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letters (correspondence)

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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 6939 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Howard A. Kelly,  November 30, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 29
Identifier: 02929009
Scope and Contents

Gorgas confirms Ross's story concerning Carroll and Guiteras.

Dates:  November 30, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Correspondence relating to James Carroll's charge that John Ross and Juan Guiteras prevented him from obtaining blood necessary for yellow fever tests at Las Animas Hospital

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  March 26, 1905

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 5
Identifier: 06205001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes about yellow fever cases in Panama, as well as sanitary efforts and political maneuvering.

Dates:  March 26, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  April 20, 1905

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 6
Identifier: 06206001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes about his administration of sanitary affairs in the Canal Zone and political machinations.

Dates:  April 20, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  June 29, 1905

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 7
Identifier: 06207001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas seeks support for his yellow fever work in Panama.

Dates:  June 29, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  July 1, 1905

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 8
Identifier: 06208001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes about the use of pyrethrum in the Canal Zone for the treatment of yellow fever and plague.

Dates:  July 1, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 16, 1905

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 9
Identifier: 06209001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas recommends King as superintendent of Yellowstone Park. He discusses the functions and administration of the Sanitary Department.

Dates:  August 16, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  April 25, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 10
Identifier: 06210001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas offers his opinion on the organization of the Sanitary Department in the Canal Zone. He also comments on his candidacy for the office of Surgeon General.

Dates:  April 25, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  June 6, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 11
Identifier: 06211001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes about the management of the Sanitary Department. He comments on his relationship with his superior officers in the government.

Dates:  June 6, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  July 28, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 12
Identifier: 06212001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas seeks advice on candidates for the Chief of Laboratory. He reports on the state of disease in Panama, noting a small pox outbreak and the absence of yellow fever since May.

Dates:  July 28, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 4, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 14
Identifier: 06214001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes about his reconciliation with Magoon, remarking that Magoon will probably recommend him as his successor in Panama. He also comments on the state of disease in Panama, noting that pneumonia remains primary problem.

Dates:  August 4, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 10, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 15
Identifier: 06215001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas discusses career and salary issues and concerns. Gorgas supports James Carroll for the Nobel Prize.

Dates:  August 10, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 20, 1906

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 17
Identifier: 06217001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas refers to his previous letter soliciting suggestions for the Chief of Laboratory. He offers additional names from which to choose. He mentions other departmental news, including the use of drugs and chemical compounds.

Dates:  August 20, 1906
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  March 2, 1908

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 25
Identifier: 06225001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas is convinced that mosquito eradication is the only method to keep yellow fever from developing into an epidemic.

Dates:  March 2, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 10, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas informs Kean that he has already appointed officers for the Ambulance Corps in France. Kean may fill other places when he arrives.

Dates:  August 10, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  October 6, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246005
Scope and Contents

Gorgas relays further information about the manning of ambulance sections in France. He mentions a possible misunderstanding between the French and American authorities.

Dates:  October 6, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  November 2, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246010
Scope and Contents

Gorgas describes to Kean further communication difficulties in constituting the Ambulance Corps in France.

Dates:  November 2, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  November 20, 1917

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 46
Identifier: 06246017
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes that he will comply with Kean's requests concerning the organization of the ambulance service in the United States.

Dates:  November 20, 1917
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  January 14, 1918

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 48
Identifier: 06248001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas reports to Kean that he will be receiving reinforcements shortly.

Dates:  January 14, 1918
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  February 11, 1918

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 48
Identifier: 06248002
Scope and Contents

Gorgas reports to Kean that Pershing recommends sending the remaining men at Allentown to France. Gorgas approves of Kean's administration.

Dates:  February 11, 1918
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  March 29, 1918

 Item — Box 62: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 48
Identifier: 06248005
Scope and Contents

Gorgas informs Kean that he has had good reports from the Medical Department in France. Gorgas feels confident that Kean is leaving the Ambulance Corps in good order.

Dates:  March 29, 1918
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series VII. Truby-Kean-Hench / Correspondence of William Crawford Gorgas and Jefferson Randolph Kean