Nashville (Tenn.) Banner newspaper on some of the history and battles of the U.S. Civil War dating from 1902-1907.

Bochner, Salomon Chaim. Papers. 1914-1982. (MS 357)

Correspondence and manuscripts of writings relating to Salomon Bochner's scholarly works chiefly written during his years at Princeton (1933-1968) and at Rice University (1968-1982); financial and legal papers; and off-prints (36 cubic ft.) closely related to his work. Topics include harmonic analysis, Fourier series, functions of several complex variables, probability theory, and history and philosophy of science. (52.5 cubic feet)

Boles, John. Papers. 1972-1988. (MS 423)

This collection contains papers of John Boles, a professor of history at Rice University. The collection spans the years 1972-1988 and consists of 4 cubic feet.

Bowles, William Lisle. Letters. 1827, 1850. (MS 167)

The collection consists of three letters, two to John Houlton of Farley Castle Bath and one from Arthur Houlton about Bowles. The first two letters are concerned with a visit to Houlton and a musical evening.

Bradley papers, 1930-1967 (MS 247)

Master's thesis, book chapters and speeches of Rolland Bradley, Texas legislator. Thesis was written for the University of Texas on proportional representation in the United States. (5 folders)

Briggs, Frank. Mohole Project. ca. 1960-1981 (MS 401)

Papers and materials related to the Mohole Project, which was an attempt to retrieve a sample of material from the earth's mantle by drilling a hole through the earth's crust to the Mohorovicic Discontinuity, or Moho. The drilling project lasted from 1961 to 1966. The collection includes publicity pieces, magazine articles, correspondence, project business records, designs, plans and a manuscript titled "Project Mohole." 15 inches.

Brigham, Edwin H. J. S. Mosby Scrapbook. 1886-1887. (MS 153)

This scrapbook is of news clippings related to John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate Partizan Ranger during the U.S. Civil War. One 5-inch by 7-inch scrapbook with clippings from 1886-1887.

Broadacres & Milroy Place Subdivision. 1923-1926. (MS 371)

This collection contains papers related to the development between 1923 and 1926 of Broadacres subdivision and Milroy Place Addition, both in the Houston area. Size is .25 cubic feet.

Brooker, W. H. Civil War Diary. 1863-1866. (MS 126)

The diary was kept, for the most part, by a Southern private in the Army of Tennessee, and it describes day-by-day troop movements and military actions from 6 October 1863 to 22 June 1864. 1 inch (1 folder).

Broun family U.S. Civil War papers (MS 177)

Genealogical and historical information on the Broun and Thruston families, and description the Broun family's experiences during the U.S. Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. 3 folders.

Brown & Root files, 1937-1978 (MS 488)

Brown & Root / George R. Brown executive files consist of business records of the Brown & Root firm and Brown Shipbuilding Co., relating in particular to building projects and joint ventures with other companies such as Zapata Offshore, Texas Gulf Sulphur and ARMCO Steel, as well as internal operations of the firm. (46 boxes)

Brown book research files, 1898-1989 (MS 464)

Correspondence, oral histories, notes, newsclippings, reports, published materials, photographs and ephemera document the family and business lives of Houston entrepreneurs Herman and George R. Brown, providing the basis for author Christopher Castaneda and Joseph Pratt's book, "Builders : Herman and George R. Brown." (38 boxes)

Brown, John. Letter. 1862. (MS 199)

John Brown wrote this letter from Grigsby's Bluff and gives news of the people there. Grigsby's Bluff was located on teh Neches River in Eastern Jefferson County. It name was changed to port Neches in 1901. One letter written in 1862.

Bryan letter to Col. W.W. Fontiane, 1890 (MS 316)

This letter (10 January 1890) from Moses Austin Bryan letter to Col. W.W. Fonataine is in response to a series of questions concerning the revolutionary period in Texas history.

Bulbrook, Harry Marshall. Correspondence. 1956-1972. (MS 449)

Harry Marshall Bulbrook, a 1916 Rice graduate, corresponded with members of the 1916 Rice Institute graduating class, the first graduates of Rice. The collection also contains letters to and from members of the 1920 class. The collection is 1 linear inch.

Burnand, Sir Francis Cowley. Correspondence. 1861-1908. (MS 130)

Sir Francis Cowley was the editor of "Punch" magazine. His correspondence reflects the people he worked with and the material he dealt with. 50 items. 1861-1908.

Burnet letters, 1836-1859 (MS 188)

Letters to and from David Gouverneur Burnet (1788-1870) of the Republic of Texas, in typescript form and as reprinted in the La Grange Journal newspaper.

Caine, Sir Hall. Papers (MS 10)

189 letters dating from 1882-1947, addressed to Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, a prominent British novelist and secretary to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the poet and painter. (1 box)

Camfield papers, 1925-1997 (MS 495)

The papers of art historian William "Bill" Camfield include correspondence concerning Rice University Cullinan Visiting Professors, gift of Mrs. George R. Brown for sculpture for Rice University Campus, photographs and slides, newspaper clippings and brochures of Rice exhibits and sculpture. (5 boxes)

Campbell personal papers, 1820-1906 (MS 329)

These letters reflect the family and military life of the Campbell family, part of which immigrated to Seguin, TX.

Campbell U.S. Civil War account, 1861-1862 (MS 314)

Four manuscript volumes describing the U.S. Civil War, 1861-1862, approximately 55 leaves per volume, with information apparently taken by Albert Sherod Campbell from newspaper accounts.

Campbell, Thomas. Collection. 1807-1843. (MS 140).

This collection includes "Notices on the Life of Lord Byron by Moore and Remarks on Those Notices by Lady Byron," part of an article which poet Thomas Campbell published in 1830 decrying Moore's biography of Byron and defending Lady Byron in the matter of the couple's separation. Other writings describe a holiday on the Isle of Wright and other topics. Seventeen items are included ranging from 1807-1843.

Carr, Billie. Political papers. 1956-2003. (MS 373)

The papers from 1956-2003 of Billie Carr, political organizer in the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, include correspondence, office files, photographs, and memorabilia pertaining to her work in the Harris County Democrats, Texas Democrats, Democratic National Committee, New Democratic Coalition, and Billie Carr & Associates. 12 cubic feet.

Chamberlain space physics correspondence, 1951-1980 (MS 319)

Correspondence of Prof. Joseph W. Chamberlain, Prof. of Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, relating to his areas of specialized research: planetary atmospheres, aeronomy, aurora and airglow, radiative transfer, solar wind and gaseous nebulae. (10 boxes)

Chandler academic papers, 1911-1958 (MS 337)

Academic papers of Asa Crawford Chandler, Professor of Biology at Rice Institute from 1927 until his death in 1958. (6 boxes)

Chandler Davidson Voting Rights Papers (MS 528)

Includes research materials, demographic data, reports, trial materials, correspondence, letters, information about court cases, and several essays and books relating to voting rights in the United States.

Charlotte and Maximilian collection (MS 356)

Original letters, photographs, engravings, and drawings created by or related to Empress Carlota (Charlotte) and Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. 8 boxes ranging in date from 1846-1927.

Chester, Joseph L. Papers. 1843, n.d., 1880. (MS 146)

The collection consists of two letters, some poetry and a copyright document belonging to J. L. Chester, an American poet, genealogist and antiquarian. The letters were written in 1843, n.d., and 1880.

Chillman papers, 1891-1972 (MS 482)

Correspondence, typescripts, printed material, news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 and covering family and professional life of James H. Chillman, Jr., Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. (5 boxes)

Clark Papers, 1889-1974 (MS 277)

Research materials related to the publications and unpublished works of Texas author/historian and public relations consultant James A. Clark. The materials deal directly with the oil industry primarily in the years of 1930-1960s.

Clayton papers, 1897-1998 (MS 7)

Original personal material and photocopied professional materials relating to economist and foreign policy expert William Clayton and family, of Houston, dating from 1897-1998.

Clubbe papers, 1840-1878 (MS 307)

The bulk of this collection is comprised of correspondence from British politician and statesman Benjamin Disraeli to Rev. Charles Wishaw Clubbe, who occupied the position of vicar at the living of Hughenden near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, from approximately 1851 to 1868. (4 folders)

Cogswell Family. Papers. 1823-1927. (MS 152)

This collection contains numerous letters relating to personal and business events of the Cogswell family. The letters reflect the changes occurring in social attitudes and methods of business transactions during a 100-year period from 1823 to 1927.

Confederate imprint collection, 1861-1865 (MS 71)

Ca. 1,050 Confederate imprints printed during the U.S. Civil War era consist of official and unofficial documents of the Confederate and State governments and cities. Formats include handbills, recruiting posters, sheet music, sermons, isolated laws and regulations, and fiction and non-fiction books. (16 boxes)

Cooper papers, 1943-1995 (MS 463)

Paul Cooper’s papers document his professional career as a composer, music critic, author and teacher, at Rice University, University of Michigan, and University of Cincinnati. Formats include correspondence, compositions, course notes and outlines, photographs, notes, performance, programs, and sound recordings. (28 boxes)

Copybook, 1750-1760 (MS 224)

Copybook with sermons, fable and letters. The name John Grubb appears on the bookplate inside the front cover. (1 bound volume)

Craig, Hardin, Jr. Papers. 1934-1972. (MS 358)

This collection consists primarily of Hardin Craig Jr's research notes and copies of his "A Bibliography of Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Dealing with Military, Naval, and Maritime Affairs," and other research materials. Craig was a Rice University history professor from 1946-1970 and the University Librarian from 1954 to 1968.

Crain statement, 1827 (MS 216)

A statement by Robert A. Crain of his participation in a gunfight near Natchez, Mississippi. The fight involved Jim Bowie, among others, and resulted in the death and wounding of several people.

Craw, Elizabeth. Diary. 1833-1841. (MS 386)

The collection consists of the personal diary of Elizabeth Craw (1819-ca.1909), which records her journey from Ohio to see her soldier fiancé in Texas, and her experiences there. Craw’s fiancé fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo. The diary covers the years 1833-1841. 1 folder (1 bound volume).

Crawford letters, 179-1867 (MS 53)

11 letters written by William Harris Crawford, a lawyer, legislator, diplomat and statesman of Crawford, GA. Letters are addressed to Captain, later Major J.M. O'Conner and discuss politics.

Crawford papers, 1917-1998, bulk 1972-1998 (MS 205)

Political papers of writer and educator Anne Fears Crawford including correspondence, interviews, news articles and research materials. Much of the material was used for research in the book, Frankie: Mrs. R.D. Randolph and Texas liberal politics. (6 boxes)

Croneis, Carey. Personal Papers. 1929-1971 (MS 402)

The Carey Croneis Personal Papers from 1929-1971 chronicle Dr. Croneis' professional career as a geologist, educator, and administrator in various academic settings including Rice University, in museums, and in civic and personal interests. The collection totals 8.75 linear feet (18 boxes) and includes correspondence, speeches, photos, plans, clippings, and printed matter.

Crosby U.S. Civil War Diary (MS 287)

A leather-bound hand-written diary kept by John C. Crosby, during the United States Civil War while Crosby served in the Seventh Maine Regiment of the Union army (probably as a hospital orderly).

Cruikshank letters, 1845 and 1868 (MS 297)

Two original letters by George Cruikshank, British caricaturist and book illustrator. The first (1845) is written to Angus B. Reach, the novelist. The second (1868) is addressed to Capt. Hurley and accompanied by one of Cruikshank's illustrations.

Cullum, George. Civil War Letter. 1861. (MS 112)

A letter written during the U.S. Civil War on November 11, 1861, from New York by Union Army General George W. Cullum to a close friend 1 letter.

Cunningham papers, 1815-1841 (MS 320)

The bulk of these papers consists of correspondence to and from art historian Allan Cunningham, largley concerning matters connected with Cunningham's numerous publishing projects, including his "Lives of the Most Eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects", which appeared between 1829 and 1833. (1 folder)

Curl papers, 1981-1995 (MS 483)

Includes the chemistry research materials, for the period 1981-1995, of Dr. Robert F. Curl, a chemistry professor at Rice University. Material is comprised of typescript copies, proofs, notes, charts, correspondence and reprints regarding published and unfinished research. (11 boxes)

Daughters of the American Revolution parchment, 1921 (MS 59)

Parchment dated June 1921, listing donors to the scholarship fund for the Daughters of the American Revolution, John McKnitt Alexander chapter.

Davies papers, 1924-1966 (MS 286)

The Joseph I. Davies papers include papers, lecture notes, glass slides, and transparencies produced by Davies, who came to Rice Institute (later Rice University) in 1914. The glass slides and transparencies taken by Davies include scenes of the early development of the Rice campus as well as later campus scenes and individuals. (2 boxes)

Davis, Jefferson. Letters, 1846-1888 (MS 5)

Original handwritten letters between U.S. Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his government and military colleagues, and his wife, Varina.

De Bremaecker, Jean-Claude. Manuscript. 1985. (MS 396)

Jean-Claude de Bremaecker was a professor of geology at Rice University. The collection contains the manuscript of his book titled "Geophysics: The Earth's Interior." The collection is .5 cubic feet.

DePelchin letters (MS 201)

28 letters by Mrs. Kezia Payne DePelchin to her sister, describing her experiences as a nurse during the yellow fever epidemic of 1878 in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.

DeZurko architecture research papers, 1953, 1957 (MS 347)

The papers of Edward DeZurko consist of a draft of DeZurko's 1953 doctoral dissertation "Functional Trends in Writing Pertaining to Architecture with Special Emphasis on the Period ca. 1700-1850" and a galley proof of "Origins of Functionalist Theory". (2 boxes)

Diary of an anonymous German girl, 1939-41 (MS 274)

The manuscript diary is by a young German girl from the Saarland area of Germany, possibly from a wealthy Catholic family. The bulk of the diary pertains to the girl's personal life and daily activities; however, comments about conditions in Germany during the war are also found in the work.

Dickson papers, 1950-1978 (MS 281)

The papers of Fagan Dickson (1904-1977), Austin, Texas attorney active in the Democratic Party, include correspondence with both state and national political figures as well as Dickson's personal and business subject files clippings, published materials and notes, dating from 1950-1978. (9.5 lin. ft.)

Dillingham Family papers, 1858-1958 (MS 257)

The Dillingham Family papers follow the history of a prominent Texas family through correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, photographs, journals, poetry, and newspaper clippings. The family moved into Texas during the prosperous era of the late nineteenth century and played an important role in developing both the social and economic framework of Houston.

Discussion Group, 1947-1994 (MS 507)

A scrapbook, with programs, lists of members and clippings from The Discussion Group, Houston, Texas.

Dix, J. A. Civil War Pass, Letter. 1862, 1869. (MS 110)

John A. Dix was commissioned Major General by President Lincoln in 1861 and served in administrative positions during the Civil War, issuing the military pass in this collection during that time. After the war he was minister to France (1866-69).

Dollfuss, Englebert. Speech. 1933. (MS 184)

Speech by Englebert Dollfuss given to the League of Nations on Sept. 27, 1933. Written in German. Six pages.

Doughtie, Edward. Papers. 1596-1622, 1989. (MS 424)

Manuscripts of English renaissance songs, Liber Liliati and Lyrics from English Airs, 1596-1622, 1989. 12 inches.

Douglas autograph collection, 1851, 1857 (MS 458)

The Earle C. Douglas, Jr. autograph collection includes 3 autographs of Confederate States of America personalities, Jefferson Davis (1851), Judah P. Benjamin (1857) and Steven R. Mallory (undated).

Dowden's "The Letters of Thomas Moore" (MS 349)

Typescript of the monograph "The Letters of Thomas Moore", by Wilfred S. Dowden, 1964.

Dreier Family. Papers. 1830-1846. (MS 363)

The papers consist of two documents. One is a marriage certificate dated 1830, and the second is a passport for the Dreier family from Braunschweig, Germany to Texas in 1846.

Dresel and Spiess families records, 1785-1914 (MS 239)

Letters, diaries and photographs concerning the immigration of Germans into Texas. Bulk of the collection centers on the Dresel and Spiess families. (1 box)

Duckworth correspondence with Stirling, 1801-1810 (MS 305)

Three folders of correspondence between British Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth as Naval Commander-in-Chief at Jamaica and Vice-Admiral Charles Stirling (1760-1833), Resident Commissioner at Jamaica relating to repairs to ships, stores, defenses and surveys.

Dudley, Frank E. Collection. 1920-1960. (MS 364)

The collection consists of approximately 235 poems and correspondence relating to the poetry of Frank Elijah Dudley of Beaumont, California. Also included in the collection are miscellaneous Native American artifacts, such as arrowheads, grouds, and animal sculptures,

Dunban, John R. Letters. 1864-1865. (MS 150)

This collection consists of letters written John Dunban wrote this collection of letters between 1864 and 1865 to his family at the end of the Civil War. Dunban served in Co. H. 77th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers and writes about his family and their farm and news of his regiment, including unfair elections, the "dumb ague," mutinous feelings in his regiment, and the treatment of deserters. The letters also contain descriptions of Texas and Louisiana. (12 items)

Dwyer collection, 1854-1882 (MS 248)

Consists of six deeds and one anonymous Resolution against polygamy; the deeds primarily concern property transactions in and around San Antonio, Texas, and the Resolution was drafted for a public meeting against polygamy. (7 items)

Early Fondren Manuscripts, 1700-1948 (MS 18)

Correspondence to and from 19th century historical and literary figures such as Thomas Carlyle, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Jose de San Martin, George Bernard Shaw, Henry David Thoreau, William Wordsworth, and others. (1 box)

Edwin Arnold correspondence, 1887-1899. (MS 127)

This collection consists of correspondence to and from Sir Arnold Edwin between 1887 and 1899 with notable individuals from Great Britain, include Sir Hall Caine, the Archbishop of Cantebury Benson, and others. (14 letters)

Ehinger diary transcript, 1846-1847 (MS 282)

A diary written by Augustus Ehinger during his year in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War.

Elliott family collection, 1830-1951 (MS 249)

Collection consists primarily of diaries, letters, scrapbooks and notebooks belonging to Card G. Elliott, Sr.; his wife Mary Malone Elliott and daughter Mary Alice Elliott. (2 boxes)

Ensayo sobre la reduccion y colonizacion (MS 42)

Complete unpublished manuscript of 38 leaves entitled "Ensayo sobre la reduccion y colonizacion de las tribas barbaras del continente" by Francisco Frejes (1784-1845). The essay describes the activities of the Church in 16th c. Mexico relative to the Indian population.

EOS: Transactions of the American Geophysical Union records (MS 47)

These records reflect the editorial business of this weekly newspaper, under the editorship of Dr. Patricia Reiff, a member of the Rice University Space Physics faculty. 1986-1989 (3.75 lin. ft.)

Fletcher, Herbert H. Letters. 1958. (MS 175)

The collection consists of two letters, one an invitation from Herbert Fletcher, then president of the Bell County Historical Society to S. Walker, and the other a humorous response from Walker.

Flint, Hallie Rienzi. papers. 1912-1965. (MS 116)

Articles written by Hallie Rienzi from 1912 to 1965 for the <i>Houston Daily Post</i> under the pseudonym Harriot Russell as well as personal and family papers. 10 linear inches (2 boxes).

Fondren Family papers, 1925-1960s (MS 340)