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February - General
- Pauling Scrapbook: Oregonian [? publication not listed] article entitled "Top Scientists Will Speak Here" RE: discusses LP's and Dr. Wendell Stanley's upcoming talks scheduled for
February at Reed College as part of the college's 40th anniversary series of lectures.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Outlook article entitled "An Aristocracy of Achievement" RE: article crediting LP as the author, however, this is apparently not
the right credit. [note in pen by LP: "I didn't write this article!"]
- Pauling Scrapbook: Vancouver Institute Programme for Saturday night lectures held at UBC RE: indicates LP as the Special Canadian
Club Lecturer 1952 for 2-16-52. Lists all other speakers for the
event.
- LP Science: Box 10.007. Periodical Air Repair: Air Pollution and Smoke Prevention Association of America. [44 pages]
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February 1
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: thanks Moe for his letter regarding a proposed society
of fellows, and then goes on to discuss his familiarity with the Telluride Association. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Thanks for his opinion regarding Dr. Walter Root's application
for a fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Rowland Edwards RE: writes that he is sorry to say that he and his colleagues do not have the kind
of information that she is looking for. [Note from Mrs. Edwards to Cal Tech 1-29-52].
- Letter from Horst Hoyer to LP RE: Asks LP if he could suggest any research fellowships available from Cal Tech. He is interested
because he has recently been fired from his work with Armor and
Company for reasons unrelated to his research abilities, and so wanted to continue his research in the properties of collagen
in some other way. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Hoyer 2-4-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Moyer S. Gunther, Editor of the Interne RE: writes that he is glad that their magazine is resuming publication and has requested that he write an article for them,
however, he is
over-committed at present and so will have to put off writing for them until next year perhaps. [letter from the Interne to
LP 1-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard N. Lewis RE: writes to say that he has recommended him to a Dr. Bell who taught chemistry at
Cal Tech and who now is at Rollins college in Florida. Dr. Bell asked LP to
recommend someone who would be interested in teaching chemistry or physics at this small liberal arts college [letter from
LP to Dr. J. E. Bell 2-1-52, note of response from Dr. Lewis to LP 2-10-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. E. Bell of Rollins College RE: thanks Dr. Bell for the letter of 1-28-52. Has written to Mr. Casamajor asking him to have Mrs. Hodges send him copies of items in the minutes of
the company relating to their property. Suggests Dr. Richard Lewis as a man to teach chemistry at Rollins College. Goes on
to discuss Dr. Lewis' background, who seems to have had a connection to the
Communist party at one point which got him into trouble. [note attached to letter RE: the chairman of the science division
just came and asked if LP knew of anyone who would be interested in
teaching physics or chemistry at Rollins liberal arts college in Florida.] [related letter from LP to Dr. Lewis 2-1-52].
- Letter from E. B. Macgowan of the Special Committee for World Reconstruction and World Disarmament to LP RE: writes to tell
LP about what their organization is all about, namely an effort to find
alternatives for world armament. Asks for LP's advice. [includes a page of information about Mrs. Elsie L. Picon, president
of the organization] [date only indicates "February, 1952"] [filed under
unsorted correspondence]
- Letter from D.P. Riley to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter. He has amended his article to "Nature" accordingly. Goes on to
describe his experiments with the alpha-helix and the denaturation of the serum
albumin. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Riley 2-7-52].
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf [LP] RE: encloses a reprint order for an article in the Journal of Immunology
which should be forwarded to Holmes or Mrs. Townsend. [letter from
LP to Prof. Kirkwood 1-16-52, following letter from John G. Kirkwood to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf 2-25-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: Enclosed is letter from the Munitions Board to Wirin dated 1-28-52 that accepts the change in scheduled appearance of Pauling before the board to 5-21-52.
- Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [of which LP was part] RE: Encloses the
final draft of the report entitled "Status of the values of the fundamental constants for physical chemistry as of July 1,
1951" to be submitted to the Journal of the American Chemical Society.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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February 2
- Letter from J.B. Culbertson, Cornell College, to LP RE: Gives LP travel suggestions, and then goes on to ask him to give a
lecture to the Iowa Academy of Science. [In reply to 1-24-52 letter from LP to Culbertson]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Miron Morrill, Cornell College, to LP RE: outlines payment to LP for honorium, and transportation options for
getting to Mount Vernon. [Handwritten note by LP: Regret cannot stay for Iowa Academy. Can visit Cornell Thursday April 17
but must leave Friday morning"]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Note from Prof. D. Keilin to LP RE: writes that he thanks LP for the letter of congratulations on the Copley Medal. [letter
from LP to Prof. Keilin 1-9-52].
- Letter from Egbert J. Sormani to LP RE: Requests that LP sign the enclosed card for his autograph collection.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $56.00
- Letter from LP to C. B. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company RE: encloses a manuscript of a statement about a research
program on the structure of compounds of silicon as determined by the
electron diffraction method, submitted by Verner Schomaker and himself. Goes on to discuss his work with silicates and requests
that Mr. Belknap consider his proposal.[statement included[ [letter
from Mr. Belknap to LP 1-30-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
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February 3
- Letter from Carl. D. Spangler to LP RE: mentions a new method for bringing constituent molecules together in a combustion
system. Encloses a clipping from the newspaper and requests LP's response
to it. Attaches a "Premise" and requests LP's opinion on it as well. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Spangler 2-7-52].
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February 4
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: LP has read the work of Theodore Berlin, who is being
considered for a fellowship, and he finds it lacking. Does not support a fellowship for him. [Letter in reply from Moe to
LP 2-8-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from A.H. Walter, Office of Naval Research, to William A. Rice, Office of Naval Research cc: LP RE: a request for a
review of the research proposal renewal made by LP on 1-30-52. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Mr. Gaston F. Bell to LP RE: thanks LP for the information that he provided regarding heteropoly acids. [letter
from LP to Mr. Bell 1-29-52]
- Letter from LP to Mr. John Domingo RE: thanks Mr. Domingo for the fruitcake that he sent for Christmas, asks that he relay
this message to Mr. Domingo's parents in thanks as well.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ruth Ellis of the American Association of University Professors RE: is interested in their plans for
a meeting of the AAUP in their area. However, cannot attend as a speaker
because he plans to go to Europe when the meeting is scheduled. Hopes to visit them sometime later in any case. [letter from
Dr. Ruth Ellison to LP 2-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Daniel W. Elam RE: writes that since Dr. Elam's visit in Pasadena, he has had an opportunity to speak
more with Cal Tech's engineering group about his proposal. Writes that he
is afraid that none of the departments are interested enough in synthetic high polymers to hire him. [letter from Dr. Elam
to LP 1-14-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Esteve, Jr. RE: sends back the manuscript that he was sent and critiques it. Suggests that he omit all
of the general explanatory matter, and concentrate on his new theory on the
subject of steric interpretation. [letter from Mr. Esteve, Jr. to LP 1-23-52, letter of response from Mr. Esteve, Jr. to LP 2-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Horst Hoyer RE: in response to Dr. Hoyer's letter and request, LP writes that unfortunately Cal Tech
does not have any post-doctorate fellowships open for this or next year. He
suggests writing to Prof. J. H. Simons of the University of Florida, as he recently told LP that they had fellowships available.
[note on the upper right of the letter in pencil: "Record address."] [Letter
from Mr. Hoyer to LP 2-1-52].
- Wire from Dr. G. J. Dienes of Brookhaven National Laboratory RE: requests an evaluation of S. Naiditch who is being considered
for a position at Brookhaven. [wire of response from LP to Dr. G. J.
Dienes 2-5-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. J. Schweizer RE: writes that he is pleased that he thinks his biographical note about Sommerfeld is
a good one, as he mentioned in his letter. Sends reprints. [letter from Mr. J.
Schweizer to LP 1-12-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News editorial entitled "The 1870 Iron Curtain" RE: discusses the Russian dismissal of LP's resonance principle.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Bill's Liquor Mart amount: $89.41
- Letter from LP to 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 his paper. [letter from Mr. Belknap to LP 1-30-52, letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 2-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from C. J. Lapp, of the National Research Council, to LP RE: Submits a list of graduate students who have applied for
the NSF predoctoral graduate fellowship and asks him to rank them by ability. [handwritten notes on page by LP rank the students][reply
from LP to Dr. Lapp given 3-8-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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February 5
- 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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February 6
- Letter from LP to E.N.C. Andrade RE: Accepts invitation to give a lecture on the structure of proteins at the Royal Institution.
[In reply to letter from Andrade to LP 1-30-52].
- Letter from Dr. R Byron Bird to LP RE: Gives specific information regarding his arrival plans to Pasadena on Monday, February
18. Plans to leave Friday or Saturday due to other plans. [previous letter
from LP to Dr. Bird 1-23-52, follow up letter from Dr. Bird 4-2-52, response letter from LP 4-4-52].
- Letter from Sir Ian Heilbron, Director of the Brewing Industry Foundation, to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of congratulations
for his receipt of the Royal Medal award. Also congratulates LP on his
receipt of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal. [letter from LP to Sir Heilbron 1-9-52].
- Letter from W. J. Wiswesser of Willson Products Inc., to LP RE: hopes to win LP's interest in a structure describing problem
involving his own development of a chemical notation and the Dyson
notation.[note in pen at top: "To Dr. Buchman: What is your opinion? LP"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wiswesser 3-18-52, related memo from Dr. Buchman to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes that he will be in the Pasadena area in March for some lectures. Hopes to
be able to get together with LP. Mentions his recent travels and work. [letter
from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 2-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: sends an article concerning Sickle Cell Anemia for LP's information. [letter from LP to
Mr. Ben May 2-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May,
Ben)].
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February 7
- Letter from LP to Professor R.A. Peters, Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford RE: congratulates Peters on being
knighted and hopes to see him on trip to England.
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. M. Kosolapoff RE: in response to the request made by Dr. Kosolapoff, LP answers his question about
the application of the resonance principles to molecular configurations, by
referring to his own book, "The Nature of the Chemical Bond." [letter from Dr. Kosolapoff to LP 1-31-52].
- Letter from Isidore Lipschutz, Treasurer of the Society for the Prevention of World War III, Inc. to LP RE: writes to reminds
LP of their previous communication relative to the educational work of their
society. Welcomes LP's comments and encourages him to join their permanent mailing list. [includes a pamphlet of information
about their organization] [filed under unsorted correspondence 1952].
- Letter from LP to Dr. D.P. Riley RE: Looks forward to seeing his published article in the 1-26-52 issue of "Nature." They have put him down on their mailing list for reprints of papers in the field of
crystal structure and molecular structure. [letter from Dr. Riley to LP 2-1-52].
- Letter from BW to Dr. Clinton F. Schonberger RE: in response to Dr. Schonberger's letter, is sorry to tell him that the reprints
that he requested are no longer available. Gives the references, in case he
wants to hunt them down in the journals. [letter from Dr. Schonberger to LP 1-27-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Carl D. Spangler RE: Writes that his stay in Portland is such a short one that he will not be able to
visit. [letter from Mr. Spangler to LP 2-3-52].
- Letter from George W. Watt to LP RE: sends a copy of the abstract of papers to be presented at the Structure and Properties
of Surfaces meeting symposium. Requests that LP participate in the
symposium. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Watt 2-22-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: World Student Service Fund amount: $5.00
- Letter from I. Fankuchen to LP RE: Invites LP to present a paper on either The Structure of Proteins or Small Angle Scattering
and Diffraction Line Breadth and Shape for the next American
Crystallographic Association meeting. [following letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 3-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to Lord Rothschild of Trinity College RE: writes to inform Lord Rothschild of his upcoming visit to England
for the Royal Society Conference on the structure of proteins. [letter from
Lord Victor Rothschild to LP 2-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rothschild, Victor.)].
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.037, Insurance Documents. Insurance from The Home Insurance Company for a Kodak
35mm camera with case and lens, a light meter, and some filters. Items insured for $144.25, with a $12.50 premium.
- LP Science: Box 14.018. LP recieves a paper titled "Grants for Scientific Research: A Guide for the Submission of Research
Proposals" from the National Science Foundation. [4 pages].
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February 8
- LP signs papers that state that he was a co-inventor of either an "offset liner for a cavity charge" or an "offset liner for
a gravity charge" (title differs between documents). LP also signs over the invention to the United States Navy for the amount
of $1.00. [Filed under LP Science: 10.010].
- Letter from J.G. Hooley, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Agrees with LP's choice of topics for the two general speeches,
and goes on to inform him that a seminar talk on the subject of metallic compounds has been arranged. Notes that the Friday
of LP's visit will be a day of mourning due to the death of George VI. [In reply to 1-30-52 letter from LP to Hooley.] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Note from LP to himself RE: States that Major Ross telephoned him in regards to signing papers in connection with a patent
that LP was unaware he was a co-inventor of. He then goes to the Navy office and signs the papers. [Filed under LP Science:
10.010].
- Letter from LP to George W. Green, CIT RE: asks him to sign and forward the attached application for renewal of the NIH grant
on "X-Ray Diffraction Investigations of the Structure of Protein Molecules". [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Letter from LP to Drs. Leonora and Earl Bilger Re: thanks for the shirt from Hawaii. Says that he is planning to go to England
this spring to attend a Royal Society meeting on the structure of proteins
on May 1. Is working on the structure of proteins now. Asks for assistance in helping LP Jr. get settled in Hawaii.[Note from
Drs. Leonora and Earl Bilger 6-16-51]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Finds that LP's judgement of Dr. Berlin is based on
old research, and not his new research, which has been acclaimed by colleagues. Asks LP to reconsider his opinion. [Letter
in reply to 2-4-52 letter from LP to Moe, reply from LP to Moe 2-19-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood RE: Thanks Prof. Kirkwood for his letter regarding Dr. Bird. [previous letter from
LP 1-17-52, previous letter from Prof. Kirkwood 2-5-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: California Inst. Tech. amount: $6.08
- LP writes cheque: to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $246.58
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. E. Burch RE: writes about sickle cell anemia and sends a note on a proposed therapeutic program for
the disease prepared by Dr. Itano. Says that now he is devoting a large part
of his time to work on the determination of the structure of proteins.[letter of response from Dr. Burch 4-18-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Note from Dr. P. H. Plesch to LP RE: writes that he would like to meet with LP when he is in Los Angeles. Encloses an introduction
that was given to him by Prof. H. D. Springall. [related letter from
Prof. H. D. Springall to LP 6-24-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File (Springall, H. D.)].
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February 9
- AHP writes cheque: to: Robert Dawson Agency amount: $12.50
- Letter from LP to Mr. Myron A. Bantrell RE: encloses a proposal for the foundation of a California Society of Fellows. Mentions
Max Mason in relation. [LP's proposal included] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #17].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Max Mason RE: sends a copy of his proposal for the foundation of the California Society of Fellows.
Thanks him for his reactions to the proposal the day before, and asks for
additional suggestions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17 (Bantrell)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush of the University of Illinois RE: apologizes for the "episode involving Dr. Claussen"
not being resolved satisfactorily. Goes on to discuss the matter in more
detail, of a misunderstanding between himself and Dr Claussen involving a co-authorship and hydrate structures. [letter from
Prof. Rodebush to LP 2-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #271:
File (Rodebush, Worth H.)].
- Letter from Dr. Richard Lippman to Mr. Weisberger, Superintendent, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, cc: Board of Trustees RE: Discusses
a recent issue in which a patient specifically requested his services and he was not allowed to see that patient as it was
"contrary to the policy of the Board of Trustees."[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
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February 10
- Note from Dr. Lewis to LP RE: thanks LP for writing about the job offering at Rollins College, however, he is unable to accept
this job because he has just accepted a job with the Olin Cellophane
Division of Olin Industries. Thanks LP for his efforts on his behalf though. [letter from LP to Dr. Lewis 2-1-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Lewis 2-20-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Allan Knight Chalmers, Treas. N.A.A.C.P. amount: $10.00
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February 11
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Hemoglobin, meeting of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon Medical School section, Portland, Oregon. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- LP and AHP fly to Portland for a week-long trip, staying with Rose Manor the first night.
- Letter from LP to Newell Gingrich, University of Missouri, RE: Sorry to hear that Newell will not be at the Univeristy of
Missouri when he visits. Will communicate with Vineyard about all reservations that need to be made. [In reply to letter from
Gingrich to LP 2-5-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Mr. Ramon M. Esteve, Jr. to LP RE: thanks LP for reading his manuscript, and for his comments. Says that his comments
were in line with those of others and will be altering his work
accordingly. Is presenting the paper at the Buffalo ACS meeting and depending on the support there will decide whether to
submit it for publication. [letter from LP to Mr, Esteve 2-4-52].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Mr. W. McIntosh of the Jonathan Club RE: thanks him for reminding him that
Lord Belford was to speak at luncheon at the Jonathan Club, however, he
already had a luncheon engagement at that time. Says that his India trip was cancelled and so he is on his way to Canada to
present the Canadian Club lecture. Asks him to let him know if he would still
like him to speak before the Army and Navy group.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Portland (Oregon) Journal blurb RE: a dinner is being held for the Paulings at Reed college preceeding LP's lecture on the Reed 40th Anniversary series.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Portland (Oregon) Oregonian blurb RE: a dinner is being held for the Paulings at Reed college preceeding LP's lecture on the Reed 40th Anniversary series.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Reed College Quest (Portland Oregon) article entitled "Dr. Linus Pauling Visits Reed Famous Scientist To Speak" RE: discusses the talks scheduled at Reed College
by LP and
Dr. Wendell Stanley. Goes on to discuss the history of both scientists.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Province (Canada) article entitled "Prominent U.S. Scientist Due to Speak In City" RE: discusses LPs upcoming speech to be given at the UBC
in Vancouver and entitled "The
Place of Science in the Modern World." [portrait of LP included with article].
- AHP writes cheque: to: William Taylor amount: $21.17
- AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. H. A. Whipple amount: $12.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Liebergs amount: $11.88
- AHP writes cheque: to: A. C. Vroman amount: $1.30
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Star News amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Bullock's amount: $13.30
- AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $12.36
- AHP writes cheque: to: The New Yorker amount: $21.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $43.64
- AHP writes cheque: to: F. C. Nash amount: $30.15
- AHP writes cheque: to: Standard Oil Co. of California amount: $3.16
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: McBride Animal Hospital amount: $3.50
- AHP writes cheque: to: Peter Pauling amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $2.68
- Document from George W. Beadle to AEC, Los Angeles RE: Copy to be signed that the AEC has received the secret and confidential
materials listed in the document including memorandums and cc
letters. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #19].
- Letter from LP to G. B. Kistiakowsky RE: writes that he does not know of many specific men that he could recommend for a physical
chemistry position available at Harvard University. Mentions Dr.
Byron Bird in relation to new hiring possibilities at Caltech. Mentions David Shoemaker, Longuet-Higgins, and Dr. Massimo
Simonetta as a recommendations for Prof. Kistiakowsky's Dept. [letter
from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP 1-18-52, letter from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kistiakowsky, George B.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: is glad that he will be visiting in March. Offers lodging and dinner. [letter from
Prof. Koltoff to LP 2-6-52, letter from Prof. Koltoff to LP 2-18-52] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to C. B. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company to LP RE: writes in response to Mr. Belknap's letter that
he has looked over the manuscript entitled "Conjectures regarding the nature
of Fused Silicon." Does not have any comments at this time. [letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 2-4-52, related letter from F. C. Lindvall to the Contracts Committee 2-11-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Memo from F. C. Lindvall to the Contracts Committee RE: forwards a proposal for "Research on the Structure of Gaseous Compounds
of Silicon by the Electron Diffraction Method "from LP for the
Contract Committee's approval. [proposal from LP included] [related letter from LP to Mr. Belknap of the Owens-Illinois Glass
Company 2-11-52, related memo from W. N. Lacey to Professor F.C.
Lindvall 2-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. McKenzie of the Physics Branch of the ONR RE: In answer to a previous letter, LP describes the work
done under the current contract dealing with the structure of alloys.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Berg RE: LP replies to Dr. Berg's 1-18-52 letter and returns the preliminary draft of the recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee with corections. [Filed
under LP Science: Box 15.004]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from newspaper The Reed Cross Quest titled "Dr. Linus Pauling Visits Reed: Famous Scientist to Speak."
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February 12
- Speech by LP on Molecular Medicine, Fortieth Anniversary Lectures, Reed College, Portland, Oregon. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- Letter from Edward C. Walsh, Patent Counsel, to LP RE: Enclosed are copies of the formal papers LP executed recently regarding
the patent. [Related letter 2-8-52].
- Letter from Yasutaro Miyazaki of the Nitto Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. to LP RE: writes that he and an engineer, Mr. Miyamoto,
are planning to visit Europe and America in the Spring so as to see the
excellent chemical industry of foreign countries. Asks for permission to visit the Cal Tech labs. [letter of response from
LP to Dr. Miyazaki 3-13-52].
- Letter from W.E. McCann, Secretary of the Federal Action Committee to "Call for Action Participants" RE: sends the enclosed
pamphlet to give them background information to help them respond to
their "Call for Action" letters on the Federal Spending issue. [encloses a pamphlet with some facts on the 1953 Federal Budget
request of the President.] [filed under unsorted correspondence 1952].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Linda Pauling amount: $125.00
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February 13
- LP and AHP leave Portland to go to Seattle and then Vancouver, British Columbia.
- LP and AHP check into the Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, B.C. [Receipt, checkout 2-18-52].
- Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research, to LP RE: discusses the topics and events of the 12-4-51 meeting of the
members of the protein substitutes group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from A.H. Walter, Office of Naval Research to R.B. Gilmore [?] cc: LP RE: summary of budget information for the protein
structure project renewal. [Related letter from Walter to Rice, 2-4-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Victor Rothschild of Merton Hall, Cambridge [?] to LP RE: Invites LP to stay with him on the upcoming trip to
England and carry out proposed experiments on bull spermozoa.
- Letter from J. T. Marsh of Tootal Broadhurst Lee Company Limited, Manchester, to LP RE: writes that in the next few weeks
he will be visiting the U.S.A. in order to see various research institutes.
Hopes to be able to visit Cal Tech during March and to perhaps meet with him and some of his colleagues. [letter of response
from LP to Dr. J. T. Marsh 2-19-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: [publication not indicated] blurb and photo of LP to be giving a speech at UBC.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Oregonian (Portland) article entitled "Scientist Heralds New Era in Medicine Based on Studies of Molecular Action" RE: discusses LP's recent lecture
at Reed college, as well
as his new resonance theory and his beliefs about modern science and medicine. [picture of LP, AHP and Linda P at Reed College].
- Letter from Joseph O. Hirschfelder to LP RE: writes that Bob Bird is on his way for a visit to Caltech. Wonders about Eugene
Maun. [following letter from Joseph O. Hirschfelder to LP 2-17-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #125].
- Letter from Lord Rothschild of Trinity College to LP RE: writes to invite LP to spend a week with his family in May. [letter
from LP to Lord Victor Rothschild 2-7-52, letter from LP to Lord Rothschild
3-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rothschild, Victor.)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Oregonian newspaper discussing LP's recent visit to Reed College. Also included is a photo of LP and AHP with their daughter Linda,
currently a sophomore at Reed College.
- Letter from Crellin Pauling to AHP RE: Informs her of his arrival in L.A., where he rode to school with his friend Keith in
a Jaguar. Says that he has many things he would like to tell her and reports that he doesn't like school very much. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
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February 14
- Speeches by LP on The Place of Science in the Modern World and Metals, the Canadian Club, and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- Letter from Ruth B. Shipley, Chief, Passport Division, Department of State, to LP RE: His passport request has been denied
due to it not being in the "best interest" of the United States. Notes that his $9.00 application fee will be returned. [In
reply to 1-24-52 letter from LP to Shipley]. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Box 2].
- Letter from Dr. G. M. Kosolapoff of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter of response to his 2-7-52 letter. Requests reprints of Dr. Donahue's paper that LP mentioned. Goes
on to restate the question from his last letter since he does not feel LP understood what he was getting at regarding carboxylic
acid molecules and their bonds. [letter from LP to Dr. Kosolapoff 1-31-52,
2-21-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Vancouver Daily Province article entitled "Noted Scientist Visits, He Seeks Plasma Substitute." RE: Notes LP's speech given in the Hotel Vancouver
as UBC's 1952 Canadian
Club speaker about the discovery of a new plasma substitute.
- Letter from Prof. W. H. Rodebush of the University of Illinois to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes that he felt in
the middle of the situation between LP, himself and Dr. Claussen, involving a co-authorship misunderstanding, however, he
is happy with any settlement that does not reflect upon Dr. Claussen's integrity. [letter from LP to Prof. Rodebush 2-9-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #271: File (Rodebush, Worth H.)].
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February 15
- Letter from A.H. Walter to NIH, Division of Research Grants cc: LP RE: submission of an application for grant renewal for
the "X-Ray Diffraction Investigations of the Structure of Protein Molecules". [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Memo from R.B. Gilmore to LP RE: the NIH grant arrived, and has been budgeted accordingly. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Letter from Mr. J.H. Van Vleck and R. M. Bozorth of Bell Telephone Laboratories to LP RE: Invite LP to attend a Symposium
on Magnetism help at the U of Maryland and sponsored by the Office of
Naval Research. [letter of response from LP to J. Van Vleck and R. Bozorth, 2-20-52].
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: American Association of Scientific Workers Newsletter RE: includes
articles of significance entitled "World Federation of Scientific Workers"
and "Passport and Visa Difficulties."
- Memo from W.N. Lacey to Professor F.C. Lindvall [cc: LP] RE: writes that he has received Prof. Lindvall's memorandum of 2-11-52 regarding LP's submitted proposal for research on the structure of
gaseous silicon. Takes issue with the fact that so many proposals and appointments are for post-doctoral research fellows
rather than graduate-students. [related memo from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts
Committee 2-11-52, related memo from F.C. Lindvall to President L.A. DuBridge 2-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Memo from F.C. Lindvall to President L.A. DuBridge RE: writes that the proposal which LP submitted to the Contracts Committee
has been approved. [related memo from W.N. Lacey to Professor
F.C. Lindvall 2-15-52, related memo from L.A. DuBridge to LP 2-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
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February 16
- Speech by LP on Chemistry in Relation to Medicine, the Canadian Club, and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- Letter from Prof. Otto M. Smith to LP RE: sends a late check to LP with apologies. Sorry to hear that LP will not be able
to attend the workshop with the Research Foundation of Oklahoma this year.
Would like to know if LP is still interested in a workshop for 1953. Goes on to discuss the costs for the workshop. [note
in pencil at top of letter: "$ 146.00 depd 2/18/52."] [letter of response from LP to
Prof. Otto M. Smith 2-21-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News blurb entitled "Dr. Pauling Gives University Lectures" RE: discusses LP's lecture on "Chemistry in Relation to Medicine."
in Vancouver B.C.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pac. Tel and Tel amount: $15.88
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February 17
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February 18
- LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Vancouver. [Receipt, check-in 2-13-52].
- LP and AHP fly from Vancouver to Seattle, and then continue to Los Angeles.
- Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research to Dr. H. Quastler, University of Illinois cc: LP RE: recommends that Quastler
contact LP if he wishes to participate in the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from G.B.B.M. Sutherland, University of Michigan to LP RE: gives suggestions for the format of the future meetings
of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lawton, Assistant Prof. at Cornell University Medical College, to LP RE: writes to request reprints
on some of LP's papers on the structure of proteins. Also writes that he
has been investigating the mechanical behavior of soft body tissues in association with Prof. Allen King. [note in pencil
on the right: "3/6/52"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Lawton 3-10-52].
- Letter from R. A. Peters of U. of Oxford Dept. of Chem. to LP RE: writes that it was nice to hear from LP and thanks him for
the congratulations. Looks forward to seeing LP soon.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News blurb RE: discusses the two honors given to LP from Brazilian educational institutions for his contributions to modern chemistry.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "Improved Plasma Substitute" RE: discusses the conclusion made by a Caltech conference that oxypolygelatin
is an inexpensive and
effective plasma substitute.
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes that he has decided not to make a visit to Pasadena due to the fact that
he will not have an opportunity to lecture there. Sends a copy of a letter that he
was dictating to Dr. McCullough. [copy of letter from Prof. Koltoff to Dr. J. D. McCullough 2-18-52 included] [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 2-11-52, letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 2-21-52 ] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
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February 19
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Impressed by the recommendations of Berlin by his peers,
and suggests that he may have success in his current and future research endeavors. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 2-8-52, Related letter from Moe to LP 2-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Dr. K. Kummerle to LP RE: [letter in German, awaiting translation] [note in pencil in upper right: "Put on mailing
list for reprints."]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. T. Marsh RE: writes that they would be pleased to have Dr. Marsh visit in March and would also be
happy to show him their laboratories. [letter from Dr. J. T. Marsh to LP 2-13-52, letter of response from Dr. J. T. Marsh to LP 2-27-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hyman Lischner, Editor of The New Outlook RE: writes that he was pleased to see his name included as a contributor for the February issue of the publication, however,
unfortunately, his name was attached to the wrong article. [filed under LP Correspondence Box #231: N: Correspondence] [copy
of the publication included in Pauling Scrapbook, 2-?-52]
- Letter from B. H. Sage to F. C. Lindvall, cc LP RE: Is sending 10 copies of a suggested method of measuring the energy stored
in metals, along with correspondence from North American Aviation, Inc. who requested this work.[correspondence enclosed]
- Letter from B. H. Sage to LP RE: Sends LP a proposal for research in the field of microcalorimetry to measure energy stored
in metals. Asks for his comments and approval to forward the proposal to the Contracts Committee. [proposal enclosed] [response
from LP to B. H. Sage 2-21-52]
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $18.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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February 20
- Letter from Hans T. Clarke, Science Attache of the Embassy to LP RE: Offers to make accomodations for LP on trip to England.
- Note of $100 deposit made on LP and AHP's tickets overseas. ["bennett travel agency" handwritten on note].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Bozorth of Bell Telephone Laboratories RE: says that he has been thinking of the symposium on
magnetism that he was invited to attend in Mr. Bozorth's letter. However,
it seems that LP's summer plans will be quite busy and therefore he does not think it wise to make another trip to the east
for this symposium. [letter to LP from Mr. Bozorth 2-14-52].
- Letter from W. Hume-Rothery to LP RE: thanks LP for his second letter about the transition metals. Is glad that now they better
agree on things. Ends the discussion with a suggestion that they wait for
more available facts. [letter from LP to Mr. W. Hume-Rothery 2-5-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard N. Lewis RE: writes that he is glad to hear in his note of 2-10-52 about his new job. [note from Dr. Lewis to LP 2-10-52].
- Letter from William Oroshnik of Ortho Research Foundation, to LP RE: reminds LP of a paper by Dr. Linstead that shows that
Karrer's finding of an exception to LP's rule on stereoisomerism in
polyenes was wrong. Shows LP another instance involving an exception to the rule on stereoisomerism. Explains and asks for
LP's comments. [note in pen in upper-left corner: "Copy of my letter to go
to L.L."] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Oroshnik 3-13-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $100.00
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan March 1952: Note from Joe [Dr. JB Koepfli?] RE: discusses the business of
LP being denied a passport for travel to Europe. Gives his opinion on the
matter and mentions that he hopes to see LP soon to discuss further the aspects of the business.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Ben May RE: thanks Mr. May for sending another article on sickle cell anemia. Mentions that he is making
plans toward the foundation of a research institute in molecular
medicine, sickle cell anemia being a molecular disease. Asks for Mr. May's opinion about the foundation of an institute set
up to research molecular medicine. [letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 2-6-52,
letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 2-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
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February 21
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Thanks him for the Telluride information and mentions
his recent trip to Portland and Vancouver B.C. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from NIH to LP RE: acknowlegement of receipt of the application for grant renewal. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Letter from G. Hagg of the Institute of Chemistry, Sweden to LP RE: Asks if a friend, Mr. Harry Brynielsson of the Swedish
Atomic Energy Company, can visit Gates and Crellin Laboratories during
his visit to the U.S. probably on the date 4-15-52. [letter of response from LP to Prof. G. Hagg 3-18-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. Kacser RE: writes that he was interested to read Dr. Kacser's letter, though they may differ in one
idea stating that the configuration of the enzyme is complementary not to the
substrate molecules, but rather to the activated complex. Sends a reprint on this specific topic. Unfortunately, there are
no positions available at Cal Tech for which Dr. Kacser could fill. [note typed at
the top: "Chem. Achievement and Hope for the Future Protein papers] [letter from Dr. Kacser to LP 1-27-52, letter of response from Dr. Kacser to LP 3-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. M. Kopolapoff RE: writes that he is not sure that he understands Dr. Kopolapoff's question still
about resonance theory. Goes on to discuss the possibilities of bonds between
carboxyl groups in carboxyl atoms and what he believes are the true forms. [letter from Dr. Kopolapoff to LP 2-14-52].
- Letter from Wade V. Lewis, Pres-EMCO of Elkhorn Mining Company, to LP RE: writes that he remembers LP from Oregon State University
30 years ago and writes to catch up with him and to invite
him to comment on the work he is currently involved with. It involves the apparent cure of arthritis by exposure to uranium
from their mines. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Lewis 2-29-52].
- Letter from LP to Dean Donald P. Cottrell of the Ohio State University RE: writes in response to hearing from Professor Buchman
that The Ohio State University was considering giving an honorary
doctorate to Professor Howard J. Lucas of Cal Tech. Goes on to support that decision. [letter of response from Donald P. Cottrell
to LP 3-3-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Otto M. Smith RE: thanks him for the letter and the check. Is uncertain about whether he can accept
to do a workshop in 1953 at his institution. Agrees that the workshop should
work through the Pacific Southwest Association of Chemistry Teachers. [letter from Prof. Smith to LP 2-16-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: is sorry to learn that Prof. Koltoff will not be making a trip to Los Angeles.
[letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 2-18-52, copy of letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff
to Mr. Hubert H. Humphrey 5-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to B. H. Sage RE: LP approves Dr. Sage's project on microcalorimetry. [proposal from B. H. Sage to LP 2-19-52]
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February 22
- Letter from Henry Quastler, University of Illinois to LP RE: discusses his desire to meet with the protein substitutes group
and encloses a report of his on the subject of cybernetics. [Related letter from Levin to Quastler 2-18-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Lippman RE: In a press release, LP is identified as being associated with CIT, which was against
his wishes. It is because of this that he will not be able to participate in the upcoming meeting to discuss the removal of
the three physicians from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for political reasons.
- Letter from LP to Prof. George W. Watt RE: in response to Prof. Watt's letter of enquiry, LP informs him that he will not
be able to attend the mentioned meeting. [letter from Prof. Watt to LP 2-7-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Science blurb RE: discusses LP's honors from two Brazilian educational institutions for his contributions to modern chemistry.
- LP writes cheque: to: Hertz Drive-Ur-self, Inc. amount: $25.32
- Memo from L.A. DuBridge to LP RE: writes that the Committee of Government and Industrial Contracts has approved LP's research
proposal of Gaseous Compounds of Silicon. [related memo
from F.G. Lindvall to President L.A. DuBridge 2-15-52, related letter from C.B. Belknap to LP 2-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole of the Dept. of Chemistry of the U. of New Brunswick, to LP RE: asks LP if he can find out if
Prof. Wiesner's application for a Guggenheim Fellowship is in the running
still, before finding out if he has been awarded it. [letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 2-29-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
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February 23
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: thinks that LP's idea of forming an institute based on molecular medicine research is a
good one. Hopes to offer LP help financially in the venture. [letter from LP to
Mr. Ben May 2-20-52, letter from Mr. May to LP 2-25-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
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February 24
- LP writes cheque: to: Borrego Village Motel amount: $13.00
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February 25
- LP writes a report entitled A Report on Silk Fibroin, which documents his work with silk fibroin in 21 pages. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles: 1952a].
- Letter from Paul Bartlett, Harvard University to LP RE: Discusses the planned April meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group,
and his desire to discuss the research of members of the group.
- Letter from LP to Admission Counselor of U of Chicago RE: Writes a letter of recommendation for Mr. Einwohner in his application
to the graduate school of the University.
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf [LP] RE: encloses an order for reprints of the article entitled "The Absolute
Configuration of Optically Active Molecules," by Wood, Flickett and
himself. [previous letter from Prof. Kirkwood to Beatrice Wulf 2-1-52, letter of response from LP to Prof. Kirkwood 3-5-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: encloses a letter to the editor of LANCET concerning sickle cell trait. [letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 2-23-52, letter from LP to Mr. Ben May 3-3-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- LP Science: Box 14.023. Flyer for a meeting called the Clinic for Democracy which discusses the issues surrounding the firing
of Dr. Richard Lippman. LP is listed on the flyer [as a speaker?].
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February 26
- Letter from Mr. William C. Carr of the Eagle Rock Council to LP RE: requests to call on LP in regards to a program designed
by the Eagle Rock Council in an effort to support foreign and minority
students of American colleges. Asks that LP bring a fund-raising address by Dr. Percy Julian to the attention of other professors.
[letter from LP to Dr. Percy Julian in regards to this letter 3-13-52].
- Letter from Mr. David M. Keiser of The Sugar Association, Inc., to LP RE: writes that Dr. Henry B. Hass, who is applying for
the position of full-time President of their organization has given LP's
name as a reference. They ask that LP give them his comments as to Dr. Hass' qualifications for the position. [letter of response
from LP to Mr. Keiser 3-18-52].
- Memo from Dr. E. R. Buchman to LP RE: responds to a letter that LP forwarded to him from W. J. Wiswesser. Gives his opinions
regarding Dr. Wiswesser's stance on structure-describing. [related
letter from Dr. W. J. Wiswesser to LP 2-6-52, related letter from LP to Dr. Wiswesser 3-18-52].
- Letter from Esther Simpson, Society for Visiting Scientists, London, to LP RE: Invites LP and Corey to attend an informal
reception in their honor.
- Letter from Dr. Richard Lippman to LP RE: Explains that the use of LP's official title on the pamphlets for the Committee
for Medical Freedom was a result of a misunderstanding. Is deeply sorry and regrets violating LP's wishes. Informs him of
the success of the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
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February 27
- Letter from Dr. J. T. Marsh to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter of response and will call his secretary upon his arrival in
Pasadena to make definite plans for his visit. [letter from LP to Dr. J. T. Marsh 2-19-52].
- Memo from W. N. Lacey to LP RE: Dr. Lacey sends LP material discussing changes in Graduate curriculum in Chemical Engineering.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Susie Perry amount: $21.00
- Letter from E.N.C. Andrade, the Royal Institute to LP RE: Requests that LP send a summary of his planned discourse on the
structure of proteins.
- Letter from N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his recent trip to the University, and
states that he encloses a $400.00 check. [Handwritten note: No Check Enclosed]. [Reply from LP to MacKenzie 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
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February 28
- Letter from Dr. Ruth Ellis, Pres. EWC Chapter of American Association of University Professors to LP RE: Describes to LP the
desire of their local chapter of the EWC to host a dinner-meeting in
which LP might speak about civil-rights, academic freedom, scientific creativity etc. to bring the AAUP in that area up to
date with those topics and to bring up their morale. [letter of response from LP
to Dr. Ruth Ellis 3-4-52].
- Letter from Shizuo Fujiwara of the U of Electro-Communications, Tokyo to LP RE: sends LP a copy of an article that he wrote
about the "Formula for the melting points of the inorganic compounds of
type MXO n," that will soon be published in the Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. Would appreciate any criticism and advice about the paper from LP. [includes type-written manuscript of
paper and velum diagrams and figures] [letter of response from LP to Shizuo Fujiwara 3-27-52].
- Note from J.F. Joliet to LP RE: Sends two reprints on his work on surface tension etc. [Note written in French, awaiting translation].
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Joliet 3-10-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: California Tech (Pasadena, CA) article entitled "14 new Tau Bate pledges elected" RE: notes that LP will speak on "Molecular Engineering" at the formal
initiation of the successful
Tau Bate pledges. Goes on to discuss the event.
- LP writes cheque: to: Prof. George Sarton amount: $10.00
- LP writes cheque: to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to Mr. Hubert H. Humphrey, United States Senator [cc: LP] RE: writes about the State Department's
decision to deny LP a passport and implores Senator Humphrey to
obtain a statement from the State Dept. concerning LP. [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 2-21-52, letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 6-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from Mr. C. B. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company to LP RE: responds to LP's letter of 2-4-52. Writes that LP's program seems to parallel the one that their Dr. Barber is conducting with
Dr. Fajans. Thinks that their director of research might send someone over to Pasadena. [related memo from President DuBridge
to LP 2-22-52, letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 3-5-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from Fernando Carraro to LP RE: Thanks LP for advising him on attending CalTech as a Ph.D. student. Asks what he should
study in the meantime to aid his transition there. Congratulates LP on receiving the G. N. Lewis award and wishes him happy
birthday.[letter from LP to Mr. Carraro 1-25-52][reply from LP to Mr. Carraro 3-10-52]
- Letter from Dr. Lippman to LP RE: Outlines discussions with LP about the formation of a new institute for medical research.
[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
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February 29
- Letter from Robert M. Duncan, Actuary, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, to LP RE: Notification of accumulation
of funds in the retirement annuity contract.
- Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Wishes to visit LP and his colleagues on an upcoming visit to
the Los Angeles area in March. [Reply from LP to Levine 3-5-52].
- Letter from Henry B. Bull to LP RE: Thanks LP for assisting him in finding a new position. Is now working as chair of the
department of Chemistry at the U of Iowa [letter of response from LP
to Mr. Bull 3-5-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Wade V. Lewis RE: writes in response to Dr. Lewis' letter asking him to comment on his recent work with
uranium and a cure for arthritis. LP writes that he has no comments to
make on the work except that he has learned that "it is necessary to be pretty skeptical about unconventional cures reported
by the patients themselves."[letter from Mr. Lewis to LP 1-21-52].
- Memo from LP to Robert Bacher RE: suggests Charley Townes for appointment to Dr. Bacher's staff. [filed under LP Correspondence
Box #333. T: Correspondence 1952].
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to President Truman RE: implores the president
to allow him to obtain a passport for travel to The U.K and to France for
Scientific and educational reasons. Was denied a passport by the Department of State a week earlier. [Letter of reply from
the White House to LP 3-31-52].
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. JB Koepfli RE: thanks Dr. Koepfli for
his letter and mentions that he has decided to write to the President of the
US as a possible solution to his difficulty in receiving a passport. Encloses a copy of the letter he has written to the President.
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. Samuel R. Aspinall RE: thanks him for
his letter of 2-19-52. Writes that he does not feel it would be worthwhile
for him to be given an appointment as a consultant for the ONR in England, due to the shortness of his planned visit, however,
he is eager to help them out in any way.
- 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 about his denial of passport by Mrs.
Shipley of the State Dept. Mentions his opinion that this will reflect badly on the US. Has written to the President and Joe
Koepfli.
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that he is not able to answer his question
about the Guggenheim Fellowship in that he is no longer a member of the
Committee of Selection. Refers Prof. Toole to someone else. [letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 2-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Letter from W. N. Lacey to LP RE: Writes that the faculty approved the employee classification of "Graduate Research Assistant."
Discusses new issues related to the creation of this position and wishes to meet with faculty members to discuss them. [pen
notes in margins on back page consist of comments, and figuring out wages]
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