Browsing Rice University Historical Images and Key Documents by Type "Text"
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$10,000,000 Institute flowers from William Marsh Rice Tragedy, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1912-10-06) -
600 men toil to finish 10 million dollar school in time
(Rice University, 1912-08-25) -
70,000-Seat Stadium built in record time, news article
(Rice University, 1951)Article printed in Architectural Concrete, published by Portland Cement Association, Number 48 -
Announcement of Rice Institute's name change to William Marsh Rice University
(Rice University, 1960-07-01)The Rice Institute changed its name to Rice University on July 1, 1960. -
Big Poison Plot newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-05) -
Breakfast menu on board the S.S. Mongolia, collected during the Lovett World Tour
(Rice University, 1909-04-18) -
Brown College's Fantasy Island flier, Rice University
(Rice University, 1982-01)This party occurred before Brown College became co-ed. The theme was influenced by the popular TV show "Fantasy Island." -
Calling card of Mrs. Mary Hale Lovett
(Rice University, 1908) -
Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Supplement No. 7 to Hand Book and Time Table No. 15
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Certificate of Recognition from the U.S. War Department for the Students Army Training Corps at Rice Institute
(Rice University, 11/22/1921) -
Charter of the William M. Rice Institute (handwritten copy version)
(Rice University, 1891) -
Charter of the William M. Rice Institute (printed version)
(Rice University, 1891)This 1891 charter of the Rice Institute includes the intentions of founder, William Marsh Rice. Mrs. Rice's last will and testament, of the same year, provides for the school's financial foundation. -
Confessed Murder Forgery newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-11-01) -
Cross section through West Stands, Rice Stadium, at Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1949) -
Dedicating a 10 million dollar legacy, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1912-12-15) -
Diploma of Ms. Hattie Lel Red, Rice Institute Class of 1916
(Rice University, 1916) -
Draft of First Annual traveling Scholarship in Architecture, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1928) -
Duncan Coffee Co. newspaper advertisement congratulating Rice Institute on its tenth anniversary
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Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society and Owen Wister Literary Society Swirling Sombrero Mexican Dinner, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1976-09-19)The Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) was founded in 1914 and named in honor of the second Mrs. William Marsh Rice. It was an active organization until the mid 1980s. The Owen Wister Literary Society (OWLS) was ... -
Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society Easter Parade, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1940-02-29)The Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) was founded in 1914 and named in honor of the second Mrs. William Marsh Rice. It was an active organization until the mid 1980s. -
Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society Letter, Rice University
(Rice University, 1984-01-25)The Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) was founded in 1914 and named in honor of the second Mrs. William Marsh Rice. It was an active organization until the mid 1980s. -
Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society membership invitation, Rice University
(Rice University, 1965-02-22)The Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) was founded in 1914 and named in honor of the second Mrs. William Marsh Rice. It was an active organization until the mid 1980s. -
Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society scrapbook page
(Rice University, 1937)The Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society (EBLS) was founded in 1914 and named in honor of the second Mrs. William Marsh Rice. It was an active organization until the mid 1980s. -
Evidence of Guilt newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-08) -
Examples of authentic signatures of William Marsh Rice, assembled as evidence in Rice murder trial
(Rice University, 1902) -
Face the Law Murder Conspiracy and Forgery newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-05) -
Fondren Library dedication ceremony program, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1949-11-04) -
Gilbert and Sullivan Society Invitation from the Women's Faculty Club, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1953-02-02)In 1951, a small group of Rice Institute faculty and their wives started the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Using the resources and talent of the university, the group staged productions of Gilbert and Sullivan’s greatest ... -
Gilbert and Sullivan Society Iolanthe poster, Rice University
(Rice University, 1953) -
Gilbert and Sullivan Society Letter regarding future production, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1951)In 1951, a small group of Rice Institute faculty and their wives started the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Using the resources and talent of the university, the group staged productions of Gilbert and Sullivan’s greatest ... -
Gilbert and Sullivan Society Trial by Jury program, Rice Institute
(Rice University, 1951)In 1951, a small group of Rice Institute faculty and their wives started the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Using the resources and talent of the university, the group staged productions of Gilbert and Sullivan’s greatest ... -
Handwritten envelope addressed to Major H.S. Hale, from Edinburgh, from his daughter Mary Hale Lovett
(Rice University, 1908-08-17) -
Houston Post Archi-Arts Ball article
(Rice University, 1948) -
Houston proclamation Rice University Centennial Day
(Rice University, 2012-10-01) -
How to build a stadium in nine months [newsclipping]
(Rice University, 1950) -
How We Detect a Forgery with Absolute Certainty, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-14) -
Inaugural of the Rice Institute, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1912-10-11) -
Invitation to the Formal Opening of Rice Institute, addressed to Dr. James Edwin Thompson, President of Victoria University of Manchester
(Rice University, 1912)Invitations such as this one were sent out to delegates from the world's universities to invite them to celebrate the opening of Rice Institute and to make a statement about the kind place Rice was to be. The invitation ... -
J. W. Heisman New Coach, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1924)Front page of The Thresher, “Extra” edition, announcing the hiring of J. W. Heisman as the new Athletic Director at William M. Rice Institute, succeeding Philip Arbuckle. The newspaper is dated February 19, 1924, and is ... -
Jim, the Penman, newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-09) -
Land grant certificate to A. Girard from Anson Jones as President of the Republic of Texas, 1907 copy of the 1845 original
(Rice University, 1907)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Land grant certificate to Andrew Lester from Mirabeau B. Lamar as President of the Republic of Texas, 1915 copy of the 1841 original
(Rice University, 1915)A 1915 copy of the original 1841 Texas General Land Office certificate from Mirabeau Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas, to Andrew Lester. It is also signed by the Commissioner General of the Land Office, J. T. ... -
Land grant certificate to John Lovejoy from H.R. Runnels as Governor of the State of Texas
(Rice University, 1887)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Land grant certificate to Mark Manning from Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas
(Rice University, 1844)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Land grant certificate to Obedience Smith from Anson Jones as President of the Republic of Texas, 1874 copy of the 1845 original
(Rice University, 1874)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Land grant certificate to Samuel R. Smith from Sam Houston as Governor of the State of Texas, 1903 copy of the 1860 original
(Rice University, 1903)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Land grant certificate to William M. Rice from E.M. Pease as Governor of the State of Texas
(Rice University, 1859)This certificate forms part of the James A. Baker collection which was removed from the Rice Institute Business Manager's Records, dating from c. 1844-1940, and is believed to relate to land holdings of Rice Insitute. -
Last will and testament of Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin Rice, 1896 carbon copy with handwritten annotations
(Rice University, 1896)Elizabeth Baldwin Rice was the second wife of William Marsh Rice, founder of the Rice Institute (now Rice University). Mrs. Rice's health began to fail in the early months of 1896. The Rices moved to Houston in April 1896, ... -
Last will and testament of William M. Rice, dated Sept. 26, 1896 (handwritten)
(Rice University, 1896) -
Last will and testament of William M. Rice, forged by Albert T. Patrick, dated June 30, 1900
(Rice University, 1900-06-30)This will was a forgery created by William Marsh Rice's New York lawyer, Albert Patrick, which directed the bulk of Mr. Rice's estate to himself. If left unchallenged, this false will would have replaced the legal will, ... -
Last will and testament of William M. Rice, printed and unsigned
(Rice University, 1896-09-26) -
Lawyer and Valet Held in $20,000 Bail newsclipping
(Rice University, 1900-10-06) -
Letter from Edgar Odell Lovett to sister-in-law Annie Hale
(Rice University, 1909-02-16) -
Letter from Edgar Odell Lovett to sister-in-law, Annie Hale
(Rice University, 1909-03-27) -
Letter from James A. Baker, Jr to William Marsh Rice, Jr. regarding the conclusion of William Marsh Rice's will probate trial
(Rice University, 1902-06-21)Correspondence from James A. Baker, Jr. to William Marsh Rice, Jr. William Marsh Rice, Jr was nephew of the founder of Rice Institute, William Marsh Rice and member of the first Board of Trustees. Capt. Baker was also a ... -
Letter from W M Rice regarding death of Mrs. Rice
(Rice University, 1896-07-19) -
Letter from William Marsh Rice, Jr to his uncle, Jonas Shearn Rice
(Rice University, 1902-03-22)Correspondence from William Marsh Rice, Jr to his uncle Jonas Shearn Rice. William Marsh Rice, Jr was nephew of the founder of Rice Institute, William Marsh Rice and member of the first Board of Trustees. -
Letter from William Marsh Rice, Jr. to his uncle, Jonas Shearn Rice
(Rice University, 1902-03-22)Correspondence from William Marsh Rice, Jr to his uncle Jonas Shearn Rice. William Marsh Rice, Jr was nephew of the founder of Rice Institute, William Marsh Rice and member of the first Board of Trustees. -
Letter from William Marsh Rice, Jr. to his uncle, Jonas Shearn Rice
(Rice University, 1902-11-23)Correspondence from William Marsh Rice, Jr to his uncle Jonas Shearn Rice. William Marsh Rice, Jr was nephew of the founder of Rice Institute, William Marsh Rice and member of the first Board of Trustees. -
Letter from William Marsh Rice, Jr. to his uncle, Jonas Shearn Rice
(Rice University, 1902-04-17)Correspondence from William Marsh Rice, Jr to his uncle Jonas Shearn Rice. William Marsh Rice, Jr was nephew of the founder of Rice Institute, William Marsh Rice and member of the first Board of Trustees.
