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Thomas Hammond papers-addition 1

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ViU-2023-0089

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

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (One folder (letter))

Language of Materials

English

Inventory

22 letters