Guide to the Rice University Mary Gibbs Jones College Records, 1956-1996
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Rice University. Mary Gibbs Jones College. | |
| Title: | Rice University Mary Gibbs Jones College Records | |
| Dates: | 1956-1996 | |
| Abstract: | The collection contains Jones College business material and ephemera such as college cabinet meeting minutes, publications, news clippings and other college documents, such as telephone lists, invitations, freshman information, etc. Jones College was the first dormitory at Rice University (Institute) for women and opened in September 1957. | |
| Identification: | Rice UA Mary Gibbs Jones College Records | |
| Quantity: | 0.75 cubic feet (2 boxes) | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | Rice University Archives, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University, Houston, TX | |
Historical Sketch
Jones College was the first dormitory at Rice University (Institute) for women and opened in September 1957. The building was made possible by a $1 million grant from Houston Endowment, created by the late Jesse H. Jones and Mrs. Jones. It was named Mary Gibbs Jones College in honor of Mrs. Jones. The College went co-ed in the Fall of 1980.
The original complex, located between the President’s residence and Rice Boulevard, consisted of 3 building groups making up a U shape with two four-story dormitory buildings on each side of a court and a dining hall making up the top of the U. Major construction at Rice in 2001 includes changes to Jones College. An addition will connect Jones North and Jones South on four levels and will form the east end of Jones Quadrangle. The Ground Level will be dedicated to the new Jones Commons that will replace the existing facility. A new Kitchen and Servery will serve the Martel, Jones and Brown Commons. A new Master’s residence was completed in February 2001.
Excerpted from Rice University Construction Web Page.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one .5 cubic foot document box and one .25 cubic foot box. The collection contains Jones College business material and ephemera such as college cabinet meeting minutes, publications, news clippings and other college documents, such as telephone lists, invitations, freshman information, etc.
Arrangement | ||
| Series I: Publications, Lists, & Ephemera, 1956-96 | ||
| Series II: College Cabinet Meeting Minutes, 1962-1995 | ||
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Mary Gibbs Jones College Records must be obtained from Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Jones, Mary Gibbs. | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| Rice University Archives. | ||
| Rice University - Alumna and alumnae. | ||
| Rice University – Mary Gibbs Jones College Records. | ||
| Rice University – Residential college system. | ||
| Formats | ||
| Correspondence. | ||
| Minute books. | ||
| Newsclippings. | ||
| Invitations. | ||
| Annual reports. | ||
Related Material
See Rice University Archives for records of other Rice University residential colleges. Contact Woodson Research Center staff for assistance. |
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Mary Gibbs Jones College Records, 1956-1997, Rice University Archives, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared by Lee Pecht, and updated by Sharon Link, June 21, 2001.
Detailed Description of the Collection