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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 banquet taking place in a room with colums and other classical or Greek-themed scenes painted on the walls. R. Lee Clark is seated at the head table.

R. Lee Clark and two other men at the head table of a banquet set in a room with classical or Greek scenes on the wall

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.

Frederick Elliott, R. Lee Clark, Julia Bertner, and William Bates

R. Lee Clark and three other men viewing M. D. Anderson Hospital's Cobalt-60 Iradiator

Display of four architectural drawings of the University of Texas facilities in the Texas Medical Center

Julia Bertner and an unidentified man at the "1953" cornerstone of the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research

Julia Bertner, Hugh Roy Cullen, and others at a ceremony for the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research

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

Woman seated in a rattan or wicker chair, probablly on a porch. Likely a member of the Bertner or Williams family.

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

Julia Bertner preparing to drive a golf ball

Julia Bertner seated in a wicker or rattan chair

Julia Bertner standing on a dirt road beside a field

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

Portrait of Julia Bertner in a formal dress

Oval-shaped portrait of E.W. Bertner

Portrait of Julia Bertner wearing a hat

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 Julia Bertner in a dress with a bow seated in front of a plant

Portrait of Julia Bertner looking over her shoulder

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

Fourth Annual Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research Remarks by Judge Dudley K. Woodward, Jr. and E. W. Bertner, M.D.

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.

Invitation, Map, and Program. Invitation reads, "The Board of Regents of the University of Texas and The Director and Staff of the M.D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research request the honor of your presence at the Breaking of the Ground for the New Hospital Building at The Texas Medical Center Houston, Texas Wednesday, December twenty, four o'clock." Program includes "The Star Spangled Banner;" Invocation by Rev. Charles L. King, D.D.; Greeting by Dr. Randolph Lee Clark, Jr.; Introduction of Official Guests; Address by Judge James Pinckney Hart; Tribute to the Memory of the Late E. W. Bertner, M.D.; Breaking of the Ground; "The Eyes of Texas;" and Benediction by Rev. John J. Roach.

Remarks of Dudley K. Woodward, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Unviersity of Texas on the occasion of Breaking Ground for the M.D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research Houston, Texas. Included is a remembrance of E. W. Bertner noting, "Throughout time as The Texas Medical Center grows and the University of Texas in this Center grows with it, the name of Ernest [sic] William Bertner will be upon the lips and in the hearts of all those who appraise at their true worth vision, determination and courage beyond belief."

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