Social history

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Borden describes Reed's fatal attack of appendicitis and the treatment regimen followed before his death.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IX. Photographs consists primarily of photographs that Philip Showalter Hench created and collected while researching the yellow fever experiments. Items in this series date from around 1846 to around 1966 with the bulk of the items dating from around 1870 to around 1960. The subjects shown in the photographs include, but are not limited to the following: physicians, military personnel, nurses,...

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Courtesy of the Cuban Tourist Commission

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Congressional Bill and Report #1429 recognizes the public service of Reed and the volunteers associated with the yellow fever experiments. Biographical information is supplied in Report #1429 regarding each of the members and volunteers of the Yellow Fever Commission.

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This bill would award a pension to Mabel Lazear.

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The American Association for Medical Progress briefly outlines the history of yellow fever and the Yellow Fever Commission, and concludes that animal experimentation is crucial in order to save human lives.

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This report gives proposed impounded water health regulations cover floating debris, vegetation, and fish stocking.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Walter Reed consists of materials that document the life of Walter Reed as well as the work and legacy of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in the series date from 1806 to around 1955 with the bulk of the items dating from 1874 to 1936. The series is particularly rich in materials that document the professional and personal life of Walter Reed from 1874 to his death in 1902. These materials include, but are not limited to the following:...

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In this article, taken from La Discusion (November 22, 1900 - page 1), the Spanish ambassador is interviewed regarding the rumor of human experimentation by the Yellow Fever Commission.

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This is Hench's write-up of his interview with Bullard, focusing on Bullard's experience during the yellow fever experiments. Hench's autograph notes are included.

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McCoy, aide to Governor-General Leonard Wood during the yellow fever experiments, comments on Wood's dismissal of the importance of Finlay's mosquito work, Wood's intervention with Surgeon General Sternberg to keep Reed's work going, and the location and arrangement of Wood's offices. McCoy stresses Wood's strong support of Reed and his work.

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Hench questions Walter Reed's children about their father.

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Tate responds to a series of questions from Hench concerning his recollections about Camp Columbia and the yellow fever experiments.

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Kean introduces Truby's Memoir on the yellow fever experiments, providing background information on the experiments themselves, as well as background on the author.

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In an introduction to Hench's presentation at a Havana conference, Castillo provides an overview of Hench's Nobel prize winning research on arthritis and cortisone. See English translation.

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This document reviews the condition of the four horse ambulances of the 1st Division Ambulance Corp.

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The American ambassador requests Hench's presence at a reception.

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Law notes the unveiling and reception to introduce Cornwell's painting, “Conquerors of Yellow Fever”, and lists honorary guests.

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Borrell invites Moran to attend a lecture honoring Finlay at the Havana Rotary Club.

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Official Cuban invitation to the Camp Lazear dedication identifies Building No. 1 as the site of Finlay's discoveries. The invitation includes a program of events, including Hench's speech.