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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)

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)

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)

Kessel Performing Arts, 1977-2000 (MS 517)

This collection includes research files, posters, awards, and audio/visual materials related to the production of mainly Houston based performing arts documentaries from 1977 to 2000. 29 boxes.

Oppenheimer collection, 1906-1999 (MS 489)

A collection of theater programs from New York, London, Houston and other cities. (2 boxes)

Sacred music collection, circa 1400-1600 (MS 510)

Thirteen individual leaves of rare 15th and 16th century original music manuscripts depicting portions of Catholic masses and prayers in Latin, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated with brilliant tempera paints on large vellum sheets. (Materials are in Latin)

Scott portraiture collection, 1926-1937 (MS 497)

Photographic prints, glass plate negatives and other equipment and supplies related to professional portraiture by Vera Prasilova Scott. Houston and Rice University-related subjects include the Lovett, Baker, Blaffer, Cullinan, Wiess, Hutcheson, Autrey and Sharp families. (54 boxes)