Pasteur’s Empire with Aro Velmet

Episode 87 - February 21, 2022
LaBoratoire Hospitalier - 1930

Aro Velmet (USC Dornsife) joins Merle and Lee to discuss his work on the Institut Pasteur in the context of colonial France in the late 19th century. The conversation begins with some background on colonial France and the French civilizing mission, then moves on to examine the foundation and operation of the Institut Pasteur, especially in the French colonies. Aro explains how the Pasteurians became involved in public health in the French colonies and reflects on their relationship to the French colonial state.

Our Guest

Aro Velmet

Assistant Professor of History, USC Dornsife

Aro Velmet