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• Fellowship Application of John Beauregard Johnson
  An application from John Beauregard Johnson, Jr. for a fellowship in Medicine. Mr. Johnson was a Part time Instrructor in Piano at the time, so he sought further training as a Hospital Pathologist (with some teaching duties), and he chose Pathology as his course of study. The training would be under the supervision of Dr. Howard T. Karsner at Western Reserve University. This application was submitted on March 20, 1936. Also included is Mr. Johnsons medical record, as well as a handwritten essay which acknowledged the problems in Pathology and how more skilled practitioners would be needed to further the field.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from Alvah R. Jenkins to Dr. M.O. Bousfield written on November 23, 1939. Mr. Jenkins expressed his desire to continue his studies in Public Health with an accredited post graduate course at Post Graduate Hospital, New York City. So he rejected Dr. Bousfields offer for the Public health appointment at Tuskegee, Alabama.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A telegram from Dr. M.O. Bousfield to Dr. A.R. Jenkins sent on November 22, 1939. Dr. Bousfield relayed that could make a definite offer to Dr. Jenkins for the Tuskegee position as of December 1, so he needed Dr. Jenkins reply by Monday morning, November 27.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. A.R. Jenkins written on November 21, 1939. Mr. Bousfield mentioned that he would relay poissible placements to Dr. Jenkins. He also recalled that the Julius Rosenwald Fund (in cooperation with the United States Public Health Service) carried on widespread Syphilis demonstration in 6 Southern states in 1930. This important work would soon be done in neighboring counties, as well as a midwifery program by the State of Alabama and the Macon County Health Department. Mr. Bousfield relayed that the Julius Rosenwald Fund had already guaranteed a 3 year extension of the work, so he was willing to offer Dr. Jenkins a position given the nature of the work.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from Alvah R. Jenkins to Dr. Bousfield handwritten on October 20, 1938. Mr. Jenkins enjoyed his lunch with Dr. Bousfield in New York.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. Alva R. Jenkins written on September 12, 1938. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Jenkins undated letter, and he suggested they had lunch on Friday, September 16.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from Alvah R. Jenkins to Dr. Bousfield. Mr. Jenkins mentioned Dr. Peter Marshall Murray of New York City informed him of a position in Venereal Disease Control Program in Alabama was about to be vacant.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. A.R. Jenkins written on March 29, 1938. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Jenkins letter of March 23. Mr. Bousfield was glad for Dr. Jenkins interest in Venereal Disease control, but he had his doubts about Jersey and Newark. Mr. Bousfield also recalled their interview impressed him, and he assured Dr. Jenkins he would inform him of any suitable openings.
• Fellowship Application of Alvah R. Jenkins
  A letter of correspondence from Alvah R. Jenkins to Dr. Bousfield handwritten on March 23, 1938. Mr. Jenkins recalled their last talk about a Negro physicians chances in the field of Public Health, especially in Venereal Disease work. Mr. Jenkins also mentioned a 4 month course at New York University for persons already in Health work.
• Fellowship Application of M.L. Jackson
  A letter of correspondence from M.L. Jackson to Dr. M.O. Bousfield handwritten on March 26, 1938. Dr. Jackson appreciated Dr. Bousfields effort, and he clarified that he didnt apply for a fellowship but in hopes of an affiliation of a hospital or a school. Also included with this letter is another from Dr. Bousfield to Dr. Jackson.
• Fellowship Application of M.L. Jackson
  A letter of correspondence from Russell H. Oppenheimer to Dr. Raymond Paty written on March 4, 1938. Mr. Oppenheimer mentioned he had received a letter from M.L. Jackson of Valdosta, Georgia. Dr. Jackson had expressed his desire for a fellowship, so Mr. Oppenheimer inquired Dr. Paty if anything could be done for Dr. Jackson.
• Fellowship Application of M.L. Jackson
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. William L. Funkhouser written on August 30, 1935. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Funkhousers letter of August 10 to Dr. Rorem. Mr. Bousfield mentioned Dr. Jackson sent a letter to Dr. Oppenheimer, so he had written to Dr. Jackson directly and forwarded to Dr. Oppenheimer. Mr. Bousfield expressed he was pleased with the success of the clinics.
• Fellowship Application of M.L. Jackson
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. M.L. Jackson written on August 30, 1935. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Jacksons letter of July 25 to Dr. Oppenheimer (Dean of the School of Medicine at Emory University) where he asked for a scholarship in Pediatrics. Mr. Bousfield mentioned that the funds for that year were exceedingly limited and would be allocated to those associated with the better Negro hospitals. In an effort to help Dr. Jackson, Mr. Bousfield suggested he paid attention to the Social Security Act the Childrens Bureau and the United States Public Health Service.
• Fellowship Application of M.L. Jackson
  A letter of correspondence from William Littell Funkhouser to Dr. C. Rufus Rorem written on August 10, 1935. Dr. Funkhouser mentioned he would enclose a letter he received from M.L. Jackson of Valdosta, and he inquired Dr. Rufus where Dr. Jackson would secure fellowship for Pediatric training. Also included with this letter is a handwritten one from Dr. Jackson to Dr. Funkhouser.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. Floarda Hughes Howard written on May 29, 1940. Mr. Bousfield regretfully informed him that the Rosenwald Fund wouldnt be able to offer him a fellowship.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Floarda Hughes Howard to Dr. M.O. Bousfield written on May 19, 1940. Dr. Howard was notified by Dean Numa P.G. Adams that the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees reappointed him as a fellow to begin on July 1 and expire on June 30, 1941 (this was voted on April 12).
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Edward L. Howles to Dr. George M. Reynolds written on April 18, 1940. Mr. Howes detailed Florida Howards professional experience as a volunteer assistant at Freedmens Hospital, Howard University for 3 months, and Dr. Howard had just completed his residency at Provident Hospital, Baltimore. Mr. Howes also mentioned that Dr. Howard had not made an official application with Rosenwald Fund despite his letters to Dr. Bowsfield, but he still suggested Dr. Reynolds look into Dr. Howards case.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. Floarda Hughes Howard written on March 29, 1940. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Howards letter of March 12, and he mentioned that consideration would be given to Dr. Howards application on May 1.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Floarda Hughes Howard to Dr. M.O. Bousfield written on March 12, 1940. Dr. Howard was notified by Dean Numa P.G. Adams and Dr. T.E. Jones that the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees appointed him as a fellow to begin on March 1 and expire on June 30 (this was voted on February 16). Dr. Howard was appointed as a Junior Assistant Surgeon by the Secretary of the Interior on February 28.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Floarda Hughes Howard to Dr. Bousfield written on January 18, 1940. Mr. Howard acknowledged Dr. Bousfields letter of January 16. Mr. Howard clarified that he didnt apply for a residency at Freedmans Hospital, and he had arranged with the Surgical faculty of Howard to take him as a fellow in Surgery. Mr. Howard hoped that Dr. Bousfield would consider his application for July.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from M.O. Bousfield to Dr. Floarda Hughes Howard written on January 16, 1940. Mr. Bousfield acknowledged Dr. Howards letter to Mr. Reynolds. Mr. Bousfield informed him that it was impossible to secure a scholarship for the purpose of his application.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Joseph N. Ulman to Mr. George M. Reynolds written on January 15, 1940. Judge Ulman mentioned that he wrote on Floarda Hughes Howards behest regarding his application. He had already encountered Dr. Howard and his wife prior to this letter, and he described Dr. Howard as one qualified both professionally and personally. Judge Ulman mentioned that he would enclose a letter he receieved from Dr. Howard. Also included with this letter is another from Dr. Howard to Judge Ulman. Dr. Howard outlined his professional experience and why he needed this fellowship.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Sidney Hollander to Mr. George M. Reynolds written on January 13, 1940. Mr. Hollander mentioned that there was an unfortunate shortage of trained and qualified Negro surgeons at the time, and acknowledged that there were few opportunities open to them. So Mr. Hollander recommended Floarda Hughes Howard towards his application to the Rosenwald Fund.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Bessie L. Moses to Mr. George M. Reynolds written on January 11, 1940. Dr. Moses recommended Floarda Howard for a scholarship from Rosenwald Fund. He mentioned that Dr. Howard needed 2 more years of Surgical training to qualify for the American Board Surgery, and he regarded Dr. Howard as one of excellent training, very intelligent and ambitious, and even a credit to the Negro people. Dr. Moses also recalled that Dr. Howards wife was a physician that had some training under his direction.
• Fellowship Application of Floarda Hughes Howard
  A letter of correspondence from Floarda Hughes Howard to Mr. George M. Reynolds written on January, 1940. Mr. Howard inquired if his application of July 18, 1939 (fellowship to do post graduate work in Surgery) was in good order. He had already communicated his plans with Dr. M.O. Bousfield, and he stated that he needed 2 more years in Residency to qualify for the American Board of Surgery.