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letters (correspondence)

 Subject
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 Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 1, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 31
Identifier: 00131001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes Edinburgh.

Dates: June 1, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 6, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 32
Identifier: 00132001
Scope and Contents

Lazear gives his mother advice on interpersonal relations. He mentions his living arrangements and the American Opera Company.

Dates: June 6, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 8, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 33
Identifier: 00133001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes life in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Dates: June 8, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 22, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 36
Identifier: 00136001
Scope and Contents

Lazear discusses the mail service, anatomy examinations, and the Scots.

Dates: June 22, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 24, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 37
Identifier: 00137001
Scope and Contents

Lazear discusses the weather, Edinburgh, the anatomy department, and the Scots.

Dates: June 24, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 28, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 38
Identifier: 00138001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he wants to spend September in Germany to practice German, rather than returning to New York.

Dates: June 28, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 2, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 39
Identifier: 00139001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about the weather and his plans to travel once his examinations are finished.

Dates: July 2, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 5, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 40
Identifier: 00140001
Scope and Contents

Lazear has received some U.S. newspapers. He discusses his plans for the next several weeks.

Dates: July 5, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 9, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 41
Identifier: 00141001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he is nearly finished with his courses.

Dates: July 9, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 11, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 42
Identifier: 00142001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he plans to travel elsewhere in Scotland before eventually heading to London.

Dates: July 11, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 15, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 44
Identifier: 00144001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes the examination process and writes that the past seven weeks have been the most profitable of his life. He details his future travel plans.

Dates: July 15, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 17, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 46
Identifier: 00146001
Scope and Contents

Lazear has finished at the University of Edinburgh, where he receives recognition for his good work. He visits Glasgow and describes a trip through the Lake Country.

Dates: July 17, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 20, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 47
Identifier: 00147001
Scope and Contents

Lazear gives his impressions of Glasgow. After a brief return to Edinburgh, he travels to London.

Dates: July 20, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 25, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 48
Identifier: 00148001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he will be able to observe surgical operations in London. He discusses the theater, sightseeing, and a band concert.

Dates: July 25, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 27, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 49
Identifier: 00149001
Scope and Contents

Lazear learns that he may observe surgical operations at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. He describes many sights in London.

Dates: July 27, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 1, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 50
Identifier: 00150001
Scope and Contents

Lazear is distressed by his mother's illness. He discusses London and his observations of surgical operations.

Dates: August 1, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 3, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 51
Identifier: 00151001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes sightseeing in London. He is preparing to depart for Paris.

Dates: August 3, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 9, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 52
Identifier: 00152001
Scope and Contents

Lazear is concerned about his mother's continuing illness. He is very glad to be in Paris.

Dates: August 9, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 11, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 53
Identifier: 00153001
Scope and Contents

Lazear continues his sightseeing in Paris. He plans to sail on September 6.

Dates: August 11, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 15, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 54
Identifier: 00154001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about sightseeing in Paris and the opera.

Dates: August 15, 1890