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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 6940 Collections and/or Records:

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

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 19, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 55
Identifier: 00155001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he has left Paris after more sightseeing.

Dates: August 19, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 21, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 56
Identifier: 00156001
Scope and Contents

Lazear is in Germany practicing his German.

Dates: August 21, 1890

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

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 57
Identifier: 00157001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about a long hiking trip and the Alsace-Lorraine.

Dates: August 24, 1890

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

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 59
Identifier: 00159001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about visiting Heidelberg, Frankfort, and the Rhine River valley.

Dates: September 1, 1890

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

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 60
Identifier: 00160001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his hiking and Amsterdam. He is looking forward to resting on the steamer and seeing her again.

Dates: September 5, 1890

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

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 61
Identifier: 00161001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about the beginning of his voyage home.

Dates: September 6, 1890

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

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 62
Identifier: 00162001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his trans-Atlantic voyage. He arrives safely in New York and will travel to Baltimore soon.

Dates: September 18, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 11, 1893

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 64
Identifier: 00164001
Scope and Contents

Lazear visits the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago. He comments on traveling.

Dates: September 11, 1893

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 12, 1893

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 65
Identifier: 00165001
Scope and Contents

Lazear continues his visit to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He arranges for his trip to New York.

Dates: September 12, 1893

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, circa June 28, 1895

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 6
Identifier: 00206001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes a trip to Fontainebleau, in France. He mistakenly wrote "1894" as the year on the letter.

Dates: circa June 28, 1895

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 30, 1895

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 7
Identifier: 00207001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his trip through France.

Dates: June 30, 1895

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, circa May 26, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 10
Identifier: 00210001
Scope and Contents

Lazear regrets that he missed his mother's visit, but that he hopes to see her this week. He also discusses financial issues.

Dates: circa May 26, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 14, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 11
Identifier: 00211001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he has seen his uncle, Thomas Lazear. He also discusses financial issues relating to real estate.

Dates: June 14, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 21, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 12
Identifier: 00212001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he plans to spend time at home, although he will have to make regular trips to the laboratory.

Dates: June 21, 1896