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07.02.2024 | Global Health Services Research

Ernst Bertner: A Surgeon with Prescient Vision for the Largest Medical Center in the World

verfasst von: Charles M. Balch, MD, FACS, FACSCO

Erschienen in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Ausgabe 5/2024

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Abstract

More than 75 years ago, surgeon Ernst Bertner envisioned the Texas Medical Center (TMC) as “breathtaking in the scope and breadth of its conception,” that would be “one of the largest in the world”; a gigantic medical enterprise that would “attract the greatest scientists of the world” and would combine patient care, research, and education, on a scale that was “second to none.” During the next 3 years, Bertner accomplished important pieces of the Herculean task to bring onto the campus 11 major buildings, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, for which he was the interim director. This was an extraordinary accomplishment because at the outset he had only a strategic plan, the deed to 134 acres of forest, and financial support from the MD Anderson Foundation! Bertner further forecasted world-class clinical and educational programs in the TMC, stating: “We envision the time when the Medical Center will become a great magnet, drawing leaders in education, medicine, and dental professions. It will provide the physical facilities and the environment in which research will flourish and bring forth for all of us new discoveries in the field of medicine.” So how did his bold vision and passionate leadership culminate in the TMC today? By any criteria of scale and program excellence, the TMC today can be regarded as the largest medical center in the world. Occupying a contiguous campus of 1345 acres (2.1 square miles), it comprises 162 buildings, 60+ member institutions, 21 hospitals (> 9200 beds), 21 academic institutions, 4 medical schools, 7 nursing schools, 3 public health schools, 2 pharmacy schools, and a dental school. More than 106,000 patients and visitors come daily to the TMC, which has more than 120,000 employees, including 5000 physicians, 5700 researchers, and 11,000 registered nurses. Ernst Bertner is credited for transforming the original vision of the TMC into a workable program, and whose dynamic devotion to the idea captured the devotion of others to accomplish this extraordinary feat. Thus, during this short interval from 1946 to 1950, Bertner transitioned the leadership of the MD Anderson Cancer Hospital to Dr. R. Lee Clark, conducted a busy general surgery and gynecologic practice, facilitated the monumental transfer of the Baylor Medical School from Dallas to Houston, helped to recruit Dr. Michael DeBakey from New Orleans, and fought a heroic battle against rhabdomyosarcoma, a very rare and aggressive cancer.
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Located in Greenwich Village in New York City, St Vincent’s was one of the oldest Hospitals in America, along with Bellevue Hospital several blocks away. Both hospitals had a national reputation and attracted highly qualified interns and resident physicians. Many of the leading surgeons in New York City operated at both hospitals.
 
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Jesse H. Jones was a “multimillionaire” in 1913 as a banker, real estate developer, and capitalist, who had built many of the buildings in downtown Houston, including the Rice Hotel. He served fourteen years in Washington (1933-1947) in key roles for Presidents Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt. He held the purse strings for nearly $50 billion dollars leading the nation’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation (FTC) and was named by Franklin Roosevelt as U.S. Secretary of Commerce between 1940 and 1945 before returning to Houston in 1947.
 
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Dr. George Stewart was a leading surgeon in New York City, practicing at Bellevue and St Vincent’s Hospital. He was Professor and Head of Surgery at New York University Medical College, and later became President of the American College of Surgeons from 1927 to 1928.
 
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The famous Rice Hotel, an 18 story “skyscraper” opened in 1913 with 525 rooms and later expanded to 1000 rooms in 1925. It was home on the top floors to many Houston dignitaries, including Dr Bertner and his wife Julia, and the Anderson trustees, John Freeman and Col. William Bates (Figure S2).
 
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John J Pershing was one of the great military generals of the 20th century. He served most famously as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during World War I, from 1917 to 1918. His troops defeated the Germans in major battles that led to the Germans to seek an armistice ending the war on November 11, 1918.
 
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Harvey Cushing became surgeon-in-chief at Harvard and John M.T. Finney from Johns Hopkins was the first President of the American College of Surgeons from 1913 to 1916. Hugh Young is regarded as “the Father of Urology” and was a personal urologist to President Woodrow Wilson. Edward L. Keyes Jr. was one of the most prominent urologists in the early 20th Century.
 
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Young was the first to perform radical prostatectomies (with William Halsted assisting him), was a charter member and past president of the American Urological Association (1909) and was the Founding Editor of the Journal of Urology. Cullen was one of the first to perform radical gynecological surgery and was the first chair of the Cancer Campaign Committee of the American College of Surgeons, which years later became the Commission on Cancer).37
 
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Describing the war’s effects on cancer control, Dr. Frank Adair, then president of the American Cancer Society and Chair of the Cancer Committee for the American College of Surgeons, stated: "due to the fact that approximately 40% of our doctors are in the Armed Forces, many sections of our population are left with greatly reduced medical attention".45
 
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Oil wildcatter Hugh Roy Cullen, one of the richest men in America in the 1940s and 1950s, was a major philanthropist in Houston, donated or pledged more than $160,000,000 to educational or charitable institutions.
 
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Throughout his career, Doctor Bertner had many leadership roles that made him an ideal candidate for this leadership role. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Gynecology at Baylor University School of Medicine., Chief of the Gynecologic Service at Hermann Hospital, past president of the Texas State Medical Association, Past president of the Harris County Medical Society, Vice President of the American Cancer Society (National), past president of the Texas Surgical Society, and past president of Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.7678
 
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The War Production Board (WPB) was established in January 1942 with two purposes: (1) to convert the factories of peacetime industries into manufacturing plants for weapons and military equipment, and (2) to conserve (i.e.: ration) materials, like metal, rubber, paper and plastic, which would be needed for military use. All non-military construction was essentially halted, including medical facilities, without approval from the WPB.
 
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Judson L. Taylor, MD, was a surgeon of national fame, having served as a founding member of the American Board of Surgery and the first Chair of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.
 
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Approximately $1.5 billion present value in 2023!
 
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Zurück zum Zitat Seybold W. Interview with Mr. Robert Shepard about Dr Bertner’s childhood. McGovern Historical Center. MS 004. Box 63; File 6. p 2. Colorado City where “Billy” Bertner grew up was considered as the largest shipping point in the United States for sheep and cattle, and other goods to West Texas. For many years, Colorado City was the largest town in West Texas between Fort Worth and El Paso. Seybold W. Interview with Mr. Robert Shepard about Dr Bertner’s childhood. McGovern Historical Center. MS 004. Box 63; File 6. p 2. Colorado City where “Billy” Bertner grew up was considered as the largest shipping point in the United States for sheep and cattle, and other goods to West Texas. For many years, Colorado City was the largest town in West Texas between Fort Worth and El Paso.
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29.
Zurück zum Zitat The Bulletin of the Harris County Medical Society, September 13, 1913, announces, “Dr. E. W. Bertner, a graduate of the University of Texas, 1911, who finished two year’s hospital work in New York City, has located in Houston at 412 Carter Building.” The Bulletin of the Harris County Medical Society, September 13, 1913, announces, “Dr. E. W. Bertner, a graduate of the University of Texas, 1911, who finished two year’s hospital work in New York City, has located in Houston at 412 Carter Building.”
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Zurück zum Zitat Young H. A Surgeon’s Autobiography. Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York, NY, 1940, pp 288–93. Retrieved at https://archive.org/details/b29976972, pp 288–95. In his memoir, Young recalled: “In casting about for a medical officer of considerable experience with fighting forces, I decided to ask for the transfer of Lieutenant E. W. Bertner from the BEF [British Expeditionary Forces]. I had met him in Paris while working on the Manual of Military Urology. He would have received the Victoria Cross had the United States Army regulations permitted foreign decorations. He still suffered from severe gassing [the Germans were using sulfur mustard gas]. In a short time, Major Keyes and Captain Bertner had systemized the work of the Division of Urology. Much of the smooth operation and splendid accomplishments of the organization were due to their efforts. Bertner’s “Newsletter” went out monthly to all officers in the Division of Urology. It consisted of four mimeographed pages, the first two devoted to the records of various organizations in the prevention of venereal and skin diseases; comments on new plans and procedures; and a pep talk to cheer up the urologist with the fighting forces… Young wrote about the venereal disease problem he was assigned to treat and prevent. The magnitude of the problem was illustrated by his entry on August 11, 1917: “The British send all venereal cases to base hospitals in France or in England and 18,000 men or more are away from their organization.” The problem was similar among the American and French troops. Young H. A Surgeon’s Autobiography. Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York, NY, 1940, pp 288–93. Retrieved at https://​archive.​org/​details/​b29976972, pp 288–95. In his memoir, Young recalled: “In casting about for a medical officer of considerable experience with fighting forces, I decided to ask for the transfer of Lieutenant E. W. Bertner from the BEF [British Expeditionary Forces]. I had met him in Paris while working on the Manual of Military Urology. He would have received the Victoria Cross had the United States Army regulations permitted foreign decorations. He still suffered from severe gassing [the Germans were using sulfur mustard gas]. In a short time, Major Keyes and Captain Bertner had systemized the work of the Division of Urology. Much of the smooth operation and splendid accomplishments of the organization were due to their efforts. Bertner’s “Newsletter” went out monthly to all officers in the Division of Urology. It consisted of four mimeographed pages, the first two devoted to the records of various organizations in the prevention of venereal and skin diseases; comments on new plans and procedures; and a pep talk to cheer up the urologist with the fighting forces… Young wrote about the venereal disease problem he was assigned to treat and prevent. The magnitude of the problem was illustrated by his entry on August 11, 1917: “The British send all venereal cases to base hospitals in France or in England and 18,000 men or more are away from their organization.” The problem was similar among the American and French troops.
32.
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33.
Zurück zum Zitat Seybold WD. Interview with Anna Hanselman, May 16, 1970. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers. MS 004, 63.7. Bertner and the dentist Ralph Cooley were good friends. “After he came back from Johns Hopkins… he gave up obstetrics, except for Ralph Cooley’s kids. He and Ralph Cooley the dentist painted the town red when they were young… I think that Denton might have been the last baby Dr. Bertner delivered.” Seybold WD. Interview with Anna Hanselman, May 16, 1970. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers. MS 004, 63.7. Bertner and the dentist Ralph Cooley were good friends. “After he came back from Johns Hopkins… he gave up obstetrics, except for Ralph Cooley’s kids. He and Ralph Cooley the dentist painted the town red when they were young… I think that Denton might have been the last baby Dr. Bertner delivered.”
34.
Zurück zum Zitat Cooley DA. 100,000 Hearts: A Surgeon’s Memoir. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press; 2012. p. 5. Cooley DA. 100,000 Hearts: A Surgeon’s Memoir. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press; 2012. p. 5.
35.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner brief biography, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 1.1. Bertner brief biography, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 1.1.
36.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Hugh Young. A Surgeon’s Autobiography. pp 76, 240. Hugh Young did all his surgical training under William Halsted, during which time he also worked with Harvey Cushing. There was no specialization in urology at the time, so Halsted created it, telling Young one day in October 1897: “I want you to take charge of the Department of Genito-Urinary Surgery.” I thanked him and said: “This is a great surprise. I know nothing about genitourinary surgery.” Whereupon Dr Halsted replied: “[William] Welch and I said you didn’t know anything about it, but we believe you could learn.” Ibid. Hugh Young. A Surgeon’s Autobiography. pp 76, 240. Hugh Young did all his surgical training under William Halsted, during which time he also worked with Harvey Cushing. There was no specialization in urology at the time, so Halsted created it, telling Young one day in October 1897: “I want you to take charge of the Department of Genito-Urinary Surgery.” I thanked him and said: “This is a great surprise. I know nothing about genitourinary surgery.” Whereupon Dr Halsted replied: “[William] Welch and I said you didn’t know anything about it, but we believe you could learn.”
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Zurück zum Zitat Robinson J. Tom Cullen of Baltimore. Oxford University Press. New York and London, 1949. Cullen was a pioneer in the development of gynecological pathology. He trained under Howard Kelly (one of “the Big Four” leaders of Hopkins–Osler, Welch, Kelley, and Halsted. He rose through the ranks at Hopkins, becoming a professor of clinical gynecology in 1919 and professor of gynecology in 1932. His book on gynecology was the standard text for years. When Kelly retired in 1919, Cullen became the Gynecologist-in-Chief. He chooses to have his program housed in the Department of Surgery under William Halsted, and not be absorbed by Prof Whitridge Williams, the powerful Chief of Obstetrics who wanted to combine the two specialties into a single Department (pp 294–6). He wrote a spirited defense of this logic that gynecology and abdominal surgery belong together, stating “any surgeon opening the abdomen should be capable of doing everything in the abdomen” (p 263). Robinson J. Tom Cullen of Baltimore. Oxford University Press. New York and London, 1949. Cullen was a pioneer in the development of gynecological pathology. He trained under Howard Kelly (one of “the Big Four” leaders of Hopkins–Osler, Welch, Kelley, and Halsted. He rose through the ranks at Hopkins, becoming a professor of clinical gynecology in 1919 and professor of gynecology in 1932. His book on gynecology was the standard text for years. When Kelly retired in 1919, Cullen became the Gynecologist-in-Chief. He chooses to have his program housed in the Department of Surgery under William Halsted, and not be absorbed by Prof Whitridge Williams, the powerful Chief of Obstetrics who wanted to combine the two specialties into a single Department (pp 294–6). He wrote a spirited defense of this logic that gynecology and abdominal surgery belong together, stating “any surgeon opening the abdomen should be capable of doing everything in the abdomen” (p 263).
38.
Zurück zum Zitat Macon ND. Mr. John Freeman and Friends, A Story of the Texas Medical Center and How it Began. Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, pp 37, 49. Macon ND. Mr. John Freeman and Friends, A Story of the Texas Medical Center and How it Began. Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, pp 37, 49.
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Zurück zum Zitat “Noted Doctor is Honored in Houston.” Houston Chronicle (or Post) unknown date between 1932 and 1935. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.22. “Dr. Young, a native of San Antonio, is a close friend of Dr Bertner, with whom he served as a member of Gen. John Pershing’s staff during the World War.” “Noted Doctor is Honored in Houston.” Houston Chronicle (or Post) unknown date between 1932 and 1935. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.22. “Dr. Young, a native of San Antonio, is a close friend of Dr Bertner, with whom he served as a member of Gen. John Pershing’s staff during the World War.”
40.
Zurück zum Zitat Autographed print of Dr. Thomas S. Cullen . Handwritten note: “To my friend Dr. E. W. Bertner. With warm personal regards. Thomas S. Cullen. 1943." McGovern Historical Center MS 002 Bertner papers 1.34. Autographed print of Dr. Thomas S. Cullen . Handwritten note: “To my friend Dr. E. W. Bertner. With warm personal regards. Thomas S. Cullen. 1943." McGovern Historical Center MS 002 Bertner papers 1.34.
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Zurück zum Zitat Editorial. “Dr. Bertner Honored.” Houston Post. December 21, 1935. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6. “The selection of Dr. E. W. Bertner as chief of staff at Hermann Hospital provides another reminder of the high type of medical service which is made available to charity patients in Houston through the generosity of the city’s leading physicians. Physicians and surgeons like Dr Bertner devote many days of their time to charity practice at Hermann and Jefferson Davis Hospitals, lavishing as much care and skill upon unfortunate men and women who cannot pay as in cases where they are assured large fees.” Editorial. “Dr. Bertner Honored.” Houston Post. December 21, 1935. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6. “The selection of Dr. E. W. Bertner as chief of staff at Hermann Hospital provides another reminder of the high type of medical service which is made available to charity patients in Houston through the generosity of the city’s leading physicians. Physicians and surgeons like Dr Bertner devote many days of their time to charity practice at Hermann and Jefferson Davis Hospitals, lavishing as much care and skill upon unfortunate men and women who cannot pay as in cases where they are assured large fees.”
42.
Zurück zum Zitat Hermann Hospital Surgery logbooks December 1, 1947 to September 26, 1948, McGovern Historical Center. Hermann Hospital Surgery logbooks December 1, 1947 to September 26, 1948, McGovern Historical Center.
43.
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Zurück zum Zitat Miller CA, A Time for All Things. Oxford University Press, London, 2020, pp 148–97. Miller CA, A Time for All Things. Oxford University Press, London, 2020, pp 148–97.
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Zurück zum Zitat Cumley R, McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. University of Texas Press; Austin, TX, 1964, p 128. Cumley R, McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. University of Texas Press; Austin, TX, 1964, p 128.
46.
Zurück zum Zitat Bates WB. Speech before the Post Graduate Medical Assembly. November 29, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.2. Bates WB. Speech before the Post Graduate Medical Assembly. November 29, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.2.
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Zurück zum Zitat “Anderson Foundation Backing New Hospitals.” Houston Chronicle. March 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2. “Anderson Foundation Backing New Hospitals.” Houston Chronicle. March 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2.
48.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon HD. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 72. Ibid. Macon HD. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 72.
49.
Zurück zum Zitat Greenwood J Jr. Monroe Dunaway Anderson, benefactor of medicine and mankind. Texas State J Med. 1965;61:414–9. Greenwood J Jr. Monroe Dunaway Anderson, benefactor of medicine and mankind. Texas State J Med. 1965;61:414–9.
50.
Zurück zum Zitat William Seybold interview with Mr. John H. Freeman about Doctor E. W. Bertner. April 8, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.153.2 and William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6. William Seybold interview with Mr. John H. Freeman about Doctor E. W. Bertner. April 8, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.153.2 and William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6.
51.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon ND. Mr. John Freeman and Friends, pp. 36–7. Ibid. Macon ND. Mr. John Freeman and Friends, pp. 36–7.
52.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 88. Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 88.
53.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 90. Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 90.
54.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 7. Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 7.
55.
Zurück zum Zitat Johnson SC. “Voters Will Decide on City Land Sale. Foundation Seeks Site for Large Medical Center. Houston Chronicle. April 3, 1943 McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.3.6). Johnson SC. “Voters Will Decide on City Land Sale. Foundation Seeks Site for Large Medical Center. Houston Chronicle. April 3, 1943 McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.3.6).
56.
Zurück zum Zitat “Deal Closed Between City, Foundation. Total of $323,820 Paid for Site in Hermann Park to Be Used for Medical Center. Houston Chronicle. April 20, 1944. “Deal Closed Between City, Foundation. Total of $323,820 Paid for Site in Hermann Park to Be Used for Medical Center. Houston Chronicle. April 20, 1944.
57.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 113–5. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 113–5.
58.
Zurück zum Zitat Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 19. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 19.
59.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 93. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 93.
60.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 102–4. Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 102–4.
61.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 115–16. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 115–16.
62.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 126. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 126.
63.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 109. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 109.
64.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 196. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 196.
65.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 104. Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 104.
66.
Zurück zum Zitat Texas Medical Center document prepared by the Publicity Department, Houston Chamber of Commerce. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.1.14 and X.42.5. Texas Medical Center document prepared by the Publicity Department, Houston Chamber of Commerce. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.1.14 and X.42.5.
67.
Zurück zum Zitat “Cullens gives $1,000,000 for New Hospital. $3,000,000 in Gifts to Hermann, Methodist and Memorial Is Followed by Grant to Episcopalians. Houston Chronicle. March 7, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2. “Cullens gives $1,000,000 for New Hospital. $3,000,000 in Gifts to Hermann, Methodist and Memorial Is Followed by Grant to Episcopalians. Houston Chronicle. March 7, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2.
68.
Zurück zum Zitat “House Okays Cancer Fund. Bill Goes to Governor After Favorable Vote Follows Heated Debate.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, p 10. June 25, 1941. “House Okays Cancer Fund. Bill Goes to Governor After Favorable Vote Follows Heated Debate.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, p 10. June 25, 1941.
69.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 84. Ibid. Macon H. Don. Monroe Dunaway Anderson: His Legacy. p 84.
70.
Zurück zum Zitat Macon ND. South from Flower Mountain: A Conversation with William B Bates. Houston: Texas Medical Center Publishing; 1975. p. 60–1. Macon ND. South from Flower Mountain: A Conversation with William B Bates. Houston: Texas Medical Center Publishing; 1975. p. 60–1.
71.
Zurück zum Zitat Regents Minutes Approving Donation of Baker Estate from the MD Anderson Foundation, August 8, 1942. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.36.8. Regents Minutes Approving Donation of Baker Estate from the MD Anderson Foundation, August 8, 1942. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.36.8.
72.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Balch CM. The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R. Lee Clark Jr. As the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research: Part I. p 725–6. Ibid. Balch CM. The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R. Lee Clark Jr. As the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research: Part I. p 725–6.
73.
Zurück zum Zitat “Regents Decide to Make a Clean Sweep of Med School Heads.” Austin American Statesman. Sunday, August 2, 1942. p 1. Regents Decide to Make a Clean Sweep of Med School Heads.” Austin American Statesman. Sunday, August 2, 1942. p 1.
74.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 85–8. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 85–8.
75.
Zurück zum Zitat Elliott FC. The Birth of the Texas Medical Center: A Personal Account. College Station: Texas A&M Publisher; 2004. p. 69–75. Elliott FC. The Birth of the Texas Medical Center: A Personal Account. College Station: Texas A&M Publisher; 2004. p. 69–75.
76.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW. Application for membership in the Southern Surgical Association. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.105.20. Bertner EW. Application for membership in the Southern Surgical Association. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.105.20.
77.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Moursund WH Sr. History of Baylor University College of Medicine 1900 to 1953. p 176. Ibid. Moursund WH Sr. History of Baylor University College of Medicine 1900 to 1953. p 176.
78.
Zurück zum Zitat Texas Cancer Triangle. Official Newspaper of the American Cancer Society, Texas Division. November 7, 1949. p 2. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.4. “Dr Ernst Bertner, Vice-President and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the American Cancer Society, Texas Division, was awarded the first annual American Cancer Society Medal for Distinguished Service. . . . The national organization elected him as National Vice-President.” Texas Cancer Triangle. Official Newspaper of the American Cancer Society, Texas Division. November 7, 1949. p 2. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.4. “Dr Ernst Bertner, Vice-President and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the American Cancer Society, Texas Division, was awarded the first annual American Cancer Society Medal for Distinguished Service. . . . The national organization elected him as National Vice-President.”
79.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 94. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 94.
80.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Cumley R. McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 29. “At this point, the new institution almost foundered. In fact, when a university budget official person came to Houston, he looked over the situation and asserted: “I’ll not allow another damn cent to be spent on this project.” Ibid. Cumley R. McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 29. “At this point, the new institution almost foundered. In fact, when a university budget official person came to Houston, he looked over the situation and asserted: “I’ll not allow another damn cent to be spent on this project.”
81.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Cumley R. McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 50. Ibid. Cumley R. McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 50.
82.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Elliott FC, The Birth of the Texas Medical Center: A Personal Account. p 78. Ibid. Elliott FC, The Birth of the Texas Medical Center: A Personal Account. p 78.
83.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 117–8. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. pp 117–8.
84.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Seybold WD. Interview with Anna Hanselman. May 16, 1970. Miss Hanselman: “I spent from about the first of August [1943] until the clinic opened making towels, everything. They bought materials by the bolt, and I had to make up all that we needed for the clinic.” Ibid. Seybold WD. Interview with Anna Hanselman. May 16, 1970. Miss Hanselman: “I spent from about the first of August [1943] until the clinic opened making towels, everything. They bought materials by the bolt, and I had to make up all that we needed for the clinic.”
85.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Cumley R McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 126. Ibid. Cumley R McCay J (eds). The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. p 126.
86.
Zurück zum Zitat “The Houston Medical Centre.” Medical Record and Annals. 1943;37:651–62. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.1. “The Houston Medical Centre.” Medical Record and Annals. 1943;37:651–62. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.1.
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Zurück zum Zitat Proceedings at the Dedication of the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research. The M. D. Anderson Foundation, Houston, TX, 1944. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.1. Proceedings at the Dedication of the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research. The M. D. Anderson Foundation, Houston, TX, 1944. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.1.
88.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 99. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 99.
89.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 19. Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 19.
90.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 105. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 105.
91.
Zurück zum Zitat MD Anderson Foundation letter to the Baylor Board of Trustees, May 3, 1943. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.6. MD Anderson Foundation letter to the Baylor Board of Trustees, May 3, 1943. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.6.
92.
Zurück zum Zitat Eastwood RT. Works and Efforts of Many Houstonians Behind Planning of Texas Medical Center. Part 1. pp 18–20. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.398.15. Eastwood RT. Works and Efforts of Many Houstonians Behind Planning of Texas Medical Center. Part 1. pp 18–20. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.398.15.
93.
Zurück zum Zitat “Houston C. of C. Pledges Aid in Raising Funds.” Houston Post. May 12, 1943. p 1. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.1. “Houston C. of C. Pledges Aid in Raising Funds.” Houston Post. May 12, 1943. p 1. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.1.
94.
Zurück zum Zitat “Baylor University Takes old Sears Building Here. College of Medicine, Opening July 12, to Occupy Two Floors for War’s Duration.” Houston Post. June 1, 1943. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, 40.1. “Under the terms, the medical school is to occupy the first and second floors until 6 months after the close of the war.” “Baylor University Takes old Sears Building Here. College of Medicine, Opening July 12, to Occupy Two Floors for War’s Duration.” Houston Post. June 1, 1943. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, 40.1. “Under the terms, the medical school is to occupy the first and second floors until 6 months after the close of the war.”
95.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 21. Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. p 21.
96.
Zurück zum Zitat Out of the Woods: History of the Baylor Medical School 1948–1980. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.5. Out of the Woods: History of the Baylor Medical School 1948–1980. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.5.
97.
Zurück zum Zitat Baylor University Dedication Brochure. p 6. T TMC McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.5. Baylor University Dedication Brochure. p 6. T TMC McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.42.5.
98.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW. “The Opportunity for Coordination and Integration in the Texas Medical Center.” Delivered at the dedication of the Baylor Medical School. April 24,1948. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 3.10. Bertner EW. “The Opportunity for Coordination and Integration in the Texas Medical Center.” Delivered at the dedication of the Baylor Medical School. April 24,1948. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 3.10.
99.
Zurück zum Zitat Butler WT, Wise DL. Arming for Battle Against Disease. Houston: Baylor College of Medicine; 2011. p. 35. Butler WT, Wise DL. Arming for Battle Against Disease. Houston: Baylor College of Medicine; 2011. p. 35.
100.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Balch CM. The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R Lee Clark Jr. as the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research: Part II: The Process and Politics of Recruiting Lt. Colonel R. Lee Clark Jr. to The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital. p 745. Ibid. Balch CM. The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R Lee Clark Jr. as the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research: Part II: The Process and Politics of Recruiting Lt. Colonel R. Lee Clark Jr. to The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital. p 745.
101.
Zurück zum Zitat Miller CA. A Time for All Things. New York: Oxford University Press; Oxford, England. 2020. p. 220. Miller CA. A Time for All Things. New York: Oxford University Press; Oxford, England. 2020. p. 220.
102.
Zurück zum Zitat DeBakey ME. Letter to W. H. Moursund. July 14, 1948. DeBakey Archives, National Library of Medicine. Bethesda MD: MS C 582. Series 3. Box 9; File 18. DeBakey ME. Letter to W. H. Moursund. July 14, 1948. DeBakey Archives, National Library of Medicine. Bethesda MD: MS C 582. Series 3. Box 9; File 18.
103.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 91. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 91.
104.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to Dr. Claude Dixon, Mayo Clinic July 18,1947. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.78.8. Clark RL. Letter to Dr. Claude Dixon, Mayo Clinic July 18,1947. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.78.8.
105.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW. Letter to Dr. Alexander Brunschwig. University of Chicago. October 25, 1944. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13.2. Bertner thanked Brunschwig for his visit at the University of Chicago and stated: “I have just returned to Houston after my rather extensive tour of inspection of the various medical centers over the country.” Bertner EW. Letter to Dr. Alexander Brunschwig. University of Chicago. October 25, 1944. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13.2. Bertner thanked Brunschwig for his visit at the University of Chicago and stated: “I have just returned to Houston after my rather extensive tour of inspection of the various medical centers over the country.”
106.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 119. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 119.
107.
Zurück zum Zitat Kipp HA. Letter to Anderson Foundation. January 22,1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, 1.14. In a two-page letter, Kipp describes all the engineering issues that must be implemented to initiate this gigantic project covering 134 acres of undeveloped land. He describes such major issues as clearing the forest of trees and underbrush, surveying, paving of roads, street lighting, installation of utilities, storm sewers, drainage culverts, and preparing a detailed layout plot for each building. Kipp HA. Letter to Anderson Foundation. January 22,1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, 1.14. In a two-page letter, Kipp describes all the engineering issues that must be implemented to initiate this gigantic project covering 134 acres of undeveloped land. He describes such major issues as clearing the forest of trees and underbrush, surveying, paving of roads, street lighting, installation of utilities, storm sewers, drainage culverts, and preparing a detailed layout plot for each building.
108.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW. Letter to Dr. Leonell C. Strong, Yale University School of Medicine. October 6, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.83.4. “I have no desire to be the director of any cancer hospital, as I do not feel that I am personally qualified for such an assignment. I will, however, contribute anything I can to assist the Director in developing this institution.” Bertner EW. Letter to Dr. Leonell C. Strong, Yale University School of Medicine. October 6, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.83.4. “I have no desire to be the director of any cancer hospital, as I do not feel that I am personally qualified for such an assignment. I will, however, contribute anything I can to assist the Director in developing this institution.”
109.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW. “Urges Search for a Permanent Director.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, p 4, September 30, 1945. ‘‘Dr. EW Bertner again requested the regents to press their search for a permanent director. He said the institute could not make long range plans until such leadership is selected.’’ Bertner EW. “Urges Search for a Permanent Director.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, p 4, September 30, 1945. ‘‘Dr. EW Bertner again requested the regents to press their search for a permanent director. He said the institute could not make long range plans until such leadership is selected.’’
110.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Seybold WD. Texas Surgical Presidential Address, October 1971. Figure 1. Ibid. Seybold WD. Texas Surgical Presidential Address, October 1971. Figure 1.
111.
Zurück zum Zitat “Medic Center Is Discussed by Director. About a Dozen Units Already Assured.” Houston Chronicle, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2. “Plans for the Texas Medical Center of Houston, which is expected to be one of the largest in the country, were discussed by Dr E. W. Bertner, acting Director of the MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, at a meeting of the Southampton Civic Club Monday night. . . . About a dozen units are assured, with aggregate beds of at least 3500. Of the $100,000,000 expected to finance the center, $32,000,000 already has been authorized from endowments and contributions.” “Medic Center Is Discussed by Director. About a Dozen Units Already Assured.” Houston Chronicle, 1945. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.2. “Plans for the Texas Medical Center of Houston, which is expected to be one of the largest in the country, were discussed by Dr E. W. Bertner, acting Director of the MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, at a meeting of the Southampton Civic Club Monday night. . . . About a dozen units are assured, with aggregate beds of at least 3500. Of the $100,000,000 expected to finance the center, $32,000,000 already has been authorized from endowments and contributions.”
112.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 122. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 122.
113.
Zurück zum Zitat “Spending $100,000,000 on Medical Center Planned.” Houston Chronicle. February 24, 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.3. “Spending $100,000,000 on Medical Center Planned.” Houston Chronicle. February 24, 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.3.
114.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Elliott FC, Keller WH. The Birth of the Texas Medical Center. pp 87–8. Ibid. Elliott FC, Keller WH. The Birth of the Texas Medical Center. pp 87–8.
115.
Zurück zum Zitat “The Texas Medical Center. Gateway to a Better Life. 163-Acre Tract Dedicated to Relief of Suffering.” The Houston Press. February 8, 1947. p 5. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.4. A full-page spread describing the Texas Medical Center plans, along with photos of proposed buildings and a map of the campus. “The Texas Medical Center. Gateway to a Better Life. 163-Acre Tract Dedicated to Relief of Suffering.” The Houston Press. February 8, 1947. p 5. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.4. A full-page spread describing the Texas Medical Center plans, along with photos of proposed buildings and a map of the campus.
116.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 125. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 125.
117.
Zurück zum Zitat Barnett S. Foreword to a pamphlet describing the Texas Medical Center 1947. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X. X.1.14. “During the last twelve months, the Board of Trustees of the Center have studied and revised at least a dozen different plot plans prepared by H. A. Kipp, consulting engineers for the Center . . . the recommendation that the general hospitals be arranged in a close ring around the teaching institutions, with other hospitals in a secondary loop.” Barnett S. Foreword to a pamphlet describing the Texas Medical Center 1947. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X. X.1.14. “During the last twelve months, the Board of Trustees of the Center have studied and revised at least a dozen different plot plans prepared by H. A. Kipp, consulting engineers for the Center . . . the recommendation that the general hospitals be arranged in a close ring around the teaching institutions, with other hospitals in a secondary loop.”
118.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Butler WT, Wise DL. Arming for Battle Against Disease. p 46. Ibid. Butler WT, Wise DL. Arming for Battle Against Disease. p 46.
119.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. pp 25–6. Ibid. Luther Rowsey. Some of the Major Medical Center Developments During the Past Three Decades. pp 25–6.
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Zurück zum Zitat “Dental School and Cancer Hospital Benefit All Texans.” Houston Post. March 16, 1953. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.10.5. “Dental School and Cancer Hospital Benefit All Texans.” Houston Post. March 16, 1953. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.10.5.
122.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Balch, CM. “The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R. Lee Clark Jr. as the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research. Part II. pp 740–4. Ibid. Balch, CM. “The Politics of Recruiting Dr. R. Lee Clark Jr. as the First Permanent Director of The University of Texas MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research. Part II. pp 740–4.
123.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to Acting Director of MD Anderson Hospital, Dr. Ernst Bertner, 11 February 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series II, II.7.4. Clark RL. Letter to Acting Director of MD Anderson Hospital, Dr. Ernst Bertner, 11 February 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series II, II.7.4.
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Zurück zum Zitat University of Texas Board of Regents minutes, 12 July 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.185.8 and Series X, X.19.5. University of Texas Board of Regents minutes, 12 July 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.185.8 and Series X, X.19.5.
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Zurück zum Zitat Seybold W. Interview with Mr. John H. Freeman about Doctor E. W. Bertner. April 8, 1971. p 3. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.2 and William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63. ”Even though Bertner may not have found Dr. Clark, he certainly was a critical person in his selection.” Seybold W. Interview with Mr. John H. Freeman about Doctor E. W. Bertner. April 8, 1971. p 3. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII, VIII.152.2 and William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63. ”Even though Bertner may not have found Dr. Clark, he certainly was a critical person in his selection.”
126.
Zurück zum Zitat Seybold WD. Telephone interview with Dr. R. Lee Clark. August 11, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6. Clark recalled: “Dr. Bertner certainly paved the way for everything we have been able to do. What he had done before had placed no restrictions on us, and there certainly was a large reservoir of goodwill on which to build. Bertner’s forte was in talking to businessmen on their own terms and exploiting every opportunity. I’ve never seen one who was his equal.” Seybold WD. Telephone interview with Dr. R. Lee Clark. August 11, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers, MS 004, 63.6. Clark recalled: “Dr. Bertner certainly paved the way for everything we have been able to do. What he had done before had placed no restrictions on us, and there certainly was a large reservoir of goodwill on which to build. Bertner’s forte was in talking to businessmen on their own terms and exploiting every opportunity. I’ve never seen one who was his equal.”
127.
Zurück zum Zitat Seybold WD. Notes on the Final Illness of Dr. E. W. Bertner. August 11, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers. MS 004, 63.6. Seybold WD. Notes on the Final Illness of Dr. E. W. Bertner. August 11, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. William D. Seybold, MD papers. MS 004, 63.6.
128.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to O. T. Claggett at the Mayo Clinic. October 6, 1948. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII. VIII.73.13. “I operated upon Doctor Bertner Sunday. He had a large anaplastic tumor to the deep structures of the left thigh. It was necessary to remove all the lateral and a portion of the posterior compartment of the left thigh… Even this surgery is probably inadequate.” Clark RL. Letter to O. T. Claggett at the Mayo Clinic. October 6, 1948. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series VIII. VIII.73.13. “I operated upon Doctor Bertner Sunday. He had a large anaplastic tumor to the deep structures of the left thigh. It was necessary to remove all the lateral and a portion of the posterior compartment of the left thigh… Even this surgery is probably inadequate.”
129.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to Dr William Seybold. September 29, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III. III.13.2. “Doctor Bertner and I decided between us that we would not amputate his left leg, but instead would try a block regional excision and radiation therapy as our first option. Afterward if he should have a local recurrence and his lungs were not involved, we could still amputate.” Clark RL. Letter to Dr William Seybold. September 29, 1971. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III. III.13.2. “Doctor Bertner and I decided between us that we would not amputate his left leg, but instead would try a block regional excision and radiation therapy as our first option. Afterward if he should have a local recurrence and his lungs were not involved, we could still amputate.”
130.
Zurück zum Zitat Memorandum on Dr. Bertner’s Illness. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.15. Memorandum on Dr. Bertner’s Illness. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.15.
131.
Zurück zum Zitat Houston Chronicle. October 14, 1948. “Doctor EW Bertner is recovering at Herman Hospital from a major operation… He will be away from his desk for some weeks.” McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.5. Houston Chronicle. October 14, 1948. “Doctor EW Bertner is recovering at Herman Hospital from a major operation… He will be away from his desk for some weeks.” McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X, X.40.5.
132.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 132–3. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 132–3.
133.
Zurück zum Zitat Adair FE. (Chief Surgeon at Memorial Cancer Hospital in New York). Handwritten letter to Dr. Bertner, January 11, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002. 1.15. Having visited Dr Bertner in Houston, he wrote: “I called up Edith Quimby who is supposed to be tops on what radiated tissue will stand. You will remember that I brought up for serious consideration the propriety of you receiving 3 portals, each of 18 × 7 cm of 3000 rads—I felt that I wanted to be sure to protect you from radiation osteitis.” Adair FE. (Chief Surgeon at Memorial Cancer Hospital in New York). Handwritten letter to Dr. Bertner, January 11, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002. 1.15. Having visited Dr Bertner in Houston, he wrote: “I called up Edith Quimby who is supposed to be tops on what radiated tissue will stand. You will remember that I brought up for serious consideration the propriety of you receiving 3 portals, each of 18 × 7 cm of 3000 rads—I felt that I wanted to be sure to protect you from radiation osteitis.”
134.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL letter to Bertner at the Ochsner Clinic. October 12, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13. 2 and Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.15. Clark RL letter to Bertner at the Ochsner Clinic. October 12, 1949. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13. 2 and Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002, 1.15.
135.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. August 10,1971 memo and letter of 29 September 1971 to Dr. William Seybold (in preparation for Dr. Seybold’s Presidential Address about Dr. Ernst Bertner) regarding his role in performing surgery on Dr. William Bertner. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13.2. Clark RL. August 10,1971 memo and letter of 29 September 1971 to Dr. William Seybold (in preparation for Dr. Seybold’s Presidential Address about Dr. Ernst Bertner) regarding his role in performing surgery on Dr. William Bertner. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.13.2.
136.
Zurück zum Zitat “City Leaders Mourn Death Of Doctor Bertner.” Houston Chronicle. July 29, 1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III. III.13.2. ”Bertner died at his Rice Hotel apartment at 12:25 PM, Friday, July 28, 1950. He was 60 years of age. Col. W. B. Bates stated: “His imagination, great energy, and constructive mind made the dream of the great Texas Medical Center a reality… He lived, breathed, and dreamed the Texas Medical Center. It isn’t often you find a great doctor, a great businessman, and a great creator in one man.” Dr Clark commented: “Even though he knew his days were numbered, he insisted that we try any new development in cancer treatment on him. I remember his intense will to be used as a ‘guinea pig’ in experiments that might help some other cancer victim.” “City Leaders Mourn Death Of Doctor Bertner.” Houston Chronicle. July 29, 1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III. III.13.2. ”Bertner died at his Rice Hotel apartment at 12:25 PM, Friday, July 28, 1950. He was 60 years of age. Col. W. B. Bates stated: “His imagination, great energy, and constructive mind made the dream of the great Texas Medical Center a reality… He lived, breathed, and dreamed the Texas Medical Center. It isn’t often you find a great doctor, a great businessman, and a great creator in one man.” Dr Clark commented: “Even though he knew his days were numbered, he insisted that we try any new development in cancer treatment on him. I remember his intense will to be used as a ‘guinea pig’ in experiments that might help some other cancer victim.”
137.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 133. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 133.
138.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Seybold WD. Interview with R. Lee Clark about Bertner’s cancer. July 8, 1971. Clark recalled: “Let there be no doubt about the man’s courage. I saw him every day during the last month of his life. He was in pain, and he knew the end was near. But he didn’t show it. He met with friends and associates every day, continuing to lay out plans and to describe his hopes for the medical center. His vision was great, and so were his character and strength.” Ibid. Seybold WD. Interview with R. Lee Clark about Bertner’s cancer. July 8, 1971. Clark recalled: “Let there be no doubt about the man’s courage. I saw him every day during the last month of his life. He was in pain, and he knew the end was near. But he didn’t show it. He met with friends and associates every day, continuing to lay out plans and to describe his hopes for the medical center. His vision was great, and so were his character and strength.”
139.
Zurück zum Zitat Bertner EW letter to Mr. Hugh R. Cullen. July 13, 1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002. 3.29 Bertner EW letter to Mr. Hugh R. Cullen. July 13, 1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Ernst William Bertner, MD papers, MS 002. 3.29
140.
Zurück zum Zitat Mary Frazer. “Dr. Bertner Loses Fight With Cancer. Houston Physician Dies in Rice Hotel.” Houston Press Daily. July 29,1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers. MS 070, Series X,X.40.7. Mary Frazer. “Dr. Bertner Loses Fight With Cancer. Houston Physician Dies in Rice Hotel.” Houston Press Daily. July 29,1950. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers. MS 070, Series X,X.40.7.
141.
Zurück zum Zitat Sue Barnett, “Bill Bertner–M.D.” Texas Parade. November 1950, p 22. Sue Barnett, “Bill Bertner–M.D.” Texas Parade. November 1950, p 22.
142.
Zurück zum Zitat Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. College Station: A&M University Press; 2014. p. 86. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. College Station: A&M University Press; 2014. p. 86.
143.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to members of the Council of the Southern Surgical Association, December 3, 1949, nominating Ernst Bertner for membership. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.67. Clark RL. Letter to members of the Council of the Southern Surgical Association, December 3, 1949, nominating Ernst Bertner for membership. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series III, III.67.
144.
Zurück zum Zitat Macon ND. South from Flower Mountain: A Conversation with William B. Bates. Texas Medical Center Publishing, 1975, p 65. Macon ND. South from Flower Mountain: A Conversation with William B. Bates. Texas Medical Center Publishing, 1975, p 65.
145.
Zurück zum Zitat “Dr Elliott to Head Med Center.” Houston Chronicle. October 1, 1952. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X. X.40.9. “Dr Elliott to Head Med Center.” Houston Chronicle. October 1, 1952. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark, MD papers, MS 070, Series X. X.40.9.
146.
Zurück zum Zitat Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 155. Ibid. Kellar WH. Enduring Legacy. p 155.
147.
Zurück zum Zitat Clark RL. Letter to UT President Theophilus Painter. October 30, 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers MS 070. Series X, box 42, file 1. Clark RL. Letter to UT President Theophilus Painter. October 30, 1946. McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library. R. Lee Clark papers MS 070. Series X, box 42, file 1.
Metadaten
Titel
Ernst Bertner: A Surgeon with Prescient Vision for the Largest Medical Center in the World
verfasst von
Charles M. Balch, MD, FACS, FACSCO
Publikationsdatum
07.02.2024
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Ausgabe 5/2024
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-024-14894-w

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