TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents
Organization
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Series I: Family Documents
Series II: Rice Univesity
Series III: World War II
Series IV: General Correspondence
Series V: Family Correspondence
Series VI: Professional Practice
Series VII: Professional Affiliation
Series VIII: Personal
Series IX: Publications
Series X: General Photographs
Series XI: Oversize
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Guide to Ralph Anderson, Jr. Papers,
1860-1989
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Creator |
Anderson, Ralph Jr.,
1923-1990 |
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Title: |
Ralph Anderson Jr.
Papers |
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Dates: |
1860-1989 |
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Bulk Dates: |
1939-1965 |
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Abstract: |
Houston-born Ralph
Anderson Jr. (1923-1990) studied architecture at Rice Institute and earned a
bachelor's degree in 1943. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and
fought in the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded and awarded a medal for
his bravery. After the war, he returned to Rice and continued his studies in
architecture. He joined the architectural firm of Wilson, Morris and Crain and
eventually rose to become a partner and later president of the company. The
papers cover a broad spectrum of Ralph Anderson's life, including his family,
school, university years, his combat service in World War II with the U.S.
Army, and his professional life as an architect. |
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Identification: |
MS 413 |
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Extent: |
10.25 cubic feet (with an
additional .75 cu. ft in vault) |
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Language |
Materials are in English. |
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Repository: |
Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library,
Rice University, Houston, TX |
Ralph Anderson, Jr. was born January 1, 1923 in Houston, Texas, the son
of Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Anderson, Sr. Ralph Anderson, Sr. (Andy) was the Sports
Editor of the Houston Post and later the
Houston Press.
Ralph Anderson, Jr. attended school in Houston, graduating from Lamar
High School in 1939 and Rice Institute (later Rice University) in 1943 with a
B. A. degree in Architecture. While at Rice, he won The American Institute of
Architecture Student Medal, and was the first architectural student at the
university to be elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a national honorary fraternity.
After being inducted into the Army in 1943, he was sent to Harvard
University. Upon completion of an Advanced Studies Program, he went to France
where he served in the European Theatre of Operations. As a result of a head
wound received at the Battle of the Bulge, he was awarded both the Purple Heart
and the Bronze Star.
When the war ended, Ralph Anderson returned to Rice Institute, and
received a B. S. degree in Architecture in 1947. After graduating, he joined
the firm of Wilson, Morris and Crain. He worked for two years, then took a
leave of absence in 1949 for an extensive study tour of Europe. He returned to
the firm in 1950 and was made a partner in 1952. In 1972 the firm became known
as Wilson, Crain and Anderson and in 1975 it became Wilson, Crain, Anderson and
Reynolds. He was President of Crain/Anderson, Inc. in 1978.
Ralph Anderson was an artist, book reviewer, lecturer and author. He
took part in the 12th Annual Texas Painting and Sculpture Exhibit in 1951. He
wrote Handcar White: The Battle History of 2nd Battalion,
328th Infantry Regiment WWII, and Spain
Today, plus numerous articles for architectural journals.
He was a registered architect in Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, the District
of Columbia, Missouri, Kansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Ohio, and designed
both family residences and commercial buildings. The World Trade Center in
Houston, the Astrodome, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, the Houston Post Building, the
Harris Court House Addition, and the Alice Pratt Brown Fine Arts Library at
Rice University were among his many designs.
He won numerous awards, such as the Award of Merit, Texas Architecture,
1961, 1965; The Commendation Award, Houston Chapter A. I. A. 1962; Interior
Certificate of Commendation, Municipal Art Commission, 1973, and many more. He
became President of the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
in 1966 and was elected a Fellow in the A. I. A., in 1967.
Ralph Anderson was a member of Allegro, The Tejas Club of Houston, and
the Argyle Club of San Antonio.
He died February 3, 1990 in Houston
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The Ralph Anderson Collection consists of ten cubic feet of
correspondence, photographs, architectural drawings, publications, memorabilia,
Rice University records and World War II records. It covers a broad spectrum of
Ralph Anderson's life beginning with his grade school transcripts and ending
with the very poignant diary that he kept through the last year of his
life.
Although most of the documents relate to the personal and professional
life and career of Ralph Anderson, Jr., there are also a few records pertaining
to other family members.
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Organization |
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The collection is divided into eleven series: |
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Series I: Family Documents, 1860-1965 - 2.5 inches Box 1 |
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Series II: Rice University, 1939-1988, 5 inches Box 2 |
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Series III: World War II, 1942-1947, 22.5 inches Boxes 3-7 |
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Series IV: General Correspondence, 1941-1989, 5 inches Box 8
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Series V: Family Correspondence, 1943-1950, 20 inches Boxes 9-12
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Series VI: Professional Practice, 1946-1989, 5 inches Box 13
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Series VII: Professional Affiliation, 1946-1989, 2.5 inches Box 14
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Series VIII: Personal, 1937-1989, 22.5 inches Boxes 15-19 |
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Series IX: Publications, 1948-1989, 2.5 inches Box 20 |
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Series X: General Photographs, 1929-1977, 5 inches Box 21 |
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Series XI: Oversize, 1900-1969, 20 inches Box 22 |
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Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of
the Ralph Anderson Papers, except for one box, which is inventoried in the
Detailed Description of the Collection. For more information, consult the
Archivist.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Ralph Anderson, Jr., Papers must
be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice
University.
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Subjects (Organizations) |
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Rice University -- Alumni
and alumnae - Sources. |
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Rice University -- History
- Sources. |
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Subjects |
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Architects - Texas -
Sources. |
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World War, 1939-1945 -
Photographs. |
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Ardennes, Battle of the,
1944-1945. |
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World War,
1939-1945--Personal narratives, American. |
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Document Types |
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Correspondence. |
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Architectural
drawing. |
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Brochures. |
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Clippings. |
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Photograph albums |
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Legal documents. |
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Notes. |
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Transcripts. |
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Diaries. |
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Medals. |
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Ralph Anderson, Jr. Papers, 1860 -1989, MS 413, Woodson Research Center,
Fondren Library, Rice University
The papers were a gift from H. Russell Pitman, executor of the Ralph
Anderson Estate. They were received in June, August, September, October 1990
and January 1991.
Prepared by Lois Morris 1992
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Series I: Family Documents |
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The earliest records in the collection, 1860-1965, can
be found in the Family Documents Series. They include documents of a
genealogical nature, such as marriage, birth, and naturalization records. Ralph
Anderson's school transcripts and a few legal "land" records belonging to Ralph
Anderson, Sr. are also in this series. |
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Subseries A: 1860-1965 |
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Folder |
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Family History and Certificates, Baptism, Marriage, and
Naturalization,
1860-1890 |
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Examination of Title to
"Stratford Place" Property,
1921 |
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School Records, Ralph Anderson, Jr., Grades 1 - 12,
1928-1939 |
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Lender's Lien Installment Note, Ralph Anderson, Sr., and
L. H. Meinert,
1937 |
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Ralph Anderson, Sr. Memorial,
1964 |
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Claims Release, Ralph Anderson, Jr. and Dinish Shah,
1965 |
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Series II: Rice Univesity |
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This series covers the years Ralph Anderson attended
Rice University both before and after World War II. Included are class notes,
financial records, school transcripts, membership in Phi Beta Kappa, and
drawings for homes designed and built by Ralph Anderson while a student at
Rice. There are also correspondence and newspaper clippings from a news column
written by Ralph Anderson while serving as Class Agent. |
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Subseries B: 1939-1988 |
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Financial,
1939-1940 |
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Grades and Transcripts,
1939-1947 |
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Rice Scholarship List,
1940-1942 |
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The Architectural Society of Rice,
1940-1949 |
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News Clippings, Class Agent, Architectural Society,
1940-1957 |
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Photos: Homes Designed by Ralph Anderson,
1941-42 |
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Drawings: Woodridge House,
1942 |
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Class Notes: Architecture 430,
1942 |
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Class Notes: Graphic Status and Strength of Materials,
1942 |
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Architectural Drawings,
1942-1943 |
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Magazines:
Rice Owls, ; 1942University Review,
1976 |
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Phi Beta Kappa,
1943 |
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Memorabilia: Class of 1943,
1943 |
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Memorabilia,
1943 |
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Seminar Paper,
1946 |
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Rome Prize Fellowship Correspondence,
1947 |
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Fondren Library Booklet Correspondence,
1947 |
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Class of 1943: Golden Anniversary Scholarship Fund
Correspondence,
1988 |
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Architecture 210, Class Notes,
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Series III: World War II |
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Material in this series spans the years Ralph Anderson
served in the army during World War II, beginning with his attendance at
Harvard University, where he was enrolled in an Advanced Studies Program. There
is also an extensive collection of photographs taken throughout Europe during
World War II. Both the American and German memorabilia will be of interest to
anyone doing research into World War II history. Included are patches, ribbons,
a Walther P 38 (pistol), German belt buckle, pins, a German slide rule, and a
Safe Conduct Pass. Ralph Anderson's helmet (with bullet hole), his Good Conduct
Medal and Bronze Star. |
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Subseries A: Harvard University |
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Notebooks, A.S.T.P.,
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General Information Booklet,
1943 |
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Transcripts, Class Notes, and Schedules,
1943-1944 |
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Correspondence,
1943-1944 |
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Memorabilia,
1943-1944 |
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Subseries B: Memorabilia, Paper |
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Military Service Records,
1942-1947 |
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Identification Cards,
1945 |
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Military Passes,
1945 |
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Guidebooks: U. S. and Europe,
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Maps: U. S. and Europe,
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Newspaper Clippings (see Oversize),
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Military Histories:
History of 328th Infantry Division
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26th Infantry Division |
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Memorabilia, Miscellaneous,
1944-45 |
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Memorabilia, Miscellaneous |
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Commendations,
1944-1945 |
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Army Intelligence Records,
1945 |
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Army Headquarters Orders,
1945 |
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Historical Summaries,
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Correspondence,
1945 |
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Subseries C: Memorabilia, Realia |
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Some of the memorabilia and realia in subseries C
marked as restricted. Contact the archivist for more information. |
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Hats, Patches, Dog Tags, Pins and Ribbons |
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Plaque |
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German Compass, Safe Conduct Pass, Belt Buckle, Stamp
and Pins |
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Slide Rule (German) |
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Folder |
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G.I. Helmet |
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German Walther P 38 (pistol) |
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Good Conduct Medal |
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Bronze Star |
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Military insignias and badges |
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Subseries D: World War II Photographs |
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Harvard University,
1943-1944 |
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Normandy,
1944 |
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Metz,
1944 |
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William Moore, Jr.,
1944 |
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Czechoslovakia, Obermoldau,
1945 |
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Prachatice, Czechoslovakia,
1945 |
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Training Camp at Hetzlos, Germany,
1945 |
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Occupation in Austria, Reid, Linz,
1945 |
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Camp Pittsburg, Germany,
1945 |
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Camp Boston, Germany,
1945 |
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Reims Cathedral, Germany,
1945 |
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France,
1945 |
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Combat in the Bulge,
1945 |
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Luxembourg, Saer, Germany,
1945 |
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Returning to the U. S.,
1945 |
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Ralph Anderson,
n. d. |
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Ralph Anderson and Parent,
n. d. |
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Miscellaneous,
1945 |
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Unidentified, Riviera,
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Negatives |
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Series IV: General Correspondence |
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Letters in the general series have been divided by
correspondence received by Ralph Anderson and correspondence sent by Ralph
Anderson. Chronological order has been imposed on each group. |
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While the
majority of the correspondence in the general series relates to Ralph Anderson,
Jr., there are some interesting letters written to his father, Andy Anderson,
Sr. from Vice President Nixon in 1953 and from President Eisenhower in 1953 and
1954. |
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Subseries A: Letters, Greeting Cards and Post
Cards |
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Received by Ralph Anderson,
1941-1965 |
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Received by Ralph Anderson,
1985-1988 |
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Received by Ralph Anderson,
1989 |
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Received by Ralph Anderson,
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Sent by Ralph Anderson,
1950-1989 |
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Vice President Nixon to Andy Anderson, Sr.,
1953 |
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President Eisenhower to Andy Anderson, Sr.,
1953-1954 |
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Greeting Cards,
1931-1951 |
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Post Cards Sent by Ralph Anderson,
1945-1952 |
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Post Cards Received by Ralph Anderson,
1947-1989 |
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Series V: Family Correspondence |
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Most of the correspondence in the family series was
written by Ralph Anderson, Jr. to his parents while serving in the army during
World War II. |
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Subseries A: Family Correspondence; Mr. and Mrs. R.A.
Anderson Sr. from Ralph Anderson, Jr., 1943. |
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Subseries B: Family Correspondence; Mr. and Mrs. R.A.
Anderson Sr. from Ralph Anderson, Jr., 1944. |
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Subseries C: Family Correspondence; Mr. and Mrs. R.A.
Anderson Sr. from Ralph Anderson, Jr., 1945. |
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Subseries D: Family Correspondence; Mr. and Mrs. R.A.
Anderson Sr. from Ralph Anderson, Jr., 1948-1950. |
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Letters from Ralph Anderson |
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Post Cards,
1943-1944 |
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Post Cards,
1945-1949 |
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Post Cards,
1950-1958 |
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Post Cards,
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Series VI: Professional Practice |
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This series covers the entire span of his career from
his early work to his retirement in 1989. There are newspaper clippings and
correspondence from his many years of association with Wilson, Morris, and
Crain and later when the firm became Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. There
are also financial records, brochures, and rendering from various architectural
projects. To see the architectural drawings from Ralph Anderson's career, see
the list of contents in Map Drawer 2. Included in the drawings are personal
dwellings, medical clinics, banks, schools, T. V. Stations and the Harris
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Subseries A: Drawings, Correspondence,
Renderings |
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Clipping from the Houston Press titled
"Solar" Modern Designed for Small Lot Friday, Jan. 10, 1947. |
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See Ralph Anderson's drawings in map drawer 2 for house
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Financial,
1947-1948 |
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New Clippings/Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson,
1947-1948 |
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Resume, Ralph Anderson,
1948 |
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Residential Work of Ralph Anderson,
1949-1987 |
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Correspondence,
1950-1989 |
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Subseries B: Drawings, Specifications,
Correspondence |
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Drawings and Specifications for Edwin Smith Home,
1950 |
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Specifications, Correspondence, Financial Statments
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1950 |
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Photographs Unidentified House,
1950 |
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Badge, Dedication Ceremonies WISH T. V.,
1965 |
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Brochures, Renderings and Drawings/Wilson, Morris and
Crain Architects,
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Perspective Proposed Shopping Center/Lloyd and Morgan,
Architects,
n. d. |
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Rendering, Unidentified,
n. d. |
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Subseries C: Ralph A. Anderson, Jr. Drawings |
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School of Architecture for Rice Institute; n.d. pen and
watercolor on heavy paper; plot plan, section, elevations. |
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School of Architecture for Rice Institute; Traveling
Fellowship Competition; 1947; pen, pencil and watercolor on poster;
perspective, floor plan. |
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"A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever;" n.d.; pen and
watercolor on poster. |
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Color chart; n.d.; watercolor on paper. |
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Flagstaff (AZ); n.d.; class sketch-pencil and waterclor
on poster. |
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Greek temple; n.d.; pen and watercolor drawing on
paper. |
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Local Historical Museum; n.d.; class project; pen,
pencil an dwatercolor on poster; site plan, elevation, section,
perspective. |
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House; Walsh Prize, 1943; pencil on board; floor plans,
perspective, isometric of A/C system. |
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Lake house; n.d.; charcoal, chalk and pencil on board;
floor plan, section. |
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Military Reviewing Stand; n.d.; pencil and watercolor on
poster; perspective, elevation, plan, section. |
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General office building for Houston, Texas; n.d.;
graduate thesis; six photostatic copies: floor plans, roof plan, elevation,
section. |
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Park stairway and ramp; n.d.; class project; ink and
watercolor on poster; site plan, perspective, elevation. |
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Passarelle; n.d.; class project; watercolor and pencil
on paper; plan, section, elevation. |
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Picnic shelter; n.d.; class project; ink on paper; floor
plan, section. |
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Pulpit; n.d.; pen and watercolor perspective on paper,
plan. |
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Rest Camp for Veterans; n.d.; pencil and tempura paint
on poster board; site plan; cabin floorplan. |
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Service Men's Center; n.d.; class project; ink and
water-color on poster; perspective, elevation, plot plan, section, floor plan.
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Small stores development; Kawneer Prize, 1942; pencil
and watercolor on poster; elevation, plan, section, perspective. |
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Theatre des Enfants; n.d.; watercolor perspective on
paper; section, plan. |
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War Memorial; n.d.; class project; ink and watercolor on
poster; site plan, elevation, section, detail. |
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"James J. Smith on 'Wood in Architecture'"; n.d.; poster
for lecture on wood in architecture; watercolor on paper. |
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Townhouse plan; 5-60; 17 prints on paper; plans,
elevations, sections, details; 2 negatives (Anderson residence on Banks
St.) |
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Residence for Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Smith, Houston;
October 1, 1947; 5 drawings on paper; plans, details, elecations,
sections. |
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Fondren Library interior; 1947, 7 pencil sketches.
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Diplomas, awards and certificates. |
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Pipe organ; n.d.; perspective; ink on paper. |
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Apartments and marina; n.d.; 2 blueprints, 3
transparencies; perspectives. |
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Domed stadium; n.d.; 2 blueprints; perspectives.
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Office building; n.d.; mylar; perspective. |
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Fence for apartment building; n.d.; pencil on trace,
pencil on paper; perspective, sections. |
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A Clinic Building; n.d.; photocopy on paper;
perspective. |
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Store building; n.d.; pencil on paper; rendering.
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House; n.d.; pencil on paper; perspective. |
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Memorial Hospital building; n.d.; pencil on paper;
perspective. |
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Apartment building; n.d.; pencil on paper. |
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Apartment project for B.B. & Frances Yeager; n.d.;
perspective. |
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Store building; n.d.; colored pencil on paper;
perspective. |
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Preliminary sketch for Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Frost;
n.d.; 2 mylar, 2 pencil on paper, 1 photocopy, 2 negatives; perspectives,
floorplan. |
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Flower; n.d.; blueprint; perspective. |
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Playing card or poster; n.d.; color on shiny
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Apartment building; n.d.; 2 pencil onpaper perspectives.
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Learning Foundation; August 12, 1970 |
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Ralph Anderson remodeling; July 16, 1964, April 18,
1973; pencil on paper. |
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Studio apartment for R.A. Anderson, 1214 Miramar;
December 3, 1965; pencil on paper; plans, elevations, sections. |
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Unidentified house (?); May 1, 1973; pencil on paper;
plan, section. |
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Apartment unit; March 31, 1965; 6 pencil on trace;
plans, sections, elevations. |
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Plat of property; n.d.; blueprint. |
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Townhouses for Ralph Anderson; September 18, 1970,
revised October 7, 1979; blueprint; site plan, roof and floorplans. |
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Townhouses; November 16, 1985; mylar, pencil on paper; 3
site plans, 2 floor plans, 3 photocopies, skylite details. |
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Two townhouses; ; 75 pencil on paper and trace; site
plan, elevations, sections, plans. |
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Studio apartment for Mr. Raph A. Anderson, Jr., 1214
Miramar; November 16, 1965, December 3, 1965; 2 blueprints; sections, plans,
site plan, elevation. |
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Garage apartment for Mr. R.A. Anderson, Jr.; June 21,
1965, September 18, 1965; 3 pencil on paper; plans, sections, details, specs.
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Residence for Mr. C. Thomas Wright; September 1972; 20
blueprints; site plan, plans, elevations, sections, schedules: door, room
finish, plumbing fixture, lighting. |
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Apartment or house; n.d.; pencil on paper;
perspective. |
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Bank building for Mr. Frank W. Sharp; n.d.; pencil on
paper and photocopy; perspective. |
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Residence for Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Lazarus; n.d.;
pencil on paper; perspective. |
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Office building for Kelley Mfg. Co.; n.d.; pencil on
paper; perspective, floorplan. |
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Townhouses for Ralph Anderson; date uknown; July 15,
1970; blueprint; site plan, elevation. |
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Unidentified house at Tierwester and Oakdale; n.d.; ink
on paper, plan, site plan. |
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Ralph Anderson's townhouse; May 1960; 8 blueprints; site
plan, framing, foundation, floor, elevations, sections, details. |
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Vance Trimble home; 1946; original pencil on paper; 4
sheets; plans, sections, elevation, details. |
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Edwin Smith home; 1950; 4 original drawings, 6
blueprints, 1 large site plan, 2 photostatic copies of section
plans. |
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Series VII: Professional Affiliation |
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Ralph Anderson's professional affiliations are closely
tied to his professional practice. This series contains brochures, drawings,
and lectures given by Ralph Anderson. There is also some interesting
correspondence relating to his association with the Texas Architects Committee,
the Texas Society of Architects, and the American Institute of Architects. Of
particular interest are the many letters of congratulations Ralph Anderson
received when he was nominated for a "Fellowship" in the American Institute of
Architects. |
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Subseries A: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings,
Memberships |
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Folder |
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Texas Society of Architects,
1946-1989 |
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American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter, Honor
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1948 |
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American Institute of Architects, Le Brun Scholarship,
1948 |
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4 |
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American Institute of Architects, News Clippings,
1948-1972 |
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5 |
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American Institute of Architects, Memorabilia,
1949-1966 |
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6 |
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American Institute of Architects, Election of Ralph
Anderson, President of Houston Chapter,
1965 |
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7 |
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American Institute of Architects, Lectures (Ralph
Anderson),
1965 |
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American Institute of Architects, Miscellaneous
Lectures,
1965 |
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9 |
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American Institute of Architects, Ralph Anderson
Nomination for Fellowship,
1965-67 |
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American Institute of Architects, Correspondence,
1965-1989 |
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Texas Architects Committee,
1986 |
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Series VIII: Personal |
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Personal interests of Ralph Anderson, Jr. away from the
architectural drawing board can be found in the Personal series. He had an
extremely wide diversity of interests that ranged from cultural, literary to
civic. |
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Included in the series are the draft and final copy of
Handcar White, Battle History of the 2nd BN. 328th
Infantry Regiment, WWII, and other miscellaneous writings of Ralph
Anderson, Jr. Correspondence relating to his association with Billboard
Limited, the Shepherd Society and the Texas Educational Foundation can be found
in his series. There is also an extensive collection of theatrical programs,
ticket stubs, brochures and other miscellaneous items from his many trips.
Material is filed chronologically by the year of each trip. Of particular
interest is the diary that Ralph Anderson kept through the last year of his
life. |
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Subseries A:Literary Writings and
Correspondence |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Lamar High School, Class Correspondent,
1939 |
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2 |
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Book Reviews by Ralph Anderson,
1940-1941 |
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Draft of
Handcar White, Ralph Anderson,
1945 |
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Handcar White by Ralph Anderson,
1945 |
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5 |
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Mis. Writings by Ralph Anderson,
1945 |
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Mis. Writings by Ralph Anderson,
n. d. |
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Correspondence,
1945-1950 |
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8 |
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Correspondence,
n. d. |
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Writings by David Cohn, Aldous Huxley, Ernest Krenek,
n. d. |
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Subseries B: Memberships and Affiliations |
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Folder |
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National Geographic Society,
1938 |
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2 |
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Membership Allegro,
1956 |
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3 |
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Billboards, Limited (see Publications),
1985-1989 |
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4 |
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Houston Ballet,
1986 |
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5 |
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University of Texas College of Education Advisory
Council,
1988-1989 |
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6 |
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Shepherd Society,
1988-1989 |
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Tejas Club,
1989 |
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Subseries C: General Memorabilia |
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Folder |
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School Patches and Ribbons,
1937 |
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Lamar High School,
1939 |
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3 |
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Ticket Stubs, Christmas Cards,
1939-1946 |
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Theater and Musical Programs,
1939-1947 |
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5 |
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Invitations,
1939-1954 |
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6 |
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Invitations,
n. d. |
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Miscellaneous,
1939-1989 |
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8 |
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Financial,
1943-1965 |
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9 |
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Insurance,
1984-1988 |
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10 |
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Retirement Party,
1988 |
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11 |
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Diary,
1989 |
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12 |
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Lamar High School Reunion, Class of 1939,
n. d. |
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Folder |
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Exhibition Catalogs,
1942-1949 |
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Wresting Program,
1949 |
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U. S. Senate Pass,
1953 |
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Passport,
1962 |
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Child's Pants |
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Hunting and Fishing Guide, Texas Coast,
n. d. |
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Correspondence, Ralph Anderson Townhouse,
1960-1962 |
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Publicity, Ralph Anderson Townhouse,
1961-1964 |
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Requests for House plans, Ralph Anderson Townhouse,
1963-1967 |
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Folder |
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10 |
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Remodeling, Ralph Anderson Townhouse,
1965 |
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Subseries E: Trips, Playbills, Ticket Stubs, Theatrical
Programs, Miscellaneous |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Playbills: Boston, New York,
1939-1944 |
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Playbills: Boston, Houston, New York,
1948-1951 |
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Trips: California,
1939 |
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Trips: Chicago,
1946 |
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Trips: South America,
1948 |
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Trips: Europe,
1949 |
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Trips: Holland,
1950 |
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Trips: Europe,
1950 |
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Map and Guidebook/Mexico and El Salvador,
1947-1948 |
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Series IX: Publications |
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The publications series has an interesting collection of
newspaper clippings that give an excellent overall view of Ralph Anderson's
social life and civic endeavors. He was interested not only in architectural
aesthetics, but he was also interested in environmental aesthetics as shown by
his involvement and commitment to "Billboards Limited." |
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Subseries A: Newspaper Clippings, Brochures |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Newspaper Column by Ralph Anderson,
1948 |
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Glenn McCarthy,
1949 |
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Ralph Anderson (Social),
1961-1971 |
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Harris County Dome Stadium,
1965-1971 |
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Regulation of Billboards (see Personal),
1965-1977 |
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Miscellaneous,
1968, n. d. |
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Rice University, Friends of Fondren,
1975, 1976 |
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Lamar High Class of 1939 Reunion,
1979, 1989 |
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Andy Anderson,
n. d. |
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10 |
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Rice Hotel,
n. d. |
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Houston Medical Center,
n. d. |
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Series X: General Photographs |
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The photographic series consist of pictures of Ralph Anderson taken
through many phases of his life, from babyhood to adulthood. |
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There are also pictures of Ralph Anderson, Sr. with President Dwight
Eisenhower in 1953 and one taken with General Douglas McArthur. |
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Subseries A: Ralph and Andy Anderson, Friends |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Ralph Anderson as Baby,
n. d. |
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Ralph Anderson as Baby,
n. d. |
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Ralph Anderson as Baby,
n. d. |
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Ralph Anderson as Baby,
n.d. |
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Ralph Anderson as Young Boy,
1929 |
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Ralph Anderson as Young Boy,
n. d. |
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Ralph Anderson as Young Boy,
n. d. |
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8 |
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Ralph Anderson as Young Boy,
n. d. |
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9 |
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Ralph Anderson, South America,
1948 |
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10 |
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Ralph Anderson, England,
1949 |
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11 |
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Ralph Anderson as Grown Man,
1950-1977 |
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12 |
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Ralph Anderson as Professional,
1965-1970 |
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13 |
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Ralph Anderson Later Years,
n. d. |
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14 |
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Ralph Anderson's Home (and slides),
n. d. |
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Brinkman and Boehm Wedding,
n. d. |
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16 |
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Andy Anderson and President Dwight Eisenhower,
1953 |
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17 |
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Andy Anderson and General Douglas McArthur,
n. d. |
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18 |
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Miscellaneous,
1946-51 |
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19 |
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Unidentified,
n. d. |
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20 |
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Post Cards,
n. d. |
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Series XI: Oversize |
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This series contains a photograph album with pictures of the inside
and the outside of the home of Ralph Anderson, Jr., a picture of the Company B,
A.S.T.U., United States Army dated 1943 and a picture of the Rhea Building,
Houston, 1900. |
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There are newspapers with headlines relating to World War II. There
is also a JFK Memorial Edition of Life Magazine,
along with some miscellaneous brochures. |
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Subseries A: Newspapers, Brochures, Magazines,
Photographs |
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| 22 |
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Rockefeller Center Brochure,
1938 |
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Fondren Library Brochure,
1946 |
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Houston Post,
1941-1969 |
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Stars and Stripes,
1945 |
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Grapevine, 26 Infantry Division,
1945 |
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Mexico City Herald,
1948 |
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Market Square Gazette,
1967 |
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Miscellaneous Newspapers,
1943-1948 |
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Life Magazine,
1963 |
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Photograph, Rhea Building,
1900 |
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Photograph, Company B WWII,
1943 |
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Photograph, Ralph Anderson Home,
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