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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 6940 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to General Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed, July 1, 1941

 Item — Box 141: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 74
Identifier: uva-lib:2231687
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: July 1, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to General Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed, July 29, 1941

 Item — Box 141: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 80
Identifier: uva-lib:2231693
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: July 29, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to General Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed, September 10, 1941

 Item — Box 141: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 84
Identifier: uva-lib:2231697
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: September 10, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to General Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed, November 17, 1941

 Item — Box 141: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 88
Identifier: uva-lib:2231701
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: November 17, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Bennett,  November 18, 1952

 Item — Box 44: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 33
Identifier: 04433008
Scope and Contents

Hench inquires whether the Medical School of Jefferson College or the Medical Alumni Association would be interested in placing a wreath under the medallion of Finlay during the dedication ceremony of Camp Lazear. Finlay graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1855.

Dates:  November 18, 1952
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench relating the dedicatory ceremonies for the memorial park at the site of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Bennett,  November 28, 1952

 Item — Box 44: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 33
Identifier: 04433060
Scope and Contents

Hench is glad that Jefferson Medical College alumnus Tocantins will represent the school at the Camp Lazear dedication, honoring fellow alumnus Finlay.

Dates:  November 28, 1952
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench relating the dedicatory ceremonies for the memorial park at the site of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  February 3, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03908005
Scope and Contents

Hench reports that he enjoyed Emilie Reed's birthday party. He visited Lazear's boyhood home, where he saw old photographs, books, and letters.

Dates:  February 3, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  February 12, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03908034
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Kellogg an item from the Old Hickory Bookshop and tells him that he liked the note from the Kellogg children.

Dates:  February 12, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  February 26, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03908056
Scope and Contents

Hench inquires about the anticipated Cuban unveiling of the Cornwell paintings, which he would like to attend if possible. He informs Kellogg that Hoffmann is a member of the Finlay Institute.

Dates:  February 26, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  March 4, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 9
Identifier: 03909006
Scope and Contents

Hench invites Kellogg to visit him.

Dates:  March 4, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  March 17, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 9
Identifier: 03909019
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Kellogg for the information on the Cornwell painting unveiling in Cuba, which Hench hopes to attend.

Dates:  March 17, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  March 20, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 9
Identifier: 03909026
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses studies of calcium and arthritis in relation to a possible venture by Kellogg's company. He comments on Hoffmann's professional status.

Dates:  March 20, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  April 21, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 12
Identifier: 03912010
Scope and Contents

Hench writes that he will soon be visiting Truby and Mabel Lazear.

Dates:  April 21, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  May 2, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 04002002
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench primarily consists of materials that Hench created or collected while researching the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in this series date from around 1850 to around 1865 with the bulk of the items dating from 1937 to 1960. Researchers who are studying the yellow fever experiments will be particularly interested in the materials (e.g. interviews, autobiographies) that document first-hand accounts of the events surrounding the experiments. Other...
Dates:  May 2, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  May 30, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 04002011
Scope and Contents

Hench requests that Kellogg invite Truby to an upcoming event concerning the Cornwell paintings. He invites Kellogg to a banquet at which Hench will give a speech on the conquest of yellow fever.

Dates:  May 30, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  June 3, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 3
Identifier: 04003004
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench primarily consists of materials that Hench created or collected while researching the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in this series date from around 1850 to around 1865 with the bulk of the items dating from 1937 to 1960. Researchers who are studying the yellow fever experiments will be particularly interested in the materials (e.g. interviews, autobiographies) that document first-hand accounts of the events surrounding the experiments. Other...
Dates:  June 3, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  June 29, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 3
Identifier: 04003015
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Kellogg he will not be able to lecture in Philadelphia, as he expects to go on active military duty soon. He discusses the latest Cornwell painting unveiling ceremony. Hench also comments on Pinto's role in the yellow fever experiments.

Dates:  June 29, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  July 16, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 5
Identifier: 04005009
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses his military duty, noting that will be assigned to Fort Custer, then Fort Carson. He has found the original fever charts of the yellow fever cases in the possession of Mrs. Ames and is now studying them.

Dates:  July 16, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  July 30, 1942

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 5
Identifier: 04005017
Scope and Contents

Hench questions Taylor about his additional information regarding the yellow fever experiments.

Dates:  July 30, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  February 20, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906016
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Kellogg photographs to be used by Cornwell for changes to the yellow fever painting. He discusses Clara Maass, the Cubans' representation of Finlay's work, and a need for two versions of the painting to please both Americans and Cubans.

Dates:  February 20, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series VI. Alphabetical files / Materials relating to George A. Kellogg