Interpersonal relations

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Hench informs Siler that he has heard from Blossom Reed, who described her financial distress and seemed somewhat incoherent. Hench suggests that it would be a comfort to her if the Walter Reed Memorial Association could let her know that the annuity will continue. He also mentions the possibility of using some of the principal of the trust to help Blossom keep her home.

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Hench thanks Siler for the information about Kean and Blossom Reed. Hench will be unable to attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting this year.

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Hench informs Siler that he is pleased to accept the vice-presidency of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Hench discusses the recent deaths of Kean and Moran.

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Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench primarily consists of materials that Hench created or collected while researching the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in this series date from around 1850 to around 1865 with the bulk of the items dating from 1937 to 1960. Researchers who are studying the yellow fever experiments will be particularly interested in the materials (e.g. interviews, autobiographies) that document first-hand accounts of the events surrounding the experiments. Other...

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Hench comments on Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension increase.

Scope and Contents Hench doubts that he will be able to attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting, but sends suggestions regarding Association business for his colleagues to consider. He recommends that Blossom Reed continue to receive Emilie Lawrence Reed's monthly pension after the latter's death. Hench informs Siler that the Cuban government has abandoned plans to preserve Camp Lazear and refused Hench's funds to temporarily protect Building No. 1. He suggests that the Association approach contacts in...

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Hench discusses the plans to memorialize the room where Reed died.

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Hench requests copies of the photograph of Hench, Jordan, and Darden that was taken at Hench's recent speech at the University of Virginia. He suggests to Owen that the Alpha Omega Alpha society consider making Kean, Cooke, and Moran honorary members.

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Hench informs Owen that Moran will be attending the Walter Reed Memorial Day of the International Congress on Tropical Medicine, in Washington, D.C.

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Hench thanks the Kellogg children for their letter, which delighted him.

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Hench introduces a physician who will give Andrus medical advice. He will review Andrus' case himself after returning from Europe.

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Hench is concerned that there is only one copy of Moran's yellow fever manuscript, and so urges Moran to send it to him to have copies made. Hench would like to have a copy of Moran's manuscript to compare with his notes, and as a basis to formulate questions for Moran.

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Hench begs Moran to allow him to read his manuscript “My Date with Walter Reed and Yellow Jack” while Moran is still alive so that he can discuss it with him. He promises to keep it in confidence. Hench discusses the ongoing Camp Lazear memorialization campaign.

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Hench urges Moran to attend the two college events. Hench discusses the Camp Lazear site.

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Hench is preparing for a medical trip. He enjoyed the Lazear memorial ceremony and sends Moran some clippings.

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Hench would like to meet with Moran to discuss the yellow fever experiments.

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Hench thanks Moran in advance for the promised autobiography.

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Hench thanks Moran for the manuscript of his autobiography. He offers to help Moran publish his recollections in a medical history journal.

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Hench informs Moran of his continued plans to publish Moran's and Kissinger's memoirs. He offers medical advice and invites Moran to visit the Mayo Clinic.