Contact sheet measuring 8" x 10" shows thirty-five black-and-white thumbnail images. Stamped in black ink on reverse, "Photographed by: Jim deLeon" and "Photographic Services, SLEH/THI, 6900 Fannin, Ste. 670, Houston, Texas 77030." Handwritten in blue ink on reverse "862837."

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. Desmond and Rev. Margaret Desmond stand together with a clear plaque engraved "Resolution of Commendation, Murdina MacFarquhar Desmond, M.D." in this 4 x6 color photograph. Reverse labeled, "Mgt Desmond & M Desmond."

Three men, identified as Drs. Arnold J. Rudolph, L. Stanley James, and Russell Blattner, surround Dr. Desmond while she holds a framed certificate in this 4 x 6 color photograph. Reverse labeled, "Rudolph, James, Desmond, Blattner."

Drs. Rudolph and James stand together in conversation with hotel decor and chandeliers visible in the background in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/4" white border. Reverse labeled, "Dr. A. Jack Rudolph, Houston, Dr. L. Stanley James, Columbia Uni NY" 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. 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. Ralph Feigen, Dr. Arnold J. Rudolph, Dr. L. Stanley James, Dr. Murdina M. Desmond, and Dr. Russell J. Blattner stand together around a framed award plaque for Dr. Desmond at her retirement party in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse labeled, "Feigen, Rudolph, S. James, Desmond, Blattner," and stamped in black in with "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837." Handwriting in ink next to stamp looks like "28."

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. Desmond holds a framed award plaque titled, "Resolution" at her retirement party. Dr. Russell Blattner stands in the background in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse is stamped in black with "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Murdina Desmond and Dr. Ralph Feigen stand together at a podium and hold up a framed award plaque titled "Resolution" at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon in the Houston Marriott Medical Center in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse is stamped in black with "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."

Virginia Holt McFarland and Dr. Desmond speak with a unidentfied woman and man at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon in the Houston Marriott Medical Center in this black-and-white photograph measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse labeled, "rt Mrs. McFarland (Virginia) M. Desmond" and stamped in black with "Photographic Services, TCH, 6900 Fannin, Ste.670, Houston, TX 77030. Photographed by: Jim deLeon, 862837."

Dr. Desmond smiles towards the camera while holding a framed award plaque titled "Resolution" at her retirement luncheon in the Houston Marriott Medical Center. Four men are visible in the background, possibly Drs. Feigen, Stanley, Rudolph, and Blattner; they appear in other photos with Dr. Desmond. This black-and-white photograph measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a 1/8" white border. Reverse has handwritten text "862837 neg #31."

Dr. Reba Michels Hill stands at the podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon in a Houston Marriott Medical Center conference room in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Dr. Ralph Feigin is seated to the Dr. Hill's left. A photographer is partially visible and may be Jim deLeon. Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Rev. Margaret Desmond, Dr. Desmond's daughter, speaks at a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon in the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Desmond's face is visible on the other side of the podium. Dr. Ralph Feigen and Virginia McFarland are seated to the right of Margaret Desmond in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Marta H. Lifschitz speaks from the podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Desmond's face is visible on the other side of the podium in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

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."

Dr. Russell Blattner speaks from a podium at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Ralph Feigen is seated next to the podium in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Roberto Talamantes 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."

Dr. Reba Michels Hill 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."

Dr. Catherine J. Roett, Loa Peterson, and Rev. Margaret Desmond stand together at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Accompanying description affiliates Loa Peterson with the Meyer Center. Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Foster, Dr. George E. Thannisch, and Dr. C. William Daeschner stand together at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Dr. Reba Mitchel Hill is partially visible behind Dr. Blattner. Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Foster, and Dr. George E. Thannisch stand together at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Other party attendees are visible in the background of this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Accompanying description reads "Dr. & Mrs. Gamble Dr. S. Soffar" in this color photograph measuring 3 1/2" x 5" of Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. 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. Stanley James, Dr. Martha Yow, and Dr. Arnold J. Rudolph 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". Virginia McFarland is partially visible seated by Dr. James. Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Desmond stands at a podium, Dr. Ralph Feigin stands to her left, and Virginia McFarland sits at the 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". Accompanying description indicates the partially visible person beyond the podium is Dr. Litor. 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. Mitch Voelker 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."

Dr. Aaron Mintz and Helen Mintz 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". Another man and a woman share the same table but their faces are obscured. Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Martha Yow 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. Ralph Feigin 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. L. Stanley James of Columbia University, New York, 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 S. 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."

Dr. Leora Andrew 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."

Luncheon attendees stand and clap alongside a banquest table at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Desmond is partially visible seated by the podium. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Dr. Russell Blattner stands at the podium at a retirement luncheon for Dr. Desmond at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Ralph Feigin is seated at the banquet table. 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 at the podium at a retirement luncheon in her honor at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Ralph Feigin stands beside her. Virginia McFarland is seated at the banquet table. This color photograph measures 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."

Dr. Ralph Feigin (in blue suit) speaks with a man who has his back to the camera, possibly Dr. Aaron Mintz, 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."

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."

Several attendess of Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel sit on both sides of a long banquet table. Glasses, bags of chips, white paper bags, and balloons are on the table. Accompanying description states, "Drs. Plumb, Nirken, & Zion." Dr. Nirken may be Dr. Milton Harry Nirken, and may be the man facing the camera and wearing a tan sweater vest. 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."

Accompanying description identifies, "Drs. Blattner, Foster, & Tannisch," at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. From left to right, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Foster, and Dr. George E. Thannisch. 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. Dr. Reba M. Hill stands behind Dr. Desmond. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Attendees of Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon sit along both sides of a banquet table at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Accompanying description identifies, "Drs. Leora Andrews & Petrie." This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Accompanying description identifies, "Drs. Megarity, Matthes, & Abel," in the banquet room of Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Megarity may be the man sitting to the far left, and may be Dr. Andrew L. Megarity. This color photograph measures 3 1/2" x 5". Reverse shows Kodak Colorwatch System logo and a stamped date of "Dec 86."

Accompanying description identifies, "Dr. Charles & Geneva Gamble," at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. From left to right, Geneva Gamble, Dr. Charles Gamble, and Dr. Saul Soffar sit at a banquet table. 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."

An unidentified man sits with Dr. David Mumford at Dr. Desmond's retirement luncheon at the Houston Marriott Medical Center hotel. Dr. Mumford sits in the center of this photograph wearing a suit jacket. 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. L. Stanley James stands at the podium while speaking 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. Robert M. Voelker stands at the podium while speaking 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. 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."

The trio of doctors stand together 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. 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."

Rev. Margaret Desmond, Dr. Desmond's daughter, holds a black-and-white photograph in her hand 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."

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."

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 group of attendees at Dr. Charles William (Bill) Daeschner's retirement party on February 24, 1989, from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at the San Luis Hotel in Galveston, Texas, stand together outdoors. Front row, L to R: Dr. Waldo Nelson, Dr. Bill Daeschner, Dr. Murdina Desmond. Back row, L to R: Dr. L. Leighton Hill, Dr. Jimmy L. Simon, Dr. Robert C. Brownlee, Dr. Robert L. Volle, Dr. Laurence Finberg, Dr. Armond S. Goldman, possibly Dr. Mary C. Cerreto. See accompanying brochure by the Office Continuing Education, UTMB. Color photograph measures 8" x 10".