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Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

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,  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,  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,  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

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to John J. Moran,  June 22, 1904

 Item — Box 27: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 24
Identifier: 02724001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas hires Moran as sanitary inspector for the Panama Canal Zone.

Dates:  June 22, 1904
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Louis A. LaGarde,  May 27, 1905

 Item — Box 28: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 10
Identifier: 02810001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas asks LaGarde, the superintendent of Ancon Hospital, to resign.

Dates:  May 27, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Robert M. O'Reilly,  May 5, 1905

 Item — Box 28: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 7
Identifier: 02807001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas reports on yellow fever cases in the Canal Zone, as well as administrative issues.

Dates:  May 5, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Robert M. O'Reilly,  June 3, 1905

 Item — Box 28: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 14
Identifier: 02814001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas describes cases of yellow fever in the Canal Zone, and the reaction to the new Sanitary Commission.

Dates:  June 3, 1905
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from William Crawford Gorgas to Robert M. O'Reilly,  July 21, 1908

 Item — Box 29: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 47
Identifier: 02947001
Scope and Contents

Gorgas writes to O'Reilly concerning the administrative reorganizations in the Panama Canal Zone. He offers a political analysis of the situation.

Dates:  July 21, 1908
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed