The R. Lee Clark manuscript collection consists of Dr. Clark’s papers, both personal and professional, collected over a 30-year period. Much of the collection centers around University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, where Dr. Clark was Director and Chief of Staff, President, and finally President Emeritus. There is an historical series within the collection relating to the formation of the early M.D. Anderson Hospital and the Texas Medical Center. The collection includes information on other cancer institutes and organizations, both national and international.

This on-line exhibit highlights a few of the resources available in the collection.

Guide to the R. Lee Clark Papers

Bibliography

Photographs

Photographs of Clark, family members, collegues and associates.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center buildings

The first site of the Cancer Center was on the James A. Baker estate, The Oaks, located at Bagby and Baldwin in Houston. The estate stables were converted to laboratories in 1947. With the expansion of patient treatment and care, World War II barracks were set up on the grounds to serve as clinic, ward space, and gift shop during 1949-50.
The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center was opened on its current site in 1954.

Art of the Xth International Cancer Congress

The Xth International Cancer Congress was held in Houston in 1970. In commemoration of the Congress, the Academy of Texas commissioned the first in a proposed series of stamps to honor events of national or international importance held in Texas. At Dr. Clark's request, Joseph Schwarting created an oil painting which was the original for this "Cinderella" stamp.
The symbolism in the design treats the subject of cancer, represented by the crab, as it affects the body. The earth, waters, and atmosphere in the background indicate the effect the environment has on the health of living beings, including humans. Medicine has flung down the gauntlet and challenges the disease of cancer through research and clinical practice. The ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbol of generation and enduring life, and the hourglass indicate that medicine will prevail and conquer cancer.

Conference literature featured a drawing of the Alexander Calder sculpture, The Crab, which is part of the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston Collection on display in the Cullen Sculpture Garden

Medical Art Publishing Foundation

Dr. Clark was Directing Medical Editor of the Medical Arts Publishing Foundation that published The Heart Bulletin, The Cancer Bulletin, The Psychiatric Bulletin, and Medical Record and Annals, as well as co-editor of The Book of Health and The Year Book of Cancer.

Pamphlets

Pamphlets dealing with cancer for the general public from 1930's and 1940's.