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INDUSTRIAL. HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA. INC MELLON INSTITUTE. <1400 FIFTH AVENUE Pittsburgh ? Pa. March 16, 1956 Mr. W, H. Soutar, Secretary Quebec Asbestos Mining Association c/o Canadian Juhas-Manviile Corp., i-lti. Asbestoo, P.Ci.. Canada PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT !l Tm3oo Dear Mr* ooutan As you know, representative* ox the >ueb*c Asbestos Mining Association recently inquired of industrial Hygiene /oundation regard* log the possibility of investigating the lung c.ncor problem among asbestos workers by epidemiological and statistical methods. We under* stand tout the C'Ab-lA has >jlvcn serious consiccration to such a study over a number oi years and that the question was whether such a study might answer, one way or the other, inferences drawn in various publications. The Foundation hesitated to state definitely whether such a study was feasible until it could be determined by a preliminary survey what information might bo available nd tbs accexibiiity of such Inform ation. During the week of February iO, the writer, with very great assistance from Dr. Kenneth V. Smith and Mr. Ivan Sabourin, made such a survey. Upon review of the information collected with the staff of the Foundation* it is our conclusion that a survey would be feasible and pro ductive. A memorandum is enclosed outlining the essential features of a proposed study for your consideration. bines rely yours. Daniel C, Braun, M*D. Medical Director DCB:d cc: Dr. K. W. Smith Mr. Ivan habourln ?-s-ec> a/s % 0436