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NASA manned space collection transfer

(1982-01-29)

Edward C. Ezell, left, Johnson Space Center historian, discusses the manned space collection he's turning over to Rice University's Fondren Library with its Woodson Research Center director Nancy Boothe Parker.

Newsclipping "Forgery Charges in Rice Case to be Pressed in Court Today"

(1900)

Notes about Masterson crisis updates

(1969-02)

A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.

O-Week Baker Women Mock Beer Bike Race

(2001)

One rider at annual Beer Bike event, Rice University

(1980)

Oral history project announcement

(1969-05-12)

A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.

Orientation week, Baker College, Rice University

(1970)

Baker College Freshmen talk to one of their co-ed advisors

Orientation week, student's registering at Baker College, Rice University

(1983)

Orientation week, students moving in with trunk, Rice University

(1982)

Orientation week, students moving into residential college, Rice University

(1982)

Owen Wister Literary Society (OWLS) Alice in Wonderland skit, Rice University

(1971)

Owen Wister Literary Society Enchantment Ball, Rice Institute

(1947-11-15)

The Owen Wister Literary Society (OWLS) was founded by Adele Roensch in 1924. It was named after Owen Wister, an American writer famous for his novel The Virginian. The purpose of the organization was to further cultural and social interests on the Rice campus and to promote friendship, understanding, and fellowship among its members.