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June 18th,1929.
Dr. Herman Schlundt,
University of Missouri,
Columbia, Mo:
Dear Dr. Schlundt:
While Dr. Flinn has not definitely stated that he preferred
to conduct his investigation independent of others interested in this field,
still I have had the feeling for some time that he much prefers to do this and,
the reasoms for same are probably more or less obvious.
Dr. Flinn, of course, is in charge of public health work at
Columbia University and, as I understand it, devotes all of his time to investi-
gational work and has little or no set duties to preform. Under these conditions
we can well appreciate that the best evidence of results that he can produce is
independent investigation and, while he probably will receive considerable merit
for joint work, still he undoubtedly feels that his standing is such that he
should be capable of carrying on such studies without the assistance of others.
As I have indicated to you before, I regret that Dr. Flinn has
not shown more of an inclination to work with us on this problem, but recently he
has not done this and, I am thoroughly confident that he prefers not to. As a
matter of fact I would hardly feel justified in feeling him out on this matter,
for I don't believe that any progress would be made. Under these conditions it
would seem that the best procedure to follow would be to complete the publications
involving joint data now on hand and, then for you to proceed along such lines
as you might elect independent of others. I do not personally feel that I can
contribute much to your studies in this line, but assure you that I will be
glad to give you any cooperation that is within my power.
The matter of the offspring of those containing radio-active
materials also containing same was given to you confidentially and, I would
request that you not circulate this information too generally. As fan as
advising the Mothers or their offsprings of this situation I question whether
it would be at all advisable for various reasons - one of which would be the
mental state of the Mother and child, which would undoubtedly reflect on their
health. As you can realize this is a very delicate subject and one which
must be approached very circumspectly. Some time when you are in the East I
don't doubt but that Dr. Flinn will discuss this subject with you in detail.
In writing Dr. Ewing, I would pass along the information that
you obtained in discussing the use of parathyromon with a member of the Mayo
Clinic, giving the name of the Doctor.
I have heard nothing from Dr. Dlinn during the past month or
six weeks, but shall try to get in touch with him before I leave.
Sincerely yours,
HHBarker'RH
Vice President.
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