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January 23, 1952
 
LP to G. Scheibe
LP to G. Scheibe. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue Re: Has asked Dr. R. Byron Bird to "speak on Wednesday, Feb. 20th," so he hopes that this does not interfere with something Jerry had arranged.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: looks forward to Dr. Bird's visit. Has titled the scheduled chemistry seminar talk for Dr. Bird "Intermolecular Forces in Gases." [letter from Dr. Bird to LP 1-21-52, letter of response from Dr. Bird to LP 2-6-52]
  • Letter from Ramon M. Esteve, Jr. to LP RE: Is forwarding a manuscript of a paper that he just wrote and is considering for publication to LP so that LP can please critique it. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Ramon M. Esteve, Jr. 2-4-52].
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to Prof. Todd of U. of Cambridge RE: requests assistance in finding a man to replace Dr. Corwin Hansch at Pomona College while he is on sabbatical. [related letter from Dr. Pierce to LP 11-28-51].
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to LP RE: thanks LP for his kindness in trying to help him find a replacement for Dr. Hansch at Pomona for a year. Appreciates the letters that LP wrote to Drs. Todd and Robinson of England. Will try for Helmkamp if nothing else works out. [letter from LP to Dr. Pierce 1-17-52].
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to Sir Robert Robinson RE: writes requesting assistance in finding a man to replace their Dr. Corwin Hansch of Pomona College who will be on sabbatical for a year. [related letter from Dr. Pierce to LP 11-28-51].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K.M. Rudall RE: thanks for the letter and the three additional films. Goes on in detail to answer Dr. Rudall's question about the nature of the substance producing the crystalline patterns as being proteins. [letter from Dr. Rudall to LP 1-17-52].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Dr. G. Scheibe RE: in accordance with Dr. Scheibe's request, LP sends reprints of their papers on the protein problem. Brings up a matter that Prof. Sommerfeld and Dr. Scheibe had discussed about electing LP for corresponding member of the mathematics-science class of the Bavarian Academy of Science. He would be glad to be elected. [letter from Dr. Scheibe to LP 1-16-52].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. R. S. Shankland of Case Institute of Technology RE: sends those of his metals reprints and he still has.
  • Memo from Robert F. Bacher to the Graduate Committee of the Physics Dept. RE: The memorandum outlines guidelines on tuition scholarships, graduate teaching assistantships, and graduate research assistantships.
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: enclosed is a bill for legal services and expenses, with a note that CIT should be responsible for the bill.
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to J.T. Mason, Chairman, Industrial Employment Review Board, Munitions Board cc:LP RE: Request for a postponment on the appeal hearing for an additional three months.
  • Letter from the ONR to A. H. Walter [copy sent to LP] RE: Informs A. H. Walter that they received the proposal that was sent on 1-14-52 and that they will forward it to the physics department. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
  • Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. to Dr. Rossini, cc: Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Contants [LP was a member] RE: Discusses the definition of the chemist's mole. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
  • Letter from Jesse DuMond to Dr. Rossini, cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his 1-19-52 letter. Discusses at length issues associated with it. [6 pages] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
  • Telegram from Dr. Charles Gaupp, of Reed College, to LP RE: Is delighted to schedule LP for an evening lecture on February 12. Would like LP's topic as well as publicity pictures. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s]
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