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James H. Jones Collection on David Vetter

 Collection
Identifier: BRL-034

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

  • 1971 - 2014

Creator

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)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

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.

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.

Title
Guide to James H. Jones Collection on David Vetter
Author
John Zarrillo
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Bioethics Research Library Archives Repository

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