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Spanish translation [from English] of The Historic Role of the Finca San Jose and Camp Lazear (Quemados de Marianao) in the Conquest of Yellow Fever by Carlos Finlay, Walter Reed, and Their Associates , by Philip Showalter Hench  December 3, 1952 12 pages Box 44, Folder 35

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

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Drafts of The Historic Role of the Finca San Jose and 'Camp Lazear' in the Conquest of Yellow Fever by Carlos Finlay, Walter Reed and Their Associates , by Philip Showalter Hench December 3, 1952

Telegram from Philip Showalter Hench to Aurelio F. Concheso  April 24, 1954 1 page Box 47, Folder 9

Hench informs the Cuban Ambassador that he is recovering from viral pneumonia and cannot attend the presentation of the Finlay Medals in Washington, D.C.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench April 1954

Telegram from Philip Showalter Hench to Ralph Cooper Hutchison  December 24, 1940 1 page Box 37, Folder 10

Hench discusses the practical joke involving the Washington and Jefferson College publication.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Miscellaneous correspondence and notes of Philip Showalter Hench December 1940

The Conquest of Yellow Fever: Memorandum by Dr. Philip S. Hench, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. After a Visit to Havana, Cuba, April 1940  August 20, 1940 36 pages Box 35, Folder 45

Summary of Hench's research and trip to Havana, Cuba, with various autograph notes, memorandum, and addendum.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Drafts of The Conquest of Yellow Fever: Memorandum by Dr. Philip S. Hench, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. After a Visit to Havana, Cuba, April 1940  August 20, 1940

The Conquest of Yellow Fever: Memorandum by Dr. Philip S. Hench, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. After a Visit to Havana, Cuba, April 1940  August 20, 1940 37 pages Box 35, Folder 45

Summary of Hench's research and trip to Havana, Cuba, with various autograph notes, memorandum, and addendum.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Drafts of The Conquest of Yellow Fever: Memorandum by Dr. Philip S. Hench, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. After a Visit to Havana, Cuba, April 1940  August 20, 1940

The Dedication of the 'Camp Lazear National Monument', Quemados de Marianao, Cuba  January 3, 1953 22 pages Box 46, Folder 1

Hench provides a detailed account of the restoration and the dedication of Camp Lazear, as well as the social events following the ceremony. In two addendums he describes the Reed-Finlay controversy, Cuban newspaper articles on the dedication, and the political maneuvering involved in establishing the memorial.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. The Dedication of the 'Camp Lazear National Monument', Quemados de Marianao, Cuba  January 3, 1953

The Historic Role of the Finca San Jose and Camp Lazear (Quemados de Marianao) in the Conquest of Yellow Fever by Carlos Finlay, Walter Reed, and Their Associates , by Philip Showalter Hench  December 3, 1952 10 pages Box 44, Folder 35

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

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Drafts of The Historic Role of the Finca San Jose and 'Camp Lazear' in the Conquest of Yellow Fever by Carlos Finlay, Walter Reed and Their Associates , by Philip Showalter Hench December 3, 1952

Transcript of Philip Showalter Hench's interview of Jefferson Randolph Kean  June 5, 1946 19 pages Box 64, Folder 9

Kean provides his recollections of the Yellow Fever Commission, in response to Hench's questions.

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench circa 1879-circa 1960 bulk 1900-1954
  4. Philip Showalter Hench's questions for Jefferson Randolph Kean and Kean's answers June 5, 1946

'X' Marks the Spot , a speech given by Philip Showalter Hench at the New Fellows Banquet for the Mayo Foundation House  January 20, 1955 16 pages Box 48, Folder 1

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

  1. University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
  2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection circa 1800-circa 1998 bulk 1863-1974
  3. Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench circa 1850-circa 1966 bulk 1937-1960
  4. Drafts and notes for 'X' Marks the Spot , a speech given by Philip Showalter Hench at the New Fellows Banquet at the Mayo Foundation House January 20, 1955

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