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[Letter from Dr. George G. Alexander to Dr. May Owen, July 7, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. George G. Alexander to Dr. May Owen, July 7, 1984]

Letter from Dr. George G. Alexander to Dr. May Owen congratulating her on her nomination to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
Date: July 7, 1984
Creator: Alexander, George G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Jim Bob Brame to Linda L. Ramsey, January 7, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Jim Bob Brame to Linda L. Ramsey, January 7, 1987]

Letter from Dr. Jim Bob Brame to Linda L. Ramsey, endorsing the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the 1987 Distinguished Woman Physician-Scientist Award. He details her career and accomplishments, as well as her dedication to excellence in medicine.
Date: January 7, 1987
Creator: Brame, Jim Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler to Dr. Charles Rush, July 3, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler to Dr. Charles Rush, July 3, 1984]

Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler, Director of Education and Research for the Texas Medical Association, to Dr. Charles Rush, concerning the nomination of Dr. May Owen to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. She mentions that she is enclosing copies of the materials for the nomination, and that the nomination is confidential.
Date: July 3, 1984
Creator: Byrd-Lawler, Barbara
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler to Philip R. Overton, July 3, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler to Philip R. Overton, July 3, 1984]

Letter from Barbara Byrd-Lawler to Philip R. Overton discussing Dr. May Owen's nomination to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame and asking Mr. Overton to give additional reference information for the nomination.
Date: July 3, 1984
Creator: Byrd-Lawler, Barbara
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor William P. Clements, Jr. to Dr. May Owen, February 8, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Governor William P. Clements, Jr. to Dr. May Owen, February 8, 1982]

Letter from Texas Governor William P. Clements, Jr. to Dr. May Owen, congratulating Dr. Owen on being honored for her years of service in medicine.
Date: February 8, 1982
Creator: Clements, William P., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 13 Texas women picked for Hall of Fame] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: 13 Texas women picked for Hall of Fame]

Newspaper clipping of an article about 13 women selected for induction into the third Texas Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Lavinia Griffith, Jody Conradt, Mary Kay Ash, Ada Simond, Caro Crawford Brown, Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco, Dr. May Owen, Hermine Dalkowitz, Margaret Cousins, Anne Legendre Armstrong, Sally Kirsten Ride, Alicia Chacon, and Frances E. Goff. The article discusses each of the inductees and their contributions to society.
Date: August 20, 1986
Creator: Daily News
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Dr. May Owen, March 16, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Dr. May Owen, March 16, 1987]

Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon and Linda Ramsey to Dr. May Owen discussing her nomination for the National Board Award of The Medical College of Pennsylvania. They encourage her to work with her nominator, Robert G. Mickey, to resubmit the next year, and inform her that her application made it to the finalist group.
Date: March 16, 1987
Creator: Gordon, Denny
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 24, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 24, 1987]

Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon and Linda Ramsey to Mr. Robert G. Mickey thanking him for his nomination of Dr. May Owen for the 1987 National Board Award of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (which was awarded to Dr. Kathleen M. Foley), and encouraging him to nominate Dr. Owen again the next year.
Date: March 24, 1987
Creator: Gordon, Denny
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Woman Doctor is a Dynamo at 93] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Woman Doctor is a Dynamo at 93]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen. The article discusses Dr. Owen's career-oriented lifestyle, including a few quotes from Dr. Owen's friends and a photograph of Dr. Owen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes.
Date: January 29, 1985
Creator: Harrison, Lee
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article: May Owen's hand in the future] (open access)

[Article: May Owen's hand in the future]

An article in volume 84 of the Texas Medicine Journal from June 1988, discussing Dr. May Owen's life, career, and legacy. The article discusses the other medical professionals she influenced, including Dr. Charles Rush, Dr. David Pillow, and Dr. Bruce Jacobson. There is an advertisement for Valium on the back of one of the pages.
Date: June 1988
Creator: Jones, Donna B.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston, October 11, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston, October 11, 1982]

Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston thanking him for agreeing to write a letter in support of Dr. May Owen's nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award. He mentions that he is including a copy of the letter concerning the award, sent to Joe B. Rushing by Dr. Haskell Monroe.
Date: October 11, 1982
Creator: Lace, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston, October 20, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston, October 20, 1982]

Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston discussing urging Mr. Williston to send him his letter in support of Dr. May Owen's nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award as soon as possible, if he hadn't already.
Date: October 20, 1982
Creator: Lace, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987]

Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey nominating Dr. May Owen for the 1987 Distinguished Physician-Scientist Award presented by the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He mentions including three letters of recommendation and a history of Dr. Owen's accomplishments.
Date: January 8, 1987
Creator: Mickey, Robert G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert G. Mickey to Dr. May Owen, March 26, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Robert G. Mickey to Dr. May Owen, March 26, 1987]

Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Dr. May Owen discussing their visit the previous Tuesday, and some of Dr. Owen's financial matters.
Date: March 26, 1987
Creator: Mickey, Robert G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Haskell M. Monroe to Dr. Joe B. Rushing, September 7, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Haskell M. Monroe to Dr. Joe B. Rushing, September 7, 1982]

Letter from Dr. Haskell M. Monroe to Dr. Joe B. Rushing asking him for his nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal. He discusses past awardees and the guidelines for the award.
Date: September 7, 1982
Creator: Monroe, Haskell M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Dr. May' lauded for help] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: 'Dr. May' lauded for help]

Newspaper clippings of an article about Dr. May Owen, who was honored at a Texas Medical Association luncheon. The article includes information about her career and her financial help to medical students. A photograph of Dr. Owen at the luncheon is included. Each clipping is mounted on a separate piece of paper.
Date: February 15, 1982
Creator: Ondrejas, Carolyn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to C. Lincoln Williston, August 20, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to C. Lincoln Williston, August 20, 1986]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston discussing her nomination for an award, and thanking him for his guidance.
Date: August 20, 1986
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Linda L. Ramsey to a President or Executive Director, November, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Linda L. Ramsey to a President or Executive Director, November, 1986]

Letter from Linda L. Ramsey to a president or executive director, soliciting their nomination for the National Board Award of the Medical College of Pennsylvania.
Date: November 1986
Creator: Ramsey, Linda L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to C. Lincoln Williston, November 13, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to C. Lincoln Williston, November 13, 1986]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to C. Lincoln Williston, informing him that Mr. Staley McBrayer had already sent information about Dr. Owen to the Texas Medical Association. He also confirms the correct spelling of Mr. McBrayer's first name.
Date: November 13, 1986
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Linda L. Ramsey, January 6, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Linda L. Ramsey, January 6, 1987]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Linda L. Ramsey endorsing the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the Medical College of Pennsylvania's Board Award. Included is a biography on Dr. Owen and a list of highlights from Dr. Owen's career.
Date: January 6, 1987
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, January 12, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, January 12, 1987]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston thanking him for sending a copy of a letter for Dr. May Owen. He mentions Phil Overton's death, and that the Allied Northeast Bank Trust Department will write to Mr. Williston about moving the interest on Dr. Owen's CD to their bank.
Date: January 12, 1987
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Linc Williston, November 4, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Linc Williston, November 4, 1986]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Linc Williston. He mentions including pictures with his letter, that he is very worried about "Phil," and asks Mr. Williston to send a letter to Mr. Staley McBrayer thanking him for information about Dr. May Owen.
Date: November 4, 1986
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 30, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 30, 1987]

Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Mr. Robert G. Mickey informing him that he has been appointed by Dr. May Owen to be involved in her decisions. He mentions that her will was giving the residue to Lubbock, and that he is including a letter from Dr. Owen.
Date: March 30, 1987
Creator: Rush, Charles A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History