Hench is discouraged by the Cuban government's lack of response to the Camp Lazear memorial. The government will not permit Hench to donate money to the site because it is a Cuban national monument, but the government has not allocated any money itself.

Hench informs Rojas that he is coming to Cuba in about five months for a medical congress. He asks her advice about hotels and indicates that he would like to see her.

Rojas informs Hench that she has read of the Cuban government's plans to make the Camp Lazear memorial another monument to Finlay, and wonders if Hench has abandoned his plans for the memorial or is still working with the government. She offers her help and hopes his ideas will be carried out.

Rojas writes that she is glad to know Hench is coming to Havana because there are matters she wishes to discuss with him. She provides information about Cuban hotels and informs him that she will soon be in New York.

Rojas writes that she is glad to know Hench is coming to Havana because there are matters she wishes to discuss with him. She provides information on Cuban hotels and informs him that she will soon be in New York.

Rath, director of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has noted Hench's interest in preserving the structure in which the yellow fever experiments occurred. The Trust does not have funds, but would be glad to offer support and publicize his project.

Hench writes Rath that he would appreciate any help that the National Trust for Historic Preservation could provide in preserving Camp Lazear. He describes his attempts to enlist the support of the Cuban government and the Rockefeller Foundation.

Hench informs Love that he will not be able to attend the Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting. He writes that he is going to make one more effort [to memorialize Camp Lazear] when he returns to Cuba in several months.

Rath hopes that the National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings will be able to help in Hench's efforts to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Love informs Hench that he was missed at the Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting. He read Hench's letter to Standlee, in which he questioned the reliability of her information, but does not think anyone will be able to convince her that Reed deserves all the recognition he has received.

Rath informs Hench that his attempt to preserve Building No. 1 lies outside the purview of the National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings because of the Cuban government's involvement. He suggests raising funds through a medical fraternity, possibly with the sanction of the American Medical Association or the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Warthen informs Hench that the Richmond Academy of Medicine will not be able to provide financial aid for the preservation of Building No. 1. He also regrets that it will not be possible to exhibit any of the Reed items at the annual history section meeting, but appreciates Hench's offer to lend copies of some of the originals and states which items he would like.

Hench thanks Blossom Reed for the Christmas gift of two books owned and signed by her father. He thinks the librarian at the Mayo Clinic will want to put them on display. He informs her that he is returning to Cuba and hopes to work on the preservation of Building No. 1.

Hench is sending Lawrence Reed a copy of the “Virginia Cavalcade,” which has an article about Walter Reed.

[Hench] outlines remarks to be made upon his acceptance of “The Order of Finlay.” He speaks highly of Finlay and states that one of his most valued possessions is an original copy of Finlay's first paper on yellow fever and mosquitoes.

This is Hench's speech, made on his acceptance of “The Order of Finlay.” He speaks highly of Finlay and states that one of his most valued possessions is an original copy of Finlay's first paper on yellow fever and mosquitoes.

This interview transcription includes questions posed to Hench by a Cuban newspaper and Hench's answers. Hench expresses appreciation for receiving the Order of Finlay. He explains his thoughts on preserving Camp Lazear and emphasizes the cooperation that took place among people of different countries and different religions in discovering the cause of yellow fever. He also discusses his interest in hormones, particularly cortisone, hydrocortisone, and corticotropin.

Clark inquires if Hench has any information on the "Apache girl," called Susie, who was abandoned by an Apache raiding party under Geronimo. She was subsequently taken in by Reed and trained as a servant. Clark notes that Susie eventually left the Reeds and returned to Oklahoma, where she taught English to Apaches.

Hench is concerned about his responsibilities connected with the Congress on Nutrition and Vitaminology in Havana. He has received conflicting information regarding dates and paper submissions.

Lappage informs Hench that there will be receptions on January 23 and January 24.

Hench informs Lappage that he has completed his reading copy for the Congress on Nutrition and Vitaminology lecture, but that it requires editing before publication.

Lappage requests that Hench edit the final draft of his speech and mail it to her.

Spies regrets that the speech preparation has been so demanding on Hench. He believes Hench needs a good rest while he is in Cuba, and notes that there are only several short functions he need attend.

Lappage informs Hench there will be no discussion of his paper, no occasion for informal remarks, and no facilities for showing his film. His bibliography can be whatever length he deems suitable.

Siler discusses the possibility of establishing a permanent exhibit of Walter Reed material, as well as the pros and cons of placing it at the Walter Reed Medical Center or the Army Medical Museum. Hench would be of great help in selecting material to be used in an exhibit. He hopes Hench's Cuba trip will result in the Cuban government furnishing funds for the preservation of Building No. 1.

Hemphill will send Hench additional copies of the “Virginia Cavalcade.”

Hench's speech, for the Congress on Nutrition and Vitaminology, discusses nutrition and the importance of the enrichment of flour.

Carbonell describes Hench's investigations into the yellow fever experiments and the actual location of Camp Lazear. He praises Hench as a physician and a friend while advocating the support of Hench's plans by the Cuban government.

In this speech, to the Rotary Club of Havana, [Hench] mentions his marriage, his admiration of those involved in the yellow fever experiments, and some of the people he has met through his yellow fever research.

The speaker mentions Hench's discovery of cortisone, his Nobel Prize, and the Order of Finlay award.

Hench thanks Andreu for the Order of Finlay, and asks for a copy of Andreu's speech. He is delighted to know that there is a plan to memorialize Camp Lazear, and hopes that he will be able to attend the ceremony.

Hench informs Spies that Hench's paper from the recent Havana conference has been revised and edited. He thanks Spies for the hospitality shown him in Havana, expresses his pride in receiving the Finlay medal, and asks Spies' help in acquiring a translation of Andreu's remarks made at the medal ceremony.

Hench thanks Lopez for the courtesies shown to the him during the recent Havana congress. Hench enjoyed the meeting very much, even though vitamins and nutrition are not his field.

Hench thanks Rodriguez for the copy of his book on Finlay. Hench will have a translation made, and is sure he will find the information useful for his own research.

Lazier thanks Hench for his note discussing the Lazear family, and will use the information in future research.

Blossom Reed describes her financial problems in trying to keep her home. She explains to Hench that she will not supply information about Susie to Clark because she hopes to have Susie's story published for her own financial gain.

Lopez thanks Hench for his contributions to the recent Havana conference. He was pleased to learn about Hench's work with cortisone, and also appreciated Hench's thoughtfulness in presenting slides in both Spanish and English.

Castillo thanks Hench for participating in the Conference on Vitamins and Nutrition in Havana. [See 04420009, 04420012 for English and Spanish versions of Castillo's speech.]

In an introduction to Hench's presentation at a Havana conference, [Castillo] gives an overview of Hench's Nobel prize winning research on arthritis and cortisone. See Spanish original.

In an introduction to Hench's presentation at a Havana conference, Castillo provides an overview of Hench's Nobel prize winning research on arthritis and cortisone. See English translation.

Hench promises to review Reed's letters to see whether he ever mentioned Susie, an Apache household servant. He will send a copy of Clark's letter to Reed's family, who may remember her.

Clark thanks Hench for attempting to locate information about Susie, the Apache girl who was a domestic servant in Reed's household.

Hench will inform Clark that Blossom plans to write a story about the Apache woman who worked in her parent's household. Hench offers to put her into contact with one of the editors of the Saturday Evening Post. He reports that the Cuban government seems prepared to do something about Camp Lazear, and he will send Blossom copies of the plans.

Clemons thanks Hench for a copy of an article on Walter Reed by James H. Bailey. He is impressed by the author's range of knowledge.

Hench informs Clark that Blossom is writing a story about Susie, the Apache girl who worked in her father's household. He shares confidential information about Blossom's financial hardship, and says that he believes Reed's daughter should have the rights to this story, which Clark has been interested in publishing himself.

Hench thanks Andreu for the honor of being elected a corresponding member of the Sociedad Cubana de Salubridad Publica.

Bean sends Hench a copy of his talk on Reed. He would like to send copies to members of the Reed family. The publication of this talk stimulated considerable correspondence, and he is happy to have helped to keep Reed's name before the public.

Truby discusses his health problems. He comments on Standlee's history of Walter Reed Hospital. Truby suggests that it should be reviewed by some of the senior officers at the hospital.

Hench suggests that Bean send copies of his talk about Reed to various interested persons.

Bullock inquires if Malagon knows of any organizations in Cuba that are concerned with the preservation of historical monuments, and whether there are any provisions in Cuban law for the protection of such sites. Bullock mentions Hench's interest in the preservation of Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Hench asks Rose and Forbes, whom he visited ten years ago, for the correct middle name of Wallace Forbes, so that it may be placed on the Camp Lazear memorial tablet. He also inquires as to the whereabouts of Wallace Forbes.

Hench doubts that the dedication of Camp Lazear will take place in September 1952. He does not think that the Cuban government will be able to pay travel expenses for the attendees, and suggests ways that the U.S. Army or government might pay for the Reeds and Truby to attend. Hench thinks it would be appropriate for the United States to have an official representative at the dedication, and suggests that Love approach the Surgeon General about this.

Hench is sorry to hear of the death of Gen. Ireland. He won't be able to attend the Hench family reunion. Hench inquires if George Carroll is still alive.

Truby reports on his health and comments on attempts to have Ames included as a member of the Reed yellow fever board, which Truby insists is not historically accurate. He notes that Hench is still working for the preservation of Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Hench thanks Cage for informing him that Ida Kissinger has died.

Blossom Reed thanks Hench for the photograph and clipping. She sends him rough copies of her invitation from the Cuban government to attend the Lazear Memorial, and of her reply declining to attend.

Hench is delighted with Blossom Reed's diplomatic reply to the Cuban invitation, in which she promoted her father and mentioned Reed's high regard for Finlay. He informs her that the park will be called Camp Lazear, and that this is the first time the Cuban government has honored Reed and his associates.

Hench informs Lawrence Reed that Blossom Reed has already replied to the Cuban invitation to attend the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench requests that he send a communique expressing the appreciation of the Reed family.

Lawrence Reed informs Hench that he has received three invitations from the Cuban government to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear. However, he has declined the invitations. He hopes that Hench has a wonderful time in Havana.

Hench requests permission from the Mayo Clinic Committee on Trips to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear, explaining his involvement with the preservation efforts. He has been invited by the Cuban government to speak at the ceremony.

The Medical Graduate Committee approves a request to place a wreath on Finlay's memorial, and the Committee on Trips approves Hench's request to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear.

Hench suggests that Smith publish a short news item in "The Journal of the American Medical Association" about the upcoming dedication ceremony of Camp Lazear. He lists the names of Cuban officials involved in the project. Hench confesses his fear that the site will be called “Parque Finlay” instead of Camp Lazear.

Hench expresses his condolences to Mrs. Cooke on the death of her husband. He informs her of the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication and asks for a photograph of her husband, whose name will appear on the memorial tablet.

Exposito invites Hench to attend and speak at the dedication ceremony for Camp Lazear.

Smith informs Hench that he will contact Cuban officials in order to get information about the dedication of Camp Lazear, and to stimulate recognition of American interest in this activity.

Hench inquires whether the Medical School of Jefferson College or the Medical Alumni Association would be interested in placing a wreath under the medallion of Finlay during the dedication ceremony of Camp Lazear. Finlay graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1855.

Hench accepts Exposito's invitation to attend the ceremonies at the Finca San Jose, site of Camp Lazear.

Hench inquires whether the Medical School of Harvard University might wish to have a representative place a wreath under the medallion of Wood during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear. Wood graduated from Harvard Medical School in the late 1880s.

Hench inquires whether a representative of the Medical School of the University of Virginia would like to place a wreath under Reed's medallion during the dedication of Camp Lazear. Reed graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1869.

Hench inquires whether a representative of the Bellevue Medical Center would like to place a wreath under Reed's medallion during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear. Reed graduated from Bellevue Medical College in 1870.

Hench inquires if a representative of the College of Physicians and Surgeons would like to place a wreath under the medallions of Agramonte, Lazear and Sternberg during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear. All three were graduates of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Hench inquires if a representative of the University of Maryland Medical School would like to place a wreath under Carroll's medallion during the dedication ceremonies at Camp Lazear. Carroll graduated from the Medical School of the University of Maryland in 1891.

Hench suggests to Bauer that a representative of the American Medical Association place a wreath either beneath the medallion of Finlay at Camp Lazear or on Finlay's grave during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear.

Hench describes the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication. He suggests that Carey, of the Associated Press, notify his Havana correspondent to obtain preliminary information for press coverage.

Hench describes the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication and encourages the ambassador to attend, in support of Cuban-American friendship. He sends him background information explaining the delicacy of the situation and refers to the Finlay-Reed controversy.

Hench looks forward to renewing his friendship with Ramos, whom he assigned a central role in the preservation of Camp Lazear. Hench also hopes that Ramos' suggestion of a public health facility on the site might be carried out, and pledges his support in this effort.

Hench hopes that Strode, or one of his Rockefeller Foundation associates, will attend the Camp Lazear dedication. In his speech Hench plans to credit Finlay with the mosquito theory and Reed with its proof.

Bauer regrets that he cannot attend the Camp Lazear dedication but will suggest that the American Medical Association be represented there.

McEwen approves of Hench's idea of having a Bellevue Medical School representative at the Camp Lazear dedication. He will contact an alumnus in Havana to attend, and also send a wire on the occasion.

Hench suggests to Halverson that a representative of the American Public Health Association place one or two wreaths during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear, or send a message if no one attends. If Halverson has not received an invitation, Hench would be glad to suggest discreetly that he be invited.

Beaulac, of the American Embassy in Havana, informs Hench that he will attend the dedication of Camp Lazear. He would be pleased to host a reception as well.

Lippard, of the University of Virginia Medical School, requests that Hench make arrangements to place a wreath in memory of Virginia alumni Reed, Moran, and Kean at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench informs Lippard that he will arrange to place a wreath representing the University of Virginia Medical School in memory of Reed, Moran, and Kean at the Camp Lazear dedication. He will try to purchase orange and blue ribbons, as Lippard has instructed.

Rappleye has arranged for a representative of Columbia University Medical School to place wreaths in memory of alumni Lazear, Agramonte, and Sternberg at the Camp Lazear dedication. He thanks Hench for the suggestion.

Smith informs Hench that a representative from the American Medical Association will attend the Camp Lazear dedication and present a wreath.

Warren, of the Rockefeller Foundation, replies to Hench's inquiry about Reed's formula for the development of yellow fever. He states that Reed's fundamental conclusions are still accepted, but he does think it possible that some of Finlay's yellow fever cases may have been produced as a result of his experiments.

Carey appreciated Hench's tip regarding the Camp Lazear dedication and has written a story for the Associated Press, which he encloses. He asks that Hench inform him about any new developments in cortisone and ACTH.

Carey's article explains the significance of Camp Lazear, describes the memorial, and discusses Hench's role.

Halverson informs Hench that the American Public Health Association will not send a representative to the Camp Lazear dedication.

Bennett informs Hench that a representative of Jefferson Medical College will lay a wreath in memory of Finlay at the Camp Lazear dedication. Jefferson Medical College, Finlay's alma mater, is planning a celebration of the centennial of Finlay's graduation, in 1855.

Hench informs Rappleye, of Columbia University Medical School, that the Cubans are delighted that wreaths will be laid at the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench informs Berry, of Harvard University Medical School, that the Cubans are delighted that a wreath in memory of Wood will be laid at the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication.

Lippard thanks Hench for representing the University of Virginia Medical School at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench reports to McEwen that the Cubans are delighted about the wreath in memory of Reed at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Berry, of Harvard Medical School, explains the background and significance of the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication, and requests that Caswell represent Harvard at the ceremony.

Rake informs Hench that Jefferson Medical College alumnus Leandro Tocantins will represent the school at the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication.

Tocantins informs Hench that he will represent Jefferson Medical College at the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench is invited to the Pan-American Medical Association meeting which will meet on December 5 to report on the events and to highlight the accomplishments of Jefferson alumnus Finlay.

Wylie has asked University of Maryland School of Medicine alumnus Jose Echeverria to represent the school at the Camp Lazear dedication. A wreath will be laid in memory of Maryland alumnus Carroll.

Halverson, of the American Public Health Association, informs Hench that he is unable to attend the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench is pleased that Beaulac, the American Ambassador to Cuba, will hold a reception following the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench forwards a copy of his remarks for the dedication so that Beaulac may be better informed about the history and persons associated with Camp Lazear.

Hench apologizes to Lippard, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, that he forgot that Cooke also graduated from Virginia. He will add Cooke's name to the wreath for the Camp Lazear dedication.

Lippard inquires if Cooke should be included on the wreath representing the University of Virginia School of Medicine at the Camp Lazear dedication. Cooke, who died recently, was also a Virginia alumnus.

Hench was glad to hear from Wylie that the University of Maryland School of Medicine alumnus, Echeverria, will represent the school at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench is glad that Jefferson Medical College alumnus Tocantins will represent the school at the Camp Lazear dedication, honoring fellow alumnus Finlay.

Berry hopes that Caswell will be able to represent Harvard at the Camp Lazear dedication, but is sending official greetings from Harvard to Hench, to convey to the Cubans, in case Caswell cannot attend. On the same page, a note from Berry to Hench congratulates him on skillfully planning this event.

Ramos approves of Hench's idea of adding a public health facility to the memorial. He also discusses friends who are currently at the Mayo Clinic.

This notice specifies the time and place of the meeting and the business to be discussed.

In this speech, delivered at the dedication of Camp Lazear, Hench stresses the Cuban-American cooperation underlying the conquest of yellow fever. He discusses the Havana Yellow Fever Commission of 1879 and the choice of the Finca San Jose as an experimental site because of its yellow fever immunity. He describes Finlay's mosquito hypothesis and experiments, and the lack of support for his theory. Hench then outlines the work of Lazear and the Reed Commission, quotes Reed and Finlay, and concludes with praise for both the Cubans and Americans. See Spanish translation.

In this draft, Hench discusses the Cuban-American cooperation underlying the conquest of yellow fever. He mentions the Havana Yellow Fever Commission of 1879 and the choice of the Finca San Jose as an experimental site because of its yellow fever immunity. He describes Finlay's mosquito hypothesis and experiments, and the initial lack of support for his theory. Finally, Hench outlines the work of Lazear and the Reed Commission, quotes Reed and Finlay, and concludes with praise for both the Cubans and Americans. [See 04435001 and 04435013 for a shorter draft, in Spanish and English, of the speech.]

Hench lists photographs taken during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear, including scenes of speeches, laying of wreaths, and presentation of awards.