Thomas Hammond papers-addition 1
Content Description
This addition to MSS 12776, Thomas Hammond papers, features twenty-two typed and handwritten letters between Hammond and Charles Evans, Hammond's advisee and Ph.D. student. The letters range from 1985 to 1993 and discuss advice Hammond had for Evans in completing his oral comps and his dissertation, searching for teaching positions, and his research work for Hammond and his odd jobs (such as mowing and painting) for Hammond and his wife, Nancy. Later letters mention Evan's girlfriend, Cynthia. Also included is a personal announcement of the death of Hammond from his wife, Nancy. Thomas Taylor Hammond (1920-1993) was a professor of history at the University of Virginia from 1949-1991 and founder of the UVa Center for Russian and East European Studies. His teaching and research focus was Soviet foreign policy. At the University, he built a comprehensive program of Russian studies encompassing several academic fields, including economics, government, international affairs, languages, literature, music, etc.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Gift of Charles Evans, 10 April 2023.
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: 1985 - 1993
Creator
- Hammond, Thomas Taylor (Person)
Extent
0.03 Cubic Feet (One folder (letter))
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
22 letters