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letters (correspondence)

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 6939 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to W.F. de Niedman,  April 10, 1928

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 72
Identifier: 06272014
Scope and Contents

Kean informs de Niedman that he will testify on behalf of a pension bill to recognize the work of the Yellow Fever Commission and volunteers, including Agramonte.

Dates:  April 10, 1928
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to Wilfred W.G. Beveridge,  November 16, 1928

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 72
Identifier: 06272047
Scope and Contents

Kean sends a reprint of his speech, given at the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace, to Beveridge.

Dates:  November 16, 1928
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  August 30, 1911

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 38
Identifier: 06238001
Scope and Contents

Kean denies a rumor that he has been chosen to succeed General Torney. He informs Gorgas that the 10th Infantry has been ordered to Panama.

Dates:  August 30, 1911
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  September 6, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246002
Scope and Contents

Kean discusses the command structure of the Ambulance Corps in France.

Dates:  September 6, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  October 24, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246008
Scope and Contents

Kean describes disagreements within the command of the Ambulance Corps on how to organize the ambulance service in France.

Dates:  October 24, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  November 6, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246014
Scope and Contents

Kean provides a detailed description of Ambulance Corps problems; including supply, accommodation, and pay difficulties.

Dates:  November 6, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  December 7, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246018
Scope and Contents

Kean discusses logistical issues concerning supplies, assignments, and personnel in the Ambulance Corps.

Dates:  December 7, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jefferson Randolph Kean to William Crawford Gorgas,  February 25, 1918

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 48
Identifier: 06248003
Scope and Contents

Kean informs Gorgas of his transfer to post of Deputy Chief Surgeon of American Expeditionary Forces. He also describes command reorganizations and the status of ambulance service.

Dates:  February 25, 1918
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from Jennie Carroll to Caroline Latimer,  October 4, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 7
Identifier: 02907001
Scope and Contents

Carroll thanks Latimer for her sympathy. She notes additional speakers for the meeting at Johns Hopkins.

Dates:  October 4, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Jennie Carroll to Howard A. Kelly,  September 30, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 4
Identifier: 02904001
Scope and Contents

Carroll thanks Kelly for his letter of sympathy. She will loan him a photograph of her late husband.

Dates:  September 30, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Jennie Wilson to Howard A. Kelly,  March 2, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 28
Identifier: 02928008
Scope and Contents

Wilson relays Kissinger's situation to Kelly.

Dates:  March 2, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Correspondence of Jennie Wilson on behalf of John R. Kissinger

Letter from Jennie Wilson to the Editor ofYouth's Companion,  January 21, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 28
Identifier: 02928001
Scope and Contents

Wilson writes to the Editor concerning the situation of Kissinger. She hopes that something can be done for him.

Dates:  January 21, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Correspondence of Jennie Wilson on behalf of John R. Kissinger

Letter from Jerome Clark to David L. Edsall,  December 15, 1924

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 69
Identifier: 06269003
Scope and Contents

Clark provides Edsall with Kissinger's address.

Dates:  December 15, 1924
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from J.E.S. Thorpe to Henry Rose Carter, May 11, 1921

 Item — Box 9: Series uva-lib:2222441, Folder: 7
Identifier: 00907020
Scope and Contents

Thorpe believes that Wolcott is currently in England.

Dates: May 11, 1921
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series II. Henry Rose Carter / Correspondence of Henry Rose Carter

Letter from J.E.S. Thorpe to the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries,  September 3, 1919

 Item — Box 30: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 51
Identifier: 03051001
Scope and Contents

Thorpe seeks a recommendation for the best top-minnow species to use in the Yadkin River (Badin, North Carolina) for mosquito control.

Dates:  September 3, 1919
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Jesse T. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 25, 1901

 Item — Box 3: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 92
Identifier: 00392001
Scope and Contents

Jesse T. Lazear provides family news. He reports that two noted physicians spoke to him about Jesse W. Lazear's death.

Dates: August 25, 1901
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series I. Jesse W. Lazear

Letter from Jesse T. Lazear to Mabel H. Lazear, October 21, 1921

 Item — Box 4: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 53
Identifier: 00453004
Scope and Contents

Jesse T. Lazear discusses financial affairs concerning Mabel Lazear and her children.

Dates: October 21, 1921
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series I. Jesse W. Lazear / Materials pertaining to the family of Jesse W. Lazear

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Lazear, June 1, 1875

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00115001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about killing potato bugs, attending church, studying the map of Europe, and memorization.

Dates: June 1, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series I. Jesse W. Lazear

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, May 18, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 27
Identifier: 00127001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes his sea voyage, including the passengers, the weather, and icebergs.

Dates: May 18, 1890
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series I. Jesse W. Lazear

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, May 30, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 30
Identifier: 00130001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he has begun dissection work in his anatomy course. He describes his living arrangements and customs regarding women.

Dates: May 30, 1890
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series I. Jesse W. Lazear