"We heard he was a brilliant lecturer, and he certainly lived up to our expectations. It was brilliant, and it had a sort of
a human element and theatrical element of getting things across effectively. It was alive. You know, one was quite inspired
by it. He was more sort of god-like, superhuman, great figure."
- Maurice Wilkins, 1962 Nobel laureate, 1997
 Linus Pauling (1901-1994), a 1923 OSU graduate and the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes, (Chemistry, 1954; Peace,
1962) undertook a wide range of studies during his seventy-year career as a scientist, humanitarian and peace activist. The
collection, comprised of over five hundred thousand items, contains all of Pauling's personal and scientific papers, research
materials, correspondence, photographs, awards, and memorabilia. Not only does the Pauling archive reflect Linus Pauling's
long and varied scientific career, the presence of Ava Helen Pauling's (1903-1981) papers also indicates their mutual devotion
to world peace and to each other.
Biographical Note(s)
Linus Pauling Timeline
Featured Web Sites
Linus Pauling and the Nature of the Chemical Bond: A Documentary History - Revised and Expanded! The story of Linus Pauling's Nobel Prize-winning research on the structure of molecules. Featuring
more than 2,500 pages of manuscripts and letters, and over four hours of audio and video.
Linus Pauling and the International Peace Movement: A Documentary History - Our newest site chronicles the lives of Linus and Ava Helen Pauling through their many years as peace activists. Over fifty
audio and video clips contribute to the telling of this fascinating story, which culminated in Linus Pauling's receipt of
the 1962 Nobel Prize for Peace.
It's in the Blood! A Documentary History of Linus Pauling, Hemoglobin and Sickle Cell Anemia - This site explores Linus Pauling's research into how the blood works at the molecular level in addition to other vital discoveries
about immunology, sickle-cell anemia, genetics, evolution, and human health.
Linus Pauling's Awards, Honors and Medals - High quality images of Linus Pauling's numerous awards, honors and medals. This site features multiple search options, including
browsing by decade, subject or key-word.
Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History - More than 800 original letters, manuscripts, photographs, audio clips and video excerpts form the heart of this site which
chronicles the discovery of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, the basic foundation of life.
Linus Pauling Research Notebooks - A fully-indexed digital library of Pauling's 46 research notebooks. The materials span from 1922-1994, covering any number
of the scientific fields in which Dr. Pauling involved himself.
Linus Pauling: A Centenary Exhibit - An online exhibit that commemorates Pauling's many achievements over his lifetime. Materials are from both Special Collections
and OSU Archives.
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