In 1943 the Journal of Heredity published posthumously an article Thompson co-wrote, titled, "The Genetics of the Burmese Cat". At one time Thompson had 45 cats.
It was in 1943 that the Journal of Heredity released an article that Thompson had collaborated on, even though he was no longer alive. The article was about "The Genetics of the Burmese Cat". At its peak, Thompson's feline collection consisted of 45 cats.