Portrait of Dr. R.M. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Dr. R.M. Moore, Medical School, Galveston, Tex."

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie.

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie. A handwritten note on the photo says "To Bob Sparkman - highest admiration and esteem - Truman G. Blocker, Jr."

Text of opening remarks for the October 1965 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. It includes a copy of the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman in which he compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Copy of a manuscript for the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Sparkman compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Portrait of Dr. Robert R. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Dr. Robert R. Moore - 1962, Honorary Member." Another handwritten note says "Dr. Robert M. Moore."

Minutes from the Fall 1958 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a secretary's report.

Article reprinted from the Texas State Journal of Medicine, addressing the issues of overcrowding and lack of staff in hospitals, as well as nursing practices.

Minutes from the Spring 1951 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members and guests present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.

Minutes from the Fall 1947 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a memorial for Albert O. Singleton and a treasurers report.

Minutes from the Fall 1944 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.

Minutes from the Fall 1941 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting.

Minutes from the forty-first semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting.

Minutes from the thirty-fifth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting.

Minutes from the twenty-ninth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a secretary's note.

Photocopy of a memorial address for Dr. James E. Thompson, read by K.H. Aynesworth before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. The address speaks of Dr. Thompson's ancestry and family, his time as a teacher, scientific work and writings, immigration to Texas and the state of surgery when he arrived, his time with the Texas State Medical Association, the Texas Medical College, his family life, and his honors and distinctions.

Memorial address for Dr. James E. Thompson, read by K.H. Aynesworth before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. The address speaks of Dr. Thompson's ancestry and family, his time as a teacher, scientific work and writings, immigration to Texas and the state of surgery when he arrived, his time with the Texas State Medical Association, the Texas Medical College, his family life, and his honors and distinctions.

Summary of the twenty-third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program, as well as a secretary's report.

Summary of the seventeenth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program, as well as a secretary's report.

Summary of the twelfth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program, as well as a secretary's report.

Summary of the fourth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, bills and resolutions, and the literary program.

Summary of the third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program.

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the formation of the society, as well as its future and objectives.