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University of Houston -- Faculty

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Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Helen Moore Barthelme Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-021
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Helen Moore Barthelme Papers
Dates: 1949-2002
Scope and Contents This collection contains photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, short stories, and articles related to or written by Donald Barthelme and his brothers, Rick, Steve, and Peter Barthelme, as well as notes by Helen Barthelme. This collection contains research that Helen Barthelme gathered in order to write a biography on Donald Barthelme Jr., Donald Barthelme: The Genesis of a Cool Sound. This collection encompasses his early life and career both as a writer and as director of the...

Richard Jonas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1969-025
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Richard Jonas Papers
Dates: 1934-1986
Scope and Contents The original order of the Professor Richard Jonas Papers has been maintained where possible. The collection includes correspondence, brochures and directories that relate to health, welfare and various community-related agencies. The materials in the collection date from 1934 to 1986 with a bulk dating from the 1940s-1960s. Items in the collection relating to the university include the Guidance Office, job evaluation manual, the library, the proposed College of Philosophy and Religion and UH...

Sylvan Karchmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1983-001
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Sylvan Karchmer Papers
Dates: 1933-1982
Scope and Contents The collection is organized into four series: I. Correspondence, 1933-1985 (1.5 boxes), II. Works - Short Stories, 1940-1982 (4 boxes), III. Works - Plays, 1953-1977 (2 boxes), and IV. Career and Personal (1 box). The Correspondence series consists mainly of outgoing letters written to Gladys Moore, a lifelong friend and correspondent. The two Works series include published and unpublished drafts. Career and Personal series includes book reviews by Karchmer, clippings, play production...

Professor Jay K. Kochi Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-023
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Professor Jay K. Kochi Papers
Dates: 1946-2008; Majority of material found within 1970-2000
Scope and Contents The Jay K. Kochi Papers contains 81 boxes. The collection is organized into eight series: Research and Publications, Correspondence, Financial, Biographical/Awards, Lectures, Photographs, Audiovisual Materials, and Digital Materials. The collection contains copies of Kochi's publications, correspondence regarding the publications, correspondence to and from Kochi, documents regarding grants and other financial matters, lecture images, biographical information, and floppy disks and CDs....

Justin Leiber Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-001
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Justin Leiber Papers
Dates: 1970-1981
Scope and Contents

The bulk of the material in this collection is typescript materials for The Sword and the Eye, The Sword and the Tower, Beyond Gravity, Beyond Humanity, and Tit for Tat. Correspondence is composed of personal and professional associates of Justin Leiber and includes letters from Noam Chomsky.

John Lienhard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-009
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / John Lienhard Papers
Dates: 1961-2006
Scope and Contents The John H. Lienhard series of speeches and materials cover a diverse range of topics. The earliest speech dates from 1961 and the most recent in the collection dates from 2006. The vast majority of speeches from the collection were given between 1990s and 2000s. In addition, other materials dated from 1964-2006 from this collection include preliminary drafts, page proofs, galley proofs, correspondence, CD covers, manuals, and royalty statements for Professor Lienhard’s 2 textbooks:...

Beverly Lowry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1982-003
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Beverly Lowry Papers
Dates: 1976-1982
Scope and Contents The bulk of material in this collection consists of typescript drafts of three of Beverly Lowry's novels: Come Back, Lolly Ray; Emma Blue; and Daddy's Girl. The drafts include both original and photocopied typescript, with corrections in the author's hand. Some of the drafts are copyedited. The collection includes preparatory materials for the three novels such as lists of possible titles, outlines and character notes, drawings, and photographs. A small amount of correspondence...

Edwin Miles Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1985-004
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Edwin Miles Papers
Dates: 1955-1986
Scope and Contents

The Professor Edwin Miles Papers contain the correspondence and research of Professor Edwin Miles between 1954 and 1985 with a bulk from the 1970s - 1980s. This collection contains both Archives-related and general correspondence, as well as scholarly articles collected by Professor Miles regarding Archives and Record Management at other Universities, and related correspondence with faculty members of these Universities.

William C. Moffit Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-025
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / William C. Moffit Papers
Dates: 1930-2008; Majority of material found within 1960s-1980s
Scope and Contents The William C. Moffit papers contains 44 cartons. The collection is organized into 14 series: Personal/Office Files, Teaching Materials, Sheet Music, University Fight Songs, Moffit Arrangements of SWC Fight Songs, Small Sectional Sheet Music, Moffit’s Resource Materials and Michigan State Band Books, Original Working Scores, Formations, Audio Cassettes and Records, Ephemera, Music Books, Awards, and Oversize material.The collection includes personal office files, teaching aids,...

Professor Patrick J. Nicholson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1982-004
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Professor Patrick J. Nicholson Papers
Dates: 1933-1979
Scope and Contents The Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson Papers include correspondence, brochures, reports, and newspaper articles concerning many university-related topics and a small amount of personal material. Some folders contain a variety of materials relating to that particular folder topic. Materials in the collection date from 1933 to 1979, with the majority dating from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. The collection is divided into four series: Correspondence, University of Houston, Personal, and...

Laura Oren Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-001
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Laura Oren Papers
Dates: 1970-1979
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 8 series and is housed in 2 boxes. The focus of the papers is the various organizations with which Oren has been affiliated. Most notably, this collection includes organizational material regarding the Houston Area Feminist Federal Credit Union, the National Organization for Women and Women and Labor organizations.

Ruth Pennybacker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1969-044
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Ruth Pennybacker Papers
Dates: 1934-1981
Scope and Contents

The Ruth Pennybacker Collection consists of the teaching aids she used in class, photocopies of plays, news clippings, and programs.The materials in the collection date from 1967 to 1981 with a bulk dating from the 1970s. Included in the collection is a scrapbook crafted in 1967 by her students, colleagues, and friends as a tribute to Ruth Pennybacker, as well as items relating to the Play Reader Groups, news clippings, correspondence, and plays used as part of the classroom curriculum.

Jose Quintero Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1998-009
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Jose Quintero Papers
Dates: 1949-1998
Scope and Contents The Jose Quintero Papers consist largely of materials related to Quintero's directing and teaching, supplemented by professional and personal correspondence, manuscripts, and other theater memorabilia. The papers are arranged in five series: Theater Papers, 1950-1996 (6 boxes), Correspondence, 1949-1999 (2 boxes), Works, (1 box), Career (1 box), and Posters.The papers arrived at University of Houston Special Collections directly from Jose Quintero and Nicholas Tsacrios. They were...

Professor Bette Ann Stead Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-013
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Professor Bette Ann Stead Papers
Dates: 1967-2007
Scope and Contents

The collection primarily contains announcements, scholarly journal articles, newsletters, and newspaper clippings, the majority pertaining to Dr. Stead's academic contributions as well as her efforts to establish FHPW and GHBER. The material has been arranged into 9 series: Miscellaneous, Degree Requirements, Academic Projects, Training/Workshops, Scholarly Works, Honors and Awards, Accomplishments and Recognition, Organization Affiliations, Community Activism.

Sybil Pittman Estess Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-031
Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections / Sybil Pittman Estess Collection
Dates: 1966-2014; Majority of material found within 2000-2008
Scope and Contents

This collection includes anthologies and journals that contain Estess’ poetry and reviews. Whole volumes are arranged alphabetically by journal title. In addition, the collection includes copies and tear sheets of various other poems and writings by the author. These are arranged alphabetically according to the title of the work or the title of the original publication. Estess’ original folder labels and organization have been retained.

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Correspondence 20
Clippings (information artifacts) 13
Photographs 13
Typescripts 7
Authors -- 20th century 5
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Authors, American -- 20th century 5
Manuscripts (documents) 5
Brochures 4
Page proofs 4
Galley proofs 3
Personal papers 3
Scores 3
Scrapbooks 3
Theater programs 3
Agendas (administrative records) 2
Articles 2
Audiotapes 2
Compact discs 2
Composition (Music) 2
Faculty papers 2
Minutes (administrative records) 2
Newsletters 2
Newspapers 2
Poems 2
Records (documents) 2
Scripts (documents) 2
Sound recordings 2
Videotapes 2
Administrative records 1
Architectural drawings (visual works) 1
Architecture 1
Architecture, Domestic 1
Authors, American 1
Bank statements 1
Camp Logan (Tex.) 1
Chamber music 1
Chemical engineering 1
Chemistry 1
Choral music 1
Diaries 1
Dramatists -- 20th century 1
Dramatists, American -- 20th century 1
Education 1
Elections 1
Feminism 1
Financial records 1
Fliers (printed matter) 1
Folklore 1
Hospitals -- Texas -- Houston -- History 1
Hymn writers 1
Hymns 1
Lectures 1
Marching bands 1
Marching drills 1
Memorabilia 1
Music -- Manuscripts 1
Offprints 1
Opera 1
Optometry -- Study and teaching 1
Optometry schools -- United States 1
Pamphlets 1
Performing arts 1
Plaques 1
Poets, American -- 20th century 1
Programs (documents) 1
Publications (documents) 1
Riots -- Texas -- Houston 1
Sheet music 1
Short stories, American 1
Speeches (documents) 1
Theater 1
Theatrical producers and directors -- United States 1
Women's rights 1
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