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letters (correspondence)

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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 John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  August 31, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 7
Identifier: 03507001
Scope and Contents

Moran informs Hench that he has asked Kean to assist him in his yellow fever research. Moran writes that the Camp Lazear site is unrestricted - it is not necessary to request permission to take photographs of the area.

Dates:  August 31, 1939
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 19, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 12
Identifier: 03512001
Scope and Contents

Moran conveys news that Kean would be glad to collaborate with Hench in the yellow fever story. He suggests that Hench write to Kean, because Kean is the best authority on Walter Reed's work.

Dates:  October 19, 1939
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  February 25, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 28
Identifier: 03528001
Scope and Contents

Moran offers to make hotel reservations for Hench, but must hear from him soon.

Dates:  February 25, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  August 7, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 27
Identifier: 03427001
Scope and Contents

Moran requests the address of a University of Virginia medical school classmate of his who was working at the Mayo Clinic in 1931.

Dates:  August 7, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  February 5, 1949

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 04302001
Scope and Contents

Moran informs Hench that he has decided not to publish his memoirs because he feels it would further antagonize Cuba. He offers his opinion on the political and cultural situation in Cuba, especially as it pertains to the preservation of Camp Lazear. Finally, he makes clear his position in the Reed-Finlay debate concerning credit for conquering yellow fever.

Dates:  February 5, 1949
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench, March 26, 1948

 Item — Box 145: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 53
Identifier: uva-lib:2231989
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions consists of original and photocopied materials that Philip Showalter Hench's son, P. Kahler Hench, donated to the University of Virginia in 1988 and 1989. Items in the series date from around 1860 to 1965 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1898 to 1965. Most of these items were collected or created by Philip Showalter Hench while researching the yellow fever experiments. These items include the following: ...
Dates: March 26, 1948
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench, April 14, 1948

 Item — Box 145: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 61
Identifier: uva-lib:2231997
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions consists of original and photocopied materials that Philip Showalter Hench's son, P. Kahler Hench, donated to the University of Virginia in 1988 and 1989. Items in the series date from around 1860 to 1965 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1898 to 1965. Most of these items were collected or created by Philip Showalter Hench while researching the yellow fever experiments. These items include the following: ...
Dates: April 14, 1948
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench, April 19, 1948

 Item — Box 145: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 65
Identifier: uva-lib:2232001
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions consists of original and photocopied materials that Philip Showalter Hench's son, P. Kahler Hench, donated to the University of Virginia in 1988 and 1989. Items in the series date from around 1860 to 1965 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1898 to 1965. Most of these items were collected or created by Philip Showalter Hench while researching the yellow fever experiments. These items include the following: ...
Dates: April 19, 1948
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  July 24, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 22
Identifier: 03422001
Scope and Contents

Moran sends Hench his autobiography.

Dates:  July 24, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench with Moran's autobiography enclosed

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  December 18, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 43
Identifier: 03443001
Scope and Contents

Moran writes to Hench about his own health, the various interpretations of the yellow fever story, and his part in the experiments.

Dates:  December 18, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  December 29, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 43
Identifier: 03443003
Scope and Contents

Moran supplies Hench with addresses of Andrus and Hanberry - both yellow fever experiment volunteers. He suggests that the Mayo Clinic assist Andrus with his health problems.

Dates:  December 29, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  February 24, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 52
Identifier: 03452003
Scope and Contents

Moran will send Hench a photograph of himself at no charge, and returns Hench's check. He offers Hench advice on contacting other yellow fever survivors and politely refuses medical treatment for his duodenal ulcer.

Dates:  February 24, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench with enclosed check

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  April 10, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 3
Identifier: 03503001
Scope and Contents

Moran reports on his health and encloses a newspaper clipping for Hench about Kissinger.

Dates:  April 10, 1939
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between John J. Moran and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  March 31, 1940

 File — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 31
Identifier: 03531001
Scope and Contents

Moran makes arrangements to meet Hench in Havana.

Dates:  March 31, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench with receipt

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  April 12, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 35
Identifier: 03535001
Scope and Contents

Moran inquires about his draft letter for Pew and comments on Agramonte's letter regarding Carroll's case of yellow fever.

Dates:  April 12, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  April 23, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 35
Identifier: 03535002
Scope and Contents

Moran discusses his revision of Hench's interview transcript.

Dates:  April 23, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  September 16, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 10
Identifier: 03610002
Scope and Contents

Moran describes his difficulties in dealing with the Cuban government regarding the Camp Lazear site. Moran will not attend the University of Virginia or the Washington and Jefferson College events.

Dates:  September 16, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 3, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623001
Scope and Contents

Moran writes that he has information from the Rojas family on Army contracts for the occupation of Camp Lazear.

Dates:  October 3, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 5, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623002
Scope and Contents

Moran informs Hench that he has been exploring the area where Camp Lazear was located and has seen part of the infected-clothing building and the site of the mosquito building.

Dates:  October 5, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from John J. Moran to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 12, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623007
Scope and Contents

Moran informs Hench that he is sure that he has found the Camp Lazear infected-clothing building, and has investigated the acquisition of the building and surrounding land.

Dates:  October 12, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran