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letters (correspondence)

 Subject

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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 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

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

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906038
Scope and Contents

Hench comments on Truby's suggestions regarding the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Dates:  February 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,  March 14, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906056
Scope and Contents

Hench requests copies of Mabel Lazear's photographs and discusses Agramonte's daughter. He recommends taking sketches of the "Cuban versions" of the painting rather than the originals to Cuba with him.

Dates:  March 14, 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,  March 21, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906066
Scope and Contents

Hench thinks Kellogg handled the Cuban situation well. He comments on the Finlay supporters in Cuba. Hench discusses the Cornwell painting in progress and the suggestions Kellogg has received from various men concerning the painting.

Dates:  March 21, 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,  March 29, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906075
Scope and Contents

Hench offers more suggestions for the Cornwell painting.

Dates:  March 29, 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,  May 20, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906092
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and suggests guests to be invited by Kellogg.

Dates:  May 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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to George A. Kellogg,  May 27, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906097
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and requests more details on the event and on the painting.

Dates:  May 27, 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,  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, July 31, 1943

 Item — Box 144: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 31
Identifier: uva-lib:2231904
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 31, 1943
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. 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