Yorkshire TV Bubble Boy, circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of interviews conducted by James H. Jones with medical professionals who were responsible for the care of David Vetter. Vetter suffered from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and was popularly known as the "Bubble Boy." The interviews were conducted in 2001 for a book that was ultimately not completed. Additionally, the collection contains audiovisual materials and photographs related to Vetter.
Interview subjects include Patricia Bealmer, John C. Fletcher, David A. Freeman, Ellen Hilton, Tom Langford, Raymond Lawrence, Jack Montgomery, Mary Ann South, and Joseph (Raphael) Wilson.
Dates
- circa 1990s
Conditions Governing Access
Interviews are closed to researchers through July 2032. All other materials are open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet (in 4 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Betacam SP
Creator
- From the Collection: Jones, James H. (James Howard), 1943- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bioethics Research Library Archives Repository