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[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper]
Newspaper clipping containing several letters to the editor published in a Waco newspaper, starting with a poem from " Portfolio of a Deceased Confederate Soldier " and commentary providing insight on the soldier's life, family, property, and death. Other letters and articles discuss horse thieves that were shot, the Election Law that had recently been passed on the front, with text on the back describing recent events and anecdotes and bounties, with advertisements.
Date:
August 1872
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Many Revere Shy Medical Society Head]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen's election as President of the Tarrant County Medical Society. The article discusses Dr. Owen's physical appearance, her qualifications in medicine, and the respect other physicians hold for her.
Date:
February 5, 1947
Creator:
Stephenson, Bess
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Will Head Cancer Society]
Newspaper clipping of an article announcing the selection of Dr. May Owen to head the Tarrant County Unit of the American Cancer Society, succeeding Edwin T. Phillips, Jr. The article also lists other officers who were elected to serve alongside Dr. Owen.
Date:
February 19, 1948
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Louisiana G. P.]
Newspaper clipping entitled "Louisiana G. P." and discusses the creation of the American Academy of General Practice. According to the clipping, delegates chose Dr. Jason Poland Sanders to get the A.A.G.P started; Louisiana's chapter was the first to hold a scientific meeting.
Date:
April 12, 1948
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sam Myres can recall the real west]
Newspaper clipping detailing Sam Myres and his legacy as one of the last to be able to recall the real wild west. The article goes on to talk about how Myres was friends with "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Pawnee Bill, Will Rogers, and Pancho Villa. It also talks about how he started becoming involved in the saddle trade, learning the skill and then opening up his own shop at a mere twenty-two years of age. Myres also talks about his disdain for western films due to the fact that he feels they are not very accurate - especially the inclusion of "two-gun men" which he never encountered.
Date:
May 16, 1948
Creator:
Myres, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper article featuring Sam Myres and three saddles made by him]
Newspaper clipping featuring Sam Myres and three of his saddles made by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company. His article is featured in the El Paso Herald-Post and contains a picture of Myres standing behind the three saddles. The saddles were made to be givent o the boy and girl grand champions and the girl reserve champion of the Southwestern Championship Kids Rodeo.
Date:
August 14, 1950
Creator:
El Paso Herald-Post
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Among 9 Who Will Be Honored Friday at 'Party of Year']
Newspaper clipping of an article about a party at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, honoring nine Texan women.
Date:
February 4, 1951
Creator:
Gouldy, Mabel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Powder in Surgeon's Glove Gave Clue In Outstanding Bit of Medical Work]
Newspaper clippings of an article discussing several of Dr. May Owen's discoveries in the field of medicine, including the effects of surgical glove powder on patients, and the causes of diabetes in sheep, as well as other highlights from her career and service. The article also includes a photo of Dr. May Owen.
Date:
February 9, 1951
Creator:
Gouldy, Mabel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year']
Newspaper clipping of an article about the second annual "Party of the Year" honoring ten women: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, Mrs. J. Howard Hodge, Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, Mrs. Allan Shivers, and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby. The article includes details of the event and information about some of the honorees. The articles include photos of Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, and Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian.
Date:
February 10, 1951
Creator:
Gouldy, Mabel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year']
Newspaper clipping of an article about the second annual "Party of the Year" honoring ten women: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, Mrs. J. Howard Hodge, Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, Mrs. Allan Shivers, and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby. The article includes details of the event. The article includes photos of Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, and Mrs. J Howard Hodge.
Date:
February 11, 1951
Creator:
Gouldy, Mabel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tio Sam -- (Sam Myres) "The Saddle Man"]
Clipping from "Horse Lovers Magazine" containing a number of stories and advertisements, starting with the first part of an article about the life of Sam Myres with an image of the $10,000 saddle he made for the 101 Ranch.
Date:
March 1951
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Woman Doctor Lauds Builders Of New Hospital]
Newspaper clipping of a letter from Dr. May Owen to Eastland Memorial Hospital commending them for their plans to build a new hospital. The clipping is mounted onto the back of State Medical Association of Texas stationary.
Date:
June 12, 1952
Creator:
Owen, May
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping of Marie Windsor, Lloyd Bridges and Sam Myres]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph with the caption "Marie Windsor and Lloyd Bridges, stars of 'The Tall Texan,' which is now showing at the Ellanay Theater, visit with El Paso's Tio Sam Myers [sic] during their stay in El Paso last week. -- (Photo by Arcy)." In the image, Myres (center) is posing with Windsor (left) and Bridges (right) behind two saddles that have decorative leatherwork. Myres is wearing a dark-colored suit and Windsor and Bridges are wearing light-colored western-style clothing. A portion of an advertisement is visible on the back of the page.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen receiving a sister pin in Alpha Kappa Kappa, for a traditionally male medical fraternity at Baylor University. The article mentions that Dr. Owen's protegee, Dr. Charles Rush, presented the pin.
Date:
December 2, 1954
Creator:
Radio Post
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interview with Bill Myres about holsters]
Newspaper clipping that interviews Bill Myres about the holsters made by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company. He goes on to tell a story about a man who killed an outlaw by being able to quickly draw his gun due to the high quality of the holster.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
Myres, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jelly Bryce on his Myres gun belt]
Newspaper clipping that delves into the backstory of Sam Myres and the holster that he made for Jelly Bryce, an FBI Agent in Oklahoma. The article goes on to talk about a time where Jelly squared off with an outlaw and survived due to him being able to quickly fire at the outlaw with the help of his Myres gun belt.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
DeLaPlane, Stanton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill Myres wearing Jack Thompson's Buscadero belt]
Newspaper clipping that depicts Bill Myres in a brown suit wearing a Buscadero belt. The article that is under the picture talks about Sam Myres' longevity as a leather maker. His business is known to produce dependable and good quality items. Now that Sam Myres has passed, his son, Bill Myres, has taken over the business and continues to produce S.D. Myres Saddle Company products.
Date:
June 2, 1957
Creator:
Wilke, L. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sam Myres' Gun Holsters]
Newspaper clipping that focuses on Sam Myres' history as a maker of holsters for the FBI and the Texas Rangers. The article goes on to say that Bill Myres, Sam Myres son, has gone on after his father's death to run the family business. The article includes two pictures, the top shows a Texas Department of Public Safety Officer wearing a Myres-designed holster. Below that, there is a picture of Myres and Captain John R. Hughes discussing a holster. The title article of the article is "El Paso Firm Helped Carry Guns of West."
Date:
June 2, 1957
Creator:
Myres, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Devoted Doctor Given Honor by Pathologists]
Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the Texas Society of Pathologists presentation of the George T. Caldwell award to Dr. May Owen. The article details Dr. Owen's career, accomplishments, typical daily routine, and testimony from other medical professionals about her character. The article includes a photo of Dr. Owen receiving the award from Dr. J. L. Goforth, the previous year's winner.
Date:
January 25, 1958
Creator:
Justice, Blair
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: TCU Exes Honor 3 at Luncheon]
newspaper clipping of an article discussing the TCU Ex-Students Association annual awards luncheon, and those honored at the event. The article includes a photograph of W. E. Shipp, Dr. May Owen, Reverend Granville Walker, and L. C. Wright. On the back of the clipping are portions of advertisements for chainsaws and armchairs.
Date:
November 22, 1959
Creator:
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Pathologist, Next TMA Head, Places Being Woman Above Other Honors]
Newspaper clipping of an article about president-elect of the Texas Medical Association, Dr. May Owen. The article mentions Dr. Owen's awards, accomplishments and career. Also included is a photograph of Dr. Owen.
Date:
December 2, 1959
Creator:
Brinkerhoff, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newpaper Clipping: Nine Women Named as Headliners, They Represent Sum of Good Work]
Newspaper clipping of an article discussing nine women honored by the Fort Worth Press: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. Carey F. Hiett, Mrs. Howard S. Kittel, Mrs. George M. Merrill, Mrs. Sam H. Latham, Mrs. George W. Stevens, Mrs. W. J. Danforth, Mrs. M. M. McKnight, and Mrs. Leo R. Kent. The article briefly discusses each woman's accomplishments and contributions to society. On the back of the clipping is a photograph of Dr. May Owen.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Layton, Latryl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Forty Years Ago March 7, 1920 (Sunday)]
Newspaper clipping reprinting a story from "forty years ago" that describes the opening of a manufacturing plant by Sam Myres in El Paso. It also describes the saddle that Mr. Myres designed for the 101 Ranch Wild West Show.
Date:
March 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Cheers Warm May in April]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen. The article discusses her background, career, and accomplishments. The article includes several comments from Dr. Owen herself, as well as a photo of Dr. Owen. On the back of the clipping are portions of other articles, including one about Arlington's Third Bank.
Date:
April 10, 1960
Creator:
Kantor, Seth
System:
The Portal to Texas History