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January 21, 1952
 
LP to William Jones
LP to William Jones. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP gives his opinions regarding a recent meeting with Hardin, who is being considered as a Guggenheim fellow. LP gives a negative impression of him and discusses descrepencies in his research. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 1-14-52].
  • Letter from J.B. Culbertson, Cornell College, to LP RE: attempt to firm up plans for LP to give a lecture at the college. [Reply from LP to Culbertson 1-24-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles M. Grossman RE: Enclosed is a copy of LP's statement ot the press regarding the firing of Dr. Richard Lippman from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. [In reply to letter from Grossman to LP 1-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
  • Letter from Dr. R. Byron Bird to LP RE: Thanks LP for the invitation to visit Cal Tech. Plans to visit starting on February 18. Is pleased to have the opportunity to speak to the chemistry seminar. [letter from LP 1-17-52, letter of response fro LP 1-23-52] [There is a note in pencil on the lower left of the paper that says "Asked to be put on wait list."]
  • Letter from LP to Professor William H. Jones of Emory University RE: In response to Prof. Jones last letter, LP gives him some suggestions for men that could fill a spot at Emery University for a third man in their physical chemistry staff. He notes men such as Bill Eberhardt at Georgia Tech and Dr. Kenneth Hedberg from Cal Tech. [letter from Prof. Jones to LP 11-30-51].
  • Letter from C. V. Newton of the California Walnut Growers Association to LP RE: requests LP's assistance in the planning of the 1952 Alumni Seminar. Lets LP know that two members of the committee will request an interview in the near future to discuss their general plans for the Seminar.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert C. C. St. George RE: as Dr. St. George requested in his letter, LP has written to Dr. Statz in support of his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. [letter from Dr. St. George to LP 1-14-52].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Elmer H. Stotz, Secretary of the American Society of Biological Chemists, Inc. RE: writes a letter of support for Dr. St. George in his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. [related letter from LP to Dr. Robert C. C. St. George 1-21-52].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George G. Wright RE: in response to Dr. Wright's letter, LP writes that he hopes that he will get his researches written up and published, as his prospect of success in applying for a fellowship depends on it. Gives additional Guggenheim Fellowship information. [letter from Dr. Wright to LP 1-15-52, note from Dr. Wright to LP 1-31-52].
  • Letter from W.N. Lacey to LP RE: Minutes from a Committee on Graduate Study meeting on 1-21-52. Discussed were pay rates of graduate students, which were discovered to be lower than average among other universities. Attached is a list of what particular fields of study typically pay graduate students.
  • Material from National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act [LP on letterhead as "Initiator"] RE: Sends an Open Letter to President Truman protesting setting up concentration camps under the McCarran Act. Requests signatures and any contributions.
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Contants [LP was a member] RE: Encloses a copy of the 1-15-52 letter from Dr. DuMond. Writes that he agrees with the changes submitted by Dr. DuMond and requests that members let him know whether or not they agree so he can publish the results in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Contants [LP was a member] RE: Refers to his letter sent December 17 [1951?] regarding the definition of the chemist's mole. Asks for comments on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gaupp RE: In reply to the 1-14-52 letter, LP informs Dr. Gaupp that he will be arriving in Portland February 11 and will leave for Vancouver two days after that. He would be glad to give a talk on February 12.
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