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Texas America250: New Frontiers
Texas has long been home to leaders in discovery, invention, and progress.
Texan immunologist James Patrick Allison became a Nobel laureate in recognition of his work at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where groundbreaking cancer research happens daily.
Originally named the Manned Spacecraft Center, the NASA Johnson Space Center was established in 1961 as the home and Mission Control Center for the US human space flight program and continues to be a training site for astronauts.
Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments invented the first microchip in 1958, and Texas remains home to tech companies including Dell and Tesla, while hosting significant operations of companies like Samsung and Hewlett Packard.
“The Texas Edison” by T.R. Reid, Texas Monthly, July 1982. TSLAC-MAIN collection, 976.4005 T312 mo v. 10 no. 7-12. Click or tap on image to view larger version.
The Manual of the MD Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, comp. by members of the staff. Helen T. Konjias, ed. Houston: Univ. of Texas, 1945. TSLAC-MAIN Collection, 616.994 K836.
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This manual was the first publication of the hospital now known as the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Published in 1945, the manual describes the most innovative methods in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the time.
Dr. Jeffrey Chang of M.D. Anderson Hospital. The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. Houston, TX: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, 1964. TSLAC-MAIN collection, 616.994 An27f.
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“Michael Dell” by Evan Smith. Texas Monthly, December 1999. TSLAC-MAIN collection, 976.4005 T312 mo v. 27 no. 7-12. Click or tap on image to view larger version.
The First Twenty Tears of the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. Houston, TX: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, 1964. TSLAC-MAIN collection, 616.994 An27f.
Link to The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute front.
Link to The First Twenty Years of the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute two pages.
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This early publication of the MD Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute includes photos of the hospital’s staff as well as details about their groundbreaking work in the research and treatment of cancer.
Astronaut Edwin Eugene “Buzz” Aldrin on the moon. Texas Tourist Development Agency photographs and audiovisual materials, 1991/077-0114_005. Click or tap on image to view larger version.
Log of Apollo 11. Washington DC: Office of Public Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),1969. US Documents collection, NAS 1.19:72.
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This publication gives a chronological account of the Apollo 11 mission from launch to landing, followed by the return to earth. The log includes communications between the astronauts and Mission Control in Houston, Texas.
State of Texas Medal of Honor, Apollo 11 Astronauts. Artifacts collection, ATF0472. Click or tap on image to view larger version.
Medal of Valor presentation to astronauts, 1971. Bill Malone Materials, Current Events Photographic Documentation Program collection, 1971/022_043. Click or tap on image to view larger version.
The State of Texas Medal of Valor, also known as the Lone Star Medal of Valor, is the second highest state military award. The award is for individuals who perform specific acts of bravery or outstanding courage. Governor Preston Smith presented these medals to Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins on March 5, 1971.