Enduring Legacy

The M. D. Anderson Foundation ultimately became the driving force behind creating and shaping this leading-edge medical complex into what it is today. This book provides a unique perspective on the indispensable role the foundation played in the creation of the Texas Medical Center. It also offers a case study of how public and private institutions worked together to create this veritable city of health that has since become the largest medical complex in human history. WILLIAM HENRY KELLAR is the author or editor of books on a variety of topics related to Houston’s history. He is affiliated with the University of Houston’s Center for Public History.