University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Director's Office records : Ernst Bertner and R. Lee Clark, 1941-1975. 1941-1975.

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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Director's Office records : Ernst Bertner and R. Lee Clark, 1941-1975. 1941-1975.

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The President's Office Records include materials generated and received by the President of the institution, and his staff, during his time in office. The early records also include the materials generated and received by the Director of the institution, and his staff, prior to the time the position of President existed. Ernst Bertner served as acting director from 1942 until 1946. R. Lee Clark was appointed the first full time director in 1946. The Director's Office Records consist of 4,384 cards of microfiche, which include correspondence, memoranda, copies of founding documents, financial records, forms, reports, organization charts, building plans, copies of printed materials, and notes. The materials in this subgroup span the years 1941-1975, with the bulk of records falling between 1946-1972. They reflect the growth and development of the various departments at M. D. Anderson, from the earliest years, as well as fund raising efforts, the educational programs at the institution, nursing, and work in cancer research. The records also contain information also about the growth of the Texas Medical Center and Dr. Clark's involvement in building professional medical organizations and meetings around the world devoted to eradicating cancer.

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University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Research Medical Library

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