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• Draft of letter from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss, University of Pennsylvania. [Letter from LP to Prentiss January 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Undated Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Asks two questions about his findings. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Undated memo from Dr. L. Zechmeister to LP RE: Thanks him for the letter from LeRosen but states he cannot make any comments on the manuscript. [Letter from LeRosen to LP January 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.8]

  February 1, 1945

  Dearest Paddy:

  Today two letters plus the anniversary card which I liked very much. A nice letter from young Linus came, too, with a picture of him and Julee. He is a dear boy. He said Public Relations had taken pictures of him as the Honor Graduate of his group — that perhaps it would be in the post paper.

  Last night it began to rain in earnest and continued steadily today. I hated to go out and take the little children home but I didn't do it last Thursday and felt that I couldn't default again.

  Little Crellie was at home however and seems to be quite sick — fever 101 this afternoon. I'll call Dr. McMillan if he isn't better in the morning. It has nothing to do with last weeks rash which went away completely. The little fellow said his head was too heavy this morning.

  Linda, Peter, Chippy, and I are well and really glad that it is raining. The children enjoy taking their two buses.

  Hah[?] — our first kiss — or something!! I'd barely met you 23 years ago this January. The idea! But the card is very nice anyway. Linda says it shows the kind of girl you really like and would like to have married. You see that she has your number.

  I am going to send the two children with Dr. Bell tomorrow. Shall I go down to the ration board for more gasoline? I suppose I must.

  Mary called and told me about Carl's appendectomy. It must have happened suddenly.

  I'm glad you are getting along well and having a good time. Isn't it awfully foolish of Freddie to throw away these good opportunities this way? I'm so sorry to hear that Moe isn't too well. He should be careful.

  Did I tell you about reading "Locomotive God"? Yes I did but didn't send the letter.

  I'm happy to say I've recovered my good sense and am my cheery self once more. Linda wishes me to say "Hello" and that she loves you. Crellie was very taken with the x-ray of him and me. He said he wanted really to see his bones — the little lad.

  Good night and much love to you your girl, Ava Helen

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.9]

  February 1, 1945

  Dearest love:

  I enclose some stamps, in case that you are out of them.

  This morning I went out to see Keidelberger, who is the same as ever. He is a generous person — he got his wife to agree to stay home from the Budapest Quartet concert so that I could use her ticket, but I refused. Someone told me that H., who is an ardent stamp collector, sold his collection a few years ago to give the money to a friend in trouble.

  I also interviewed a Guggenheim applicant, Chargaff (not American born). He wants to write a book, and he complained that American publishers won't advance him $2000 the way Springer in Germany would have, and that American foundations never give money without strings attached. [sketch of a right hand giving the "thumbs down" sign]

  Then I had luncheon with Warren Weaver. He said that he has a deep-seated suspicion of a certain Goetz [?], and he asked if I knew about skullduggery regarding some funds some years ago — the R.F. decided not to cause a scandal. Then he suggested to me that at its December 1945 meeting the F ⁿ would be pleased to consider an application for a large sum of money to be expended on protein research over a long period!

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  On leaving I saw the name George W Gray and his room number, and I asked to see him, so that could report to you — but unfortunately he was out.

  I then went to Censorship, and fooled around all afternoon, together with Robley Evans! We had a good time. He is working on blood, too — preservation of whole blood.

  I talked with Weaver about Cohn's interference with our plasma substitute — Warren started the conversation, by asking if I knew about Jack William's troubles. He discussed the question of what makes Cohn behave in this way — and said that he was afraid that Cohn's efforts to make himself the scientific hero of the war would in the long run cost him a great deal!

  I still have a bit of soreness in my throat and ear, but my cold hasn't developed.

  Nine more nights to go (no more, I hope — though I haven't reservations back yet!). I love you.

  Your own

  Paddy

• Memorandum from Frances R. Montgomery, Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to Responsible Investigator. RE: Informs them that for the purpose of preparing the CMR budget estimates they must have recorded in this office all personnel actively engaged on project. [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 “C.A. Morse. Star News. Times etc 1-1 to 3-1" $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Newsweek. 40 weeks sub” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “R. Ed. Laundry Dec” $10.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $6.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $22.79 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.10]

  Sunday morning, 830

  Dearest love:

  How I would like to be with you - fifteen days have gone by since I saw my little love, and about six more must still be lived through before I am back with you.

  I am sitting in the Grand Central Station, having got in form Boston an hour ago, and registered at the Biltmore, where no room is yet free. Manhatten early on Sunday morning is still less lively than Pasadena. I walked along 42^nd St looking for a movie - but they are all closed, and open on Sunday at 11:30! I could see only a half-dozen people all up and down Fifth Ave! And about one taxi! There are now more people about, especially in the Station.

  I enjoyed my day at the Rockefeller Institute - I had lunch with Rous and Alfred, and talked with Gasser. Alfred turned down the Cold Spring Harbor job. I had supper with the M's (having had to give up my room) and then took the train to Boston. Our meeting was several hours late in beginning because Richter was delayed by 36" of snow in Upper New York.

  I have enjoyed talking with Lamb. He, poor fellow, is restricted in his activities by his heart - he cant carry his bag, nor go upstairs, without causing a very painful attack of angina pectoris; but he is cheerful about the business.

  Our meeting lasted until 7; I then had dinner with Richter and Lothrop, went to a newsreel, and got on the train.

  Reba has invited the Otto Leour's and the Michalis's to tea today, I thing I'll just stay in my room (if I get one) until tea time. My sore throat and ear are no longer sore, and I did not get a cold!

  I love you, darling

  Your own

  Paddy

  xxxxoooo Love to Crellie, Linda, and Peter.

  P.S. 9AM - I'm now in my room - No.1609. I'm going to read the Sunday Times, and rest - and perhaps go to a museum before the tea.

• Letter from Bradley Dewey, President-Elect, to LP. RE: Is forwarding the data on the nominees for the Award in Pure Science. Lists the nominees. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from Charles L. Parsons, to Dr. Robert A. Millikan, CIT. RE: Has received his proposals. Will be looked over as soon as the society is set up. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from George Tunell, Geophysical Laboratory, to LP RE: States he will be in Pasadena in April and asks when they could meet to discuss crystal structures. [Letter from LP to George Tunell February 15, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10]
• Memo from W. R. Stott to LP RE: Provides information LP requested during a previous discussion of budget expenditures. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

• Letter from George G. Wright to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, Office of Scientific Research and Development. Discusses the studies they have been doing on the dye's ability to pick up various proteins on several papers. Agrees with Lothrop that the section of dye in detecting proteins will not detect solid transfer. Notes that he is trying to make plans to visit east with LP. Attached is the Office of Scientific Research and Development's Receipt of Classified Material from Wright to Lothrop, for this letter. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.11]

  Feb 6, 1945

  Dear love:

  I seem to have reservations back, and so should reach you, if the train gets to Chicago on time.

  Our meeting today was very interesting — Alan Gregg this morning, Chancellor Chase of NYU & many others this afternoon. I think that our plans are taking shape.

  Your letter and Crellin's arrived. I hope that you get the gasoline.

  I haven't heard from Marcus Hobbs.

  Tonight our committee dines at the Century Club.

  Love to you, and the children,

  Paddy

• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Encloses copy No. 15 of the red book supplied to them by the Office of Censorship. Cautions him about the confidentiality of this book. Comments on several points from the book. Asks him to keep this book as long as he needs it or until they ask for it to be returned. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Receipt of two confidential instruction sheets in separate carrying boxes of meters. Letter will follow. [Letter from LP to Prentiss January 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Letter from Manuel F. Morales, Lt. (jg), U.S.N.R., National Navel Medical Center, to LP RE: Sends the paper he referred to in their interview. Clarifies which reprints he was interested in. Thanks LP for speaking with him. [Letter from LP to Morales February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]

• Letter from Rudolph Nagy, Research Department, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, to LP RE: Describes the research they have been carrying out with phosphor structure. Asks LP for information on Willemite, which appears to exhibit discrepancies. [Letter from LP to Nagy June 12, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.12, file:(N: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Informs him of the results of the tests. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Letter from Homer W. Smith, Medical Advisory Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of a change in plans. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Telegram from Karl Compton to LP. Tells LP the dates and times for the organization meeting and informal session for the Research Board for National Security. Says that he will mail a notice sometime later LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

• Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President of the National Academy of Sciences, to LP. Invites LP to attend the dinner that the Council of the Academy, the Chairman of the National Research Council, and he are holding on March 9th before the meeting of the Research Board for National Security. [Letter from LP to Jewett, February 28, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Letter from LP to Commander Chalmers L. Gemmill, US Naval Air Training Center. [Letter from Chalmers to LP January 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

  February 12, 1945

  Commander Chalmers L. Gemmill

  U. S. Naval Air Training Center

  Pensacola, Florida

  School of Aviation Medicine

  Dear Commander Gemmill:

  I believe that the answer to the questions in your letter of 25 January 1945 can be expressed in the following way. Our oxygen meter indicates directly the partial pressure of oxygen, under the conditions in which the oxygen is introduced into the meter. The reading of the partial pressure of oxygen is essentially independent of the presence or absence of other gases.

  Inasmuch as the instrument indicates the partial pressure of oxygen in a gas, the reading of a gas mixture containing water vapor should be changed on removal of the water vapor to a value greater by division by the quantity one minus the ratio of the water vapor pressure to the total pressure. If the instrument is kept at body temperature, then the ratio would be as indicated in your letter; if, however, the instrument is at a lower temperature, the correction factor would not be so great.

  The answer to your last question about the reference pressure for the instrument is that the instrument always indicates the partial pressure of oxygen in absolute pressure units, either millim[e]ters of mercury or fractions of a normal atmosphere, depending upon how your instrument is calibrated. The fraction of oxygen in the gas under investigation would then be obtained by dividing the reading of the instrument by the total pressure of the gas under the conditions on measurement.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:fh

  cc: to Dr. Arnold O. Beckman

• Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Understands that Hurd would essentially create a new book. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from William Astbury to LP RE: Once again asks about the use of Hollerith machines, requesting a sample pack of 11 cards from the Cal Tech machine to see if they will be compatible with those at the his university in England. Also asks for information on how they deal with the method of least squares as used by Hughes. [Letter from LP to Astbury, December 6, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.18, file:(Astbury, William T, 1937-1961)]
• Summary of Immunochemistry for January 1945 [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Summary of NDRC Chem-13 from January 1, 1943 through January 31, 1945. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Summary of NDRC Chem-15 from October 1 through January 31, 1945. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Homer Smith, New York University. RE: Recommends inviting representatives from USC, Stanford, and UC to the Chicago meeting. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

• Article, New York Times. "Unity for Peace as for War," by Winston S. Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, J. Stalin. LP Peace: Box 3.021, Folder 21.4
• Letter from Chester S. Keefer, Medical Administrative, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that it is necessary for him to resign from his post as Responsible Investigator on contract OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Report on oxypolygelatin for the Engineering and Science Monthly. Six copies. [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, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them that Eyring, Gilman, Hibbert, and LaMer will be presented to the members as candidates. Tries to stimulate thought concerning possible new candidates. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
• Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbot Laboratories, to LP. RE: Requests information on the experiments with 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 Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Sends an article from the Times. Asks him to send him a statement of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development to EC Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: Informs of the approval of the additional funds requested as well as the time extension. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. D. Tourtellotte, Knox Gelatine Protein Products. RE: Advises him not to expect a great deal of information to be obtained under the sponsorship of CMR. Points out the qualities that make oxypolygelatin better than regular gelatin. [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. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Thanks him for the information on treatment of kidney trouble. Clarifies that his illness is chronic Bright's disease, glomerulonephritis. Notes that while his treatment is purely dietary, he is interested to know that Vitamin C can be used with sulfa drugs. [Note from Holmes to LP January 29, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.8, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
• Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP has a high opinion of Dr. William C. Boyd as a serological investigator and believes that any money the Foundation contributed toward his work would not be wasted. [Hanson's letter January 26, 1945; Hanson's reply February 16, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
• Letter from LP to Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him of the commercial firms with whom they have made connection with in the manufacturing of 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 LP to Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Encloses a letter with information about commercial firms with whom they have had contact with. [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 N.D. Rayner, International Business Machines Corp., RE: Reports on their use of the punch-card machines, emphasizing that Cal Tech has become very dependant for both war and scientific research. Notes that it was Dr. Eckert who originally suggested their use. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184.1, file:(International Business Machines]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter, Dr. A.B. Lamb, Mr. S.E. Eaton, Dr. B.L. Clarke, Dr. E.C. Pierce, and Dr. E.H. Harvey. Outlines the itinerary for LP's visit to Washington in late February and early March. Handwritten notes by LP concerning the dates of his arrival and where is he staying. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Newspaper Clipping: Find Substitute for Plasma”, Los Angeles Daily News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.3]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Bares Plasma of Nontoxic Gelatin”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Daily News, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Los Angeles Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.1]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Los Angeles Times, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.11]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Find Gelatin For Use as Blood Plasma”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.2]

• Bank of America deposit slip for $302.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Letter from D. Tourtellotte, Knox Gelatine Protein Products, to LP. RE: Offers facilities to assist in the experimental production of 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 Karl T. Compton, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to LP. Informs LP that the organization meeting of the Research Board for National Security will be held on March 10th and that there will be an informal gathering and dinner on March 9th. [Letter from LP to Compton, February 27, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Letter from LP to Dr. George Tunell, Geophysical Laboratory, RE: States he should be at Cal Tech in April, but if he is not Tunell should contact Dr. Robert B. Corey. [Letter from George Tunell to LP February 5, 1945, note from George Tunell to LP September 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10]
• Letter from Mrs. Paul Ellsworth, to LP. RE: Asks why oxypolygelatin isn't used more often instead of people having to donate blood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Develop Substitute for Blood Plasma”, New York Times, February 15, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]

• Letter from Dr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company, to LP. RE: Found that six samples of polysaccharides have reach Pasadena safely. Thanks Beard for his hospitality while in New York. Informs Beard that Dr. George Wright, Frank Lanni, and William Eberhardt will be in New York in March. Asks that they would be allowed to visit the Lederle Laboratories. [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 Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Thanking LP for the comments on Boyd. He looks forward to receiving LP's request for further support from the Foundation. [LP's letter February 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]
• Letter from G.A. Richter to LP, cc: Dr. Campbell. Informs LP that he has reviewed Dr. Lothrop's report of the February 3rd meeting. Tells LP that after he sends the screeds, which they are to subject to the "tropical room," to him for exposure, he will send them back to LP for development. Says that he is looking forward to LP's improvements of the physical development procedure, that he has sent him 3 parcels of paper samples in connection with the study of gelatin content of commercial paper, that he plans to send the dyestuffs to LP tomorrow, that he suggests LP includes gelatin as one of his protein procedures with the work that depends on direct stain development, and that it was decided that Dr. Harvey continue his work on the acid violet stain. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Manuscript, Program: Blood Substitutes, Los Angeles Academy of Medicine, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1945s.1]
• Meeting Minutes of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

• Letter from Dr. Philip Levine, Rh Blood Testing Laboratory, Ortho Research Foundation, to LP RE: Writes he enjoyed talking with LP while in Pasadena. Mentions he heard Dr. Beadle of Stanford give the Harvey Lecture. Sends reprints and encloses items about LP and Dr. Campbell. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from Ruth E. Babcock, Assistant Regional Chemist of the Office of Censorship, to Dr. George G. Wright, Crellin Laboratory at CIT. Gives him the results obtained from the various reagents. Discusses the contents and the actions of the last reagent. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from W. A. Lubs, Assistant Chemical Director, to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Recommends further consideration of monographs on specific subjects be postponed indefinitely. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Phillip S. Owen, National Research Council. RE; Cannot attend subcommittee meeting on March 16th. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Telegram from Phillip S. Owen, National Research Council, to LP. RE: Informs him of the subcommittee meeting on March 16th. Asks if he can attend. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr” $20.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Handwritten travel report by LP. Outlines LP's travel and corresponding expenses during January and February 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

• Letter from F. W. Willard, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a letter from Dr. Lubs regarding a series of monographs in the dyestuffs field. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from G.A. Richter to LP, cc: Dr. Chadwell. Tells LP that he is sending 6 dye stuffs which Dr. Carroll feels have affinity for proteins and gives details on the substances. Suggests that LP measure their effectiveness against acid-violet dye. Attached is a list of 6 dye stuffs and the Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material for the letter. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from LP to Dr. E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories. RE: Informs him that there hasn't been any new development with oxypolygelatin. Informs him that very little has been done with it because CMR has lost interest. Informs him of the superiority of oxypolygelatin over gelatin. Two copies. [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 Mrs. Paul Ellsworth. RE: Informs her of the purposes of oxypolygelatin, and how that affects the amount of blood donations needed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Asks if LP requires students applying to graduate school at Cal Tech to take the Graduate Records Exam, and if so, what his opinions on the test are. [Letter from LP to Noyes February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
• Letter from W. R. Stott to BB Bender RE: Instructs to consolidate Account 1327 with 1300. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

• Letter from I. H. Chayen, Director, British Glues and Chemicals Ltd., to the Publications Department, CIT. RE: Requests published matter 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 J.R. Van Fleet, President, United States Vanadium Corporation to LP RE: Reminds LP of the visit Van Fleet made to him in reference to work being done by Prof. Zechmeister in chromatographic absorption, explains they have W.D. Wilkinson, a young man who is well qualified to carry on the work that applies to their problem, and Prof. Zechmeister has agreed to meet with him. Appreciates the value of this contact and knows Wilkinson will enjoy meeting both LP and Zechmeister. [Letter from LP to Van Fleet March 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.13]
• Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. A. O. Beckman, National Technological Laboratories. RE: Asks if Beckman can fix the suspension in the model “L” meter for the Bureau of Aeronautics. Requests to know the cost of such an endeavor. Would appreciate Beckman's opinion as to modifications and changes which he would incorporate in a production model. Gives some details about the requirements for such an instrument. [Letter from Prentiss to LP, February 20, 1945] [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, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Have received two model “K” meters. Has no objection to LP keeping one of the meters for research. Sending specifications from the Bureau of Aeronautics concerning suspension and scale for the model “L” meter to Dr. Beckman. [Letter from Prentiss to Beckman, February 20, 1945] [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 G.A. Richter to LP. Acknowledges LP's receipt of 1 S. O.. and 1 package. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

• Letter from F. F. Johnson, Blood Fractions Department, Cutter Laboratories, to LP. RE: Asks for details 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 Harry V. Welch, Secretary, Southern California Section, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his kind letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]

• Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Final Patent Report Oemsr-584 (also including inventions made under predecessor contracts NDCrc-38, 200, nad OEMsr-326). [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]

• Letter from LP to Dr. D. C. Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney. [Notes from Mellor to LP December 14, 1944, July 16, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.7, file:(Mellor, David P.)]

  February 23, 1945

  Dr. D. P. Mellor

  Department of Chemistry

  The University of Sydney

  Australia

  Dear Dr. Mellor:

  I was very pleased to hear from you again. Dr. Niemann has returned to Pasadena, and has told us about his visit with you. I shall look forward to reading the account of your work on the light absorption of nickel complexes. Under separate cover I am sending you two copies of my preliminary freshman text. I am planning, as soon as the war is over, to rewrite this little book, and to incorporate in it a number of chapters on descriptive chemistry so as to make it complete. I have been well pleased with the results obtained during the last few years in our freshman course with the use of this book, amplified of course with additional material in the lectures. I enjoy lecturing to the freshmen, and I propose to continue giving these freshman lectures.

  It would be fine if Dr. L. E. Sutton were to come to Sydney. If he were to do so, I hope that he would pass through Pasadena. I hope also that it will be possible for you to come here for another stay.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:fh

• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. George G. Wright, c/o Dr. A.B. Lamb, Department of Chemistry at Harvard University, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Informs him of the changes that have been made to the itinerary from his February 14th letter. Mentions that they have made reservations for him and briefly discusses plans for his visit to Washington. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Note from Fred Allen to LP RE: Informs him that he is seeking other employment, as he has differing views from the department head at Purdue on how to teach introductory courses. Asks if LP has any recommendations of even part-time work. Mentions that LP's work on synthetic plasma made the front page of Allen's local paper. [Letter from LP to Allen February 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-49)]

• Letter from Roy Franklin Barton, to H. W. Barton. RE: Informs him that he was rescued yesterday by a coup that rescued 2125 people. Relates recent history. Informs him that he isn't ill. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from WV Houston to Captain EN Parker RE: Discusses request for CIT to work on researching torpedoes. Suggests proposal to the Institute Trustees. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter, Dr. E.C. Pierce, Col. H.R. Shaw, Dr. B.L. Clarke, Dr. E.H. Harvey, Dr. R.D. Evans, LP, and Dr. H. M. Campbell. Informs them that the attached letter is being distributed as a report because it is felt that the information it contains will be of reference value. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma. H2O” $2.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Time for Linus Jr” $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Dr. Edward A. Doisy to LP RE: States that they missed him at the meeting in Chicago and expresses hope that LP is recovered from his illness. Looks forward to seeing him in Denver. [Letter from LP to Doisy March 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Chester S. Keefer, Medical Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Submits his resignation as Responsible Investigator of contract OEMcmr-153. [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. F. F. Johnson, Cutter Laboratories. RE: Informs him of the manufacturing of 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 LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Is of the opinion that the importance of dyes in chemistry generally is such as to justify the preparation and publications of monographs in this field. Has no definite suggestions to make. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from LP to Lt. Manuel F. Morales, Lt. (jg), U.S.N.R., National Naval Medical Center, cc: Henry Allen Moe, RE: Thanks Morales for coming to New York to speak with him while still ill. Suggests Morales consider coming to work at the Cal Tech labs after recovering. Sends further comments on Morales paper that they discussed with Moe at breakfast. Returns the manuscripts and suggests it be revised before publication. Sends greetings from Frank Lanni. [Letters from Morales to LP February 8, 1945, March 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. W. R. Stott, Assistant Comptroller, CIT. RE: Informs him of his resignation as Responsible Investigator, and requests that Dr. Dan Campbell take his place. [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 Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester. [Letter from Noyes to LP February 19, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]

  February 26th, 1945

  Professor W. Albert Noyes, Jr.

  The University of Rochester

  Department of Chemistry

  Rochester 3, New York

  Dear Albert:

  In answer to your letter of February 19, let me say that at the present time candidates who make application for work in our department are not required to take the Carnegie Graduate Record Examination either prior to submitting their application or after they have entered upon their graduate work. However, the decision was made recently that applicants for admission to the Graduate School of the California Institute of Technology be requested to submit the result of the Examination if available. The California Institute has also arranged to give the Examination to its graduating seniors who wish to take it.

  In past years we have received only two or three applications in Chemistry which included the Carnegie Graduate Record Examination result. We were interested in the Examination, but our experience with it was not great enough to justify our putting much weight on the results presented by the candidates. It is our hope that this Examination will be of some use to us in the future; but I anticipate that we shall continue to rely largely on the grade records and the recommendations.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:fh

• Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. Reuben E. Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories. RE: Informs him that sales of the Pauling Oxygen Meter do not bar Wood from filing a patent application. Suggests that he execute the patent application for the Navy Department, and explain the situation fully. Attached list of sales. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Memo from A.H. Walter to LP. Attaches a copy of Supplement No. 1 to Contract No. OEMsr-1406. Asks for a memorandum from LP indicating his approval of the supplement. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Memo from David P. Shoemaker, to LP. RE: Suggests that the two remaining model “K” meters remain at CIT. Discusses his progress with the magneto-susceptimeter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. Atkinson For Linda's Teeth” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $5.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Fortner & Laud. Battery” $8.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Homer W. Smith, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Is sorry he couldn't make it to the Chicago meeting. Informs him of the next scheduled meeting. Will be sending a draft of a memorandum, asks for LP to wire suggestions back. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory RE: Expresses interest in Palmer's recent work and requests that Palmer come visit for a few days to discuss his work and spend time in the lab with them. Suggests early April. Expresses condolences for Dr. Stitt's operation. [Letter from Palmer to LP March 8, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304.3, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
• Letter from LP to President Karl T. Compton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Apologizes that he has to give up his trip to Washington and so will not be able to attend the meeting of the Research Board for National Security on March 10th. [Letter from Compton to LP, February 15, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Writes cheque to “First Fed. Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1 payment” $630.72 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Letter from E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has offered the position of Chair of the Chemistry Department to Prof. Frank T. Gucker. Congratulates LP on the development of the blood plasma substitute. [Letter from LP to Lyon March 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from F. W. Willard, to Dr. Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard University. RE: Asks if he would like to undertake a monograph on the chemistry of blood. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Says that he will not be able to attend his dinner on March 9th because he is busy with the press work in connection with a war research project in Pasadena. [Letter from Jewett to LP, February 12, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Letter from LP to Fred Allen RE: Replies that he would like to hire Allen for a war project that he is directing. The appointment will last at least a year, be full time and pay $350 a month. [Note from Allen to LP February 23, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-49)]
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Feb 28 ‘45) and Bank of America deposit slip for $668.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]