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"Passing in Review" is a radio program that aired on KPRC radio in Houston, Texas. First half of this episode provides a narrative of the process of donating blood to the M. D. Anderson Hospital Blood Bank. The second half of the episode has Dr. E. W. Bertner - acting director of M. D. Anderson Hospital - and first president of the Texas Medical Center - advocates for donating blood and cancer research. [E. W. Bertner, MD papers, MS002, Texas Medical Center Library, McGovern Historical Center]

Dr. E. W. Bertner Addresses the 4th Symposium of Cancer Research. Dr. Bertner is the guest of honor for M. D. Anderson Hospital 4th Symposium of Cancer Research in 1950. He addressed the meeting remotely from his residence in the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas. [E. W. Bertner, MD papers, MS002, Texas Medical Center Library, McGovern Historical Center]

E. W. Bertner receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in his Rice Hotel apartment. Bertner is in academic regalia, surrounded by women, including his wife Julia Bertner.

E. W. Bertner receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in his Rice Hotel apartment. Bertner, Dr. W. H. Moursund and Dr. W. R. White appear in academic regalia, accompanied by Hugh Roy Cullen.

E. W. Bertner receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in his Rice Hotel apartment. Bertner is in academic regalia and surrounded by Jesse Jones, William Bates, three nurses, and others.

E. W. Bertner receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in his Rice Hotel apartment. Bertner is in academic regalia shaking hands with Jesse Jones, and accompanied by P. P. Butler, Dr. W. H. Moursund, and Dr. W. R. White.

E. W. Bertner receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in his Rice Hotel apartment. Bertner is accompanied by Dr. W. H. Moursund, Dr. Brown, Dr. Gooch, and Dr. W. R. White.

Julia Bertner giving her husband E. W. Bertner a kiss as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Baylor at a ceremony in their Rice Hotel apartment

E. W. Bertner (left), President of the Texas Medical Center, receives a certificate from Leland Anderson (center) and Bishop Clinton S. Quinn at the Texas Medical Center Dedication Dinner

E. W. Bertner, Dr. Bowman C. Crowell, Representative Arthur C. Cato, and Dr. Frank E. Adair at the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research dedicatory dinner sponsored by the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Back of photo is marked for publication.

E. W. Bertner, Colonel Ike Ashburn, Dr. James H. Park at the Arabia Temple Emergency Hospital Unit

E. W. Bertner in his white coat and other men in suits at banquet setting on a large covered porch

A crowd assembled for the dedication of Methodist Hospital, which is still under construction. E. W. Bertner is seated in the car next to the stage. Image likely taken around the spring of 1950 based on the dress of the crowd. Dr. Bertner died in July 1950.

Hugh Roy Cullen on stage speaking at the dedication of Methodist Hospital, which is still under construction. A crowd is gathered, including E. W. Bertner who is in the car next to the stage. Note on back reads, "dedication of Methodist Hospital-- Bill in car on the side. Too ill to get out." Image likely taken around the spring of 1950 based on the dress of the crowd. Dr. Bertner died in July 1950.

An unidentified man on stage speaking at the dedication of Methodist Hospital, which is still under construction. A crowd is gathered, including E. W. Bertner who is in the car next to the stage. Note on back reads, "dedication of Methodist Hospital." Image likely taken around the spring of 1950 based on the dress of the crowd. Dr. Bertner died in July 1950.

Lt. E. W. Bertner in military uniform outside a building, possibly in Europe

E. W. Bertner, holding a gun, and a woman seated on the ground outdoors. Back reads, "Bill + Lida"

E. W. Bertner standing outside of a country house wearing ranch attire

E. W. Bertner in a white suit and hat standing on the sidewalk outside of 3653 Mt. Vernon Street in Houston

E. W. Bertner and another man in a car in the country

E. W. Bertner, Julia Bertner, and another man posing for a portrait

E. W. Bertner and Julia Bertner in front of a tree. Back reads, "Mantorville, Minnesota Summer 1948"

E. W. Bertner, Julia Bertner, and family posing for a portrait outdoors

E. W. Bertner in hunting attire seated outside a building, with a dog. Back of photograph reads, "Lake Jackson"

E. W. Bertner in ranch or hunting attire, seated outdoors and having a drink. A boat on water is visible in the background.

E. W. Bertner and Julia Bertner posing outdoors, probably in Houston

E. W. Bertner seated with a book in his Rice Hotel apartment. Inscription on back reads, "Uncle Bill Bertner Rice Hotel".

E. W. Bertner with a dog on the steps of a country house. Another man stands on the screened-in porch behind them.

E. W. Bertner posing in front of a hedge, probably in Houston

E. W. Bertner, Julia Bertner, and members of the Williams family posing in front of a hedge. Inscription on back reads, "Bill + Julie Bertner (left), [Meme] + Joe Arnold, Granny - Lida Lucy Williams, Lida + Jane."

E. W. Bertner assisting a child seated on a horse

E. W. Bertner and others gathered in front of cars parked in the country

E. W. Bertner indoors, crouching and looking at caught fish laid out on newspaper

E. W. Bertner in a suit leaning against a car parked in the countryside

Copy photograph of a framed portrait of E. W. Bertner

Oval-shaped portrait of E.W. Bertner

Portrait of E. W. Bertner in a suit seated at a desk

Portrait of E. W. Bertner in a suit seated at a desk with his hand to his forehead

Portrait of E. W. Bertner in a suit

Program and Menu for the Pre-nuptial Stag Dinner in honor of Dr. Ernst William Bertner, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, Thursday November Twenty-third Nineteen Twenty-two, having as hosts Dr. Ralph Cooley, Mr. Barney B. Morton

Letter from Robert Jolly, Superintendent of Memorial Hospital, to E. W. Bertner, congratulating him on his election to Chief of Hermann Hospital Staff.

Western Union telegrams from E. W. Bertner's family and Dr. C. R. Chesnutt to E. W. Bertner congratulating him on the establishment of the Texas Medical Center

Script for KPRC radio talk by E. W. Bertner presented by the Citizen's Cancer Committee, and accompanying letter from Stephen R. Wilhelm

Texas Medical Center Dedicatory Dinner Menu and Program, also featuring a map of the Texas Medical Center. Program includes Invocation by Rev. T. P. O'Rourke; Purposes and Influences of Medical Centers by Dr. Raymond B. Allen; Texas Medical Center, Its History to Date by George A. Hill, Jr.; Presentation of the Title to Texas Medical Center Property by M. D. Anderson Foundation; Texas Medical Center, Its Future by Dr. E. C. Bertner [sic]; Benediction by Dr. Allen Green; and Music by String Ensemble, Houston Symphony Orchestra.

This folder contains several documents including Bertner's Texas Operator Driver's License, March 21, 1949; his Harris County Civilian Defense Card, April 30, 1942; his business card, undated; his Southern Pacific Lines Pass, 1949-1951; and others

This folder contains personal correspondence between E. W. Bertner and others. It includes a letter to E. W. Bertner from his father Gus Bertner, on the subject of Dr. Bertner going to France during World War I.