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
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases (open access)

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
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History (open access)

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

[Students]

Photograph of Ernest Smallwood (standing), Linda Collier, Mae Louis and an unknown male. The two female students are sitting on a low brick wall. Windows are visible behind them.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Golden Years Conference

Photograph of Students browsing the work of senior citizens at the Golden Years Conference
Date: March 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Tiger Newspaper Staff]

Photograph of The Tiger newspaper staff. Pictured from left to right are Rudy Sandoval, Raul Galindo and Thomas Hiltz. Mr. Sandoval and Mr. Hiltz are standing behind a desk while Mr. Galindo is seated at the desk between them. Books and files are on the desk in front of them. A filing cabinet is visible in the background.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[MLK Day March]

Photograph of five children showing their drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the MLK Day March. The drawing says "Peace begins with you" and "We need to finish Dr. King's dream." Four of the children are wearing white t-shirts. One girl is wearing a blue, long-sleeve shirt. A building, a man and a car are visible in the background.
Date: 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Students In The Rose Thomas Writing Lab

Photograph of students doing a reasearch study project together in The Rose Thomas Writing Lab.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men at Table]

Photograph of two men sitting at a table in a building in San Antonio, Texas. A plant, a water bottle, and several other knick-knacks are visible on top of a filing cabinet in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Political Forum

Photograph of Canidates Running for Sheriff at St. Philips College
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Candidates for Sheriff]

Photograph of candidates for sheriff at a political forum held at St. Philip's College MLK campus under the arches. Three candidates are seated at a table. The Campus Center building is visible behind them. A microphone is visible in the foreground.
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hispanic Heritage Week]

Photograph of dancers performing during Hispanic Heritage Week. The three male dancers are wearing red shirts with white trim and black pants. The female dancer is wearing a white blouse with black polka dots and a high-wasted black skirt with gold adornment at the waist. Two of the male dancers are in the background watching as the other male and female dancer perform.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children Looking at Blueprints]

Photograph of a group of African American children standing with a white man who points at the blueprints in front of them. Windows are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students Playing Cards]

Photograph of students playing cards while seated at a table. Four male students are sitting at the table while another student looks on. Another table of students is visible in the background. Named persons are Elgin Brown (standing) and Earl Williams.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Students Playing Dominoes In The Student Center 1970

Photograph of Students Playing Dominoes In The Student Center 1970.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Study Group 1969

Photograph of Students coming together to study with one another in the St. Philips College Campus Center.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ping Pong Game]

Photograph of students playing ping pong in the Campus Center. Two male students are playing with two female students and one male student standing beside the table watching. Another male student can be seen seated on a couch in the background. Windows are doors are also visible in the background.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Foosball Game]

Photograph of five students playing foosball in the Campus Center. Three males and one female are playing while another male looks on. A pay telephone and windows are visible in the background.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fans at Basketball Game]

Photograph of the crowd at a basketball game. Fans are seated on benches.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fans at Basketball Game]

Photograph of the crowd at a basketball game. The fans are seated on benches. A railing and steps are visible in the foreground.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men and Women]

Photograph of two men and two women looking at workout equipment. There is a cardboard box on the table in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students in the Library]

Photograph of students studying in the library. Four students are seated at various tables while two other students are standing. Bookshelves and an information desk are visible in the background.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students in the Library]

Photograph of students studying in the library. Three students are seated at desks while another student is standing, with a book in his hands, between two rows of bookshelves. Bookshelves are visible in the background.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students in the Library]

Photograph of three students studying in the library. They are seated at tables, with bookshelves to the right and the background of the photograph. One student has a briefcase open in front of him.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History