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January  1952 > S M T W T F S     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31     Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. January - General LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: California Individual Income Tax Return for the year 1952. Lists LP's total income as $26,662.74. Lists the income from "Book and patent royalties" as $15,292.86. Under "Miscellaneous", LP writes "Bad debt. Judgement of $1800 was [illegible]me against J.B. Nottingham, who went bankrupt after paying 175", and the deduction claimed is for the remaining $1625.00. LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Handwritten notes detailing 1952 tax information. Lists organizations LP donated money to: World Student Service Fund ($5.00), Barrett Cancer Fund ($20.00), Iron Curtain Refuge Camp ($10.00), Reed College ($50.00), YMCA ($10.00). Lists Professional Societies LP was a member of: ACS, American Crystalography Association, International Society of Hemotologists, AAScW, Sigma Xi, Alum U of N.B., Fed. Am Sci, Nature, Acad. Prof Sci, Faraday Society, Am Phys Soc, AAAB, Am Acad Arts and Sci, Nat Acad Sci, CIT alumni, AAUP. Lists various business expenses. Included is a handwritten note title "Schedule F:" that explains why deductions were taken on trips to support research and promotion for textbook authoring. Lists charities given to, and the total amount given as $252.50. LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1952 W-2 form to LP from the Executive Office of the President, The White House Office. Total wages are $50.00. LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1952 Form 1099 from W.H. Freeman and Co, lists LP's payments and royalties from them as $12,538.73. LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1952 W-2 Form from California Institute of Technology that lists total wages paid by CIT to LP as $14,500.08. Pauling Scrapbook: The Vortex (Bulletin of the California Section of the American Chemical Society) [only outside cover still intact in scrapbook] [picture of LP on cover]. Pauling Scrapbook: Scalacs (Regional Bulletin of the Southern California Section American Chemical Society) articles entitled "Chemists of the Future" and "Social News" RE: discussing LP's talk on Recent advances in the theories of the Chemical Bond, as well as his receiving the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal of the California Section of the American Chemical Society. [pp.19, 23] Travel Schedule for LP and AHP for 1952. Includes two handwritten pages outlining the whole year. Also included are eight typed pages and three hand-written pages giving the itineraries for various trips, which generally span 1-2 months. LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. Pamphlet: "To Secure Justice in the Rosenberg", William A. Reuben, National Committee to Secure Justice in the Rosenberg Case. LP Biographical: Business and Financial. RE: Royalty Statement from W.H. Freeman and Company, total Royalties are $12533.00 for the dates July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952. LP Science: Box 6.003. Notes, diagrams, and photos on the structure of proteins.[no date; text written in German] LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from Popular Mechanics Magazine "Popular Mechanics Fiftieth Anniversary Hall of Fame: 1902-1952," honors 50 men of great achievement including LP. A photo and description of their work is included. LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Issue of The Vortex: Bulletin of the California Section of the American Chemical Society with LP on the cover as the winner of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal. Back to Top January 1 Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Star News article entitled "Caltech Keeps Digging Into 'World of Unknown.'" RE: discusses the work done at Cal Tech and in particular LP / Dr. Corey's discovery of the structure of proteins [picture of Dr. Corey with crystal diffraction machine]. Back to Top January 2 Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP, RE: Discusses the delivery date of the manuscripts for the revised edition of General Chemistry. Advises LP to get the manuscript to them no later than late September. He also mentions that a large amount of criticism was received regarding the problem sets, which were said to be poorly graded and not very clear. [In reply to letter from LP to Freeman 12-26-51]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b]. Letter from W. Lotmar to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter of 11-19-51 regarding "the correct b axis value of the muscle diagram." Goes on to write down some statements from his protocols of 1942 in order to avoid any misunderstanding. Also writes that he is interested to learn what has come out of the fibrin diagram of Rudall. [letter from LP to Dr. Lotmar 11-19-51, letter of response from LP to Dr. Lotmar 1-9-52]. Letter from George G. Wright to LP RE: requests LP's advice about whether he is qualified enough to apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship, as he is interested in studying respiratory enzymes. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wright 1-10-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: H.C. Hotaling and Co. amount: $33.02 AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. amount: $50.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $7.00 Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes regarding Crystallized Muscle with drawing of Byssal threads. Various lines of data on Mytilus [a genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel] edulis in sea water [p.57] [see 1-3-52 for further info.] Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: length and weight notes on data gathered on the Byssal threads of the Mytilus edulis sea mussel. Includes diagram of the mussel. [loose sheet tucked into p.62] [see 1-5-52 for previous information, 1-5-52 for additional info] Letter from Dave Shoemaker of MIT to LP RE: encloses a copy of a letter from himself to Dr. Tucker, Jr. and a draft of his latest correction. Writes of a conference on neutron diffraction that he recently attended, in particular a paper presented by Dr. Shull on the determination of magnetic moments of atoms in a metal by analysis of the magnetic scattering of neutrons. [copy of letter from Dr. Shoemaker to Dr. Tucker, Jr. included] [letter from LP to Dr. David Shoemaker 1-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #294: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)]. Letter from LP to F.C. Lindvall RE: Request that a statement be drawn up for Donald Mare, Lt. Colonel, USAF in regards to the nature of the Contracts Committee at CIT and how the classified clearance of some members on the committee would be beneficial. LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020. Postcard from a family that Peter Pauling [LP's son] stayed with over Christmas to LP and AHP telling them that they enjoyed meeting Peter and having him with them over the holiday. Back to Top January 3 Letter from LP to Professor Conway Pierce, Pomona College, RE: LP is speaking before the San Gorgonio Section on 1-11-52. He and AHP will arrive at Pierces house at 5:00PM. [In reply to letter from Pierce to LP 12-27-51]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Dr. B.D. Van Evera RE: thanks Dr. Van Evera for the last letter that indicated that something was being done for Dr. Stephen Brunauer. Says that Brunauer sent him some information about his case. Encloses a copy of the petition for Dr. Brunauer's case. [letter from Dr. Van Evera 12-27-51] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #23a (Brunauer)]. Letter from William S. Klein to LP RE: writes that he is interested in Balmer's equation, and that the study now yields an atomic concept consistent with classical physics. Goes on to describe the approach to the problem. Asks to meet with LP if he is interested in the subject. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Klein 1-9-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Peter Pauling amount: $15.00 Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: Various notes of data on Mytilus sea mussel under the main heading "Crystalized Muscle" [p.58] [see 1-2-52 for previous info., see 1-5-52 for further info.] Letter from LP to N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, RE: Pleased to accept MacKenzie's invitation to speak at the University of British Columbia. LP suggests the dates 2-13-52 to 2-17-52. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Mr. David C. Crockett of the Massachusetts General Hospital RE: Writes that his term as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee is coming to a close and that he has enjoyed getting aquainted with him. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004] Letter from LP to Prof. Conway Pierce of Pomona College RE: Discusses plans to visit Prof. Pierce on January 11, 1952. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 4 Letter from LP to J.G. Hooley, University of British Columbia, RE: Notifying that he has accepted the invitation to visit Vancouver and suggests 2-13-52 through 2-17-52 as dates. LP indicates he is especially interested in the instruction methods employed at the University. [Related letter from Soward to LP 1-18-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his planned visit to the university in mid-February. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, RE: Pleased that he is going to visit the University. He suggests days for a noon-hour lecture and then explains that he has been looking forward for some time to visit the University of British Columbia. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from J.G. Hooley, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP will be visiting the University in mid-February. Asks for LP's suggestions for activities. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks if LP could recommend a biologist named Hardin for a fellowship. [Reply from LP to Moe 1-10-52]. [Filed Under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Ben R. Meyer, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Reprimands the Board of Trustees for the firing of three physicians from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. One, Dr. Richard Lippman is LP's personal doctor. The reason for firing was their political views, which didn't agree with the members of the board. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077]. Letter from J. C. McGowan to LP RE: writes that in the past he sent LP reprints of two articles of his on the strengths of acids. He now encloses a reprint of an article on the strengths of bases and another reprint of interest. Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: data on Scallops and their shell-closing muscles, under the main heading "Crystalized Muscle" Includes drawing of Rhinites. [p.60] [see 1-5-52 for previous info., see 1-5-52 for further info as well] Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky to LP RE: writes a letter of recommendation for Robert Gromer. [letter of response from LP to Prof. G.B. Kistiakowsky 1-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kistiakowsky, George B.)]. LP Science: Box 13.017. Proposal for the extension of a contract with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds. [handwritten editorial notes by LP] Back to Top January 5 Letter from LP to Dr. Floyd E. Rowland RE: writes to "catch up" with Dr. Rowland. Writes about his current work, his illness with Bright's disease, his travels in Europe and what his kids are doing. [filed under LP: Correspondence 1953]. Pauling Scrapbook: Ontario (California) Report article entitled "Dr. Pauling to Address Chemical Society Meeting" RE: reports that LP will speak on "The Structure of Proteins" to the San Gorgonio section of the American Chemical Society. AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Laundry and Dry Cleaners amount: $10.88 AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $22.00 Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: data on the Mytilus sea mussel having to do specifically with the Posterior byssal retractor, under the main heading "Crystalized Muscle" [p.59] [see 1-3-52 for previous info., see 1-4-52 for further info.] Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: length and weight data recorded with Dr. Tyler on the Sea Cucumber and its muscles under the main heading "Crystalized Muscles" [p.61] [see 1-4-52 for previous info., see 1-2-52 for further loose sheet notes] Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: sheet of notes on the sea cucumber [loose sheet of notes tucked in p.62] [see 1-2-52 for previous info.]. Letter from LP to Dr. George E. Burch of Tule University Medical School RE: Writes that he and Dr. Itano are interested to know of the progress of Dr. Burch's clinical test of the nitrate treatment for sickle cell anemia. Mentions his work with Dr. Corey on the structure of nucleic acid. [follow up letter from LP to Dr. Burch 2-8-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24]. Back to Top January 6 Letter from Jill Brown, secretary to Professor Todd, Cambridge University, to LP RE: Notifies LP that his 12-19-51 letter to Todd has arrived, but Todd is absent until February. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001]. Letter from LP to Dr. Melba Phillips RE: writes that he is concerned that some action might be taken against Dr. Phillips in respect to a note of Dr. Hewitt's letter, listing "Dr. Phillip's case" for discussion in St. Louis. Wants Dr. Phillips to let him know if he can help out in any way. [letter from Dr. Phillips to LP 1-5-53]. Back to Top January 7 Letter from LP to Dr. Fernandez, CIT, RE: Suggests that Fernandez' current work on the electric dipole moments of halogen derivatives of methane are not interesting enough to justify continuing the research. LP suggests he begin to carry out calculations on the electronic structure of molecules such as phosphorus pentachloride instead. LP then goes on in great detail about the new project. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles: 1952a]. Letter from Irvin Fuhr, National Institutes of Health to LP RE: Notification that his research grant expires on 9-30-52, and gives renewal instructions. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020]. Letter from Newell S. Gingrich, University of Columbia, to LP RE: Informs LP that the date of 4-16-52 would work best for a lecture to be given at the University of Missouri. [Reply from LP to Gingrich 1-11-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1962s]. Letter from LP to Dr. I.Y. Olch, Chief of Staff, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Regrets to hear of Dr. Lippman's removal from the hospital staff, and the fact that it was for political reasons. [Related letter from LP to Meyer, 1-4-52]. [Filed under LP Science 11.077]. Letter from John E. Leonard to LP RE: Writes regarding the composition of Lotman-Picken's alpha-keratin structure. [Filed under LP Science: 8.003]. Letter from Thomas Francis, Jr. of Virus Laboratory, School of Public Health to LP RE: Informs LP of a conference to be held Feb 14-15 1952 at the School of Public Health, U of Michigan, having to do with the "Approach to Chemoprophylaxis and Chemotherapy of Virus Infections with special reference to Poliomyelitis." Asks if LP would be able to attend and present at such a conference. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. 1-12-52]. Letter from Eric Ponder of Nassau Hospital RE: Writes to LP about his results to some experiments involving sickle cell anemia before publishing the results in the Comptes Rendus. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Ponder 1-16-53]. Letter from K.M. Randall of Department of Biomolecular Structure of the U. of Leeds to LP RE: writes that he sends some photographs of the fibrin material. Thanks LP for reprints of a series of papers on proteins. [previous correspondence between LP and Dr. Randall beginning 6-11-51, letter of response from LP to Dr. Randall 1-9-52]. Typescript: Proposed Investigation of Electronic Structure of Phosphorus Pentachloride. Back to Top January 8 Letter from LP to W.B. White saying that he does not feel there is any reliability to the work of Koch, and says that there is a tremendous amount of skepticism within the medical community. [reply to White, 12-27-51] LP Science: Box 13.017. Final copy of the proposal for the extension of a contract with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds written by LP. Back to Top January 9 Letter from LP to Dr. Lotmar, Switzerland RE: recommends that Lotmar's value for the b-axis of muscle fiber be changed. [Filed under LP Science: 8.004]. LP performs labwork that he titles "Reconsideration of crystallized muscle". [Filed under LP Science: 8.003]. Letter from LP to Mr. George W. Bowyer RE: Is sorry to say that Cal Tech does not have any students in pharmacy to help Mr. Bowyer on the problem he mentioned in his letter. [letter from Mr. Bowyer to LP 12-31-51] Letter from LP to Sir Ian Heilbron, F.R.S. of the Royal Society RE: writes to congratulate Sir Heilbron on his receipt of the Royal Medal at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society. Thanks for the Christmas card.[letter of response from Sir Ian Heilbron to LP 2-6-52]. Letter from LP to Mr. William S. Klein RE: writes in reference to Mr. Klein's letter that he believes that the theory of atomic structure that lead's to Balmer's equation is correct. Says that if Mr. Klein thinks that he has an alternative theory, he should send LP a manuscript describing the theory and LP will read it. [letter from Mr. Klein to LP 1-3-52, letter of response from Mr. Klein to LP 1-14-52]. Letter from LP to Prof. D. Keilin F.R.S., Cambridge University RE: sends his congratulations for his receipt of the Copley Medal. [note of response from Prof. D. Keilin to LP 2-2-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. Lotmar [2 copies] RE: thanks Dr. Lotmar for the letter of 1-2-52 about the value of the length of the b axis of the muscle diagram. Goes on to discuss what he and his coworkers have discovered regarding the subject. Looks forward to reading Dr. Lotmar's reprints. [letter from Dr. Lotmar to LP 1-2-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. K. M. Rudall RE: Is anxious to get back to work on the crystallized fibrin that he has. Mentioned sending part of the crystallized sample, for photography at Cal Tech, though he thinks it is better to do it in Leeds. [letter from Dr. Rudall to LP 1-7-52, follow-up letter from LP to Dr. Rudall 1-16-52]. Letter from LP to Sir Eric Rideal of U. of London RE: writes in congratulations for his receiving the Davy Medal. [letter of response from Sir Eric Rideal to LP 1-30-52]. AHP writes cheque: to Sue Perry amount: $14.00 Letter from David Pressman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research to LP RE: asks LP for permission to use one of his diagrams published in Endeavour for his own chapter on "Antibodies as Specific Chemical Reagents" for Volume III of Advances in Biological and Medical Physics. Also mentions a seminar he gave at the Naval Medical Research Institute on the specificity of the antibody site and the nature of the forces. Will give a lecture at the U. of Texas on hapten inhibition. [letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman 1-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 (Pressman, David)]. Back to Top January 10 Statement by Linus Pauling to the press RE: States that the firing of Dr. Richard Lippman and the two other doctors from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital is unjustified and should be reversed immediately. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP gives his opinion of Garrett Hardin as requested. [Previous letter from Moe to LP 1-4-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008]. Letter from LP to Mr. Lou Fleming RE: writes to tell Mr. Fleming that he liked the article he had in the Star News a few days ago about the work at Cal Tech during the past year. Says that the article is of great value to Cal Tech. Letter from LP to Mr. Charles L. Jewett RE: thanks Mr.Jewett for sending him the Arthur D. Little calendar. Letter from LP to Dr. George G. Wright RE: Answers Dr. Wright's letter of enquiry by telling him about his chances of receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship and by listing several alternative fellowships that he might apply for in his quest for taking a year off to study respiratory enzymes. Goes on to describe what his department is currently working on. [letter from Dr. Wright to LP 1-2-52, letter of response from Dr. Wright to LP 1-15-52]. Letter from Mr. George E. Farrand to LP RE: thanks LP for discussing with him the progress being made in the Laurabelle Arms Robinson cancer research fund inquiry. [poem entitled "Coffee with the Meal" included with the letter] [letter from LP to Mr. Farrand 1-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95]. Letter from LP to G. B. Kistiakowsky RE: thanks Prof. Kistiakowsky for his letter of recommendation for Robert Gomer. [letter from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP 1-4-52, letter of response from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP 1-18-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kistiakowsky, George B.)]. LP Science: Box 5.007. Note from LP to himself RE: Discusses "Magnetic moments of chromium and vanadium." Talks about how Shull's results agreed with his 1938 Physical Review diagram. Back to Top January 11 Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Gorgonio section, Chaffey College, Ontario, California. [filed under LP Speeches: 1952s] Letter from LP to Newell Gingrich, University of Missouri, RE: Confirms the date of the lecture to be given as 4-16-52, with the topic of "The Structure of Proteins". Outlines his transportation plans. [In reply to 1-7-52 letter from Gingrich to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Professor W.T. Astbury, Department of Biomolecular Structure, The University in Leeds, England RE: Includes abstracts of the two papers to be presented by LP and Dr. Corey on the planned trip to England. UNDATED letter from W.T. Astbury to LP RE: introduces LP to J.T. Marsh, who works in the textile industry and wishes to visit LP's lab at CIT. Letter from LP to Dr. V. Vand of the U. of Glasgow RE: answers Dr. Vand's letter of 1-11-52. Discusses Prof. Schomaker's work on the form factor for the x-ray scattering by a helix. Doesn't think that it relates very closely to Dr. Vand's work. Hopes that Dr. Vand will publish his calculations. Pauling Catalog: Los Angeles Times article entitled "Professor Defends Ousted Physicians" RE: discusses LP's public statement on behalf of a few doctors who were dropped from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital staff for political reasons. Letter from LP to Dr. J D Dunitz RE: writes that the draft of Dr. Dunitz's note on aureomycin and terramycin looked fine to him, but he hasn't spoken with Dr. Corey about the intensity calculations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #74: file (Jack Dunitz)]. Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: congratulates LP on his award of the Lewis Medal. Asks whether LP will be able to give a colloquium talk in the Department at Yale on Sigma Xi business. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Kirkwood 1-16-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)]. Letter from LP to Dave Shoemaker of MIT RE: thanks Prof. Shoemaker for his letter and the information on Shull's results. Is curious about how the argument about the hemihedry or holohedry of beta uranium and of the sigma phase finally comes out. Writes about uranium hexafluoride and polymolybdates. Also mentions Verner in relation to the structure of uranium hexafluoride. [original letter and carbon copy together in file] [letter from Dr. David Shoemaker to LP 1-2-52, letter from LP to Prof. Shoemaker 1-25-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #294: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)]. Letter from L.A. DuBridge, President CIT to LP RE: C.V. Newton will be contacting Division heads to organize the Alumni Seminar. LP travels to San Gorgonia Section, ACS, Riverside. Back to Top January 12 Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. RE: is sorry to say that he will be unable to attend the conference that Dr. Francis spoke of in his letter. Though he is interested in the subject of the conference, he has already made plans to visit the U of British Columbia on the date of the conference. [letter from Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. to LP 1-7-52]. Note from John S. McKinley McKee to LP RE: writes in thanks for LP's New Year wishes. Congratulations for receiving the G. N. Lewis award. Is glad to hear that LP plans a stay in England in the Spring, hopes to show him around Emmanuel College. Is considering a stay in the states himself over the summer, and enquires about a fellowship [follow-up note from Mr. McKinley McKee to LP 3-30-52]. Letter from J. Schweizer to LP RE: [letter in German, awaiting translation] [letter of response from LP to Mr. Schweizer 2-4-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. James E. P. Toman RE: Is sorry that he has answered his letter so late. Agrees with Dr. Toman's efforts involving an action at the Philadelphia Meeting of the A.A.A.S. [letter from Dr. Toman to LP 12-18-52]. Pauling Scrapbook: Program of Events for "Students' Day 1952" at Caltech RE: lists the program of events including a lecture by LP on "Crystal Structure." Back to Top January 13 LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Reproduction of the New York Times Magazine by the American Civil Liberties Union Southern California Branch: article entitled "The Black Silence of Fear." Back to Top January 14 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] Back to Top January 15 LP performs labwork to determine the structure of the Lotmar-Picken muscle structure. [Filed under LP Science: 8.003]. Letter from W. Hume-Rothery, Harry Irving and R. J. P. Williams of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford, to LP RE: the group has recently been able to study LP's letter of 12-3-51 and have also re-read his original papers and are relieved to report that besides one aspect included in this letter, they believe that their paper is correct, and that LP's letter was written on a misunderstanding. Go on for eight pages to systematically defend their paper. [letter of response from LP to W. Hume-Rothery 2-5-52]. Memo from Judy Hagness to LP RE: asks for LP to comment on the "attached so-called discovery of a so-called new element." [letter of response from LP to Ms. Hagness 1-17-52]. Letter from LP to Miss Jackie James RE: gives Miss James Peter's address for home and at Cal Tech. Goes on to describe what Peter had been up to scholastically in the last year. Letter from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter with his thoughts regarding the Guggenheim Fellowship. Goes on to describe in further detail his work and papers published. Requests information about where he should write for a Guggenheim Fellowship and when the deadline for the application is. [letter from LP to Dr. Wright 1-10-52. letter of response from LP to Dr. Wright 1-21-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00 LP writes cheque: to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $4408.76 LP Science: Box 6.002. Letter from Dr. Robert B. Corey to LP RE: Sends a report compiled by he and Dr. Pasternak on the present knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of the structure of collagen. Also includes reprints of four articles that are used for illustrative purposes. Letter from Jesse DuMond to Prof. Frederick D. Rossini, cc: LP RE: Submits feedback on Prof. Rossini's paper for which he requested review. [6 pages][reply from Prof. Rossini to Prof. DuMond sent 1-19-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Back to Top January 16 Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial RE: LP strongly recommends David Hogness for a fellowship, despite his applying for a number of other grants as well. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial RE: Recommends that Dr. Burch receive the proposed fellowship based on his past record of excellent research. [In reply to 1-14-52 letter from Moe to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Melvin D. Shoenberg saying that he should call his office to make an appointment to come by and meet with LP. [reply to Shoenberg 12-14-51] Letter from T.W.J. Taylor to LP saying that the show will be arranged for March 12th and is hoping that LP will be able to attend. [reply to LP 11-19-51, LP's reply1-22-52]. Letter from LP to "General Chemistry" RE: several versions of a recommendation letter for Mr. Garvin Heiman in his application for medical school at St. Louis U., Harvard, Boston U., and Yale U. Letter from LP to Dr. Eric Ponder RE: is interested in the results of Dr. Ponder's in his work with sickle cells. Looks forward to reading his paper with Dervichian. [letter from Dr. Ponder to LP 1-6-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. K.M. Rudall RE: says that they will study at once the pictures sent of the crystallized fibrin which they received from them recently. Will send copies of their papers on polypeptide chains as soon as reprints arrive. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Rudall 1-9-53, letter of response from Dr. Rudall to LP 1-17-53]. Letter from Prof. Dr. G. Scheibe to LP RE: [letter in German, awaiting translation] [letter of response from LP to Prof. Dr. Scheibe 1-23-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $150.00 LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: F.A.S. [Federation of American Scientists] Newsletter, Wash. D.C. RE: article entitled "US Visa Policy Still Under Fire." Letter from LP to Mme. and M. Daudel of the Institut du Radium RE: thanks them for sending him a copy of their book on Wave Mechanics and the Structure of Molecules. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68: file 18.4]. Letter from LP to Dr. Paul H. Emmett RE: writes that he has been recently working on trying to get some samples of crystallized muscle in order that he might acquire crystalline z-ray diffraction photographs from them. Mentions LP Jr.'s application to intern in Honolulu. [following letter from LP to Dr. Emmett 1-22-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #87]. Letter from LP to John G. Kirkwood RE: thanks Prof. Kirkwood for his letter of congratulations. Writes that he will be unable to give a colloquium talk during his trip to New Haven. [letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP 1-11-52, letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP 2-1-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)]. Letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: writes that they will have a show in March with "J.Z. Young." [letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor 11-19-51, letter from LP to Prof. T. W. J. Taylor 1-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, T. W. J.)]. Letter from LP to Prof. Frederick Rossini of the Carnegie Institute of Technology RE: Replies to a December 17, 1951 letter from Dr. Rossini. Discusses the difference between the physicist's mole and the chemist's mole as a unit of measurement.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Back to Top January 17 Speech by LP on Recent Work on Proteins, Including Blood and Blood Substitutes, Ventura County Science Teacher Institute, Ventura, California. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his opinions on the prospective fellowship members. [In reply to letter from LP to Moe 1-14-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from B.D. Can Evera, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter sent 12-12-51 regarding C.J. Warneke. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a]. Letter from Dr. Charles M. Grossman to LP, RE: would like LP to send him his statement made to the press so he could convince other doctors to protest the firing of the three physicians at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. [Related statement from LP to the press 1-10-52, reply from LP to Grossman 1-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077]. Letter from LP to H. Mark asking for his opinion of Melvin D. Shoenberg. [follow up to Shoenberg 12-14-51] Letter from LP to F.R. Eirich asking for his opinion of Melvin D. Shoenberg. [follow up to Shoenberg 12-14-51, Eirich's reply 1-24-52] Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Hirshfelder RE: thanks Dr. Hirshfelder for his letter recommending a student to LP's department. The Division has not made a decision yet about offering him an appointment. [letter from Dr. Joseph E. Hirschfelder to LP 12-17-51] Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood RE: asks Dr. Kirkwood what his opinion of Dr. R. Byron Bird is, as they are considering him for appointment at Cal Tech.[response letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP 2-5-52] Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: asks Dr. Bird to come to Pasadena for a week to get better acquainted with Cal Tech and the laboratories. Says that there is no one currently working on the properties of gases, so he, Dr. Bird would be interested in what is going on there. Asks Dr. Bird to present something in their chemistry seminar. [letter of response from Dr. Bird to LP 1-21-52] Letter from LP to Ms. Judy Hagness RE: writes in response to her enquiry about element No. 43. Describes a 43rd element created in Berkeley ten years ago as technetium. However, the research chemist and the creator of the new element Judy describes, called Andrium, does not claim that the substance is element No. 43. [memo from Judy Hagness to LP 1-15-52]. Letter from LP to Mr. William S. Klein RE: Writes that he has received Mr. Klein's letter of 1-14-52 and does not believe that his description of atomic electric circuits constitutes a derivation of Balmer's equation. Goes on to describe why. [letter from Mr. Klein to LP 1-14-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. Conway Pierce RE: Suggests that Dr. Peirce contact Prof. Alex Todd at Cambridge and Sir Robert Robinson at Oxford for suggestions of a man for temporary appointment in Hansch's job at Pomona College. [letter from Dr. Pierce to LP 11-28-51, letter of response from Dr. Pierce to LP 1-23-52]. Letter from Dr. K.M. Rudall to LP RE: Says that he has sent some X-ray photographs. Would like to keep the fibrin specimen. Goes on to describe his findings about the specimen photograph. Sends other samples of spectra which are superposed on the standard one. [letter from LP to Dr. Rudall 1-16-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Rudall 1-23-53]. Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson of Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford RE: writes that he has advised Professor Conway Pierce of Pomona College to contact him for a recommendation of a young organic chemist who could fill a one year opening in their staff. Hopes to visit Oxford when he attends the Royal Society meeting on protein structure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #271: File (Robinson, Robert.)]. Letter from LP to Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge RE: writes that he was referred Professor Conway Pierce of Pomona College to him for recommendations for an organic chemist that their dept. needs. Mentions his intention to attend the Royal Society Conference on proteins in England. [letter from Prof. A. Todd to LP 2-5-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Todd, A. R.)]. LP travels to the Science Teachers Institute of Ventura County at Oxnard Union high school. He gives a speech on "Recent Work on Proteins Including Blood and Blood Substitutes". [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from David Crockett to LP RE: Informs LP that he received the letters from LP sent on December 12 and 13. Says that the Executive Committee does not feel like LP's term of membership has ended as he missed the 1950 meetings. Is looking forward to seeing him in the coming year. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004] Back to Top January 18 Letter from F.H. Soward, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Glad to hear that LP will be visiting the University, and would like him to speak at a 2-15-52 luncheon of the Canadian Club. [Handwritten note: Glad to speak at Canadian Club Feb. 15. Topic The Value of Fundamental Science]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky to LP RE: asks LP for recommendations of men who he thinks would be appropriate to replace Bright Wilson in the physical chemistry department. [letter from LP to Prof. Kistiakowsky 1-10-52, following letter from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP 2-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kistiakowsky, George B.)]. Letter from Henry Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: asks for LP's opinion on a fellowship renewal for Denis Fox. Enclosed is the letter from Fox to Moe. [Reply from LP to Moe 1-28-52]. [Filed Under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: thanks LP for his opinion of Dr. Burch. [In reply to letter from LP to Moe 1-16-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from Henry Allen Moe to LP RE: in regards to David Hogness, if he's able to get a grant from another source, that would better suit him than a fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from E. Richard Cohen, of North American Aviation, Inc., to Dr. Frederick Rossini, cc: LP RE: Replies to the January 4 letter sent to Dr. DuMond and the enclosed proposal regarding the chemical scale of atomic weights. Discusses issues associated with this.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Letter from Robert L. Berg, of the Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Sends LP a draft of the recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee. Would like him to make any necessary corrections. [reply from LP sent 2-11-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004] Letter from Frank Hungate, of Reed College, to LP RE: Was informed that LP was going to be in Portland in February to visit Linda, his daughter. Wants to know if LP would be able to give a talk to the Portland Sigma Xi Club. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 19 Letter from Dr. Rossini, of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, to Prof. Jesse DuMond, cc: LP RE: Thanks Prof. DuMond for his 1-15-52 letter. Discusses issues associated with this feedback.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Back to Top January 20 LP performs a remeasurement of the Lotmar-Picken muscle sample. Includes various calculations and measurements. [Filed under LP Science: 8.003]. Back to Top January 21 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. Back to Top January 22 Letter from LP to F.H. Soward, University of British Columbia, RE: Confirms that he will be able to speak before the Canadian Club on 2-15-52 on the topic of "The Value of Fundamental Science". [In reply to 1-18-52 letter from Soward to LP, Reply from Soward to LP 1-25-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Frank Hungate, Reed College, RE: Confirms that he will be able to speak for the Sigma Xi Club in Portland on 2-11-52. Suggests the subject to be "The Structure of Hemoglobin". [Reply from Hungate to LP 1-25-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952a]. Letter from Gaston F. Bell of Alcoa Mining Co. to LP RE: Asks for assistance in locating a source which will show what the heteropoly complex molybdisilicic acid looks like in molecular structure. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Bell 1-29-52]. Letter from LP to M. and Mme. Bernard Pullman RE: congratulates them on their book on electronic theories of organic chemistry. Letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor RE: Writes in response to Prof. Taylor's letter that he will not be able to attend their meeting in Jamaica scheduled for March. [letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP 1-16-52, letter from Prof. T. W. J. Taylor to LP 1-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, T. W. J.)]. Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Hungate of Reed College RE: LP thinks that he would be able to give a talk before the Portland Sigma Xi Club on February 11, 1952. Discusses scheduling issues. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 23 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] Back to Top January 24 Letter from LP to J.B. Culbertson, Cornell Iowa College, RE: Would like to give the planned speech on 4-15-52. The suggested topic is "Chemistry in Relation to Medicine'. LP then outlines travel plans. [In reply to 1-21-52 letter from Culbertson to LP, reply from Culbertson to LP 2-2-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Dr. Martin P. Jaggi, Switzerland, RE: Does not know whether General Chemistry will be translated into German, but is forwarding the letter on to the publisher. [Related letter from LP to Freeman 1-24-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b]. Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Enclosed is letter from Dr. Martin P. Jaggi requesting information on a German translation of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b]. Letter from Frederick R. Eirich to LP saying that Melvin Shoenberg is an extremely gifted worker, but displayed a considerable lack of discipline while at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He goes on to describe in more detail his qualifications and abilities. [reply to LP 1-17-52, LP's reply 1-29-52] Letter from T.S. Wheeler to LP thanking him for his response and asking him to speak in Dublin the next time he makes it to Europe. [reply to LP, 12-31-51] Letter from H.K. Cheney of Convair to LP RE: Has heard that LP might be working on methods of detecting oxygen flows magnetically. Requests that LP send them whatever information that he can give them on the matter as they are interested in it. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Cheney 1-30-52]. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to Mrs. Robert Shipley of the Passport Division of the Department of State RE: reminds Mrs. Shipley of his request for a passport so as to enable him to travel to Europe in April. Includes his planned itinerary and reasons for traveling. [letter of response from Mrs. Shipley to LP 2-14-52]. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. JB Koepfli, Office of Science Advisor, of the Department of State RE: writes in regard to his application for a passport for travel to Europe. Encloses his letter to Mrs. Shipley, Chief of the Passport Division of the Department of State. Goes on to describe his work in protein structure as it applies to his scheduled travel to Europe and his situation with the Department of State. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President of the National Academy of Sciences RE: writes to thank him for appearing on his behalf before the Industrial Employment Review Board. Goes on to discuss the hearings and then his plans to travel to Europe in April of the same year. Asks for Dr. Bronk's help in the event that he has trouble obtaining a passport. LP Biographical: Box 2.030: "Do We Need a Hippocratic Oath for All Scientists?", by Caroll C. Pratt. Letter from LP to Dr. Rossini RE: Agrees with the changes proposed in his 1-21-52 letter. Also approves the proposed definition of the chemist's mole.[letter regarding the mole sent 1-21-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. to Dr. Rossini, cc: Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Supports the use of a fixed constant in the definition of a chemist's mole. Refers to his letter sent on 1-23-52. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Gaupp of Reed College RE: Informs Dr. Gaupp [telegram 1-23-52] that his February 12 talk will be on the subject of molecular medicine and that he plans to show some slides at this event. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 25 Letter from F.H. Soward, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: thanks LP for agreeing to speak before the Canadian Club. [In reply to 1-22-52 letter from LP to Soward]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from Frank Hungate, Reed College, to LP RE: Confirms that LP will give a speech at the University of Oregon Medical School on 2-11-52. The topic shall be "the Structure of Hemoglobin". [In reply to 1-22-52 letter from LP to Hungate]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from Charles E. Neuman, Assistant Superintendent, Ventura School District, to LP RE: Thanks LP for speaking before the teachers of the district and encloses a check for $100.00. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Enclosed is LP's recent correspondance with Fernando L. Carraro, who is going to apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship at LP's suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: for a friend, LP requests information on the logistics of setting up a non-profit foundation. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from James A. Bryson of the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research to LP RE: The Office of Naval Research and the Atomic Energy Commission is sponsoring a symposium on "High Temperature Chemistry" at the U. of Chicago on April 23, 24 and 25, 1952. Goes on to explain the title of the symposium. The program is divided into two general classifications. Asks that if LP is interested in presenting a paper in the symposium, he please send an abstract. [letter of response from LP to Mr. James A. Bryson 3-4-52]. Letter from Aram L. Dinguilian to LP RE: Has written a small book, "The Protein Molecule, Its Geometrical Structure in Living Matter." Is discouraged because he has not received any feedback regarding his book from the community. Therefore, because he respects LP's work, he has sent him a copy of the book and requests that LP give him some criticism. [letter of reply from LP to Aram L. Dinguilian 1-30-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Department of Motor Vehicles amount: $7.00 Letter from Dave Shoemaker of MIT to LP RE: encloses a copy of his NaZn13 manuscript. Asks for comments. Writes that "Gunnar" is finishing up the determination of parameters on the 162-atom compound. [related copy of letter from LP to Dr. I Fankuchen RE: LP's manuscript on NaZn13] [letter from LP to Prof. Shoemaker 1-11-52, letter from LP to Prof. Shoemaker 3-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #294: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)]. Letter from LP to Fernando L. Carraro RE: LP replies to an earlier letter from Mr. Carraro on becoming a Ph.D. student at CalTech. Gives him advice on assistantships and scholarships that are available. [reply from Mr. Carraro to LP 2-28-520 Letter form LP to A.L. Wirin RE: acknowledges bill receipt and will delay further action until it is known whether CIT will pay the expenses. [Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP 1-23-52]. Letter from Charles E. Neuman, assistant superintendent of schools for Ventura County, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his presentation at a teacher inservice training day. Encloses a check for $100.00. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Letter from Frank Hungate, of Reed College, to LP RE: Discusses a talk that LP will be making at the University of Oregon Medical School titled "The Structure of Hemoglobin." [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 26 Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: asks LP for his opinion regarding a fellowship applicant named Dr. Walter S. Root. [Reply from LP to Moe 1-29-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Back to Top January 27 Letter from H. Kacser to LP RE: is a chemist who writes to LP for help and advice. Sends along a manuscript of his on some topic similar to LP's work on immunology. Is wondering if it is possible for him to work in the Gates and Crellin Labs and asks LP for advice about how to get a grant of some kind. Also asks for feedback from LP on the MS. [includes a summary of career with the letter] [letter of response from LP to Mr. Kacser 2-21-52]. Letter from Clinton F. Schonberger of the San Bernardino Valley College to LP RE: writes that LP's talk at the A.C.S. meeting at Ontario was appreciated. Brings up his question about the Rothen phenomenon and requests some reprints pertinent to the question. [notes in pencil at bottom: "lecture in London 1947 [Ex?] out Union Dr. [Siyer's?] work on Rothen," lists some reprint bibliographies.] [letter of response from BW to Dr. Schonberber 2-7-52]. Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Star News article entitled "Brazilian Honors Come to Pauling" RE: two Brazilian educational institutions honor LP due to his fundamental discoveries on the nature of chem binding, the structure of crystals and molecules, discoveries in the field of protein chem and contributions in the teaching of general chem. Back to Top January 28 Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: thanks LP for sending his opinions regarding the fellowship of Garrett Hardin. [Previous letter from LP to Moe 1-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: his reactions after a recent conversation with Dr. Elvira Goettsch, who is being considered for a fellowship. His impression is a positive one. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: does not think that Dennis Fox is worthy of a fellowship renewal. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 1-18-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Mr. Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: met with Dr. Zentmeyer, who is being considered for a Guggenheim Fellowship, and his impression was that the research was questionable. His research is highly chemical in nature, and he doesn't have a background in chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from Ernest G. Perrault, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP will deliver a lecture to the Canadian Club and requests for LP to send him three glossy photos and a statement for him to use for publicity purposes. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: saying how disappointed they all are that he will not be able to visit. [reply to LP 1-22-52] Letter from Henry Allen Moe of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: responds to LP's suggestion concerning a proposed Society of Fellows. Indicates that it seems like a very plausible idea. Includes information about another organization (the Telluride Association) which incorporates some of the ideas that LP's donor has in mind. Includes copies of the Telluride Association case (People Ex Rel. Walcott v. Parker). [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17]. Letter from Jarvin R. Heiman to LP RE: writes to LP asking him to fill out the enclosed rating sheets for several universities that he is applying to for medical school. [note in pencil on top of letter: "Write letter instead"] [related copies of letters of recommendation from LP to the schools for Mr. Jarvin R. Heiman 1-16-52]. Letter from Meyer S. Gunther M.D., Editor of the Interne to LP RE: asks LP to write an article for their magazine for medical students, as the magazine is just now restarting publication after a year's absence due to financial difficulties. [letter of response from LP to the Interne 2-1-52]. Letter from LP to Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn RE: writes in response to Prof. Mark's 12-3-51 letter about applying to the Ford Foundation for funds for the construction of an International House. Says that Dr. Hutchins does not suggest applying for such a grant. [letter from Prof. Mark to LP 1-31-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mark, Herman)]. Letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter that he is disappointed that he cannot attend their meeting in Jamaica. Was interested in hearing about LP's protein work. [letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor 1-22-52, letter from LP to Prof. T. W. J. Taylor 7-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, T. W. J.)]. Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: acknowledges receipt of 1-25-52 note, and encloses a copy of a note sent to Mason. [Letter from LP to Wirin 1-25-52]. Letter from LP to L.A. DuBridge RE: attached is a bill from A.L. Wirin to LP that LP requests to be paid by CIT. Mentions being pleased with Wirin's work, and why he opted to continue with his council rather than the services of the lawyer suggested by CIT. [Related letter from Wirin to LP 1-28-52]. Back to Top January 29 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] Back to Top January 30 Proposal from LP to the Office of Naval Research RE: "Proposal for an Extension of Contract on the Structure and Properties of Proteins and Polypeptides". Details the nature of continued research and budgeting specifics. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Letter from C.A. Lowe, National Institutes of Health to LP RE: a receipt showing final payment of $9,990.00 on a total grant of $19,980.00. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020]. Letter from LP to J.G. Hooley, University of British Columbia, RE: Submits the titles of his two lectures to be given at the university in mid-February. "The Place of Science in the Modern World", and "Chemistry in Relation to Medicine". He also suggests that a seminar talk be organized on a more technical topic and mentions that the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds have been of particular interest to him lately. [Reply from J.G. Hooley to LP 2-8-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from E.N.C. Andrade at the Royal Institute to LP RE: asks LP to give an evening discourse on his protein work and offers dates. [Replay letter from LP to Andrade 2-6-52]. Letter from LP to Mr. H. K. Cheney of Convair RE: In re to Mr. Cheney's letter, LP responds in the negative. He and his collaborators have only developed instruments for measuring the partial pressures of oxygen, not the rates of flow. [letter from Mr. Cheney to LP 1-24-52]. Letter from LP to Mr. Aram L. Dinguilian RE: Writes that the reason that Mr. Dinguilian has probably not received feedback about his published work on proteins, is because his fundamental structural postulates are wrong, as well as the fact that none of his writing is based on experiment, only postulation. LP goes on to describe where Mr. Dinguilian has erred in his reasoning. [letter from Mr. Dinguilian to LP 1-25-52, letter of response from Mr. Dinguilian to LP 2-17-52]. Letter from Sir Eric Rideal to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of congratulations. [letter from LP to Sir Eric Rideal 1-9-52]. Letter from M. Delbruck to Dr. Ruska [cc: LP] RE: writes to Dr. Ruska to tell him that while they are interested in having him work at Cal Tech, they are not sure they can meet his needs. Goes on to describe what they can offer him in terms of a position and encourage him to arrange a visit if he is still interested in the job that is open. Pauling Scrapbook: (New York) National Guardian article entitled "Purge hits doctors" RE: several doctors were fired from the staff of L.A. Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for political reasons in relation to the Un-AAC. LP protests the dismissals. AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $14.00 Letter from C. B. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company to LP RE: encloses the Conjectures regarding the Nature of Fused Silica. Writes that some men at their laboratories are also doing work on the same matter. Asks for comments on the paper from LP. [manuscript included] [letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 2-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)]. Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Discusses issues clarifying the relation between the values of the constants for the electronic charge and the Faraday. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016] Telegram from LP to Dr. Gaupp RE: Gives Dr. Guapp the requested reservation preferences [telegram from Dr. Guapp 1-29-52] for a talk that LP will be giving at Reed College. [reply from Dr. Gaupp sent 2-5-52] [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s] Back to Top January 31 Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letters regarding various fellowship candidates. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Discusses Dr. Richard Lippman's situation. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010]. LP and Verner Schomaker of CIT submit a proposal for research on the structure of gaseous compounds of silicon by the electron diffraction method. The proposed budget for 1952 is $15,000.00. [Filed under LP Science: Typescripts 4.002]. Letter from R.S. Cahn, Editor of "Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry" to LP RE: Requests permission to reproduce and publish some illustrations of LP's. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Cahn 3-4-52]. Letter from G. M. Kosolapoff of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, to LP RE: asks that LP give comments on a problem in connection with the application of the resonance principles to molecular configurations, describes the problem in the rest of the letter [letter of response from LP 2-7-52, letter from Dr. Kosolapoff to LP 2-14-52]. Note from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: thanks LP for the further information on the Guggenheim Fellowship and mentions his future plans regarding the fellowship. [letter from LP to Dr. Wright 1-21-52]. Pauling Scrapbook: (California Institute of Technology) (Pasadena) California Tech article entitled "Pauling Honored by Brazilians" RE: two Brazilian educational institutions honor LP. Pauling Scrapbook: (California Institute of Technology) (Pasadena) California Tech article entitled "Y's Doings" by Irwin Rubenstein RE: says that LP will host the first undergraduate fireside of the term at his home. AHP writes cheque: to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $11.76 AHP writes cheque: to: The Caltech Alumni Fund amount: $10.00 Letter from Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter inquiring about Dr.