Henry Rose Carter Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 160

Abstract

Primarily reprints of articles by Carter and others on the epidemiology of yellow fever and malaria. Also contains some correspondence and notes.

Dates

Creation: 1899-1968

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Carter, Henry Rose, 1852-1925 (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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Biographical Note

Born in Caroline County, Virginia, Carter received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1879, the same year he joined the U.S. Marine Hospital Service. He rose to the rank of assistant surgeon general at large, in 1915. During his career Carter studied the epidemiology of malaria and yellow fever and became renowned as the developer of maritime quarantine.

Collection Summary

Contains letters, and drafts of letters, sent by Carter to Louis L. Williams, William Cabell Bruce, John Ross, and Jesse W. Lazear. Other correspondents are Walter Reed, Laura Carter, Melson Barfield-Carter, J.A. LePrince, and Louis L. Williams (letter of transmittal). Includes reprints, and the monograph, Yellow fever in Mississippi, 1878-1905; also personal recollections, experiences, reminiscences, autobiography, and history, by H.A. Gant.