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President's Address, Delivered Before the 19th Session of the Texas State Medical Association
This booklet includes the text from an address to the Texas State Medical Association by T. H. Nott regarding the protection of patients from quacks and fraudulent doctors.
Date:
1887
Creator:
Nott, T. H.
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
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
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
Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition
The book serves as a pharmacology reference text. It includes physical characteristics, modern therapeutic applications and recommended dosages for various synthetic and natural drugs. An index of diseases begins on page 229, and a general index begins on page 243.
Date:
1894
Creator:
Cerna, David
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Fisher, C. E.
Object Type:
Book
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
Constitution and By-Laws of the Texas Eclectic Medical Association of the State of Texas
This pamphlet contains the text of the Texas Eclectic Medical Association's constitution and by-laws, including the purpose of the Association, membership information, election of officers, resolutions, ethics, as well as other rules and regulations.
Date:
1891
Creator:
Texas Eclectic Medical Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Longview High School Building]
Photographic postcard of the high school building in Longview, Texas, which was located on the southeast corner of Green St. and present-day College St. The school was built in 1884, and it is complete with three floors and a bell tower. There are children standing in front of the school building. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Edith Northerett" of Smyrna, Georgia, as noted on the back of the postcard.
Date:
November 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ribbon Cutting at Longview Public Library
Photograph of the "Ribbon Cutting" ceremony at the grand opening of the "New Longview Public Library," in Longview, Texas, as noted in handwriting on back of postcard. Two women, four men and eight children are all holding scissors and cutting the ribbon in front of the library. There are additional men and women standing in the background, watching the ceremony.
Date:
July 5, 1987
Creator:
Roberts, Jerrey
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rembert Theatre
Photograph of the "Rembert Theatre [in] Longview, [Texas]," as noted in handwriting on back of postcard. There is a large group of children standing in front of the theater, and a few men in the background. There is a car on the left side of the photograph, and some of the children are holding books.
Date:
1929~
Creator:
Angelina Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Huckleberry Finn Movie Promotion
Photograph of a Dr. Pepper truck with a promotional sign for Rembert Theatre, in Longview, Texas. The promotion is for "'HUCKLEBEERY FINN,' MARK TWAIN'S ROMANCE OF AMERICAN BOYHOOD," as noted on the sign above the truck. The truck is full of Dr. Pepper bottles, and there is a sign on the side of the car for Central East Texas Fair. There is a car parked next to the truck and brick buildings in the background of the photograph.
Date:
1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Desert Song
Photograph of the Rembert Theater at nighttime, in Longview, Texas. There are several signs for the movie, "the Desert Song" around the outside of the theater, including a sign on the front door that reads, "100% talking [and] singing," a sign on the top of the building and a large poster for the movie on the right side of the theater. On the opposite side, there is a poster that reads, "Charity Chase, Thin Twins."
Date:
1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Desert Song Stop Sign]
Photograph of a promotional stop sign for the movie, "the Desert Song" on Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The stop sign reads: "STOP, SEE, HEAR THE DESERT SONG." There are parked and moving cars behind the sign, and there are several brick buildings in the background. One building, on the left side of the photograph, has a sign that reads: "CRAIN'S CORNER DRUG STORE" and "Coca Cola."
Date:
1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rembert Theatre]
Photograph of the outside of the Rembert Theatre in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are signs painted on the two pillars in front of the building promoting movies, and a sign on top of the building that reads, "TODAY, JOHN BULES." The Rembert Theatre was located at 204 Cotton Street in downtown Longview.
Date:
1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rembert Cars]
Photograph of many cars driving on Tyler and Fredonia Streets, advertising movies for Rembert Theatre, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are buildings lining the streets, including the original railroad depot.
Date:
1929~
Creator:
Culpepper's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Clean-up week
Photograph of "Clean Up Week" at the Rembert Theater, as noted in handwriting on the back of the photograph and on the banner to the left of the theater. There is a large pile of trash in front of the theater, including cans, boxes, buckets and other miscellaneous items. The theatre held the event to promote attendance at the movies and clean the streets of Longview at the same time. Each citizen that brought trash to be dumped in front of the theater was rewarded with a free ticket.
Date:
1930
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sob Sister]
Photograph of a large billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Sob Sister." There is an illustration of a man's head and a woman typing on a typewriter on the billboard, and the full cast is listed. There are lights illuminating the sign, and there is a ladder leaning against the building.
Date:
1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man of the World]
Photograph of a billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Man of the World," as noted on the back of the photograph. There is an illustration of a man wearing a hat on the billboard and an actor's name: William Powell. There is a car parked in front of the theater.
Date:
1931
Creator:
Culpepper's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Squaw Man Truck]
Photograph of a truck display at the scenery dock outside Rembert Theater in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The advertisement is for the remake of the movie, "the Squaw Man," and the sign is attached to the bed of the truck.
Date:
1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Horse at the Rembert Box Office
Photograph of a horse standing outside the "Rembert [Theater] Box office," in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The horse was part of a live promotion to attract children to the theatre.
Date:
1932~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childen's Matinee Show
Photograph of many children standing outside the Strand Theatre on 104 South Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The children are at the theater for a Saturday matinee show. There are three bicycles parked outside the theater, and a sign to the left of the photograph that reads, "KING SIGNS." One of the children is holding crutches.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
China Seas
Photograph of Rita Theater in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The theater was located at 207 E. Tyler Street in downtown Longview. There is a large billboard for the movie "China Seas" above the theater and a banner below that displays all the actors names. There is a car parked in front of the theater.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
East Texas Skyscraper
Photographic postcard of the First National Bank, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the postcard. The building was located at 213 E. Tyler, and it was "the tallest building in Longview, reaching a height of 145 feet."
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Culpepper, Cody B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History