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October
  • Ounce molecular weight. J. Chem. Educ., 19 (October 1942): 494. [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.7]
October 1
  • Handwritten notes by LP. Discusses the idea of a pilot plant for powder manufacture developed with sage. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.017
  • Letter form LP to Dr. T.H. Hopper, Chief, Analytical, Physical Chemical, and Physical Division, Southern Research Laboratory, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. Russell N. Doescher for the Assistant Chemist position. [Letter from Hopper to LP September 26, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that his name has come up as a possibility for President-Elect. Requests to know if he would like to withdraw. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert H. Cole, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to LP RE: Writes that they have an urgent need for a chemist in a project under Division B of the N. D. R. C., gives the requirements for the type of man required for the job as well as his level of education, and hopes LP knows of someone so they can progress. Adds that Dr. E. B. Wilson, Jr. may have written about this problem too. (Note in pencil on right side: "Lotzkar") [Letter from LP to Cole October 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to LP. RE: Informs him that no Intersectional Proposals for Nomination were received. Mails the necessary stationary for the Informal Ballot of his section. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Regrets to learn that Mirsky will not be accepting the appointment at Cal Tech, but states that he understands his reasons. Mentions that Campbell has made a new preparation of artificial antibody against ovalbumin. [Note from Mirsky to LP September 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Sends his and Dr. Schomaker's comments on the thioacetic acid manuscript, noting it needs some work before publication. [Letters from Gordy to LP September 14, 1942, October 10, 1942; note from Schomaker to LP September 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to J. P Youtz, RE: Asks that a copy of the patent application be sent to Dr. Beckman. Inquires as to what has been done about the matter of getting approval of the contract from the OSRD. [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 L.A. Kimpton, University of Kansas City, RE: Sends a copy of a letter he has written on Kimpton's behalf. [Telegram from Kimpton to LP September 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.9, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. W. D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Notes that the evidence he used for his claims on carbon-carbon bond energy is not significantly different from the information Harkins has. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.11, file:(Harkins, William)]
  • Letter from LP to T. K. Sherwood, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Would like additional information regarding an oxygen meter to be used in lighter than air aircraft and barrage balloons. Asks a few questions. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Whom It May Concern RE: Discusses his relationship with and approval of L. A. Kimpton. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.9, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
  • Letter from Warren C. Johnson, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of a report concerning an oximeter which has been developed. May keep the copy for his files. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Suggests that work begin on the barrage balloon and dirigible meter. Gives details. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Note from Dr. Henry Gilman, to LP RE: Requests LP return the enclosed proof by special delivery, as it is one of the only copies left. (Notes on reverse: "Mail back to Gilman special delivery." "Mailed October 6, 1942") [Telegram from LP to Gilman September 25, 1942, letter from Gilman to LP October 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Writes cheque to "AAAS. 1943 dues" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Gasoline. Union Oil Co." $15.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Life. In subscription for 3 years to Dec 1945 & 1 yr sub to Mamma" $13.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Ed. 2 months" $13.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co. 2 mo." $11.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "TW Mather. Junk for me" $9.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 2
  • Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for suggesting Sokoloff and states he will attempt to hire him. Asks if LP can suggest an experimental man. [Letters from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood September 25, 1942, October 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: Requests notification if listed students are expected to register for the first term. [Letter from LP to Registrar October 5, 1942] [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 Michael Heidelburger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, to LP. RE: Sending a few tenths of a gram of a product as close to Type 1 as can be obtained. [Letter from LP to Heidelburger October 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Athenaeum" $8.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 3
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James B. Conant, Chairman of the National Defense Research Committee. Asks for Conant's permission to have the copies of the final report of the Committee and notes taken of the discussion at the two meetings of the Committee by J.H. Sturdivant sent to the members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Notes by LP Re Von Karman and Dr. Yuen: Discusses their citizenship status and capabilities in atmospheric turbulence. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.7, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Telegram from Weldon G. Brown to LP RE: Requests information on a meteorologist named Der Kamen who is an authority on atmospheric turbulence. Inquires as to his availability for NRDC work. (Note typed in bottom margin: "Von Karman is turbulence authority. Citizen 1934. Cleared but extremely busy. Collect. Sent 10.3.42") [Notes by LP on Von Karman October 3, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.7, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Writes cheque to "F.C. Nash" $14.07 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 5
  • Instructions to Contractors Reporting Unexpended Supplies and Equipment. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter form LP to Dr. Maurice Huggins, Eastman Kodak Company. RE: Informs him that he will not be able to give a lecture this academic year. Will let him know when he is in the area. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Requests urgently that LP send by special delivery the marked copy of page proof they sent him a week ago. (Note in top right: "Special Del. Air Mail.") [Note from Gilman to LP October 1, 1942, letter from LP October 7, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him of the next meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Katheryn C. Confly, Secretary to Mr. Brockett, National Academy of Sciences to LP. RE: Informs him that Gertner has passed away. Asks him to destroy the two envelopes addressed to him. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. S. Schreiber, Delaware Section, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he cannot answer his kind invitation. Does not plan on coming east for several months. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert H. Cole, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution RE: Replies that he has two possibilities for filling the job, tells about Harry Lotzkar and his education as well as his careful abilities in the lab, offers A. L. Patterson as a second option, and reports that no one else is available now. [Letter from Cole to LP October 1, 1942, telegram from Wilson Jr. to LP October 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert. B. Woodward, Division of Chemistry at Harvard University RE: Explains the delay in his letter, regrets that there is presently no opening for him and hopes he will come do work in their laboratories at some time in the future. [Letter from Woodward to LP August 3, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.8]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Pleased with his letter. Will not be able to sponsor an applicant this year. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from LP to Registrar RE: States that of the seven listed students, he only expects two to register as graduate students this term. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP October 2, 1942] [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 Marvin L. Faris, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Requests that he submit inventories and reports for the unexpended supplies and equipment acquired under the contracts listed. Instructions attached. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
October 6
  • Letter from Edward L Moreland, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Acknowledges the receipt of two letters. Informs him that the questions asked in the second letter will be answered in the Advisory Counsel of OSRD which will meet this Friday. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from H. I. Schlesinger, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the previous letter about Harry Lotzkar, but states he is unsure of what type of research men he is looking for at this time. [Letter from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger September 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles L. Parsons, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he would be honored if he was President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Prof. Warren C. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Details his travel plans for the trip to Pasadena, noting he will arrive on the 22 nd and leave on the 24 th. Notes that Gould and Drs. Swift and Niemann will all be at Edgewood tomorrow. [Letter from LP to Johnson September 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.9, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Rough draft of monthly report on NDRC-12. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Troy laundry. Aug and Sept" $14.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 7
October 8
  • Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Requests suggestions regarding possible new methods of dispersing chemical agents for offensive purposes. Asks him to give it his earnest consideration. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett. RE: Gives informal authorization for LP to proceed on his contract work for NDRC. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Michael Heidelburger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. RE: Thanks him for sending the sample of type 1 substance. [Letter from Heidelburger to LP October 2, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: States he has no suggestions for an experimental man to help Hoard. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP October 2, 1942, October 10, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk" $23.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 9
  • Handwritten letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett. RE: Informs him that he has made final arrangements for another OSRD contract. Gives details of it. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Chia-Si Lu to LP RE: Informs LP that his lecture on Immunochemistry is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 th at 2:30 pm in Room 153, Arms Geological Laboratory. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1942s.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Suggests LP keep the extra page proof and foul galleys in case Wileys need them. Expresses astonishment at the length of time it took the original proofs to reach LP. [Letter from LP to Gilman October 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Letter from James B. Conant, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on the report of the Ad Hoc Committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
October 10
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Thanks LP and Schomaker for their comments on the manuscript. Notes that he had planned on rewriting it before publication. Also thanks him for fifty reprints on propargyl halides. [Letter from LP to Gordy October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: States that Sokoloff will not work for him because of Sokoloff's recent induction into the army. Asks if LP has anyone else to suggest for the position, and to have Sokoloff contact him if he is not admitted into the army. [Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood October 8, 1942, and letter from LP to Commanding Officer October 14, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments and suggestions by Dr. J. Norton Wilson and himself on the manuscript entitled "A Critical Study of Dielectric Polarization Concentration Curves" by Halverstadt and Kumler. Recommends it for publication after completion of the requested revisions. [Letter from Lamb to LP August 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Registrar RE: States that he does not believe that the term's work was begun at too rapid a pace and provides support with assignments for chemistry class. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Writes cheque to "Dr. L. White. 2 sacks oranges" $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Leon Ettiger. Due Shil on our Tickets" $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma Mut. Water Co. Oct 1 Bill" $5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 11
  • Correspondence: Immunochemistry, Chinese Natural Science Association, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. [Filed under: LP Speeches: 1942s.2]
October 12
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from R. S. Schreiber, Program Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Sorry to learn of his illness, and hopes he is well again. Hopes to find a date in the future for LP to give a lecture. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Rough draft of monthly progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
October 13
October 14
October 15
  • Letter from D. R. Hooker, Managing Editor, Physiological Reviews to LP. RE: Requests that LP respond in relation to the paper LP promised to write for the Physiological Reviews. Publication date has passed. [Letter from LP to Dr. D. R. Hooker November 3, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the Council and Section Chairman. RE: Informs them that the proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws come up for final consideration at the Autumn Meeting. Informs them of the purpose of the amendments. Hopes many members will attend the Meeting to vote. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Note from Prof. F. H. Lee, Department of Chemistry, University of Nanking, China, to LP RE: Sends their papers on the properties of ions in solution for comment by LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
October 16
  • Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr for September 21 to October 16, 1942 at Flintridge Preparatory School.
  • Algebra, Adv B-
  • Chemistry A-
  • English IV A
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Geometry, Solid B+
  • Letter from George R. Harrison, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that he should expect an oximeter in December. Informs him that Dr. Pfund of John Hopkins has practically completed development of a carbon monoxide measuring device.
  • Letter from LP to Miss ML Drake, Registrar's Office RE: Requests removal of incomplete for GG Felbeck in Ch 221b. He is to be given and grade of "P" [Letter from ML Drake, Office of the Registrar to LP October 13, 1942] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Mech. Draw B
  • Physical Ed. B
  • Teacher comments: "Linus' grades speak for themselves. We are quite satisfied with them but hope the math improves this coming month. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1]
  • Telegram from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Tells LP to offer the job to Patterson if he is careful and tells him to offer $2000 to $2500 at his discretion. (Note in pencil on side: "HJL says he is careful + reliable. $2400" and note on back in pencil is reply telegram) [Letter from LP to Cole October 5, 1942, letter from Wilson to LP October 17, 1942, telegram from LP to B. Wilson October 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
October 17
  • Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Explains that he sent a telegram last night saying how they wish to hire Patterson if LP believes him suitable, explains his duties, describes the possible danger, says he is not sure what a fair salary would be, and asks LP to negotiate with Patterson. Ads that he would like information on someone named Williams who knows how to deposit quartz film. [Telegram from Wilson Jr. to LP October 16, 1942, telegram from LP to Wilson October 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
October 19
October 20
October 21
  • Letter from LP to Professor RW Sorensen, CIT RE: Requests Mr. Reed Anderson be excused from physical education for the remainder of the year as he is taking forty hours of class work and is working forty-eight hours a week on war defense job under Professor Sage. [Letter from RW Sorensen to LP November 16, 1942] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Monthly report on contract no. 1746 by J. Norton Wilson. ‘Photometric Determination of Carboxyhemoglobin.' Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Offprint: Memorandum of Agreement for Contract No. OEMsr-703. Outline of the contract between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. Handwritten note by LP: "NDRC-CHEM-11." LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.007
October 22
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture RE: Explains that Dr. Stitt surprised him in his office that morning, relates the story of asking for him from Kunsman, notes that he was interested in their war work, but also very interested in his work with the Western Regional Research Laboratory, asks to know his answer soon. [Letter from Kunsman to LP October 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
  • Letter from Major Grant E. Beverly, The Engineer Board, Barrage Balloon Section, to R. C. Wilcox, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Requests a more complete description of the instrument. [Letter from LP to Beverly November 4, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Joel Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends a belated acknowledgment of LP and Schomaker's help with the hydrogen fluoride paper. Notes in a post-script that he is sending the corrected requested figures for Schomaker. [Letter from LP to Hildebrand June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.3, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
  • Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Enclosed a copy of requirements for the operations of the instrument on board airplanes. [Letter from Lonnquest to Prentiss September 22, 1941] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential Galcit Report No. 12, 5, 11, 3. from LP to E. Robischon. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
October 23
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Crawford F. Failey, Administrative Assistant for Franklin C. McLean at the University of Chicago, to LP, cc: Drs. Kirner and Cope. Informs him that they are sending him 10 grams of "Q" and "T" and provide him with the vapor pressures for the "Q." Discusses other properties of the "T." Attached is LP's receipt for the material. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.021
  • Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, the Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging LP's letter of October 19, 1942. He agrees it is likely that grant expenditures will be less than the allotted amount and states that the unexpended balances will appear in the accounting at the end of the period of the grant. [Letter from LP October 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
  • Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Has received a copy of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee. Has obtained approval to undertake various investigations suggested by the committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
October 24
  • Letter from Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Replies that he can not recommend Dr. Stitt's release, as Stitt's responsibilities have increased greatly and he has received two other similar offers since joining their staff, and his position has been sent to the War Manpower Board for further consideration of priority service. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
  • Letter from Dr. L.H. Farinholt, National Defense Research Committee, to LP RE: Sends the check for LP's travel reimbursement from Carnegie Tech to Pasadena. Notes that Holmes has not yet sent in his expense statement. [Letters from Farinholt to LP October 7, 1942, from LP to Farinholt October 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.8, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
October 26
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, general. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott, Acting President, Reed College, RE: States that there is a strong possibility that a couple graduates could work as assistants and get full tuition and boarding. Suggests that two particular students apply immediately. [Letters from Arthur F. Scott to LP October 20, 1942, from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott November 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 339.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Beckman. RE: Informs him that Dr. John F. Fulton of Yale is a Member of the Committee on Aviation Medicine of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, so it is all right to send him information. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Selective Service System. RE: Informs him of his recent work, in vague terms. Recommends that the classification of Mr. Mozitt be Class II-A for the coming six months. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Thanks him for getting Patterson for them, gives description of Patterson's job, explains how having two men means they can give them another project to do such as mixing the TNT, and tells where Patterson should go when he arrives as well as other useful information. [Letter from LP to Wilson Jr. October 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Writes about his exceptional student Martin Ettlinger, describes him as a seventeen-year-old in line for his master's degree in chemistry, says he is most interested in organic chemistry, describes him physically as well as his background, and says he is interested in doing war work. Says that Ettlinger has a prospect at Harvard but asked him to write to LP on his behalf. (Note on back in pencil: "Dr. Nelson - LA Co, epidemiologist has a supply of lymphocyte coriomeningitis virus - antibody could be tested in mice.") [Letter from LP to Williams October 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
  • Pamphlet from the Autumn Meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
October 27
October 28
October 29
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends copies of communications regarding the manuscript "Resonance and the Dissociation of Hexaarylethanes" by Paul D. Bartlett. Notes that Dr. Eyring has recommended the paper for publication. Asks LP's opinion. [Letter from LP to Lamb November 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from J. F. Fulton, Yale University, to LP. RE: Should like to obtain the oxygen meters, and is writing Beckman to do so. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to John Oster, Mfg. Company. RE: Requests information which is available on small motors. Would also like specifications on certain motors. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Anne Churchill. 55 S Madison. Uniforms for Linda" $19.93 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
October 30
  • Letter from A. J. Carlson to LP. RE: Explains why the enclosed letter did not reach him. Asks that LP write Dr. Hooker at once. Hopes LP's paper is ready. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends reprints on the penta-aquo complex.
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Responds that he will begin searching for candidates for the positions at Cal Tech, but mentions that he is not optimistic for finding them at OSC, as their department has been drained by the Army research programs. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan October 30, 1942, from Gilfillan to LP November 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College; to Prof. G.V. Copson, Bacteriology Department, Oregon State College; cc: LP, RE: Requests he recommend any candidates he can think of for a position in immunology or bacteriology that LP at Cal Tech is trying to fill. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan October 20, 1942, from Gilfillan to LP October 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College; to R.H. Dearborn, Dean, School of Engineering, Oregon State College; cc: LP, RE: Informs him that LP at Cal Tech is looking for an instrument designer and draftsman to work on war research. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan October 20, 1942, from Gilfillan to LP October 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from J. P. Youtz, to Captain Lavender, Special Assistant to Dr. Bush, office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Asks for comments on the procedure outlined in the letter. Enclosed a copy of the agreement between LP, Sturdivant, Wood, and CIRF. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that Contract OEMsr-584 has been established with priority. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Memo from Robert D. Gray to LP RE: Attaches the letter that he mentioned to LP, and asks LP to write a reply to Mr. Whirry. Asks for all the correspondence to be forwarded on to Mr. Dillon Stevens. [Letter from LP to Mr. Dillon Stevens October 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Note from Geraldine Cogin to LP RE: States she would like to learn at CIT under his guidance and requests information regarding women are admitted. [Letter from LP to Geraldine Cogin October 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
October 31
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L.H. Farinholt RE: Returns the check, as the amount is too large. Notes that he and Sturdivant were reimbursed with cash for the round-trip tickets to Pittsburgh. Notes that he has reminded Holmes to send his expense statement. [Letters from Farinholt to LP October 24, 1942, November 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.8, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Geraldine Cogin RE: States women are not admitted to the graduate school at CIT. [Letter from Geraldine Cogin to LP October 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Dillon Stevens, The Plomb Tool Co., RE: Discusses an experiment involving reactions of hydrogen atoms to form helium, what conditions are necessary for this experiment, and why it is currently impossible. [Memo from Robert D. Gray to LP October 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt reply regarding Martin Ettlinger, asks questions from Ettlinger's father, and wonders if they could take Ettlinger on in June as he wishes to remain at Texas over the next year. [Letters from LP to Williams October 26, 1940, October 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]