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May
  • Article “The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy” in Fortune. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
  • Federal Union World, Vol 3 No 5. Raise Your Aim to Union Now. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
  • List of speakers residing in various states for Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
  • May financial report of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.1]
  • The crystal structures of the tetragonal monoxides of lead, tin, palladium, and platinum. J.Am. Chem. Soc. 63 (May 1941): 1392-1394. Written by: Walter J. Moore, Jr. and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1941p.3]
May 1
  • Bill from Polytechnic Elementary School. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin Special Bulletin. Suggestions for Local Newspaper Ad. Each Crisis is a New Opportunity for Federal Union. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Letter from Dr. S. C. Brooks, Prof of Zoology, University of California, to LP RE: Asks if Cal Tech could hire Mr. Lanni as an assistant during the summer. [Letter from LP to Dr. S. C. Brooks May 6, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.3]
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller to LP RE: Attempts to clarify the salary increases of Bill Schuelke regarding the $5 annual increase. [Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett April 24, 1941] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Asks if AHP and LP could stop in on their way back from Chicago so that Dr. Addis can check up on LP. Also thanks them for their help in the ongoing search for a position for A. E. Mirsky. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas, 1940-1945)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 6 pancakes, 6 T syrup, 2 sq butter, 4 T cream / Lunch: 2 c tomato juice, 1/4 c raisins, 1 p 2" by 2" coconut, 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 chocolate bar, 1 orange, 1 apple / Dinner: 1 cream puff, ½ c cream (40%), 3/4 c milk, 2 t sugar [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “First Fed. May 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. May 1 payment (March not paid) [Note in margin: “? April 1. Call this Ap 1 payment”]” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
May 2
  • Freshman Chemistry Quiz (1 hour) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Maurice J. Schlatter to LP RE: mentions that he asked Dr. Eyster whether or not he would need help in the explosives course and he said that he would. Schlatter would like the position. Encloses blank for a “Claim for a Deferred Classification by Person Other than Registrant.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 orange, 2 shredded wheat, 4 T sugar, ½ c milk, ½ c cream (20%), 2 T cream, 1 sq butter, 1 c coffee, 1 c tomato juice / Lunch: 1/4 head lettuce, 10 sl cucumber, 1 cream puff, ½ c cream, ½ c strawberries, tea, 1 orange, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1/4 c sweet potato, 1 c milk, 2 T cottage cheese, 3 prunes, 4 cookies [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 3
  • Letter from Prof. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, to LP RE: Thanks him for the news of the conditions of the research fellowship, which he agrees to accept. Asks LP to write with any suggestions for the work to be carried out in the fall. [Letters from LP to Jones April 30, 1941, May 16, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.8, file:(J: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Note from LP to Reuben Wood. RE: Asks if he would talk with Dr. Calvin about the possible use of our apparatus with his NDRC work. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 6 pancakes, 2 T cream, 2 sq butter, 6 T syrup, 1 c coffee, 1 orange / Lunch: 1 c tomato juice, 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, ½ water biscuit, 1 cream puff, ½ c strawberries, ½ c cream (30%) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 4
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 orange, 2 waffles, 6 T syrup, 1 sq butter, 4 T cream, 1 C coffee / Lunch: carrot, celery, 1 p blackberry pie, ½ c cream, 1 /12 c lemonade and gelatin, 1 chocolate bar, 1 c tomato juice / Dinner: 3 sm cheese and potato balls, ½ m cucumber, 1 banana, 4 T cream (30%), 1 c milk, 4 cookies, 1/4 c raisins [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 5
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 16. IMPORTANT: National Federal Union Convention. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Letter from Frederick W. Roman to Bertha V. Stiles, RE: gives a list of the people who would probably be very interested in Union Now. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.2]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 shredded wheat, 4 T sugar, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 2 T cream, 1 sq butter, 1 c coffee / Lunch: 1 ½ eggnog, 1/4 c raisins / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1 orange, 1 c milk [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 6
  • Letter from Conway P. Coe, Chairman, Patent Committee, to Dr. Irvin Stewart. RE: Informs him that the Patent committee approves of the recommendation that LP file a patent application. Is not prepared to accept the suggestion that the Government is to have a royalty free license only during the period of national emergency. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from E. P. Hamilton, Vice-President, John Wiley & Sons, to LP RE: Thanks him for his response and sends the translation of the Zechmeister book for LP to look over. Encloses postage for returning the book. Adds that he has written Dr. Strain concerning the translation and Strain's possible book on the subject. [Letters from LP to Hamilton April 30, 1941, May 29, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.6, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Notes he is glad to hear the alanine manuscript will be published. [Letters from Lamb to LP April 28, 1941, from LP to Lamb May 29, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to F. K. Dibley, Jr. RE: Thanks him for the copy of Elder's “Textbook of Chemistry.” Adds that it probably will not be suitable for their freshman students this year. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.6, file:(D: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. C.N. Knudson, Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Denver, RE: Regrets that they have no applicants for the openings at the University of Denver. [Letter from Knudson to LP April 30, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.6, file:(K: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. P. W. Selwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Regrets that his illness will not allow him to make any future commitments, and doubts that he will be able to attend the meeting of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from P. W. Selwood to LP April 28, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. S. C. Brooks, Dept. of Zoology, University of California, RE: States he cannot make plans for immunology yet because he doesn't know yet if he will have any funding, and immunology would be the only place Mr. Lanni could work. [Letters from S. C. Brooks to LP May 1, 1941, May 8, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Says there seems to be no one qualified for and interested in Wilson's teaching fellowship, hopes he finds a satisfying person, and says he believes Schomaker is expecting to come to Harvard in the fall. [Letter from Wilson, Jr. to LP April 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor R. H. Clark, Head, Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia RE: gives recommendation of Dr. Clifford S. Garner. [Telegram from Garner to LP May 2, 1941] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Letter from Melvin Calvin, University of California, to LP. RE: Had the opportunity os seeing the oxygen analyzer. Is precisely what he needs. Asks to have an instrument made for him. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Melvin Calvin, University of California, to Reuben Wood. RE: Enclosed the literature on the Cambridge Oxygen recorder. Has written to LP to ask for an instruments. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Reuben Wood to Dr. M. Calvin, University of California. RE: Emphasizes the confidential nature of the discussion last Saturday. Informs him that the topic is confidential and should not be discussed with anyone except Professor Latimer. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Roger Adams, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Reports on the meeting of chemical members of the National Academy of Sciences. Was unanimous in recommending Dr. Adkins and Kirkwood as nominees for membership. Informs him that Clarke and Cohn were previously recommended. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: States he would like to write the introduction to the Monograph of the Structure of Protoplasm as a physicist and asks LP to look over it and make suggestions and revisions. Handwritten at the bottom: “My best thanks for the reprints.” [Letters from LP to Dr. William Seifriz January 20, 1941, May 23, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]
  • Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Magdalen College, Oxford, to LP RE: Mentions Hampson was at Sheffield when it was hard hit, although he was unhurt, and is now fully engaged in his work. Discusses the results of, and people's reactions to, the blitzes. Discusses some of his current work, and states he has given up all pure research. Discusses the finer points of his diffraction work and dipole work. Discusses his opinions on Stevenson and Schomaker's paper. Asks LP to consider sending Linus Jr. to Magdalen. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 popovers, 4 T quince honey, 1 sq butter, 2 T cream, 1 c coffee / Lunch: 3 T cottage cheese, 2/3 c cabbage, 1 c tomato juice, 1 banana, ½ c cream (20%), 1 chocolate bar, grape juice / Dinner: 1 c tomato soup, 1 c milk, ½ c orange gelatin, 1/8 angel cake [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 7
  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Review of Metals. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Alan Valentin, President, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the recommendation of Prof. Noyes for chairman of the chemistry department. Explains the problems of filling the biology department chairman position and states they cannot consider Dr. Mirsky for this position at the present. [Letter from LP to Dr. Alan Valentine April 29, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #425.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Enclosing a copy of a clause and a reply form Commissioner Coe. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Walter Rautenstrauch, Committee for Technical Aid to China, American Friends of the Chinese People, to LP RE: Discusses undemocratic practices in China and the need for China to develop democratically if receiving technical support from the U.S. Requests LP to write to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and ask him to not use anti-democratic measures. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.6]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 shredded wheat, 4 t sugar, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 2 T cream, 1 sq butter, 1 c coffee / Lunch: 1/4 head lettuce, 1 banana, 1 orange, 1 T peanut butter, 1 c orange juice, 2 c tomato juice, 3/4 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 p angel cake, 1 c tomato gelatin soup [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 8
  • Letter from James J. Doheny, Secretary, Chicago Section American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Pleased to inform him that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Section has elected him as a member of the jury of award of the Willard Gibbs Medal. Would like to know if he can accept. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from LP to American Consulate, Kulangsu, Amoy, China, RE: Informs them that Dr. Chi-Si Lu has accepted an appointment at Arthur A. Noyes Fellow in Chemistry at Cal Tech for a year beginning August 1, 1941. Adds that Lu has been at Cal Tech since August 1939, as Sino-British Boxer Indemnity Fund Scholar in Physical Chemistry until August 1940, and as a Post-Doctorate Scholar in Chemistry until March 1941. [Letter from LP to LU May 10, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
  • Letter from LP to Industrial Relations Section, CIT RE: Informs that LP cannot make it to the dinner in honor of Mr. Thomas Roy Jones. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Letter from S. C. Brooks, Dept. of Zoology, University of California, to LP RE: States that Mr. Lanni is only looking for a summer program and will want to stay at the University of California during the rest of the year. Thanks LP for his response. [Letters from LP to S. C. Brooks May 6, 1941, June 9, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.3]
  • Letter from W. W. Trench, Charles A. Coffin Foundation, to LP RE: Asks what progress Mr. Marritt L. Kronberg is making in his work since he has cashed the second check for his fellowship. [Letters from W. W. Trench to LP February 18, 1941, from LP to W. W. Trench May 12, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.6]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 shredded wheat, 4 t sugar, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 1 sq butter, 1 c coffee / Lunch: 2 T cottage cheese, ½ c gelatin, ½ c cream (40%), 1 p angel cake, 1 c grapefruit juice / Dinner: 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 wh cantaloupe, 1 ½ c grape juice [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 9
  • Freshman Chemistry Midterm Examination, Ch 1c. (55 min) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RG Dickinson RE: States that two copies of his PhD dissertation and two copies of his propositions were submitted by Mr. Werner Baumgarten on May 9, 1941. [unsure as to the “he” is] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Manuscript, Correspondence: No Title, [re: structural chemistry and methods of investigation, including electron microscope and x-ray crystallography] TheFirst William Conger Morgan Memorial Lecture, University of California, Los Angeles. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.2]
  • Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, to the Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them of an Application for Renewal. Asks them to vote on the renewal of Dr. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.7]
  • Note from Stanley Lehmann to LP RE: Asks LP to provide him with information on the experiments he performed at a recent demonstration on “chromatography.” [Letter from Secretary to Lehmann May 13, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.7, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Phi Lambda Upsilon, Honorary Membership, Plaque, May 9, 1941. [Includes correspondence] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1941h.2]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 6 pancakes, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 1/3 c jelly, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 c tomato juice, 1 c milk, 3 T cottage cheese, 6 prunes / Dinner: 1 ½ c orange juice, 2 w eggs, 1 tomato, lettuce, 1 c milk, 1 c strawberries, ½ c cream / Note: Gave William Cagor Morgan Lecture at U.C.L.A. and ate dinner there. He did wonderfully well. Initiated into Phi Lambda Upsilon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 10
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Cal Tech RE: Offers him an appointment as Arthur A. Noyes Fellow in Chemistry from July 1, 1941 to July 1, 1942. [Letter from LP to American Consulate, China May 8, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends four men for the Arthur A. Noyes Fellowship Appointments. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “2000 Enjoy Pet, Hobby Show Sponsored By Boy Scouts At Polytechnic School”, Pasadena (California) Post [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1941n.4]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 popovers, honey, 2 sq butter, 2 c coffee, 4 T cream, 1 c grape juice / Lunch: 2 c tomato soup, plums, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 2 eggs, mayonnaise, 1 c milk, 8 st asparagus, 1 cottage cheese tort / Note: Went to Baleh 50th wedding anniversary! Stayed only a little while. Linus in good shape. I must watch these proteins tomorrow. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “R Slew Harrison K Ray for Peter” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 11
  • Letter from Mrs. Constance Sammis to Mrs. Dunham, RE: makes suggestions on office improvements to attract more people. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.3]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ cantaloupe, 2 1/4 waffles, 1 ½ sq butter, 10 T syrup, 4 T cream (20%), 2 c coffee / Lunch: ½ c grapefruit, 1 banana, 1/4 c cream, 1 c milk, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 cottage cheese tart [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 12
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Is glad to have permission to reveal the invention to Lyon. Finds the decision of the Committee in relation to the new patent clause satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, Chemistry Department, Trinity College, RE: Reports on their progress in the structural investigations of biphenylene. Requests Lothrop send some more biphenylene so they may continue the work. [Letter from LP to Lothrop May 23, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.7, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Votes for the renewal of Dr. Johnson's fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.7]
  • Letter from LP to W. W. Trench, Charles A. Coffin Foundation, RE: States the medical limitations placed on Mr. Kronberg that will effect his work as a Charles A. Coffin Fellow. [Letter from W. W. Trench to LP May 8, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.6]
  • Letter from Robert C. Elderfield, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University to LP RE: Asks if LP knows any men close to graduation that could do work in connection with the National Defense Research Committee. [Letter from LP to Elderfield June 13, 1941] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 shredded wheat, 4 t sugar, ½ c milk, ½ c cream (30%), 2 T cream, 1 sq butter / Lunch: 1 c milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 head lettuce, 3 mayonnaise, 2 peaches / Dinner: 2 beets, 6 T carrot, 1 cream puff, ½ c strawberries, ½ c cream, 1 c milk [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 13
May 14
  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Discussion of mid-term exam [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Dr. C. R. McCrosky, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University, RE: Inquires on behalf of Mr. Tien whether there exists a possibility of employment for him at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to McCrosky May 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.8, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. John Beach to LP RE: Informs him that his prospects for advancement at Princeton are limited and asks LP to keep him in mind if he knows of any academic positions. Mentions that he will be in Pasadena this summer, probably in June. [Letter from LP to Beach May 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27.1, file:(Beach, John Y., 1937-1941, 1958)]
  • Letter from Francis O. Schmitt, Dept. of Zoology, Washington University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the recommendation of candidates, and states that they have hired Dr. Cecil Hall. Says he talked with Dr. Dan Campbell who is hoping to return to work with LP. Handwritten on the back are a number of names and notes. [Letter from LP to Prof. Francis O. Schmitt April 16, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.9]
  • Letter from G. Compton to LP RE: Requests a reprint of “The nature of energetic coupling in biological synthesis.” (Note in bottom margin: “Sent 5/21/41 JR” [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.9, file:(C: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 2 popovers, 4 TR quince honey, ½ grapefruit, 4 T cream, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 ½ c eggnog / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1 c prune whip, 1/4 c cream [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Nera Wilson. Eggs. 5 day” $1.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 15
  • Letter form Leo McCargar to Dr. Millikin, President, Cal Tech, RE: Requests information on behalf of his son who is considering enlisting in the chemical warfare branch of the military but would like to be able to complete his education. Lists his son's coursework from two years at Arizona State College. (Note above text: “Refer to Dr. Pauling for answer.”) [Letter from LP to McCargar May 23, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.8, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Chairman, National Research Council, Committee on X-Ray and Electron Diffraction, to LP RE: Discusses the proposed society on x-ray and electron diffraction, attempting to convince LP of the necessity of such a society. Adds that he has heard LP has been ill, and hopes that he is better. [Letters from LP to Huggins April 21, 1941, from Huggins to LP June 4, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.13, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Chairman, National Research Council, Committee on X-Ray and Electron Diffraction, to scientist in x-ray and electron diffraction [LP] RE: Distributes the results of the questionnaire sent out April 14, 1941. Reports that the decision has been made to form a national society on x-ray and electron diffraction. Discusses details for that proposed society and asks for further suggestions on an official title. Also mentions that the Navy is looking for qualified scientists, particularly in x-ray diffraction and metallurgy. Includes membership blank and ballot for the name of and positions within the society. [Letter from LP to Huggins April 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.13, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
  • Letter from Joanne? M. Lowery to AHP RE: Sends the auxiliary booklet for the school year 1941-42. Talks about the subjects for sixth grade students and study/tutoring periods provided. Says they would be happy to grant the faculty of Cal-Tech one half scholarship. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
  • Letter from Joe Gorman, Jr., to the Secretary, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech, RE: Requests reprint of “The Role of Energetic Couplings in Biological Synthesis” by Hermann Kalckar. (Note in pencil: “Sent 5/21/41 JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.6, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from M.S. Dunn to LP RE: Requests four copies each of two articles: “Crystal Structure of Glycine” by Albrecht and Corey and “Absorption Factor in X-ray Crystallography” by Albrecht. (Notes in right margin: “687, 707. Sent 5/21/41 NJ JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.6, file:(D: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 6 pancakes, 3 T quince honey, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter / Lunch: 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 ½ c grape juice, 1 ½ c grapefruit juice, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 6 T carrots, 1 c milk, 1 c custard, ½ c cream, ½ p sponge cake, 1 c tomato juice [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Eugene LaShelle. Exodontist” $9.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank. Gardening” $32.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Helms Bakeries. Bread in April” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly. Children tuition” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Sanitary Laundry. Laundry” $7.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 16
  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Metallurgy of metallography of iron. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter form Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith to LP RE: Requests a copy of “A Theory of the Color of Dyes” if it has been published. Mentions that he wrote a letter of inquiry on the subject a year ago. (Notes in pencil: “738.” “Sent 5/21/41 JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.6, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Is replying to the two letters of May 13th. Notes that Mr. Edson desires to be placed in the Reserve Officers' Pool. Informs him that the extension of his contract has been prepared, and is at the fiscal office to be approved. Gives details of the new contract. Has heard that Commander Briscoe is sending LP a Rebreather Mask System. Informs him that the Air Corps at Wright Field would like an instrument covering the range 30-90mm HG. [Telegram from Sherwood to LP June 5, 1941] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Hugh H. Darby to LP RE: Requests reprints dealing with protein structure, Wrinch's theory and immunochemistry. Mentions he will send LP a paper on the absorption spectra of the pure protein papain by Fruton and Lavin. (Notes in top margin: “708, 783, 816. Sent 5/23/41 JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.6, file:(D: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, RE: Discusses planned research with x-ray investigation of carotenoids, especially concerning isomerization. Suggests that Jones come out a month early and stay until the end of the school year. [Letters from Jones to LP May 3, 1941, May 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.8, file:(J: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Local Draft Board RE: suggests Mr. Frank H. Dickey's services as a trained chemist in industrial work are of greater value than military service. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from Marshall Field, President of US Committee for the Care of European Children, Inc., to Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane, Chairman of Pasadena Branch, RE: discusses need to discontinue local branches of committee due to reduced number of children evacuating from Europe. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box # 5.011, Folder 11.6]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 popovers, 4 T apple jelly, 4 T cream (20%), 1 T butter, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 c milk, 1 c custard, chocolate sauce, 1 chocolate bar, 1 ½ c grapefruit juice / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1 tomato, ½ m cucumber, lettuce, 3/4 c milk, 1/8 cherry pie [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Review for Freshman Chemistry [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Phoebe for deposit on an apt for us” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Standard Oil Co of Calif” $1.91 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 17
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP comment on a manuscript by Bear and French which has been reviewed by Drs. Mark and Warren with conflicting results. [Letter from LP to Lamb June 4, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the Academy. RE: Informs them that a Special Committee has been authorized to review and critique the entire present structure. Informs them of the members. Welcomes suggestions from members of the Academy. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to LP. RE: Has spoken to Dr. W. K. Lewis about obtaining an oxygen meter for Calvin's work. Is having the lecture experiment cards typed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Receipt for Air Mail. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c milk, ½ c cream (20%), 2 T cream (30%), 4 t sugar, 1 c coffee, 1 sq butter / Lunch: 1 c tomato juice, 3 T cottage cheese, ½ c apple sauce, 1 chocolate bar, 1 ½ c grape juice, 13 peanuts / Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 c beans, 1 peach [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes a cheque to “Athenaeum” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Arden. Milk” $25.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Rio Grande. Gasoline” $3.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif Comm Dinner. Tickets Sold” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co. Gas for April” $16.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 18
  • Letter from Mrs. K.H. Watwood to Pasadena Chapter for Federal Union, RE: requests pamphlets containing Clarence Streits plan on Union Now. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 1 ½ waffles, 6 T syrup, 4 T cream, 2 c coffee, 1 sq butter, 1 c tomato juice, 18 peanuts / Lunch: 2 eggs, 2 m beets, 1 tomato, 1 mayonnaise, 1 c grape juice, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, ½ c strawberries, 1 p sponge cake, 1/4 c cream, ½ c milk [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Statement from LP about Lous G. Stang, Jr. about the work Mr. Stang is doing at CIT and the importance of the work to national defense. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif Tel. Co. April” $6.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 19
May 20
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP comment on two manuscripts by Dr. Aston et al. Particularly asks about the last column in Table 1. (Note under text: “Dr. Rubin: Would you please look these over? LP”) [Letter from LP to Lamb June 4, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from J. Paul Youtz to LP RE: Requests re-classification of the tests for the research laboratories per the National Bureau of Standards. [Letter from LP to J. Paul Youtz May 26, 1941] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Memo from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs him that NDRC has authorized the creation of another instrument for Professor Latimer and Dr. Calvin. Has received a letter from Dr. Sherwood saying that the Air Corps at Wright Field is anxious to have an instrument. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Note from AHP to Dr. Addis RE: Remarks that LP is improving, as evidenced by his excellent lecture given at U.C.L.A. Notes some pertinent date to his condition and mentions that no evidence can be found proving that LP has ever had scarlet fever. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c tomato juice, 6 sm hotcakes, 5 T syrup, 1 sq butter, 4 T cream, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 ½ T cottage cheese, 2 m beets, 1 c tomato juice, 1 banana, 1 ½ c lemonade, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 avocado, 1 T mayonnaise [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co.” $2.09 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Durham ticket for dinner” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Raspberries. Colby Nurseries” $3.09 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 21
  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Chemistry of Fe, Co, Ni. Properties of Complex cyanides. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Dr. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, RE: Regrets he will be unable to begin the fellowship in August as he has already committed to teach during the summer session from June 16th through August 29th at Emory. States he will arrive at Cal Tech on September 1st. [Letters from LP to Jones May 16, 1941, May 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.8, file:(J: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Sir W. L. Bragg to LP RE: Requests a confidential assessment of H.H. Herd from Cal Tech for a position involving war research in England. Mentions that he is in Ottawa as a liaison between scientists in Canada and England. [Letter from LP to Bragg May 29, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #30.1, file:(Bragg, W.L.: Correspondence, 1927-1962)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ cantaloupe, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c milk, 12 c cream, 4 T cream, 4 t sugar, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 2 c eggnog, 1 ½ c lemonade, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 10 sl cucumber, 2/3 c cabbage, 1 c chocolate pudding [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Ed. Co. Electricity” $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
May 22
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 17. Federal Union Convention-June 28th and 29th. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Letter from LP to Local Board No. 189 RE: recommends deferment of Dr. Eugene Henderson Eyster in order that he may continue teaching a national defense course in explosives. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from R. J. Abernethy, Membership Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Enclosing a copy of a list of ACS members at the Institute. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 4 t cream, 4 t sugar, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee, 1 c lemonade / Lunch: 1 c milk, ½ avocado, 10 sl cucumber, lettuce, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, celery (raw), 1 c milk, 4 cookies, 2 peaches [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 23
  • Freshman Chemistry Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from LP to Board No. 189 RE: applies for deferment for Mr. Andrew Alm Benson [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from LP to Board No. 189 RE: recommends that Dr. David S. Breslow be granted deferment in order to carry on defense research projects. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, Department of Chemistry, Trinity College, RE: Thanks him for the new sample of biphenylene and promises to send the structural results as soon as completed. [Letter from LP to Lothrop May 12, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.7, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, RE: Makes a number of remarks on the introduction the Seifriz wrote and make suggests on how it could be improved. [Letter from William Seifriz to LP May 6, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]
  • Letter from LP to Leo McCargar RE: Writes that Prof Millikan has asked he reply. Responds to McCargars questions on behalf of his son, stating that a young man could gain valuable experience as a chemist in the Chemical Warfare Service, but that it would not count toward a university degree. [Letter from McCargar to Millikan May 15, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.8, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Local Board 189 RE: applies for deferment of Mr. Charles Daniel Wagner. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from LP to Local Board No. 1 RE: applies for deferment for Mr. Stephen Jennings. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Propositions Submitted by Werner Baumgarten for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ c grapefruit juice, 2 popovers, 1 sq butter, 2 T apple jelly, 4 T cream, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 2 c eggnog, 1 chocolate bar, 1 bottle coca-cola / Dinner: ½ cheese tart, 1 ½ c milk, 6 T carrot, 1/4 c raisins, 1 c tomato juice [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Statement from LP to Board No. 189 RE: Outlines work done by Mr. Robert A. Spurr and the importance it has to the national defense. Recommends his deferment be continued. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5]
May 24
  • Letter from LP Eisenhart, Chairman of Committee on Membership of the Association of American Universities to Dr. Robert A Millikan RE: Requests opinion of the faculty with regard to graduate work in other universities. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c tomato juice, 6 crepes suzette, 4 T cream, 5 T syrup, 2 sq butter, 2 C coffee, 1 bottle coca-cola / Lunch: 1 1/4 c milk, 1 m apple, coca-cola / Dinner: 1 c milk, ½ c beans, 8 st asparagus, 1 c water melon, lemonade [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 25
  • List of the Organizations of National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 banana waffles, 4 T cream, 5 T syrup, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee, 1 c papaya juice / Lunch: 2 eggs, beets, 1 c milk, carrot, turnip, lettuce, 1 apple, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 4 cookies, 1 T cottage cheese, 3 prunes, coca-cola [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 26
May 27
May 28
  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Demonstration by Swift [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from James S. Thompson, Vice President, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Inquires about the new General Chemistry course LP will be teaching and encourages LP to publish a textbook for this course. [Letter from LP to James S. Thompson June 12, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.6]
  • Letter from Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane, Chairman of Pasadena Branch of United States Committee for the Care of European Children, Inc., to AHP, RE: informs of discontinuation of Pasadena Branch of Committee for the Care of European Children due to the fact that it's no longer needed. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box # 5.011, Folder 11.6]
  • Note: “We had the Jack cheese analyzed. The salt is only 175 for 5 grams protein and Linus surely does like it. I am giving him a piece nearly every day.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Propositions Submitted by Austin Wahrhaftig and Robert S. Rasmussen for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ c grapefruit juice, 6 crepes suzette, 4 T cream, 5 T syrup, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee, coca-cola / Lunch: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1 sl pineapple, 1 chocolate bar / Dinner: 1 c milk, 1/4 c peas, 1 c prune whip, ½ c cream (20%)
May 29
  • Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to Dr. R. A. Millikan RE: The Rockefeller Foundation has found it possible to extend assistance to LP's immunology research at C. I. T. on the terms of LP's application of March 18, 1941. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.11]
  • Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: The Rockefeller Foundation has found it possible to extend assistance to LP's immunology research at C. I. T. on the terms of LP's application of March 18, 1941. [LP's reply June 12, 1941] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.11]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Comments extensively on his objections to the manuscript by Fajans, stating that the “material has been published earlier and discussed by many other people.” [Letter from Lamb to LP March 18, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Urges Lamb to speed review and publication of the paper entitled “The Crystal Structure of dl-Alanine” by Drs. Levy and Corey. [Letters from LP to Lamb May 6, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to E.P. Hamilton, Vice-President, John Wiley and Sons, RE: Approves of the translation of Zechmeister's book and reiterates his sentiment that the book would sell well. [Letters from Hamilton to LP May 6, 1941, June 3, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.6, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Local Board No. 189 RE: gives information about work and education of Mr. Robert Ryland Bowles, Jr. Suggests deferment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from LP to Local Board No. 750 RE: suggests deferment for Mr. T. S. Gilman to allow him to finish his master's degree. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
  • Letter from LP to Sir W.L. Bragg RE: Offers his assessment of H.H. Herd. Mentions that he will be in Chicago form June 23 to July 23 if Bragg would like to see him then. [Letter from Bragg to LP May 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #30.1, file:(Bragg, W.L.: Correspondence, 1927-1962)]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Writes regarding a telegram received by A. E. Mirsky inquiring as to his availability for employment by the Western Regional Research Laboratory in Albany California. Suggests that a word from LP may insure that Mirsky is appointed to a position he needs and deserves. There is a note in pencil in the upper right corner of the first page: ‘File.' [Letter from LP to Dr. Addis July 15, 1940, Letter from LP to Dr. Addis June 19, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Propositions Submitted by Ralph W. Spitzer and Robert E. Rundle for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ c grape juice, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c cream, ½ c milk, 4 T cream, 4 t sugar, 1 sq butter / Lunch: 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 peach, 2 peanut cookies, 1 chocolate bar, lemonade / Dinner: 1" cube cheese, 1 water biscuit, 1 sm carrot, 1 sm tomato, 3/4 c milk, 1 sm apple, ½ c grape juice [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 30
  • Magazine Article: “Honorary Degrees to be Conferred at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the University of Chicago”, Science, May 30, 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.10]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 6 crepes suzette, 4 T cream, 4 T honey, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1/8 blackberry pie, 4 T cream, 1 t sugar / Dinner: 1 cu cheese, 1 water biscuit, 1 c milk, 1 sm carrot, 1 sm tomato, 1 sm apple, lemonade [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
May 31
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: grapefruit juice, 1 ½ shredded wheat, 3 oz milk, 3 oz cream, 2 T cream, 4 t sugar, 1 sq butter, 1 c coffee / Lunch: 1 ½ c eggnog, 1 chocolate bar, punch / Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 cu cheese, 10 sl cucumber, 1 water biscuit, ½ sq butter, 1/8 sponge cake [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]