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Thomas Anderson Oral History Interview
No full textMajor Topics Covered: Anderson family involvement with MD Anderson and the Texas medical Center Personal recollections of R. Lee Clark, Ernst Bertner, Charles LeMaistre, John Mendelsohn and other MD Anderson figures The origins of MD Anderson and other Texas Medical Center institutions The formation of the Board of Visitors Physician referrals to MD Anderson, controversy and challenges Growth of MD Anderson and the Texas Medical Centerhttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewsessions/1065/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 03: Connections with MD Anderson and Memories of R. Lee Clark, MD
No full textThe interview begins with Thomas Dunaway Anderson’s recollections of his uncle, Monroe Dunaway Anderson, the founder of the M.D. Anderson foundation and namesake of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The interview continues with a description of the establishment and purpose of the M.D. Anderson Foundation and the growth and development of several recipients of M.D. Anderson’s philanthropy, including the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center. Thomas Anderson’s memories and interactions regarding Dr. Randolph Lee Clark, the first full-time president of what is known today as the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, are recounted as well. A discussion concerning Thomas Anderson’s family contributions associated with the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center ends the interview.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/1400/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 02: Recruitment to MD Anderson and Dr. R. Lee Clark, the “Visionary”
No full textDr. Byers relates influences on his decision to join MD Anderson, political considerations in building MD Anderson, and others who joined MD Anderson who worked in, or in concert with, the new field of Head & Neck Surgery. Finally, Dr. Byers gives examples of Dr. R. Lee Clark being a “visionary.”https://openworks.mdanderson.org/surgeryhist_interviewchapters/1012/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 07: Dr. R. Lee Clark, Surgeon & Chief, MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
No full textThoughts on the Dr. R. Lee Clark’s reputation, area of expertise, and degree of control over surgical practices at MD Anderson. Dr. Byers talks about how Dr. Edgar “Ed” White, Chief of Surgery, came to MD Anderson, his role and area of practice.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/surgeryhist_interviewchapters/1017/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 02: Memories of a Small MD Anderson and R. Lee Clark
No full textIn this chapter, Dr. Ahearn shares memories of a much smaller-scale MD Anderson on his arrival. He also shares recollections of the visionary Dr. R. Lee Clark.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/1040/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 03: An Introduction to R. Lee Clark and MD Anderson
No full textIn this chapter, Dr. Becker briefly sketches his career path when he returned to New York and joined the Department of Pathology at New York University Medical College. He describes the inbreeding that can take place at institutions and then talks about his recruitment to MD Anderson. He offers anecdotes about his interactions with Dr. R. Lee Clark, talks about his leadership style, and mentions other significant figures whom he worked with on arrival.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/1423/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 08: R. Lee Clark’s Vision and Changes in MD Anderson Culture
No full textDr. Keating begins this chapter with a brief description of his return to MD Anderson. He then describes MD Anderson as a unique place where it was as important to study the operation of cancer in humans as in the lab. He explains that the institution’s first president, Dr. R. Lee Clark, wanted to increase cross-fertilization between physicians and researchers. He also describes Dr. Clark’s “genius” for establishing a work structure that would relieve the faculty of worry so they could concentrate on cancer. He compares that environment to the situation today, in which health care is governed by corporate entities. He notes the problems with ethics that this can breed and the loss of a sense of altruism among physicians. Looking at MD Anderson, he notes the difference between the “luxury” of the public spaces, and the problems that faculty have getting basic material to support their work. He shares that he “prays for wisdom in our executive leadership.”https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/2173/thumbnail.jp
Chapter 01: Move to MD Anderson
No full textIn this chapter, Lora Frances Davis discusses being recommended to work at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and her initial impressions of both the institution and Research Medical Library. She highlights Dr. R. Lee Clark\u27s emphasis on acquiring essential cancer literature and the process of making early purchases to support the expanding library. Ms. Davis believes that the library has played a crucial role within the institution since its inception and has been well-utilized by MD Anderson\u27s physicians and scientists.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/2215/thumbnail.jp
[Letter from Meyer Bodansky to R. J. Anderson - April 15, 1940]
No full textLetter to Dr. R. J. Anderson from Dr. Meyer Bodansky, dated April 15, 1940. In the letter, Dr. Bodansky informs Dr. Anderson that despite certain disagreements on particular sections of his academic paper, it was indeed submitted for application
Chapter 02: Stories: The Pathology Department in 1976 and MD Anderson as a Texas Institution
No full textIn this chapter, Dr. Becker discusses the Department of Pathology at MD Anderson when he arrived in 1976 and his impressions of the MD Anderson President, Dr. R. Lee Clark.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/1480/thumbnail.jp
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