Social history

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.

Hench thanks Moran for the photographs and will have slides made of them. He offers medical advice for Andrus. He notes that Kissinger is expected to give a talk on his experiences.

Hench provides Gibson, who is publishing a biography of Sternberg, an overview of his Reed research. Hench offers his opinion of the relationship between Sternberg and Reed. Hench lists several important parts of the yellow fever story that remain in doubt and hopes that either he or Gibson might find the answers.

Hench requests photographs showing the Camp Columbia model, which he wishes to copy and distribute to interested parties, including Truby and Kean.

Hench informs Maguire that this is the 50th anniversary of the conquest of yellow fever by Reed and his colleagues. He hopes that a suitable article might be prepared for some magazine. Since he does not have time to write an article, he inquires whether Maguire would be interested in taking up the task.

Hench requests Kissinger's help in identifying persons and buildings in two photographs.

Hench informs Bullard that he is forwarding his manuscript to Kean after Bullard's review. He asks Bullard for clarification concerning some of his remarks. Hench explains the difference between the Havana Yellow Fever Board and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board.

Hench informs Kissinger about his plans to purchase the site of Camp Lazear and the remains of Building No. 1. He discusses his correspondence with Kean and Truby and his intention to find incontrovertible evidence concerning the yellow fever story.

Hench is delighted that the Cuban government honored Hart. He details his attempts to preserve and memorialize Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear, and asks if Hart encountered anyone in Cuba who might be able to help.

Hench suggests that Reed's family be invited to New York University's celebration of the centennial of Reed's birth. Hench argues that Wheldon is mistaken as to the year in which Reed received a degree from New York University College of Medicine.

Hench discusses further plans for the preservation of Camp Lazear. He inquires if it would be possible for Nogueira to bring Finlay's diaries to America with him so that he can microfilm them.

Hench tries to arrange a meeting with Presno to discuss microfilming Finlay's daybooks.

In a letter of introduction to the Cuban Minister of Public Health and Sanitation, Hench requests assistance in protecting a building at the site of Camp Lazear. He discusses his plans to create a museum dedicated to the conquest of yellow fever.

Hench thanks Andreu for the honor of being elected a corresponding member of the Sociedad Cubana de Salubridad Publica.

Hench sends Andreu a letter, to which he would like a reply before meeting with the Rockefeller Foundation.

Hench describes in detail the background of his efforts to memorialize the Camp Lazear site, and his plans for the preservation of the site and establishment of a museum. He asks Andreu about the availability of funds from the Cuban government or private sources for building and upkeep, and about costs for these efforts. Without this information and commitment from the Cubans he will find it difficult to raise funds from American sources.

Lyons returns material on loan from Hench for the Hall of Fame ceremony. She also sends copies of other material which might prove useful for Hench's book.

Hench describes his research on the conquest of yellow fever. He is anxious to learn as much as possible about Ames' contribution.

Hench poses various questions concerning Las Animas Hospital.

Hench has selected the items which he thinks will help Wood to write her book on Reed. He offers to read her manuscript when she has finished writing.