James H. Jones Collection on David Vetter

Collection

Identifier: BRL-034

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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

Creation: 1971 - 2014

Creator

Jones, James H. (James Howard), 1943- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Interviews are closed to researchers through July 2032. All other materials are open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Biographical Note

James H. Jones is the award-winning author of Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment and Alfred C. Kinsey: A Life.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (in 4 boxes)

Extent

2.47 Gigabytes (The collection contains 72 digital files.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of James H. Jones, 2022.

Processing Information

The collection has been rehoused in archival quality boxes. Original folders have been retained when possible. Digital images have been copied from Kodak Photo CDs to the BRL Shared Drive.