Series XI. Reprints 1856-1971

Containers:
Box 102-136
Extent:
35 boxes
Scope and content:

Series XI. Reprints consists of reprints and photocopies of journal articles, book extracts, book reviews and other published works that were primarily collected by Philip Showalter Hench while researching the yellow fever experiments. Items in this series date from 1856 to 1971 and cover a wide range of topics related to the study and eradication of yellow fever, including, but not limited to the following:

  • the results of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission's work in Cuba;
  • biographical accounts of various people who had an association with the yellow fever experiments;
  • the research of people associated with the experiments including Walter Reed, Jesse W. Lazear, Aristides Agramonte, and James Carroll;
  • scientific and medical research related to yellow fever and malaria;
  • and events honoring the work of those involved with the yellow fever experiments.

Most of the materials in this series are arranged in alphabetical order according to the last names of their authors. The remainder of the materials are arranged at the end of the series according to no apparent or formal organization scheme.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800722
1350 Jefferson Park Avenue
Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Amanda Greenwood
Phone: (434) 924-0052
Phone: (434) 982-0576
Phone: (434) 924-5444

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