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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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Freeman NASA papers, 1965-1979 (MS 344)

Reports, photographs and films relating to the NASA suprathermal ion experiment (SID), part of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP). This experiment involved equipment developed by John Freeman and was part of the work of Apollo missions 12, 14 and 15. Freeman was a member of the Space Sciences Dept., Rice University. (3 boxes)

Freund papers, 1904-1975 (MS 325)

The papers of Max Freund, Prof. Emeritus, German Dept., Rice University, relate primarily to his works, especially "Gustav Dresel's Houston Journal," which he edited and translated. (5 boxes)

Geophysical research letters: editorial files (MS 41)

Editorial files of the journal "Geophysical research letters," 1985-1988, under the editorship of Alexander J. Dessler of the Space Science Dept., Rice University.

Hall papers, 1953-1979 (MS 454)

Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman of Rice's Shepherd School of Music (1953-1973), is known as a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber ensemble music. Hall's papers include correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and harmonizations, as well as audio recordings of his performances. (8 boxes)

Hoover letter to J. Hugh Jackson, 1941 (MS 479)

Letter to J. Hugh Jackson, Dean of Stanford University, relating that Herbert Hoover has nominated him for presidency of Rice Institute. (1 letter)

Huxley & Clark letters (MS 55)

Correspondence between biologist Julian Huxley to art historian Kenneth Clark, 1913-1916. (1 box)