Black and white photograph of brain surgery showing many surgical instruments in use, one hand holding forceps, and a dark mass at incision site; reverse of photo labeled "Mrs. Anna Johnson, 300 gm meningioma, neurologically negative 17 years + 22 yrs later"

Accompanying correspondence indicates photograph was taken during the Baylor Medical Alumni Association annual banquet on June 12, 1976. Dr. Desmond smiles at the camera while holding the award with Dr. Jerry C. Marcontell, the new president of the alumni association. Black-and-white photograph measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" with a narrow white border.

Eight women, many with papers or notebooks in front of them, sit at a table. Dr. Desmond sits second from the left. Black-and-white photograph measures 3 5/8" x 9 1/2" and is printed on 8" x 10" photographic paper, with three hole punches along one long side of the paper. Handwritten text below image reads, "Friends of the Newborn Meetg [sic] 1957."

Group members wear hard hats and hold blueprints while standing together in a partially constructed room. Reverse labeled, "TCH [Texas Children's Hospital] expansion Mrs Cullen, Feigin, ? Board member, Desmond[,] Williamson," referring to Dr. Ralph Feigin, Dr. Murdina Desmond, and Dr. W. Danny Williamson. The number 869744 is written in pencil on reverse. Black-and-white photograph measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" and has a white border.

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.

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."

First row, left to right, unidentified, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Murdina Desmond, unidentified, unidentified. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Front row, left to right, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Murdina Desmond. Back row, left to right, Dr. Stool, Dr. Taylor. Black-and-white photograph measures 5" x 7".

Dr. Taylor and Dr. Russell Blattner sit in center front row, Dr. Florence Heys sits end of first row, Dr. Murdina Desmond stands center second row. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Taylor sit center first row. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Dr. Taylor and Dr. Russell Blattner sit in center front row, Dr. Florence Heys sits end of first row, Dr. Murdina Desmond stands center second row. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Reverse is labeled "file no. 6205-14, date 7-13-62," and stamped with "Department of Visual Education, Baylor University College of Medicine, 1200 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, Texas." First row, left to right, Dr. Katherine Hsu, Dr. Chao, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Donald Fernbach, Dr. Harrison, Dr. Murdina Desmond.

Reverse is labeled "file no. 6105-12, date Jan 3 1962," and stamped with "Department of Visual Education, Baylor University College of Medicine, 1200 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, Texas." Dr. Taylor, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Murdina Desmond, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Katherine Hsu, Dr. Chao stand center first row.

First row, left to right, Dr. Katherine Hsu, Dr. Donald Fernbach, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Russell Blattner, Dr. Florence Heys, Dr. Martha Yow, Dr. Murdina Desmond, unidentified. Black-and-white photograph measures 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" and is mounted on cardboard.

Faculty are identifed on reverse. Dated July 1, 1965 to July 1, 1966. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".

Faculty are identifed on reverse. Dated July 1, 1963 to July 1, 1964. Black-and-white photograph measures 8" x 10".