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J. Austin Kerr letter : TLS, Chevy Chase, Maryland, to Ramon Cordoba Palacio, Medellin, Colombia

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 456

Abstract

Reminiscence of J. Austin Kerr's activities with yellow fever for the Rockefeller Foundation in Colombia during the 1930s.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite.

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Copyright

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Biographical Note

John Austin Kerr received his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1924. He spent virtually his entire professional career, 1926-1965, as a staff member of the Rockefeller Foundation. His focus was the epidemiology of malaria and the implementation of malaria eradication programs.

Collection Summary

Contains reminiscences, dated November 11, 1974, of Kerr's experiences in Colombia studying yellow fever for the Rockefeller Foundation in its laboratories from 1932 to 1938. Photocopy of copy sent to Dr. Patino.
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