Social history

Hutchison advises Hench on his speech and describes the conferring of the honorary degree.

Hutchison discusses the Lazear memorial ceremony.

Hutchison informs Hench that Lord Dawson cannot attend the Founders' Day ceremonies. He is considering postponing the event until commencement and again inviting Dawson, as this would also give them more time to prepare the “Yellow Jack” performance.

Hutchison writes to Hench about postponing the ceremonies to honor Lazear until commencement.

Hutchison sends Hench a copy of a letter from Rovensky to Hutchison regarding Lord Dawson.

Hutchison suggests Paul de Kruif as an alternative speaker for the Lazear celebration if Lord Dawson is not available.

Cardenas informs Hench that he and others visited the public works department, and that they believe the work to preserve Camp Lazear will begin soon. It will not be necessary to accept Hench's offer of $1000 for immediate preservation efforts on Building No. 1.

Maury forwards Kelly a book on the yellow fever epidemic of 1878, as well as journal references. Maury contacts Lena Warner, a yellow fever survivor, for her recollections.

Creel lists vessels sailing between the west coast of South America and Asia.

Hewitt writes about the 1878 New Orleans yellow fever outbreak and Carter's work on the transmission of yellow fever.

Gooch responds to Hench's questions concerning Gooch's yellow fever research.

Woodward writes about a French delegation preparing a resolution to propose that a French doctor originally theorized that mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever. In the interest of Cuban and American relations, Woodward wants Hench to provide details on Finlay's contributions.

Kirk explains the amount of the reimbursement check sent to Carter.

Montgomery appreciates Moran's satisfaction at having Montgomery portray him in the film “Yellow Jack.” He solicits Moran's reaction to the film.

Cooke endorses Hench's findings concerning the actual sites of Camp Lazear and the Yellow Fever Hospital. Cooke expresses hope that the site will be preserved as a fitting memorial to the conquest of yellow fever by Finlay, Reed and his colleagues.

Cooke approves of Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," and requests more copies.

Cooke approves Hench's report on his investigation of the actual site of Camp Lazear. He feels that the definite proof of the exact location, and its preparation as a memorial to the Yellow Fever Commission, is a valuable historic achievement. An attached autograph note provides physical details of the site.

Cooke complies with Hench's suggested alterations to his letter to Ramos. He thanks Hench for all the material Hench sent him concerning the Lazear Memorial celebration.

Minturn sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Wilson relates findings that timbering in the Little Salkehatchie did not increase prevalence of malaria.