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Biographical Note
Scope and Contents
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Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Series I: William Ward Watkin's Architectural Career,
1923-52,
Series II: William Ward Watkin at Rice Institute/University,
1917-52 [1960s-70s],
Series III: William Ward Watkin Personal/Family,
1920s-80s,
Addenda
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Ray Watkin Strange Research Materials for
William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute,1917-1985
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Creator: |
Strange, Ray Watkin,
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Title: |
Ray Watkin Strange Research Materials
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William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute |
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Dates: |
1917-1985 |
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Abstract: |
This material covers the
architectural career of the Ms. Strange's father, William Ward Watkin,
including his private architecture practice and well as his relationship with
Rice Institute as Supervising Architect, touching briefly on his personal life.
The material was gathered by Ms. Strange and much of it served as research for
the book:
William Ward Watkin and The Rice Institute, by Patrick
James Nicholson (published 1991 by Gulf Pub. Co.). |
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Identification: |
MS 465 |
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Extent: |
30 linear
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Materials are in English. |
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Repository: |
Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice
University, Houston, TX |
Annie Ray Watkin, eldest of three children of William Ward Watkin and
Annie Ray Townsend, was born May 11, 1915 in Houston, TX at the Watkin
residence, 5009 Caroline. She was home schooled through second grade by her
mother and then entered the Kinkaid School (San Jacinto @ Elgin) where she
graduated from the tenth grade. The family traveled to France in 1928-29 for
her father to study architecture. In 1930 she entered Chatham Hall, an
Episcopal Preparatory School in Chatham, VA and majored in American history.
She attended Rice Institute from Sept. 1932 to June 1936, graduating with a
baccalaureate degree in liberal arts with a major in French. She was queen of
Rice Institute's Archi-Arts Ball in 1936 and the same year was inducted into
Phi Beta Kappa.
Ray married Carl Biehl, a shipping executive, in Dec. 1939 and moved
with him to Washington, DC where he had accepted a position with the War
Shipping Department. After her husband left for England with the Army
Transportation Corps, Ray returned to Houston and pursued a master of arts
degree in the history of art at Rice Institute under the auspices of the School
of Architecture and professor James Chillman. She received her MA in 1944. Ray
served as secretary of the Houston chapter of the American Red Cross through
1945 and as Red Cross Arts and Skills Corps Chairman in 1947. Ray formed the
Rice Alumni History Committee in 1975, now the Alumni Archives Committee, and
permanently endows the William Ward Watkin Traveling Scholarship in
Architecture. Ray divorced Biehl in 1955 and in 1961 married Henry W. Hoagland,
spending time between Boston, Houston, Kennebunkport, ME and Tucson, AZ.
Following Hoagland's death, Ray married Robert F. Strange on Jan. 25, 1997 and
now lives in Brenham, TX.
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The collection of research materials totals five document boxes. The
materials cover the career of the creator's father, William Ward Watkin,
including his private architecture practice and well as his relation with Rice
Institute, and touches briefly on his personal life. Much of the material
served as research for the book:
William Ward Watkin and The Rice Institute, by Patrick James
Nicholson (published 1991 by Gulf Pub. Co.). Dates range from 1917-1985, and
formats include correspondence, notes, clippings, interviews, brochures,
sketches, typescripts, photographs.
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Arrangement |
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The Ray Watkin Hoagland Research Materials are arranged in three series,
with a fourth series of recently added materials: |
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Series I: William Ward Watkin's Architectural
Career, 1923-52, 5 linear inches |
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The series includes newsclips, correspondence and published materials
regarding William Ward Watkin's architectural projects. |
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Series II: William Ward Watkin at Rice
Institute/University, 1917-52 [1960s-70s], 12.5 linear inches |
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The series includes records of William Ward Watkin's involvement with
academics, specifically the Architecture Department, and athletics, campus
buildings and Rice history. |
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Series III: William Ward Watkin Personal/Family,
1920s-80s, 1 linear inch |
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The series consists of biographical information, interviews and
correspondence and related materials on his family. |
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Series IV: Addenda |
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This material, recently added to the papers, has not yet been arranged,
but has been listed here at the folder level, with some items being described
individually. It includes photographs, correspondence, family deeds, and
materials related to the publication of Nicholson's book. |
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Access Restrictions
No access restrictions; this material is
open for research.
Use Restrictions
No access restrictions, but permission to publish material from the Ray
Watkin Hoagland Research Materials for
William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute must be obtained
from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
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Subjects (Persons) |
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Watkin, William Ward,
1886-1952. |
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Nicholson, Patrick
James,1921-| William Watkin and the Rice Institute - Sources. |
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Subjects (Organizations) |
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Rice Architectural
Society. |
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Rice University -
Department of Architecture. |
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Rice University -
Buildings. |
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Rice University -
Societies. |
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Rice University - History -
Research. |
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Titles |
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William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute. |
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Architects - Texas - Houston
- Biography. |
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Places |
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Houston (Tex.)--Buildings,
structures, etc. |
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William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute - Research. |
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Formats |
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Correspondence. |
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Notes. |
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Clippings. |
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Interviews. |
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Brochures. |
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Sketches. |
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Typescripts. |
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Photographs. |
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William Ward Watkin Papers MS352
William Ward Watkin and Ray Watkin Hoagland [Strange]
information/vertical files
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Ray Watkin Strange Research Materials for
William Ward Watkin and the Rice Institute1917-1985, MS 465, Woodson Research Center, Fondren
Library, Rice University
The materials were donated by Ray Watkin Strange and Mr. & Mrs.
(Rosemary Watkin) Nolan E. Barrick in 1965 and 1979, and deeded as a gift in
1998. Addenda in 1999, 2000.
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Series I: William Ward Watkin's Architectural Career,
1923-52,
Extent 5 linear inches |
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This series includes newsclips, correspondence and
published materials regarding William Ward Watkin's architectural projects. |
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Architectural works, general-newsclips, etc. |
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Published materials on Watkin's architectural
works: |
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1972 |
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Houston: An Architectural Guide, 1972 |
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The Touch of Time; Myth, Memory, and the
Self, 1980 |
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Church Building in Boston,
1720-1970, 1974 |
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The Flying Owls; Rice Institute from the
Air, 1921 |
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[oversize materials removed to Box 5] |
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Brochure of the Work of Wm Ward Watkin,
Architect, c. 1963 |
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The Fondren Library, The Rice Institute,
Houston, TX prospectus,
1947 |
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Pen and ink rendering on paper by H.C. Jemison of
sanctuary screen at Christ Episcopal Church, Houston [designed by W.W. Watkin],
1978 |
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Art Work of Houston, Texas; published in
Twelve Parts; the Gravure Illustration Co.,
Parts 1-4, 6-12 1904: |
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Julia Ideson Building, Houston Public Library-Reopening
and restoration,
(designed by R.A. Cram; W.W. Watkin,
Supervising Architect) Feb. 1979 |
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Article materials on R.A. Cram,
1898, 1925, 1970s, 1980 |
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"Cram, Goodhue and Ferguson: Plans and
Architectural Drawings for the Development of the Rice Institute Campus,
1909-1930;" designs by W.W. Watkin in Boston office,
1909 |
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Dr. & Mrs. George Hill House, Houston, TX,
1930s |
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Texas Technological College, Lubbock, TX, Administration
Building,
1923-28, 1952 |
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Series II: William Ward Watkin at Rice Institute/University,
1917-52 [1960s-70s],
Extent 12.5 linear inches |
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This series includes records of William Ward Watkin's
involvement with academics, specifically the Architecture Department, and
athletics, campus buildings and Rice history. |
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Rice Architectural Society: Constitution and minutes:
1917-23, 1926-28 |
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Rice Architectural Society: Minutes,
1934-42 |
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Rice Architectural Society: Minutes,
1942-47 |
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Rice Architectural Society: General,
1963-68 |
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Rice Architectural Society: Archi-Arts Balls,
1950s-70s |
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Rice Architecture graduates list,
advanced degrees to
1916-59;1961 |
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Rice Institute School of Architecture
MCMXXVIII [1928] |
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Rice School of Architecture: Annual Reports
1957, 1961, 1969-70, 1970-71 |
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Rice School of Architecture: William Ward Watkin Traveling
Fellowship,
1960s, 1980s |
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Rice School of Architecture: Rice ASC/AIA constitution,
by-laws,
1958, n.d. |
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Rice School of Architecture: Weekly reports,
1967-69, 72 |
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Rice Architecture Department Faculty: James Chillman, Jr.,
1916-1970s |
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Rice Architecture Department Faculty: Francis X. Keally,
1929-70s |
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Rice Architecture Department Faculty: William McVey,
1960s-70s |
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Rice Architecture Department Faculty: Correspondence,
1916-41 |
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Rice: Athletics/Southwest Conference-General,
1918-27, 1938, 1964 |
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Rice: Athletics/Southwest Conference-General,
1953, 1974 |
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Rice: Design and construction of Institute buildings,
1908-27, 1940s-70s |
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Rice: Founder's Statue,
1930, 1963 |
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Rice and Houston: History and descriptions,
1938, 1967-68 |
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Rice: Reminiscences, history,
1930, 1938, 1960s |
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Architecture at Rice
University:
Extent Volumes 1-14 |
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Architecture at Rice
University:
Extent Volumes 15-22, 25 |
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Series III: William Ward Watkin Personal/Family,
1920s-80s,
Extent 1 linear inch |
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This series consists of biographical information,
interviews and correspondence and related materials on his family. |
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William Ward Watkin biographical information |
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William Ward Watkin biography interviews,
1960s, 1977 |
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William Ward Watkin biography correspondence,
1960s-70s |
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Correspondence, general,
1920s-81 |
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Watkin family: Josephine Cockrell Watkin, Ray Watkin
Hoagland, Rosemary Watkin Barrick, W.W. Watkin, Jr.,
1940s-70s |
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"For the Future, Fitness and
Harmony,"Pencil Points, Feb. 1932 |
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William Ward Watkin bust-corresp. With McVey (sculptor),
1974-76 |
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Ray Watkin Strange honors |
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Rice University Fund Council,
1973-84 |
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Rice University Architectural Alumni
Association |
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Rice University School of Architecture annual
reports |
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Ray Watkin Hoagland Strange gifts to Rice University
School of Architecture |
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William Ward Watkin Traveling Fellowship |
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Rice Institute Traveling Scholarship in
Architecture |
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Correspondence: William Ward Watkin to Rosemary Watkin
Barrick |
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Oversize materials from Box 3 |
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Brochure of the Work of Wm Ward Watkin,
Architect, c. 1963 |
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The Fondren Library, The Rice Institute,
Houston, TX prospectus,
1947 |
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Pen and ink rendering on paper by H.C. Jemison of
sanctuary screen at Christ Episcopal Church, Houston [designed by W.W. Watkin],
1978 |
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Art Work of Houston, Texas; published in
Twelve Parts; the Gravure Illustration Co.,
Parts 1-4, 6-12 [for complete series,
see WRC F394 .H8 A88] 1904: |
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Addenda |
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This material, recently added to the papers, has not yet
been arranged, but has been listed here at the folder level, with some items
being described individually. It includes photographs, correspondence, family
deeds, and materials related to the publication of Nicholson's book. |
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Correspondence: Miscellaneous,
1920s-1990s |
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Correspondence: On death of Annie Ray Watkin,
1929 |
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Expenses for Annie Ray Watkin's hospitalization and
funeral,
1929 |
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Death certificate for Annie Ray Watkin,
1929 |
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Expenses while in Europe [William Ward Watkin],
1928-29 |
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William Ward Watkin business card |
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Heitmann House [Shadyside] general information |
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William Ward Watkin's instructions to architecture office,
1928 |
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Guion Hall [Texas A&M University] general
information |
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American Institute of Architects |
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Archi-Arts |
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[Rice] Architectural style |
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[Rice] Architecture Department |
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[Rice] Architecture School |
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[Rice] Athletics |
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[Committee on] Athletics |
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Baldwin Memorial Archives |
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[U.S.] Board of Architectural Consultants |
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Buildings, Rice campus |
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[Rice] Campus construction |
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Carrington, Samuel |
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Correspondence: Watkin-general |
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Correspondence: Watkin/Lovett |
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Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson, Architects |
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Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson, Architects |
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Cram, Ralph Adams |
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Cret, Paul |
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Endress & Watkin |
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[Rice] Faculty |
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[Rice] Faculty Club |
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Fox, Stephen |
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[The] Gables |
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Guerard, Albert J. |
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Hoagland, Ray Watkin Biehl |
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Houston Chamber of Commerce |
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Houston Country Club |
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Houston history |
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Houston Public Library reopening |
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Interviews |
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Interviews |
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James Stewart & Company |
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Keally, Francis |
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Kinkaid School |
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[Rice] Landscaping |
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Lassig, Oswald |
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Lovett, E.O. |
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Martino, Tony |
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[Houston] Museum of Fine Arts |
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Nicholson, Patrick J. |
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No-Tsu-Oh |
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Palmer Church |
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Photos-Rice University |
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[Rice] President's House |
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Rice history |
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Rice history |
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Rice master plan |
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[William Marsh] Rice statue |
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Ritz Theater |
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[Rice] Seal, shield |
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[Houston] Social clubs |
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[Rice] Stadium seating plan |
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Sul Ross State University |
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Tellepsen, Howard T. |
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Texas Tech |
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[Rice] Traveling Scholarship in Architecture |
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[Rice] Traveling Scholarship in Architecture |
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Trinity Church |
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Vesey, Francis |
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Vesey, Francis |
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Watkin, Annie Ray Townsend |
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Watkin, Nunn, McGinty & Phenix Associated
Architects |
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Watkin, W.W.-biography and resume |
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Watkin, W.W.-book |
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Watkin, W.W.-book final clean-up file |
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Watkin, W.W.-book layout |
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Watkin, W.W.-book layout photos |
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Watkin, W.W.-book layout photos |
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Watkin, W.W.-bust |
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Watkin, W.W.-estate, book royalties |
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Watkin, W.W.-family chronology |
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Watkin, W.W.-memorial fund |
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Watkin, W.W.-personal |
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Watkin, W.W.-private practice |
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Watkin, W.W.-publications |
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Watkin, W.W.-publications |
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World War II Civilian Defense |
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Loose, rolled drawings (8 reduced-size copies): Rice
campus general plan proposals by Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson,
c. 1910 |
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Watkin family chart and lineages |
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Watkin family correspondence,
1920s-80s |
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Correspondence with Anthony Camp [Mass.] re: Watkin
genealogy,
1979 |
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Correspondence with Michael J. Wood [London] re: Watkin
genealogy,
1980s |
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Watkin family vital records |
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Family marriage records |
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Watkin family Bible records |
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Watkin family photos: |
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Frederick Watkin (father of W.W. Watkin), 3 identical
Dansville, NY n.d., |
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Frederick Watkin,
Brooklyn, NY 1880 |
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Hepsibah Watkin Churchill (sister of Frederick Watkin),
NY July 1884, |
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Mary Matilda Hancock Watkin, photocopy
c. 1934 |
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Mary Matilda Hancock Watkin,
taken by
"Willie" [WWW], Danville,
PA n.d., |
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Mary Matilda Hancock Watkin,
Danville, PA Oct. 1884, |
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Mary Hancock Watkin and W.W. Watkin,
Danville, PA n.d., |
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Mrs. Mary Hancock Watkin and William Ward Watkin, Jr.,
Danville, PA 1890, |
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William Ward Watkin,
Danville, PA 1888, |
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"Willie" [WWW],
Danville, PA c. 18889, |
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William Ward Watkin,
Danville, PA 1890, |
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Will Watkin,
2 identical, New Orleans, LA n.d., |
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Wm. Ward Watkin,
Danville, PA n.d., |
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W.W. Watkin,
Philadelphia, PA n.d., |
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Wm. Ward Watkin,
on steps of Arles Cathedral 1928, |
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William Ward Watkin,
Houston, TX n.d., |
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Watkin family photos from Mrs. E.T. Churchill's collection
via her great-Granddaughter, Cathy Waters: |
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Mrs. Catherine McCormick Watkin,
2 identical copies 1875, |
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Dale Perkins, Jr., Wm. Ward Watkin, Jr.
"Sonny," New Orleans, LA 1934, |
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Group on steps of Wards Hotel, Flatbush, NY,
4 identical copies n.d., |
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William Ward Watkin [1st],
Flatbush, NY, 2 identical
copies c. 1853, |
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Unidentified man,
3 identical copies n.d., |
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Negatives: Group at Wards Hotel, W.W. Watkin [1st],
unidentified man |
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Photocopies of photographs with identification |
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Watkin-legal,
1928, 1950 |
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William Ward Watkin confirmation certificate,
1899 |
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William Ward Watkin college English papers,
1904-05 |
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Mary Hancock Watkin papers |
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Family crests: Watkin, Hancock |
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William Hancock family genealogy records |
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Reay family notes and genealogy records |
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Watkin collateral lines in England, South Africa, and
U.S. |
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Sir Watkin Williams Wynn |
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Watkin-miscellaneous |
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Photos-William Ward Watkin |
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Photos-Watkin family |
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Correspondence: William Ward Watkin, personal |
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Correspondence: William Ward Watkin, settling Townsend
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William Ward Watkin house, 5009 Caroline, Houston,
TX |
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William Ward Watkin high school materials, Danville,
PA |
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Funeral record book for William Ward Watkin,
June 24, 1952 |
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The Record of the Class of 1908, University
of Pennsylvania [Watkin's college yearbook] |
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Claude Hooton's illustrations for Watkin's article in
Pencil Points, 1930 |
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William Ward Watkin and Josephine Cockrell Watkin
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William Ward Watkin, Jr. family photos and
materials |
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William Ward Watkin, Jr. Army materials |
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Family deeds: Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA; Great
Southern Sulphur Company |
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Photo album of Mary Hancock Watkin and son, William Ward
Watkin, Danville, PA |
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