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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 Manuel Perez Beato,  August 26, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 98
Identifier: 03598001
Scope and Contents

Hench poses questions concerning the site of Camp Lazear.

Dates:  August 26, 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, John J. Moran, and Manual Perez Beato

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Margaret Lazear Briggs,  November 28, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 34
Identifier: 03834042
Scope and Contents

Hench describes meeting some of Briggs' relatives at the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College, and describes the Cornwell portrait unveiling.

Dates:  November 28, 1941
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 Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  April 29, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 40
Identifier: 03540001
Scope and Contents

Hench refers to his visit to Cuba and the presumed site of Camp Lazear on Rojas' family's farm. He comments on her recollections of Camp Lazear and the yellow fever work.

Dates:  April 29, 1940
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 Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  November 22, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 42
Identifier: 03842022
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Rojas copies of his yellow fever article and of a letter he has sent to Adrian Macia concerning the purchase of the Camp Lazear site. He describes his plans for the proposed memorial, and informs her that the San Jose farm was evidently the site of Carlos J. Finlay's yellow fever experiments, in 1883.

Dates:  November 22, 1941
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 with Estela Agramonte Rodriguez Leon

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  December 18, 1947

 Item — Box 41: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 44
Identifier: 04144032
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses his upcoming visit to Cuba. He sends her a photograph of an old check concerning rental of the Rojas land by the American government, which he received from Kean. Hench hopes that she will carefully preserve the Rojas daybook, which is so important in certifying the site of Camp Lazear.

Dates:  December 18, 1947
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 concerning a memorial at Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  November 13, 1944

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 50
Identifier: 04050009
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Rojas that his plans for the memorialization of Camp Lazear and the preservation of Building No. 1 are proceeding. He hopes that she will preserve her husband's day book because it constitutes the basic proof for the identification of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1.

Dates:  November 13, 1944
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence and other materials relating to the preservation of the surviving building at Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  January 29, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 1
Identifier: 03801001
Scope and Contents

Hench writes about presenting documentary evidence to the Cuban government on the actual location of Camp Lazear. Hench will send a brochure which includes his speech concerning Lazear and the yellow fever work.

Dates:  January 29, 1941
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 [Maria Teresa Loma viuda de] Rojas,  March 3, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 7
Identifier: 03807002
Scope and Contents

Hench requests that Rojas review his report on the true location of Camp Lazear. He informs her that he plans to visit Havana soon.

Dates:  March 3, 1941
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 Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  August 28, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 77
Identifier: 03577006
Scope and Contents

[Hench] thanks Rojas for her help. He will send a report to the Cuban government and hopes it will stimulate interest in the memorial. He asks her to mark the Camp Lazear location on maps.

Dates:  August 28, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Correspondence between Maria Teresa Loma Viuda de Rojas and Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  September 2, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 15
Identifier: 03615001
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Rojas documents to examine which are related to the investigation of the Camp Lazear site.

Dates:  September 2, 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 Maria Teresa Loma Viuda de Rojas and related materials

Letter from [Philip Showalter Hench] to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  August 15, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 15
Identifier: 03615002
Scope and Contents

[Hench] questions Rojas about the location of Camp Lazear.

Dates:  August 15, 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 Maria Teresa Loma Viuda de Rojas and related materials

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Loma viuda de Rojas,  November 6, 1940

 Item — Box 37: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 4
Identifier: 03704004
Scope and Contents

Hench describes the Lazear memorial ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College and sends her a clipping. He believes that the Camp Lazear memorial and preservation of Building No. 1 will be carried out successfully.

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 Maria Teresa Rojas,  January 8, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513001
Scope and Contents

Hench hopes he will be able to see Rojas and Cabrera when he is in Havana. He sends her a copy of his letter to Nogueira, and hopes she might help Nogueira arrange appointments for Hench related to the Camp Lazear preservation.

Dates:  January 8, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  March 19, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513004
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Rojas copies of Cuban plans for the Camp Lazear memorial. He hopes she will agree to have Rath, of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visit the San Jose property so that he may offer preservation advice.

Dates:  March 19, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  April 1, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513008
Scope and Contents

Hench writes that he is glad Rojas will permit Rath to visit the Finca San Jose to offer advice on preservation.

Dates:  April 1, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  July 31, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513017
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Rojas enclosures to review concerning the history of yellow fever.

Dates:  July 31, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  August 12, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513018
Scope and Contents

Hench requests information about the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial. He plans to send her copies of Kelly's book on Reed, the Sternberg biography, and Senate Document 822. Hench advises her to get a copy of Carlos E. Finlay's book about his father.

Dates:  August 12, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  October 4, 1952

 Item — Box 45: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 04513021
Scope and Contents

Hench expresses his concerns about the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial and the renovation of Building No. 1. He notes that the date of the dedication has been changed. Hench asks Rojas to review the material he sent and offers her advice. He provides family news.

Dates:  October 4, 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 with Maria Teresa Rojas and Lydia Cabrera concerning the memorialization of Camp Lazear

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Maria Teresa Rojas,  March 24, 1953

 Item — Box 46: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 04606016
Scope and Contents

Hench is interested in the proper preservation of the Finca San Jose.

Dates:  March 24, 1953
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 Maria Teresa Rojas, February 11, 1954

 Item — Box 47: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 4
Identifier: 04704007
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: February 11, 1954
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