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The grants, visits and interviews with professionals in the field of public health focus on prevention of disease. The diary includes updates on International Health Board projects, malaria control through quinine, discussions of effects of World War I and a conference between Dr. Heiser and Dr. Rose regarding South America.

Organized according to interview and visit, Miller discusses projects and research with professionals in the field of natural sciences. He is involved in the progress of Natural Science programs, selection of fellows, and development of new research. The focus of Natural Science research is experimental biology. Miller surveys various laboratories, universities and research centers in Latin and South America for RF projects. The diary includes an interview with Dr. John E. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief, and "Biological Abstracts."

Organized according to interview and visit, Gregg discusses projects and proposals with professionals in the field of medical sciences. He is involved in the progress of the RF programs, selection of RF fellows, and development of new projects. Gregg studies present day needs in medical education and sciences to develop programs with medical schools to improve facilities and research. Gregg tours the United States to visit various hospitals, laboratories and medical facilities. He attends the Committee on the Costs of Medical Care Meeting.

Organized according to interview and visit, Harrar discusses projects and proposal with professionals. He is the President of the Rockefeller Foundation and oversees aspects of operation. He is involved in the progress of RF programs, selection of fellows and field staff officers, and developments of new research. The diary includes itineraries for Harrar and "Advisory Committee Meetings for Study of Medical Education" notes.

The focus of grant aid shifts from astronomy and meteorology to natural sciences. Weaver tours various universities to assess experimental biology interests and other Rockefeller Foundation Division of Natural Sciences program interests.

Organized according to interview and visit, George K. Strode acting on behalf of Wilbur Sawyer talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. During April 5, 1940-May 17, 1940, Strode is filling in for Sawyer at the New York office while Sawyer is assessing Rockefeller Foundation International Health Division interests in Europe.

This brief diary documents Weaver's last year at the Rockefeller Foundation. it is arranged by interview and visit. He holds conversations with various professionals in the fields of natural and medical sciences.