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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 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, 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 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,  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 and Nadine Hench,  January 26, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906082
Scope and Contents

Philip Hench thanks George and Nadine Hench for their hospitality in Washington.

Dates:  January 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 C. Beach,  January 7, 1948

 Item — Box 42: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 1
Identifier: 04201007
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Beach that he is preparing a slide lecture on Reed to be delivered at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine.

Dates:  January 7, 1948
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 C. Hench,  August 6, 1952

 Item — Box 44: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 28
Identifier: 04428001
Scope and Contents

Hench is sorry to hear of the death of Gen. Ireland. He won't be able to attend the Hench family reunion. Hench inquires if George Carroll is still alive.

Dates:  August 6, 1952
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 C. Kellogg,  January 3, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906008
Scope and Contents

Hench writes to Kellogg about acquiring a framed copy of the Cornwell painting for George Carroll.

Dates:  January 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 C. Kellogg,  January 5, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906011
Scope and Contents

Hench arranges for Kellogg to meet Alvarez.

Dates:  January 5, 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 C. Kellogg,  January 8, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906040
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Kellogg for the copy of the Cornwell portrait for George Carroll. He invites Kellogg to see the yellow fever exhibit at the Mayo Clinic library.

Dates:  January 8, 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