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[Letter from Dr. Glen R. Leymaster to National Board Members of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, August 5, 1966]
Letter from Dr. Glen R. Leymaster to The Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania National Board members, expressing appreciation to those helped support the Woman's Medical College at the Business and Professional Women's Club National Convention in Atlanta.
Date:
August 5, 1966
Creator:
Leymaster, Glen R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[News Article: Endowed Chair Honors Pathologist, draft]
Draft of a short news article intended to accompany a photograph in a newspaper. The text describes a photo of Dr. Grover E. Murray, and Willard Paine expressing their gratitude to Dr. May Owen for establishing the endowed Chair in Pathology in the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University. The photo is not included.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Tarpley, Dan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to C. Lincoln Williston, August 20, 1986]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston discussing her nomination for an award, and thanking him for his guidance.
Date:
August 20, 1986
Creator:
Owen, May
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Haskell M. Monroe, October 25, 1982]
2 copies of a letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Haskell M. Monroe in support of Dr. May Owen's nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal. He details her work providing loans to 320 medical students from her own resources, establishing the School of Medical Technology at Tarleton State University, establishing the May Owen Chair in Pathology at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, and starting the Physicians Benevolent Fund.
Date:
October 25, 1982
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: TMA Reins Presented To Dr. Owen]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen becoming the 95th president of the Texas Medical Association, and other events that transpired at a TMA annual session. The article also discusses legislation concerning federal-oriented health insurance plans. The article also includes a photo Dr. Louis M. Orr, and a photo of Dr. Owen accepting a gavel from the out-going president, Dr. Harvey Renger, as president-elect, Dr. Franklin W. Yeager, looks on.
Date:
April 13, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Honored With Doctors' Top Award]
2 newspaper clippings of an article about the presentation of a gold-headed cane to Dr. May Owen for her service in medicine. The article mentions that Dr. Owen was the first woman to receive the prestigious award from the Tarrant County Medical Society, details some of the other honors Dr. Owen had received, and describes the events surrounding the award's presentation. A picture of Dr. Owen receiving the award is included in the article. On the back of the page is a letterhead for the Texas Medical Association.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Jim Bob Brame to Linda L. Ramsey, January 7, 1987]
Letter from Dr. Jim Bob Brame to Linda L. Ramsey, endorsing the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the 1987 Distinguished Woman Physician-Scientist Award. He details her career and accomplishments, as well as her dedication to excellence in medicine.
Date:
January 7, 1987
Creator:
Brame, Jim Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, September 9, 1971]
Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Bird discussing insurance for loans for medical students, the prospect of funding from the Federal Government, and statistics on student loans through the Dr. Owen Trust and the Dr. S. E. Thompson Fund.
Date:
September 9, 1971
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: High Honors Given Two Doctors Here]
Newspaper clipping of an article about two Fort Worth Doctors receiving honors: Dr. May Owen and Dr. L. H. Reeves. The article includes details of the medical society meeting where these honors were presented, and includes a photograph of Dr. May Owen. The clipping is mounted on the back of State Medical Association of Texas stationary.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Haskell M. Monroe to Dr. Joe B. Rushing, September 7, 1982]
Letter from Dr. Haskell M. Monroe to Dr. Joe B. Rushing asking him for his nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal. He discusses past awardees and the guidelines for the award.
Date:
September 7, 1982
Creator:
Monroe, Haskell M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, December 2, 1968]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, thanking him for approving a Hall of Science and history. She also briefly discusses the project itself.
Date:
December 2, 1968
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. James H. Sammons to Members of the Board of Councilors, March 27, 1969]
Letter from Dr. James H. Sammons to the members of the Board of Councilors discussing the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the Distinguished Service Award. He mentions that he is including a copy of biographical information on Dr. Owen.
Date:
March 27, 1969
Creator:
Sammons, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Dr. Chase, December 15, 1976]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Dr. Chase discussing a picture of his father, his father's diploma, and other materials concerning his father, for the Texas Medical Association library.
Date:
December 15, 1976
Creator:
Owen, May
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, July 29, 1986]
Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen congratulating her on her selection for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Also included are photocopies of a newspaper article about the honor.
Date:
July 29, 1986
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 13 Texas women picked for Hall of Fame]
Newspaper clipping of an article about 13 women selected for induction into the third Texas Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Lavinia Griffith, Jody Conradt, Mary Kay Ash, Ada Simond, Caro Crawford Brown, Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco, Dr. May Owen, Hermine Dalkowitz, Margaret Cousins, Anne Legendre Armstrong, Sally Kirsten Ride, Alicia Chacon, and Frances E. Goff. The article discusses each of the inductees and their contributions to society.
Date:
August 20, 1986
Creator:
Daily News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Marilyn Baker to Dr. May Owen, 1962-08-31]
Letter from Mrs. Marilyn Baker to Dr. May Owen discussing Dr. Owen's request for one of the Texas State Journal of Medicine's editors to help her with an editorial and referring her to a Mrs. Murphey.
Date:
August 31, 1962
Creator:
Baker, Marilyn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Program for event honoring Dr. May Owen
Program for an event honoring Dr. May Owen put on by the Tarrant County Junior College Chapter of the Texas Nursing Students Association and Department of Nursing, held on Sunday afternoon, February 14, 1982, at the College Student Union Building.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, August 12, 1971]
Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen discussing plans for a library for Texas Tech University, and thanking her for information about M. Bruce Edward Cox. He also mentions she should disregard a mailing from the Special Libraries Association.
Date:
August 12, 1971
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen and the Texas Medical Association]
Four newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen and the Texas Medical Association. The first article discusses Dr. Owen's receiving a distinguished service award. The second article discusses California's false claims that Dr. Roberta Fenlon was the first woman elected as president of a stat medical society. The third article features a photograph of Dr. Owen, newly elected to President of the TMA, with her predecessor, Dr. Franklin W. Yeager. The fourth article briefly discusses plans for the TMA District 1 annual meeting in Pecos, Texas.
Date:
{1960-07-08,1960-09-28,1961-01-26,1971-03-31}
Creator:
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston, October 11, 1982]
Letter from Mr. Bill Lace to Mr. Lincoln Williston thanking him for agreeing to write a letter in support of Dr. May Owen's nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award. He mentions that he is including a copy of the letter concerning the award, sent to Joe B. Rushing by Dr. Haskell Monroe.
Date:
October 11, 1982
Creator:
Lace, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[May Owen Signatures]
A series of nearly identical signatures by Dr. May Owen. One of the signatures is crossed out.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Owen, May
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History