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Houston Post article "Sheraton Decision Here Is Delayed": Officials Say Chain Will Wait Until 3 Other Hotels Finish 5/25/1958 |
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Patient Hotel Project: A conference held on January 3, 1959 proposed building a hotel for patients, referenced in an article in Uptown Houston" 1/3/1959 |
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Houston Post article "Medical Center Construction Largest Boom in its History" 7/16/1960 |
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Houston Chronicle article "American General Insurance Co. Looking for Sites" 9/25/1960 |
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Letter to Mr. Gus S. Wortham, President, American General Insurance Company: Dr. R. Lee Clark acknowledges the announcement of the proposed building program as seen in Sunday's Chronicle 9/28/1960 |
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Letter to Mr. S. Richard Harris, Courts & Company, regarding proposed development of The Medical Concourse that includes costs 1/18/1961 |
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Letter to Mr. Boyd, from Dr. R. Lee Clark regarding estimate of overnight visitors staying at medical towers, converting two floors: Dental school/50 nights per year; Baylor/200 nights per year 7/12/1961 |
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Letter to Dr. R. Lee Clark, from Frederick C. Elliot, Exec. Dir., Texas Medical Center, stating future housing facility needs for visitors to M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, citing projected visitors for 1960-1961 8/29/1961 |
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Pictures of Warwick Hotel sent to Dr. Eastwood per Dr. Robert C. Hickey 6/18/1963 |
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NCR: accountant's communique article called "Lowering the Cost of Recuperative Care!" 6/1/1970 |
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Memo to the File: From Robert C. Hickey, MD in regard to Rotary International House, Houston. It states the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation is interested in proposing the establishment of a housing center for patients, students, and faculty, near the Texas Medical Center 6/11/1970 |
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Letter to Mr. D.F. Lichtenauer, Shell Oil Co., from Dr. R. Lee Clark emphasizing need for adjacent land, owned by Shell, to the Texas Medical Center for an international house proposed by Rotary Club of Houston Foundation 7/17/1970 |
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Memo from Mr. O.J. Anderson, President of Rotary Club, to officers and directors of the Foundation encouraging the members to assist in developing a complex to care for patients in the Texas Medical Center to alleviate pressure and overcrowdedness at TMC 7/27/1970 |
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Letter to Dr. R. Lee Clark, from Shell Oil Co. Vice President C. L. Towers availing himself to talk with Dr. Clark about the Shell owned land Dr. Clark is interested in buying. He stated Mr. Lichtenauer has kept him informed 10/7/1970 |
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Interoffice Memo from Robert C. Hickey, M.D. to the file about a meeting with O.J. Anderson, Rotary Club of Houston, Mr. Gene Werland, Architect, with Drs. Clark and Hickey and Mr. Joe Boyd about a site plan on the property at Holcombe Blvd. and Braeswood for 500 rooms and a general drawing within 30 days. At the time the property desired was occupied by a Shell Station and Mr. Steak Restaurant 10/20/1970 |
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Memo to Mrs. Jane Bradenberger, Public Information Coordinator from Joseph Kunec, Development Office regarding Dr. R. lee Clark's assignment regarding the Rotary - Medical Center International House Project. A comprised list of understandings and thoughts of their roles in the "promotion" of the concept of a Rotary - Medical Center International House for Houston 10/21/1970 |
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Memo to the file: Minutes of meeting held October 17, 1970. Discussions were about acquiring "Shell Station" property, owned by Shell Oil Company and the property on which stands "'Mr. Steak" for use in building International House 10/23/1970 |
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Letter to Mr. C.L. Towers, Vice President, Shell Oil Company from Dr. R. Lee Clark, about the Shell owned property at Holcombe Blvd. and Braeswood, location of the Shell Service Station 12/8/1970 |
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Memo to the file for Minutes of meeting held December 15, 1970: the subject was status of Rotary - Medical Center International House Project. Also discussed was a possible plan for acquiring land at Greenbriar and Southwest Freeway. Mr. Werlin will have completed by end of December a rendering of the proposed building. Present were: Dr. R. lee Clark, Dr. Murray M. Copeland, O.J. Anderson, and the writer of the Memo, Joseph L. Kunec 12/15/1970 |
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Memo to Dr. R. lee Clark, President, from Joseph L. Kunec, Assistant for for Development. Attached is a resume (Minutes) of 12-15-70 meeting about Rotary International House at the Texas Medical Center 12/16/1970 |
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Letter from Dr. M.M. Copeland to Mr. O.J. Anderson suggesting MD Anderson staff members to be included in the January 11 luncheon sponsored by Rotary Club 1/5/1971 |
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Letter to Dr. Clark from BJ 1/8/1971 |
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Presentation of proposal for Rotary -Texas Medical Center International House project to RCH Foundation: Letter discussing the extent of need for a patient and family hotel in the Texas Medical Center area. Outline of Points to be discussed at the meeting 1-11-71 1/11/1971 |
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Letter to Dr. Copeland, in regards to a proposal request: Rotary - Texas Medical Center International House 1/12/1971 |
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File Note: In regards to the ordering of binders for Rotary Presentation 1/19/1971 |
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Progress Report: Feasibility study for Mr. Benjamin Clayton, prepared by Mr. Joseph L Kunec 2/2/1971 |
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Rotary Club of Houston Foundation Texas Medical Center International House were asked to answer a survey regarding the Feasibility Study for the previous calendar year 1971 1/1/1972 |
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Notes of special joint projects meeting with heads of TMC institutions. It was decided at this meeting that other TMC projects had higher priority than the Rotary International House at the time 2/25/1972 |
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Letter from Dr. Eastwood to Mr. O. J. Andersen is regarding the proposed Rotary International House to be located in or near the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Eastwood did not find a high level of priority for the proposed Rotary International House and certain developments during the past few months have also tended to limit the need for the proposed International House 4/27/1972 |
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Invitation to past presidents of Rotary Club of Houston Foundation to attend a meeting to discuss the future of an International House 7/7/1977 |
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List of Recipients of the Rotary Club of Houston - Distinguished Citizen's Award" Interoffice Memo to Mr. E. R. Gilley, From Arthur F. Kleifgen, regarding the Preliminary Guidelines for The Anderson Mayfair Expansion 7/15/1977 |
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Minutes of July 21, 1977 for meeting with Rotary Club of Houston past presidents: The point, "this facility was needed for visitors to Texas Medical Center more than ever." Proposal: Rotary-Texas Medical Center International House. Proposal Presentation by Jack Cunningham included renderings by Eugene Werlin. Proposal: for an International House for Accommodations of Patients from 140 Countries with Rotary Clubs: Presented by Dr. R. Lee Clark Remarks: by Arthur F. Kleifgen at Dr. R. Lee Clark's meeting with Rotary President and Past Presidents 7/21/1977 |
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The same letter from Jack P. Cunningham was sent personally to the following; O. J. Andersen, Harold Hook, Leon Jaworski, Rabbi Robert I. Kahn, O.H.I., D.O., William A. Kirkland, Henry M. Rockwell, E. H. Thornton, Jr.,. Regarding, the meeting held on July 21, 1977. In the letters, Cunningham attaches the Meeting Minutes and Proposals discussed. 8/16/1977 |
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Letter from C. D. Tinsley, Chairman of the Board, International Golfing Fellowship of Rotary World Championships: to Mr. Jack P. Cunningham, regarding distributed proposals and brochures on Rotary-Texas Medical Center International House during executive committee meetings. List attached. 8/23/1977 |
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Minutes from September 21, 1977 meeting sent by Dr. R. Lee Clark, emphasizing the financing of the Feasibility Study: Attached are invoices, receipts, etc. 9/21/1977 |
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Rotary International House, contents consists of Feasibility Study Format, Planning Process Outline, and Planning Process Network, prepared by Eugene Werlin, with Golemon & Rolfe, Architects. 10/27/1977 |
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Minutes from the Rotary International House meeting that was held at the Warwick Club, El Morocco Room by Mr. Jack P. Cunningham. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the proposed agreement between RCOH, the TMC, and UTSCC. 1/24/1978 |
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Proposed Agreement between the UT System Cancer Center, TMC, and the Rotary Club of Houston 1/25/1978 |
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Letter: to Dr. Jackson regarding Rotary International House: Jack Cunningham expressed to Dr. Jackson approval for him to appear before the Rotary Foundation to request funds for the Feasibility Study. Agreement: between UTSCCTMC, INC & RCH 2/9/1978 |
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Letter to Mr. Jack Cunningham, in response to a request to designate a Representative for the Feasibility Study Team for the Rotary International House. 2/17/1978 |
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Letter to Mr. Jack Cunningham, Dr. Clark requests for a signature on the attached Proposed Feasibility Study for the Rotary International House 3/9/1978 |
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Letter to Dr. C.B. Jackson from Harry Golemon: Regarding, Rotary International House Planning Committee Meeting for the purpose of discussing and approving a plan to implement the feasibility study. 3/22/1978 |
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A preliminary report of Feasibility Study for The Rotary International House, Prepared by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects 4/1/1978 |
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Conference Notes prepared by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects. The Meeting took place March 30, 1978; it consisted of a general discussion of the Feasibility Study and the project, presentation of a schedule and discussion of specific tasks to be accomplished. 4/5/1978 |
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Letter to Dr. R. Lee Clark from Mr. C. D. Tinsley: Regarding, the friendly care a friend received while visiting the Anderson Mayfair housing facility 4/11/1978 |
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Summary of the Rotary House International Meeting that took place June 22, 1978. The purpose was to review in detail the requirements for units and square footage, program budget, and a preliminary report of feasibility study for the Rotary International House dated April 1978, a discussion was held of those items. 6/22/1978 |
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Meeting at Offices of Goleman & Rolfe including Rotary Club of Houston members to review outline of program requirement and preliminary cost analysis for the Rotary International House 6/22/1978 |
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Conference notes prepared by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects. The meeting took place June 22, 1978. The purpose was to review outline program requirements and preliminary cost analysis for the Rotary International House 6/29/1978 |
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Article: The Rotarian, "The House with a Heart" 7/1/1978 |
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Interoffice Memo: letter to Dr. R. lee Clark from Or. Frank Romanelli, concerning the Anderson Mayfair Room Occupancy limitations. 7/7/1978 |
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Letter to Dr. C. B. Jackson from John S. Crane, Golemon & Rolfe, Architects: Regarding Project 7809, Rotary International House, the purpose was to discuss future goals and objectives 7/7/1978 |
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Letter to Mr. Jack Cunningham, from Dr. R. Lee Clark; to discuss developing a plan for fundraising to fund the operation of The Rotary International House 7/19/1978 |
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Memo: letter to John Bush, from Suzan Weaver 7/24/1978 |
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Memo: letter from John S. Crane, Golemon & Rolfe, Architects to Jack P. Cunningham (cross reference to July 27, 1978 document) 8/9/1978 |
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Conference Notes: prepared by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects. The meeting took place July 27, 1978. Purpose was to review information pertaining to Rotary International House Feasibility Study and details 8/9/1978 |
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Memo: Regarding note to call Jack Cunningham about meeting scheduled for November 9th 8/14/1978 |
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Conference notes prepared by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects. The purpose of this meeting was to review conceptual design for Rotary International House 8/24/1978 |
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Memo: Info note for Dr. Clark regarding the reservation of the Anderson-Mayfair Sussex room for the November 9th luncheon 8/30/1978 |
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Rotary International House Announcement regarding the November 9th luncheon meeting at the Anderson-Mayfair 8/31/1978 |
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Conference notes prepared by Goleman & Rolfe, Architects. The purpose was to overlook the final concept review for feasibility study and attached are proposed architectural design. 8/31/1978 |
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Conference notes prepared by Goleman & Rolfe, Architects. The purpose was to update committee on initial contacts with adjacent landowners 9/14/1978 |
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Notes: At the Rotary House Foundation Board Meeting discussed was hotel room accommodations, groups, and future areas where action should be implemented 10/19/1978 |
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Letter to Dr. C. B. Jackson from Elmer Faught, Jr. President, Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Inc. concerning an invite to the November 9th luncheon to update feasibility study and relative findings to the proposed International House. Attached is the Attendee list for Rotary luncheon 11/1/1978 |
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Letter: to Dr. R. Lee Clark from Jack Cunningham's Executive Secretary, Carolyn Hooper sent attached the final report of the "Rotary International House" that was dated June 4, 1979. (This same report is cross referenced June 4, 1979) 1/9/1979 |
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Aforementioned Final Report of the "Rotary International House" 6/4/1979 |
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Luncheon Conference: Ernest Deal, Jack Cunningham, Charles LeMaistre and R. Lee Clark met concerning Rotary International House. Present status was reviewed, the feasibility study discussed need for immediate action in planning and implementation, including design and fund raising were agreed upon 6/5/1979 |
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Memo for Dr. Eastwood from Office of the President Emeritus - a peripheral document to the document above dated 06-05-79 6/18/1979 |
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Phone Call Message from Jack Cunningham wanting status upon his return from vacation. LeRoy Melcher was just elected President of the RCH. He called and left a message for Dr. LeMaistre. "Rotary is very interested in the planning of the International House; however know that MDA should take the lead" etc. 7/12/1979 |
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Article: THE LOG Rotary Club of Houston September 6, 1979 noting "RCH can provide leadership in the international scene. The International House, a joint venture of Texas Medical center and the Rotary Club of Houston to serve medical needs of people of the world... " 9/6/1979 |
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Houston Chronicle: "Medical home-away-from-home donors will reign" etc. 1/30/1986 |
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Houston Chronicle: "$4M gift caps drive for cancer facility". $4M donation by Houston Endowment Inc. capped the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation's $30M fund-raising drive to build a 15 story living facility for cancer patients and families in the TMC 9/16/1988 |
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Houston Chronicle: Rotary plans facility with M. D. Anderson 9/23/1988 |
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Houston Chronicle: Mayfair mourning/Former residents say sad farewell to city's cancer hotel 8/2/1990 |
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Houston Chronicle: "Lefevre still painting stars" and "party at poolside of Anderson-Mayfair Hotel at building closing"... 8/7/1990 |
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Houston Chronicle: Remembering the Mayfair 8/11/1990 |
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Houston Chronicle: Cancer Patients' housing 10/31/1990 |
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Houston Chronicle: Going, Going, Gone 2/11/1991 |
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Conquest: Former President R. lee Clark, patient, Jackie Carnicom join President Charles A. leMaistre look over plans for Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International under construction: Open House highlights 50th Anniversary; Under Cover skin cancer prevention program expands 6/1/1991 |
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Houston Chronicle: Bush sculpture almost finished 6/17/1991 |
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Houston Chronicle: Patient building ... completion expected end of '92 for the 198 room hotel at 1600 Holcombe Blvd. 1/30/1992 |
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Conquest: On behalf of American Foundation for Children and Youth, Inc., Edgar B. Phillips, M. D. suggests how the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation might assist us in the implementation of our Dropout Prevention Program in the Houston area… 4/1/1992 |
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Houston Chronicle: Rotary Club celebrates completion of outpatient facility for cancer care 1/13/1993 |
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Houston Chronicle: Cancer patients find comfort, convenience in center's new hotel 2/15/1993 |
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Conquest: Sheltering Hearts. "The Patient/Guest Relations staff welcomes guests at M. D. Anderson's Rotary House with a bouquet of programs to meet their non-medical needs." Fall 1993 |
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Letter: To Ben F. Love, Consultant and Director, Texas Commerce Bankshares, Inc., from Bill T. Teague, Chairman, Distinguished Citizen Award Committee RCH 4/8/1994 |
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Letter: To John Oren, Chairman RCH Foundation receives proposal from Super Summers, "Getting Ready for Life After High School..." 7/14/1994 |
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Letter: To Margaret Blessman , RCH from Stephen H. Pouns, Beutel, Goodman Capital Management, "Second Qtr. Report 1994 for Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Inc. 7/15/1994 |
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Letter: To John Oren, President, RCH from Jim Herring, Certified Public Accountant, Rotary House International '"List of Pledges and Contributions, June 30,1994" 7/25/1994 |
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Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Inc. Board of Directions Meeting 9-8-94, it was resolved that the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Inc. remove from the list of pledges and contributions the following: ... (this document is attached to entry 7-25-94) 9/8/1994 |
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Houston Chronicle: People in the News: Ramin Shoar names food and beverage director for Jesse H. Jones Rotary House... 7/16/1995 |
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Houston Chronicle: Autumn is the time to fall out for gardening events; Texas Department of Agriculture is creating a Texas grown garden on the grounds of Anderson 's Jesse H. Jones Rotary House 10/28/1995 |
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Houston Chronicle: Houston Golf Association's $120,000 donation promises to brighten season / $1000 to Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International 12/12/1995 |
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Houston Chronicle: Sports Notebook / Correction of the Publication; "The Lombardi Trophy is on permanent display in the lobby of the Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International, 1600 Holcombe Blvd. 12/3/1996 |
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Conquest: Happy Anniversary Rotary House 4/1/1997 |
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Memo: Within Rotary Club of Houston Foundation announcement of Board of Directors Meeting January 6, 1998 / receiving applications for grants... 12/15/1997 |
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Houston Chronicle: "One from the heart''... giant fifth anniversary card for Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International... 2/14/1998 |
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Conquest: Rotary House Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Spring 1998 |
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Rotary House Review: Rotary House celebrates 5th year 4/1/1998 |
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Houston Chronicle: Professor to discuss meaning of wellness 4/5/1998 |
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Houston Chronicle: Cancer - patient hotel to expand / UT System Regents OK $31M project for Rotary House 5/17/1998 |
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Letter: To Jack Cunningham Sr. from E. H. Thornton, Jr. / Expansion of Rotary House, "The decision of the Board of Regents to expand the Rotary House confirms what we knew originally - that in a few years after the opening of Rotary House its capacity would have to be doubled. Your dream has reached full fruition. My congratulations!" 5/20/1998 |
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Memo: Rotary Club of Houston announces Foundation Board of Directors meeting on July 7, 1998 7/15/1998 |
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Houston Chronicle: 'Season' is here, and Houston is ready for a few good parties 9/6/1998 |
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Houston Chronicle: Business brief; Houston & Texas M. D. Anderson will add 126 rooms 5/14/1999 |
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Houston Chronicle: Outpatient cancer facility approved 5/12/2000 |
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Houston Chronicle: Social season offers dizzying array of good times for good causes 9/10/2000 |
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Texas Medical Center News: M. D. Anderson's Rotary House a home away from home 9/1/2001 |
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The Rotary Club of Houston Log: What Our Committees are Doing… Rotary House International Committee 9/12/2002 |
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Texas Medical Center News: Rotary House Celebrates 10th Anniversary 3/15/2003 |
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Rotary House Review: Rotary House International celebrates 13 years!! 2/1/2006 |
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Employment Opportunities: Marriott Conference Center Hotel Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International 8/1/2006 |
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Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International Conference Center Profile 10/23/2006 |
