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Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from John M. Gibson to Philip Showalter Hench,  September 10, 1951

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 73
Identifier: 04373005
Scope and Contents

Gibson informs Hench that he is planning a biography of Sternberg. He learned about Hench's interest in Reed from a recent newspaper article, and would like access any Reed-Sternberg material from Hench's collection. Gibson also mentions having published a biography on Gorgas.

Dates:  September 10, 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 John M. Gibson to Philip Showalter Hench,  September 24, 1951

 Item — Box 43: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 73
Identifier: 04373018
Scope and Contents

Gibson discusses his research on Sternberg. He thinks that Sternberg, along with Gorgas, was at first skeptical about the mosquito theory. However, he reconsidered that view before Reed went to Cuba. Like Hench, Gibson has not seen any confidential notes between Sternberg and Reed concerning the Yellow Fever Board.

Dates:  September 24, 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 John M. Willis to Philip Showalter Hench,  February 15, 1941

 Item — Box 38: Series uva-lib:2225888, Folder: 3
Identifier: 03803012
Scope and Contents

Willis sends Hench the negatives which he requested and thanks Hench for a reprint.

Dates:  February 15, 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 John P. Corrigan to Henry Hanson,  August 13, 1921

 Item — Box 30: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 60
Identifier: 03060002
Scope and Contents

Corrigan describes inspections of various Peruvian sites for yellow fever eradication.

Dates:  August 13, 1921
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Correspondence of Henry Hanson

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Caroline Latimer,  June 14, 1908

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 41
Identifier: 02941001
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers fear they may have offended Kelly.

Dates:  June 14, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  May 12, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926011
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers thank Kelly for his continued support.

Dates:  May 12, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  May 19, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926013
Scope and Contents

John Kissinger's back problems are limiting his activity.

Dates:  May 19, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  July 6, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926015
Scope and Contents

Ida Kissinger profusely thanks Kelly for the latest check and claims that his continued friendship is more important than the money.

Dates:  July 6, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  October 1, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926020
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers thank Kelly for his financial support. John Kissinger does not regret taking part in the experiment.

Dates:  October 1, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  October 19, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926023
Scope and Contents

Ida Kissinger thanks Kelly for his financial support and notes that John Kissinger's health fails him at times.

Dates:  October 19, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  November 22, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926025
Scope and Contents

Ida Kissinger discusses John Kissinger's pension and thanks Kelly.

Dates:  November 22, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  February 9, 1908

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 02955001
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers inform Kelly of their poor financial situation and John Kissinger's failing health.

Dates:  February 9, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  June 28, 1908

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 02955004
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers are concerned that they have somehow offended Kelly.

Dates:  June 28, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  May 24, 1908

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 02955007
Scope and Contents

The Kissingers inform Kelly that they have moved to a less expensive house. John Kissinger's health continues to worsen.

Dates:  May 24, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Caroline Latimer,  October 1, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 5
Identifier: 02905001
Scope and Contents

Kissinger expresses gratitude for the letters supporting him.

Dates:  October 1, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  March 8, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926001
Scope and Contents

Kissinger requests an article on yellow fever experimentation from Kelly.

Dates:  March 8, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  March 20, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926003
Scope and Contents

Kissinger writes about his improved finances, his ill health, and his gratitude for the many contributions.

Dates:  March 20, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly,  April 1, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 26
Identifier: 02926008
Scope and Contents

Kissinger thanks Kelly for his financial support.

Dates:  April 1, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Letters from John R. Kissinger and Ida E. Kissinger to Howard A. Kelly

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Jennie Wilson,  January 30, 1907

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 28
Identifier: 02928002
Scope and Contents

Kissinger provides Wilson with his address and relates his circumstances.

Dates:  January 30, 1907
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Correspondence of Jennie Wilson on behalf of John R. Kissinger

Letter from John R. Kissinger to Philip Showalter Hench,  March 15, 1941

 Item — Box 59: Series uva-lib:2229293, Folder: 9
Identifier: 05909112
Scope and Contents

Kissinger complains about the conflicting stories concerning the yellow fever experiments. He discusses his willingness to participate in the human experiments.

Dates:  March 15, 1941
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series VI. Alphabetical files / Materials relating to John R. Kissinger