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[News Release: UT Southwestern Medical School graduation luncheon] (open access)

[News Release: UT Southwestern Medical School graduation luncheon]

News release from First Texas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to the Texas Medical Association. The release discusses the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School graduation luncheon, and Dr. May Owen, who was among the attendees.
Date: May 25, 1960
Creator: First Texas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Third Annual Texas Women's Hall of Fame, July 28, 1986] (open access)

[News Release: Third Annual Texas Women's Hall of Fame, July 28, 1986]

News release from the office of Texas governor Mark White, announcing the selection of thirteen women for the Third Annual Texas Women's Hall of Fame. The women include: Mary Lavinia Griffith, Jody Conradt, Mary Kay Ash, Ada Simond, Caro Crawford Brown, Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco, Dr. May Owen, Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky, Margaret Cousins, Anne Legendre Armstrong, Alicia R. Chacon, and Frances E. Goff. The release includes information about the induction ceremony, details about each of the inductees, and information about how to get tickets to the ceremony.
Date: July 28, 1986
Creator: Governor's Office
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Paper about Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Paper about Dr. May Owen]

A short paper about Dr. May Owen, discussing her background, career, and some of her accomplishments.
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Owen, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech: 1960-1961 Texas Medical Association] (open access)

[Speech: 1960-1961 Texas Medical Association]

Speech given by Dr. May Owen as the new 1960-1961 President of the Texas Medical Association. There are a few handwritten corrections and notes within the margins of the text.
Date: unknown
Creator: Owen, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech on Texas Medical Association program advancement] (open access)

[Speech on Texas Medical Association program advancement]

Speech given by Dr. May Owen, as President of the Texas Medical Association, to members of the TMA regarding improvements to the association's programs, care for aged patients, emergency services, and cooperation with hospitals.
Date: unknown
Creator: Owen, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech: Address of the President] (open access)

[Speech: Address of the President]

Speech given by Dr. May Owen, President of the Texas Medical Association, to the TMA House of Delegates in Galveston, thanking them and others for their service during her year as president. She also offers three recommendations for the TMA's improvement, in the areas of encouragement to medical and non-medical students to pursue medical professions, and care for aged patients. A few handwritten notes and corrections are written in the margins of the text.
Date: 1961
Creator: Owen, May Owen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Article: Endowed Chair Honors Pathologist, draft] (open access)

[News Article: Endowed Chair Honors Pathologist, draft]

Draft of a short news article intended to accompany a photograph in a newspaper. The text describes a photo of Dr. Grover E. Murray, and Willard Paine expressing their gratitude to Dr. May Owen for establishing the endowed Chair in Pathology in the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University. The photo is not included.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarpley, Dan
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Dr. May Owen Becomes First Woman To Head Texas Medical Association, April 12, 1960] (open access)

[News Release: Dr. May Owen Becomes First Woman To Head Texas Medical Association, April 12, 1960]

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Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Medical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Loans Aid Medical Students] (open access)

[News Release: Loans Aid Medical Students]

News release from the Texas Medical Association regarding the projected loans to be given out by the TMA to medical students during 1980, from four loan funds, including two established by medical professionals.
Date: October 28, 1980
Creator: Texas Medical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: TMA Distinguished Service Award Presented To Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[News Release: TMA Distinguished Service Award Presented To Dr. May Owen]

News release from the Texas Medical Association regarding the presentation of the TMA Distinguished Service Award to Dr. May Owen. The news release includes reasons for the presentation of the honor to Dr. Owen, such as her career and accomplishments.
Date: October 2, 1969
Creator: Texas Medical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: TMA Distinguished Service Award Presented to Dr. May Owen, October 4, 1969] (open access)

[News Release: TMA Distinguished Service Award Presented to Dr. May Owen, October 4, 1969]

News release describing the presentation of the Texas Medical Association Distinguished Service Award to Dr. May Owen for her work in pathology and for being a dedicated humanitarian.
Date: October 2, 1969
Creator: Texas Medical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Special To The Fort Worth Star-Telegram] (open access)

[News Release: Special To The Fort Worth Star-Telegram]

News release from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center news and publication office about Dr. May Owen receiving an honorary degree from Texas Tech. The release also discusses Dr. Owen's background, career, and other achievements.
Date: June 21, 1985
Creator: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificat from the University of Louisville] (open access)

[Certificat from the University of Louisville]

Certificate issued to Dr. May Owen from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Texas, with the text: "In the Sesquicentennial Year of the Founding of Jefferson Seminary Greets May Owen and presents this Certificate in recognition of more than Twenty-five Years Of Service Given at Louisville, Kentucky in the year, one thousand, nine hundred and forty-eight." There is a university seal stamped in the lower-left corner.
Date: 1948
Creator: University of Louisville
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate for the World Medical Association] (open access)

[Certificate for the World Medical Association]

Certificate issued to Dr. May Owen from The World Medical Association, United States Committee, Inc. Text says, "This is to certify that May Owen, M. D. is a Member of the United States Committee devoted to the support of the scientific and educational objectives of The World Medical Association."
Date: 1961
Creator: World Medical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Quotation about Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Quotation about Dr. May Owen]

A quotation about Dr May Owen, by Dr. Frank Yeager that reads: "She is an outstanding woman, an outstanding scientist, and an outstanding Doctor."
Date: 1960
Creator: Yeager, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article draft: Dr. May Owen, B.A.; DSC; M.D.] (open access)

[Article draft: Dr. May Owen, B.A.; DSC; M.D.]

Draft of an article about Dr. May Owen, her background, career, and key accomplishments.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Computer Printout: TMA Presidents] (open access)

[Computer Printout: TMA Presidents]

A computer printout of information about former Texas Medical Association president, Dr. May Owen. The printout includes info about her birth, death, education, and her service as president of the TMA.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy: List of Dr. May Owen's accomplishments] (open access)

[Copy: List of Dr. May Owen's accomplishments]

Copy of a list of Dr. May Owen's key accomplishments and career highlights.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. May Owen career background and highlights] (open access)

[Dr. May Owen career background and highlights]

A summary of Dr. May Owen's background, career, achievements, and awards. Also includes a chronological list of Dr. Owen's career highlights.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dr. May Owen Career Highlights (open access)

Dr. May Owen Career Highlights

Chronological list of highlights from Dr. May Owen's career, from 1936 to 1987.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dr. May Owen's Career Highlights (open access)

Dr. May Owen's Career Highlights

List of Dr. May Owen's career highlights from 1936-1987, including awards and positions of honor she held.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Affiliations for May Owen] (open access)

[List of Affiliations for May Owen]

A list of the committees Dr. May Owen served on, and the years for which she served. Included is handwritten text noting that Dr. Owen passed away at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 1988.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
May Owen, M.D. (open access)

May Owen, M.D.

Concise list of the associations and societies Dr. May Owen belonged to, her civic cervices, and other activities. Also included are some brief personal details about Dr. Owen, such as her marital status, qualifications, and contact address.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History