W.M. Haffkine collection [microfilm], 1892-1930.

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Haffkine, W.M. (Waldemar Mordecai Wolffe), 1860-1930. W.M. Haffkine collection [microfilm], 1892-1930.

W.M. Haffkine collection [microfilm], 1892-1930.

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The collection contains 17 microfilm rolls of original materials collected by Edythe Lutzker during her research. The original Haffkine diaries and letters in Series I are located in the Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem); The Mulkowal plague disaster materials are located in the India National Archives. Many of the miscellaneous and unidentified rolls are most likely from India as well, but could be from the Public Record Office, London. Haffkine's diaries are almost indeciferable due to illegible handwriting, further hindered by the microfilming process. However it can be stated that he recorded his daily events almost to the minute. Scattered throughout his notepads are clippings and business cards he picked up throughout the day's travels. Of note is the "Index of Engagements and Appointments, 1917-1929" which denote the date and time of every meeting he had or event he attended. Series II contains a disorganized collection of the published procedings and exhibits concerning the Bombay plague outbreak of 1896 and the ultimate Mulkowal vaccination disaster for which Haffkine was tried. Included are various reports from India Home Department offices and commissions, letters and memos between local and national officials, and offficial procedings. There are also numerous unidentified and duplicate pieces of correspondence and reports related to the Bombay plague outbreak and subsequent public health response.

0.8 linear feet, ([2] boxes; 17 rolls).

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