[Itinerary for December 18, 1969 to February 2, 1970] (open access)

[Itinerary for December 18, 1969 to February 2, 1970]

Itinerary created for a trip planned for December 18, 1969 to February 2, 1970. According to this itinerary they are traveling to Mexico and all over Central America; destinations include Vera Cruz, Guadalajara, and Durango.
Date: December 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucy Rathbone to Classmates, January 10, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Lucy Rathbone to Classmates, January 10, 1969]

Letter from Lucy Rathbone to classmates informing them of the upcoming class reunion on April 12, 1969, where each attendee will be presented with a Golden Anniversary Diploma. Rathbone says that this reunion "promises to be the best 50-year Class Reunion in University history."
Date: January 10, 1969
Creator: Rathbone, Lucy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itinerary of Events for Round-Up '69] (open access)

[Itinerary of Events for Round-Up '69]

Itinerary for alumni during "Round-Up '69" including events for April 8-13. This itinerary lists the times for each event followed by its corresponding event such as a luncheon, reception, presentation, etc.
Date: 1969
Creator: University of Texas Ex-Students' Association
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Events from the Desk of Edith M. Bonnet] (open access)

[List of Events from the Desk of Edith M. Bonnet]

List of events prepared by Edith Bonnet highlighting Ann Irving, Dorothy Worrell, and Laura Ramsay's visit from San Marcos. This document recounts where they went, who went with them, and what they did.
Date: January 22, 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes Record of the Children's Service Bureau Board of Directors] (open access)

[Minutes Record of the Children's Service Bureau Board of Directors]

Minutes for a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Children's Service Bureau. The Board covers many topics including the budget for 1961, the addition of a barbecue, and a story concerning two children "long exposed to neglect and a degrading environment." These minutes were sent to Edith Bonnet .
Date: March 24, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack R. Maguire to Alumni] (open access)

[Letter from Jack R. Maguire to Alumni]

Letter from Jack R. Maguire of the University of Texas Ex-Students' Association reminding alumni of the class reunion for the Class of 1919 on April 11-12, 1969. Maguire highlights a few events that will take place like the "Annual Luncheon," "Reunion Breakfast," etc.
Date: 1969-24~
Creator: Maguire, Jack R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Golden Anniversary Diploma Conferred on Edith Marguerite Bonnet] (open access)

[Golden Anniversary Diploma Conferred on Edith Marguerite Bonnet]

Golden Anniversary Diploma "conferred on Edith Marguerite Bonnet" by the University of Texas Ex-Students' Association. The certificate is signed by both the president of the association and of the university and has the seal of the association affixed on the bottom left
Date: April 12, 1969
Creator: Ex-Students' Association, University of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of the Texas Pediatric Society September 21, 1962 (open access)

Minutes of the Texas Pediatric Society September 21, 1962

Minutes from a meeting of the Texas Pediatric Society noting the roles of certain members and those gaining Emeritus membership. Page 3 includes a list of those who have applied for active membership and those who have applied for associate membership.
Date: September 21, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert G. Frazier to Edith M. Bonnet, December 4, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Robert G. Frazier to Edith M. Bonnet, December 4, 1968]

Letter from Robert G. Frazier to Edith M. Bonnet informing her that she has "been granted Emeritus Fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics." According to the letter Emeritus Fellows have all the privileges of active members except voting and holding office.
Date: December 4, 1968
Creator: Frazier, Robert G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucy Rathbone to Classmates of 1919, March 17, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Lucy Rathbone to Classmates of 1919, March 17, 1969]

Letter from Lucy Rathbone to "Classmates of Nineteen-Nineteen" inviting them to her house for dessert after all of the activities in order to better catch up with each other.
Date: March 17, 1969
Creator: Rathbone, Lucy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
James E. Thompson, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.A.C.S., L.L.D., First President of the Texas Surgical Society (open access)

James E. Thompson, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.A.C.S., L.L.D., First President of the Texas Surgical Society

Presidential address given by Walter B. King, Jr. before the Texas Surgical Society in Waco, Texas. In the speech, King discusses James E. Thompson's life and accomplishments
Date: October 2, 1967
Creator: King, Walter B., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dr. Robert R. Moore]

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."
Date: 1962
Creator: De Laquil Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Origin and Development of the Texas Surgical Society (open access)

The Origin and Development of the Texas Surgical Society

Article describing the beginnings and history of the Texas Surgical Society, 1915-1960.
Date: 1960-23~
Creator: Crosthwait, R. Wilson
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Opening Remarks - Texas Surgical Society Galveston, Texas - October 4, 1965 (open access)

Opening Remarks - Texas Surgical Society Galveston, Texas - October 4, 1965

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.
Date: October 4, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Something for the Archives: 1915 - 1965 - 2015 (open access)

Something for the Archives: 1915 - 1965 - 2015

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.
Date: October 4, 1965
Creator: Sparkman, Robert S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Something for the Archives: 1915 - 1965 - 2015 (open access)

Something for the Archives: 1915 - 1965 - 2015

Handwritten draft 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.
Date: October 4, 1965
Creator: Sparkman, Robert S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Clinician's View of Medical Education (open access)

A Clinician's View of Medical Education

Article reprinted from the Texas State Journal of Medicine, discussing issues in medical education, such as a recent decline in applicants, teacher shortage, finances, and surgeon training.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Hartman, Albert W.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card: 1963] (open access)

[Christmas Card: 1963]

Holiday card from Doris and Bernard Appel featuring a photograph of Doris's sculpture and a carved panel from her sculpture series, The Hall of Medicine, that reads, "The future belongs to those who will have done most for suffering humanity. -Pasteur".
Date: 1963
Creator: Appel, Doris & Appel, Bernard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card: 1965~] (open access)

[Christmas Card: 1965~]

Holiday card from Doris and Bernard Appel featuring a photograph of Doris's sculpture of Lord Joseph Lister, along with two captions about his life and contributions to medicine.
Date: 1965
Creator: Appel, Doris & Appel, Bernard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Dodds to Edith Bonnet, October 30, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from C. H. Dodds to Edith Bonnet, October 30, 1968]

Letter from C. H. Dodds to Edith Bonnet saying that he is sorry she will not be able to make it to the "meetings of the Board of Directors at this time." According to the letter Dr. Bonnet has contributed a lot to the success of the Board.
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Dodds, C. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Poco a Poco (Little by Little) (open access)

Poco a Poco (Little by Little)

Booklet prepared by the Community Guidance Center of Bexar County, Texas outlining the history and growth of child guidance. The booklet also discusses the work of the Center, staff and board members and charts illustrating "Team Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Emotional Problems in Children."
Date: 1963
Creator: Community Guidance Center of Bexar County, Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Halsted Heritage (open access)

The Halsted Heritage

Presidential address given by J.W. Dockett before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Brindley discusses the life and accomplishments of Dr. William Stewart Halsted, former Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical School.
Date: October 6, 1963
Creator: Duckett, J. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Monroe Dunaway Anderson: Benefactor of Medicine and Mankind (open access)

Monroe Dunaway Anderson: Benefactor of Medicine and Mankind

Presidential address given by James Greenwood, Jr. before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Greenwood discusses Monroe Dunaway Anderson's life and accomplishments, as well as the work of the M.D. Anderson Foundation.
Date: October 5, 1964
Creator: Greenwood, James, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Surgeon (open access)

The Texas Surgeon

Presidential address given by G.V. Brindley, Jr. before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Brindley discusses the issue of responsibility to the patient.
Date: September 17, 1962
Creator: Brindley, G. V., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History