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• Article: “Academic Freedom”, A.A.A.S. Bulletin, Vol. 3, No. 5, May 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.1]
• Reprint from Human Biology, Vol. 16 No. 2, “The Habitus of Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia” by Travis Windsor and George E. Burch. [Filed under LP Science: Non-Pauling Reprints re: Sickle Cell Anemia research: Box #6.012 Folder #12.1]
• The serological properties of simple substances. VII. A quantitative theory of the inhibition by haptens of the precipitation of heterogeneous antisera with antigens, and comparison with experimental results for polyhaptenic simple substances and for azoproteins. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66 (May 1944): 784-792. Written by: Linus Pauling, David Pressman, and Allan L. Grossberg. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1944p.3]

• Letter from Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Records, to LP. RE: Asks LP to supply him with more information on the CMR project being carried out by Dr. Chaikoff. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him of the results of experiments with gelatin. Requests application blanks. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: As Prof. R. A. Millikan has not returned to Pasadena from the East, it is seems unlikely that LP's grant application will be completed and approved to be sent to the Foundation by May 4, 1944. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1962: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Thanks him for his kindness. May take him up on his offer in the future. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Letter from S. Kyropoulos to LP RE: States that he sent materials to Dr. Millikan, of which he encloses copies. Would appreciate it if LP showed interest in the matter toward Dr. Millikan. [Enclosed is letter from S. Kyropoulos to Dr. Millikan and materials depicting his past careers] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
• Note by J.B. Koepfli RE: States that U.S. Ind. Chem. and the Eastman Kodak chlorethyl carbonate has been destroyed. [Letter from Fuess to Koepfli March 22, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.1, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Apr 30 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Telegram from J. Deane Sensenbaugh to LP RE: states “Regret inability to accept position as stated in letter. Have research position in Midwest where can take graduate work and feel cannot pass it up” [Letter from Sensenbaugh to LP April 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Writes cheque to “National Geographic Payment for 2 [?] in May, 1927" $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Asks him for his opinion on the merit of the enclosed contract. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from C. S Marvel, to Donald H. Andrews, Farrington Daniels, Henry Gilman, LP, Kenneth S. Pitzer, and H. B. Weiser. RE: Reports on the attempt to have a meeting of the Committee on the Award in Pure Chemistry. Explains the Ruben problem. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Replies that they will be unable to hire Dr. James Carter for the vacuum group, as his salary request strains their already full quota. Thanks LP for taking the time to write concerning the matter. [Letter from LP to Hogness April 19, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown. [Letter from Brown to LP April 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32.5, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]

  May 2, 1944

  Dr. Herbert O. Brown

  Wayne University

  Detroit 1, Michigan

  Department of Chemistry

  Dear Dr. Brown:

  In answer to your letter of April 25th, I am glad to tell you that our undergraduates in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry take a course in Inorganic Chemistry amounting to two lectures per week throughout an academic year. This course is normally taught by Professor Yost. Part of the content of the course is contained in the book just being published by Yost and Russell. Many of the students also take a special laboratory course in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, given by Professor Yost. This usually is in the form of a senior research problem.

  I agree with you that it is desirable that chemistry students be given a good foundation in inorganic chemistry. In my lectures to the freshmen I place considerable emphasis on descriptive chemistry, and in addition on structural chemistry, of the sort in which I am particularly interested.

  Sincerely Yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:mu

• Letter from LP to Mr. Hans B. Jonassen, Department of Chemistry, Tulane University RE: informs that application blanks for a graduate assistantship in chemistry will be sent, that the catalogue of the Institute is out of print, and that only a very small number of courses are given because of the war. States that it is uncertain whether any new graduate assistants will be appointed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Max Bergmann, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to F. W. Willard, ACS Chemical Monographs. RE: Has read the manuscript “The Chemistry of Leather Manufacture” carefully. Regards the manuscript as very well done. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from Paul Brockett, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Asks him to send the files of the Section of Chemistry to Dr. C. S. Marvel. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Status of Chemistry 13, Chemistry CMR 1, Chemistry 1-C, and istry 12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]

• Letter received from William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, Macmillan Company, to LP RE: States he is sending a copy of Gamow “Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom” sent to LP. Looks forward to seeing him in May. [Letter from LP to Freeman May 15, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]

• American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Certificate of membership, Notification letter, May 4, 1944. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1944h.2]
• Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses a request for information from President Jewett. Asks for questions 1-3 to be answered and returned promptly. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them that they were enough people at the meeting to discuss who to nominate for membership. Informs them of the names mentioned. Attaches a list of the names. Asks them to rank the names. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-In-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a copy of Dr. Bergmann's opinion of the manuscript on “The Chemistry of Leather Manufacture.” Shall proceed with publishing it. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE; Sends a carbon copy of McWilliams manuscript on the Japanese evacuation. Asks them to send it back to McWilliams after it is read. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to Dr. L. M. Henderson, Chairman, Chicago Section. RE: Informs him that he and AHP will not be able to attend the presentation dinner for the Gibbs Award. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]

• Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, to LP. RE: Asks if his schedule situation has changed. Asks which month would be convenient for him to do a tour. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Note from Dr. Edwin N. Lassettre, Columbia University, Division of War Research, to LP RE: Discusses his work on a war project at Columbia with Dr. Edward Mark of Ohio State University. Asks if there is still a position at Cal Tech, as this job will end in June. (Notes under text re: draft of telegram to Lassettre. [Telegram from LP to Lassetttre May 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.10, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab reports, remarks that they are ‘o.k.' [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

• Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: gives a negative vote on Dr. Prinzmetal's proposal. Recommends an extension to the Harvard contract. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

• Letter from LP to Dr. C. S. Marvel, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois. RE: Agrees with his action on Ruben. Encloses a copy of a letter from Jewett. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from LP to Mr. W.R. Stott RE: Informs Mr. W.R. Stott of the current standings of Chemistry-CMR-1, Chemistry-1c, and Chemistry-12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. J. Auge RE: States that Mr. Uhrbrock is interested in all CIT graduates and agrees with his idea to supply him with names and addresses of CIT graduates. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
• Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review a manuscript by Dr. Richard S. Bear which represents the complete description of the experiments described in the Communication by Bear which LP reviewed and approved for publication in 1942. [Letter from LP to Lamb May 22, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
• Letter from T. Addis to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Presents a case for continuing the studies on gelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from Victor Butterfield to LP RE: Thanks him for allowing Dr. Wilson the time off to come East. Mentions that he would like to see LP for an hour or two the next time he is in New York. [Letter from LP to Butterfield May 15, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Summary of NDRC Chem 13 from January 1, 1943 through April 30, 1944; Summary of NDRC chem 1C from July 1942 through April 30, 1944; Summary of CMR-1 from July 1942 through April 30, 1944; Summary of Immunochemistry for April 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. E. N. Lassettre, Division of War Research, Columbia University, RE: “Regret no position open on our project now.” [Letter from Lassettre to LP May 5, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.10, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]

• Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his helpful discussion on Prinzmetal. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Dr. C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois. RE: Encloses a letter from Jewett. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Sends proofs of portraits taken and expresses joy in clearing of acne. Asks if Lindy has received the bonds she is supposed to get. Talks about school. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  May 9, 1944

  Dear Mom

  I finally had some portrait shots taken and I'm sending you the proofs for inspection. They look pretty good to me at least considerably better than Ray Hugg's last attempt. I went to just about the best photographer in town so they will be expensive.

  Don't be worried by the appearance of my face the light exaggerates things I really don't look quite that pitted although I must admit that in the last six months I've acquired some scars. But now I am very happy to relate, my face is just about completely cleared up. I haven't had a noticeable new pimple for two or three weeks. It looks as if the skin specialist here were on the ball with his diagnosis and treatment. I am very glad about this because my outlook on life becomes so much more healthy when I feel I can look anyone in the face and not think that he is thinking about how terrible my face looks. Has little Lindy received any of the bonds she is supposed to get every three months yet? I think I'll give her the one that has arrived instead of sending a new one money disappears too rapidly in this town. I'll probably be hard put to save enough to give Crellie a bond for his birthday.

  I'm going to wait till June before going to Chicago.

  School is coming along well I don't have any trouble keeping at the top of the class, but I'm afraid it's a pretty dumb class. At any rate I think I'll have a 90 average, which is enough.

  Give my love to the family.

  Love to you,

  Linus

  P.S. Notice new address. I'm glad you are having help with the house. The garden sounds wonderful!

• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Tells her about a girl he came across, asks if any part of the family is going East in the summer and asks for pictures of the family. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  May 9, later [1944]

  Dear Mom

  I forgot to tell you several things this morning. So I write again.

  Please send the proofs back soon*. They are in the nature of a Mother's Day gift to you.

  This USO stationary is pretty poor.

  I've succeeded in running across a nice girl here. She is 19, will be a junior at Wisconsin in two weeks, and is very cute. She is intelligent, which makes things pleasing. So often the type of girl that a soldier can meet is the type that he shouldn't meet but I met this one at a formal and she easily tops that score or more girls I've danced with in Madison.

  Is any part of the family going East this summer? I suppose the main part of the family will sometime. Tuesday is my day off, so perhaps we could arrange a meeting in Chicago or somewhere. There is not chance of my getting a furlough for months and months probably eight or ten or more. But it is an army regulation that I get ten days before going oversees.

  I'm going to spend the night at Prof. Williams' house next week. It will be good to sleep in a comfortable bed for a change.

  If you ever have any snap shots of the family taken be sure to send them along I'm getting more and more curious to see how everyone is changing. I suspect that I've changed considerably in the last six months I hope so anyway.

  Well I must take off for camp.

  All my love,

  Linus

  P.S. It's sort of a good feeling to have a likable girlfriend to sharpen my appreciation of life and to share my opinions on beauty, etc. True?

  *after choosing the one/or ones you prefer, of course.

• Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Informs him of the recent situation regarding financing of gelatin projects. Encloses letter to A. N. Richards. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Letter from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Is forwarding the progress reports submitted by Dr. Chaikoff. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from H. S. Olcott, Chemist, Protein Division, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Requests to visit the laboratories on Friday, May 19 to discuss with LP and colleagues some of the protein research in progress. (Note in pen at top: “L.P. I shall be here Dan” and in pencil upper left: Dan) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300.7, File: (O: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him of Dr. Miller's election to the secretaryship effective July1st. Has enjoyed serving as the secretary for the past 15 years. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
• Letter from LP to Raymond Lee Williams. [Letter from LP to Williams April 5, 1944, telegram from Williams to LP May 12, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

  May 11, 1944

  Mr. Raymond Lee Williams

  7209 Seville Avenue

  Huntington Park, California

  Dear Mr. Williams:

  I am very pleased to say that I am now able to recommend to you a former graduate in chemistry of the California Institute of Technology who might be willing to carry on the chemical research in which you are interested. This man is Dr. James M. Carter, who received the degree of Bachelor of Science at California Institute of technology in 1926 and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry at Western Reserve University in 1929. He has had a wide variety of chemical experience since then. He is one of the best men ever graduated from this Institute, and I can recommend him to you strongly.

  Dr. Carter might he able to devote part of his time to work on your problem. I suggest that you get in touch with him directly, at 3650 Second Avenue, Highway Highlands, California, telephone Churchill 9-1849.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Letter from Louis F. Fieser, Harvard University, to Dr. F. W. Willard, Chemical Monographs. RE: Finds the book by Steacie to be worth consideration. Suggests that he consult other members of the board. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]

• Carbon copy of application for contract with CMR. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Telegram from Raymond Lee Williams to LP RE: Thanks him for his recommendation and says that necessary conferences and contracts are hoped for soon. (Note: random letters and number written in pencil at bottom right corner) [Letter from LP to Williams May 11, 1944, telegram from Williams to LP August 2, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Writes cheque to “ C. Morse Dealer 3-1 to 5144" $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $4.68 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Ed. Co. 2 mos” $19.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $6.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, to LP RE: States that Mr. Robert A. Spurr has applied for a chemistry teaching position. Asks for LP's estimate of Spurr's abilities and any impressions of Spurr's personality and character. [Letters from Robert Spurr to LP February 20, 1944, from LP to President E. Wilson Lyon May 20, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
• Note from M.L. Welson to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to dinner again, hopes they can come meet Father Weber who missed them the last time, reports news from home and the effects of the war on some of the local families, as well as various medical problems and the purchase of animals. [Letter from LP to Welson May 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Telegram from LP to William Paul Schneider RE: offers a teaching assistanship in chemistry with salary including tuition, room, board, and fifty dollars per month. Duties of 20 hrs per week teaching include preparation and grading. Graduate credit allowed. (Note in pencil at bottom: Declined offer by wire 5/15/44) [Letter from Schneider to LP May 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that his proposal for extension of Contract OEMsr-153 has been denied. Gives reasons for this. Discusses the possibility of modifying the program so that they could continue work. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Informs Jewett that the Chemistry Section took no formal action in the matter of Selective Service. Is much disturbed by the tend. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from Dr. Erle M. Billings, Business and Technical Personnel Director, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Sends the company's annual report on financial status and how their people are contributing to the war effort. Urges LP to tell potential candidates of the company's need for workers. [Letter from LP to Billings May 24, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.1, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Solomon Goodman RE: Informs that application blanks for a graduate assistantship in chemistry will be sent. Also states that it is unlikely that any new graduate assistants will be appointed in the near future due to decreased enrollment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from LP to Victor Butterfield RE: Replies that he would be pleased to see him on his next trip, but regrets he will not be traveling East again until January and March of 1945. [Letter from Butterfield to LP May 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, Mcmillan Book Company, RE: Thanks him for the copy of Gamow “Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom.” [Letter from Freeman to LP May 3, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from W. M. Stanley, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him the globulin sample arrived safely and they will keep LP informed of the results. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr” $17.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-In-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attached a copy of a letter from Steacie and a letter from Dr. Fieser. Would like opinions on it. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois. RE: Encloses a statement about results of informal ballots for recent years. Sends the rest of the material under separate cover. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Submits application for a CMR contract on penicillin. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS. RE: Expresses admiration for the way in which he has handled the secretaryship of the Pacific Division. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
• Letter from LP to Harold Booth RE: Returns the book “Reaction of Anodic Fluorine in Anhydrous Hydrogen” which Booth lent to him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #28.13, file:(Booth, Harold Simmons, 1936, 1941, 1944-1945)]
• Letter from LP to M.L. Welson RE: Regrets inability to accept invitation to attend the Lincoln Heights Co-ordinating Council's annual dinner, adds that the last visit was immensely enjoyable. [Note from M.L. Welson to LP May 13, 1933] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from S. S. Prentiss to LP. RE: Informs LP that patents are going to be filed in the name of Reuben Wood. Requests to know if LP wanted to file the patents. Has requested Lloyd Spenser to aid him in assembling the required information. [Letter from Prentiss to Spencer May 16, 1944 Letter from LP to Cal Tech, May 29, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from S.S. Prentiss to Lloyd Spenser, Patent Counsel, Cal Tech. RE: Attaches a copy of the letter sent from Jones to Wood. Asks for assistance in obtaining certain information regarding the Pauling Oxygen Meter. [Letter from Jones to Wood April 25, 1944, Letter from Prentiss to LP May 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from William P. Schneider to LP RE: follows up on telegram that he is unable to accept fellowship as he has already accepted a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin but would like to be considered the following year. [Telegram from LP May 13, 1944] [Reply from LP May 24, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]

• Handwritten letter from T. Addis to LP. RE: Is trying to get down to see LP, and having difficulty getting transportation. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E. Cowles, Andrus, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Thanks him for sending the progress reports. Would like copies of later reports as they are submitted. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1962: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]

  May 19, 1944

  Professor R. A. Millikan

  California Institute of Technology

  Pasadena 4, California

  Dear Professor Millikan:

  During the past four years the California Institute of Technology has received several grants from The Rockefeller Foundation for the support of research in the field of immunology. Some of this work has been done in the Division of Biology under the direction of Professor A. H. Sturtevant, and some in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering under my direction. The grants which have been made are the following: A grant of $12,000 for the period 1940-1943 for work in serological genetics; a grant of $33,000 ($11,000 per year) for the period 1941-1944 for work in immunochemistry; a special grant of $20,000 for the year 1942-43 for work on the artificial manufacture of antibodies; and a grant of $13,000 for 1943-1944.

  The researches in immunology supported by these grants have progressed very well during the past year. Both Professor Sturtevant and I are confident that effort in this field will continue to yield very valuable results. Under normal circumstances we would be prepared now to propose a program of joint biological and chemical attack on the problems of immunology and of application of immunological techniques to the problems of biology and chemistry to be carried out during a period of years in the immediate future. Because of the war, however, it does not seem wise for this extended program to be proposed and considered at the present time. We are accordingly recommending that our program of research in immunology be carried out for another year on a scale slightly contracted over that of the present year. I submit herewith to you our proposed joint program of immunological research, with a budget for the year July 1, 1944 to June 30, 1945 of $19,000. This is $5,00 less than the total budget for the present year. Of the sum of $19,000, $5,500 is for the support of researches in immunology to be carried out in the Division of Biology, and $13,500 for the support of work in immunochemistry to be carried out in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. There is, of course, a considerable amount of collaboration between the workers in the two Divisions.

  May I request that application be made to The Rockefeller Foundation for a grant of $19,000 for the support of this program of research in immunology?

  I wish to mention that it is my opinion that it is well worth while to continue these researches in war time. Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Medical Research of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, has acted as sponsor for the project, and has written letters expressing his opinion that the work is of value to the Nation. Two promising direct contributions to the war effort have already been made on the basis of the work under the Rockefeller grants. One of these, relating to the manufacture of a blood substitute by the polymerization and oxidation of protein molecules by chemical treatment, has been developed under an OSBD contract; the second development is classified as secret.

  Attached to this letter are two copies of a report on the work in immunochemistry carried on during the year 1943-1944 in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and two copies of a report on the work in immunology carried on in the Division of Biology. One copy of each report is for your files, and one copy may be sent with the application to The Rockefeller Foundation.

  I cannot refrain from taking this opportunity to tell you how strongly I feel about the promise of our joint program of work in immunology as a most productive field of research. I am confident that our present and projected program will not only continue to provide very interesting contributions to pure science, but will in the course of time also lead to results of practical value in the field of medicine. It is my hope that in the not too distant future the California Institute of Technology will extend the field of its research activities to cover not only the fundamental sciences of physics, chemistry, and biology, but also human physiology and subclinical medicine, with special attention to the application to these latter fields of new concepts and techniques in the fundamental sciences.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

  Enclosures

• Letter from LP to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences RE: Accepts his election as a Fellow of the organization and encloses his membership dues of $5.00. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #8.5, file:(American Academy of Arts and Sciences; 1944, 1956, 1989, 1991-1993]
• Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from W.A. Osborne to LP for 1 completed identification card. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Writes cheque to “Am. Ac. Arts & Sci. 1944 dues” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is disappointed in the fact that there haven't been any clinical tests on the oxypolygelatin. Explains the situation. Explains his ideas on the situation. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to President E. Wilson Lyon, Pomona College, RE: States that Dr. Robert A. Spurr is well trained in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, but was not and outstanding graduate student and doesn't have a strong urge to do research work. States Spurr is a good writer and would make a better-than-average teacher. [Letter from E. Wilson Lyon to LP May 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
• Writes cheque to “First Fed. May 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
• Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. May 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Handwritten letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine to LP. RE: Discusses the possibility of having clinical tests run on oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from Frances R. Montgomery, Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of proposal for penicillin. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends the paper “X-Ray Diffraction Studies on Protein Fibers. I. The Large Fiber-Axis Period of Collagen” by Dr. Richard S. Bear for publication in the JACS. [Letter from Lamb to LP May 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
• Letter from S. N. Bagchi to LP RE: Sends him his academic qualifications and a list of his publications. Requests admission as a student at Cal Tech after receiving his Doctorate in Science from the University of Calcutta this spring. [Letter from LP to Bagchi June 12, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from Victor Butterfield to LP RE: States that he would be glad to see LP in January of 1945, and that it would not be too late to discuss the issues he has in mind. [Letter from LP to Butterfield May 15, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Sends a tentative proposal for project to accompany some work done by LP and Jean Oliver. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
• Proposal for contract in Medical Research pertaining to National Defense from Stanford University. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Return receipt from Dr. A. N. Richards, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Requests four months extension on Contract OEMsr-153 without appropriation of additional funds. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Copy of letter from LP to Mrs. Mae R. Magee, In Charge Travel Unit of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Tells her that traveling that he would have done had he not spent January 31 - February 3, on business for the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and similarly on a trip during 03 17 - March 20, 1944. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Letter from Dr. Ernest K. Landsteiner to LP RE: Sends LP the galley prints from his chapter in Landsteiner's father's book and asks that he complete the proofreading within three weeks. [Letters from LP to Landsteiner April 5, 1944, May 29, 1944]
• Letter from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Transmits the recommendation that Contract OEMsr-153 be extended for four months. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation, cc: LP RE: Transmitting LP's report to the Foundation on the present status of his immunology work. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1962: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
• Letter from R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation, cc: LP RE: Transmitting LP's report on immunology work under way at C. I. T. under Rockefeller funds and endorses his application for continued funding. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1962: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]

• Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Gates and Crellin Labs, Cal Tech, to Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Maryland Research Laboratory, RE: Returns him corrected copy of the manuscript. Notes the corrections were also made to the proof. Adds that she will send him his 50 reprints when they arrive. [Letter from Lu to Rooke April 28, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Erle M. Billings, Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Thanks him for the forty-first Annual Report of the company. Regrets that he has no one to recommend to the company at the moment, but he does know of several researchers who will be seeking work at the end of the war. Inquires if the company is interested in setting up post-war appointments. [Letters from Billings to LP May 15, 1944, June 2, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.1, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Informs him that he thinks that the book being written by Stacie is satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that Labriola can be assumed to be a well trained organic chemist. Finds his application good for a Latin American scientist. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to Martin Matheson, Vice-President, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [Letters from Matheson to LP April 18, 1944, June 2, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

  May 24, 1944

  Mr. Martin Matheson

  John Wiley and Sons, Inc

  440 Fourth Avenue

  New York 16, New York

  Dear Mr. Matheson:

  I am pleased to make some further remarks about Remick's "Electronic Interpretations of Organic Chemistry", which you may, if you wish, use in your future publicity on the book.

  In my opinion Remick's book provides a sound and well-balanced discussion of the electronic structure of molecules in its relation to organic chemistry. The discussion is clear and straightforward throughout, and the topics discussed have been selected in such a way that the field is satisfactorily covered. The good judgment of the author is indicated in the sensible discussion which he has given of the many difficult and often confusing questions which arise in the field of the electronic structure of organic molecules.

  I can not refrain from expressing to the author and publisher my feeling of dissatisfaction that the important name of Sidgwick should occur misspelled over and over again throughout the book.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Letter from LP to Mr. William P. Schneider, Marietta College RE: states he is sorry that Schneider cannot accept the offer of a fellowship, agrees that he is obligated to go to the University of Wisconsin if he has accepted an appointment there. [Letter from Schneider to LP May 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to Major Paul P. Stoutenburgh. RE: Discuss the invention report under contract NDCrc-38. Informs him that the Institute will not change its former decision to waive its option in matters relating to four invention reports. Informs him that the final report will be ready soon. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Is investigating the subject matters of the Invention Records for the Pauling Oxygen Meter. Informs him that Dr. Pauling will ascertain whether or not the licensee would like to change his decision about filing. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Letter from D. K. Hemmerly, Senior Investigating Officer, Office of Naval Officer Procurement, to Caltech, RE: Requests, in a form letter, a reference about Richard Barton Simpson. Encloses a form to be filled out. Handwritten at the bottom: “Ans'd by filling out form 6/8/44.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
• Letter from J. David Newburgh, to LP. RE: Informs LP that he can not accept his offer to work with him because he has been unwell. Hopes he can accept it in 1945. Plans to take some courses in the fall. Discusses his recent work. [Letter from LP to Newburgh May 26, 1944] [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]

• Copy of Telegram from LP to Mr. George Bailey, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: Asks what action can be taken since Mr. George Humphrey and Garman Harbottle were not recommended for deferment by California State Director. [Telegram from George Bailey to LP May 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Replies to the news that the contract has been turned down. Explains why oxypolygelatin should continue to be worked on. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Millikan has communicated grant application and LP hopes it will meet with approval. LP thinks Hanson's idea of having an international congress of people interested in proteins is a good one. [Reply June 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1962: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
• Letter from LP to J. David Newburgh. RE: Sorry to hear he will not be able to work in Pasadena. Looks forward to hearing about his experiments. Discusses LP's recent experiments. [Letter from Newburgh to LP May 25, 1944] [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]
• Notarized Licence Agreement between California Institute of Technology and the Government of the United States. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from LP to W.A. Osborne for an identification card. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

• Letter from Helen Lockwood, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE; Acknowledges his letter concerning Dr. Labriela. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to Dr. F. E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Submits an itemized account of the postage used for Academy business. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from LP to E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, RE: Sends comments on three candidates for the position of Chair of the Chemistry Department at Pomona. Discusses Paul Cross of Brown, Frank T. Gucker at Northwestern University, and James Lynn Hoard who is at Cornell. Suggests Hoard might be offered half-time positions at both Pomona and Cal Tech for the duration of the war. [Letter from Lyon to LP June 7, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.10, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from W. Wallace MacLean, Consultant, Technical Advisory Service, Smaller War Plant Corp., Regional Office, to the Dept. of Chemistry, Caltech, RE: States they are trying to help a small business man in finding the answer to a question regarding the production of sodium hypochlorite bleach by the Sodium Hydroxide and Chlorine Gas Method. Asks for an answer to the question, or to be directed to someone who could answer the question. [Rough Draft of letter from Unknown Sender June 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
• Note from Dr. Myron Prinzmetal, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, to LP RE: Sends LP an unpublished manuscript on burn shock for comments. Adds that LP may come visit any day convenient to him. [Letter from LP to Prinzmetal June 15, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.10, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)]
• Telegram from George Bailey to L RE: Says to send disapproved 42-A specials to Benjamin Wermiel War Manpower Commission. [Telegram from LP to George Bailey May 26, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]

• Letter from Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, to E. C. Barrett, CIT. RE: Authorizes the extension of OEMsr-153 to September 30, 1944. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to California Institute Research Foundation, Cal Tech. RE: Informs the foundation that the Navy is going to file a patent that relates to the Pauling Oxygen Meter. Advises that there is no need to change the foundation's decision about filing a patent. Requests to be told their opinion. [Letter from Youtz to LP November 20, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest K. Landsteiner RE: Returns the corrected galley proofs for Landsteiner's father's book. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP May 23, 1944, June 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Buchta, Editor, Physical Review, RE: Asks him to consider the enclosed papers by Wang, Wang, and Tsao sent to him by T.L. Ho of the University of Chekiang, China for publication in the Physical Review. [Letter from Ho to LP March 29, 1944, Letter from Buchta to LP July 14, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Research Notebook of LP, RNB 19R, pp. 20-21 RE: Molecular weight calculations.

• Letter from William H. Freeman, Jr. to LP RE: Explains that LP's text will sell better than he thought at first, hopes LP will be able to put the work into revisions that he feels it needs, goes over all of the revision he feels it needs, and sends with the letter the copy of the text he has marked. Finishes that he feels the book should not be released until the small imperfections are fixed, compliments LP on the writing overall, and asks for the copy he has marked up back if LP has no other use for it. (Various corrections to the letter in the margins in black pen) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.3]

• Letter from C. Sagt; Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. R.B. Corey. [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]

  May 31, 1944

  Dr. R. B. Corey

  Linus Pauling

  Protein crystals

  I have run across a paper by Dalton and Nelson, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 61, 2946 (1939), on a protein which forms small cubic crystals. This protein is a tyrosinase from the wild mushroom. It contains copper.

  I am mentioning this to you now so that we can keep it on file in case that we take up the study of globular proteins after the war.

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]