Box 62

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

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.

Hench discusses his interest in the story of the conquest of yellow fever and asks for Kean's involvement.

Kean discusses a future meeting with Hench, his relationship with Reed, and his experiences with the yellow fever experiments.

Hench expresses appreciation for Kean's collaboration in preparing the story of the yellow fever experiments.

Dabney provides Kean with a chronological listing of Reed's service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

Kean chronologically lists the events related to yellow fever in Cuba, for Hagedorn.

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.

Kean mentions that his manuscripts related to Reed and yellow fever are at the University of Virginia.

Hench contacts Kean to arrange a meeting. He also encloses a list of questions and comments and requests some addresses.

Kean is eager to meet with Hench to discuss yellow fever work.

Hench is eager to hear more of Kean's recollections regarding his stay in Cuba and lists specific questions.

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

Hench explains that he is trying to get Lazear his share of the credit.

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

Kean promises that he will assist Hench in his research. He suggests that Hench contact Truby for more information.

Hench requests permission to study Kean's diary in depth. He poses a large number of questions concerning yellow fever work.

Kean comments on Truby's manuscript about the yellow fever experiments. He complains that some "rank candidates" are lobbying to be included in the Roll of Honor.

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.