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Tea at Autry House

(1927)

Autry House was the first proper gathering place for Rice students. It was named for the late James Lockhart Autry and opened in September 1921. Palmer Memorial Church next door was originally dedicated as a student chapel but within two years was established as a parish church.
Tea Trike Race, Rice University

(1966)

Women's Tea Trike race was started in 1966 at Rice University, with the women's colleges (Jones and Brown) competing. This was a companion event to what was then the men's colleges event, known as Beer Bike, which is now co-ed.
Tea-Trike Race, Rice University

Leeds, J. Venn (1972)

The Tea-Trike races started in 1966, as a way for women to compete during Beer Bike. This photograph features a race between Hanszen College and Baker College. The woman riding the bike is Loralee Philpott the co-Master of Baker College with her husband Charles W. Philpott from 1968-1973.
Telegram from Northwestern University student body president supporting Masterson protest

Shanahan, Fran (1969-02-26)

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.
Ten Centuries that Shaped the West exhibit, Rice University

(1971)
Texas House Resolution 595 honoring Rice University on its centennial

(2011-03-03)
Texas Senate Resolution 397 honoring Rice University on its centennial

(2011-03-02)
TGIF at Sid Richardson College, Rice University

(1977)

Black and white photograph of TGIF at Sid Richardson College, Rice University. This image was used in the 1977 Campanile.
Thank you letter to William Masterson from Warren Skaaren and W.E. Gordon

(1969-02-25)

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.
"The Circle" performed by the Dramatic Club, Rice Institute

(1930-11)

Before the Rice Players, the Dramatic Club was the primary theater group on campus.
The Rice Institute, newsclipping

(1912-10-06)
The William Marsh Rice Institute

(1912-09-01)
Thomas F. Gailor, Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee address at the Formal Opening of Rice Institute

(1912-10-12)
Thomas J. Brown, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, address at the Formal Opening of Rice Institute

(1912-10-12)
Tim McGraw at the "George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival" at Rice Stadium, Rice University

(1998)

Color negative of Tim McGraw at the "George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival" at Rice Stadium, Rice University
Togas at Archi-Arts ball, Rice Institute

(1933)
Turning the statue of Willy back into place, Rice University

(1988)
Two couples at the annual Archi-Arts ball, Rice Institute

(1931)

Archi-Arts was an annual event hosted by the Rice Architectural Society, starting in 1922, serving as a party and a fundraiser for student travel. The theme in 1931 was "Dance Moderne, en Masque".
Two riders on turn, Beer Bike, Rice University

(1999)
Two students dressed up for Sid Richardson College's 80s party, Rice University

(2005)

The Early 80s party, which was later shortened to 80s, began in 1997.