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February 5, 1952
 
LP to Robert Corey
LP to Robert Corey. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from Newell Gingrich, University of Missouri, to LP RE: Informs LP that he will not be able to attend his lecture at University of Missouri as planned. He has accepted a sabbatical leave and is putting G.H. Vineyard in charge of the lecture planning. [Reply from LP to Gingrich 2-11-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
  • Letter from LP to Charles E. Neuman, Assistant Superintendent of Ventura School District, RE: Thanks him for the honorary check. [In reply to 1-25-52 letter from Neuman to LP]. [Filed under LP SPeeches: 1952s].
  • Memo from LP to Dr. Corey RE: details of samples of crystallized muscle collected at the CIT Marine Laboratory. [Filed under LP Science: 8.004].
  • Memo from LP to Dr. Corey RE: details of samples of crystallized scallop muscle. [Filed under LP Science: 8.004].
  • Letter from A.R. Todd, University Chemical Laboratory to LP RE: Invites LP to stay at Cambridge. [In reply to letter from LP to Todd, 1-17-52].
  • Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: Writes his letter in reference to LP's inquiry as to whether he would recommend a certain Dr. R. Byron Bird for work as a theoretical chemist as they are considering him for appointment at Cal Tech. Praises Dr. Byron Bird, however, makes his own recommendations of other men. [letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood 1-17-52].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. Hume-Rothery, F. R. S. of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford RE: responds to Dr. Hume-Rothery's letter of response from a 12-3-51 letter from LP. States that in general he does not agree with the statements made in reference to "the Pauling scheme" in reference to transition metals. Goes on to remark on the four main objections that they list in their letter. Emphasizes that they should not focus so much on disagreement. [letter from Dr. W. Hume-Rothery to LP 1-15-52, 2-20-52].
  • Letter from Pres. Samuel D. Marble of Wilmington College to LP RE: reminds LP of some statements that he made in 1947 in the company of other atomic scientists about atomic bombs. Goes on to ask LP three follow-up questions about his stance and opinions about atomic bombs and war. [letter of response from LP to Pres. Marble 4-16-52].
  • Wire from LP to Dr. G. J. Dienes RE: writes a favorable recommendation for Dr. Sam Naiditch who is applying for a position at Brookhaven National Laboratory. [draft of wire included] [wire from G. J. Dienes to LP 2-4-52].
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Aletha Courtney amount: $6.00
  • LP writes cheque: to: Beatrice Wulf amount: $200.00
  • Memo from Dr. Corey to LP RE: sends data about some samples of crystallized muscle from a sea muscle. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49a].
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. M. Latimer RE: in response to Prof. Latimer's letter, writes that at the present time, Gates and Crellin Labs is not in the position to appoint Dr. Z. Z. Hugus into a position in the physical inorganic field. [Letter from Prof. Latimer to LP 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Latimer, Wendell)].
  • Letter from Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 1-17-52 and writes that he will see what he can do to help Prof. Pierce fill a temporary organic chemist position in his dept. Is glad to hear that LP is attending the Royal Society Meeting on proteins. [letter from LP to Prof. A. Todd 1-17-52, letter from LP to Prof. Todd 4-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Todd, A. R.)].
  • Letter from LP to Charles Neuman RE: Thanks Mr. Neuman for the honorarium check sent 1-25-52. [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s]
  • Telegram from Dr. Gaupp to LP RE: Informs LP of reservations that have been made for Feb.11 and 12, for the time he would be in Portland giving talks at Reed College. [this was a reply to telegram from LP on 1-30-52] [Filed under LP Speeches 1952s]
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