Two photographs of flooding at the University of Texas Computer Center under Garage 1. The first shows the garage with cars, while the second shows a room with data tapes scattered about.

Groundbreaking Ceremony and Construction of the New High School for the Health Professions Building. Several people place shovels with bows into the dirt, while others look on.

Aerial view of the Texas Medical Center looking northeast, with downtown Houston visible in the background.

Dr. M. D. Levy and Dr. Melville Cody study William Hunter

Medical students studies in carrels by windows in the Jesse H. Jones Library.

Aerial view of the Texas Medical Center looking east. Rice Stadium and a neighborhood are visible in the foreground. Hermann Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Methodist Hopsital, M. D. Anderson Cancer Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital are visible, with Hermann Park in the distance.

The San Jacinto Lung Association records include correspondence, legal documents, budgets, tuberculosis statistics, committee reports and minutes, printed materials, scrapbooks, articles, christmas seals, and photographs that document the history, community services, staff and administration of the San Jacinto Lung Association. Most notably, the collection highlights the organization’s public health programs to prevent and control tuberculosis as well as its Christmas Seal fundraising campaigns.

The materials are arranged in three series: Organization Records (1911-1993), Photographs (1895-1969), and Scrapbooks (1924-1974). The collection equals 13 cubic feet (12 document and oversize boxes).The materials are in fair condition. Some items were damaged or lost during the flood caused by Tropical Storm Allison in 2001.

In the rear the clinic was plagued by old Man Bayou which relentlessly year after year eroded its bank to beneath th building, requiring all kinks of props like these seen here to keep the structure from toppling into th bayou.

On the verso side are the printed words "Private Mailing Card Authorized by Act of Congress, May 19, 1898." There is no message, address or stamp.

Recto side of this picture postcard shows three-story gray building with trees in front of porch area on street with words "Christian Sanitarium, Houston Heights, Houston, Texas" in red letters in upper left corner.

Verso side has the printed words "Post Card". There is no message, address or stamp.

Architectural photograph of the Baylor University College of Medicine under construction, looking north the bayou. Only structural elements of the building are visible in the foreground, while the facade has been added to the building wing in the distance.

Architectural photograph of the Baylor University College of Medicine under construction, looking north to the bayou. Machinery clears the site, with dirt and logs visible.

Aerial view of the Texas Medical Center looking northwest. Baylor College of Medicine is in the foreground, with Hermann Hospital, and the Hermann Professional Building behind it. Rice University is also visible in the background. Much of the surrounding area remains wooded.

Exterior view of the Jesse H. Jones Librry Building, home of the Texas Medical Center Library. Cars are parked on the road by the side of the building.

Dr. Murdina M. Desmond, faculty of Baylor College of Medicine, uses a stethoscope to examine a newborn baby. The baby appears to be in an incubator in a neonatal intensive care unit.

A Baylor College of Medicine physician marks an electrocardiogram read-out with a pen.

The surgical intensive care unit of the Texas Heart Institute. The nursing station with instruments and a seated nurse are visible in the foreground.

Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Cora and Webb Mading Building exterior view.

Ben Taub General Hospital exterior view with parking lot and cards in the foreground.

Three University of Texas School of Nursing students seated with papers and a tape player.

Methodist Hospital building exterior, showing the front entrance, as well as driveway with cars.

Gate in front of the entrance to Hermann Hospital. The photographic print has been cropped slightly, as photographer Frank Schlueter's name is only partially visible.

Houston Infirmary building exterior. The Infirmary is identified by a sign on the roof. The long, two-story building features a balcony and has a fence separating it from the road. A few people stand outside. The Infirmary, located at Washington Avenue and 10th Street, operated from 1876-1913.

Accompanying description states, "Drs. Hansen (?) Browne & Desmond at Meyer Center discussing Desmond clinic."The doctors stand in conversation in an examination room with medical equipment in a color photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", with a narrow black border. A framed poster on the wall reads, "It's OK to be You!"

Accompanying correspondence indicates photograph was taken during the Baylor Medical Alumni Association annual banquet on June 12, 1976. Dr. Desmond smiles at the camera while holding the award with Dr. Jerry C. Marcontell, the new president of the alumni association. Black-and-white photograph measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a narrow white border.

Doctors wearing formal attire stand together in front of a framed portrait of Dr. Russell Blattner. Reverse labeled, "Drs Taylor Desmond Hsu & McNamara[,] Blattner Conf. Rm. TCH," referring to Dr. Fred M. Taylor, Dr. Murdina M. Desmond, Dr. Katherine Hsu, and Mr. Dan G. McNamara. Color photograph measures 5" x 6 3/4".

Dr. Desmond is seated in front of wallpapered wall with wainscoting. In front of her is a vertical, clear glass plaque with the engraved words, "Recommendation of Commendation, Murdina MacFarquhar Desmond MD." Reverse labeled, "Dr M Desmond Emeritus Nov. 87 cl.cl. Office of public affairs." Crop marks visible on front of photo. Black-and-white photograph measures 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" and has a 1/4" white border.

Dr. Lifschitz stands at a podium and hands a wrapped present to a seated Dr. Desmond in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Dr. Reba Hill stands behind Dr. Desmond. Two flower arrangements and a big box are on the table in front of Dr. Desmond. Reverse labeled, "Dr. Marta Lifschitz" and stamped in black ink, "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Lifschitz stands at a podium and hands a wrapped present to a seated Dr. Desmond in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Two flower arrangements and a big box are on the table in front of Dr. Desmond. Reverse labeled, "Dr. Marta Lifschitz" and stamped in black ink, "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Desmond stands at a podium and shares a laugh with a seated Dr. Ralph Feigen in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse labeled, "Desmond & Feigen Retirement lunch," and stamped in black in, "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Rev. Margaret Desmond, Dr. Desmond's daughter, stands at a podium and is shown laughing. Seated to her left is Dr. Ralph Feigen. The decor of a hotel conference room is visible in the background in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse labeled, "Mgt Desmond & Dr. Feigen," and stamped in black in, "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Reba Michels Hill stands at the podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon in a Houston Marriott Medical Center conference room in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse labeled, "Dr. Reba Hill," and stamped in black with "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Arnold J. Rudolph speaks from a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Flower arrangements are by the podium and a chandelier is visible in the background in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

From left to right, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. C. William Daeschner, Dr. Reba M. Hill, and Dr. Desmond sit at a banquet table at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Ralph Feigin, Virginia McFarland, and Dr. L. Stanley James sit at a banquet table at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Danny Williamson speaks while standing at a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Susan Stabe speaks while standing at a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Geraldine Wilson speaks while standing at a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Mary MacFarquhar (in red coat), Dr. Desmond's sister, stands with Kay Williamson at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Photograph shows a hotel banquet room full of seated attendees chatting with one another at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Balloons, Lay's potato chips bags, and glasses of water are on the tabletops. Accompanyind description states, "Dr. Sally Dunton." This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Accompanying description only identifies Dr. Jack Montgomery, but not his location in the photograph. Many attendess are visible seated in the banquet room of Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Desmond stands besides a large white sheet cake and shakes the hand of Dr. Franklin "Jim" Harberg at a retirement luncheon in her honor at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. James M. Adams stands back between the two. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

From left to right, Geneva Gamble, Julien Rosenthal, Dr. Desmond, Dr. John Pickett, and Doris Pickett, stand together and hold drinking glasses while at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. and Mrs. L. Jefferson stand in conversation with Russell and Virginia McFarland at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. L. Jefferson, identified in accompanying description, may be Dr. Larry S. Jefferson. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Lifschitz speaks from the podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Flower arrangements are placed by the podium and a chandelier is visible in the background in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Daeschner speaks from the podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Flower arrangements are placed by the podium and a chandelier is visible in the background in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Desmond stands at a podium. Two photographs within one frame rest on the ground, leaning against the podium. This dedication took place April 24, 1992 in Houston, Texas. Black-and-white photograph measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Accompanied by a speech and letter written by Dr. Reba Michels Hill.

Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Taylor sit center first row. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Reverse is labeled "file no. 6205-14, date 7-13-62," and stamped with "Department of Visual Education, Baylor University College of Medicine, 1200 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, Texas." First row, left to right, Dr. Katherine Hsu, Dr. Chao, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Donald Fernbach, Dr. Harrison, Dr. Murdina Desmond.

First row, left to right, Dr. Katherine Hsu, Dr. Donald Fernbach, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Martha Yow, Dr. Murdina Desmond, unidentified. Black-and-white photograph measures 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" and is mounted on cardboard.

A fifteen page typed history of the newborn section in the Baylor College of Medicine Pediatrics department, from 1947 to 1969. Written by Dr. Murdina Desmond, it includes some of her personal history and identifies key personnel, such as Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Martha Yow, Dr. Arnold Jack Rudolph, Dr. Reba Hill, Dr. Rebecca Pineda, Dr. Geraldine Wilson.

Medical staff use stethoscope on held infant. Other infants are in incubators. Photograph taken for the Hartford Project. Reverse labeled "Transitional Care Nsy, Hartford Project." Stamped with "Medical Photography Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 63284, date 10-10-63." Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

Figures from "Progress Report to the John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. Concerning 1) A Transitional Care Nursey 2) An Artificial Placenta" by the Departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Surgery, Baylor University College of Medicine. Figure I shows characteristic attitude of standard infant. Figure II demonstrates alerting behavior.

Photograph from "Progress Report to the John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc., January 1, 1963 through December 31, 1963, Concerning 1) A Transitional Care Nursey 2) An Artificial Placenta" by the Departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Surgery, Baylor University College of Medicine. Caption reads "Monitoring of Electrocardiogram, Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate in an Infant under Study in The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. Transitional Care Nursery." Reverse stamped "Medical Photography Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 63284, date 10-10-63."

Accompanying correspondence from Dr. Reba Michels Hill to Dr. Desmond indicates photograph taken by Jim deLeon to document the closing of Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, Texas, in 1989, and the move to Ben Taub Hospital. Color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5".

In a hospital nursery a masked nurse holds a bottle up to an infant in an incubator whose head and torso are held up by the nurse's other hand. The nurses' arms are extended through ports in the incubator. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10". Handwritten on reverse is "Oril" and "5." Stamped "Jan 22 7 17 PM '54." Stamped box shows "When wanted: Owl & Sunday, From: Bertelsen - Sanders, [Illegible] Chow Time - w/Sty."

Babies sit upright together on a rug with black puppies crawling on their legs. Reverse stamped "Mar 12 1 59 PM '55." Handwritten note on reverse "Conklin Triplets, born to John Conklin, Ped Resident." The triplets are likely Douglas Coleman, Barbara, and William Scott, Jr., born to William Scott Conkling, a resident of the Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Program from 1953 to 1955.