Social history

Hench informs Nogueira that he will be unable to obtain American support for the Camp Lazear memorial until the Cubans make a firm commitment to maintain it. He would like to meet with the Cuban president when he visits Cuba in March.

Hench writes that he was touched by the tribute that the Cuban government paid to the Yellow Fever Board members by the establishment of the Camp Lazear memorial. He hopes that it will constitute a symbol of Cuban-American cooperation.

Hench orders photocopies of yellow fever material from the Library of Congress.

Hench informs Phillips about his interest in the fight against yellow fever, his discovery of the original site of Camp Lazear, and the Cuban government's plan to make Camp Lazear into a memorial park to honor all of those connected with the conquest of yellow fever. Hench requests that she make discreet inquiries to learn whether Camp Lazear will retain its name or will be called “Parque Finlay”.

Hench writes that he is anxious to find the service of a Cuban photographer to document the dedication of Camp Lazear.

Hench inquires into the health of Kissinger who suffered a debilitating stroke.

Hench wants to pay for duplicate photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He has not yet received the other photographs or the souvenir booklets from the Lazear memorial event. Hench regrets that there is no photograph of himself receiving his honorary degree [from Washington and Jefferson College].

Hench gently chides Hutchison for omitting to send the promised autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. Hench requests additional copies of "A Milestone." He also solicits fund-raising advice for a planned memorial in Havana, Cuba.

Hench sends payment for the memorial plate sent to Mabel Lazear. Hench promises to send biographical information for the Alumni Directory.

Hench informs Hutchison that he has written to Lord Dawson concerning a later date for the Lazear memorial dedication.

Hench informs Hutchison about Kissinger's situation, and that he plans to publish the recollections of both Kissinger and Moran.

Hench supplies a list of possible speakers for the Washington and Jefferson College commencement and the Jesse Lazear celebration.

[Hench] discusses the future clinic visit of Mr. and Mrs. Swartz. He regrets that Lord Dawson is unable to be the speaker.

Hench discusses the logistics of inviting Moran and Kissinger to the Lazear Ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

[Hench] encloses his manuscript on yellow fever. He requests that Hutchison write letters of thanks on behalf of the College to the yellow fever informants. He discusses the logistics for Moran's travel.

Hench writes that he was glad to receive the film and photographs taken during the events at Washington and Jefferson College. He points out that his autographed photographs of Kissinger and Moran have still not been returned.

Hench is sure Hutchison will find the missing autographed photographs. He corrects a professional title for use in a citation.

Hench thanks Hutchison for the Rovensky letter. Hench would like to meet Kissinger and question him about the yellow fever experiments.

Hench reports that Kissinger is in Florida until May, so an article will not be possible until after he returns.

Hench offers his yellow fever materials for use in a proposed museum.