[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Pathologist, Next TMA Head, Places Being Woman Above Other Honors] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Fort Worth Pathologist, Next TMA Head, Places Being Woman Above Other Honors]

Newspaper clipping of an article about president-elect of the Texas Medical Association, Dr. May Owen. The article mentions Dr. Owen's awards, accomplishments and career. Also included is a photograph of Dr. Owen.
Date: December 2, 1959
Creator: Brinkerhoff, Mary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tech To Honor Medical Pioneer] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Tech To Honor Medical Pioneer]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Texas Tech University giving Dr. May Owen an honorary Doctors of Human Letters degree. The article also briefly details Dr. Owen's background, career, and accomplishments, as well as the events surrounding Dr. Owen's receiving of the honor. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement.
Date: June 2, 1985
Creator: Smith, Billy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, August 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, August 28, 1962]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston asking for a critical review of an editorial she wrote. She mentions that "Martha" helped her with a package of reference materials for the editorial.
Date: August 28, 1962
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, December 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, December 18, 1954]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham rejecting Miss Cunningham's request for approval to send in information on Dr. Owen to a publication. She also states she does not want any biographical information on her to appear in any publication.
Date: December 18, 1954
Creator: Owen, May
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
[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 Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Wally Able, September 10, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Wally Able, September 10, 1974]

Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Wally Able discussing biographical information on Dr. May Owen.
Date: September 10, 1974
Creator: Hornaday, Jon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr., June 26, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr., June 26, 1985]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. discussing a news release about Dr. May Owen from Texas Tech University that would be in the Star-Telegram.
Date: June 26, 1985
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about the Dr. Owen chair for Texas Tech School of Medicine] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about the Dr. Owen chair for Texas Tech School of Medicine]

Four newspaper clippings of articles about the endowment of the Owen Chair of Texas Tech University School Medicine. The articles detail the funding of the chair by Dr. Owen and other medical professionals, as well as Dr. Owen's career and accomplishments.
Date: 1974-09-17/1974-09-18
Creator: The Press
Object Type: Clipping
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
[Newspaper clippings: dispute between Texas Medical Association and California Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings: dispute between Texas Medical Association and California Medical Association]

Seven newspaper clippings of the same press release (with different titles) in seven different publications. The article concerns the Texas Medical Associations refutation of the California Medical Association's claim that their society President, Dr. Roberta Fenlon, was the first female head of a state medical society. The article lists the three previous female heads of state medical societies: Dr. Evelyn F. Frisbie (New Mexico Medical Society, 1915-16), Dr. Leslie S. Kent (Oregon Medical Association, 1947-48), and Dr. May Owen (Texas Medical association, 1960-61).
Date: {1971-03-31..1971-04-02,1971-04-04,1971-04-08,1971-04-15}
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about the Texas Medical Association presidency and a Future Nurses Association meeting] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about the Texas Medical Association presidency and a Future Nurses Association meeting]

Newspaper clippings of articles, including two articles about Dr. May Owen's election to President of the Texas Medical Association, two articles about a planned meeting in Corpus Christi for the Texas Association of Future Nurses, and an article about Dr. Harvey Renger's succession to Dr. Owen as President of the TMA.
Date: {1960-04-12,1960-04-13,1960-06-05,1961-02-24,1961-03-12}
Creator: Buffalo Courier-Express
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Texas News] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Texas News]

Newspaper clipping of a small collection of articles discussing news from around Texas. The items of interest include Dallas Public Library's collection of framed pictures; a television set stolen in Paris, Texas; the renaming of Air Freight, Inc., to Santa Fe Freight Co.; an army contract with Travos Inc. in Austin; and the Texas Medical Association's correction of claims by the California Medical Association that their President was the first woman to head a state medical society. On the back of the clipping are portions of comic strips.
Date: March 31, 1971
Creator: Athens Daily Review
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Career Worth Effort, Students Told] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Career Worth Effort, Students Told]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen's appearance and speech at a Scholastic Awards Banquet at Brady High School, in Brady, Texas.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Brady Herald
Object Type: Clipping
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Harriet Cunningham] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Harriet Cunningham]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Harriet Cunningham discussing sending Dr. May Owen materials on aging for a presentation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: High School Clubs Promote Teenage Interest in Nursing] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: High School Clubs Promote Teenage Interest in Nursing]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Corpus Christi high school students who are part of the Future Nurses Association of Texas. The article discusses the clubs' various activities, as well as different guest speakers brought in to speak at the Future Nurses Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. The article includes a photo two students, Barbalee Wooten and Pat Kilgore, at the Future Nurses Convention. On the back of the clipping are advertisement's for a restaurant and jewelry.
Date: March 7, 1961
Creator: Corpus Christ Times
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. E. H. Sparks, September 8, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. E. H. Sparks, September 8, 1969]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Willister to Mr. E. H. Sparks nominating Dr. May Owen and Dr. Milford O. Rouse for a Community Leaders of America award, and briefly listing their qualifications.
Date: September 8, 1969
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Women, Fall 1986 (open access)

Texas Women, Fall 1986

Newsletter of the Governor's Commission for Women, including articles on the 1986 Texas Women's Hall of Fame, a research survey on issues important to Texas women, appointments of women to state commissions and boards, the "Women's Legislative Days" conference, regional forums, an American Bar Association conference, and programs by the Commission.
Date: Autumn 1986
Creator: Texas. Governor's Commission for Women.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History