[Hench] discusses his experiences in visiting sites where outstanding medical developments took place or where famous individuals lived or are buried. He includes an account of the yellow fever experiments. The speech was given at the New Fellows Banquet at the Mayo Foundation House.

Hench gives a history of yellow fever and the investigation done by Finlay.

Hench gives an account of the Lazear family since the death of Jesse W. Lazear. Hench discusses a rift in the Lazear family.

Hench gives explicit instructions on the procedures and protocol for the Lazear family in their visit to Cuba in order to honor Jesse Lazear and Finlay.

This report details yellow fever outbreaks throughout the world up until 1954. A distinction is made between “Human Yellow Fever” and “Jungle Yellow Fever.”

Tate testifies to the work done by Lambert as a nurse during the yellow fever experiments, and feels that Lambert should be recognized for his service. He also encloses a letter from Barratt O'Hara.

O'Hara asks Tate for a notarized statement that proves that Lambert participated in the yellow fever experiment with Reed.

Hench requests from the Academy of Sciences the microfilm of Finlay's daybooks written during the yellow fever investigation. He indicates that he would not be able to complete his book without knowing the contents of these daybooks.

Nogueira outlines the history of yellow fever and the many resultant casualties. He then describes the work of Finlay and the Yellow Fever Commission. He is critical of Sternberg's initial dismissal of the mosquito as the source of yellow fever.

Hench is concerned about the status of Camp Lazear, and wants anything done that would expedite its becoming a museum.