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Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography
This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Atkinson, Donald Taylor
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas
Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date:
October 1932
Creator:
Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Corner, William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Chaparral, Yearbook of the College of Industrial Arts, 1906
Yearbook for the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, Texas, (now Texas Woman's University) includes photos of and information about the college, student body, faculty and organizations. The Daedalian represents the school's unique history and standing as a single-sex college established by the state of Texas for the education of women.
Date:
1906
Creator:
College of Industrial Arts (Denton, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Investigations into the Nature, Causation, and Prevention of Texas or Southern Cattle Fever
This book serves as "a report on the nature, causation, and prevention of Texas cattle fever" (p. 9) or the infection of cattle by ticks. It includes statistical tables and illustrations of red blood corpuscles infected by ticks. Index begins on page 297.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Smith, Theobold & Kilborne, Fred Lucius
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine
This book serves as a reference text on the theory and practice of medicine. It includes "a rapid sketch of the history...of medicine," practical medicinal remedies, in depth discussions of the modifications of many diseases, special pathology and therapeutics, and common surgery practices (p. 9). The index begins on page 713.
Date:
1854
Creator:
Massie, J. Cam.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daedalian, Yearbook of the College of Industrial Arts, 1914
Yearbook for the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, Texas, includes photos of and information about the college, student body, faculty and organizations.
Date:
1914
Creator:
College of Industrial Arts (Denton, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daedalian, Yearbook of the College of Industrial Arts, 1917
Yearbook for the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, Texas, includes photos of and information about the college, student body, faculty and organizations.
Date:
1917
Creator:
College of Industrial Arts (Denton, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daedalian, Yearbook of the College of Industrial Arts, 1919
Yearbook for the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, Texas, includes photos of and information about the college, student body, faculty and organizations.
Date:
1919
Creator:
College of Industrial Arts (Denton, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Frontier Doctor
This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Hoyt, Henry Franklin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History