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Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography

This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.

Date: 1958

Creator: Atkinson, Donald Taylor

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estat… more

Date: September 28, 1865

Creator: Fentress, Maud C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, October 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, on October 4, 1836, introducing Robert Moore; drawing attention to the widow and children of a man who died fighting for Texas, and the property they feel they are entitled to; and asking if there is adequate water and iron to merit creating an iron works in Texas.

Date: October 4, 1836

Creator: Dillon, John

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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[News Clip: Heart News]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Date: July 16, 2001, 4:00 p.m.

Duration: 1 minute 05 seconds

Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

Item Type: Video