Interview with Philip Showalter Hench by a Cuban newspaper  circa 1952

Containers:

Box 44, Folder 10

Creator:

Hench, Philip S. (Philip Showalter), 1896-1965

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

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

Language:

English

Subjects:

Diseases
Government
Popular culture
Religion
Yellow fever
interviews

Names:

Hench, Philip S. (Philip Showalter), 1896-1965

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