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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
"The Bad Seed" play
Photograph of Actors Robert Biggers, Aaron Wallace and Tijuana Collins in the SPC play "The Bad Seed" held in the auditorium.
Date:
March 8, 1968
Creator:
Biggers, Robert; Wallace, Aaron & Collins, Tijuana
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ed Dewees
Studio portrait of Ed Dewees, son of Thomas Dewees. Ed Dewees appears to be a teeanager. He is sitting on a large, imitation stone, leaning on his left elbow on another imitation stone. In his right hand, he holds a narrow cane. He is wearing a dark suit and white shirt with perhaps a white tie. His hair is rather long on top and very curly and dark. He is wearing dark boots and his hat is on the ground by his right foot. His legs are crossed. The photographer's back drape shows a tree to the left of the photo. The photographer's name and information is at the bottom: Callaway, San Antonio, Texas
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Callaway Photographers
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
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.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Corner, William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Menace, an Exposition of Quackery Nostrum Exploitation and Reminiscences of a Country Doctor
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.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Dixon, Chas. D. (Charles D.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dorthy Oligar checking immunization records
Photograph of Dorothy Oligar SPC college nurse checking immunization records of each student registering
Date:
September 1971
Creator:
Dorothy Oligar
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nurse Oligar checking student immunization records
Photograph of College Nurse Dorothy Oligar busy helping students check their immunization records for registration in the SPC Campus Center
Date:
September 1971
Creator:
Dorothy Oligar
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Welcoming Astronaut Barnard Harris
Dr. Charles A. Taylor and SPC President Dr. Bernard A. Harris Present two upcoming students A scholarship
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Dr. Charles A. Taylor
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Fisher, C. E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Rasin In The Sun" play
Photograph of a scene in the play "A Raisin In The Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry held at SPC Auditorium. The scene takes place in a living room. One actor is on his hands and knees, with his head down, in the foreground. Another actor is standing behind him, wearing a suit. An actress is standing in a doorway in the background.
Date:
March 8, 1962
Creator:
Givens, Harry
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Raisin In The Sun" play
Photograph of A scene in the play "A Raisin In The Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, actors Harry Givens and Julia Biser are acting out a role of the play in the SPC auditorium. The scene takes place in a living room. The actress is sitting on a couch and wearing a dress. The actor is standing next to the couch and wearing a long-sleeve white shirt and tie.
Date:
March 8, 1962
Creator:
Givens, Harry & Biser, Julia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Raisin In The Sun" play
Photograph of is of a scene in the drama "A Raisin In The Sun" by author Lorraine Hansberry. The scene takes place in a living room. The actress is standing behind a couch and wearing a dress. The actor is seated on the couch and is wearing a long-sleeve white shirt and tie.
Date:
March 8, 1962
Creator:
Hansberry , Lorraine
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Raisin In The Sun" play
Photograph of the actors of a scene in "A Raisin In The Sun" depicting a scene where Walter realizes that George Murcheson has swindeled all of his money away. The scene takes place in a living room. The actor seated on the couch is wearing a suit. The actor standing and leaning over the couch is wearing a long-sleeve white shirt and tie.
Date:
March 8, 1962
Creator:
Hansberry, Lorraine
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Raisin In The Sun" play
Photograph of Mr. Younger and Mr. Linder discussing the art of improving race realations in the play "A Raisin in the Sun". The scene takes place in a living room. The actor in the background is seated on a couch and wearing a jacket and glasses. The actor in the foreground is seated on a chair and is wearing a short-sleeve shirt.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Hansberry, Lorraine
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Raisin in The Sun" play
Photograph of actress Rhittie Watts and Harry Givens in a scene from John B.F Williams Jr.'s "A Raisin In The Sun" held in the SPC Little Theatre. The scene takes place in a living room. The actress is sitting on a couch holding what looks like a white jacket. The actor is sitting in a chair, which is turned backwards, and holding a cup in his right hand.
Date:
March 8, 1962
Creator:
Hansberry, Lorraine & Williams, Jr., John B.F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses
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.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Menger, R.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Saturday Evening Sewing Class]
Photograph of the Saturday evening sewing class at St. Philip's. Rev. Marshall, dressed in ministry attire, poses along with Mrs. Laura Jackson on her last day as teacher and Mrs. Alice Cowan on her first day as teacher at the school. The women in the back row are wearing hats. Rev. Marshall is standing on the right of the photograph. Four rows of students, teachers and visitors are shown.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mogavero, Al
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ora Lee Williams Registering for Fall classes
Student Ora Lee Williams registering along with a group of students for her Fall classes in the Bowden Building SPC Mr.Grover Hodges is helping Ms. Williams to register.
Date:
January 1970
Creator:
Ora Lee Williams
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Junior College St. Philip's Branch Booklet]
Booklet containing information on the history, administration, faculty, campus, alumni and student government of San Antonio College St. Philip's Branch
Date:
1945
Creator:
San Antonio College St. Philip's Branch
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Annual Picnic Games 1971
Photograph of students enjoying a Horseshoe contest at the St. Philips College Annual Picnic
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Student Government
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Presented to Artemisia Bowden]
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
Date:
February 7, 1998
Creator:
The Commissioners Court of Bexar County
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
100th Birthday Celebration for St. Philips Oldest Graduate
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."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1914 St. Philip's Industrial School Graduating Class]
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.
Date:
1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History