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Report of the Special Committee on Surgery Presented at the Annual Meeting at Dallas, April 27th, 1886. (open access)

Report of the Special Committee on Surgery Presented at the Annual Meeting at Dallas, April 27th, 1886.

Report containing a list of surgical procedures conducted across the state of Texas, organized by the type of procedure. The report includes data regarding each case, including the age, sex, and race of the patient, recovery status, the name of the operator, what anesthesia and antiseptic (if any) was used, and surgeon remarks.
Date: April 27, 1886
Creator: Texas Medical Association. Special Committee on Surgery.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Medical Association 150 Year Anniversary Celebration Booklet] (open access)

[Texas Medical Association 150 Year Anniversary Celebration Booklet]

Booklet commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Texas Medical Association. Contains a program for events for the gala evening.
Date: January 2003
Creator: Texas Medical Association
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about the election of Dr. May Owen to two positions] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about the election of Dr. May Owen to two positions]

Newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen's election to president of the Tarrant County Medical Society, and her election to president of the Texas Society of Pathologtsts
Date: {1947-01-28,1947-03-07}
Creator: Fort Worth Press
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mrs. Sue Brandt McBee, March 24, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mrs. Sue Brandt McBee, March 24, 1960]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mrs. Sue Brandt McBee discussing some of her accomplishments, such as being awarded a distinguished alumna plaque from Texas Christian University in 1959, and being appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee for two conferences in 1960 and 1961.
Date: March 24, 1960
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. Owen Science Hall To Be Open on Dec. 3] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. Owen Science Hall To Be Open on Dec. 3]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the opening of the Dr. Owen Science Hall at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The article discusses the background of the hall and some of the exhibits. Also included is a photo of Dr. May Owen, Dr. Louis J. Levy, and Helmut Naumer with a replica for an exhibit at the Science Hall. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for pots and pans.
Date: November 10, 1968
Creator: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. Owen to receive Senior Citizen Award] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. Owen to receive Senior Citizen Award]

Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the Women's Civic Club Council's presentation of a Senior Citizen Award to Dr. May Owen for her work as a humanitarian, research scientist, and physician. The article details Dr. Owen's background, career, and other accomplishments. A photo of Dr. Owen is included in the article. The clipping is mounted on the back of a Texas Medical Association maintenance entry form.
Date: April 18, 1976
Creator: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987]

Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey nominating Dr. May Owen for the 1987 Distinguished Physician-Scientist Award presented by the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He mentions including three letters of recommendation and a history of Dr. Owen's accomplishments.
Date: January 8, 1987
Creator: Mickey, Robert G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. Robert L. Thomas, March 16, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. Robert L. Thomas, March 16, 1970]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. Robert L. Thomas discussing Dr. Roberta F. Fenion's selection as President-Elect of the California Medical Association, Dr. May Owen's service as President of the Texas Medical Association, and Dr. Leslie S. Kent's service as President of the Oregon Medical Association in 1947-1948.
Date: March 16, 1970
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Dr. Chase, December 15, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Dr. Chase, December 15, 1976]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Dr. Chase discussing a picture of his father, his father's diploma, and other materials concerning his father, for the Texas Medical Association library.
Date: December 15, 1976
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 30, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 30, 1987]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey informing him that he has been appointed by Dr. May Owen to be involved in her decisions. He mentions that her will was giving the residue to Lubbock, and that he is including a letter from Dr. Owen.
Date: March 30, 1987
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Pathologist Is First Woman TMA Head] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Pathologist Is First Woman TMA Head]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen becoming the 95th President of the Texas Medical Association - and the first female president of TMA. The article discusses her background, career, accomplishments, and various awards she has received, as well as her work to help medical students. Also included in the article is a photo of Dr. Owen. On the back of the clipping is an image of a small child.
Date: July 7, 1960
Creator: Corpus Christi Times
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen, President of the Texas Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen, President of the Texas Medical Association]

3 clippings from various newspapers about Dr. May Owen's election as president of Texas Medical Association and her appearance at the Texas Association of Future Nurses convention. One of the clippings has a photographic portrait of Dr. Owen, one has a sketch portrait of Dr. Owen, and the third has a photo of two students registering as future nurses. On the back of the newspaper clippings are articles on hair styling, an Easter Sunday meal advertisement, and part of a photograph of a firefighter.
Date: {1960-04-15,1960-04-17,1961-03-25}
Creator: The Kerrville Times
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. A. Fletcher Clark, Jr., November 19, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. A. Fletcher Clark, Jr., November 19, 1968]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. A Fletcher Clark, Jr., discussing plans for a dinner in Dr. May Owen's honor during the 1969 Annual Session of the Texas Medical Association in San Antonio.
Date: November 19, 1968
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen, President of Texas Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen, President of Texas Medical Association]

Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen's election to President of the Texas Medical Association, and her attendance at the 43rd annual meeting of the TMA auxiliary. On the back of the clippings are portions of advertisements for boots, and furniture.
Date: {1960-04-12,1960-09-17}
Creator: MacNabb, Betty
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Finest' Medical Museum To Open Here Dec. 7] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: 'Finest' Medical Museum To Open Here Dec. 7]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the opening of the Dr. May Owen Hall of Medical Science at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The article discusses the hall's opening, funding, and exhibits. On the back of the clipping is a crossword and the Dallas Daily Diary.
Date: November 10, 1968
Creator: Daily Press
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: California Woman Not First State Medical Society Head, March 23, 1971] (open access)

[News Release: California Woman Not First State Medical Society Head, March 23, 1971]

Text of a news release from the Texas Medical Association listing female presidents of state medical associations to assert that claims by the California Medical Association that their president was the first woman to hold the office were unfounded. The list includes Dr. May Owen, president of the Texas Medical Association (1960-1961), the third woman on record for any state association.
Date: March 23, 1971
Creator: Texas Medical Association
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings discussing Dr. May Owen as head of the Texas Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings discussing Dr. May Owen as head of the Texas Medical Association]

Newspaper clippings of two articles: Dr. May Owen's election to the position of President of the Texas Medical Association, and the opening of the Medical Auxiliary Convention. The first article discusses Dr. Owen's career and accomplishments, while the second article discusses the details and agenda for the TMA Woman's Auxiliary 1960 convention.
Date: {1959-04-22,1960}
Creator: Justice, Blair
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article: Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Article: Dr. May Owen]

Article from the April 1960 issue of the Texas State Journal of Medicine providing biographical information about Dr. May Owen, the first woman president of the Texas Medical Association.
Date: April 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, July 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, July 15, 1959]

Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen discussing material for the Texas State Journal of Medicine. She also includes a list items from the Journal's library that she is enclosing for Dr. Owen.
Date: July 15, 1959
Creator: Cunningham, Harriet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. J. A. Scofield, March 16, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. J. A. Scofield, March 16, 1970]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. J. A. Scofield discussing an erroneous news article reporting that Dr. Roberta F. Fenion, President-Elect of the California Medical Association, was the first woman physician picked to lead a state medical society. Mr. Williston assures Dr. Scofield he will bring the report to the attention of Robert L. Thomas, Executive Director of the California Medical Association. He also expresses appreciation that Dr. Scofield informed the newspaper that Dr. May Owen served as President of the Texas Medical Association from 1960-1961.
Date: March 16, 1970
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, February 10, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, February 10, 1987]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen discussing her recent fall and wishing her a good recovery. He mentions that he heard from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. that she will be returning to work soon.
Date: February 10, 1987
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Women Physicians (open access)

Texas Women Physicians

Computer printout of page 52 of a list of Texas Women Physicians, in alphabetical order, including: Minnie Carrie O'Brien, Florence Mae, Olmsted, May Owen, Minnie Ola Parrish, and Elizabeth Agnes Paterson. Includes information about the physicians' birth, death, education, and place of practice, as well as citations of the references from which the info was taken.
Date: September 9, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nominee for the Distinguished Service Award of The Texas Medical Association, May 1969: May Owen, M.D. (open access)

Nominee for the Distinguished Service Award of The Texas Medical Association, May 1969: May Owen, M.D.

Reasons for the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the Texas Medical Association Distinguished Service Award. The list of reasons includes details of her education and key accomplishments.
Date: May 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr., November 1, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr., November 1, 1982]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. discussing the naming of the Tarrant County Junior College District Center in honor of Dr. May Owen, as well as her nomination for the Lamar Award.
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History