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letters (correspondence)

 Subject
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 George A. Kellogg to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  August 27, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906198
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Kean of the final decisions made in identifying the figures in the Cornwell painting. He informs Kean that Carlos E. Finlay has altered his earlier judgement of the painting.

Dates:  August 27, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Jefferson Randolph Kean,  March 27, 1941

 Item — Box 63: Series uva-lib:2229588, Folder: 2
Identifier: 06302054
Scope and Contents

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Dates:  March 27, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to John H. Andrus,  February 28, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 03802002
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Dates:  February 28, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to John J. Moran,  February 28, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 03802001
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Dates:  February 28, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Lawrence [Walter L.] Reed,  February 28, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 2
Identifier: 03802003
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.

Dates:  February 28, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Morris Fishbein,  July 22, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 22
Identifier: 03822015
Scope and Contents

Kellogg describes to Fishbein the possibilities of including a plate of Cornwell's painting in Hench's article for the journal "Hygeia."

Dates:  July 22, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Morris Fishbein,  July 29, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 22
Identifier: 03822018
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Fishbein that they will supply inserts of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" for Hench's "Hygeia" article.

Dates:  July 29, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  July 8, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906130
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Hench that the Moran figure in Cornwell's painting has already been completed with a mustache. Plates of the painting have also already been made. He discusses the publication of an article on the painting.

Dates:  July 8, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  August 22, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906178
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses identification of the figures in Cornwell's painting for an upcoming "Hygeia" article that will feature a copy of the painting.

Dates:  August 22, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  August 26, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906196
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses the inclusion of Ames in the Cornwell painting. He has contacted Kean regarding this matter.

Dates:  August 26, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  August 27, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906201
Scope and Contents

Kellogg sends Hench copies of correspondence with Carlos E. Finlay. He discusses Cubans' attitudes toward the work of Carlos J. Finlay and the possibility of a "Cuban version" of the Cornwell painting.

Dates:  August 27, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  September 23, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906215
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses the painting of McDowell, which is being planned by Wyeth, and describes Rankin's criticism of the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Dates:  September 23, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 16, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906234
Scope and Contents

Kellogg has received favorable comments on the Cornwell painting from Cumming and Kahn. Kahn, a friend of Carlos E. Finlay, reported Finlay's approval.

Dates:  October 16, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  October 27, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906236
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses the favorable reaction to the Cornwell yellow fever painting. He has sent a proof and copies to Agramonte's daughter.

Dates:  October 27, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  December 9, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 6
Identifier: 05906273
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses the display of the "Cuban version" sketches of Cornwell's yellow fever painting, in Cuba.

Dates:  December 9, 1941

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  June 8, 1943

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 7
Identifier: 05907006
Scope and Contents

Kellogg assures Hench that he will still be involved with the "Pioneers of American Medicine Series," despite the fact that he no longer with Wyeth. He and Cornwell received an award from the National Art Director's Club. He expresses concern about Kean.

Dates:  June 8, 1943

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  January 7, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906029
Scope and Contents

Kellogg informs Hench that he will meet with Rankin tomorrow.

Dates:  January 7, 1942

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  January 14, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906052
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses the Mayo Clinic yellow fever exhibit photographs that Hench sent.

Dates:  January 14, 1942

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  January 15, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906053
Scope and Contents

Kellogg discusses a planned series of medical portraits.

Dates:  January 15, 1942

Letter from George A. Kellogg to Philip Showalter Hench,  January 20, 1942

 Item — Box 39: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 6
Identifier: 03906064
Scope and Contents

Kellogg sends Hench a proof of the plates for the Cuban version of the yellow fever painting.

Dates:  January 20, 1942