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

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

Portrait of Ernst William Bertner by Bachrach

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

Portrait of Ernst William Bertner by Gittings

Autographed portrait of Ernst William Bertner, MD, Acting Director M.D. Anderson Hospital 1942-1946.

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.

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

"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]

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

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.

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

Texas Children's Hospital Foundation Trustees inspecting the site of the Children's Hospital and Research Institute in the Texas Medical Center, November 9, 1947. Left to right: Dr. David Greer, President of the Children's Foundation; Nina J. Cullinan; Dr. John K. Glen; Dr. E. W. Bertner, President of the Texas Medical Center; D Leopold L. Meyer, Treasurer of the Children's Foundation; Dr. George W. Salmon; and Dr. A. Lane Mitchell.

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

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

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]

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

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.

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

Portrait of Ernst William Bertner, possibly cropped from a larger photograph.

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 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.

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.

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."

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."

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

Folder contains 2 copies of the biography of Dr. Bertner and his vision of the Texas Medical Center by Dr. William D. Seybold.

Col. William B. Bates, Part 3 of 3. Interviewed by Don Macon. Col. Bates discusses further the relationships of the M. D. Anderson Foundation and the institutions in the Texas Medical Center. He speaks of Dr. E. W. Bertner and Dr. R. Lee Clark. Col. Bates then turns to his interest in education and Texas History. He describes the evolution of the University of Houston and his participation in the San Jacinto historical Association. A discussion of the involvement of the Houston Chamber of Commerce in the development of the Texas Medical Center concludes the series. (MDAH Master #30-1-73)

Frederick C. Elliott, DDS, Interview, Part 2 of 5, U-matic Tape, Master. 1932-1943. Interviewed by Don Macon. Video recorded 7/23/1973. Produced for the Texas Medical Center Historical Resources Project. Part 2 of this series covers Dr. Elliott's activities from 1932, when he became Dean of the Texas Dental College, until 1943 when the school was brought into the University of Texas System as the Dental Branch in Houston. The Texas Dental College faced financial problems. The faculty was primarily composed of part time staff. Dr. Elliott went to work to improve teaching methods, recruit student and patients for the clinic. Dr. Elliott served on numerous health committees such as the Houston Board of Health and the Public health Commission of the Houston Chamber of Commerce. The image of the Texas Dental College changed from a place that only trained dentists to a health education and awareness institution. During these years Dr. Elliott met Col. William B. Bates who was Chairman of the School Board and Dr. E. W. Bertner who also served on the Houston Board of Health. Efforts to make the Texas Dental College a state school were revived in 1939. House Bill #278 was passed in 1943, and the University of Texas Dental Branch came into being on September 1st. of that year.

Frederick C. Elliott, DDS, Interview, Part 3 of 5, U-matic Tape, Master. 1943-1953. Interviewed by Don Macon. Video Tape Recorded 7/25/1973. Approximately 30min. MDAH Master # 38-1-73. Produced for Texas Medical Center Historical Resources Project. Part 3 begins with a review of material that has gone before. Dr. Elliott discusses the study made by a committee appointed by the University of Texas Board of Regents to recommend locations of the Univeristy of Texas Health Units. He describes the planning and construction of a new building to house the Dental Branch at Houston. Dr. Elliott discusses this association during these years with Dr. E.W. Bertner, Col. William B. Bates, Mr. John Freeman and Dr. R. Lee Clark. He gives insight to the man, Dr. E. W. Bertner, and touches briefly on his tragic illness and death. In 1954 Dr. Elliott was asked to become Executive Director of the Texas Medical Center, Inc. Dr. Elliot tells of his decision to leave the dental school to head a busy medical center that was in the midst of active development.

Julia Williams Bertner Naylor. Interview by Don Macon. Mrs. Naylor discusses elements of her personal history, her marriage to Dr. E. W. Bertner in 1922, their home at the Rice Hotel for 28 years and their leisure homes at Lake Jackson and the farm near Hempstead. She talks about Dr. Bertner's background, his family history, his education, and his close association with members of the MD Anderson Foundation and others instrumental in the founding and development of the Texas Medical Center. MDAH Master #60-1-73. 10/4/1973. 32:00

W. Leland Anderson. Interviewed by Don Macon. Mr. Anderson, President of the Board of TMC, Inc., discusses the Anderson Clayton Company and the family relationship with the founders. He talks about his uncle, Mr. M. D. Anderson, Dr. E. W. Bertner and the trustees of the M. D. Anderson Foundation. He discusses the evolution of the Texas Medical Center and the formation of the TMC, Inc., defining the function of its Board of Directors. (MDAH Master #64-1-73)

Mr. Robert A. Shepherd. interviewed by Don Macon. 2/12/1974. 57min. MDAH Master #84-1-74. Mr. Shepherd, long time attorney with Vinson & Elkins, joined the board of Methodist Hospital in 1943, and served as their legal counsel for many years. Mr. Shepherd discussed his personal family history as residents of Huntsville and later Colorado City, Texas where he was acquainted with the Gus Bertner family and a friend of Bill Bertner. He spoke of his entrance into law school at the Universty of Texas, his military service which interrupted his education, and his studies after the war in the law office of his father, Judge James L. Shepherd. He noted that he was sworn in to the bar on his 27th birthday, 7/7/1921. He gives a history of the Methodist Hospital as well as of the Texas Medical Center. He tells of his roles as board member of Methodist and as their legal representative.

Dr. David A. Wood. Interviewed by Don Macon. Video recorded 9/25/1975. Approx. 30min. Color-Sound. MDAH Master #401-1-75. Produced for The University of Texas - Texas Medical Center Historical Resources Project. Dr. Wood briefly discussed his early history from his birth near the River of Lost Souls, in New Mexico through events that led to his interest n Pathology. He spoke of his wife who is a RN and his five children, one of whom is a MD, another who is interested in academic medicine. Sketching his career, Dr. Woods provided information about the American Cancer Society. He also talked about Dr. E. W. Bertner, Dr. R. Lee Clark, Dr. Murray Copeland, Dr. Grant Taylor, and Senator Frank Church. Dr. Wood emphasizes that the cancer story is a message of hope.

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

Oval-shaped portrait of E.W. Bertner

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

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

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

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

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 indoors, crouching and looking at caught fish laid out on newspaper

Portrait of E. W. Bertner in a suit

John H. Freeman, Part 1 of 2. Interviewed by Don Macon. Mr. Freeman, prominent attorney, member of the TMC Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Board of the MD Anderson Foundation, discusses his personal history from birth through receiving his law degree from the U of Chicago. He describes his professional career, his association with Dr. E. W. Bertner, the forming of the MD Anderson Foundation in 1939, the creation of a state cancer research hospital and early concepts of the Texas Medical Center. (Continued in Part 2). MDAH Master #39-2-73. 29:45min 8/2/1973

Texas Children's Hospital Foundation Trustees inspecting the site of the Children's Hospital and Research Institute in the Texas Medical Center. Left to right: Dr. John K. Glen; Dr. E. W. Bertner, President of the Texas Medical Center; Dr. David Greer, President of the Children's Foundation; Leopold L. Meyer, Treasurer of the Children's Foundation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 3/4” U-Matic tape contains a lecture titled "Development of the Texas Medical Center " by Dr. William Seybold. The lecture took place April 30, 1980, and it was a part of the series “Conversations with the Past.” The recording runs 31:31 with about 30 minutes of lecture content. According to the credits, it was a Medical Community Television System Production. The recording is a duplication, in color.
(0:01) The recording begins with color bars.
(0:16) Program begins with TMC Librarian Beth White at a podium introducing Dr. William Seybold, recently retired.
(0:58) Dr. Seybold comes to the podium and begins his talk.
(2:53) Beginnings of the TMC. “In the beginning there was a dream.” Almost 40 years ago. Monroe D. Anderson, Colonel W. B Bates, John H. Freeman, Arthur Cato, Dean John W. Spies, Dr. E. W. Bertner, Dr. Frederick C. Elliott.
(5:04) Monroe D. Anderson of Anderson Clayton Company. William Bates and John Freeman helped establish the Anderson Foundation.
(7:32) Anderson died, and the Foundation was chief beneficiary. Horace Wilkins was a new trustee.
(8:55) Texas Legislature authorized a state cancer hospital in 1941. Cato, Bertner, and Spies had all been interested in a cancer hospital. Various organizations supported.
(12:18) Trustees of the Anderson Foundation met with University of Texas officials. Agreement to locate the cancer hospital in Houston. Foundation offered temporary facilities and matching funds.
(13:03) Dr. Bertner was appointed Acting Director. Land was acquired from the City of Houston, but construction had to wait until after the war. Drs. Bertner and Elliot articulated plans for a medical center.
(15:20) In 1943 the private Dental College in Houston becomes part of the University of Texas and got a site in the medical center. Bertner and Elliott envisioned Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, as well as hospitals.
(15:55) Hermann Hospital, Methodist Hospital, a children’s hospital, a tuberculosis hospital, and perhaps others.
(16:23) Baylor College of Medicine decided to leave Dallas. Trustees of Baylor and Trustees of the Anderson Foundation made arrangements to bring the school to Houston.
(18:44) Advancement of the Medical Center after World War II. Texas Medical Center, Inc. chartered and Dr. Bertner elected President. The Anderson Foundation provided land and funds to TMC entities. Support also came from the Cullens and the Chamber of Commerce.
(21:30) Dr. Bertner’s vision for the Medical Center, including his speech to the Kiwanis.
(23:07) Dr. Seybold contends the war had established public support for medical research.
(24:18) Dr. R. Lee Clark, Jr.’s appointment as Director of M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research in 1946. The opening of Baylor’s new building in 1948. The appointment of Dr. Michael DeBakey as Head of Department of Surgery. In 1950, the construction of the new Methodist Hospital. The appointment of Leland Anderson to lead the Medical Center Board. In 1952, Dr. Elliot named Vice-President and Executive Director of the Medical Center.
(26:37) Dr. Seybold offers information from the Texas Medical Center’s 1979 Annual Report. In conclusion, he reflects on its future.

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.