An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas (open access)

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
An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas (open access)

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
Carl A. Moyer - The Dallas Years (open access)

Carl A. Moyer - The Dallas Years

Presidential address given by Ernest Poulos before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Poulos discusses the life of Carl Alfred Moyer, a teaching surgeon, with particular focus on his time in Dallas from 1946-1951.
Date: October 6, 1991
Creator: Poulos, Ernest
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Clinician's View of Medical Education (open access)

A Clinician's View of Medical Education

Article reprinted from the Texas State Journal of Medicine, discussing issues in medical education, such as a recent decline in applicants, teacher shortage, finances, and surgeon training.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Hartman, Albert W.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crohn's Disease and Carcinoma (open access)

Crohn's Disease and Carcinoma

Presidential address given by William David Barnett before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Barnett discusses a possible association between Crohn's Disease and adenocarcinoma of the small intestine. Also included is Barnett's banquet address, "Thanks for the Memories."
Date: October 4, 1982
Creator: Barnett, William David
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. Andrew B. Small Memorial Resolution] (open access)

[Dr. Andrew B. Small Memorial Resolution]

Memorial resolution following the death of Dr. Andrew B. Small, a member of the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
First Department of Surgery in Texas (open access)

First Department of Surgery in Texas

Presidential address given before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, the president discusses the history of the University of Texas Medical Branch, and its opening of the first Department of Surgery in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Halsted Heritage (open access)

The Halsted Heritage

Presidential address given by J.W. Dockett before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Brindley discusses the life and accomplishments of Dr. William Stewart Halsted, former Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical School.
Date: October 6, 1963
Creator: Duckett, J. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Impact of University Departments of Surgery Training Programs on Texas Surgery (open access)

The Impact of University Departments of Surgery Training Programs on Texas Surgery

Paper about the various medical schools across Texas, including their departments of surgery and their educational role on the practice of surgery in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Commemoration of Theodor Billroth on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth: Billroth 1. His Surgical and Professional Accomplishments (open access)

In Commemoration of Theodor Billroth on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth: Billroth 1. His Surgical and Professional Accomplishments

Draft of the first part of a biographical sketch of Theodor Billroth, "the most famous surgeon of the nineteenth century" describing his surgical and professional accomplishments.
Date: 1979~
Creator: Rutledge, Robb H.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Commemoration of Theodor Billroth on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth: Billroth 2. His Personal Life, Ideas, and Musical Friendships (open access)

In Commemoration of Theodor Billroth on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth: Billroth 2. His Personal Life, Ideas, and Musical Friendships

Draft of the first part of a biographical sketch of Theodor Billroth, "the most famous surgeon of the nineteenth century" describing his personal life, ideas, and musical friendships.
Date: 1979~
Creator: Rutledge, Robb H.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indoor Sport for Young Surgeons (open access)

Indoor Sport for Young Surgeons

Address given by Edward White before the Texas Surgical Society as its president, about his experiences in the field of medicine as well as some advice to young professionals.
Date: October 2, 1951
Creator: White, Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
James E. Thompson, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.A.C.S., L.L.D., First President of the Texas Surgical Society (open access)

James E. Thompson, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.A.C.S., L.L.D., First President of the Texas Surgical Society

Presidential address given by Walter B. King, Jr. before the Texas Surgical Society in Waco, Texas. In the speech, King discusses James E. Thompson's life and accomplishments
Date: October 2, 1967
Creator: King, Walter B., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society] (open access)

[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society]

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the formation of the society, as well as its future and objectives.
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, James Edwin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society] (open access)

[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society]

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in San Antonio, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the status of surgery and education of surgeons in the state of Texas, as well as recent and future changes.
Date: 1915
Creator: Thompson, James Edwin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Joseph Henry Reuss: Founding Chairman of the Texas Surgical Society (open access)

Joseph Henry Reuss: Founding Chairman of the Texas Surgical Society

Presidential address given by James E. Pridgen before the Texas Surgical Society, providing a biographical sketch of Joseph Henry Reuss, who served as the first chairman of the Society. It includes a handwritten letter from Pridgen and an introductory statement.
Date: October 2, 1978
Creator: Pridgen, James E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Stuck - 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Stuck - 1944]

Letter written to an unnamed doctor from Walter G. Stuck, informing him of events during a recent meeting for the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: 1944
Creator: Stuck, Walter G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - April 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - April 11, 1940]

Letter written to Dr. K.H. Aynesworth from Walter G. Stuck, informing him of a decision made at a recent business meeting for the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: April 11, 1940
Creator: Stuck, Walter G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - April 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - April 21, 1942]

Letter written to Dr. K.H. Aynesworth from Walter G. Stuck, informing him of events during a recent meeting for the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: April 21, 1942
Creator: Stuck, Walter G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - November 2, 1942 (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - November 2, 1942

Letter written to Dr. K.H. Aynesworth from Walter G. Stuck, informing him of events during a recent meeting for the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Stuck, Walter G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - October 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Stuck to K.H. Aynesworth - October 16, 1941]

Letter written to Dr. K.H. Aynesworth from Walter G. Stuck, informing him of events during a recent meeting for the Texas Surgical Society.
Date: October 16, 1941
Creator: Stuck, Walter G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Look Back - A Look Ahead #1 (open access)

A Look Back - A Look Ahead #1

Presidential address given by R.H. Baskin before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Baskin discusses his career journey as a surgeon, including his teachers and colleagues, technological advances in medicine, and his ideas of what the future may hold. The printed text is annotated with handwritten notes.
Date: July 11, 1984
Creator: Baskin, R. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Look Back - A Look Ahead #2 (open access)

A Look Back - A Look Ahead #2

Presidential address given by R.H. Baskin before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Baskin discusses his career journey as a surgeon, including his teachers and colleagues, technological advances in medicine, and his ideas of what the future may hold. The printed text is annotated with handwritten notes.
Date: July 11, 1984
Creator: Baskin, R. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial Address on Dr. J.E. Thompson (open access)

Memorial Address on Dr. J.E. Thompson

Photocopy of a memorial address for Dr. James E. Thompson, read by K.H. Aynesworth before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. The address speaks of Dr. Thompson's ancestry and family, his time as a teacher, scientific work and writings, immigration to Texas and the state of surgery when he arrived, his time with the Texas State Medical Association, the Texas Medical College, his family life, and his honors and distinctions.
Date: November 7, 1927
Creator: Aynesworth, K. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History