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University of Virginia

Uva Health Sciences Library: Walter Reed

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the extensive Yellow Fever Collection at the University of Virginia, this brief biography of Walter Reed traces his career in the Army's Medical Corps and his investigation into the cause of the deadly yellow fever. Hyperlinks...
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery: Walter Reed

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides an easy to read account of the life and work of Dr. Walter Reed (1851-1902 CE), Major in the United States Army Medical Corps who proved that yellow fever was transmitted by...
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Walter Reed: Physician

For Students 9th - 10th
The Garden of Praise profiles the life of Dr. Walter Reed (1851-1902), whose pioneering work in yellow fever research made the connection between insects and the transmission of disease. Text is geared toward younger students.
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Walter Reed and James Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
Walter Reed served in the US Army Medical Corps in the late 1800s. James Carroll pursued his medical degree after enlisting in the US Army. This site details the efforts of these men and others who worked to pin down the way Yellow Fever...