This accretion to the papers of James Calhoun Rice contains correspondence, including letters to the editor of the Natchez Democrat; speeches by James C. Rice; a photograph of Rice; and newspaper clippings. The papers also include an oil, gas and mineral lease dated January 14, 1949; papers concerning utility companies; and materials on the restoration of Lake St. John, Louisiana. There are printed articles, and a 1932 printed report of Charles De Witt Colby on the treatment of asthma and kindred conditions by intravenous administration of hydrochloric acid. In addition, there are acts and bills of the Mississippi Legislature; and issues of the Congressional Record of the 75th and 77th Congress.

Cite as: Z/1370.001: Rice (James Calhoun) Papers.

James Calhoun Rice was born in Tallahatchie County on August 4, 1889. he was the son of Lent Irwin and Anne (Pressgrove) Rice. James Rice received his preliminary education in the rural schools of Tallahatchie County, graduating from Charleston High School. He then attended Mississippi College and the University of Mississippi, following which he completed graduate studies at the University of Galveston. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Tulane University Medical School. Dr. Rice subsequently established his practice at Natchez and in 1925 was co-founder with Dr. John Chamberlain and Dr. Charles Chamberlain of the Chamberlain-Rice Hospital; this hospital later became Natchez General. Dr. Rice was one of the first specialists in radiology in the State of Mississippi. During his career he taught nursing classes and was an instructor in general medical services for medical students. He retired in 1964. A Democrat, he was elected without opposition to the Mississippi State Senate and served one term in the legislative body. Dr. Rice was a member of the Natchez Civic Club and in 1939 was awarded the Citizenship Trophy from the City of Natchez and Adams County for "outstanding civic progressiveness."