MS 013 Guide to Laura C. Bickel, MD Papers (1938-1967)

The Laura C. Bickel, MD papers contain article reprints, correspondance, case studies, photographs, and xrays related to her research into the Rubella virus and congenital defects and her career in pediatrics. See more at MS 013

MS 246 Guide to the Ovelin Billie Frances Fish Henderson Nursing School Scrapbook (1928-1930)

This collection contains scrapbook and nursing cap of Ovelin Frances Fish Henderson (aka Billie). The items were received with the following note by K. Lynn Wieck (niece): This is the scrapbook of my Aunt, Ovelin Frances Fish Henderson from 1929-1930 when she was in nursing school in Denver, CO. She was a psychiatric nurse for over 60 years. See more at MS 246

MS 243 Guide to the Louise Cavagnaro Papers (1948-1992)

This collection consists of photographs, clippings, publications, a thesis review, and correspondence relating to the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission (ABCC). Most of the materials date from 1948 to 1962, although some items are undated. Cavagnaro\u27s review of War Guilt and Medical Research is from 1992. Collection materials generally originated in Japan or discuss conditions there. See more at MS 243

MS 082 Guide to Elvin L. Shelton, Jr., MD Papers (1948-1990)

The Elwin L. Shelton, Jr., MD papers consists largely of materials related to his professional life, such as presentations and publications, published and unpublished papers, and accreditations. There are copies of Medical Director\u27s Notebook from 1957-1960. There are also materials on topics such as philosophy, hypnosis, intestinal by-pass, GI, breast, and peritoneal dialysis research. Some items pertain to the Texas Surgical Society, Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons, and Houston Gastroenterological Society. The collection ranges in dates from 1948-1990. See more at MS 082

MS 242 Guide to the John Z. Bowers, MD Papers (1947-1983)

This collection includes photographs, manuscripts, and reprints related to Dr. John Bowers\u27 involvement with the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission (ABCC). Of particular note are 58 black-and-white photographs of Nagasaki, Japan, taken by Captain Shields Warren (MC) in 1947. There is also a photograph showing Dr. Bowers alongside Carl Tessmer reviewing plans for the ABCC laboratory-clinic in Hiroshima, and another featuring the groundbreaking of the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF). A third set of photographs depicts Berlin, Germany during the Cold War. See more at MS 242

MS 241 Guide to the Thomas D. Dow, DDS Papers (1884-1944)

This collection contains materials related to Thomas D. Dow\u27s collecting of books and journals on dentistry. Correspondence and book lists make up the bulk of the materials, which date from 1884-1944. See more at MS 241

MS 171 Guide to the Texas Medical Center-Women\u27s History Project (2013-2016)

The Texas Medical Center-Women\u27s History Project contains audio interviews and print transcriptions of the interviews with women who made contributions to the biomedical and health care fields at the Texas Medical Center. Support organizations at the nursing and medical schools of UTHealth, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, began the project in 2013 with five interviews. See more at MS 171

MS 239 Guide to the Irina Volguina Floppy Disks (1996-2002)

The Irina Volguina Floppy Disks collection contains 12 3.5 floppy disks. The disks document the cancer registry and other work she did with Armin Weinberg. See more at MS 239

RB 004 Guide to Cora and Webb Mading Collection on Public Health

The Cora and Webb Mading Collection focuses on public health and contains over 1,500 books and pamphlets on urban sanitation in the United States and communicable diseases. Two important aspects of the collection are the large number of early twentieth century city and state health department reports and the nineteenth century pamphlets on specific contagious diseases. See more at RB 004