Interview with Samuel Simmons Part 8

Description

In this video recording, Samuel Simmons reminisced about his work in the field of malaria control, and more specifically with the Malaria Control in War Areas (MCWA) program. His leadership work began when MCWA started to do research work under a different name, “operational development”, to learn how to efficiently use insecticides such as DDT. He discussed starting a first rate laboratory on Oatland Island, expanding to study other diseases, and then making cuts for peacetime transitions. He also described becoming internationally connected with the WHO malaria program, as well as other professional undertakings.

Collection

Records of the Public Health Service

Series

Moving Images Relating to Disease Control and Prevention