Social history
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A Memorial Project: The Preservation of Camp Lazear, by Philip Showalter Hench, November 21, 1946
Hench reports to the Reed Memorial Association board on the Finlay-Reed controversy and the ongoing attempt to memorialize Camp Lazear.
A Memorial Project: The Preservation of Camp Lazear, by Philip Showalter Hench, November 21, 1946
Hench reports to the Reed Memorial Association board on the Finlay-Reed controversy and the ongoing attempt to memorialize Camp Lazear.
A Possible Explanation of the Absence of Bubonic Plague from Cold Countries, by H. McG. Robertson, April 1923
Robertson reports on plague distribution and speculates that its absence from cold climates is related to the absence of fleas in these areas.
Addendum: The Significance of Cuba's Memorial at Camp Lazear (Havana) and The Importance of the Official American (Diplomatic) Participation in the Dedication, circa 1953
Hench explains to Secretary of State Acheson the work of Finlay and the Yellow Fever Commission, the Finlay-Reed controversy, the rediscovery and eventual memorialization of Camp Lazear, and the significance of Ambassador Beaulac's actions in facilitating American participation at the dedication.
Aerial view of Quemados de Marianao, Cuba with the Camp Lazear site designated, circa 1930-1950
Aerial view of the Camp Lazear National Monument, 1952
Aerial view of the waterfront of Havana, Cuba, circa 1900-1920
Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps
Albert E. Truby in his tent on the parapet at La Punta, Havana, Cuba, January 1899
Morro castle can be seen in the background.
Albert E. Truby (on the left), Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed (on the right), and two unidentified men (in the middle) at Rowell Barracks, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 1901
Albert E. Truby's answers for a questionnaire from Philip Showalter Hench concerning Truby's book, February 1947
Truby adds more information to the answers he supplied for Hench's questionnaire. Truby believes Lambert is trying to discredit him because he didn't support the inclusion of Lambert and Ames on the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.
Alberto Recio delivering an address at the Camp Lazear National Monument, December 3, 1952
Alberto Recio delivering an address at the Camp Lazear National Monument, December 3, 1952
Alberto Recio delivering an address at the dedication of the Camp Lazear National Monument, December 3, 1952
Alberto Recio speaking to a crowd at the Camp Lazear National Monument, December 3, 1952
Alex Stark and Lom Stark near Jesse W. Lazear's quarters, Camp Columbia, Havana, Cuba, circa 1900
Ancient Theories of Causation of Fever by Mosquitoes, by Sir Henry A. Blake, April 15, 1905
This translation [from Sanskrit] of Blake's report details ancient references to yellow fever and transmission by mosquitos.
Answers to questionnaire from Paul L. Tate to Philip Showalter Hench, July 27, 1954
Tate gives detailed answers to the questions asked by Hench, including information about the main characters involved in the yellow fever experiments, details on the army nurses, and rumors around the camp.
Article fragment:The Military Government of Cuba
, March, 1903
Wood gives a history of the American occupation in Cuba and discusses the yellow fever outbreak and consequent investigation by Reed and Lazear. Article appears in “The Annals of the American Academy.” Only pages 16 and 17 are included.
Article on Camp Lazear Building No. 1, by Frank Carey, June 1950
Carey describes the history of Camp Lazear Building No. 1; as well as the efforts of Hench to preserve the structure.