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A memo from Dean Gordon and SA President Skaaren announcing the student- and faculty-wide poll to be held on Monday February 23 about the ongoing Masterson controversy.

A letter from William Masterson to Zevi Salsburg thanking him for a previous letter and warning that a breakdown in communications between Rice and the Houston community was years in the making.

A memo from the Rice Board of Trustees announcing the dissolution of the Campus Executive Board, the selection of Frank Vandiver as acting president, and the creation of four vice presidencies.

A letter from William Masterson to Malcolm Lovett submitting his resignation as president.

A letter from W.E. Gordon and Warren Skaaren thanking William Masterson for his statesmanship in resigning as president.

An "It Can''t Happen Here" card from the Masterson crisis. These cards were pinned to students' and faculty members' jackets during the protest against Masterson's appointment as president, and reflected opposition to the method of the selection as…

The front page of the Daily Rice Thresher no.1, a special edition published to inform students of the events of the ongoing Masterson crisis. The issue announces the opinion poll on the Masterson appointment that was given that day, and discusses the…

The front page of the Daily Rice Thresher no.2, a special edition published to inform students of the events of the ongoing Masterson crisis. This issue reports on the meeting held for graduate students the previous day.

The front page of the Daily Rice Thresher no. 3, a special edition published to inform students of the events of the ongoing Masterson crisis. This issue announces that Masterson has resigned as president of Rice University

A list announcing the updated exam schedule during the Masterson crisis. Some exams are listed as postponed, others unchanged, and others to be voted on in class.