This lists ten volunteers, including eight Spaniards, for the yellow fever experiments done by Juan Guiteras.

Roberts makes inquiries to help Carter locate an assistant who can translate Spanish and Portuguese.

Sawyer sends Carter a telegram granting her sick leave.

Simpson summarizes the life of Lemuel S. Reed, as he knew him through religious work, and gives an account of his death and funeral. Simpson conducted the funeral service.

The Tumble Down Shack

The editor praises the work of Reed, Lazear, Carroll and Agramonte as having laid the foundation for all future efforts against yellow fever and malaria. Carroll is singled out for commendation and called a martyr.

[Hench?] lists names and addresses of persons connected with his work on the history of the yellow fever experiments.

This list records names and addresses of persons in the United States and Cuba who received copies of "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Howard reflects on his lifetime of work with mosquitoes. He includes a transcript of a January 13, 1901 letter from Walter Reed describing the success of Reed's experiments. A transcript of a February 20, 1902 letter from Ronald Ross discusses Ross' work in Africa.

This draft of Wood's biography of Walter Reed was written for young readers and was eventually published by Julian Messner, Inc.

This partial manuscript of Moran's autobiography describes his early life, military career, service as a sanitary inspector under Gorgas in Panama, marriage, and business ventures. He discusses his relationship with Hench and their search for the actual site of Camp Lazear, as well as the difficulties stemming from the Reed-Finlay controversy. The section of the draft covering the yellow fever experiments is missing.

Kosslow writes a succinct but vivid account of Walter Reed's life, dealing with his work on typhoid and yellow fever.

Sturgis sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Kissinger describes the yellow fever experiments and comments on the men involved. He also describes the experience of suffering from yellow fever and the treatment for the disease. Kissinger remarks on inaccuracies in the play "Yellow Jack." He maintains that he volunteered before Moran.

Moran's translation of entries made in Rojas' journal are certified by Rojas' widow as conforming in tenor to the original.

This document describes items related to yellow fever in detail; including letters, reports, medical charts, medals, artifacts, books, photographs, interview transcripts, magazines, and sketches.

Laura Carter informs Russell that she left the Ravenel correspondence with Read, but did not use it because her father's book ends before Reed's yellow fever work commenced.

The Luther M. Cornwall Co. informs Hench which books are available for sale.

Peabody discusses yellow fever work dating back to 1897, with particular emphasis on the work done in Cuba, in 1900 and 1901, by Reed and the Yellow Fever Commission.

The report describes efforts to pass a Congressional bill honoring the yellow fever volunteers and securing pensions.

This report supports Ames' inclusion in the Act, approved February 28, 1929, to recognize the public service rendered and disabilities incurred as voluntary subjects for inoculation during the yellow fever investigations in Cuba.

This biography focuses on the reasons why Ames should be included with the Yellow Fever Board and the volunteer soldiers in the Roll of Honor.

Mosquito Control Ends Fatal Plague of Yellow Fever

This article, which appeared in "Outlook," discusses efforts to memorialize Walter Reed.

This is a pencil sketch that shows the plan of a proposed Cuban-American Medical Memorial, in Havana, with Camp Lazear Building No. 1 as the centerpiece.

Peake's story on the work of Henry Rose Carter and William Gorgas in ridding Panama of yellow fever includes excerpts from Laura Armistead's Panama diary.

This is a poem about Chinese lovers, by Henry Carter's son.

This form letter from DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

This form letter from DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Von Mansfelde writes that he is eager to see that Carroll and Lazear receive due credit for their yellow fever work.

This is Moran's account of his experience with the Yellow Fever Commission as a human test subject.

This account details a list of expenses incurred for stenography, typing, office supplies, and taxi fares to the Library of Congress.

Pemberton thanks Hench for giving a speech to her club.

Holman requests a copy of Hench's article, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Von Mansfelde informs Mabel Lazear that the annuity bill has passed the House.

Reed makes plans for the Fourth of July, and he describes Cuban flowers.

The Questions of the Day

El Vomito en La Habana

Wood describes Lazear's infection and death, and advocates for a pension for Mabel Lazear.

Wood states that he never accused Ludlow of concealing information, but that newspapers have misconstrued his statements, through false deductions and inferences. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wood lauds the work that Lazear did and praises him as a martyr.

Lambert informs Truby that he has tried to gain recognition as a nurse for the experimental yellow fever cases. He explains the reasons why he thinks he should be included.

The Keans discuss social events among the army personnel and a move to new quarters. The postscript mentions the reaction of the popular press and the medical journals to the mosquito theory.

A Cazar...Por Fuerza Huyendole A La Quema

Del Consulado de Espana

La Fiebre Amarilla

Howard reports that he has lobbied Congress to acknowledge Lazear's service. He believes Lazear was a martyr.

Reed writes just after his return from Cuba. He informs Blincoe of the results of the yellow fever experiments and the reception of the work by the scientific community. He quickly relates family news. [Courtesy of the Library of Virginia]

Jesse T. Lazear provides family news. He reports that two noted physicians spoke to him about Jesse W. Lazear's death.

Yellow Fever and Quarantine

Topics of the Times

Wood advocates a pension for Mabel Houston Lazear.

Root credits major figures in the fight against yellow fever and requests that higher ranks be given to them. He reports that a battery at Fort Howard in Baltimore has been named “Battery Lazear.” [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

The report recognizes the work of Reed, Gorgas, Kean, Carroll, and Lazear.

This testimonial supports a petition to Congress for a pension for Mabel Lazear.

Reed praises the service of Lazear and insists he died in the line of duty.

Lee congratulates [Kean] on his speech he gave at the unveiling of the Reed Monument. Lee also wants to know the cost of a non-resident membership in the Army and Navy Club. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Borden describes Reed's fatal attack of appendicitis and the treatment regimen followed before his death.

Scientists Urge a Pension

Kean solicits support for pension bills in Congress. He discusses biographical essays on Walter Reed by himself and Kelly.

Vaughan requests that a letter in support of the pension bill be sent to the Washington Post.

Kean encourages Kelly to support the pension bill with a letter to the Washington Post.

Pension for Mrs. Reed

Blincoe provides recollections of Walter Reed as a youth. She gives the family genealogy and a description of the house in Gloucester County, Virginia, where Reed was born.

The report contains extracts from various individuals attesting to Reed's contributions to science. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Hurd discusses the support of Johns Hopkins Hospital by Rockefeller. The Lazear memorial tablet is finished and the balance of the funds will go to Mabel Lazear.

Thayer believes that Lazear should receive credit for being the first to advocate the mosquito theory to the Yellow Fever Commission.

Noted Doctors at the Hopkins

This is a list of subscribers, possibly related to the Walter Reed Memorial.

Hurd shares his recollections of Walter Reed at Johns Hopkins and later.

These excerpts regard the erection of a tablet to Walter Reed at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. There is also a request to see if a memorial will be built to Reed in Chicago, Illinois. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

This report establishes that the Army General Hospital in the District of Columbia be named the Walter Reed United States Army General Hospital, in honor of Reed.

Hurd writes with suggestions for changes to Kelly's manuscript on the life of Walter Reed.

Walter Reed and Yellow Fever

This copy of Kelly's Reed biography is a 1906 first edition published by McClure, Phillips & Co. of New York. It was owned by Philip Hench, and contains autograph notes by him and others, mostly commenting on information believed to be in error. In addition to presenting a detailed biography of Reed, Kelly discusses at length the history of yellow fever, research on the disease, and the work of the Reed Yellow Fever Commission and its members. The book features several photographs of Reed, other members of the commission, and Cuban experimental sites.

These documents solicit contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association, and also provide lists of members and contributions.

Carroll comments on Kelly's manuscript. He corrects errors of fact, and objects to the attention given Reed to the detriment of himself, Lazear, and the rest of the Yellow Fever Commission.

Dr. Reed and Yellow Fever

Walter Reed

Gorgas suggests that Finlay and Carter be nominated for the Nobel Prize. In the postscript, Gorgas writes an autograph note for Carter.

Kean argues that Carroll deserves more recognition for his service. The last page includes Kelly's reply, dated September 10, 1906. Kelly writes that he will help to secure cooperation of Congressmen and write an article in support of Congressional action on behalf of the survivors and their families.

Howard provides his recollections of Reed and the formation of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Kelly requests to see Reed's account of the experiments, which had been mailed to Howard. A plaque for Walter Reed at King's County Hospital, in Brooklyn, will be dedicated.

Carroll forwards Kelly two photographs. He states that he will not attend the Walter Reed Memorial Association dinner in Brooklyn.

This is the program for an evening in honor of Walter Reed, who was once an intern at the hospital. The cover is autographed.

[Kelly] offers his views about the credit due Carroll. Kelly proposes to support Carroll's promotion on the basis of his merits alone without diminishing the role played by Reed.

This note encloses a contribution for Kissinger, and mentions the Outlook essay.

The record card includes several requests for photographs or paintings of Reed, along with information regarding his uniform. The record card is dated from January 25, 1907 through August 15, 1907. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Stewart praises Kelly's book. He suggests corrections for clarification, and notes that he would emphasize the role of the Public Health Service.

Mabel Lazear sympathizes with Carroll over his lack of pension, noting how difficult it was for her to receive support. She comments on Mansfelde's effort regarding credit due Lazear.

Von Mansfelde comments on the work of Lazear and Carroll regarding the Yellow Fever Commission. He believes that Mabel Lazear and James Carroll should receive the same pension as Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Watson writes that the New York Merchants' Association wants to work for a pension increase for her. He believes Lazear's work has been slighted.

Mead requests a financial statement so that he can continue working to increase her pension.

Watson writes about work to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

Watson writes that he is trying to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

Wallace sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Winifred Lyster sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Christensen sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Morgan sends a contribution for Kissinger.

The writer sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Getman sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Kleberg sends a contribution for Kissinger.

McKnight sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Duffield sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Chrystie sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Hall sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Rittenhouse sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Spooner sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Blackwood sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Penrose sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Morgan requests Kissinger's address and mentions the Shut-in Society, which provides wheelchairs to needy persons.

Otis sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Kimball sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Jackson sends a contribution for Kissinger. Her husband knew Kissinger as a hospital attendant.

Senter sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Wingate sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Wilson sends a contribution for Kissinger.

The Editors of Outlook forward a contribution for Kissinger to Kelly.

Hall sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Hamlin refers to the Outlook article on the Kissingers.

Von Mansfelde informs Mabel Lazear that Carroll has died. He discusses work to increase her pension.

Carroll thanks Latimer for her sympathy. She notes additional speakers for the meeting at Johns Hopkins.

King honors Carroll and others. He lays emphasis on his contribution to national health. He supports a pension.

Are Our Heroes of Peace Neglected?

This is a bill for Mabel Lazear's pension. It credits Lazear with discovering the theory of mosquito transmission of yellow fever.

Dalzell will support an increase in Mabel Lazear's pension.

Von Mansfelde writes that he is working to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

The writer sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Mead writes about work to increase the pensions for the families of Lazear and Carroll.

The Merchants' Association informs Mabel Lazear that the annuity bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent, but still needs the president's signature.

White thanks Kelly for the reprint of his address on Carroll.

Mead informs Mabel Lazear that the Dalzell Bill has passed both the Senate and the House.

The Bill awards pensions to Jennie Carroll and Mabel Lazear from the War Department in recognition of their husbands' service in the yellow fever work.

The Merchants' Association informs Mabel Lazear that the president has signed the annuity bill.

Von Mansfelde informs Mabel Lazear that the president has signed the annuity bill.

Latimer agrees that Kelly and herself should stop supporting the Kissingers, but she still wants to find alternative sources of income for them.

Welch is listed as having given a speech honoring Carroll. A bronze tablet memorializing Carroll was also unveiled.

Ernst discusses difficulties involving Carnegie funding for the Kissingers.

The Surgeon General's office sends a photograph of Reed to Purcell and refers him to Kelly's book. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Fiction and Yellow Fever. Charles Brockden Brown, the Father of Our Novelists, and His Lurid Stories

This bill proposes a statue and tablet to honor the members of the Yellow Fever Commission.

Strategy in application and nomination for Nobel Prize.

These excerpts regard the correspondence between William T. Jenkins and Jefferson Randolph Kean, and the confusion of Jenkins' mailing address. The record card is dated March 27, 1912 through April 20, 1912. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Bishop requests a photograph of Moran from the yellow fever experiment years to be used in an article in Scribner's Magazine.

Torney wants to inspect the painting of Walter Reed when it is on exhibition in Washington, D. C. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Armstrong requests biographical material on her son, Jesse Lazear, for a college reunion event.

Gandy discusses the various photographs of Walter Reed that are suitable for hanging at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Gandy informs Flexner that a negative of one of Reed's photographs is broken. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kane thanks Sweitzer for a photograph of Lazear and describes the new Jesse Lazear School.

Norton requests a photograph of Jesse Lazear.

This bill recognizes the services of certain military officers of the Isthmian Canal Commission.

Thomas Lazear transcribes a note written to him by Admiral Dewey on the fly leaf of Dewey's autobiography. The message praises Jesse Lazear.

This report recognizes officers whose work was instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal.

Freeman celebrates Carter, Reed, and Gorgas as Virginians.

Pertinent Portraits - George W. Goethals

Weaver is informed of Kelly's biography of Walter Reed. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Gorgas informs Miller that a painting of Walter Reed has been approved and will be hung in the Walter Reed General Hospital. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Permission is sought to photograph the painting of Walter Reed recently completed by Miller. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Agramonte informs Gorgas that all his reports about the Yellow Fever Commission are completely accurate and can be proven, and that he believes he will never receive proper recognition for his contribution. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The Commission of Fine Arts and the Chairman of the House Committee on the Library disapprove of the monument to Reed, Carroll, Lazear, and Agramonte. They suggest a memorial fountain instead. Included is a copy of Senate Bill #6067. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Men Who Have Died that You May Live: Martyrs to Medicine

Byam writes that the additional material on Finlay will be included in Carter's article. He discusses Finlay's role in the yellow fever work.

Carter writes that he would appreciate the Boy Scouts' help for malaria control.

Carter informs Russell about the progress that she and Frost made over the Christmas holiday and about the maps and bibliographical references for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever that she is currently working on.

Carter thanks Russell for supplying the Connor reference she sought and describes her work at the Library of Congress.

Carter offers suggestions regarding the format of the bibliography for the History of Yellow Fever and asks him if he might be able to include Gorgas in the bibliography. She also questions Frost's inclusion in the text of Henry Rose Carter's supposed acceptance of Noguchi's leptospira.

Carter believes Frost's name should be included on the title page of the published version of the History of Yellow Fever. Due to Frost's hard work, Carter believes that Henry Rose Carter would be proud of the book.

Carter plans on working on the book as long as she is needed and then she is considering entering the hospital in order to fully regain her health.

[Carter] comments extensively on a public health film on malaria.

The firm of Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton informs Carter about its pricing policies for reprints of medical journals.

Darnall requests information concerning Mabel Lazear's age, health, and finances.

Darnall requests that Mabel Lazear send information related to the annuity directly to the Surgeon General.

Anthony informs Mabel Lazear that the item covering her annuity has passed the House and the Senate.

[Mead] writes to Congressman Anthony in support of the continuation of Mabel Lazear's annuity.

Anthony thanks Mead for bringing to his attention the annuities of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Ireland agrees with Mead regarding the annuities of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Mead hopes that the annuities will continue as long as Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll are in need.

Mead thanks Anthony for his assistance in renewing Mabel Lazear's and Jennie Carroll's annuities.

Mead informs Mabel Lazear that items for the continuation of her annuity have passed both the House and the Senate.

Mabel Lazear expresses gratitude for what the Merchants' Association of New York has done for her.

McCaw writes about memorials to Walter Reed, including the U.S. Army hospital in Washington, D.C.

Emilie Lawrence Reed seeks a pension increase. She writes about Marie Gorgas' pension and discusses the public stature of William Gorgas.

Flannagan submits a paper to The American Magazine's essay contest on the seven greatest Americans and names Carter as the fifth great American for his contributions to public health.

Carter and her father hold Rose's opinion in high esteem, and she thanks Rose for his praise of Henry Rose Carter's work on the History of Yellow Fever and of her poetry.

Kelly sends Carter a copy of his Walter Reed book. He notes the credit given Carter's work in Ross' memoirs and asks for photos of Carter to include in a collection of malaria and yellow fever literature he is gathering for the School of Hygiene, in Baltimore.

Baekland refers to the recent publication of a letter and Howard's response regarding Kean's role. He includes a direct quote from Howard's letter.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that his son Robert is graduating from MIT in chemistry. He discusses the role of Sternberg and Gorgas with the Yellow Fever Commission.

Marie Gorgas thanks Kean for his informative letter. She is currently collaborating with Hendrick on a biography of Gorgas.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that Hendrick will print a correction to an earlier article. This letter is written at the bottom of Hendrick's letter to Kean, dated April 16, 1924. Hendrick writes that the corrections will be made and regrets any offense given Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Kean expresses his disapproval of the claims made by Marie Gorgas' in her biography of William Crawford Gorgas.

Kean writes about the campaign against yellow fever.

Kean writes to the editor in order to dispute the claims made by Marie Gorgas in her article on her husband. He requests that a letter of clarification be published in the journal.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that he wrote to the editor of World's Work to dispute the claims made by Marie Gorgas as regards the Yellow Fever Commission.

Burton informs Kean that the piece published in World's Work, by Marie Gorgas, was an excerpt of her larger work in which Reed does receive credit.

Kean expresses doubt that the statements already published in the excerpts of Gorgas' biography can be corrected in the final publication without contradiction.

Hendrick agrees to publish Kean's letter, which challenged Marie Gorgas' account of her husband's yellow fever work, in the journal World's Work.

Kean informs McCaw that Hendrick has agreed to publish his rebuttal to Marie Gorgas' article.

Fame of Reed and Gorgas [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard responds favorably to Kean's letter published in the New York Times, and offers supporting evidence for Kean's claims in the form of quotations from a letter of Reed.

Kean offers an explanation of how his rebuttal letter to Marie Gorgas' article came to be published in New York Times.

Hendrick informs Kean that he had planned to publish his rebuttal letter in the June issue of the World's Work, but withdrew it when he saw it published in the New York Times.

Baekeland inquires if Howard objects to him writing a letter to the New York Times.

Kean mentions Howard's letter, which offers proof of Reed's awareness of the practical effects of his yellow fever experiments.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the manuscript of Gorgas' biography might be corrected to reflect Reed's role. He will retire to Washington this summer.

Kean hopes that the misleading statements about Reed in the Gorgas biography will be corrected. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean refers to the Marie Gorgas and Hendrick biography of William Crawford Gorgas.

Howard encloses correspondence with L.H. Baekeland, who proposed sending a letter to the New York Times emphasizing Kean's role in mosquito eradication in Cuba in 1901.

Howard informs Baekeland that he does not wish to be involved in the controversy between Marie Gorgas and Kean.

Edsall requests Kissinger's address. A fund has been established in his name, Harvard University Medical School, which would provide a pension to Ida Kissinger upon John Kissinger's death.

This review, by an unnamed critic, concentrates on the claims surrounding Gorgas' yellow fever work.

Kean, in his review of the book about William Crawford Gorgas written by Marie D. Gorgas and Burton J. Hendrick, clarifies many false claims that credit Gorgas for the cleaning up of Cuba. Moreover, Kean states that Gorgas was very slow to accept the mosquito theory and that his role in France during World War I was not nearly as great as what was portrayed by the book. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean encloses a reprint of his review of the Gorgas biography for publication in "Science."

Kean discusses the Gorgas biography and requests that his review of it be published.

Howard informs Kean that he will forward his review of the Gorgas biography to the editor of "Science."

Kean thanks Howard for contacting "Science" on his behalf.

Howard expresses interest in Kean's review of the Gorgas biography. He comments on Hendrick's writing and factual accuracy.

Howard informs Kean that his review of the Gorgas biography was reprinted, but not in "Science."

Delaney congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

Marie Gorgas writes to Kean that she regrets his disapproval of her biography of William Crawford Gorgas. [Kean] appends a note chastising the authors of the biography for failing to correct errors called to their attention six months before publication.

West thanks Kean for reprints of his review of the Gorgas biography.

Strong congratulates Kean for his review of the Gorgas biography.

Cattell expresses interest in Kean's review of the Gorgas biography, but notes that "Science" does not publish reprints.

Howard informs Kean that the editors of "Science" want him to write another review.

Walker congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

Alderman, the President of the University of Virginia, congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

Amador congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography. He discusses his own plans to write a popular history of the yellow fever story for Panama.

Background of Events

Kean sends Cushing reprints of his review of the Gorgas biography.

Cushing congratulates Kean for his review of the Gorgas biography. An autograph note by Kean reveals sales statistics of both the Osler and Gorgas biographies.

Sullivan wants Wood to make corrections to his manuscript on the history of the United States, in particular with any reference he makes to William Crawford Gorgas. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

McCaw offers comments on Sullivan's draft chapter about Gorgas and yellow fever.

McCaw sends Kean a critique of Mark Sullivan's article on Gorgas, and tells Kean that he believes Sullivan wants to present a truthful account of Gorgas' yellow fever work.

Patterson corrects Robinson's statement that Gorgas discovered the means of transmission for yellow fever.

Kean compliments Ravenel on his review of the Gorgas biography and presents his own view of the errors in the book.

Ravenel offers his opinions about Gorgas.

Kean discusses Gorgas and the yellow fever work in Cuba. Ireland responds in a note at the bottom of the letter.

Dr. H.R. Carter Dead; Fought Yellow Fever

Ravenel refers to an article by Russell concerning the sanitation campaign in Havana (1900). In an autograph note, [Kean] writes that Ravenel has misunderstood Russell.

Kean agrees that Russell should be unambiguous in his statements regarding Gorgas.

Ravenel informs Kean that he has written a review of a biography of Carter for "The American Journal of Public Health."

Kean makes corrections to Sullivan's manuscript for a book chapter on Gorgas, including a memorandum for Ireland concerning Gorgas' military record and honors.

Ravenel comments on factual errors in the Russell article about Gorgas' sanitation work.

Kean discusses Russell's article on Gorgas and comments on the errors in the Marie Gorgas biography of her husband. Included is an autograph note by Kean.

Carter writes about the French Debt Commission and states that she disagrees with some of Ravenel's article on her father but she appreciates the spirit in which it was written.

Flannagan sends a resolution passed by the Southern Medical Association about Henry Rose Carter and an essay listing Henry Rose Carter as one of the seven greatest Americans.

Siler's manuscript describes 19th century yellow fever epidemics in the United States, theories of yellow fever transmission, and the contribution of Reed in proving mosquito transmission.

Sullivan thanks Kean for all the corrections he supplied for his book on the recent history (1900-1925) of the United States, especially with his chapter on William Crawford Gorgas. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Thayer discusses the influence of Carter's and Finlay's work on Reed and Lazear.

Ravenel writes that he doubts the influence of Carter's work on Reed. He believes Reed was inspired by Finlay.

Carroll makes an appeal to the medical profession to make Walter Reed's birthplace a national shrine.

Carroll informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the Medical Society of Virginia will address his proposal to make Walter Reed's birthplace a national shrine.

Carroll discusses plans to make Walter Reed's birthplace a national shrine. He receives permission from Emilie Lawrence Reed to mention the pension debate in his magazine article.

Carter makes notes about Henry Rose Carter's theory of extrinsic incubation and Wade Hampton Frost's editing work on the History of Yellow Fever.

Alvare writes about Finlay and Camp Lazear.

Whitebread requests that Emilie Lawrence Reed donate some of Walter Reed's personal effects for an exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution.

Morley sends Carter three new entries from the book of Chilan Balam of Tizimin that he is certain Henry Rose Carter never saw. The entries imply yellow fever arrived with the Spanish.

Kean provides his analysis of the date of the initiation of anti-mosquito efforts in Havana. He cites a report by William Crawford Gorgas, which was written in 1904.

Dr. Walter Reed's Memory Honored

Belroi Birthplace of Walter Reed, Made Public Shrine

This agenda concerns a proposal to raise money for a Walter Reed chair at the University of Virginia and the restoration of the Walter Reed birthplace.

Reed's Birthplace will be Restored as a National Shrine

Peabody describes efforts to obtain pensions for Kissinger and for widows of yellow fever commission participants.

Reed Birthplace as Shrine

Karshner thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for materials she sent concerning Walter Reed.

LeRoy y Cassa defends Finlay against the claims of the Rockefeller Foundation and others. He refers to Marie Gorgas and Burton J. Hendrick's biography of William Crawford Gorgas.

Peabody informs the Kissingers that a fund is being established for their support.

Gruenberg informs Kelly of the campaign to raise funds for the Kissingers and asks to borrow photographs.

Peabody writes about circulating the “Yellow Fever Story of Heroism“ to high schools and colleges.

Elliott informs Mrs. Reed of a talk on Walter Reed by James Peabody, and encloses two student papers on Reed.

The Walter Reed Memorial Commission authorize the funds to restore Reed's birthplace.

Kerr thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for her gift of a rose bush.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

"Tingle" decries the lack of recognition of Lazear's heroism and sends some money to Mabel Lazear. The stationery is imprinted with the story of Tingle, a pseudonym used by philanthropists who wish to remain anonymous.

Force introduces letters from her students responding to a lesson about Walter Reed and the Yellow Fever Commission.

The Peabody Fund has donated a house to the Kissingers.

The students thank Emilie Lawrence Reed for Walter Reed's work and sacrifice.

Deland thanks Peabody for his work for Kissinger. She offers to lobby Congress and sends a check to Ida Kissinger.

Jean requests Emilie Lawrence Reed's help in creating an educational film strip on Walter Reed.

Murran and her students thank Emilie Lawrence Reed for Walter Reed's work and sacrifice.

MacLachlan writes about a high school memorial day in honor of Walter Reed.

De Kruif informs Siler of a play about the Yellow Fever Commission.

[Peabody] informs Mallock of various projects, including a film strip on Walter Reed and a newspaper story on Kissinger.

Nelson sends a photograph of Walter Reed's birthplace and text on its dedication as a national shrine.

Hardy requests information on Walter Reed. He wants to make Reed's birthplace a national shrine.

Kibler requests information on Walter Reed for a newspaper article relative to the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Hardy offers a strategy for publicizing the pension campaign.

Reed Home Now is Practically Like Original

Kibler informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the dedication ceremony has been rescheduled.

Jones examines the restored house, in Belroi, and asks when Emilie Lawrence Reed would be available for a dedication ceremony.

Jones appeals for necessary funds to complete restoration of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Kibler thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the clippings she provided regarding Walter Reed.

Kean rejects Nelson's article on the grounds of inaccuracies. Kean informs him of the Walter Reed Memorial Association's work and Peabody's efforts to lobby Congress for pension increases for the survivors.

Kean expresses his disappointment in the competition between Cuba and America regarding the credit for the yellow fever work. According to Kean, it was Reed who demonstrated Finlay's theory and Gorgas who applied it.

Siler comments on Kean's defense of Finlay.

Hardy expresses continued interest in lobbying Congress for the pension campaign.

Jones writes to set the date for the dedication of Belroi.

Upshur sends Emilie Lawrence Reed photographs of Belroi and Blue Ridge Summit.

The writer discusses an entry, in the National Cyclopedia of American Biography, on his unidentified father.

Jones informs Emilie Lawrence Reed of the date for the Belroi dedication

Kean informs Agramonte that he would like to publish his recollections of the yellow fever experiments in "The Military Surgeon."

This program lists events and speakers for the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Kean gives a speech at the Opening Ceremonies of the dedication to Walter Reed's birthplace. He recounts the entire history of the yellow fever investigation. (Reprinted from The Military Surgeon for March, 1928)

The Walter Reed Memorial Commission invites guests to the opening of Belroi, the birthplace of Walter Reed.

Article concerning the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

The Kissingers thank Emilie Lawrence Reed for inviting them to the Belroi dedication.

Kean thanks Lamb for information on Reed's last days.

Kean mentions the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace and ongoing yellow fever work. He offers his opinion on the Reed-Finlay debate.

Sawyer acknowledges receiving Carter's letter and check and expresses sympathy for her illness.

Carter is back at work on Henry Rose Carter's manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever on a half-time basis.

Sawyer plans to inform the Comptroller about Carter's half-time return to work.

Great Medical Deeds

Peabody informs Kelly of the progress of the yellow fever pension proposal. He seeks photographs for a lecture.

The Roll of Honor lists the Yellow Fever Commission members, Reed experiment volunteers and persons involved in the Gorgas-Guiteras experiments.

Binley writes to Emilie Lawrence Reed regarding a lecture by Peabody on yellow fever.

Howard inquires about Walter Reed's character for his play “Yellow Jack.“

Russell writes Carter about her health and wishes her well.

Agramonte appreciates Kean's balanced report of the yellow fever work. He comments on current yellow fever work.

Oemler thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the works of Walter Reed.

Russell suggests that Carter should find an assistant to help her with her work on the History of Yellow Fever manuscript.

McCoy comments on Gen. Summerall's statements about the roles of Sternberg and Wood with regard to the yellow fever commission.

De Niedman offers his recollections of yellow fever work in Cuba, including investigations of Sanarelli's bacillus and sanitary measures undertaken.

Kean informs Moran about efforts to enact pension bills for yellow fever commission families and volunteers.

Kean provides Morin with a comprehensive review of the yellow fever experiments. He includes the names of the personnel, their birth places, their enlistment and discharge locations, and present addresses.

In response to her request, Farnum sends Carter a library card permitting her access to areas of the stacks of the Library of Congress that will be of assistance in her work.

Carter thanks Putnam and his staff for providing her with a library card that will allow her access to the shelves of the Library of Congress.

Russell requires more information about payment details with her assistant, Grace Brown, before he can approve the financial arrangement.

Kean sends Agramonte a Congressional committee report on the yellow fever pension bill and gives his opinion in regards to compensation amounts. Kean also comments on the Rockefeller Foundation yellow fever work in West Africa.

Carter provides specific details about the financial arrangement regarding Brown's assistance on the manuscript for the History of Yellow Fever.

Kelly thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for a memento of Walter Reed. He notes a greater appreciation of Walter Reed's work.

Russell thanks Carter for her recent letters and tells her of the death of Hideyo Noguchi and the occurrence of yellow fever in Brazil.

Flexner thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for a memento of Walter Reed.

Borden thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the memento of Walter Reed.

Carter discusses her work at the Library of Congress and expresses regret at the death of Noguchi and others working on the eradication of yellow fever throughout the world.

Carter updates Russell on progress she and Brown have made on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever and sends regards to Russell from Thayer.

Carter explains her work on the bibliography for the History of Yellow and will update Russell on incidental expenses. Carter's illnesses have also caused her to spend from the savings Henry Rose Carter left her.

Carter describes the considerable progress on the bibliography and that the Library of Congress staff is helpful. She also asks if Russell has any information about Noguchi's death.

Russell responds to Carter's inquiry about Noguchi's death in West Africa and tells her of the yellow fever deaths of Dr. Young and Dr. Stokes, stating that they were likely to have occurred from laboratory work inoculating animals in Africa.

Taylor sends Kean a booklet on Reed.

Farnum sends Carter a library card that will permit her to take certain books out of the Library of Congress for her research.

Kean thanks Taylor for the booklet on Reed.

Carter describes the offers of assistance she has received from Col. Ashburn and Dr. Thayer and praises Brown's considerable efforts.

Russell asks Carter for an approximate idea of when her work will be completed.

Carter wants to meet with Frost before she can inform Russell of an approximate completion date.

Russell is in no hurry to receive her estimate on the completion date of the project.

Carter and Frost, after meeting to discuss a time frame for completing the manuscript, believe it will be ready some time in November. Carter compliments Brown for her dedication to the project.

Carter and Brown continue to work on the bibliography for the History of Yellow Fever despite the brutal Washington, D.C. heat.

[Carter] asks if Russell can supply bibliographical references to unpublished reports of the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Foundation.

[Carter] writes LePrince to ask for his input on the bibliography to the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter is having difficulty tracking down medical references. She notes that she is writing this letter on Henry Rose Carter's birthday and that, had he lived, he could have told her the source of every reference she seeks.

LePrince responds to Carter's request for verification of various references.

Russell suggests that working long hours in the Washington, D.C. heat might not be good for Carter's health.

Carter and Brown continue to work intensively. Carter asks Russell to track down additional references that may be found in reports of the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Peabody seeks clarification of information for a pamphlet on yellow fever for the American Museum of Natural History.

Carter suggests that Brown's salary be continued through October even though Brown has offered to work for free. She also thanks Russell for facilitating repayments of advances that she and Henry Rose Carter made towards Theodore Hayne's medical education as the work and her health have affected her finances adversely.

Kean responds to Peabody's questions about the work of the Yellow Fever Commission, offering his view on the contributions of various men and commenting on illustrations Peabody has selected for his article.

Kean comments on photos to be used by Peabody in his article and supplies Moran's address. He has a high opinion of Moran.

Carter informs Russell that she has delivered the completed medical references for the History of Yellow Fever to Frost, although there are still a few references that she and Brown will continue to try to verify. She thanks Russell for the extension of Brown's salary through October and applauds Brown's dedication to the project.

Putnam requests that Carter return a book that she checked out of the Library of Congress.

Carter tells Russell that she has met with Frost to clarify the remaining references that need to be verified.

Russell states that he has met with Frost who is hoping to finish his editing work in early November.

Russell suggests that Peabody donate his papers related to his yellow fever research to the Johns Hopkins Hospital Library.

Carter reports that she and Brown remain hard at work writing to individuals who may be able to help them track down a few elusive references.

Carter explains the collaborative work she and Frost are doing to edit Henry Rose Carter's manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever and asks for Stephens' assistance with some references for the book.

Carter explains the final work continues and that she has received help from members of the Catalogue Division of the Library of Congress.

Frost believes a historical reference to a possible yellow fever epidemic in St. Lucia can be disregarded as he can find no corroboration for it in other historical works.

Laura Carter sends the editor corrections for a biographical sketch of Henry Carter.

Carter anticipates completing her work at the same time that Frost completes his work.

Beveridge, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, requests a reprint of Kean's speech, which was given at the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Carter and Brown are working hard to keep up with Frost's timeline for completion of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter reports about a few final references she is working on as well as the possibility of filling in some maps for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Russell offers Carter a suggestion on tracking down a particular reference.

Kean sends a reprint of his speech, given at the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace, to Beveridge.

Carter writes about her success in locating a particularly elusive reference.

Carter thanks Howard for sending her a reference from the Bulletin of Entomological Research and updates him on her progress.

Carter reports on the progress she and Brown have made and discuss some early Italian navigational references that they are still working on.

Stephens is having difficulty tracking down some references for Carter, but is still trying to get an answer for her.

Carter reports success with the early Italian references and discusses the progress of her work.

Carter writes about mutual friends and about her work on the History of Yellow Fever.

Jones thanks Kelly for the book on Walter Reed. He will send photographs of Belroi and relate the status of restoration funding.

Carter thanks Morley for meeting with her in Washington to provide assistance with Mayan references for the History of Yellow Fever and asks him to send her more information when he gets to Mexico.

Carter plans on spending the Christmas holiday working on the manuscript at the Frost home in Baltimore.

Hoffman describes his efforts to track down an Investigation Report of the Yellow Fever Commission at Carter's request.

Carter thanks Hoffman for his efforts to obtain a copy of a report by the Yellow Fever Commission that is necessary to verify a reference.

Carter writes about the final work that she and Brown are completing before Carter leaves for Baltimore and comments on the providence that connected her with someone as capable and dedicated as Brown.

Russell states that he has enjoyed Carter's weekly letters about her progress and thanks Carter and Brown for their efforts.

Ashburn's speech to an audience of student nurses is an overview of Reed's life and work. The piece includes an excerpt from the Surgeon General's report, 1900.

This report chronicles the path to recognition for the members of the Yellow Fever Board, beginning with a 1906 letter from Theodore Roosevelt.

Harrison thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for donating her husband's letter. He inquires if she has anything else she would like to contribute to the Vanderbilt University Medical School Museum.

Carter and Frost spend Christmas working on bibliographical references for the History of Yellow Fever manuscript. Carter renews her borrowing privileges at the Library of Congress so that she and Brown can keep working efficiently together.

Carter is sick with the flu, but she continues to work on the revision of bibliographical references for the History of Yellow Fever at home.

Carter is restructuring the bibliographic references to the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever according to Frost's suggestion.

Carter is returning bibliographic cards to Frost and explains how she has organized quotes and references for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter reports on the progress made on the retyping and reorganization of bibliographical references to the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Kean relates news of the pension bill and notes the recognition of Agramonte's work in the bill.

Agramonte thanks Kean for news of the pension bill, and expresses appreciation for Ireland's influence.

Carter describes her progress and the assistance she has received tracking down references for the History of Yellow Fever manuscript.

Carter updates Russell on the progress being made on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter updates Russell on the continued progress she and Brown have made redoing bibliographical reference cards in accordance with Frost's suggestions.

Carter writes that she spent time with Frost in Baltimore going over references and describes the Johns Hopkins University Commemoration Day exercises that she attended.

Roberts informs Carter that according to Library of Congress records, her borrowing privileges have ended and asks for the return of certain volumes.

Carter is finished with the revisions and retyping of the bibliographic references for the History of Yellow Fever manuscript.

Frost wants to schedule a time to meet to go over Carter's final bibliographic revisions.

Carter points out that Roberts himself renewed her borrowing privileges for 1929. She also informs Roberts that she has kept no volumes out longer than the period afforded her by the Library of Congress.

Carter is available to meet with Frost at any time and states that she and Brown continue to try to find incomplete bibliographical references.

Carter updates Russell on her work and asks if Wakeman, a doctor with the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Foundation, died of yellow fever in West Africa.

Kean responds to Ames' inquiry about the pension bill and offers reasons why Roger Ames is not included.

Russell states that Wakeman's death was mistakenly attributed to yellow fever by the newspapers.

Carter discusses her work on references and Frost's work on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever in anticipation of the completed product.

Carter waits for Frost to get back to his work on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever. Carter and Brown continue to turn up a few of the more elusive references for the book.

[Carter] discusses her concerns about unfinished maps for the completed manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Roberts expresses his regret for the error made regarding the date of Carter's lending privileges with the Library of Congress.

These telegrams congratulate Moran on receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Carter waits to hear from Frost about finalizing work on the manuscript and continues to work on bibliographical references for the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter informs Russell that she expects to leave for Baltimore to continue work with Frost very soon.

Carter writes Russell, on the eve of a trip to Baltimore, about various loose ends she hopes to address with Frost regarding the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter reports that she and Frost made determinations about the use of maps and the establishment of an alphabetical list of geographic references for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Kean describes to Moran the attempts made to expand the list of people qualified for yellow fever pensions, and explains how the criteria were set.

Carter updates Russell on progress made on the geographic lists for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter is unable to work on the book until Frost returns from England in August. While he is away, she will try and address loose ends.

Russell encourages Carter to spend some time on vacation in the Virginia mountains while Frost is out of the country.

Carter expresses how heartbreaking the delays on the editing of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever have been, but is hopeful the work will be completed by the end of the summer.

Good, the Secretary of War, addresses the 1929 class of West Point and mentions the enrollment of Reed and Wood on the Roll of Honor.

[Carter] writes Russell about a final meeting with Frost before he leaves the country, and describes work she needs to do on Photostats and maps before Frost returns.

Carter is interested in Blanton's planned medical history of Virginia and although her father's manuscript does not cover the time period Blanton is interested in, she answers as many questions as she can.

Russell explains Frost will resume work on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever in early August.

Kean congratulates Emilie Lawrence Reed on the establishment of her annuity.

Carter is back in Washington, D.C. and is ready to resume work as soon as Frost calls her. She describes work she accomplished during her vacation on the outline maps for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Harrison seeks artifacts of Walter Reed for the Vanderbilt University Medical Department.

Kean seeks donations of artifacts or letters of Jesse Lazear for the Vanderbilt University Medical Museum.

Kean vouches for Harrison and urges Emilie Lawrence Reed to make a donation to Vanderbilt University.

Kean inquires about Agramonte's father and explains the delay of Agramonte's medal and pension, approved in February 1929.

Agramonte writes to Kean about his family, the pension delay, and his health.

Kean lists the yellow fever experiment participants included in the Roll of Honor.

Harrison thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the gift of a Bible.

Hewitt writes about the 1878 New Orleans yellow fever outbreak and Carter's work on the transmission of yellow fever.

Carter does not see the need to provide weekly updates as she is still waiting for Frost to resume work on the manuscript. She also fills him in on her activities since early August.

Leathers thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the donation of Walter Reed's letter and Bible to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Medical History.

The interview centers on Kean's reluctance to give credit to the work done by Roger Ames during the yellow fever experiments.

Ireland refuses to include Ames among the yellow fever heroes. He minimizes Ames' role in the yellow fever work, and advises [Jessie Daniel Ames] to give up in her attempt to have him honored.

Kean informs Jessie Ames that physicians other than Roger Ames treated yellow fever patients at Camp Lazear.

[Peabody] thanks Wainwright for his support of the bill to honor the yellow fever experiment participants. Peabody is delighted that Agramonte was included, and glad that Marie Gorgas was not.

Carter explains the supplementary work she is doing on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever as she waits to hear from Frost about when he can resume work.

[Carter] talks about the maps that have been prepared for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Russell thanks Carter for her progress reports and states that he is hopeful that Frost will be able to complete his work on the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever in the near future.

Ireland sends Emilie Lawrence Reed a map of the Fort Robinson Station, near a butte which has been named for Walter Reed.

Carter discusses Frost's final editing of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever and her hope that the book might be completed and published early the next year.

This amendment proposes the inclusion of Roger Post Ames with those honored in H.R. 13060. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

[Peabody] reports on the status of the Congressional campaign to honor the yellow fever heroes, and enlists Kellogg's help in the effort.

Hagedorn relates a conversation with General McCoy concerning Wood's announcement of the Yellow Fever Commission's findings, in 1900. He also comments on Gorgas' sanitary work in Havana.

Farnum sends Carter new cards extending her Library of Congress borrowing privileges and shelf access through 1930.

[Peabody] describes his trips related to his campaign to honor the yellow fever heroes through an Act of Congress.

Carter is keeping certain materials Frost sent her because she understands he doesn't need them back until she next visits him.

Blondel, on behalf of the New York Association of Biology Teachers, congratulates Moran for his yellow fever work.

Carter is eager to see the completion of the final editing of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever and explains that her sole focus is the publication of the book.

Secretary of War Hurley summarizes Ames' service record, concluding that Ames does not merit inclusion in the yellow fever roll of honor. He suggests that Sheppard turn over any additional official papers to the War Department.

Carter thanks Frost for a reference and expresses her enthusiasm that the final copy of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever is being typed.

[Carter] asks Spinden to provide the page numbers of Mayan source references to verify historical statements made in the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Sheppard forwards a letter from Patrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War, to Jessie Ames, which confirms that her husband contracted yellow fever in Cuba. Sheppard writes that he will continue to work for a bill recognizing Ames' service.

Frost sends material that Carter requested and updates her on progress on the final typing of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Bridges informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that Walter Reed is listed on the Roll of Honor, published in the 1930 Army Register.

Carter thanks Reed for the assistance she has provided and asks Reed to supply correct names to be used in the bibliography of the History of Yellow Fever.

This bill awards annuities to the participants and beneficiaries in the yellow fever experiments. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Lower thanks Emilie Reed for her promised gift of a cross and vases for the nearly completed chapel at Walter Reed Hospital.

Carter tries to determine what artifacts and materials about Henry Rose Carter would be appropriate for the Historical Medical Museum.

[Carter] obtains two rare books and needs Frost to finalize those references so that she can return the books.

Truby's recounts his memories of the yellow fever experiments, and his anger with Agramonte for making what he feels are unjustified claims.

Carter understands that the African section of the manuscript, which was written by Henry Rose Carter during his failing health, requires considerable editing.

[Carter] provides a list of people whose assistance should be acknowledged at the beginning of the History of Yellow Fever.

[Carter] supplies a list of illustrative material that requires permission to reproduce for the History of Yellow Fever.

[Carter] wonders if she has sent Frost a carbon copy of a letter from Henry Rose Carter to Guiteras and encloses a list of acknowledgments for the History of Yellow Fever.

[Frost] sends carbons of typed manuscript chapters from the History of Yellow Fever.

[Carter] suggests that Frost be the sole editor of the History of Yellow Fever as he has ensured that the book will be published according to Henry Rose Carter's wishes. She also discusses the acknowledgment of Brown's contributions.

Carter is not worried about Frost's revisions to the fifth chapter of the book. She explains that Henry Rose Carter's first interest would be to get his argument clear rather than eloquent.

Carter wishes to keep page 5, Section 1 of the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever as her father had written it without adding footnotes, but defers to Frost's judgment about maintaining historical accuracy.

Frost explains that he has omitted the footnotes in question, and instead included an Editor's Note discussing the implications of more recent research.

Carter sends Frost bills she has received for the maps and thanks him for the Editor's Note for Section I of the book.

Carter expresses her joy that the manuscript is being sent to the publisher and conveys her gratitude to Frost for his labor of love.

Carter requests copies of the bibliography and library cards used for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever and thanks Frost for the generous acknowledgement of Brown's outstanding work in the preface of the book.

Carter thanks Frost for sending her a copy of the bibliography so quickly, and compliments him on the Table of Contents of the History of Yellow Fever.

[Carter] encloses a check for Burnham's work on the maps for the History of Yellow Fever.

Van Beuren requests a photograph of Lazear to use in creating a bas-relief portrait for a memorial.

Lower informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Chapel has been completed.

Van Beuren thanks Mabel Lazear for trying to find photograph of Lazear.

This bill authorizes monthly payments to the parents of William H. Dean for his participation in the yellow fever experiments. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Royster informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that he has spoken with President Alderman, of the University of Virginia, about obtaining either a portrait or a bust of Walter Reed.

[Carter] answers Seward's questions about Henry Rose Carter and provides information about obtaining a photograph of Carter.

Nolte requests permission to name a son after Walter Reed.

Alderman thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for her gift of a replica of a Walter Reed bust by Schuler.

Davison invites Emilie Lawrence Reed to attend the dedication of Duke University Hospital. He lists the wards named for distinguished physicians, including one named for Walter Reed.

Laura Carter sends her cousin Myron biographical material on Henry Carter, claiming that his work helped to determine the direction of Reed's.

Emilie Lawrence Reed expresses her appreciation for Hollander's newspaper article on Walter Reed.

Hollander gratefully acknowledges Emilie Lawrence Reed's letter.

Brown sends Emilie Lawrence Reed an article on the Congressional gold medal awarded to Walter Reed. He has heard of the progress on Blossom's new house.

Seward inquires about maritime quarantine regulations. He also requests information regarding Henry Carter's opinion of Strobel's, Nott's and Nelson's yellow fever work.

Howard requests an interview with Truby to learn about Reed's character and personality for a play he is writing about the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kean strongly believes that Roger Post Ames should not be included in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard confirms his appointment with Truby.

Howard requests an interview with Moran in order to inquire about the yellow fever experiments. Howard is writing a play about the work of the Yellow Fever Commission entitled "Yellow Jack."

Whittaker describes the yellow fever experiments and praises Reed and the volunteers.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Whittaker for the sentiments expressed in his address "Unsung Heroes," and inquires if he knows the location of a church window dedicated to Christ, Florence Nightingale, and Walter Reed.

Kean congratulates McCoy on his appointment to Manchuria and comments on Hagedorn's biography of Leonard Wood.

Howard requests an interview with Moran.

Howard thanks Moran for his letter and cable.

Moran discusses his contact with the playwright Sidney Coe Howard. He suggests that Kean's impartiality would be best suited to help Howard. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard writes that he will meet Moran in Havana.

Frances Agramonte gives Kean her new address and discusses her health.

Howard thanks Moran for his visit.

Truby provides the rationale behind the inclusion of members of the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor and asserts that A. S. Pinto should not be included. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Truby states his opinion, with Kean's concurrence, regarding qualifications for inclusion in the yellow fever roll of honor. He refers to the paper written by Walter Reed et al., "The Etiology of Yellow Fever - A Preliminary Note," and he recommends A.S. Pinto not be included in the roll of honor.

This letter states that Pinto's share in the experiments had little or no value, and he should not be included in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

This bill outlines a proposal to pay an annuity to the widow of Aristides Agramonte. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Ritchey sends Emilie Lawrence Reed a copy of Whittaker's article on Reed and yellow fever.

Carter thanks Ravenel for his review of the History of Yellow Fever.

Lopez-Silvero requests a photograph of Henry Rose Carter for an article to be published in Carter's memory in the Revista Medica Farmaceutica.

Russell asks Carter for a photograph of Henry Rose Carter for an article in the Panamerican Medical Association.

Hawley invites Emilie Lawrence Reed to be the guest of honor at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting.

Hanson looks forward to seeing Carter when he is in Birmingham for a meeting of the Southern Medical Association, the National Malaria Committee, and the American Society of Tropical Medicine.

Howard describes his play, "Yellow Jack." He mentions taking artistic license with his treatment of the volunteer soldiers' lives for the sake of the story.

Kean attempts to protect the original Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

King invites Moran to participate in a meeting of the American Public Health Association commemorating the anniversary of Walter Reed's paper, presented in 1900.

King informs Moran that the date of the memorial session has been changed and urges Moran to attend.

Moran sends word that he is unable to attend the meeting.

King sends Moran a program of the memorial session of the American Public Health Association

Howard writes that his play opens tonight and discusses the changes he has made.

Howard writes that Agramonte has published a pamphlet on the yellow fever experiments and that a play on the subject is planned.

Patterson thanks Moran for the donation of his yellow fever certificate to the Army Medical Library.

Kean thanks Moran for sending him his immunity certificate signed by the Yellow Fever Board members. Kean comments on the political situation in Cuba.

Briggs, Jesse Lazear's son-in-law, congratulates Howard on his play. He offers a correction concerning Private Dean's willingness to participate in the experiment.

Kean accepts Moran's offer to send him his yellow fever clinical chart and comments on conditions in Cuba and the U.S.

Howard offers a justification of his characterization of Dean in his play, "Yellow Jack."

Mabel Lazear apologizes for not being able to send any of her papers to Peddicord.

Truby comments on the text of the inscription displayed with the Reed bust.

Howard writes that he will send Moran a copy of "Yellow Jack." He reports on the play's success and sympathizes with Moran's difficulties related to the Cuban revolution.

Truby writes to Kean concerning a bust of Reed.

This is an invoice to Kean for the return of a marble bust of Reed from the Smithsonian Institution to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Truby's memorandum and attached documents concern the marble bust of Walter Reed that was removed from the Smithsonian Institution and placed at the Walter Reed Army Hospital.

On behalf of the Walter Reed Memorial Association, Darnall requests that the Reed bust be kept in its present place at Walter Reed Hospital.

Cox's lecture includes a biography of Walter Reed and a detailed description of the yellow fever experiments.

Dabney requests a copy of the Commanding Officer's letter acknowledging the Walter Reed Memorial Association's request to house the Reed bust at the hospital.

The Franklin Institute requests permission to broadcast a drama based on the yellow fever experiments.

Peddicord requests information to write an article about the life of Jesse Lazear.

These are epitaph memorials, dedicated by the Finlay Institute, to Maass and Lazear for their work in the conquest of yellow fever.

These are epitaph memorials, dedicated by the Finlay Institute, to Maass and Lazear for their work in the conquest of yellow fever.

Sawyer inquires about the use of a rhesus monkey in Reed's yellow fever experiments. He questions the accuracy of the "Yellow Jack's" portrayal of Dean.

Hines sends Ijams a copy of a lecture on Walter Reed by Major Wesley C. Cox.

Hutchinson describes the play she has written, based upon the work of the Yellow Fever Commission.

Sawyer thanks Truby for responding to his letter, and is pleased with Truby's opinion regarding Dean.

Hutchinson reports that her script for the play appears to be rejected. She asks for cooperation in writing a book about Lazear.

Kean inquires about Truby's recollections of the circumstances of Lazear's contraction of yellow fever. He informs Truby that the Cubans intended to memorialize the room at Las Animas where Lazear was said to have been bitten. Kean informed them that this was not true.

Kean discusses the unjustified claims in the Gorgas biography by Burton Hendrick and Marie Gorgas, relates news of an old acquaintance and of his health, and expresses his sympathy for Cuban sensitivity about Finlay.

Truby provides his recollections of the yellow fever experiments, including Lazear's infection, Carroll's and Agramonte's claims, Dean's infection, Kean's leadership, and the memorial plaque for Lazear at Las Animas Hospital.

Kean thanks Truby for his kind words, and for supporting the "true" story of the yellow fever experiments.

Hudson sends Emilie Lawrence Reed a program from the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine. He invites her to attend the meeting, where she will be presented with the Walter Reed medal.

Kean describes the centennial celebration of the Army Medical Library and his award of the Order of Finlay from the Cuban Government.

Moran's autobiography gives a detailed account of the yellow fever experiments in which he took part.

This excerpt includes the Roll of Honor of the participants in the yellow fever investigations in Cuba.

This radio script presents a fictionalized version of the yellow fever experiments, and portrays Kissinger and Moran as heroes. The radio program was prepared and produced by Young & Rubicam, Inc. for the program, "We The People", for their client the General Foods Corp., to promote their product "Calumet", on January 10, 1937, from 5:00-5:30 on the network WJZ.

McLean congratulates Kean for his Decoration from the Cuban Ambassador. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Truby writes to Kean concerning identification of the men in a photograph of the Detachment of the Hospital Corps at Camp Columbia, Cuba.

This radio show script on the yellow fever experiments includes an interview with Kissinger.

This bill proposes to include John R. Taylor in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Reynolds learns that John R. Taylor had no direct connection to the yellow fever experiments and states that he should not be included in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Hench thanks Moran for the manuscript of his autobiography. He offers to help Moran publish his recollections in a medical history journal.

Lampson solicits information about Gorgas for an upcoming book on the conquest of yellow fever.

Hench supplies a list of possible speakers for the Washington and Jefferson College commencement and the Jesse Lazear celebration.

Kelly requests permission to display Moran's name in the credits of the M.G.M. motion picture “Yellow Jack.”

Moran explains the substitution of his own letter for the form permission letter sent from the movie studio.

Moran grants permission to use his name in the film “Yellow Jack.” He includes the names of other yellow fever volunteers.

Andrus summarizes his correspondence with the Mayo Clinic physicians for Moran, and he discusses the film “Yellow Jack.” He describes Lambert's physical condition and comments on the New Deal.

Kean describes the 1900 Havana Finlay-Reed dinner, which celebrated the conclusive proof of Finlay's theory by Reed's work. He feels that Finlay has not received a fair share of the credit.

Kissinger responds to questions regarding the yellow fever experiments. He asserts that he volunteered before Moran.

Moran comments on the film “Yellow Jack” and returns autographed photographs of himself. He criticizes Kissinger for enjoying the spotlight and mentions that his Congressional Medal will go to the University of Virginia.

Andrus requests Moran's assistance in getting a bill passed to honor Ames and Lambert.

Montgomery appreciates Moran's satisfaction at having Montgomery portray him in the film “Yellow Jack.” He solicits Moran's reaction to the film.

Hench comments on the film “Yellow Jack.” He defends Kissinger and proposes further investigations of the yellow fever experiments.

Moran relates personal news and offers his opinion on Kissinger. He has high compliments for Kean as an authoritative source. He mentions a letter of recommendation, written by Walter Reed, which he believed to be at the University of Virginia. Moran writes that he found many inaccuracies in the film “Yellow Jack” and suggests to Hench that he should take up the Finlay vs. Reed controversy rather than the Kissinger-Moran memoirs.

Furnas requests a photograph of Moran's medal.

Moran reports on his health and encloses a newspaper clipping for Hench about Kissinger.

Hench reveals his thoughts on Kissinger. He expresses his continued interest in the yellow fever story.

Moran responds to Hench about the article in the Saturday Evening Post by Furnas. Moran makes numerous clarifications about the article and emphasizes the Reed - Finlay controversy. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Moran informs Hench that he has asked Kean to assist him in his yellow fever research. Moran writes that the Camp Lazear site is unrestricted - it is not necessary to request permission to take photographs of the area.

Hutchison informs Hench that his plans for a yellow fever speech have been postponed from commencement to November 1940 (Founder's Day), to dedicate the Lazear Chemistry Building. An autograph note by Hench lists possible speakers.

Hench volunteers to speak on the story of Kissinger and Moran at the Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day program. He plans to meet Moran in Cuba. He offers a monetary contribution for Washington and Jefferson College.

Kean mentions to Clemons his book review of “William Crawford Gorgas: His Life and Work,” and states that the book clearly indicates Gorgas as the originator of methods to eradicate mosquitoes, when in fact Howard was responsible for these measures. Kean is quite upset over the unwillingness of the author of the book to change the facts. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Hutchison thanks Hench for his monetary contribution to the college. He provides information on a bronze plaque in the lobby of the Lazear Building for large contributors. Hutchison describes further plans for Founder's Day.

Hench offers advice on the structure of the Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day program and makes recommendations for possible speakers.

Hutchison thanks Hench for advice on Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day preparations. He mentions additional plans relative to this. Hutchison thanks Hench for his contribution.

Hench encloses a check for Washington and Jefferson College.

Hutchison informs Hench that he is to be the keynote speaker for Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day. He muses whether Moran and Kissinger should attend as well.

The list of Peabody's slides includes six major topics: historical background, the yellow fever experiments in Cuba, results of the yellow fever experiments, later history of the yellow fever heroes, the yellow fever bill, and the Walter Reed Memorial in Indianapolis.

The memorandum includes a transcription of the plaque inscription on the William H. Dean Memorial Bridge, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Moran sends Hench extensive notes describing locations, personalities, and other details of the yellow fever experiments and commenting on the actions and attitudes of the Cuban government regarding a Lazear memorial location.

Hench provides information about the Founder's Day speakers. He plans to see Moran in March and suggests inviting him to the ceremony. Hench will visit and film Moran and Camp Lazear.

Andrus is disappointed that Moran refuses to sign an affidavit for Lambert for the Roll of Honor. Andrus discusses his health and is happy to report that his paralysis is improving.

Hutchison requests that Hench invite Moran - expenses paid - to Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day ceremonies.

Hutchison designates Hench as a special representative of Washington and Jefferson College to obtain manuscripts and photographs from Cuban sources for the Lazear Memorial Building.

This is [Hutchison's] draft letter, with Hench's autograph corrections, to the president of the Sun Oil Company, asking his assistance in granting Moran time off to attend the Founders' Day ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

Moran inquires about his draft letter for Pew and comments on Agramonte's letter regarding Carroll's case of yellow fever.

[Lawrence Reed] sends a first day of issue stamp to his mother and sister.

The Schellbergs send their love and enclose a first day issue cancellation of the Walter Reed five cent stamp.

Hench gives brief details of his trip to Cuba and discusses the controversy over the proper location of the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench expresses great interest in receiving copies of correspondence by Moran and Kean.

Moran notifies Kissinger that they are going to receive the Finlay Medal from the Cuban Government in Washington, D.C. He provides further detailed information concerning the upcoming event and hopes that Kissinger will be able to attend. This letter was forwarded to Hench.

Hench discusses various meetings he had in Cuba to acquire biographical information.

Kean discusses an upcoming meeting with Hench and the honoring of Moran and Kissinger by the Cuban government.

Hench congratulates Moran on the receipt of the Grand Cross of the Order of Finlay from the Cuban government.

Hutchison discusses the Lazear Building dedication program at Washington and Jefferson College. He is considering inviting Moran and Kissinger to the dedication. Hutchison intends to locate Mabel Lazear as well.

Hench returns Kelly's book on Reed to the Alderman Library at the University of Virginia. He hopes to receive a copy of the Moran - Kean correspondence from Kean himself. The originals are at the University of Virginia.

Clemons acknowledges return of "Walter Reed and Yellow Fever." He offers to forward a copy of the Moran - Kean correspondence if necessary.

Hench discusses the logistics of inviting Moran and Kissinger to the Lazear Ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench congratulates Moran on his award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Finlay. He is very busy with professional responsibilities, but promises to return to his yellow fever notes soon.

Hench offers copies of his yellow fever research material to the Army Medical Museum.

Hutchison supplies Lazear family addresses. He will invite them to the ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

Cornell will accept donations of materials on yellow fever and will make available to him all their files.

Forns discusses the identification of Camp Lazear from photographs taken by Alvare.

Pogolotti informs Hench that the photographs have not yet been received. He thanks him for his medical advice.

Hench discusses the identification of Camp Lazear site.

Hench informs Recio that he found some interesting material about Camp Columbia at the U.S. Army Medical Museum.

Hench discusses the photographs of Camp Lazear and efforts to identify the site properly. He mentions interesting material at the University of Virginia. Hench plans to donate copies of his research material and photographs to the Army Medical Museum and to the University of Virginia. He seeks other photographs and a map of Camp Lazear.

Hench thanks Davis for the photographs of Walter Reed, Camp Columbia and Camp Lazear from the Army Medical Museum. He will send copies of his research information and photographs to the Museum and to the University of Virginia.

Hench requests photographs of a model of Camp Columbia, which is now at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and other information about Camp Lazear.

[Mabel Lazear] writes that she will be unable to attend the dedication ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench details his work on the yellow fever story. He asks for Truby's recollections, particularly concerning Lazear's case of yellow fever.

Kean is upset over efforts to get Poucher's name added to the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

This letter contains Truby's recollections of the Yellow Fever Commission work and excerpts of his own history of the Yellow Fever Commission concerning Jesse W. Lazear.

Kean lists various Senate documents dealing with the yellow fever investigation. He offers his opinion on the role of Lambert.

Alvare explains circumstances of the photograph he made of the supposed site of Camp Lazear.

Hench assures Truby that he will not use his material without permission and asks for background notes.

Barker provides general biographical information on Jesse Lazear.

This letter contains Truby's recollections of the Yellow Fever Commission work and excerpts of his own [then incomplete] history of the Yellow Fever Commission - concerning Jesse W. Lazear.

Barker lists additional Lazear references. The letter includes autograph notes by Hench on the Lazear memorial inscription at Johns Hopkins University.

Hench seeks permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to bring pieces of wood from the framboyant tree on the supposed site of Camp Lazear into the United States.

Hench seeks copies of "Health Through the Ages" and information on a film strip about Walter Reed.

Hench describes his yellow fever project to Webster. He discusses his theory regarding the true location of Camp Lazear. Hench inquires if there is a map of the area from circa 1900, showing the relationship of this railroad track to the dimensions of Columbia Barracks.

Hench seeks information about the original Camp Lazear photographs. He draws attention to the incorrect identification of the mosquito building in Kelly's book. He inquires about the source of the “Gentlemen, I salute you” legend, and tries to find the addresses for Blossom Reed, Mrs. Lazear, and Carroll's family.

[Hench] questions Rojas about the location of Camp Lazear.

[Hench] encloses his manuscript on yellow fever. He requests that Hutchison write letters of thanks on behalf of the College to the yellow fever informants. He discusses the logistics for Moran's travel.

Hough gives the date for the Lazear ceremony and also attaches information on his relationship with Washington and Jefferson College.

Summary of Hench's research, with various autograph notes, memorandum, and addendum.

Hench points out historical errors in documents produced by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. concerning yellow fever.

This shipping order notes that photographs of Reed have been sent to Hench.

Armstrong sends copies of the Walter Reed filmstrip and pamphlets of "Health Through the Ages" and "Walter Reed" to Hench.

Hench requests newspaper information on William H. Dean.

Hench requests copies of pamphlets and slides to use in the dedication of the Lazear Memorial.

Hench encloses a draft of his manuscript with specific questions for Truby to answer.

[Hench] thanks Rojas for her help. He will send a report to the Cuban government and hopes it will stimulate interest in the memorial. He asks her to mark the Camp Lazear location on maps.

Fishback writes that there was very little newspaper coverage of Reed's paper on the transmission of yellow fever, which was presented at the 1900 Public Health Association meeting.

Conat informs Hench that William Dean died in Grand Rapids, and that there is no reference to a Dean Bridge in Detroit.

Hallock describes the sources for her article on Reed and yellow fever, responding to Hench's charge that her piece contains historical errors.

Hench seeks the source of Truby's information about Lazear's illness. He informs Truby about the upcoming Lazear memorial event.

Hench inquires about a newspaper article on Dean, and asks for a photo of the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench asks Hartzell to ignore his earlier letter regarding Dean and the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench thanks Conat for the information on William Dean.

Hartzell informs Hench that he cannot find the information Hench requested on Dean, and suggests that he write to Grand Rapids.

[Hutchison] gives Hench details on the upcoming exercises honoring Lazear at Washington and Jefferson College.

Kean comments on Truby's paper about his service in Cuba. He feels that Truby's narration is of immense value and fears that most of Reed's papers are lost. He mentions that the University of Virginia is honoring Moran with a dinner.

Logan sends Peabody's pamphlet and describes the loan policy for the slides that accompany it. He refers Hench to Peabody and gives his address.

Hutchison gives Hench details on the upcoming exercises honoring Lazear at Washington and Jefferson College, and discusses Hench's presentation. He encloses a list of addresses.

Peabody describes his research on Reed and tells Hench where the research materials may be found.

Hench describes financial arrangements for the Lazear memorial event. He inquires about buildings shown in the Camp Lazear photo.

Wood sends Hench a newspaper article concerning William H. Dean and tells him about the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench introduces himself to Peabody by describing his interest in Lazear and the yellow fever experiments. He asks if Peabody would send him material that he has written on the subject.

Hench expresses great interest in reading Truby's paper. He requests the address of Emilie Lawrence Reed and Blossom Reed. He discusses the dinner honoring Moran at the University of Virginia, and he invites Kean to attend the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building.

Hutchison invites Moran to the Lazear memorial dedication and offers to pay his expenses.

Hench thanks Logan for loaning him Peabody's pamphlet on yellow fever.

Hench thanks Hartzell for his information on the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench requests a photograph of the Dean Memorial Bridge and a copy of its memorial inscription.

Hench supplies details and references on the yellow fever experiments, correcting errors in the film strip Hallock prepared for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

Hench inquires about obtaining photos of William H. Dean from a newspaper article.

[Hench] inquires about Lazear's college career. He discusses a possible guest list for the Lazear Building dedication ceremony.

Hench thanks Wood for the newspaper article on Dean and inquires about the camera shop that might have a photograph of the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hutchison provides details of the upcoming exercises honoring Lazear at Washington and Jefferson College and discusses Hench's presentation. Hutchison also provides information on Lazear's college career.

Hutchison informs Hench that Sun Oil will pay Moran's travel expenses, which will free up Hench's gift for Kissinger.

Moran describes his difficulties in dealing with the Cuban government regarding the Camp Lazear site. Moran will not attend the University of Virginia or the Washington and Jefferson College events.

Kean responds in detail to Hench's letter concerning the yellow fever experiments. He sends his diary from late 1900 and a copy of a speech at the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Hench asks to borrow E.B. Barnet's history of Las Animas Hospital. He comments on the role of Finlay in yellow fever research.

Hench thanks Webster for finding the old maps of the Havana Railroad. Hench is searching for information regarding the locations around Cuba that were once connected with the yellow fever experiments.

Hench describes his research on Lazear, the Camp Lazear location, and Moran's and Kissinger's experiences. He requests a copy of Peabody's bibliography.

Hench requests copies of the material from Peabody's research on the yellow fever commission.

Hench requests old maps of Cuba. He offers his opinion on the roles of Reed and Finlay and the politics behind the debate.

Hough informs Hench that Cooke will be invited to the upcoming Lazear memorial event and that Kissinger will attend.

Hench urges Moran to attend the two college events. Hench discusses the Camp Lazear site.

Hench writes that he hopes Jordan will be able to invite Moran to visit the University of Virginia.

Hench describes Cooke's participation in the yellow fever experiments and thinks he deserves recognition.

Hufford writes that Hench has been sent pictures of the Dean Bridge, now called the Fulton Street Bridge, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Hallock responds to the alleged historical inaccuracies, which Hench has noted, in her Metropolitan Life Insurance-sponsored filmstrip and pamphlet about Reed.

Hutchison feels Kissinger and Moran may resent the honoring of Cooke.

Hench wants to know if the Dean Memorial Bridge has been renamed.

Hench thanks Logan for lending him Peabody's pamphlet, "The Conquest of Yellow Fever," and requests a copy of Peabody's bibliography.

Webster makes some small corrections on Hench's sketch of Camp Lazear. He sends him various maps of Marianao.

Jordan informs Hench of the arrangements for a University of Virginia dinner in Moran's honor.

Hench thanks Stirling for forwarding his letter to the Lazears and the Carrolls.

Hufford provides information on the Dean Memorial Bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and inquires about arthritis treatment.

Peabody will write to the Welch Medical Library and ask that the research material he left there be sent to Hench.

Hutchison wants to know Moran's middle name for the certificate inscription and is delighted the Morans will attend.

[Hench] inquires about the type of speech he should give at the upcoming Lazear memorial. [Hench] feels that Moran and Kissinger would not resent Cooke's inclusion in the event.

Hench requests that Phillips send him the statements by Rojas and Leon.

Kelly discusses the sources of information for his book and explains some details.

Hench thanks Hufford for his help regarding the Dean Bridge.

Hench writes that he hopes Moran will be able to attend the University of Virginia event and is glad that Cooke has been invited.

Hutchison hopes Cooke will attend the upcoming ceremony honoring Lazear at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hutchison advises Hench on his speech and describes the conferring of the honorary degree.

Hench discusses the inclusion of Cooke for the Lazear memorial ceremony.

Brewer requests that Moran send him a photograph of himself to be used for publicity.

[Hench] writes that he doubts Moran has really found the infected-clothing building. [Hench] wants to buy the property.

Peabody informs Hench that she has her father's yellow fever slide collection and is willing to let Hench borrow it. She inquires about the Lazear Memorial Building dedication at Washington and Jefferson College.

Brewer requests a photograph of Hench to help publicize the presentation of Hench's honorary degree.

[Hench] reports that Rojas has discovered receipts that prove the site of Camp Lazear. [Hench] would like to buy the site and the building remains for restoration.

Hench specifies photo credits for the Lazear memorial souvenir program.

Brewer requests a photograph of Hench for publicity purposes.

Kean reports that Reed requested $10,000 to conduct the yellow fever experiments. However, he is uncertain about where the financial records for the yellow fever study are being kept. He discusses an article written by Truby and encourages Hench to contact Thomas M. England, a former yellow fever volunteer.

Brewer thanks Moran for the photograph and other information.

Brewer requests a copy of Hench's speech for publication in newspapers.

Hutchison is very interested in preserving the surviving Camp Lazear building.

Mrs. Agramonte Rodriguez Leon discusses her father's views on Lazear's and Carroll's actions and roles in the yellow fever experiments, commenting specifically on Hench's notes.

Hench writes that he will send Brewer a copy of his upcoming Washington and Jefferson College speech.

Hutchison discusses the Lazear memorial ceremony.

Sutter invites Elida Moran to a luncheon during the Morans' visit to Washington and Jefferson College.

Moran informs Hench that he should be able to acquire the shack on the Rojas farm, which he is sure is the infected-clothing building, for no charge.

[Hench] discusses the location of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1, expressing his doubts about the site Moran has discovered.

Hench describes valuable details on the yellow fever experiments he found in Agramonte's papers. Hench believes, along with Kean, that Agramonte has been treated unjustly.

Moran describes his discussions with the Cubans on the proposed Lazear Memorial.

Moran discusses the remains of Camp Lazear.

Hench sends Leon his speech for the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College.

Pogolotti assures Hench that he is positive the shack is Camp Lazear Building No. 1.

Cooke informs Hench that he will not attend the Lazear memorial event. He describes the experimental building at Camp Lazear.

Leon cables approval of Hench's statements in his Lazear memorial speech.

Hench questions Moran concerning the possible Camp Lazear buildings.

Moran translates and transcribes for Hench a letter Moran has received from the Cuban government regarding Camp Lazear.

Pogolotti advises Hench to purchase the shack and then present it to the Cuban government when restored. He discusses the possibility of raising a monument on the site.

Macia writes that Moran may obtain the shack at no cost, or at the least possible cost, after Macia consults with his partners in the brickyard business.

Hutchison makes suggestions on revising Hench's talk.

Hench thanks Alvare for the photos, and will send copies of his papers on Lazear and Camp Lazear to both Ramos and Alvare.

Hench discusses details of the upcoming Lazear memorial ceremony.

Hench gives Schnurr some background information for the speech he is giving at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench assures Peabody that her students would be welcome at the Lazear memorial event. He will send the Peabodys a copy of his speech and would like a list of slides from her.

Brewer requests a copy of Hench's speech for newspaper release.

[Hench] appreciates Macia's willingness to donate Building No. 1 and a small plot of land to memorialize the Commission.

Hench writes that he will send her a draft of his speech and return borrowed items.

Hench thanks Webster for his help in finding the location of Camp Lazear and in identifying the "false camp." Hench discusses his plans to honor the site of Lazear's death.

Hench thanks Pogolotti for his help.

Hench informs Brewer that he has airmailed his speech for the Lazear memorial event to Hutchison.

This Mayo Clinic newspaper includes a notice that Hench will attend the dedication of Washington and Jefferson College's Lazear Memorial Building, and will be awarded an honorary degree.

Pogolotti informs Hench that Macia will donate his portion of the Camp Lazear property and thinks Macia's partner will do the same.

Atcheson Hench describes the setting, guests, conversations, and presentations at a dinner given in honor of Moran at which Kean described the yellow fever experiments and Moran answered questions from the guests.

Truby comments on the validity of Agramonte's statements regarding Lazear's work.

Jordan writes about the Moran dinner, held the night before, and reports that Moran spoke very well.

Webster informs Hench that the railway company does not plan to remove a portion of the track near the Military Hospital. He thanks him for his kind remarks during Hench's address at the dedication of the memorial at Washington and Jefferson College.

Atcheson Hench details the dinner given in honor of Moran.

Andrus sends Truby his chapter entitled "I Become a Guinea Pig," but states that he doesn't want to claim undue credit for his role.

This program is for a Washington and Jefferson College production of “Yellow Jack.”

Macia informs Hench that he is willing to donate Building No. 1, but must wait for his partner to return before giving a definite answer.

This certificate recognizes Moran as a hero.

This program includes photographs and text concerning the yellow fever experiments, and Hench's autographed notes.

This is the text of Hench's speech, which was given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College.

Clemons thanks Hench for suggesting Moran's visit and reports that the dinner for Moran went very well.

Hench informs Jordan that the Lazear memorial event went well and that his brother Atcheson Hench found the University of Virginia event to be very interesting.

Hench requests additional programs and copies of photographs from the Lazear memorial ceremony. He sends Brewer an article from Rochester on the event.

Spielmacher explains that the pictures of the Dean Memorial Bridge plaque sent to Hench are of poor quality because the plaque has deteriorated.

Brewer has sent Hench copies of the Washington and Jefferson College program and will send photographs, a film, and souvenir cake plates as soon as possible.

Hench sends Clemons a clipping about the Lazear memorial event. He hopes to publish the material from his Lazear address in a medical journal.

Hench mentions Carlos E. Finlay's comments about his father during his later years. He describes in detail the dedication ceremony for the Jesse Lazear Building and mentions Mabel Lazear's opinion of her husband's work. He offers his opinion of Moran and Kissinger.

Hench is preparing for a medical trip. He enjoyed the Lazear memorial ceremony and sends Moran some clippings.

Hench discusses his associates' interest in preserving Building No. 1. He plans to publish his data on the location of Camp Lazear in hopes that the Cubans will be interested in this information.

Hench describes the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College. Hench is glad that the Camp Lazear site is owned by Macia, as Macia is a man who appreciates history.

Hench describes the Lazear memorial ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College and sends her a clipping. He believes that the Camp Lazear memorial and preservation of Building No. 1 will be carried out successfully.

Hench describes the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College. He writes about how glad Mabel Lazear was to learn the truth about her husband's sacrifice. Hench believes that the Camp Lazear memorial and preservation of Building No. 1 will be carried out successfully.

Hutchison is checking on the items from the Lazear memorial event, which Hench requested. Hutchison requests that Hench send information on the plans for a yellow fever memorial so he can submit them to local newspapers.

Hench requests additional copies of a newspaper article from "The Washington Reporter."

Hench requests additional copies of a newspaper article from "The Washington Observer."

Clemons acknowledges receipt of the newspaper clipping and the Washington and Jefferson College program. He will preserve these items with the other yellow fever material at Alderman Library at the University of Virginia.

Hart suggests that Hench publish his Washington and Jefferson College address in a popular medical magazine.

Hutchison gives Hench guidelines for Hench's article on his Camp Lazear discovery and the planned memorial.

Hench discusses plans to finance and erect a memorial at the site of Camp Lazear. He describes it as a place where Finlay's concept was proven correct by the work of the U.S. Army. Hench includes sketches of the site.

Hench discusses the publication of his Washington Jefferson College address and thanks Hart for his interest.

Hench writes that he was glad to receive the film and photographs taken during the events at Washington and Jefferson College. He points out that his autographed photographs of Kissinger and Moran have still not been returned.

Hench thanks Brewer for the film, photographs, and extra programs of the Washington and Jefferson College event.

Brewer will send Hench more photographs from the Lazear memorial event. He notes that he cannot find the autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger.

Hench suggests inserting a series of still photographs into McClain's film in order to record the ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College more fully.

Hutchison attempts to clear up the confusion about the number of photographs requested by Hench. He informs him that the autographed photographs by Moran and Kissinger still cannot be located.

Hench urges Brewer to search for the missing autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He appreciates receiving additional memorabilia from the Lazear memorial event.

The Mayo Clinic newspaper includes an announcement of an upcoming illustrated speech by Hench concerning his yellow fever research.

McClain will follow Hench's suggestion of making still photographs from the film produced during the dedication ceremony of the Lazear Building at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hutchison requests another copy of Moran's autographed photograph to send to Hench.

Hench acknowledges the return of his films and would like extra footage if McClain has any.

Truby thanks Hench for the clippings and program from the Lazear memorial event. He would like to have his manuscript returned soon so that he may make revisions. He reveals new information about the buildings of the yellow fever hospital and believes Lazear died in one of them.

Hench's Kissinger and Moran photographs cannot be found. Hutchison has requested new autographed photographs from both men.

Peabody thanks Hench for his letter telling them about the Washington and Jefferson College event. They have received programs and a telegram from Hutchison. She sends a list of her father's yellow fever slides.

Brewer requests that Moran autograph a picture of himself for Hench, to replace the one that has been lost. Moran has been made an honorary alumnus of Washington and Jefferson College.

Lambert claims that he should be recognized for his Yellow Fever Commission service. He discusses other nurses and doctors whom he believes were instrumental in the experiments but have not been recognized.

Peabody thanks Hench for the program and summary of his speech from the Lazear memorial event. He praises Hench's research on the events surrounding the conquest of yellow fever.

Hench informs Peabody that he hopes to have a paper on his yellow fever research published soon. Hench will send her a copy before it is published.

Hench wants to pay for duplicate photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He has not yet received the other photographs or the souvenir booklets from the Lazear memorial event. Hench regrets that there is no photograph of himself receiving his honorary degree [from Washington and Jefferson College].

Brewer promises to send Hench photographs taken at the Lazear memorial event. He claims that he never received the autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger.

Berkson writes that he was impressed by Hench's lecture on the yellow fever experiments. He thinks Hench's paper should be published in Johns Hopkins University's "Bulletin of the History of Medicine."

Hench thanks Brewer for the photographs of the Lazear memorial event. He regrets the trouble over the missing Moran and Kissinger photographs, but is certain that he sent them to Brewer.

Hench informs Peabody that he hopes to revise his yellow fever draft soon and will send his family a copy.

McClain has sent Hench copies of the Lazear Memorial Building dedication booklet.

Hench promises to return Truby's manuscript with comments next week.

Hutchison sends Moran a photograph and requests that he autograph it for Hench.

Truby hopes to have Hench's comments on his manuscript by January 15, 1941. He would like to hear about the Washington and Jefferson College memorial events.

Sigerist would like to publish Hench's lecture on the history of the Yellow Fever Commission in Johns Hopkins University's "Bulletin of the History of Medicine."

Hench writes that he would like to give his talk on the yellow fever experiments at the University of Virginia. He believes this would help him to raise money for a memorial at Camp Lazear.

Hench promises to send Truby memorabilia on the Washington and Jefferson College events and to start working on Truby's manuscript.

Horton agrees to facilitate an invitation for Hench to give his lecture on the yellow fever experiments at the University of Virginia..

In a numbered list, Hench names and identifies the figures in the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Hench remarks on the history of the experiments that led to the conquest of yellow fever.

Andrus describes his role as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments.

Macia discusses the feasibility of preserving the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench explains Moran's and Kissinger's differing memories of the yellow fever experiments. He informs Truby that he wants to write an account that will glorify all concerned with the Yellow Fever Commission.

Withington mentions the publication of a third series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine." Withington suggests a meeting in order to discuss this series. He requests information on Walter Reed.

Bay grants Hench permission to keep the library book as long as needed for photocopying purposes.

Hench gently chides Hutchison for omitting to send the promised autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. Hench requests additional copies of "A Milestone." He also solicits fundraising advice for a planned memorial in Havana, Cuba.

Hench informs Macia that he is anxious to make the final arrangements to memorialize Camp Lazear. He hopes that Macia and his partners will join him in this endeavour.

Hench thanks Sigerist for his offer to publish his paper on yellow fever in the Johns Hopkins "Bulletin of the History of Medicine."

Hench expresses gratitude for the receipt of the Alumni Bulletin, from Washington and Jefferson College, but requests additional copies. He wants to use the publication in connection with his campaign to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Hench suggests meeting with Cornwell and Withington to discuss a possible future painting to be included in their series entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine." He offers to present them with his research on the Yellow Fever Commission. Hench discusses his memorial plans in Cuba.

Kean comments on the controversy over Agramonte's role in the mosquito work. He answers, in detail, questions based on Hench's reading of Kean's diary. He emphasizes that Reed never told him Lazear's infection was experimental. He believes Lazear's careful records enabled Reed to understand the yellow fever incubation period.

Hallock informs Hench that the inaccuracies in the Walter Reed filmstrip have been corrected and that Hench will receive a copy of the film. Autographed notes by Hench are included in the letter.

Hutchison apologizes for not being able to send the requested number of reprints. He suggests asking Pew for a donation toward the yellow fever memorial in Havana. Hutchison promises that Mabel Lazear will receive a copy of the program and memorial plate honoring her husband.

Truby provides detailed replies to the questions Hench posed about Truby's manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He doubts the accuracy of Agramonte's accounts of the experiments.

Hench advises that a model of Camp Columbia be corrected. He also requests to have photographs taken of the model.

Hench asks the reference librarian about the availability of material pertaining to the work of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission in 1900.

Hench requests permission to examine Agramonte's papers during his next trip to Havana. He assures Rodriguez Leon that he wants to give due credit to her father's work. Hench is trying to identify the location depicted in the photograph that she loaned to him.

Hench asks for any available copies of the brochure "A Mile Post" and/or Alumni Bulletins, from Washington and Jefferson College. Hench questions a request for his biographical data from Washington and Jefferson College officials since he assumes they have it already on file.

Hench writes about presenting documentary evidence to the Cuban government on the actual location of Camp Lazear. Hench will send a brochure which includes his speech concerning Lazear and the yellow fever work.

Hench thanks Adams for the copy of a map of Camp Columbia. He requests additional maps of sites used by the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board, in 1900-1901.

McClain writes that he will send Hench a package of "A Mile Post" brochures. He reports that there are no additional copies of Alumni Bulletins. The film made during Founders' Day celebration at the college turned out well.

Rodriguez Leon criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting. She believes that they are neither historically nor culturally accurate.

Lhotka explains the procedure for an inter-library loan. He lists all documents containing information on the work of the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kellogg feels it is essential that Hench see the preliminary sketches before Cornwell begins the work on canvas.

Kellogg thanks Hench for providing so much information for Cornwell's painting. He will discuss changes in the painting with Cornwell.

Willis informs Hench that photographs have been made of the Camp Columbia model.

Viets invites Hench to submit a manuscript, on Jesse Lazear's work in Cuba, for publication in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Hench thanks McClain for the additional brochures. He is curious to see the film made during the dedication ceremony of the Lazear Building.

Willis sends Hench the negatives which he requested and thanks Hench for a reprint.

Hench thanks Willis for the negatives of the Camp Columbia model and promises to return them as soon as they are copied.

Kellogg discusses his conversation with Cornwell and the changes that are planned for the yellow fever painting. Hench may take the preliminary sketches to Cuba with him if he likes.

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Hench describes four papers dealing with the historical research on yellow fever. He prefers to have all four published as a small monograph.

Hench informs Rodriguez Leon that he hopes to meet with her in Cuba next month. He describes a planned portrait of the conquerors of yellow fever by the Wyeth Company, and asks whether there are photographs of her father and one of his uniforms to be used in authenticating details for the painting.

Hench sends Kellogg photographs to be used by Cornwell for changes to the yellow fever painting. He discusses Clara Maass, the Cubans' representation of Finlay's work, and a need for two versions of the painting to please both Americans and Cubans.

Freer informs Hench that no record of a map of Camp Columbia made in 1900 or 1901 could be found. He will send Hench two additional maps prepared in 1902 and 1907.

Parsons lists the names of newspapers and magazines published in Havana, Cuba, which are available at the Periodical Division of the Library of Congress. "La Discusion," from February 8, 1901, shows a front-page cartoon ridiculing various theories on yellow fever - including the mosquito vector.

Andrus appreciates Hench's input concerning the manuscript Andrus wrote about his own experience as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the manuscript, entitled “The Tale of a Guinea Pig.” and encloses a copy.

Hench requests the key to the numbered buildings shown in a 1902 map of Columbia Barracks.

Hench requests a large number of U.S. government publications published between 1898 and 1902. These documents are necessary for the preparation of a report to the Cuban government.

The "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" accepts Hench's papers on yellow fever for publication.

Hench thanks Gooch for a copy of published reports by the Military Governor of Cuba for the years 1899 to 1901. He requests similar reports for the years 1898 and 1902. Hench is also looking for official documents referring to the "Cuban War" and the American intervention thereafter.

Hench comments on Truby's suggestions regarding the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg sends Cooke copies of the first two paintings in the "Pioneers of American Medicine" series. Kellogg requests permission to contact Cooke again in order to obtain data for the next painting.

Hench thanks Viets for his offer to consider publishing Hench's yellow fever papers in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Truby discusses the plan to commission a painting of the Yellow Fever Board, including Finlay. He will ask Andrus and England for verification of locations and hopes his letter to Ramos was sufficient.

Hench requests that Pogolotti review his report concerning the true location of Camp Lazear before he sends it to Ramos.

Hench requests that Rojas review his report on the true location of Camp Lazear. He informs her that he plans to visit Havana soon.

Hench requests that Rodriguez-Leon review his report to Ramos, concerning the true location of Camp Lazear, before he arrives in Havana.

Hench summarizes his research on the yellow fever commission and sends Ramos his report concerning the true site of Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Truby that he is planning a trip to Havana, and so would like Truby and Kean to write letters of introduction to Ramos.

Hench's report concerning the true site of Camp Lazear includes a synopsis of the yellow fever experiments, maps, photographs, quotations from Senate documents, and supporting letters from Kean, Cooke and Truby.

Kellogg discusses the Cornwell painting in progress, proposed changes to the painting, and the possibility of producing a second painting to appease critics in Cuba.

Kellogg informs Kean about revisions to the proposed painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever,” and asks for Kean's advice. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean discusses a book he is reading about Finlay. He agrees to write a letter to Ramos.

Kean discusses the layout of Camp Lazear. He thinks the location of Camp Lazear is settled by Rojas' daybook entries. He wrote to Dominguez and pointed out the errors in his book.

Kean assures Ramos that Hench is correct about the location of Camp Lazear, and gives a little of his own history in Cuba to indicate that he himself has knowledge of the places.

Hench wants Cooke to look over his report to prove the actual location of Camp Lazear. The report will be presented to Ramos in Cuba. Hench requests that Cooke write to Ramos if he supports Hench's claim.

Gomez requests information that he can use to show the Cuban government the part that Wyeth Company is playing in publicizing Finlay's work.

Ireland thanks Hench for his manuscript, which he promises to review carefully. He hopes to meet Hench in Washington soon.

Armstrong thanks Hench for sending him a copy of his address on Lazear, given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College. He congratulates him on finding the true site of Camp Lazear and his efforts to erect a memorial on the site.

Jordan thanks Hench for a copy of his speech about Lazear, which was given during the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench orders two copies of Carlos E. Finlay's book about his father and yellow fever.

Wheeler thanks Hench for the items he sent her concerning yellow fever.

McClain returns photographs to Hench, which had been believed lost.

Hench requests copies of Mabel Lazear's photographs and discusses Agramonte's daughter. He recommends taking sketches of the "Cuban versions" of the painting rather than the originals to Cuba with him.

Hench is pleased that Rodriguez Leon will assist the Wyeth Company with details for the planned conquerors of yellow fever painting.

Rodriguez Leon criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting, writing that they do not accurately depict Cuban settings and personalities.

Kean disagrees with Hench's proposal for the yellow fever painting. He also describes Finlay as an honest man but lacking a truly scientific mind.

Hutchison discusses an issue of "True Comics," which featured the story about Lazear. He writes that he has subscribed to the publication and has ordered additional copies for local schoolchildren.

Kissinger complains about the conflicting stories concerning the yellow fever experiments. He discusses his willingness to participate in the human experiments.

Kellogg discusses his efforts to assuage critics in Cuba. He will send Hench photographs of the preliminary "Cuban versions" of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg thanks Agramonte's daughter for her comments on the Cornwell sketches and describes planned changes to the painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg thanks Hench for the letter, from Agramonte's daughter, in which she criticized the preliminary sketches of Cornwell's painting.

Cooke approves Hench's report on his investigation of the actual site of Camp Lazear. He feels that the definite proof of the exact location, and its preparation as a memorial to the Yellow Fever Commission, is a valuable historic achievement. An attached autograph note provides physical details of the site.

Cooke endorses Hench's findings concerning the actual sites of Camp Lazear and the Yellow Fever Hospital. Cooke expresses hope that the site will be preserved as a fitting memorial to the conquest of yellow fever by Finlay, Reed and his colleagues.

Albertini thanks Hench for his letter and interesting items concerning yellow fever. He hopes to meet Hench after his arrival in Havana.

Hench comments on the Lazear story in "True Comics." Hench also discusses his travel plans in Cuba and his presentation to the Cuban Minister of Defense.

Kellogg reports on his visit with Andrus and notes suggestions Andrus made for the Cornwell painting.

Hench will be in Florida and Havana for several weeks. He informs Wheeler that he will leave the yellow fever data from her library in his office.

Hench asks Cooke to edit his letter to Ramos, requesting that he emphasize Finlay's contribution.

Hench informs Kissinger about his plans to purchase the site of Camp Lazear and the remains of Building No. 1. He discusses his correspondence with Kean and Truby and his intention to find incontrovertible evidence concerning the yellow fever story.

Hench thinks Kellogg handled the Cuban situation well. He comments on the Finlay supporters in Cuba. Hench discusses the Cornwell painting in progress and the suggestions Kellogg has received from various men concerning the painting.

Ramos informs Hench that he will meet with him.

Cooke complies with Hench's suggested alterations to his letter to Ramos. He thanks Hench for all the material Hench sent him concerning the Lazear Memorial celebration.

Dominguez attempts to prove that Carlos Finlay discovered the method of transmission of yellow fever.

Clemons adds a copy of "A Mile Post" to the material at the Alderman Library, University of Virginia, on the conquest of yellow fever. He congratulates Hench for establishing the actual site of Camp Lazear.

Kellogg discusses the depiction of soldier volunteers in the Cornwell painting. He will test reactions to the painting in Cuba before distributing it.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Kellogg informs Kean of the difficulties of balancing historical accuracy against the requirements of artistic composition in the painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.” [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting and discusses the anti-Reed sentiment in Cuba.

Hench offers more suggestions for the Cornwell painting.

This letter certifies that Hench has taken possession of Building No. 1, located on the Finca San Jose. The reverse of the document is notarized in English with the seal of the American Consulate in Havana, Cuba.

Macia agrees with Hench that the original site of Camp Lazear is located on the Finca San Jose. He discusses the history of this area and explains physical changes on this property due to quarrying work.

Viets offers to submit some of Hench's yellow fever papers to the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" for publication.

Hench's secretary informs Viets that Hench is out of town, therefore he will not be able to submit his yellow fever papers on time.

This is Hench's write-up of his interview with Bullard, focusing on Bullard's experience during the yellow fever experiments. Hench's autograph notes are included.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Recio praises Hench for his historical research on the yellow fever story. He enthusiastically supports the memorialization of the Camp Lazear site and feels it will be greatly appreciated by future generations. He offers to enlist the support of high Cuban government officials.

Hench informs Viets that he is unable to submit his yellow fever papers for publication at this time.

Hench thanks Ara for the aerial pictures of the Military Hospital in Havana. As requested, Ara will receive a copy of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" on a regular basis.

Hench thanks Ascanio for the hospitality extended to him during his visit to the Military Hospital. Copies of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" will be sent to him and his friends regularly.

Hench hopes that the sites affiliated with the conquest of yellow fever will be memorialized. Hench solicits Recio' help in obtaining a statement from the Cuban government as evidence that it accepted Hench's report on the actual site of Camp Lazear. He offers to write an abstract of the report for a Cuban medical journal, and hopes that the Cuban media will also be informed of the discovery.

Hench requests Ramos' help in raising funds for a memorial in Cuba.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Cornwell thanks Hench for the data on foods affecting migraines, and for his interest in the yellow fever painting.

Kellogg gives Hench information on the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting.

Hench is grateful to Ireland for his interest in the preservation of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1. Hench and Moran will make inquiries into the cost of the preservation.

Kellogg discusses Hench's travel expenses and the guest list for the unveiling of the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg will invite Ireland to the unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He discusses Hench's speech for the event.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and suggests guests to be invited by Kellogg.

Simpson sends Hench a print made from a framed picture. He offers to bring the original with him when he sees Hench next, as he believes it might be useful for Hench's Walter Reed collection.

Hench thanks Simpson for the photograph he sent. He informs him that he will speak during a preview unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever group painting, and invites Simpson to attend.

Hench invites Carroll to attend the unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever group painting.

Hench requests information about the Walter Reed Memorial Day. He describes his research on the conquest of yellow fever.

Hamer replies to Hench's request concerning material relating to yellow fever in Cuba.

Hench is anxious about speaking at the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He presses Kellogg for details about the event and the painting.

Andrus informs Hench that his manuscript, which detailed his role in the yellow fever experiments, was rejected by Hearst publications.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and requests more details on the event and on the painting.

This draft includes Hench's autograph revisions.

Blanton informs Hench that the annual meeting of the historical section of the Richmond Academy of Medicine is called "Walter Reed Day," not "Walter Reed Memorial Day."