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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 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,  July 16, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906135
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses the planned publication of his speech and reproductions of the Cornwell painting in "Hygeia" and the "New York Sunday Mirror."

Dates:  July 16, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  August 13, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906160
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses changes to Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting that would improve its historical accuracy.

Dates:  August 13, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  August 15, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906163
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Kellogg for the reaction letters, from both Cubans and Americans, to the painting. He discusses the sentiments in these letters.

Dates:  August 15, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  August 23, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906182
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses identification of the figures in Cornwell's painting for an upcoming "Hygeia" article that will feature a copy of the painting. He presents a strong argument for including Ames.

Dates:  August 23, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  August 26, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906194
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses the Cornwell painting and an upcoming "Hygeia" article based on his speech at the unveiling. He thinks it appropriate for Moran to be depicted in a military uniform in the painting.

Dates:  August 26, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  September 1, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906204
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses Cuban attitudes towards Finlay and the identification of figures in the Cornwell painting.

Dates:  September 1, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  September 25, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906221
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Kellogg for the acknowledgement included in the journal article on the Cornwell painting. However, he suggests a few changes to the acknowledgement.

Dates:  September 25, 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  June 14, 1943

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 7
Identifier: 05907008
Scope and Contents

Hench congratulates Kellogg on his award from the National Art Director's Club. He expresses regret that Cornwell's remarks at the unveiling of the yellow fever painting were never recorded. He mentions the books of Laura Wood, Hume and Truby.

Dates:  June 14, 1943
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

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