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January 29, 1952
 
LP to Gunnar Bergman
LP to Gunnar Bergman. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to Himself RE: Notes an issue of the Journal of Chemical Education [J. Chem. Ed., 29, 42 (1952)] in which there is an article by K.J. Mysels of the University of Southern California. It states that propositions are used in the qualifying examination for candidacy for the doctorate in chemistry. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1952a].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: LP gives his opinions of Dr. Walter S. Root, which are largely negative. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 1-26-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
  • Letter from LP to Frederick R. Eirich thanking him for his letter and that he had already decided not to offer Melvin Shoenberg a position, but his letter assured him he had made the right decision. [reply to Eirich [1-24-52]
  • Letter from LP to Melvin D. Shoenberg saying that he and Corey are not able to offer him a position this year. [reply to Shoenberg 12-14-51]
  • Memo from LP to Gunnar Bergman RE: describes information found in the Strukturbericht, vol. 3, by H. Perlitz about the alloys of gold and lead. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #19].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Gaston F. Bell RE: LP refers Mr. Bell to some literature regarding the structures of heteropoly acids, as Mr. Bell requested in his letter to LP. [letter from Mr. Bell to LP 1-22-52, follow up letter from Mr. Bell to LP 2-4-52]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Don Berry RE: Thanks Mr. Berry for the painting that he sent. Says that the structure of sodium that he was working on when Mr. Berry was in Pasadena was the wrong one and so the puzzle remains. Suggests signing the painting. Asks what plans Mr. Berry has for the future.
  • (No date) Letter from W. H. Buck to LP RE: Presents a hypothesis regarding antibodies and asks LP for criticism. [letter of response from LP to Mr. W. H. Buck 1-29-52].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. W.H. Buck RE: says that the suggestion that Mr. Buck made in his letter regarding antibodies has been discussed for many years. Experiments have been made, and accordingly, they have yielded negative results. [letter from Mr. Buck to LP 1-29-52, see above, NO DATE].
  • Note from Mrs. Rowand Edwards to Cal Tech RE: How to remove a stain from antique lace. Writes in the hope that someone at Cal Tech can suggest some methods of removing stains from lace. [letter of response from LP to Mrs. Edwards 2-1-52].
  • Copy of a Letter from LP to Yale University, U of Calif. Berkley RE: a letter of recommendation for Theodore Einwohner in his pursuit into graduate school.
  • Letter from LP to the Committee on Fellowships and Scholarships of the U. of Chicago RE: writes an appraisal of Peter H. Verdier as he is applying for graduate school at the U. of Chicago. [copy of filled out application answers included with the letter] [filed under V: Correspondence 1952].
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Claremont Hand Prints amount: $7.73
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe to LP RE: sends a photostat copy of the Telluride Association case decision.[photostat included] [related letter from Henry Allen Moe to LP 1-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17].
  • Letter from Professor W. M. Latimer of the Dept. of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the University of Berkeley to LP RE: writes a recommendation for Dr. Z. Z. Hugus, a professor in inorganic chemistry with aptitude in quantum mechanics. [Letter from LP to Prof. Latimer 2-5-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Latimer, Wendell)].
  • Letter from LP to David Crockett RE: LP was glad to receive Mr. Crockett's 1-17-52 letter informing him that his membership on the Scientific Advisory Committee continues for another year. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
  • Telegram from Dr. Gaupp to LP RE: Writes that Reed College would be honored to host LP during his stay in Portland. Wishes to know his preferences for room reservations. [reply from LP sent 1-30-52][Filed under LP Speeches 1952s]
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