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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 Melvin D. Brewer,  October 31, 1940

 Item — Box 36: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 35
Identifier: 03635016
Scope and Contents

Hench requests additional programs and copies of photographs from the Lazear memorial ceremony. He sends Brewer an article from Rochester on the event.

Dates:  October 31, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence sent by Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Melvin D. Brewer,  November 22, 1940

 Item — Box 37: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 5
Identifier: 03705015
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Brewer for the film, photographs, and extra programs of the Washington and Jefferson College event.

Dates:  November 22, 1940
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 Melvin D. Brewer,  November 29, 1940

 Item — Box 37: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 5
Identifier: 03705018
Scope and Contents

Hench urges Brewer to search for the missing autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He appreciates receiving additional memorabilia from the Lazear memorial event.

Dates:  November 29, 1940
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 Melvin D. Brewer,  December 18, 1940

 Item — Box 37: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 10
Identifier: 03710012
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Brewer for the photographs of the Lazear memorial event. He regrets the trouble over the missing Moran and Kissinger photographs, but is certain that he sent them to Brewer.

Dates:  December 18, 1940
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Miscellaneous correspondence and notes of Philip Showalter Hench

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Merritte W. Ireland,  May 14, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03808009
Scope and Contents

Hench is grateful to Ireland for his interest in the preservation of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1. Hench and Moran will make inquiries into the cost of the preservation.

Dates:  May 14, 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 Merritte W. Ireland,  May 22, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03808011
Scope and Contents

Hench hopes to see Ireland in Cleveland when the Wyeth company will give a preview of their Walter Reed Yellow Fever painting.

Dates:  May 22, 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 Merritte W. Ireland,  July 10, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 20
Identifier: 03820001
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Ireland photographs from Washington and a copy of his speech at the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Ireland of Kissinger's stroke and Blossom Reed's heart attack.

Dates:  July 10, 1941
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 Merritte W. Ireland

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Merritte W. Ireland,  October 1, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 30
Identifier: 03830001
Scope and Contents

Hench sends Ireland a copy of his "Hygeia" yellow fever article and three photographs of Kean and Ireland, one of which he wants autographed and returned.

Dates:  October 1, 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 Merritte W. Ireland,  October 16, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 30
Identifier: 03830003
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Ireland for the photograph and the copy of General Order No. 6. He discusses Truby's manuscript and suggests possible publishers.

Dates:  October 16, 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 Merritte W. Ireland,  November 17, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 34
Identifier: 03834009
Scope and Contents

Hench discusses Truby's manuscript and notes that he has sent a copy to Kean. Hench adds that when he met with Matas he was able to review some of Agramonte's papers, but found nothing he could use.

Dates:  November 17, 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 Merritte W. Ireland,  January 26, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906084
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Ireland for helping him gain access to Archives records, and for Ireland's hospitality towards him 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 Miguel Roldan,  December 24, 1953

 Item — Box 46: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 20
Identifier: 04620007
Scope and Contents

Hench is sending Roldan his two articles on the conquest of yellow fever as well as a reprint on cortisone. He informs Roldan he received the Finlay Medal.

Dates:  December 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 Ministerio Obras Publicas, circa 1948

 Item — Box 146: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 9
Identifier: uva-lib:2232061
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: circa 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 Mona Rose,  February 3, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03908004
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Rose for allowing him to visit with her and her grandmother.

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 Mona Rose,  February 12, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 8
Identifier: 03908037
Scope and Contents

Hench informs Rose that it will take some time to copy her photographs, but he assures her that he will take care of them.

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 Mona Rose or Alice Forbes,  July 31, 1952

 Item — Box 44: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 26
Identifier: 04426007
Scope and Contents

Hench asks Rose and Forbes, whom he visited ten years ago, for the correct middle name of Wallace Forbes, so that it may be placed on the Camp Lazear memorial tablet. He also inquires as to the whereabouts of Wallace Forbes.

Dates:  July 31, 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 Morris C. Leikind,  September 20, 1951

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 73
Identifier: 04373012
Scope and Contents

Hench describes his interest in Reed's work and sends Leikind reprints of his articles on Reed.

Dates:  September 20, 1951
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 Morris Fishbein,  July 2, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 22
Identifier: 03822001
Scope and Contents

Hench describes his yellow fever research and his speech at the unveiling of the Cornwell painting, suggesting that Fishbein might be interested in publishing the speech, perhaps including a reproduction of the painting, in the journal "Hygeia."

Dates:  July 2, 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 Morris Fishbein,  March 4, 1943

 Item — Box 40: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 20
Identifier: 04020004
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:  March 4, 1943
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 with related notes

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to Mrs. Arthur S. Griswold,  January 27, 1951

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 53
Identifier: 04353010
Scope and Contents

Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Dates:  January 27, 1951
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