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Yellow fever

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2717 Collections and/or Records:

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,  January 27, 1938

 Item — Box 34: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 49
Identifier: 03449001
Scope and Contents

Hench requests the names and addresses of surviving yellow fever volunteers.

Dates:  January 27, 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 and John H. Andrus

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  March 3, 1949

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 4
Identifier: 04304001
Scope and Contents

Hench is concerned that there is only one copy of Moran's yellow fever manuscript, and so urges Moran to send it to him to have copies made. Hench would like to have a copy of Moran's manuscript to compare with his notes, and as a basis to formulate questions for Moran.

Dates:  March 3, 1949
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran

Letter from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran,  March 18, 1949

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 4
Identifier: 04304002
Scope and Contents

Hench begs Moran to allow him to read his manuscript “My Date with Walter Reed and Yellow Jack” while Moran is still alive so that he can discuss it with him. He promises to keep it in confidence. Hench discusses the ongoing Camp Lazear memorialization campaign.

Dates:  March 18, 1949
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series IV. Philip Showalter Hench / Letters from Philip Showalter Hench to John J. Moran

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
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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 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,  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

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,  October 27, 1939

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 13
Identifier: 03513001
Scope and Contents

Hench plans on meeting Moran in March 1940, and intends to visit Kean soon thereafter.

Dates:  October 27, 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,  April 29, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 39
Identifier: 03539001
Scope and Contents

Hench requests copies of Cuban newspaper articles, about the work of the Yellow Fever Commission, and for maps of the Rojas farm and the site of Camp Lazear.

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 John J. Moran,  June 3, 1940

 Item — Box 35: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 53
Identifier: 03553001
Scope and Contents

Hench congratulates Moran on his award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Finlay. He is very busy with professional responsibilities, but promises to return to his yellow fever notes soon.

Dates:  June 3, 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 John M. Gibson,  September 21, 1951

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 73
Identifier: 04373015
Scope and Contents

Hench provides Gibson, who is publishing a biography of Sternberg, an overview of his Reed research. Hench offers his opinion of the relationship between Sternberg and Reed. Hench lists several important parts of the yellow fever story that remain in doubt and hopes that either he or Gibson might find the answers.

Dates:  September 21, 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