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July
  • Bill from Fashion Cleaners to AHP fro Dry Cleaning. $3.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Photo: Crellin Pauling feeding a small deer. Mt. Wilson, California. “Mt. Wilson July 1949 Crellin 12 years” “626" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #3771] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.19]
  • Photo: Crellin, Ava Helen, Linus, and Linda Pauling standing in a garden. “July 1949” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #721] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.5]
  • Photo: Professor Hubert Alyea standing outside the Mt. Wilson observatory with Ava Helen and Crellin Pauling. Mt. Wilson, California. “Prof Hubert Alyea from Princeton Ava Helen Pauling Crellin Pauling at Mt. Wilson July 1949 626” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.20]
  • The dissociation energy of carbon monoxide and the heat of sublimation of graphite. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 35 (1949): 359-363. Written by: Linus Pauling and William F. Sheehan, Jr. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1949p.13]
  • The resonating-valence-bond theory of metals. [Reprinted in: International Conference on the Physics of Metals, (The Hague: M. Nijhoff, April 1949) Netherlands Physical Society, Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 12-17, 1948.] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1949p.4]
  • Undated letter from Member, Committee on Membership Affairs, to Dr. Nathan L. Drake, Chairman, Committee on Membership Affairs. RE: Gives three recommendations for the charges against Greusel. Asks that two be crossed out. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
July 1
  • Bill from Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. $11.82. Note at bottom: Pd [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Vorwiler to Alden Emery, Executive Secretary, ACS, cc: LP et al RE: Informs Emery that he has spoken with Noyes who feels either Shriner or Niemann would be good candidates for the editorship. [Letter from Emery to Vorwiler, cc: LP June 30, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
  • Letter from Emil Ott, Committee on Financing ACS Publications, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Answers some of the questions raised in it. Solidifies plans for a meeting September 18th. Asks that he obtain certain information before then. Discusses the cost of production. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to Dr. Melvin S. Newman, Ohio State University. RE: Encloses his letter from April 15th. Asks how things are going, as he has not heard from him. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Pamphlet of the Organization of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences: Box #14.020 Folder #20.3]
July 2
  • Letter from W.F. Bradley to LP RE: Informs him that he will retain LP's name on file to receive current publications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
July 3
  • Note from Frederick M. Thomas to LP RE: States he has not been able to get his “Strategy for Survival”, with a preface by Einstein, published and wonders if LP has any suggestions for a publisher or a way to get it published. [Letter from LP to Frederick M. Thomas July 8, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.14]
July 4
  • Letter from Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, President, Chemical Institute of Canada, National Research Council, to LP RE: States that he is President of the Chemical Institute of Canada for the next year. States that they are a relatively new institution and that they are facing many of the same problems the American Chemical Society faced in its early days. States that he feels their only hope is to raise the scientific level of the programs and they would like outstanding chemists to give lectures before their various sections. Inquires if LP would be willing to speak before some of these sections. [Letter from LP to Steacie, July 12, 1949] [LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from Dr. Kathleen Lonsdale, University College, London, to LP RE: Discusses the decision of the International Crystallographic Conference to “explore the position concerning the production of a second edition of the International Tables”. Encloses related documents for LP to look over. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.2, file:(Lonsdale, Kathleen)]
July 5
  • Itinerary: Leave Boston for Los Angeles, arrive at 6:55 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Vorwiler to Alden Emery, Executive Secretary, ACS, cc: LP RE: Further discusses the editorship of Chemical Reviews. [Letter from Emery to Vorwiler June 20, 1949, Letter from Vorwiler to Emery July 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Educators to Weigh Aids to Americanism”, New York Times, July 5, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Teachers Hit Loyalty Oaths as Discriminatory, Useless”, New York Times, July 5, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.9]
July 6
  • Letter from Dr. C. Neuberg, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Inquires if he would be eligible for Guggenheim funds to help sponsor a lecture tour in Europe for the fall. Encloses copies of correspondence relating to the proposed lectures. [Letter from LP to Neuberg July 8, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.16, file:(N: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, to Member of the ACS Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Attaches a letter from Huntress suggesting that the date for next meeting be changed to a Wednesday. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Melvin S. Newman, University of California, to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Doesn't understand why he never received his reply. Informs him that he has already started his fellowship. Informs him of his home address. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Thomas Addis, 1881-1949”, San Francisco People's World, July 6, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.50]
  • Note from Maxine Wood asking for a response to Narciso Bassols letter regarding sponsorship of the Continental Congress for World Peace in Mexico City. Handwritten marginal note by LP states that he is “willing” to serve as a sponsor. [Filed under Assorted Peace Conferences, 1949-1962: Box # 2.010, Folder 10.2]
July 7
July 8
  • Letter from Dr. Austin Wahrhaftig, University of Utah to LP RE: Replies with details about his recent treatments of epinephrine and salazapyrin for arthritis. [Letters from LP June 9, 1949, July 12, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.17]
  • Letter from Dr. E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts, to LP RE: Reports on his visit to the UNESCO conferences in Paris and adds that he looks forward to see LP at the Abstractors' Luncheon in Atlantic City on September 20th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.2, file:(Chemical Abstracts, 1948-1956)]
  • Letter from LP to Capt. Curtis Artz, Dept. of the Army RE: LP sends Artz 30 500-mL units of Oxpolygelatin and a copy of their report on it (which he would like returned). At this time, he does not plan on continuing research on the substance. [Letter from Artz June 21, 1949; Artz's reply June 15, 1949] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1946-1952: Box #6.003 Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from LP to Frederick M. Thomas RE: States he doesn't have any suggestions about an agent or a publisher as he has not had much experience in the field. [Note from Frederick M. Thomas to LP July 3, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.14]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. C. Neuberg RE: States that it wouldn't be worth his time to apply for a fellowship for a short trip as the Guggenheim Foundation provides fellowships for the entire year. Adds that the deadline has passed for this year. Suggests Neuberg contact the government for contribution under the Fulbright Act. [Letters from Neuberg to LP July 6, 1949, July 13, 1949]
  • Letter from Prof. George Glockler, Department of Chemistry, State University of Iowa, to LP RE: Inquires if LP has come out with a third edition of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” [Letter from LP to Glockler7-13-49] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.15, file:(Glockler, George)]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. James C. Warf, Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California cc: LP RE: Urges him to reconsider his reasons for not collaborating with Dr. Pecsok in the second qualitative analysis book in LP's series, gives some of Warf's points and gives his refutes to them and explanations for why Warf is needed. Suggests he stop by Cal Tech for a chat with LP. [Memo from Freeman to LP July 22, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
July 9
  • Article: “Tenney is Forced Out!”, The Open Forum, July 9, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — Loyalty Oaths at the University of California, 1941-1961: Box #2.033, Folder 33.14]
  • Letter from Dr. E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Reviews, to Dr. J.J. Bikerman, cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his interest in the matter abstract length, and assures him that the issues will be resolved shortly. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.2, file:(Chemical Abstracts, 1948-1956)]
  • Letter from Dr. S. K. K. Jatkar to LP RE: States that he is presently working on the dislocation theory of ionic solids. Mentions that he is interested in getting a teaching fellowship at the Institute so that he can study developments on the Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from Jatkar to LP June 15, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.15, file:(J: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Wilbur H. Miller, Chairman Public Relations and Educational Committee, to LP. RE: Sends a photograph. Encloses a copy of the news release. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
July 10
  • Invitation to American Continental Congress for World Peace for Monday, July 18th at 8 O'clock in New York City. [Filed under Assorted Peace Conferences, 1949-1962: Box # 2.010, Folder 10.2]
July 11
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to H. C. Urey, University of Chicago. RE: Informs him that there is an opening for a speaker on Atomic Energy at the International Congress of Industrial Chemistry. Asks if he would be willing to give such a talk. Requests that he reply promptly. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Stephen L. Tyler, American Institute of Chemical Engineers. RE: Asks if he knows who is going to attend the International Congress of Industrial Chemistry. Informs him that they are looking for a speaker on Atomic Energy. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Sidney Weil of the American Safety Razor Corporation to LP RE: Responds that he cannot give out the formula due to commercial secrecy, but encloses some samples blades. Letter from LP to the American Safety Razor Corporation RE: Asks about the properties of duridium, the metal mention in the ad for the Silver Star Razor Blade appearing in the June, 13, 1949 issue of Life. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.12, file:(American Safety Razor Corporation, 1949)]
  • Letter from William J. Taylor to LP RE: Thanks LP for the reprints by W.D. Medlin. Discusses his feelings about the reprints which were on the radial distribution method to the analysis of the structure of crystals. [Letter from LP to William J. Taylor April 29, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.14]
July 12
July 13
July 14
  • Letter from B.K. Green to LP RE: Discusses the need for clarification in the classification of some chemical reactions, mainly oxidation-reduction and acid-base reactions. [Letter from LP to Green July 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.13, file:(G: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to Dr. Melvin S. Newman, Ohio State University. RE: Informs him that he may not use the Fellowship while teaching, and cannot interrupt one of the six-month periods to teach. Is willing to make the fellowship available in 1950 and 1951. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from the Young Progressives Educational Foundation to LP inviting LP to join their Board of Directors. Included is a prospectus and two fliers.
July 15
  • Correspondence, Offprint re: Supreme Court case of the United Defense Committee of Public Employees Against “Loyalty” Checks, July 15, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.10]
  • Letter from Capt. Curtis Artz, Dept. of the Army to LP RE: Thanking LP for his assistance in their study of Oxypolygelatin by supplying the substance and the report. [LP's letter to Artz July 8, 1949; LP's next letter to Artz July 15, 1949] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1946-1952: Box #6.003 Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from Charlotte Davida Franchi, of the United Defense Committee of Public Employees Against “Loyalty” Checks, to LP. She is enclosing information about their Supreme Court case and invites LP to attend a private meeting to help their committee reach its goals.
  • Letter from Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, President, Chemical Institute of Canada, National Research Council. Thanks LP for the letter. Expresses his understanding that this is a busy year for LP, as President of the American Chemical Society. Tells LP that they will contact him next year regarding a visit to Canada. [Letter from LP to Steacie, July 12, 1949]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Francis E. Blacet, UCLA, RE: Describes Dr. M. Szwarc's current work in the dissociation energies of molecules by pyrolysis. States Hugh Stott Taylor has arranged a trip to the eastern U.S. and Szwarc would like to come west. States he is trying to arrange some lectures for Szwarc and asks if they would be interested in having Szwarc come, and be willing pay a little something towards the expenses. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. G. H. Richter, Rice Institute, RE: Describes Dr. M. Szwarc's current work in the dissociation energies of molecules by pyrolysis. States Hugh Stott Taylor has arranged a trip to the eastern U.S. and Szwarc would like to come west. States he is trying to arrange some lectures for Szwarc and asks if they would be interested in having Szwarc come, and be willing pay a little something towards the expenses. [Letter from G. H. Richter to LP July 21, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Henry Eyring, University of Utah, RE: Describes Dr. M. Szwarc's current work in the dissociation energies of molecules by pyrolysis. States Hugh Stott Taylor has arranged a trip to the eastern U.S. and Szwarc would like to come west. States he is trying to arrange some lectures for Szwarc and asks if they would be interested in having Szwarc come, and be willing pay a little something towards the expenses. [Letter from W. J. Burke to LP July 27, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Warren C. Johnson, University of Chicago, RE: Describes Dr. M. Szwarc's current work in the dissociation energies of molecules by pyrolysis. States Hugh Stott Taylor has arranged a trip to the eastern U.S. and Szwarc would like to come west. States he is trying to arrange some lectures for Szwarc and asks if they would be interested in having Szwarc come, and be willing pay a little something towards the expenses. [Telegram from Warren C. Johnson to LP July 25, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Letter from Melvin S. Newman, University of California, to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Explains the situation from his point of view. Suggests that he have the Fellowship for 4 months in 1949 and 6 months in 1951. Asks if he can talk to LP about it. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from Owen J. Roberts, president of the Atlantic Union Committee, to LP asking if LP will become a charter member of the Committee.
  • Reprint from Science, Vol. 110, “The Inheritance of Sickle Cell Anemia.” by James V. Neel. [Filed under LP Science: Non-Pauling Reprints re: Sickle Cell Anemia research: Box #6.012 Folder #12.1]
July 16
  • Bill from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for $38.98 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from Elisha Hanson, Law Offices of Hanson, Lovett & Dale, to LP. RE: Writes in regard to an unauthorized us of the name of the society in an advertisement. Assumes it was done without his knowledge. Informs him that he needs to take care to differentiate between LP the individual and LP the ACS President. Suggests that he advise the groups not to use the name of the ACS. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Note from Betty Hill to LP RE: Discusses a mysterious apparatus that her neighbors appear to be using to harm people. States that the police are doing nothing to solve the problem. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Speech of Paul J. Kern, Acting Chairman at “Call to a Bill of Rights Conference”, Henry Hudson Hotel, New York City. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues, Assorted Materials re: Civil Liberties: Box #2.046, Folder 46.7]
July 17
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Tel & Tel” $25.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Ed. Co” $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $11.34 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
July 18
July 19
  • Letter from Beth Wilson, Executive Editor, Science, to LP RE: States she has seen a recent statement that LP has made about the ACS needing to work continually on improving chemists' pay and conditions of employment. Asks him if he would be willing to write an article about this for their journal. [Letter from LP to Miss Beth Wilson August 15, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #374.6]
  • Letter from George E. Farrand to Dr. Lee A. DeBridge, President, Cal Tech, RE: Thanks him for allowing LP and Beadle to carry out work through the “Laurabelle Arms Robinson Cancer Endowment Fund.” Notes the income for that fund and the Henry M. Robinson Trust for the year. [Letter from Farrand to Beadle and LP July 19, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.6, file:(Farrand, George E.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Eli Lilly and Company, RE: Mentions his trip to Boston to see his son. Sends a statement about his traveling expenses to Indianapolis for reimbursement, which total $150.00. Adds that he has heard Stanley Swingle has accepted an appointment with Eli Lilly and Co. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Werner Nowacki, Universität Bern, RE: States he is pleased that Nowacki was given an appointment. Adds that Zechmeister has recovered and may still visit Switzerland. Discusses work on DL-threonine at the Cal Tech labs. [Letter from Nowacki to LP June 19, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277.15, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
  • Letter from LP to Wilbur H. Miller. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter to LP and G.W. Beadle from George E. Farrand, Attorney, RE: States that he is enclosing a copy of the letter that he wrote to Dr. DuBridge which he wrote after reading a statement that refers to the “Laurabelle Arms Robinson Endowment and the Cancer Problem”. [Letter from LP to Farrand July 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.6, file:(Farrand, George E.)]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. David P. Shoemaker RE: Suspects that Mr. Knop is going to take more photographs of NaCd2, which he finds unnecessary at this point. Asks Shoemaker to look into it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat Ac” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
July 20
  • Bill from Union Oil Company of California for $18.03 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Itinerary: Cauldron Club - definite [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary of LP to L.G. Sillen, American-Scandinavian Foundation, RE: States the Athenaeum has had a recent cancellation and will be able to accommodate he and his wife. Encloses a guest card and confirmation note. [Letter from L. G. Sillen to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf May 29, 1949, and telegram from Beatrice Wulf to the Athenaeum July 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Letter from Henry Margenau, University of Washington, to LP RE: Invites LP to give an informal talk on August 21 in Montecito, CA on behalf of Mr. F.L. Kunz. [Letter from Kunz to LP July 31, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #122.8, file:(Foundation for Integrated Research)]
  • Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Asks if a meeting of the Committee to Initiate Plans for the 75th Anniversary is planned for September. Would like to have his advice on what the committee should do. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.2]
  • Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Shall be pleased to serve as a member of the Committee on Financing ACS Publications. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from LP to B.K. Green RE: States that Green's letter on chemical bonds was interesting and that he agrees with his comments. [Letter from Green to LP July 14, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.13, file:(G: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dan Campbell RE: Discusses paper on artificial antibodies. [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]
  • Letter from LP to George E. Farrand, Attorney, cc: President DuBridge and Professor Beadle, RE: Thanks him for his recent letter and his information about the Laurabelle Arms Robinson Cancer Endowment Fund. [Letters from Farrand to LP and Beadle, from Farrand to DuBridge, July 19, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.6, file:(Farrand, George E.)]
  • Letter from LP to James F. Mathias, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Will be glad to see Dr. Melvin S. Newman regarding his fellowship and states that he will wait for Newman to contact him. Thinks the Foundation should adhere to the direction of the Committee, but he will let him know after the interview. [Reply to Mathias July 18, 1949] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from LP to Jean Gerard, Industrial Chemistry Society. RE: Is pleased to learn of the plans for the International Congress of Industrial Chemistry. Informs him that he will not be able to attend the event. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Maxine Wood, for the American Continental Congress for World Peace, to LP, RE: informs that the Sponsors of the Continental Committee for World Peace unanimously consented that LP and Dr. W.E.B. Bu Boise be the two US vice-presidents for the Congress. [Filed under Assorted Peace Conferences, 1949-1962: Box # 2.010, Folder 10.2]
  • Letter from T. C. Thomas, Capt., Office of Naval Research to All Office of Naval Research Contractors in the Eleventh Naval District, cc: LP RE: Instructions for technical and final reports on Naval Research projects. [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1963: Box #14.031 Folder #31.1]
  • Telegram from Beatrice Wulf, Chemistry, Caltech, to the Athenaeum RE: Confirms the reservation for Prof. and Mrs. L. G. Sillen for August 22-26. [Letter from Executive Secretary of LP to Prof. L. G. Sillen July 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Manor Market. Cash for Linda” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
July 21
  • Letter from Arthur Cherkin, VP and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc. to LP RE: Thanking LP for visiting their facilities with Dr. Campbell and discusses some points about producing Oxypolygelatin. [LP's reply August 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1946-1952: Box #6.003 Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from Arthur Hanson, Law Offices of Hanson, Lovett and Dale, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has received his letter. Informs him that Mr. Hanson is out of town. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Emil Ott, Hercules Powder Company, to Dr. E. C. Britton, Dr. C. A. Kraus, LP, Dr. C. A. Thomas. RE: Informs them of the next meeting of the Committee on Financing the ACS Publications. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from G. H. Richter, Dept. of Chemistry, Rice Institute, to LP RE: States that they cannot accommodate a lecture by Dr. Szwarc at the Rice Institute at this time, but thanks LP for the opportunity. [Letters from LP to Prof. G. H. Richter July 15, 1949, to Dr. M. Szwarc August 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Letter from Paul J. Kern, Bill of Rights Conference to “Co-Sponsor” RE: Details happenings at the Bill of Rights Conference in New York on July 16-17 for which he was a sponsor. Sends appreciation for his invaluable association. [Attached are papers presented to the Conference and resolution adopted] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues, Assorted Materials re: Civil Liberties: Box #2.046, Folder 46.7]
  • Letter from Robert Bienaime, to Kruyt, President of the International Union of Chemistry. RE: Has decided not to attend the next conference of the International Chemistry Union. Gives reasons why. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • List of Members of the Continental Committee of American Continental Congress for World Peace. [Filed under Assorted Peace Conferences, 1949-1962: Box # 2.010, Folder 10.2]
  • Paul J. Kern thanks LP for his sponsorship of the Bill of Rights Conference, held in New York on July 16-17. He sends LP copies of the main papers presented and a resolution adopted at the plenary session.
  • Photo: Group photo of participants in the Tenth Anniversary Dinner for the Industrial Relations Section of the California Institute of Technology. Los Angeles, California. “Tenth Anniversary Dinner” “Industrial Relations Section” “California Institute of Technology” “Biltmore Hotel - Los Angeles - July 21, 1949" “17871 Weaver 49" Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.15]
July 22
  • Bill from Myrtle Vencil for $219.69. Note: Pd. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. F. W. Adams, Society of Chemical Industry. RE: Casts his vote for the Perkins Medalist. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.5]
  • Letter from Spencer S. Kingman, President, United Laboratories, Ltd., RE: States that he appreciated meeting him at the Cauldron Club dinner and enjoyed LP's talk and discussion of hemoglobin. Expresses interest in having some cooperative efforts with LP's lab. [Letter from Lp to Kingman September 7, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.14, file:(K: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Ting-chang Kwoh, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, to LP RE: States that he is finishing his PhD, discusses his interests in chemistry and states that he would appreciate consideration for a full time research opportunity. (Notes above text: “JGK would take him on if Kwoh can get an outside fellowship.” “JGK interested?”) [Letters from LP to Eyring March 8, 1949, from LP to Kwoh August 2, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.14, file:(K: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Memo from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Hopes that LP can convince Warf to participate in a quantitative analysis text, explains that he asked Dr. Deming to include a tabular page which correlates with a number of the more modern texts in use, and explains that he offered Deming a lower royalty for his quiz book so that they could get a lower price, and thus have greater sales. [Letter from Freeman to LP July 8, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
  • Telegram from F. W. Adams, Secretary, Society Chemical Industry, to LP. RE: Is awaiting his vote for the Perkin Medallist to complete the arrangements for the medal meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.5]
July 23
  • Letter from K.E. Hamblen to LP RE: States that he will send a series of specimens showing the transitions of basalt through laterite to gibbsite. Also thanks LP for the structure of the mica minerals and makes mention of some of his work with obsidian. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to The Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, cc: Alden Emery, RE: Informs them that the ACS, the largest chemical society in the world, and its publications are not listed under the heading “Chemical Societies” in Volume 5 of the Encyclopedia. Suggests they write Emery to obtain detailed information for inclusion. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.7, file:(Encyclopedia Britannica, 1949, 1951, 1961, 1968-1969, 1971, 1973)]
July 25
  • Bill from Athenaeum to LP for $6.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Paul Emmett, Mellon Institute, to LP RE: Details some tests Dr. Emmett made on treated silica gels sent to him by LP. Asks LP where Mr. Dickey got the indicators he used, as they have been unable to find methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl oranges. Adds they want to test and see if age has influenced the samples in any way. Apologizes for not seeing LP while he was visiting Pittsburgh, but he and his wife were away in New Hampshire. Informs LP that his colleagues were very excited by his speech and are now interested in electron distribution in metals. [Letters from LP to Emmett May 16, 1949, August 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
  • Letter from Dr. W.P. Gugelmann to LP RE: Reports that they will not be able to come to Pasadena until spring 1950 due to visa difficulties. Hopes that LP will still be willing to allow him to come work at Cal Tech next year. Invites LP to visit if he comes to Switzerland. [Letters from LP to Gugelmann February 16, 1949, August 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.13, file:(G: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from I Amdur, Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to LP. RE: Informs him of a recent meeting devoted to how to facilitate educational reconstruction in war-devastated areas. Asks if the ACS would consider organizing a fund-raiser campaign among the American Chemists to raise money to rebuild laboratories. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from James F. Mathias, Associate Secretary, to Dr. Melvin S. Newman, Ohio State University. RE: Informs him that LP has agreed to discuss his tenure problems. Asks him to arrange the interview. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from Nathan L. Drake, Committee on Membership Affairs, to unknown. RE: Reminds him of the action brought against Greusel. Encloses a folder with the supporting evidence. Asks that he return the voting strip once he has examined the evidence. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Note from Walter Bauer, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Enclosed formal invitation to LP to serve as member of the Scientific Advisory Committee at Massachusetts General Hospital. Invitation letter attached. [LP's reply August 2, 1949] [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008 Folder #8.1]
  • Telegram from Warren C. Johnson, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Says, “Would like to have Dr. Szwarc as lecturer here anytime during coming year and will provide honorarium of $125.” Handwritten at the bottom [in LP's handwriting?]: “Balcet - $50 at UCLA” [Letters from LP to Prof. Warren Johnson July 15, 1949, to Dr. M. Szwarc August 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
July 26
July 27
July 28
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of his letter. Asks what time would be most convenient to meet in Atlantic City. Discusses the financial aspect of the celebration. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.2]
  • Letter from Fernando Luiz Carraro to LP RE: Informs him that his previous letter was mistakenly addressed to Berkeley. Goes on to reiterate what he expressed the previous version. [Letter from Carraro to LP 7/26/48] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box:#74.17, file:(C: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from President Robert Bienaime, Society of Industrial Chemistry, to LP. RE: Has taken notice of the letter to Jean Gerard. Would like to use Amsterdam as an opportunity to develop relations between the Americans and the French. Informs him that the attitude of the Secretary-General of the international Union has brought them to take the position outlined in the enclosed letter. Hopes to see him in Paris. Informs him that they will send a delegation to the Congress in 1951. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Telegram from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Approves of the alphabetical order of awards. Informs him that Lamb's address will go next, then LP's. Informs him of the title of his address. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
July 29
  • Article: “Two Aspects of the Loyalty Problem”, Theodor Rosebury and Melba Phillips, Science, Vol. 110, July 29, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.11]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that there is a possibility of making a regular column in C&EN covering hazardous chemical reactions. Informs him of the suggestion of adding a committee member to the Committee on Hazardous Materials to focus on that. Asks if he is willing to make the appointment effective immediately. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from George Scatchard, M. I. T. to LP RE: Scatchard is concerned about carelessness in the manufacture of Oxypolygelatin and thinks that LP should oversee production procedures to further refine the product. [LP's letter to Scatchard July 7, 1929] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1946-1952: Box #6.003 Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from Martin Kilpatrick, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, to LP. RE: Encloses a check to reimburse him for his travel expenses. Thanks him for coming. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from the American Continental Congress for World Peace to LP. [Filed under Assorted Peace Conferences, 1949-1962: Box # 2.010, Folder 10.2]
July 30
  • Letter to LP from Prof. A. Gillet, Service d'Electrochemie, Universite de Liege, RE: Sends a letter of introduction for his son, a doctor in physical-chemistry, who will be working at Universities in Pennsylvania and Chicago, and may possibly visit Cal Tech. Asks LP send his comments on the J.H. Simons and Ward. V. Evans, the professors his son will be working with. [Letter from LP to Gillet August 16, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.13, file:(G: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Writes cheque to “Kalmbach Publishing co. 3 years subscription to haubs” $11.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
July 31
  • Bulletin included in Kunz July 31, 1949: There is a note in the left margin: “Dr. Pauling/ This is a very important/ group to get to know, as an/ antidote & counter-weapon/ against witch hunters.” Tells who will be present at the workshop, where they have registrations from, who is hosting the workshop (Montecito School for Girls), and how to get to the school.
  • Informational sheet on reservations for the workshop: Wives are invited, fee for attendees is $45, wives $35, with a $10 deposit on all reservations. General attendance fee (for community members) is also $10.
  • Letter from F.L. Kunz, Counsellor on Studies, Foundation for Integrated Education, Inc., to LP RE: Invites LP to the Western Workshop on August 21 and asks him to send a telegram indicating how long he can spend with them and on what topic. Encloses three informational fliers. (Note in pen in bottom margin: “Glad to attend Montecito Workshop and speak Sunday on ^Integration of the Sciences Probably stay Monday. My wife will come too. LP”) (Notes in pencil in left margin: “sent collect 8/2/49.” “8/3 west union reported message left with [?] Co.”) [Letters from Margenau to LP July 20, 1949, from Kunz to LP August 4, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #122.8, file:(Foundation for Integrated Research)]
  • Program for the 3rd National Workshop on Integrated Education: Describes the type of programs and their focus groups, the morning workshops and their times, the evening “forums” and their leaders.