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January 14, 1952
 
Typescript: Report on Group Chemistry
Typescript: Report on Group Chemistry. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP sends in his reports on various people being considered for Chemistry and Biochemistry fellowships. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Enclosed is a copy of a letter that Moe previously sent, but never reached LP. The enclosed letter discusses a man named Dr. Burch and his grant proposal. [Reply from LP to Moe 1-16-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: requests that LP meet with Hardin and discuss his grant proposal so that Moe can get a better guage of his abilities. [In LP's handwriting at top of page: Jan 17, evening interview. Doesn't have the personality or experience for the Fellowship. Doesn't understand the one basic argument of his proposal. [Reply from LP to Moe, 1-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
  • Letter from Daniel W. Elam to LP RE: Reminds LP of their conversations in Berkeley. Says that they discussed the upcoming interest of many agencies in the study of synthetic high polymers. Reminds LP that he mentioned that the Cal Tech Engineering School might be interested in that field that he is studying and would give him an interview. Tells LP that he will be visiting Pasadena 1-21-52 through 1-23-52 and hopes to get an interview then. [letter of response from LP to Daniel W. Elan 2-4-52].
  • Letter from Mr. William Klein to LP RE: writes that enclosed is a brief description of 'Atomic Electric Circuits," showing an equivalent circuit for the hydrogen atom. Thanks LP for looking at this manuscript.[encloses part of his manuscript] [letter from LP to Mr. Klein 1-9-52, letter of response from LP to Mr. Klein 1-17-52].
  • Letter from Robert C. C. St. George to LP RE: writes to LP that he used his name for a reference in his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. Was pleased to see their paper in the December issue of "Science." Requests that LP write a supporting letter on his behalf to the Society. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Robert St. George 1-21-52].
  • Letter from Mr. H. W. Behme, Assistant to the Director at Stauffer Chemical Co. to LP RE: requests a letter of appraisal about Dr. Richard N. Lewis who they are considering for a position in their research Dept. and who submitted LP's name as a reference.
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Standard Oil Company of California amount: $57.40
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $51.96
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Arthur Heimann and Sons amount: $19.46
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Apothecary Shop amount: $1.61
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $2.90
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Richard D. Armstrong amount: $10.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Prodis Rug and Carpet Co. amount: $20.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $17.10
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Bullock's Pasadena amount: $36.71
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. John G. Sundbye amount: $12.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Gould Music Company amount: $108.15
  • AHP writes cheque: to: S. California Edison Company amount: $28.10
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $17.49
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $13.22
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $11.35
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Star News amount: $2.05
  • AHP writes cheque: to: A. C. Vroman amount: $30.54
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Southwest Museum amount: $6.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Chadwick School amount: $32.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Wool Shop amount: $55.05
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dept. of Motor Vehicles State of California amount: $33.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Richfield Oil Company amount: $29.49
  • AHP writes cheque: to: California Artists amount: $6.00
  • Letter from LP to Mr. George C. Farrand RE: Replies that he was pleased to have lunch with Mr. Farrand and Dr. Beadle and that he will update him on the work that is being done with the support of the Laurabell Arms Robinson cancer research fund. [previous related letter from Mr. Farrand to LP 1-10-53, following letter from Mr. Farrand to LP 5-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
  • Letter from LP to David Pressman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research RE: in response to Dr. Pressman's enquiry, writes that he will have to contact Endeavour for permission to use one of his diagrams. Writes about his work on proteins, crystallized muscle in particular, not so much on hemoglobin anymore. [letter from Dr. David Pressman to LP 1-9-52, letter from Dr. Pressman to LP 4-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 (Pressman, David)].
  • Letter from A. H. Walter to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), cc: LP RE: Encloses six copies of the proposal written by LP on 1-8-52.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
  • Letter from Dr. Gaupp, of Reed College, to LP RE: Was recently informed of LP's upcoming trip to Canada by LP's daughter, Linda. Wishes to know if his schedule permits him time to give a talk at Reed College on his way up. [reply by LP sent 1-21-52][Filed under LP Speeches 1952s]
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