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.

This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.

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.

Photograph of Marie Valdez and her husband dancing at the Radisson Hotel during a Christmas party; other dancers are visible in the background.

This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.

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.

This book serves to expose fraudulent doctors, practitioners and other professionals who treat individuals without the proper licenses. It includes detailed descriptions of malpractice, letters from a fake professor, newspaper advertisements for fake treatments and cures, as well as other miscellaneous prosecutions in Bexar County, Texas.

Certificate appointing Miss Artemisia Bowden, first President and Dean of St. Philip's College, as Hidalgo de San Antonio de Bejar by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas

Booklet containing information on the history, administration, faculty, campus, alumni and student government of San Antonio College St. Philip's Branch

Photograph of Veree Walker (the Bursar Office Manager) and James Crockett (an English Instructor) adjusting items under a silver Christmas tree. The two are kneeling near the tree and appear to be arranging plastic bags filled with fruit under the tree.

Photograph of the 1914 graduating class of St. Philip's Industrial School at La Villita. Four rows of girls are visible, with all except two wearing mortarboards. Buildings are visible on the sides and in the background. The girls are wearing dresses or jackets and skirts.

Photograph of the St. Philip's College Tigers basketball team. Six males are kneeling in the front row, four of whom are touching a basketball in front of them. Seven males are standing in the back row. They are all wearing shirts that say "Tigers". A St. Philip's College banner and the basketball hoop are visible in the background.

Photograph of the 1970-1971 St. Philip's College basketball team. Six males are kneeling in the front row, four of whom are touching a basketball in front of them. Seven males are standing in the back row. They are all wearing a uniform with shorts and a sleeveless top that says "St. Philip's", except the two males on either end of the front row. Those two males are wearing t-shirts that say "Tigers". A St. Philip's College banner and a basketball hoop are visible in the background.

Photograph of cheerleaders watching a game from a set of bleachers. Those in the front row are wearing shirts that say "Tigers" down the right side. Other spectators are visible in the background.

Photograph of women from St. Philip's College being honored during the 1996 Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, led by Mayor William Thorton. There is handwritten text on the back of the photograph; at the top: "Ltor: Terri Hoffman, Director of Public Safety, ACCD; Alicia Reyes, Research Specialist, Public Funding and Contract Administration, ACCD; Dr. Ruth Burgos-Sasscer, President of San Antonio College; Mayme Bailey Williams, Coordinator of Public Funding and Contract Administration, ACCD; unknown; Dr. Patricia 'Patti' Candia, Director of Student Activities; Catherine Colvin, Laboratory Technician, SPC; Rose Thomas, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, SPC" and at the bottom: "1996 Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, Mayor William Thornton, was established 1970. Spectrum, Feb, 1998 & Campus News, Jan, 1996."

Photograph of Mrs. Goldie "Bobbie" Woodward Brooks with her daughters, granddaughters and great grandchildren celebrating her 100th birthday as St. Philips College's oldest living graduate. Handwritten text on the back of the photo says, "Mrs. Brooks w/ her daughters, grand daughters, great grand kids and other relatives - 1998. Normandy Terrance Nursing Home Center" and, in the lower-right corner "Alumni Scrapebook [sic] 1998."