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This Harris County Medical Society sound recording comes from a 12" phonograph record. It contains four commercials, each one minute in length, regarding an upcoming vote for the location of the new Jefferson Davis Hospital. The segments cite increased traffic; duplication of administrative, maintenance, and personnel costs; and the geographic location of existing paitents as reasons to oppose a new facility in the Texas Medical Center and support a hospital on the present site. While the claims are mostly the same, each segment offers a slightly different way to frame the argument. The segments evoke radio programs such as quiz shows and mysteries. While the claims are mostly the same, each segment offers a slightly different way to frame the argument. Each segment concludes with a variation of the refrain "On July 26 vote for the new Jefferson Davis Hospital on the present site. Vote 'for' the hospital issue on July 26." Each segment runs approximately one minute, with a total recording time of 4:12 minutes.
Segment 1 (0:01) "The truth about Jefferson Davis Hospital" poses "Did you Know?" questions and concludes responses with "That's the Truth About JD."
Segment 2 (1:01) "The Case of the Dislocated Hospital" poses a mixture of questions and statements and invites "you the taxpayer to solve the case." This segment offers additional statistics and other information about the patients served by the hospital.
Segment 3 (2:06) uses the framing "Your Dr. Recommends...." to make the case.
Segment 4 (3:05) "Here's the case of tax vs. fiction on the hospital issue" frames opponents' arguments as "Fiction has it..." and then tells the audience "Fact has it...."

This video by the Junior League of Houston presents the findings of the League’s Mental Health Study Group convened in January 1957 to look at mental health services in Houston, Texas. The group points out problems including understaffing, lack of training opportunities, and limited facilities. At the time only Baylor University College of Medicine and the University of Houston had programs to train mental health professionals. In addition there were long wait times for mental health patients to be seen at hospitals. The Study Group suggests that the university programs need to be expanded to attract more mental health students and facilities need more funding. The video covers mental health services for both adults and children in Houston. The video also mentions the shifting idea that mental illness is a disease and talks about the emerging research that is being done.

"Help Wanted" was produced in the mid 1950's by The Junior League of Houston. League members Julia Schnapp, Sadie Cowin Blackbusn and Evelyn Houston were instrumental in the creation of them film. This documentary, along with its sister documentary, "In Their Shoes" examine the need for creating and maintaining mental health services in Houston, Texas.

An Interview with William A. Spencer, MD. Conducted by N. Don Macon. UT/TV Houston. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 2/29/1988. Dubbing Master. Runtime is 29:08 Minutes.
(0:40) Don Macon introduces the program and William Spencer, Head of The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and member of the faculty at Baylor College of Medicine.
(1:05) Spencer offers some details of his biography. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 16, 1922. He stayed there through high school, then went to Georgetown and later medical school and his residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins.
(1:55) Having been in medical school during World War II, and discusses the Army Specialized Training Program for physicians. He speaks about the founding of Johns Hopkins and its admission of women to study medicine as well as nursing. He speaks about being stationed at Fort Sam Houston for pediatrics, and then going to Fort Riley in Kansas for general medicine.
(4:01) They speak of Baylor College of Medicine moving to Houston from Dallas. Spencer discusses his first acquaintances with Baylor faculty Dr. Russell Blattner and Dr. Hebbel Hoff.
(5:34) Spencer discusses his work with polio and how it relates to rehabilitation. He speaks of the fear and uncertainty during the time of the polio epidemic. He notes how care for patients with polio was central to the development of centers for comprehensive care including research.
(8:37) He elaborates on how this approach developed in Houston, first at Jefferson Davis Hospital and then at later facilities. He speaks about the March of Dimes.
(10:14) Spencer traces rehabilitation in the United States to President Woodrow Wilson following World War I. He speaks more about the goals of rehabilitation as it developed.
(12:10) Going back to the Polio Respiratory Center at Jefferson Davis, Spencer speaks about orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Harrington. He offers additional insights about rehabilitation.
(14:53) They speak about The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. Spencer discusses the development of new instruments, the accumulation of data, and the eventual use of computers. He notes how this influenced care.
(18:50) Spencer speaks about the power of hope in recovery. He highlights the story of Nita Weil. He discusses the development of the first transitional unit to help patients move into independent living.
(22:34) They speak about accessibility. Spencer highlights the accessibility of facilities at the University of Houston. He credits advocacy by young people with disabilities in making changes.
(24:06) Macon brings up Thorkild Engen, Director of the Orthotic Program. Spencer discusses the evolution of various rehabilitation centers around the country.
(25:21) Spencer notes the widespread problem of disability. He highlights the National Academy of Science Institute of Medicine on Injury in America.
(27:28) Macon concludes the interview by citing some of Spencer’s current responsibilities.

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.

Miss Atkinson Sitting on her desk questioning a child and taking notes on her note book, at the Basement of Jefferson davis Hospital, Circa 1940.

In 1938 the TB Association accepted an invitation to move the clinic into a besement of Jefferson Davis Hospital at 702 Gillette Street. Scenes like these were encated there. The Physician shown is Dr. Elva Wright.

Photograph Presenting a Medical doctor examining a pateint on the exam room at the Basement of Jefferson Davis Hospital, Pneumothorax Clinc. Houston(Tex).

Southwestern Polio-myelitis Respiratory Center at Jefferson Davis Hospital. Building exterior.

A typed, thirty-four page transcript of an interview conducted by Charles T. Morrissey with Dr. Desmond at her residence in Houston, Texas, on June 16, 1987, as part of the Baylor College of Medicine Oral History Project. Includes a bar graph showing deliveries at Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston, Texas, from 1920 to 1984.

Reverse labeled, "At JDH [Jefferson David Hospital] nursery with Dr. Paul Gillette, nursery resident circa 1970? Dr. Gillette outstanding cardiologist at present." Color photograph measures 3" x 4 1/2" and has a white border.

Three rows of Hartford Project staff members sit in auditorium seating. Accompanying description identifies 1st row: medical student, Mrs. Arnold, Pricilla, Mrs. Mitchell, lab tech., Dr. Reba Hill. 2nd row: M. Desmond, L.L. Hill, Bob Franklin, Bruce Green, M.S., John Rusk, M.S., James Watts, M.S. 3rd row: Dr. Sam Henle (surgeon) - 2 of his assistants. Reverse labeled "Hartford Project." Stamped with "Medical Photographic Laboratory, Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston, Texas. File no. 6008-5-A, date 4-28-61." Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

Nurses of the newborn and transitional care nurseries of the Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, Texas stand outside the nurseries. Accompanying description identifies Mrs. Drake, Head Nurse, Newborn Services, sitting at desk. Helen Arnold (far left) and Pricilla (3rd from left) are of the Hartford Project. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Gerard stand behind Mrs. Drake. Dr. Desmond notes "can not remember names 2nd & 4th nurses." Reverse stamped with "Medical Photographic Laboratory, Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston, Texas. File no. 60236, date 7-28-60." 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.

Figure 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 shows infant in isolette with electrodes applied to chest for recording of EKG.

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 IV shows triplets two hours after birth. Figure V shows triplets at twenty-four hours of age.

Figure 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 shows twins, caption compares their body positions.

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 VII shows infant two hours after birth and experiencing respiratory distress. Figure VIII shows same infant at age three days.

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 IX shows infant aged twenty-four hours and experiencing respiratory distress. Figure X shows same infant at age one week.

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 "The John A. Hartford, Inc. Transitional Care Nursey, Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston." Reverse stamped "Medical Photography Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 63284, date 10-10-63."

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."

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 begins, "Electrodes which facilitate the monitoring of the heart rate and respiratory rate through the impedance pneumogram..." Reverse stamped "Medical Photography Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 63284, date 10-10-63."

Accompanying description notes photograph had a paper frame with the text, "Dr. Seward Wills [sic], Chair OB Gyn BCM [Baylor College of Medicine], Dr. George Jordan," and an attached note, "I believe this picture was taken at Dr. Wills' retirement party at J.D. (Jefferson Davis) Hosp. circa 1970-71." Color photograph measures 5" x 7".

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.

Four nurses stand at the end of a hallway. Photograph taken for the Hartford Project. Reverse labeled "JD Newborn Nsy in Annex, circa 1962." 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".

Exterior shot of the maternity building of the Jefferson Davis Hospital campus. Hospital is visible in background, as well as cars in parking lot. Photograph taken for the Hartford Project. Reverse labeled "Maternity Annex JD." 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".

A hospital staff member uses equipment in the transitional care nursery. 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".

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".

An infant lies in an incubator in a hospital nursery while monitored by an adjacent polygraph machine. Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7". 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".

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".

Hospital staf members move a cart loaded with medical equipment to the amblance bay. 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".

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".

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".

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".

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".

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".

Nurse at far right identified as Pauline Drake, nursery supervisor at Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston, Texas. Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

A newborn infant in supine position in an incubator has monitoring device placed on its chest. Umbilical stump is visible. Reverse stamped "Medical Photography Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 63284, date 10-10-63." Accompanying description identifies photograph as part of the Jefferson Davis Hospital Newborn Services morbidity study. Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

Infant is supine on a blanket with hands on chest. Reverse stamped, "Medical Photograph Dept., Ben Taub General Hosp., Houston, Texas. File no. 60124-B. Date 3-31-60." Accompanying description identifies photograph as part of the Jefferson Davis Hospital Newborn Services morbidity study. Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

Nurse sits in a chair holding up an infant in an open blanket. The nurses' uniform shows the word "Jefferson," likely for Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, Texas. The infant is wearing a shirt, cloth diaper, and ankle ID bracelet; the umbilical stump is visible above the diaper. Accompanying description reads, "Unknown white male, 6#-0. Hosp #63265 63268, 3/1-3/11." Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Nurse holds up a clothed newborn to the glass panel of a door. Three people peer at the infant from the other side of the door. Accompanying description reads, "Unknown white male, 6# 0. Hosp #63265 or #63268, 3/1-3/11." Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

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."

View of Jefferson Davis Hospital Nurses' Home, as well as the courtyard, parking lot, cars, and passersby. The photograph was taken from the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital on Buffalo Drive.

View of San Felipe Courts Apartments in Houston's Fourth Ward, with downtown Houston visible in the distance. The photograph was taken from the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital on Buffalo Drive.

Marvin Rape and Roy "Spike" Davis on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, overlooking the neighborhood. The photograph was taken from an adjacent rooftop at Jefferson Davis Hospital.

Fred Weller seated on the edge of the rootop of Jefferson Davis Hospital.

Fred Weller and Marvin Rape on the rootop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, with the San Felipe Courts and downtown Houston in the background.

Bobby Jones and Marvin Rape on the rootop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, with the San Felipe Courts and downtown Houston in the background.

Jack [Robinson?] and Louis Gibson on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, overlooking the wooded area along Buffalo Bayou.

Man identified as "Tom - X-ray technician", seated on the ledge of the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital. Buffalo Drive, San Felipe Courts, and downtown Houston are visible in the background.

Bobby Jones, Larry Carlton, and Marvin Rape on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital. San Felipe Courts and downtown Houston are visbile in the background.

Morris Britton leaning against a brick wall on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital.

Jewel Daughtey on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, with Buffalo Drive, the San Felipe Courts, and downtown Houston in the background.

Homer Allgood seated on the edge of the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital, overlooking the wooded area along Buffalo Bayou.

Henry Ryan, Homer Allgood, and Ernie [Halle?] sunbathing and having a snack on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital. The Nurses' Home and adjacent neighborhood are visible in the background.

Fred Weller, Homer Allgood, and another man sunbathing and having a snack on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital. The Nurses' Home and adjacent neighborhood are visible in the background.

Henry Ryan, Larry Carlton, Homer Allgood, Morris Britton, and Ernie [Halle?] on the rooftop of Jefferson Davis Hospital. The Nurses' Home and adjacent neighborhood are visible in the background.

Oscar Garza [James?] at a sink shaving.

Fred Weller and Barnett together on a bed.

Fred Weller standing outside a house in front of a car (1946-1948 Studebaker Champion).

Fred Weller opening the door to get into a car (1946-1948 Studebaker Champion).

Robert Lee Mathis in the driver's seat of a car (1948 Chevrolet).

Jim and B.J. McNeil in a parking lot outside of a building with neon sign reading "Dine".

Fred Weller and Bob Mathis standing beside a car (1940 Oldsmobile) outside the entrance to a hopsital building.

Henry Ryan and [Soph?] standing beside a car outside a hospital building.

Roy "Spike" Davis and his unidentified girlfriend standing beside a car (1946-1948 Studebaker) outside a hospital building.

Ken Jones and Gwen in bathing suits standing beside a car (Studebaker Land Cruiser) parked on the beach.

Larry Carlton, Paul Lenksy, and John and Jim Fish posing by a car (1947-1948 Chevrolet Fleetline) parked on a highway.

Paul Lensky, Jim Fish, Larry Carlton, and John Fish standing by a car (1947-1948 Chevolet) in Monterrey, Mexico. Another person is on the ground, possibly working on the car.

The script for the film "Help Wanted" (1958). It is the transcript for the audio of the the film. See film AVF.MS238.001.