[The New Hermann Hospital]

Postcard of Hermann Hospital at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a modern tan building. "The New Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center - Hermann Park, Houston, Texas" is printed in the upper right corner of the postcard, and "Kenneth Franzheim - Hendricks & Lindsay, Associate Architects" is printed in the lower left corner of the postcard. The correspondence is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Engelhardt" and references a patient recovering from an operation.
Date: September 19, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital]

Postcard of Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. The image is an illustration of a modern, six-story hospital building with a road and cars in front of the building. "Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital, Kerrville, Texas" is printed across the top of the image. The back of the postcard has information about the hospital printed, "A Non-Profit Institute serving the entire hill country. Erected in 1949 by the Peterson Family in Memory of their Father." and correspondence addressed to "Mrs. C.M. Ervin."
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Among 9 Who Will Be Honored Friday at 'Party of Year'] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Among 9 Who Will Be Honored Friday at 'Party of Year']

Newspaper clipping of an article about a party at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, honoring nine Texan women.
Date: February 4, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Powder in Surgeon's Glove Gave Clue In Outstanding Bit of Medical Work] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Powder in Surgeon's Glove Gave Clue In Outstanding Bit of Medical Work]

Newspaper clippings of an article discussing several of Dr. May Owen's discoveries in the field of medicine, including the effects of surgical glove powder on patients, and the causes of diabetes in sheep, as well as other highlights from her career and service. The article also includes a photo of Dr. May Owen.
Date: February 9, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year'] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the second annual "Party of the Year" honoring ten women: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, Mrs. J. Howard Hodge, Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, Mrs. Allan Shivers, and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby. The article includes details of the event and information about some of the honorees. The articles include photos of Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, and Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian.
Date: February 10, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year'] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the second annual "Party of the Year" honoring ten women: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, Mrs. J. Howard Hodge, Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, Mrs. Allan Shivers, and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby. The article includes details of the event. The article includes photos of Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, and Mrs. J Howard Hodge.
Date: February 11, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brooke General Hospital]

Postcard of Brooke General Hospital in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The image is an illustration of a large yellow-tan building, with a wings on either side of a central tower. "Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas - 93" is printed across the top of the image. The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Mrs. R. Winters and Family" and mentions receiving a card from the addressee.
Date: June 3, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, October 25, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, October 25, 1951]

Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen asking for biographical information and a photo for an editorial in the Texas State Journal of Medicine.
Date: October 25, 1951
Creator: Cunningham, Harriet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Woman Doctor Lauds Builders Of New Hospital] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Woman Doctor Lauds Builders Of New Hospital]

Newspaper clipping of a letter from Dr. May Owen to Eastland Memorial Hospital commending them for their plans to build a new hospital. The clipping is mounted onto the back of State Medical Association of Texas stationary.
Date: June 12, 1952
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Journal of Medicine, Special Section, September 19 - 21, 1952 (open access)

Texas State Journal of Medicine, Special Section, September 19 - 21, 1952

Journal of the State Medical Association of Texas which includes articles, editorials, and news related to state physicians. Pages of advertisements come before and after the body of journal articles. This special section commemorates the opening of a medical library in Austin, Texas.
Date: September 1952
Creator: Texas Medical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 49, Number 5, May 1953 (open access)

Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 49, Number 5, May 1953

Journal of the State Medical Association of Texas which includes articles, editorials, and news related to state physicians. Pages of advertisements come before and after the body of journal articles.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Texas Medical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Paper about Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Paper about Dr. May Owen]

Paper about Dr. May Owen, her background, education, key accomplishments, and work helping medical students financially.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[De Tap Memorial Hospital, Victoria, Texas]

Postcard of De Tap Memorial Hospital in Victoria, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a one-story white building with a red roof with a garden. "De Tap Memorial Hospital, Victoria, Texas" is printed in the upper right corner of the image and "For Joann" is hand written at the bottom. On the back of the postcard, the correspondence is address to "The Halls" and the author complains about the heat.
Date: July 17, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen receiving a sister pin in Alpha Kappa Kappa, for a traditionally male medical fraternity at Baylor University. The article mentions that Dr. Owen's protegee, Dr. Charles Rush, presented the pin.
Date: December 2, 1954
Creator: Radio Post
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, December 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, December 16, 1954]

Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen discussing a request from the editors of Beauty and Health (a publication from the National Association of Retail Druggists) for material from Texas physicians to use in the publication. She asks Dr. Owen to check a write-up she is sending to the publication.
Date: December 16, 1954
Creator: Cunningham, Harriet
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 Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, March 18, 1955]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen extending wishes for a quick recovery after hearing of Dr. Owen taking a fall.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 51, Number 7, July 1955 (open access)

Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 51, Number 7, July 1955

Journal of the State Medical Association of Texas which includes articles, editorials, and news related to state physicians. Pages of advertisements come before and after the body of journal articles.
Date: July 1955
Creator: Texas Medical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital]

Postcard of the grounds and building of Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital in Marshall, Texas. The building is a yellow, two-story building, framed by large trees. "Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital, Marshall, Texas" is printed in the lower left corner of the image. The correspondence is addressed to "[Mrs.] Haus Wolter" and speaks about the writer's plans and the weather.
Date: January 24, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Devoted Doctor Given Honor by Pathologists] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Devoted Doctor Given Honor by Pathologists]

Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the Texas Society of Pathologists presentation of the George T. Caldwell award to Dr. May Owen. The article details Dr. Owen's career, accomplishments, typical daily routine, and testimony from other medical professionals about her character. The article includes a photo of Dr. Owen receiving the award from Dr. J. L. Goforth, the previous year's winner.
Date: January 25, 1958
Creator: Justice, Blair
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blackwell Sanitarium and Clnic]

Postcard of Blackwell Sanitarium and Clinic in Gorman, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a a red, four-story brick building from the front. The correspondence on the back contains the name, "Mrs. Hazel Decker," an address, and appears to be an entry for the 1959 showcase of The Price is Right.
Date: January 7, 1959
Creator: Decker, Hazel
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, March 31, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, March 31, 1959]

Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen asking her to fill out personnel data. She also mentions their office is busy preparing for an annual session in San Antonio, and wonders where Dr. Owen is going on vacation in the summer.
Date: March 31, 1959
Creator: Cunningham, Harriet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, April 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, April 8, 1959]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Miss Harriett Cunningham discussing information Miss Cunningham requested.
Date: April 8, 1959
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History