Yellow fever

Carr sends White his clinical history and autopsy report on a Brazilian yellow fever case and describes several other cases.

Carr expresses his admiration for Henry Carter.

Morgan sends a contribution for Kissinger.

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Hench responds to Carlos E. Finlay's criticism of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg informs Kean of the final decisions made in identifying the figures in the Cornwell painting. He informs Kean that Carlos E. Finlay has altered his earlier judgement of the painting.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.

Kellogg describes to Fishbein the possibilities of including a plate of Cornwell's painting in Hench's article for the journal "Hygeia."

Kellogg discusses the Mayo Clinic yellow fever exhibit photographs that Hench sent.

Kellogg discusses a planned series of medical portraits.

Kellogg sends Hench a proof of the plates for the Cuban version of the yellow fever painting.

Kellogg sends Hench a South American magazine with a yellow fever article emphasizing Finlay's work.

Kellogg congratulates Hench on his discovery of the Lazear letters and feels the war will revive interest in yellow fever.

Kellogg discusses plans for an unveiling of the Cuban version of the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg sends Hench a proof of a Cornwell painting of McDowell, and tells him of a forthcoming Wyeth booklet that will present and describe all four Cornwell paintings, including "The Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg sends Hench a proof of an insert prepared by the Wyeth Company that is to appear in "Modern Medicine."