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• Letter from Dr. W. O. Brown to LP RE: Poses questions about the sedimentation phenomenon of erythrocytes and coccidioidomycosis, and asks to come see LP in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Brown May 3, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Department of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley, RE: Replies that he is sure Lu will accomplish something while with Pitzer at Berkeley. Looks forward to seeing him in Pasadena and encourages him to come back to work at Cal Tech if at all possible. [Letters from LU to LP April 26, 1945, May 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
• Monthly progress report no. 6, by LP for OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Receipt for classified material from George G. Wright, Calif. Inst. Tech., to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Writes cheque to “Polytechnic - $114 Crellin's tuition + $50 registration fee” $164.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from H. S. Reed, Div. of Plant Nutrition, University of California, to LP RE: States he did not visit Pasadena earlier since he was sick with the flu. Asks what group the Southern California Academy of Science associates with, and what is the nature of their meetings. [Letters from LP to Dr. H. S. Reed April 27, 1945, from H. S. Reed to LP May 18, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]

• Letter from Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr. to LP RE: Informs him that he will be in Palo Alto for a few days due to the death of his father, after which he still plans to visit Pasadena around May 11th. [Telegram from LP to Crawford April 30, 1945, Letter from LP to Crawford May 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. W. O. Brown RE: Replies that he would be glad to speak with him about the questions posed and gives him a schedule of the best days to see him. [Letter from Brown to LP May 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]

• Letter from Dr. E. Brand to LP RE: Sends manuscript on lactoglobulin for comment. (Note in pencil in left margin: “Carl: Any comments? LP”) [Letters from LP to Brand April 23, 1945, June 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from Joseph C. Guffy to Dr. Robert B. Corey, cc: LP, RE: Sends Progress Report from April 17 to May 4 about the work done and results found. [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 Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expense statement. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from Naomi Sarlet, Secretary to Mr. Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks for the return of the copy of Outward Room.. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Summary of Immunochemistry for April 1945; Summary of NDRC Chem-13 from January 1, 1943 through April 30, 1945; Summary of NDRC Chem-13 for April 1945; LP's calculations. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Writes cheque to “Caltech. Drugs” $19.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Letter from LP to Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr. RE: Expresses his condolences at the death of Crawford's father. Anticipates Crawford's arrival on the 11th. [Letter from Crawford to LP May 3, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Roger Adams. Asks his advice about suggesting a small contract between the RBNS and CIT for work on Navy proposal No. 5 and discusses the matter. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results on LP's condition and asks her to thank LP for his recent letters. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

• Copy of memorandum from Dr. E.C. Pierce, Office of Censorship, to Captain Summers, Office of Strategic Services, cc: Richter and Lothrop, copied by WCL, 5/12/45 for Drs. A.B. Lamb and G.G. Wright. Outlines the characteristics of enemy agent communications which have led to their detection by censorship. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014
• Letter from LP et al to Congressman Carl Hinshaw RE: Write in support of the McDonough Scientific and Technological Manpower bill, H.R. 2827. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.10, file:(H: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Donald Andrews. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.11, file:(Andrews, Donald, 1936-1945,1969)]

  May 7, 1945

  Professor Donald H. Andrews

  Department of Chemistry

  Johns Hopkins University

  Baltimore, Maryland

  Dear Donald:

  I am writing to ask some questions in connection with the system of using prepositions in the oral doctorate examination. We instituted this system in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering just ten years ago, and we are still making use of the system, with which we are well satisfied.

  It is my understanding that after Dr. Harker came to Hopkins, the same system, or one closely related, was put into operation by you. Harker was the first man to use propositions in his examination at the California Institute.

  Would you tell me whether or not the system is still in use at Hopkins, and give me some additional information about it as used by you - just when it was started, what the regulations are (if they are given in the catalogue, will you please have a copy sent to me?), whether you are well satisfied with the scheme, and so on. Also, if you know about any other American university which uses the system, please let me know. I suppose that you yourself are interested in it as a result of your period of work in Holland.

  I am thinking about writing a little statement on this subject for publication in Science. It seems to me that doctorate examinations tend to be rather dull for everybody, unless some means is found to enliven then.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:fh

• Memo from LP to Dan H. Campbell. RE: Informs him of a conversation he had while in Washington. Suggests that Campbell begin to make large batches of Oxypolygelatin. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Telegram from Dr. Bryce J. Crawford, Jr to LP RE: Requests LP reserve him a hotel in Pasadena for Friday through Sunday. (Notes in pencil Re: details of reservation.) [Letter from LP's secretary to Crawford May 8, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]

• Letter from E. J. Crane, Editor of the Chemical Abstracts, to LP. RE: Discusses his suggestions in regard to the titles in the Chemical Abstracts. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
• Letter from LP's secretary to Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr. RE: Informs Crawford that a room has been reserved for him at the Athenaeum. [Telegram from Crawford to LP May 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from Robert B. Corey to Professor V.W. Meloche, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, cc: LP, RE: States he is now preparing the monthly report to be submitted to LP and requests a report of what is going on in the department. Thanks for the letter of April 19 but says there is not a current need to use his laboratory for polarographic work. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. George G. Wright, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at CIT, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Informs him that Dr. Bates of General Printing Ink Company has reported results where the silver physical is applied in two stripes, with silver nitrate being first. Says that he got developments are good as those from the dunk and swabbing methods, by blotting at the right moments. Notes that Wright should repeat this work and see if he receives similar results. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Telegram from Homer W. Smith, to LP. RE: Asks if he has received his copy of the summary. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Writes cheque to “Coast Rubbish Co. Garbage Removal. Feb 1 44 to May 1 45" $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Memorandum from J.A. Furer, Rear Admiral, U.S.N. (Ret.), Coordinator of Research and Development, to the members of the Research Board for National Security. Forwards a reprint of an article on "Scientific Research and Modern Warfare," that he wrote for the March issue of the Proceedings of the U.S. Naval Institute. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Homer W. Smith, New York University. RE: Informs him that he has received a summary. Approves it and the revised letter completely. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Approves of his expense statement. Informs him that the next meeting will be June 9-10. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Writes cheque to “Amer. Ass. University Prof. Dues” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O.” $4.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Claif. Tel. Co” $7.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Charles R. Fordyce, Chairman of the Lecture Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Rochester Section of inaugurating a series of lectures to be known as the Harrison Howe Lectures. Extends an invitation to him to come and be the first lecturer. Would like it to occur in early November. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from Dr. E.J. Rausch, Fullerton Manufacturing Co., to LP RE: Requests information regarding a lab in the LA area where the company could carry out research with U.S. grown crude rubbers. Adds that Frank Schwietzer suggested they contact LP. (Note in pen under letterhead: “Dr. Emerson: Have you any suggestion? LP”) [Note from Emerson to LP July 5, 1945, from LP to Rausch July 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.11, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Purposes to minimize the amount of correspondence between this office and individual members of the Board. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from Hugh S. Taylor to Professor Eyring RE: Discusses the decision to conduct the final public oral examination by means of propositions for the PhD degree. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms”$25.87 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “C.J. Gould. Dec 8 44 to June 8th 45" $30.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “First Fed. May 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
• Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. Feb 1 Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Chemistry Budget. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Telephone message from Dr. Hubert Alyea to LP RE: Asks what amount is to be charged through the N.R.D.C. for the chemicals. Regrets that he was unable to visit during his stay. [Letter from LP to Alyea May 17, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]

• Document outlining the recommendations for lectureship for the Rochester Section. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Note from Mrs. H.A. Bocker to LP RE: Informs him that her grandmother, a doctor in Holland taught her the cure for cancer, and that she is willing to sell him the secret for $5,000. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
• Telegram from Henry Allen Moe, to LP. RE: Informs him that they do not need to meet in June due to the small amount of applicants. Thinks the decision can be made by mail. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]

• Copy of letter from Frederick B. Johnston, 1st Lt., AUS, Special Assistants Division of the Office of Strategic Services, to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, Division 19 of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Encloses samples of GA screeds, which were prepared on Opaque White Bond and on government bond paper, half by the AC Process and half with a melted pencil, for testing by the silver physical development. Lists the items in a complete medical kit. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Explains his telegrams and the facts behind the decision to cancel the last meeting. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Minutes from the meeting of the Committee on Government Contracts [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
• Telegram from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Fellowship, to LP. RE: Informs him that the June meeting has been canceled. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry” $8.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Bank of America Deposit Slip for $360.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Memorandum from Louis Jordan, Executive Officer of the RBNS, to all members of the RBNS. Corrects the misunderstanding that Dr. C.C. Lauritsen found in the last minutes of th last RBNS meeting on April 18, 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

• Letter from LP to Dr. Hubert Alyea. [Telephone message from Alyea to LP May 12, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]

  May 17, 1945

  Dr. Hubert Alyea

  Ford, Bacon and Davis

  Box 2706

  Washington 13, D. C.

  Dear Dr. Alyea:

  I was sorry not to see you on your recent trip here.

  I have charged the chemicals through our Division 19 contract. Since the amount is small, I think that there is hardly need to arrange for a transfer of charges to your contract, and I shall do nothing about it unless you prefer.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ga

• Letter from WV Houston to Lt. Comdr. OE Peterson RE: Discusses work done by CIT for the Army, Navy and other federal agencies. Outlines opinion of the faculty. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
• Memorandum from B. H. Sage, to E. C. Watson. RE: Possible future research for Section 5, OEMsr-418. Handwritten note in upper right margin “Your comments would be greatly appreciated.”
• Report to Vannevar Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development. Gives advice concerning future scientific development in the United States, specifically increasing the scientific talent in America. [Enclosure to letter from Gorbeward to LP, May 25, 1945]. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.1

• Letter from Dr. W. O. Baker to LP RE: Sends information on his work with synthetic polyamides. [Letter from LP to Baker August 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from H. S. Reed, Div. of Plant Nutrition, University of California, to LP RE: Gives more information regarding Prof. Johnstone and the Southern California Academy of Science. States LP could write and ask for more information, and explains Robert C. Miller's hesitation. [Letters from H. S. Reed to LP May 2, 1945, from LP to Dr. H. S. Reed May 24, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Letter from Norma S. Thompson, Secretary, The Rockefeller Foundation to R. A. Millikan, C. I. T., cc: LP RE: Informing C. I. T. That LP's grant request has been accepted and the Foundation will provide up to $19,000 for the coming year for researches in immunology. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]
• Letter from Rolf M. Iverson to LP RE: Discusses results of Upper gastro-intestinal tract. Diagnosis: No evidence of organic disease involving the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon or terminal ileum. [Filed under LP Biographical: Assorted Biographical Materials: Box #5.060, Folder 60.1
• Memo from Alice H. Walter to LP, cc: W.R. Scott, A. Townsend, and files. Attaches the Status Reports for the contracts CMR Chemistry 1, NDRC Chemistry 13, and NDRC Chemistry 15, reflecting the available funds as of April 30th. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.007
• Note from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Writes from Cincinnati. Asks if LP will be in Pasadena when Michaelis visits L.A. around the 20th of June. Discusses his recent work with porphyrin compounds. Recommends to him Dr. Helena Gilder who is interested in obtaining a Guggenheim fellowship. [Note from Michaelis to LP January 23, 1945, letter from LP to Michaelis May 23, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.9, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]

• Letter from N. Novicov, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of the U.S.S.R., to LP RE: States that the 220th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. will be held from June 15 to 28 in Moscow and Leningrad and asks LP to participate. States that the travel expenses will be paid by the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. [Letter from LP to Dr. Carl Anderson May 24, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Letter from Roger Adams, National Defense Research Committee of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Tells LP that he thinks it would be better not to propose a contract with the RBNS. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

• Letter from Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Discusses his difficulties with Selective Service deferment as the Pasadena Local Board has not approved his deferral despite the fact that he is working on a defense related project with Pitzer at Berkeley. Describes the situation in detail and asks LP for suggestions and assistance. Briefly discusses his API research project. Adds that if his service is not deferred, he will either have to join the U.S. armed services or the Chinese Expeditionary Force in India. Mentions that Lippscomb [sic] informed him that Dr. Dickinson has undergone a successful operation for his cancer. [Letters from LP to Lu May 1, 1945, May 24, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]

• Document of authorization for visit to LP for visitor Dr. A. S. McFarlane. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
• Letter from Charles R. Fordyce, Chairman of Lecture Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of his complete return address. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from Charlotte Acheson, Office Manager, American Russian Institute to Sir' [Att: Auditor]. Informs that on May 17, 1944 E.R. Buchman was sent a bill for $25, statements were also sent in 07 and August 1944 and May 2nd, 1945 and they have received neither response nor check. [Letter from Buchman to Business Office, June 14, 1945]. LP Peace: Box 4.010, Folder 10.1
• Letter from LP to Dr. A. L. Bloomfield. [Letter from Bloomfield to LP May 24, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]

  May 21, 1945

  Dr. A. L. Bloomfield

  Stanford Medical School

  Stanford University

  San Francisco, California

  Dear Dr. Bloomfield:

  Dr. Arthur L. Cohen of the California Institute of Technology has communicated to me your request that I look into the matter of the work which he is carrying on on the rate of healing of experimental wounds, and its relation to the Committee on Medical Research. I have done this, and hereby render my report.

  Dr. Cohen has developed a technique for wound-healing studies which seems to me to be admirable. This work has been done by Dr. Cohen as a Research Fellow in the department of Professor A. L. Haagen-Smit at the Division of Biology of this Institute. It is the opinion of Professor Haagen-Smit, as expressed to me, that Dr. Cohen’s work is of very high quality. The same opinion has been expressed by Dr. A. van Harrefeld, Associate Professor of Physiology.

  In view of these facts, and the statements made by Dr. John F. Lockwood in his letter to Dr. Cohen, I judge that it would be wise for Dr. Cohen to be encouraged to continue his work, under the auspices of the Committee on Medical Research. I hereby so recommend.

  Dr. Cohen’s appointment at the California Institute of Technology extends until June 30, 1945. I have found that Professor Haagen-Smit feels that work in wound-healing is so far out of the field of his training and interests, the organic chemistry of biological substances, that he does not wish to have the work continued under his auspices. In particular, he is not willing to make a proposal for an OSRD contract on which he would serve as Responsible Investigator. Moreover, Professor A. H. Sturtevant, Chairman of the Division of Biology, has informed me that the work is so unrelated to that being carried out by any member of the professorial staff in the Division of Biology that no staff member desires to serve as Responsible Investigator for such a contract. It is my understanding that under these circumstances the California Institute of Technology will not make the proposal to the Committee on Medical Research for an OSRD contract for work on wound-healing.

  In view of the fact that the would-healing work which Dr. Cohen is carrying on is not closely related to the other activities of the California Institute of Technology, I wish to make the suggestion that consideration be given by the Committee on Medical Research and the other interested parties to the possibility that Dr. Arthur L. Cohen be given employment under one of the existing wound-healing contracts. In particular I would suggest that possibility of his transfer to the Columbia University contract under which Dr. Edward L. Howes is carrying on his work. It seems to me that this would be the most satisfactory way of getting the work that Dr. Cohen is doing continued, and correlating it with other wound-healing work being done under CHR auspices.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  Linus Pauling:gw

  cc: Dr. H. C. Naffsiger, Dr. John F. Lockwood

• Letter from E. J. Crane, to Organic Chemist. RE: Asks for input on the Chemical Abstracts, keeping in mind that the paper restrictions will soon be lifted. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, c/o Prof. Carl Schmidt, Department of Biochemistry, U.C. Berkeley, RE: Replies that he should be in Pasadena on June 20th when Michaelis plans to visit. Suggests that Dr. Helena Gilder apply as soon as possible for the Guggenheim Fellowship, as selections will be made by September. [Note from Michaelis to LP May 18, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.9, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]

• Letter from Bradley Dewey, President-Elect, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Parsons would appreciate it he would return the vitae of those that were proposed for the American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield to LP RE: Thanks him for the report on Dr. Cohen's research. [Letter from LP to Bloomfield May 23, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Carl Anderson, c/o Dr. R. L. Novde, RE: States he has received a letter, just like Anderson has, from the Russian Embassy regarding the 220th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. and repeats the letter. Asks Anderson to speak to the Russian embassy and the National Academy of Sciences to discuss travel arrangements and find out who else is going. Handwritten at bottom: “See Russian Embassy.” [Letters from N. Novicov to LP May 19, 1945, from LP to Dr. Frank B. Jewett May 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Department of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley, RE: Discusses Lu's problems with the draft board, noting that after the Form 42-A Special Revised is certified and the physical examination conducted, Lu should get his deferral. Reports that Prof. Dickinson is getter better although he still requires another operation. [Letters from Lu to LP May 20, 1945, June 9, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E. B. Wilson, Jr., Harvard University RE: Sends a copy of a review of their book by Professor Gazulla of the University of Madrid, says he is sure Wilson will be interested to see it. [Letter from Wilson, Jr. to LP June 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
• Letter from LP to Dr. H. S. Reed, Div. of Plant Nutrition, College of Agriculture, University of California, RE: Describes the Southern California Academy of Sciences, especially focusing on membership and meetings. [Letter from H. S. Reed to LP May 18, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]

• Letter from Helen Gorbeward, Secretary to Mr. Henry Allen Moe, to LP. Mr. Moe sends a copy of the current draft of the report to his Committee to Dr. Bush. Would appreciate a detailed criticism of the document. [Report to Vannevar Bush, May 17, 1945]. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.1
• Writes cheque to “vromans. Books for Paddy” $161.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from LP to Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, RE: States he has received a letter from the Russian Embassy regarding the 220th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. and repeats the letter. Says how important he thinks this opportunity is and inquires about the travel arrangements. Asks to be wired any information. Handwritten at bottom: “See Russian Embassy.” [Letter from LP to Carl Anderson May 24, 1945, telegram from W. H. Kenerson to LP May 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]

• Letter from Charles Coryell to Edwin Buchman, forwarded to LP RE: Discusses plans for expanding the chemistry program at Cal Tech after the war. [Memo from Buchman to LP May 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68.2, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)]
• Manuscript Notes: “A Discussion of the Intensity of Absorption of Light” [Filed under LP Science: Calculations and Manuscripts by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1930-1949: Box #3.002 Folder #2.15]

• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him of suggested dates of the September meeting. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Asks Dr. Addis if he would change his plans in order to stay with LP and AHP during his next trip to Pasadena rather than with Dr. and Mrs. Campbell so that LP and Dr. Addis may discuss LP's upcoming trip to Russia. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
• Letter from W. H. Kenerson, Executive Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: States that Dr. Bronk will be in Europe and has therefore been appointed representation of the Academy, and says that Dr. Field and one other are also intending to go. Says it is too difficult to make all the arrangements at short notice for a large group of Americans to go. Handwritten at the bottom: “See Russian Embassy.” [Telegram from W. H. Kenerson to LP May 28, 1945, letter from LP to Dr. W. H. Kenerson May 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Memo from Alice H Walter, to B. B. Bender. RE: Informs her that CIT has received a letter of intent to become Supp. no. 4 to 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]
• Memo from Edwin Buchman to LP RE: Forwards him a letter from Charles Coryell regarding his post-war plans. [Letter from Coryell to Buchman May 27, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68.2, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)]
• Telegram from W. H. Kenerson, Executive Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Says the academy is sending one delegate to Russia, and only two or three can secure transportation through the State Department. States that a letter will follow. [Letters from LP to Dr. Frank B. Jewett May 26, 1945, from W. H. Kenerson to LP May 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]

• Letter from Charles R. Fordyce, Chairman of the Lecture Committee, to LP. RE: Is happy to know that he has accepted the invitation. Will write again to confirms the date. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from George G. Wright to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Notes that Lothrop's letters of May 21st and 24th and his telegram have arrived. Discusses his proposed trip east and the new methods for the development of LC 1 and 2. Explains that there are also decisions that need to be made regarding the supply of materials. Tells Lothrop that he will get to the suggested experimental work within the next week and that they are not pleased with Bates' results with their reagents, so they might send developed samples of the Bell screeds for Bates' comparison. Notes that the LC 1 screeds from Summers seen satisfactory. Describes the agenda for the rest of the work on the methods, discussing the details of several of the methods and dyes. Informs Lothrop that they are waiting for his visit to discuss the vitamin method. Says that the present financial arrangements are satisfactory, but that LP knows more about them. Attached are two of the Office of Scientific Research and Development's Receipts of Classified Material from Wright to Lothrop and Richter, for this letter and its enclosures. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from Lt. R. J. Perry, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to LP RE: Explains to LP the value that his text, “General Chemistry,” could provide to sophomores at USCG Academy taking a first year chemistry course. Explains the curriculum of the current chemistry course and its shortcomings. Attaches a list of USCG Academy's chemistry experiments and requests a list of LP's experiments from his curriculum. [Letters from LP to Lt. R. J. Perry October 24, 1944, from LP to Lt. R. J. Perry June 11, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.10, file: (P: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Memo from LP to Prof. Robert A. Millikan RE: Discusses the visit by Hamilton and the other IBM representatives to Cal Tech. Suggests a special committee be formed to discuss the design of an IBM calculating machine for Cal Tech. Suggests that Ward, Shaffer and Stewart be on the committee. [Letter from LP to Millikan June 6, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #247.1, file:(Millikan, Robert)]
• Propositions Submitted by William H. Eberhardt for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]

• Letter from LP to Dr. W. H. Kenerson, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Thanks Kenerson for the telegram and letter, and explains why he believes it is important for as many American scientists as possible to visit the U.S.S.R. Handwritten at the bottom: “See Russian Embassy.” [Letters from W. H. Kenerson to LP May 28, 1945, from LP to Mr. N. Novicov May 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Letter from LP to Mr. N. Novicov, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of the U.S.S.R., RE: States he would like to attend the festivities in Moscow and Leningrad but cannot make the necessary arrangements at this time. Says he would like to visit the Russian scientists another time. Handwritten at bottom: “See N. A. S. Correspondence.” [Letters from LP to W. H. Kenerson May 30, 1945, from Edwin S. Smith to Dr. Paul S. Epstein June 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.10]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. George G. Wright, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at CIT, cc: Mr. G. A. Richter. Attaches additional tests from O.C., which he explains to be discouraging. Discusses the dates for his visit to Pasadena in June. Suggests that Wright keep on with his plans to visit east in July. Notes that he has a story to tell him about his trip to Kansas City. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016

• Letter from V. Bush, Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Drs. W.W. Palmer, Isaiah Bowman, Henry Allen Moe, and Irvin Stewart. Informs them that he has prepared his report to the President and encloses a copy for their comments, with the report of their committees as appendices. Outlines his suggestions for a single mechanism for support of scientific research and scientific education. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.016
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘45) and Bank of America deposit slip for $668.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]