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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1023 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  June 26, 1922

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 33
Identifier: 00933021
Scope and Contents

Hanson discusses yellow fever cases in Peru.

Dates:  June 26, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  October 21, 1922

 Item — Box 10: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 2
Identifier: 01002013
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Hanson writes about resuming his yellow fever work in Mexico. He discusses the ramifications, both personal and financial, that such a decision would entail. He comments on the political situation in Mexico.

Dates:  October 21, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  August 7, 1925

 Item — Box 12: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 27
Identifier: 01227003
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Hanson informs Carter that he plans to go to Africa to fight yellow fever.

Dates:  August 7, 1925

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, March 17, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 3
Identifier: 00903014
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Hanson reports on a yellow fever epidemic in Peru. The local newspaper is publishing articles denouncing his sanitary campaign.

Dates: March 17, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, March 31, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 3
Identifier: 00903016
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Hanson writes about the vaccine being sent to Peru. He is concerned about funding.

Dates: March 31, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, May 20, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 7
Identifier: 00907034
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Hanson reports on yellow fever work in Peru and comments on his employees, interpersonal issues, funding, and problems with steamship companies.

Dates: May 20, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, September 3, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00915001
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Hanson sends Carter a copy of a letter reporting on the yellow fever work in South America.

Dates: September 3, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, September 7, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00915007
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Hanson sends Carter a copy of Hanson's letter to Rose reporting on yellow fever work in Peru, and asks if Carter agrees that the situation seems nearly under control.

Dates: September 7, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, September 8, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00915018
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Hanson includes the names of medical personnel and the places he has inspected. He mentions the lack of cooperation from locals. He is considering a return to the U.S.

Dates: September 8, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, September 12, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00915026
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Hanson discusses ways of converting funds into dollars. He reports on field work done by various experts. He mentions funding issues concerning the Peruvian government.

Dates: September 12, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, September 17, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00915031
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Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak in Trujillo. He mentions the difficulty of doing prophylactic work in Lima. He offers his opinions regarding a member of the Panama Canal Health Department and the Peruvian government.

Dates: September 17, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, November 9, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 16
Identifier: 00916025
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Hanson hopes that there will be no more yellow fever cases after the year 1921. He describes his field work in detail: the use of fish to combat mosquito breeding was very successful but the limited use of containers was difficult to enforce. He praises several inspectors for their good work.

Dates: November 9, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, November 22, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 16
Identifier: 00916036
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Hanson reports on the investigation of a possible yellow fever case. He describes his field work and discusses personnel matters. He hopes to bring the campaign to an end by the spring of 1922.

Dates: November 22, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, December 6, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 17
Identifier: 00917005
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Hanson refutes Dr. Arces' theory that yellow fever does not exist in Peru. He expresses confidence in the work being done.

Dates: December 6, 1921

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter, January 24, 1922

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 25
Identifier: 00925044
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Hanson details the progress against yellow fever in Peru, but notes that the situation in Mexico and Central America is more serious than once thought.

Dates: January 24, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  February 20, 1922

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 26
Identifier: 00926017
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Hanson believes that the yellow fever epidemic along the Peruvian coast has been contained.

Dates:  February 20, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  February 27, 1922

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 26
Identifier: 00926024
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Hanson reports on mosquito larvae studies in Peru. He also discusses, at length, administrative and political issues related to his work.

Dates:  February 27, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  December 5, 1922

 Item — Box 10: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 4
Identifier: 01004012
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Hanson discusses his career options in Peru and Africa. He mentions the possibility of leaving public health.

Dates:  December 5, 1922

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  January 3, 1923

 Item — Box 10: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 18
Identifier: 01018003
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Hanson requests Carter's advice regarding the yellow fever campaign in Peru.

Dates:  January 3, 1923

Letter from Henry Hanson to Henry Rose Carter,  January 19, 1923

 Item — Box 10: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 18
Identifier: 01018016
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Hanson suspects that the reported case of Weil's disease, reported in Guayaquil, may be yellow fever. He believes that the International Health Board should investigate.

Dates:  January 19, 1923