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Rice Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A1293

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of letters to Maurice Rice from his family while he was stationed at Camp McArthur in 1918. Collection also contains other family correspondence; newspaper clippings regarding the Rice, Ritter, and Kenney families; and a family photograph album.

Dates

  • 1879-1961
  • Majority of material found in 1918

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Mr. and Mrs. John Rice were married circa 1880. Their children included Lawrence, Cyril, James R., Nellie, Monica, Maurice K., and Mollie (Mary), who married Alvis Ritter. The Rice family resided near Cameron, Missouri. Maurice K. Rice served in the army and was stationed at Camp McArthur in Waco, Texas, in 1918.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet ( (1 box, 1 volume))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Collection was donated by Lawrence Ritter in 1999.

Processing Information

Processed by Frances Hall and Dennis Northcott, November 1999.

Creator

Title
Inventory of Rice Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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