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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
[California Crossing Above Dam]
Photograph of a river surrounded on either side by trees. Near the middle of the image, there appears to be a dam across the river, made of sticks and natural materials. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "California Crossing 11-77,Looking Downstream From Above Dam."
Date:
November 1977
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flooded Areas]
Photograph of a large body of water. Near the center of the photograph, there is a partially-submerged post-and-wire fence and trees running the length of the image. Trees are visible in the background and a patch of grass is visible in the foreground, at the edge of the water. Text on the back of the photograph says: "May 5 - 1935 2:15 PM. Taken from same point as No. 17 but looking North West."
Date:
May 5, 1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Small Bridge on West Side of Lake Dallas]
Photograph of a small bridge on the upstream side, west of Lake Dallas. In the photograph, a man stands underneath a small wooden bridge. Rocks and wild foliage are visible where water would otherwise be. Trees are visible behind the man, who wears a hat and suit. Handwritten text underneath the photograph reads: "Small bridge up stream side, West side of Lake Dallas, 1936."
Date:
1936
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trinity River Flood Waters From Turtle Creek]
Photograph of the Trinity River flood waters. The photograph is inside a black matte. Poles are jutting out of the water. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Flood waters May 1908 M. K. + T. tracks and Alamo Street at Turtle Creek looking from Oak Lawn Ave towards the city."
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trinity River Flood Waters From Train Track]
Photograph of five figures walking on a train track with Trinity River flood waters in the background. A handwritten note on back of the photograph reads: "May 1908 flood Union Station at site of present structure."
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flood Waters at Turtle Creek Pumping Station]
Photograph of flood waters outside Turtle Creek Pumping Station. Handwritten note on back: "Flood May 1908 Old Turtle Creek Pumping Station."
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men Filling Sand Bags]
Photograph of several men filling sand bags. Trucks are parked on a dirt road. A handwritten note on back states: "Filling sand bags to use in protecting Fish Trap Road lake Dallas."
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of seven men and one automobile on Fishtrap Road in Dallas. Typed note on back: "Fishtrap Road, 1935 (7)."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of an automobile and debris on Fishtrap Road in Dallas. Note on back: "Fishtrap Road, 1935 (2)."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Filling Sand Bags For Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of men filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road in Dallas. Typed note: "Filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road." Handwritten note: "Filling sand bags for Fish Trap Road."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Filling Sand Bags For Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of men filling sandbags and placing them into the bed of a truck. Typed note on back: "Filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road (2)."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Placing Riprap on Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of men placing riprap on Fishtrap Road. In the photograph, men work on the side of the road. A car is passing by on the road, which is situated on the left. Handwritten note on back: "Placing riprap on Firsk Trap [sic] Causeway by men of the Transient Camp on Sept 5, 1935 Lake Dallas Denton County."
Date:
September 5, 1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of five automobiles and three men on Fishtrap Road in Lake Dallas. Typed note on back: "Fishtrap Road, 1935 (1)."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Placing Riprap on Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of men placing riprap on Fishtrap Road. In the photograph, a car passes by on the road to the left while men work on the right side. Typed note on back: "Placing riprap on Fishtrap Road." Handwritten note: "Fish Trap Road placing riprap."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Filling Sand Bags For Fishtrap Road]
Photograph of several men filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road. Typed note on back: "Filling sandbags for Fishtrap Road (3)."
Date:
1935
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boats at Lake]
Photograph of several boats at the shore of a lake. City of Dallas stamp is on reverse.
Date:
July 27, 1962
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flood Water on Street]
Photograph of a car and two figures on a flooded street. A City of Dallas stamp is on reverse.
Date:
July 27, 1962
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[White Rock Creek Reservoir Sluice]
Photograph of the White Rock Creek Reservoir Sluice. In the photograph, individuals stand in what appears to be a wire covered bridge. Handwritten note at bottom of photograph: "White Rock Creek Reservoir sluice. Reinforcement phase before concrete is poured. 6-15-10"
Date:
June 15, 1910
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[White Rock Reservoir Sluice Box]
Photograph of the sluice box at White Rock Reservoir. A pile of wood is visible in front of the box. A handwritten note on the photograph reads: "White Rock Reservoir south end of sluice box after forms had been removed 6-24-10."
Date:
June 24, 1910
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boat and Lake House]
Photograph of a boat on the shore of a lake with a small house on stilts in the background. Dallas Park Department stamp on reverse names Jack Beers as photographer.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pipes At White Rock Filter Plant]
Photograph of a machine room in the White Rock filter plant. In the photograph, piping runs vertically on each side. One large pipe runs on the ceiling. Typed note on reverse: "Pipe gallery at White Rock filter plant built 1923. Photo in 1955 after reopening.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Water Main at White Rock Purification Plant]
Photograph of water main at White Rock Purification Plant. In the photograph, a crane is parked near the water main. Dirt has been dug up around the water main. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Dragline covering sect. of newly laid 30" main near aerators - at old White Rock purif. plant 11/17/52."
Date:
November 17, 1952
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Installation of New Water Main]
Photograph of workers installing new water main at the White Rock filter station. Piles of rock and dirt are piled around the area. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "New 30" main installed between settling basin & pump stn at old White Rock filter plant 11/17/52."
Date:
November 17, 1952
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History