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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 John H. Andrus,  March 11, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 58
Identifier: 03458002
Scope and Contents

Hench introduces a physician who will give Andrus medical advice. He will review Andrus' case himself after returning from Europe.

Dates:  March 11, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench, Henry W. Woltman, and John H. Andrus

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John H. Andrus,  January 6, 1942

 Item — Box 58: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05806070
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series VI. Alphabetical files primarily consists of materials that Philip Showalter Hench created or collected while researching the yellow fever experiments. Items in this series date from around 1860 to around 1966 with the bulk of the items dating from 1940 to 1956. All of these items have been arranged thematically into biographical files. Each file contains materials created by or relating to people who were either involved with the yellow fever experiments or aided Philip Showalter...
Dates:  January 6, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series VI. Alphabetical files / Materials relating to John H. Andrus

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John H. Andrus,  February 17, 1942

 Item — Box 58: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05806118
Scope and Contents

Hench thinks that the original records and fever charts still exist, but does not know where they are. He encourages Andrus to rewrite his story to emphasize his own role in the experiments.

Dates:  February 17, 1942
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series VI. Alphabetical files / Materials relating to John H. Andrus

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John H. Andrus,  February 16, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 51
Identifier: 03451001
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Andrus for the list of survivors.

Dates:  February 16, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  April 21, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 3
Identifier: 03503002
Scope and Contents

Hench reveals his thoughts on Kissinger. He expresses his continued interest in the yellow fever story.

Dates:  April 21, 1939
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between John J. Moran and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  November 3, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 16
Identifier: 03516002
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Moran the book "Death Loses a Pair of Wings," concerning William C. Gorgas.

Dates:  November 3, 1939
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

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  September 11, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 10
Identifier: 03610001
Scope and Contents

Hench describes financial arrangements for the Lazear memorial event. He inquires about buildings shown in the Camp Lazear photo.

Dates:  September 11, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  September 19, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 10
Identifier: 03610005
Scope and Contents

Hench urges Moran to attend the two college events. Hench discusses the Camp Lazear site.

Dates:  September 19, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from [Philip Showalter Hench] to John J. Moran,  October 7, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623004
Scope and Contents

[Hench] writes that he doubts Moran has really found the infected-clothing building. [Hench] wants to buy the property.

Dates:  October 7, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from [Philip Showalter Hench] to John J. Moran,  October 12, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623006
Scope and Contents

[Hench] discusses the identity of the shack on the Rojas farm.

Dates:  October 12, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  October 18, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03623017
Scope and Contents

Hench questions Moran concerning the possible Camp Lazear buildings.

Dates:  October 18, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Philip Showalter Hench and John J. Moran

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  November 6, 1940

 Item — Box 37: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 4
Identifier: 03704001
Scope and Contents

Hench is preparing for a medical trip. He enjoyed the Lazear memorial ceremony and sends Moran some clippings.

Dates:  November 6, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  July 13, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 69
Identifier: 03469001
Scope and Contents

Hench comments on the film “Yellow Jack.” He defends Kissinger and proposes further investigations of the yellow fever experiments.

Dates:  July 13, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  December 14, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 78
Identifier: 03478001
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Moran that he is resolved to write an accurate history of the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the relative reliability of Moran's and Kissinger's recollections.

Dates:  December 14, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  August 10, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 5
Identifier: 03505001
Scope and Contents

Hench plans to visit Havana in March 1940. He would like to see and photograph the actual site of Camp Lazear.

Dates:  August 10, 1939
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  July 6, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 19
Identifier: 03419001
Scope and Contents

Hench would like to meet with Moran to discuss the yellow fever experiments.

Dates:  July 6, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  July 27, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 23
Identifier: 03423001
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Moran in advance for the promised autobiography.

Dates:  July 27, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  September 22, 1937

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 37
Identifier: 03437001
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Moran for the manuscript of his autobiography. He offers to help Moran publish his recollections in a medical history journal.

Dates:  September 22, 1937
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  January 27, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 48
Identifier: 03448001
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Moran of his continued plans to publish Moran's and Kissinger's memoirs. He offers medical advice and invites Moran to visit the Mayo Clinic.

Dates:  January 27, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  March 7, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 55
Identifier: 03455001
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Moran for the photographs and will have slides made of them. He offers medical advice for Andrus. He notes that Kissinger is expected to give a talk on his experiences.

Dates:  March 7, 1938
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench