William Marsh Rice and the Founding of Rice Institute
- Life of William Marsh Rice
- Education in Houston, 1890s
- Money and murder, 1900
- 6100 Main St
- Resources & Credits
Description
Highlights of the life of Rice University founder, William Marsh Rice, the sensational trial of his murder, and how his generosity made the university we know today possible.
Credits
Woodson Research Center
Sections
Life of William Marsh Rice
Businessman, cotton runner, philanthropist
(Excerpted from"William Marsh Rice: A centennial portrait," by Christopher Dow)
Education in Houston, 1890s
A look at the academic and business environment in Houston at the time of Rice's founding.
Money and murder, 1900
Greed leads to betrayal, but a true friend saves the day.
6100 Main St
Choosing the site and the laying the foundations