Item Overview

This rare first edition copy of Huber the Tuber: A Story of Tuberculosis was written and illustrated by Dr. Harry A. Wilmer in 1942. Created while Dr. Wilmer was recovering from tuberculosis at the Glen Lake Sanatorium, the book uniquely blends health education with a satirical World War II-era political allegory. Characters such as "Nasty von Sputum" and "Tojotuber" represent Axis leaders as disease vectors. Published by the National Tuberculosis Association, this scarce medical-history item remains highly desirable for historical collectors, medical professionals, and enthusiasts of wartime propaganda.