TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Historical Sketch
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series I: Founding and history, 1966-1997
Series II: Reports and manuals, 1969-1988
Series III: Promotional materials, 1968-1987
Series IV: General business operations,
1969-1997
Series V: Advisory Board & Council,
1967-1998
Series VI: Celebrations, 1987-1997
Temporary business records
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This collection requires 24 hrs. for retrieval.
Please call ahead at 713-348-2586 or e-mail woodson@rice.edu.
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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University,
Houston, TX
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Rice University Regional
Information and Communication Exchange (R.i.C.E.)
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Rice University Regional
Information and Communication Exchange (R.i.C.E.) Records,
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| Dates: |
1966-1997 |
| Extent |
2.5 linear ft. (5
boxes)
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| Abstract: |
Documents related to the
daily business of the Regional Information & Communication Exchange
(R.i.C.E.), which was established in 1967 as a fee-based information service
operating as a cost-recovery center within the division of community services
of Fondren Library. RiCE closed in December 2003.
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UA 060 |
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Materials are in English. |
The Regional Information & Communication Exchange (R.i.C.E.) was
established in 1967 as a fee-based information service operating as a
cost-recovery center within the division of community services of Fondren
Library. It provided library and research services and document retrieval for
the nonacademic community that would otherwise not have access to the
exceptional resources of a university library. Most clients were Houston-based
companies utilizing the service to supplement their corporate libraries and
information centers, or use as an off-site company resource. The cost-effective
resource offered its technical expertise of reference and document-retrieval
specialists by offering accurate, current and complete information mainly
through electronic means.
Revolutionary changes in how information is retrieved via the internet
plus economic upheaval in how businesses function forced the closure of RiCE in
December 2003.
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Documents related to the daily business of the Regional Information
& Communication Exchange (R.i.C.E.), including reports, correspondence,
meeting minutes and notes, publicity materials, and a historical narrative of
the department.
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Access Restriction
This material is open for research, with the
exception of the last series entitled "Temporary business records"
which require written permission of Fondren Library ILL Director. Contact
woodson@rice.edu for assistance in making
this request.
This material is open for research but requires 24 hrs. for retrieval.
Please call ahead at 713-348-2586 or e-mail woodson@rice.edu.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials from the RiCE records must be obtained
from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
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See also Regional Information &
Communication Exchange (RiCE) information file.
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Subjects (Persons)
Tibbits, Randy
Subjects
Research
Research teams
Formats
Photographs
Slides
Videotapes
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Regional Information & Communication Exchange (RiCE) Records,
1966-1997, UA 060, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice
University
Randy Tibbits, Document Delivery Team Leader, transfered the papers in
December 2004. The materials were housed in the former offices of RiCE
(Document Delivery area), Fondren Library.
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| Series I: Founding and history, 1966-1997 |
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This material includes information on the proposal, set
up and history of RiCE.
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Proposal for establishment, n.d. |
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Funding proposal, 1968-69 |
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Texas State Library agreement/expenditures,
1969-70
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History, 1966-67 |
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History, 1968-73 |
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History, 1974-81 |
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History, 1982-88, 1997 |
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| Series II: Reports and manuals, 1969-1988 |
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Folder |
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Activity reports, 1969-79 |
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Folder |
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Monthly progress reports, 1970 |
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Annual reports, 1969/70-1984/85 |
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Monthly statistical reports, 1987-88 |
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Procedural manual, 1982 |
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Procedural manual, 1985-86 |
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Procedural, general, 1977-78 |
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Handbook, pre-1985 |
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Interlibrary borrowing procedures, 1985 |
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Administrative policies manual, 1984-86 |
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Client membership costs and fee charges |
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Schedule of service charges, 1969 |
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Pricing, 1969, 1970s-80s |
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Business plan, 1985-86 |
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| Series III: Promotional materials, 1968-1987 |
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Folder |
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Newsletters, 1968-70, 78, 81, 83, 86 |
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Newsletters, Texas agencies, 1968-69 |
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Brochures, n.d. |
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Advertising, 1975, 1980s |
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Promotion on campus, 1985 |
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Public relations, 1970s-80s |
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“Eyes of Texas” promo video, 1987 |
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AAPG exhibit, 1979 |
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Slide show, 1975 |
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| Series IV: General business operations,
1969-1997 |
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Correspondence: General, 1975-78 |
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Correspondence: Patent, 1970s |
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Correspondence : Energy Research & Education
Foundation, 1975
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Correspondence: Business Information Center at Houston
Public Library, 1975
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Budget, 1973-79, 84 |
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Texas Information Exchange information and financial
disbursements, 1969-76
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Staffing, 1978, 1984 |
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Intern program, 1981 |
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Identity proposal (stationery), 1985 |
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Computer proposal, 1985 |
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Computer problems, 1986-87 |
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Major projects, 1989, 91, 93, 97 |
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Proposal: Shared Information Center for Oil Companies,
1994
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Proposal: Shell Oil Company, 1994 |
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Research sponsors, 1972 |
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Customer lists, 1996 |
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Analysis, 1978 |
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| Temporary business records |
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Non-archival business records of limited research value,
scheduled to be destroyed in 2010.
This portion of this collection requires 24 hrs. for retrieval
and written permission of the Fondren ILL Director.
Please call ahead at 713-348-2586 or e-mail woodson@rice.edu
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2000 - RiCE Paid Client Invoices |
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2001 - RiCE Paid Client Invoices |
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2001 - RiCE Paid Client Invoices & 2002 RiCE Paid
Exxon Invoices (end)
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2001-2002 RiCE Paid Howrey Invoices |
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2002-2003 RiCE Paid Howrey Invoices |
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2001-2002 RiCE Paid Exxon Invoices |
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2002 RiCE Paid Client Invoices |
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2003 RiCE Paid Client Invoices |
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2001, June RiCE Paid Client Invoices |
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2000-2001, RiCE IDT's/Deposits |
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2001 Vendor invoices |
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2002-2003 Vendor invoices |
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2002-2003 Vendor invoices & 2001/03 IDT's
Deposits
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2001-2003 IDT's & 2001/2002 Vendor
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2001-2003 Vendor Invoices |
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