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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 Jefferson Randolph Kean,  July 10, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284023
Scope and Contents

Hench explains that he is trying to get Lazear his share of the credit.

Dates:  July 10, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 26, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284038
Scope and Contents

Hench requests permission to study Kean's diary in depth. He poses a large number of questions concerning yellow fever work.

Dates:  August 26, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  September 12, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284055
Scope and Contents

Hench expresses great interest in reading Truby's paper. He requests the address of Emilie Lawrence Reed and Blossom Reed. He discusses the dinner honoring Moran at the University of Virginia, and he invites Kean to attend the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building.

Dates:  September 12, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from [Philip Showalter Hench] to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  October 7, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284083
Scope and Contents

[Hench] informs Kean that he has found proof that a rental fee was paid by the U.S. military to use the Rojas family farm. He is thinking of purchasing Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Dates:  October 7, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  November 4, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284102
Scope and Contents

Hench mentions Carlos E. Finlay's comments about his father during his later years. He describes in detail the dedication ceremony for the Jesse Lazear Building and mentions Mabel Lazear's opinion of her husband's work. He offers his opinion of Moran and Kissinger.

Dates:  November 4, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  November 18, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284106
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses plans to finance and erect a memorial at the site of Camp Lazear. He describes it as a place where Finlay's concept was proven correct by the work of the U.S. Army. Hench includes sketches of the site.

Dates:  November 18, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  December 9, 1940

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 84
Identifier: 06284121
Scope and Contents

Hench attempts to finish the Rheumatism Review, allowing little time for yellow fever research.

Dates:  December 9, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  January 12, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 1
Identifier: 06301001
Scope and Contents

Hench poses questions regarding the yellow fever experiments because he knows that Kean had connections with Reed.

Dates:  January 12, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  May 2, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 2
Identifier: 06302098
Scope and Contents

Hench is anxious to discuss his questions with Kean.

Dates:  May 2, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  June 11, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 2
Identifier: 06302140
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses the Kissinger interview, which was published in a Cleveland newspaper. He offers his opinion on the role played by Kissinger during the yellow fever experiments.

Dates:  June 11, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  June 26, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 2
Identifier: 06302152
Scope and Contents

Hench is thrilled to have the Reed contract and appreciates the Agramonte and Sternberg letters. He notes that soon he will be able to see the correspondence between the Yellow Fever Board and the Surgeon General. He mentions that Kissinger had a stroke.

Dates:  June 26, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  July 16, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 2
Identifier: 06302167
Scope and Contents

Hench explains the Kissinger's situation and wants Kean to write them a note suggesting a veterans' hospital.

Dates:  July 16, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 4, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306010
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Kean for writing the Kissingers.

Dates:  August 4, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 13, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306016
Scope and Contents

Hench is relieved that Kissinger is doing better, and he provides information about the upcoming publication of his yellow fever paper.

Dates:  August 13, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 19, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306023
Scope and Contents

Hench insists that in a historical painting, like the yellow fever painting, all figures should be identified. He suggests Carter and Ames be included.

Dates:  August 19, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 22, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306037
Scope and Contents

Hench argues that Ames would be a good choice to include in the yellow fever painting.

Dates:  August 22, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 25, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306043
Scope and Contents

Hench desires to clear up inconsistencies in Kean's statements regarding Henry Rose Carter's service in Cuba.

Dates:  August 25, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean, May 5, 1948

 Item — Box 145: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 92
Identifier: uva-lib:2232028
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: May 5, 1948
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 Jefferson Randolph Kean,  October 1, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306111
Scope and Contents

Hench enjoys the second draft of Truby's manuscript.

Dates:  October 1, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  October 19, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06306145
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses the credit given to Finlay for his ideas.

Dates:  October 19, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of Albert E. Truby, Jefferson Randolph Kean, and Philip Showalter Hench