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The diary includes notes on trips to England and Egypt; program of relief, control and prevention of Hookworm disease in Sri Lanka; notes on the malaria program, and notes on sanitation and hookworm disease in Malay and survey conditions in the Philippines.

Rose travels to the Federated Malay States to survey government and estate hospitals, and determine the present efforts to combat hookworm disease. The diary includes itinerary through the Philippine Islands.

The diary documents an interview regarding disease prevention in Turkey.

Organized according to interview and visit, Vincent talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. As President of the Rockefeller Foundation he steers the focus toward supporting the war effort and making the world a better place through public health funding. The 1917 diary includes the China Medical Board developing a comprehensive medical system in China, the International Health Board focusing on preventive medicine, and camp and community plans for the welfare of American soldiers. Includes Memorandum to Members of the Executive Committee. Washington Interviews, May 26, 1917; and Memorandum of an interview with M. Hovelacque, A Member of the French Commission, at the Plaza Hotel, Made Tuesday, May 29, 1917.

Organized according to interview and visit, Vincent talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. As President of the Rockefeller Foundation he steers the focus toward supporting the war effort and making the world a better place through public health funding. The 1918 diary documents Vincent overseeing and getting updates on Rockefeller Foundation projects from various other officers. A focus of this diary is the war effort particularly concerning war camps. Includes: Memorandum of a Conference Held at 61 Broadway, monday Afternoon March 25, 1918 at 3pm.

Organized according to interview and visit, Vincent talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. As President of the Rockefeller Foundation he is involved in the institutional and administrative duties of the Rockefeller Foundation, International Health Board and China Medical Board. The 1923 diary includes a trip to South America and discussions of malaria program options with Argentine officials. Include is a brief biography of Arturo Alessandri.

Arranged by interview and visit, this diary documents the meetings and conferences Embree had with various professionals in the field of public health. The Rockefeller Foundation participates in public health and medical education. This diary documents a visit from the Japanese commission and a trip to Europe in July to gather information on nursing education, hospital organization and health facilities.

Entrusted with organizing a Malaria Control Program in Trinidad, Dr. Downs records his daily administrative duties, the creation of his laboratory, and the public health initiative that is introduced in Port of Spain. Entries record laboratory activities such as dissecting mosquitoes and identifying local strains of mosquitoes; clinical activities pertaining to the surveillance and treatment of malaria within the local population; and management activities related to the materials, staff, and funds needed to execute the program. During this time period Dr. Downs is stationed in Port of Spain, but also makes visits to neighboring Tobago to review other anti-malaria programs.

As the head of the "Oficina de Especializacion Sanitaria" in Mexico City, Dr. Downs reports daily on the nature of his administrative duties and the development of his scientific investigations. Weekly fieldtrips to Mexican institutes, hospitals, and health centers yield entries on the progress and state of anti-malaria programs across the country. In regards to his scientific work, Dr. Downs includes the results of research conducted on the retention of DDT residual spraying on adobe surfaces; the progress of research associated with the colonies of mosquitoes maintained at the three collecting stations in Xochimilco (maps and schematics of the collecting stations are included); and the process used to identify breeding grounds. Clinical work also continues as Dr. Downs examines schoolchildren for malaria infection records. Final figures of spleen rates are found both within the entries and in a weekly log. Updates on the progress of regional and country-to country DDT spraying are documented as well.

Organized according to visit and interview, entries for this year record the meetings and conversations that took place between Grant, professionals and students in the field of public health. Entries record his tours of various public health centers in order to assess local public health education development in India. The diary includes "Indian Science Congress Association Program", "Future of University Social Sciences seen through Public Health Report", "Proposed Regulations under Section 32 under the Bengal Nurses Act 10, 1934, for the training and examination of Health Visitors," "School of Tropical Medicine Calcutta Program," "Scheme for the Establishment of a School for Social Service Workers," "Bengal Nutrition Committee of the Sanitary Board Proposed Programme of Work for 1940-1," "The Establishment of a Course for Training Public Health Nurses in India," and "Memorandum on Policy Relating to All India Institute."

As an Assistant Director to the International Health Division, Hackett's diary is arranged according to interview and visit. He holds interviews, conferences, and visits with professionals in the field of medical research. Hackett surveys various medical institutions, laboratories and public health facilities in South America to assess their response to various tropical diseases. He keeps statistics and notes on the various diseases on how they affect the localities.

Organized according to interview and visit, Hackett discusses projects and proposals with professionals in the field of public health. He is involved in the progress of the RF programs, development of new projects and financing current and future research. Hackett assess various tropical diseases in South America and the local response to these outbreaks. He surveys and tours various health facilities, laboratories and medical schools.