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March - General
- Pauling Scrapbook: Scalacs (Regional Bulletin of the Southern California Section, American Chemical Society) blurb entitled "Caltech" RE: discusses the two Brazilian educational institution honors
given to LP for his contributions to modern chemistry.
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March 1
- Letter from Charles M. Grossman, M.D. to LP RE: Requests information about Guggenheim Fellowships. His colleague, James D.
Hauschildt, is helping them with their research, but is unable to obtain further support. Was wondering if LP thought that
Mr. Hauschildt would be eligible for a fellowship. Their current work is concerned with incorporation of radioactive glycine
into protein using human liver slices and human colon mucosa. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Grossman 3-5-52].
- Letter from Dr. H. Kacser to LP RE: writes in connection with the letter and MS that he sent to LP 1-25-52. Explains his action in sending the British Empire's Cancer Campaign an application giving LP's department as a possible
place that he would hold a possible fellowship. He just didn't want to miss a possible opportunity. [letter from LP 2-21-52].
- Note from Prof. F. E. Malherbe to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter of 12-19-51. Comments on some aspects of LP's catalog. Asks
LP to give him examples of Cal Tech's methods of study, and also requests copies of the mimeographed notes used by Prof. Bates
and Badge in conjunction with certain chemistry courses. [related memo from LP to Prof. Bates 3-11-52, letter of response from LP to Prof. Malherbe 4-4-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $40.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Harry Osaki amount: $8.00
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March 2
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March 3
- Letter from LP to Dr. Max Mason RE: thanks him for talking the proposed California Society of Fellows over with Bentrell.
Requests a statement for Bentrell about the proposed plan, as outlined in LP's prospectus. Sends along a copy of the report
on the Harvard Society of Fellows for interest value. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17].
- Letter from L. Reed Brantley of Occidental College RE: says that after the meeting of the American Chemical Society Standing
Committee on Chemical Education in the fall of 1951, the Sub-Committee was "charged with the responsibility of reporting to
the Standing Committee suggestions for a program to further the objectives for chemical education." Mr. Brantley invites LP
to serve as a member of this Sub-Committee. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Brantley 3-5-52]
- Letter from Donald P. Cottrell of Ohio State University, to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter endorsing Howard J. Lucas for
an honorary degree at the Ohio State University. [letter from LP to Dean Cottrell 2-21-52].
- Letter from Juan Llado Martorell to LP RE: [letter in Spanish, awaiting translation] [letter of response from LP to Sr. Juan
Llado Martorell 3-18-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News article entitled "Dilworth Group Urges American Ideals Classes." RE: discusses a report from the State Senate Investigation
Committee on Education which recommends a special course for California public schools teaching the difference in living standards
in America and under totalitarian regimes. Forty pages of the report were devoted to LP.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Ben May to LP RE: again thanks Mr. May for his letter and inclusion of an article about sickle cell
anemia. Mentions his lab's progress in studying the disease. Mentions funding that is making the construction of a new lab
of chemical biology possible. [letter from Mr. Ben May 2-25-52, letter from Mr. May to LP 3-3-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: Again, sends LP clippings of articles relating to sickle cell anemia. [letter from LP to
Mr. Ben May 3-3-52, letter from Mr. May to LP 3-5-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- Letter from W.N. Lacey to LP RE: Outline of what was discussed at the meeting regarding graduate research assistantships.
Highlights from a meeting outlining the new policy of having two different classes of graduate assistants rather than one.
There will now be Graduate Research Assistants and Graduate Teaching Assistants.
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March 4
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP for his recommendations concerning applicants
for a renewal on their fellowship. [Letter in reply from LP to Moe 3-8-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to L.A. DuBridge, CIT RE: After a conversation that occured on this same day, LP writes to clarify. Discusses
his position regarding the firing of the three physicians from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, and why he opposes it. Also
discusses his recent withdrawal from various political organizations. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Lippman RE: Enclosed is a letter from the Worchester Foundation for Experimental Biology, and
LP's reply to the letter. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Oscar M. Hechter, The Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, RE: Discusses the firing of the
three physicians from the Cedars of Lebanon hospital and enclosed is LP's statement regarding the event. [Filed under LP Science:
11.077].
- Letter from E.J. Crane, Editor of Chemical Abstracts, ACS to LP RE: Enclosed is an abstract written by Dr. N. Thon who summarizes the Soviet point of view regarding resonance
theory. Crane notes that LP may desire to see the abstract prior to publication. [Reply from LP to Crane 3-10-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. James A. Bryson of the Office of Naval Research RE: LP is sad to report that he will not be able to
attend the symposium on high temperature chemistry as Mr. Bryson suggested in his letter because LP is already scheduled to
attend the meeting of American Philosophical Society. [letter from Mr. Bryson to LP 1-25-52]
- Letter from LP to Mr. R.S. Cahn of "Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry" RE: is glad to give permission to use some
of his illustrations in one of their publications as was requested. [letter from Mr. Cahn to LP 1-31-52].
- Letter from Mr. Terrell L. Hill of the Naval Medical Research Institute, to LP RE: Sends a manuscript that was largely stimulated
by LP's work with Corey. Comments are welcome. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Terrell L. Hill 3-8-52].
- Letter from Dr. Olaf Klamerth to the Gentlemen of Cal Tech. RE: asks if it is possible for him to work as a research assistant
in one of their chemical or physiological chemical laboratories for a year's stay in Pasadena, as his wife is from Pasadena.
Goes on to describe his education and work experience and includes a list of his publications to date. He is from Austria.
[note in pencil in upper right: "Please return to LP"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Klamerth 3-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. C. Longuet-Higgins of the Dept. of Chem. at University of Manchester RE: writes that he read his
review of Syrkin and Dyatkina's book in the last issue of Acts Crystallographica and requests some information about it. Goes
on to ask what the basis for some of his statements were, specifically relating to a theory of ionic-covalent resonance. [letter
of response from Dr. Longuet- Higgins to LP 3-10-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $13.07
- Letter from LP to Mr. Roger Hayward RE: thanks Mr. Hayward for the drawings that he sent. Mentions Gunnar Bergman. [another
unrelated letter from LP to Roger Hayward 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120].
- Letter from LP to Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn RE: thanks Prof. Mark for speaking before their
seminar group. Reminds Prof. Mark of their discussion about the structure for polyglycine. Asks that Prof. Mark send a small
sample of the material to him. Mentions that he has worked out a more detailed structure for silk fibroin. [letter from Prof.
Mark to LP 1-31-52, letter from Prof. Mark to LP 3-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mark, Herman)].
- Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: expresses concern for the lack of academic representation on the Board of Trustees
with the resent departure of Max Mason.
- Letter from LP to Esther Simpson, Society for Visiting Scientists RE: Accepts invitation to attend a reception for him and
Corey while in London. [In reply to letter from Simpson to LP 2-26-52].
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March 5
- Letter from Alden Emery, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Attached is a letter from UNESCO to Emery, and he asks if LP
can suggest names of people who may be interested. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a].
- Letter from LP to Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research RE: is looking forward to Levine's upcoming visit to Los Angeles,
and will discuss questions asked in previous letter with him then. [In reply to letter from Levine to LP 2-29-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Bull RE: thanks for the thank you letter, glad to hear that Mr. Bull is now the head of the department
at U of Iowa's department of Biochemistry. [letter from Mr. Bull to LP 2-29-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. L. Reed Brantley RE: LP thanks Prof. Brantley for the letter and invitation to join the Sub-Committee
of the Committee on Chemical Education. However, at this time LP is so busy with other jobs that he must decline the invitation
in the fear that he could not do justice to it. [letter from Mr. Brantley to LP 3-3-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles M. Grossman RE: Is interested in helping them with their problem of obtaining some sort of grant
for their intern Dr. James Hauschildt. Does not think that it is possible for him to obtain a Guggenheim fellowship because
they do not award them to anyone who is a student in any way. However, LP goes on to list a few alternative fellowship possibilities
that he is more confidant that Dr. Hauschildt could obtain. [letter from Mr. Grossman to LP 3-1-52].
- Letter from Prof. Haakon Haraldsen to LP RE: writes to LP asking if he may visit Cal Tech between April 1 and April 8. Also
suggests that he give a speech at that time on the phase and structure relations of the sulfides, selenides and tellurides
of the transition elements in the first long row of the periodic system. [note in upper right in pencil: "Henston scheduled
for April 2."] [letter from LP to Haakon Haraldsen 3-10-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Max Rogers of Michigan State College RE: Asks for information about some silk fibroin and some photographs
of the fibroin by Dr. Rogers that he took while he was at Cal Tech about ten years ago. LP is currently working on the structure
of the fibroins and is curious about the photographic process that Dr. Rogers went through.
- Letter from LP to John G. Kirkwood RE: writes that he has taken care of all of Prof. Kirkwood's reprint orders. Suggests that
now Prof. Kirkwood's office should now handle his reprints and distribution lists, and accordingly sends them to him. [letter
from Prof. Kirkwood to Beatrice Wulf [LP] 2-25-52, letter of response from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 9-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: Sends LP an issue of Cancer Research about Carcinogens and cancer. Hopes it will interest LP along with the articles he sent on sickle cell anemia. Promotes the
chemotherapy work of a Dr. Huggins. Hopes LP will contact Dr. Huggins so that they might work together. [letter from Mr. Ben
May to LP 3-3-52, letter from LP to Mr. May 3-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company RE: doubts that the work mentioned in Mr. Belknap's letter being
carried on by Dr. Barber is closely related to that which LP proposed to him. Hopes one of their staff members will visit
Pasadena. [letter from Mr. Belknap to LP 2-28-52, letter from Mr. Belknap to LP 3-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
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March 6
- Letter from LP to Dean A. R. Choppin of Louisiana State University RE: writes that Arthur LeRosen's friends at Cal Tech send
condolences to his mother and to Dean Choppin. [telegram included from A. R. Choppin to LP telling LP of the death of Arthur
Lerosen.] [letter of response from Dean Choppin to LP 3-10-52].
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March 7
- Letter from J.P. Youtz, Business Manager, CIT to LP RE: Informs LP that his application for a patent ("Propellant and Method
of Controlling the Burning Thereof - Serial No. 600,043) has been rejected. This is in spite of evidence that the device is
very patentable.
- Letter from R.A. Peters, Oxford University to LP RE: Invites LP to give a lecture on protein structure at the university.
- Memo from B. H. Sage to J. H. Sturdivant, cc LP RE: Submits the Chemical Engineering labratory budget proposal for fiscal
year 1952-1953.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $9.50
- LP writes cheque: to: Carl Spaatz, Iron Curtain Refugee Campaign amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $33.83
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March 8
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP gives his comments for various applicants for a fellowship
renewal. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 3-4-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Orfeo Angelucci re: Nuclear Causation. Discusses photographs of the tobacco mosaic virus taken by electron-microscope,
"point of departure," and the factor "H" basic quantum. Requests reply from LP regarding these topics. [Reply from LP 3-11-52]
- Letter from Arthur W. Davidson of the University of Kansas, Lawrence to LP RE: Informs LP that their department is currently
thinking about the problem of the University's evaluation of its graduate students. Asks that LP send any information possible
regarding Cal Tech's evaluation processes and techniques so as to give them an idea of what other Universities are up to.
[Letter of response from LP to Dr. Davidson 4-4-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Terrell L. Hill of the Naval Medical Research Institute RE: writes that he has read the manuscript that
Mr. Hill sent on mechanical models of elastic polyelectrolytes and proteins. Has no detailed comments at this time. [letter
from Mr. Hill to LP 3-4-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lapp RE: In reply to Dr. Lapp's 2-4-52 letter, ranks a list of graduate students according to their ability, as judged by members of the CIT staff. Comments on
these rankings. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
- LP Peace Section: Box 4.014. Informational flyer titled "The Appeal of M. Frederic Joliot-Curie, President of the World Council
of Peace, Against the Use of Bacteriological Weapons" tells about how the United States used bacteriological weapons against
Korea.
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March 9
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan March 1952: Note from [illegible signature, Dr. Detlev Bronk, Pres. Of NAS?]
of the National Academy of Sciences to LP RE: writes to LP in sympathy about his passport problems and offers to help. Mentions
involving the Security Board of the Pentagon as a solution to LP's passport problem.
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March 10
- Letter from Louis Levine, Naval Research, to LP RE: the request for a renewal of a research contract has been granted. [Related
letter from [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts RE: Thanks him for sending the abstract. [In reply to letter from Crane to LP 3-4-52].
- Letter from LP to E.N.C. Andrade, The Royal Institute, London RE: Is doubtful that trip to London will be made, and to regretfully
make arrangements for someone else to give the lecture.
- Letter from Esther Simpson, Society for Visiting Scientists to LP RE: glad that LP accepted invitation for reception being
held. [Related letter from Esther Simpson to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Bern Dibner of the Burndy Engineering Co., Inc. RE: Thanks Mr. Dibner for the letter and the notice
in the "New York Times." Agrees that it is not right when people are oppressed because of their political views, so is sending
$10 to the International Rescue Committee to help establish the Frontier Freedom Stations. [letter from Mr. Bern Dibner to
LP 12-3-51].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Ralph M. Hunter, Pres. of the Electrochemical Society, Inc. RE: has thought over the matter suggested
in Mr. Hunter's letter and thinks that due to such a small number of undergraduate students at Cal Tech, introducing a special
course in electrochemistry would be impractical, though the subject is included in their work in physical chemistry. [letter
from Mr. Ralph M. Hunter to LP 11-20-51].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Haakon Haraldsen RE: Writes that he is glad to learn that he can visit in April. Invites Mr. Haraldsen
to speak on April 9 about sulfides, selenides and tellurides of the transition elements. Also asks that he speak the next
day on the magnetic properties of those substances. [letter from Prof. Haakon Haraldsen to LP 3-5-52, related memo from LP to Jerry Donahue 3-10-52].
- Memo from LP to Jerry Donohue cc: Mrs. Townsend RE: writes that he has asked Prof. Haakon Haraldsen of the U. of California,
Berkely,. to give two talks [April 9 and 10] on sulfides, selenides, and tellurides of the transition elements etc. Suggests
giving an honorarium. [related letter from LP to Prof. Haakon Haraldsen 3-10-52].
- Letter from LP to M. J. F. Joliet RE: thanks M. Joliet for the letter and for the enclosed reprints. Is pleased to see the
close correlation that he has shown between the surface tension and atomic radii. [note from M. Joliet to LP 2-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. J. Kohl of Tracerlab Inc. RE: in response to Mr. Kohl's letter of 11-29-51, LP writes that he is unable
to visit San Francisco during the coming months, but gives best wishes to the San Francisco chapter of the "Taltech" [Caltech?]
Alumni.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard W. Lawton RE: writes that under separate cover they have sent him reprints of their work on
proteins. Is interested to know more about the soft body tissues that he is investigating. Requests a reference to the report
of the finding by Gross of a double helix by electron microscopy. Goes on to discuss their investigation of the principal
structural feature of the protein in specific tissues. [letter from Dr. Lawton to LP 2-18-52, letter of response from Dr. Lawton to LP 3-19-52].
- Letter from Mr. H. C. Longuet-Higgins to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and goes on to explain his statement in his review
of the book by Syrkin and Dyatkina. LP apparently took issue with the statement about the theory of ionic-covalent resonance
in his last letter.[note in pencil at top: "not to be answered."] [letter from LP to Mr. Longuet-Higgins 3-4-52].
- Letter from Dean A. R. Choppin to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter of sympathy at the passing of their mutual friend, Arthur
LeRosen. [letter from LP to Dean Choppin 3-6-52, related letter from LP to Mrs. Louise LeRosen 4-8-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. G. Oldeman RE: writes that he returns the manuscript that he sent last year. Does not have a definite
opinion about it. Says that he feels that it is worth while to search for regularities in the properties of the elements,
in relation especially to atomic number. [two previous letters from Mr. G. Oldeman to LP 6-5-51, 8-20-51].
- Letter from Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to LP RE: in response to LP's request, writes that he
is not able to find any acceptable samples of polyglycine to send LP. Is trying to locate a sample of any synthetic polypeptides
to send. [letter from LP to Prof. Mark 3-4-52, letter from LP to Prof. Mark 3-31-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mark, Herman)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Ben May RE: thanks Mr. May for all of the articles that he sent on sickle cell anemia. Acknowledges
the work of Dr. Huggins' in cancer research. Still has not formulated his plans for fundamental medical research well enough
to answer his question as to how much money it would require to allow the work to be done. [letter from Mr. Ben May to LP
3-5-52, letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 3-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- Letter from LP to Dave Shoemaker of MIT RE: writes to find out about what he is doing with red phosphorus. Also lets him know
about the completion on the work on the Mg32 (AlZn)49 structure. Briefly mentions "Fred." [letter from LP to Dr. David Shoemaker 1-25-52, letter form Prof. Shoemaker to LP 3-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #294: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)].
- Letter from LP to Chuck Newton of CIT RE: A list of men that LP proposes for a "contact man". Suggests that Dr. J.W. Otvos
be given top consideration.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Fernando L. Carraro RE: LP advises Mr. Carraro to study mathematics. Answers some questions on the field
emission electron microscope, but says that CalTech does not currently use one.[letter from Mr. Carraro to LP 2-28-52]
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March 11
- Letter from LP to Sir Peters, Oxford University RE: Thanks him for invitation to speak at Oxford, but it is unlikely that
the trip to England will be made.
- Letter reply from LP to Mr. Orfeo Angelucci re: states that he is working in other fields and has no comments to make on Angelucci's
suggestions. Therefore there is no need for them to meet.
- Letter from Joseph S. Fruton of Yale U School of Medicine to LP RE: Request permission to use several figures from LP's article
in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1951" for their publication of a book called "General Biochemistry."
[letter of response from LP to Joseph S. Fruton 3-14-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Olaf Klamerth RE: writes that Dr. Klamerth's letter was turned over to him, and it seems that there
is a chance that they may be able to offer him a position if something suitable opens up. [note in pencil in upper right:
"Letter forwarded to Haagen-Smit, Niemann"] [cc included with this letter from LP to Prof. Haagen-Smit and Prof. Niemann asking:
"Do you think that you might be interested in this man? L.P."] [letter from Dr. Klamerth to Cal Tech 3-4-52, related letter from LP to Prof. H. Mark 3-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. H. Mark RE: asks for a opinion of Dr. Olaf from Prof. Mark as Dr. Olaf mentioned that his training
in physical chemistry was received in Vienna from him. [related letter from LP to Dr. Olaf Klamerth 3-11-52, letter of response from Prof. H. Mark 3-20-52].
- Letter from Robert A. Lehman, director of Research at Campbell Pharmaceutical Co., to LP RE: was referred from Dr. Hirschfelder
to LP in his quest for information concerning a phosphorus atom for the Fisher-Hirschfelder-Taylor atom model set. Wants to
find specifications for the phosphorus atom and asks LP if he knows of any literature for reference. [letter of response from
LP to Mr. Lehman 3-14-52].
- Memo from LP to Prof. Bates RE: asks what he should say in answer to a letter from Prof. Malherbe who is requesting copies
of Prof. Bates' mimeographed notes and also his problem sheets. [note of response in pencil at bottom of memo from Prof. Bates
to LP RE: writes that notes and problems covering thermodynamic chemistry are available and can be mimeographed, however,
he doesn't think that they should distribute them generally] [related letter from LP to Prof. F. E. Malherbe 4-4-52].
- Letter from Mr. Herbert S. Bailey of Princeton University Press to LP RE: It is believed by members of their Biology Department
that LP should write a book on "Structure of Molecules." Princeton U. Press would be honored to print it if he decided to
write the book. [previous letter from Mr. Bailey to LP 6-29-51, letter of response from LP to Mr. Bailey 3-31-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $15.75
- LP writes cheque: to: Caltech Inst. Tech. amount: $495.45
- LP writes cheque: to: Ingham, Coats and Payne amount: $26.00
- Letter from Francis Gray, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Massachussetts General Hospital to LP RE: Discusses the
recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee, as addressed in LP's 2-11-52 letter. Expresses his gratitude to LP for serving as an advisor on the Board of Trustees. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
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March 12
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his opinions regarding fellowship candidates,
and then expresses doubt regarding a grant for Dr. Richard Lippman. [Reply from LP to Moe 3-27-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Hugh J. Creech, The Institute for Cancer Research, to LP RE: acknowledges upcoming meeting of the Protein Substitutes
Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Mr. Douglas Brookfield to LP RE: requests that LP deliver an enclosed letter to a Mr. J.T. Marsh of Messrs who
will be visiting Cal Tech shortly from England. The enclosed letter is the official clearance for a visit he wishes to make
to a station of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [letter of response from LP to Douglas Brookfield 3-25-52].
- Letter from John E. Loenard to Dr. Dunitz [cc: LP] RE: writes that he sends at LP's request samples of a couple of prepared
and mounted crystals. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #74: file (Jack Dunitz)].
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March 13
- Letter from LP to Dr. Francis Blacet of U of California L.A. RE: Calls him to the attention of a speech by Dr. Julian Percy
on the topic of Science and a Brave New World to occur on March 25. [letter in regards to this one from Mr. William C. Carr
to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert D. Vold of University of Southern California RE: Calls him to the attention of a speech by Dr.
Julian Percy on the topic of Science and a Brave New World to occur on March 25. [letter in regards to this one from Mr. William
C. Carr to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Percy L. Julian RE: has heard that Dr. Percy will be speaking on March 25th at Occidental college and asks that he come to visit Cal Tech as well as lunch with him during that time. [letter in regards
to this one from Mr. William C. Carr to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. William C. Carr RE: writes that he has posted the notice about the benefit speech by Dr. Julian on the
bulletin at Cal Tech, and has contacted a couple of chairmans of chemistry departments in Southern California about the program.
[letter of response from Mr. Carr to LP 3-17-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Yasutaro Miyasaki RE: writes that they would be happy to have them visit the laboratories of Cal Tech.
[letter from Dr. Miyasaki to LP 2-12-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Oroshnik RE: comments on Dr. Oroshnik's work in response to his letter. Says his work appears first-rate
to him. Points out some results in Dr. Oroshnik's work that seem to him and to Prof. Zechmeister to be somewhat abnormal.
[letter from Dr. Oroshnik to LP 2-20-52, letter of response from Dr. Oroshnik to LP 4-10-52].
- Letter from LP to the Secretary of the Senate RE: requests that they send him 12 copies of the Ninth Report of the Senate
Investigating Committee on Education "Are Loyalty Oaths Effective?" [letter of response from J. A. Beek, Secretary of the
Senate, to LP 3-17-52.]
- Letter from LP to Col. Malcolm D. Seashore, Chief Technical Requirements, Division Air Technical Intelligence Center RE: Is
prepared to talk with Capt. James W. Rodgers whom Col. Malcolm mentioned was planning to visit Cal Tech. Will be glad to discuss
the question about making contractual arrangements with part-time consultant services of some members of the faculty. [telegram
from Col. Malcome D. Seashore to LP [no date] included with letter].
- Letter from V. C. Wilson to LP RE: invites LP and his staff members to a symposium on Magnetism at the U. of Maryland. [letter
of response from LP to V. C. Wilson 4-15-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. I. Fankuchen RE: writes that he and Dr. Corey are planning to go to the Royal Society meeting on Protein
Structure. He has not yet been able to arrange for any member of his group to be present at the American Crystallographic
meeting. [previous letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 2-7-52, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 3-31-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to Lord Rothschild of Trinity College RE: in response to Lord Rothschild's letter, accepts his invitation to
stay with them for a week in England. Mentions that he might not be permitted to travel to England. Writes of his work in
protein structure, that of silk fibroin in particular. [letter from Lord Victor Rothschild to LP 2-13-52, letter from LP to Lord Rothschild 4-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rothschild, Victor.)].
- Letter from LP to Dean Lacey RE: LP supports Dr. David P. Mellor in recommending Hans Freeman [does not say what the recommendation
is for].
- Letter from LP to A.L. Wirin RE: LP is sorry to hear of Wirin's recent illness. Also asks if Wirin has heard from the editor
of American Legion Magazine regarding the publication of LP's letter. Also asks advice on having the letter printed in the Journal of the American Chemical Society if American Legion rejects it.
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March 14
- Letter from Frances V. Benner, ACS to LP RE: inquiring if LP would be able to give speeches to the south-east regions of the
ACS in the following year. [Response from LP 4-15-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Joseph S. Fruton of Yale U School of Medicine RE: gives them permission to reproduce the figures mentioned
in their letter. [letter from Prof. Joseph S. Fruton to LP 3-11-52].
- Note from Jack Gardner of Gardner Research Service to the gentlemen of the Chemistry department RE: Requests information about
any chemicals that can be used to absorb or inhibit infrared and ultraviolet light. [letter of response from LP 3-24-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert A. Lehman RE: In response to Dr. Lehman's question about the dimensions of a phosphorus atom,
he suggests the best model to use for the substances that he mentioned. [letter from Dr. Lehman to LP 3-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Makisaburo Ogasawara of Nagoya Institute of Technology RE: writes that they are returning his two
notebooks on Exercises in Quantum Mechanics. [letter from Prof. Ogasawara to LP 8-15-51, letter of response from Prof. Ogasawara
to LP 4-13-52
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $45.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $25.00
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Copy of an informational letter from JG Growther, Secretary
General to All Members of the Executive Council and Affiliated Organizations of the World Federation of Scientific Workers
RE: discusses the refusal of visas to the foreign members of the Federation by the British Government, thus disabling a meeting
of the council scheduled for March 22 and 23. Lists its members. Includes copy of letter from the Secretary General and the
Home Office as well as a Statement from the Federation to the Press.
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March 15
- Letter from Joseph J. Friedman to LP RE: highlights the concern of the atmosphere of McCarthyism that is growing with the
Rosenberg case, and wishes to meet with LP to discuss particulars of the case.
- Letter from Haakon Haraldsen to LP RE: thanks LP for the welcome to visit the Cal Tech Institution. It is fine with him to
give his speech on April 9th and 10th. Discusses further lodging and travel plans. [note in pencil on upper right: "Please return to L.P."] [related letter from
LP to Haakon Haraldsen 3-10-52, letter of response from LP to Prof. Haraldsen 3-24-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $39.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Lippman RE: LP introduces himself by writing that he has been under Dr. Lippman's care since
the death of Dr. Addis. Informs Dr. Lippman that when he was fired for political reasons, LP prepared and gave a statement
in his defense. LP also had previously agreed to take part in a meeting of patients of dismissed doctors. However, due to
the political propaganda on the flyers and the repeated use of CIT's name in conjunction with this effort contrary to his
desires, LP is disallowing the use of his name in connection with the Committee on Medical Freedom. [reply from Dr. Lippman
sent 3-19-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
- Letter from LP to the editor of the Los Angeles Times RE: Informs them of recent issues surrounding the firing of Dr. Lippman from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Discusses why he
has withdrawn permission to use his name from the Committee on Medical Freedom. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
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March 16
- Note from Leslie E. Sutton of Magdalen College, Oxford to LP RE: writes to inform LP of Sidgwick's recent death. [letter from
LP to Dr. Leslie Sutton 3-24-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299a. : File (Sutton, Leslie E.)].
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March 17
- Letter from Mr. Aram L. Dinguilian to LP RE: Writes in defense of his own disputed theories about protein structure after
reading reprints sent to him by LP describing some of the work that LP and
Prof. Corey have been doing on the same subject. Goes into great detail about what his own theories are and includes several
pages of diagrams and sketches to facilitate his writings. [letter from LP to
Mr. Dinguilian 1-30-52, letter of reply from LP to Mr. Dinguilian 3-27-52].
- Letter from LP to N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, RE: Thanks him again for the visit to Vancouver, and calls
to his attention the fact that the check for $400.00 was not enclosed in his previous letter. [Reply to 2-27-52 letter from MacKenzie to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Members of the Protein Substitutes Group RE: Next meeting is planned for 4-22-52. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to J.H. Highberger, United Shoe Machinery RE: Invites Highberger to come to the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group to discuss his work on collagen. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edwin Brand RE: Details the particulars of the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group, and goes on to give a brief summary of his own work regarding protein structure.
[Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Elkan R. Blout RE: would like to have him attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes group and discuss the work on plasma extenders. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to J.D. Ferry, University of Wisconsin RE: invitation for Ferry to attend the 4-22-52 meeting on protein substitutes and present his current research. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]
- Letter from LP to J.S. Fulton, Yale University RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to R.M. Fuoss, Yale University RE: invitation to attend and make a short presentation of current research at
the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]
- Letter from LP to John G. Kirkwood, Yale University RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Irving Klotz, Northwestern University RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Hans Neurath, University of Washington RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ray Pepinsky, Penn State College RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Quastler, University of Illinois RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Emil Smith, University of Utah RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to G.B.B.M. Sutherland RE: Invitation to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Donald Jones of N.W. Ayer and Son Inc. RE: Thanking LP for his interview regarding their planned television program
for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Esp. thanking LP for info. About Dr. Oppenheimer.
- Letter from Mr. William C. Carr to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 3-13-52. Thanks LP for his interest in the speech by Dr. Julian that is being promoted by Mr. Cann. Sends tickets for the speech
in the hopes that LP might be able to sell them. [letter related to this one from Mr. Cann 2-26-52, letter in response form LP to Mr. Carr 3-26-52]. [Note on the back of the letter "Ambassador 1115 3300 Wilshire."]
- Letter from J. A. Beek, Secretary of the Senate, to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, he responds that the rules provide
that they give no more than two copies of any legislative publication to any one individual. Is able to sell additional copies,
so sends 12 copies with a bill. [letter from LP to the Secretary of the Senate 3-13-52, letter of response from LP to Mr. Beek, Secretary of the Senate 4-24-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: himself, Counter Check amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Chadwick School amount: $22.80
- AHP writes cheque: to: S. Cal Edison Company amount: $31.40
- AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $9.15
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $24.44
- AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $4.55
- AHP writes cheque: to: C. E. Eminger amount: $34.51
- AHP writes cheque: to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $10.71
- LP Science: Box 6.002. Handwritten notes by LP on the structure of the collagen helix.
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March 18
- Letter from LP to E.N.C. Andrade RE: Regrets that he may not be able to attend his planned lecture due to the trip to England
not happening.
- Letter from Mr. Farrington Daniels to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter suggesting possible candidates for their instructorship
in Physical Chem at the U of Wisconsin. They have decided on accepting Dr. Daniel Cornwell of Harvard and Iowa.
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. Hagg RE: writes in response to Prof. Hagg's letter that he has planned to see to it that Mr. Brynielsson
will be entertained during his visit to the laboratories, as he himself will not be in town. [letter from Prof. G. Hagg to
LP 2-21-52, related memo from LP to G. Bergman 3-18-52].
- Memo from LP to G. Bergman RE: alerts Mr. Bergman of the upcoming visit of Mr. Harry Brynielsson to the Gates and Crellin
Labs. Asks that he entertain Mr. Brynielsson, as he, LP, will possibly be away at the time. [related letter from LP to Prof.
G. Hagg 2-18-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. David M. Keiser RE: as Mr. Keiser requested of LP in his last letter, LP writes a thorough discussion
of Mr. Hass, who aspires to take the position of full-time president of their organization, the Sugar Association, Inc. [letter
from Mr. Keiser to LP 2-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Sr. Juan Llado Martorell RE: writes that he was interested to read Sr. Martorell's letter discussing his
new theory of the structure of organic compounds. However, he goes on to discuss that he finds that several of the structures
that he has given are incorrect. [letter from Sr. Llado Martorell to LP 3-3-52].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. W. J. Wiswesser RE: responds to Dr. Wiswesser's letter by writing that
he believes that his questions are more suited for an organic chemist and not himself. [letter from Dr. Wiswesser to LP 2-6-52].
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March 19
- Letter from Emil Smith, University of Utah, to LP RE: wont be able to attend the Protein Substitutes Meeting occuring on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from J.L. Crammer, Society for Visiting Scientists, to LP RE: Thanks him for accepting invitation to reception and
invites LP to attend a discussion on "The Origin of Man".
- Letter from LP to Mr. Myron A. Bantrell RE: informs him that he has attempted to formulate a budget for the first year of
the operation of the California Society of Fellows as Mr. Bantrell has requested. Describes the budget proposal in a general
way. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17].
- Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lawton to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter and reprints. Sends LP reprints which indicate the line
of investigation he is pursuing on the mechanics of body tissue. Gives some references relating to elastic tissues. Goes on
to discuss their work on elastic tissues. [note attached to letter: "Dr. Pauling: One of the boys will prepare a summary of
these references for you. RBC"] [letter from LP to Dr. Lawton 3-10-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Lawton 3-31-52].
- Note from Mr. Morris L. Welson to LP RE: requests assistance from LP in helping him either advance his retirement or find
another clerical job, as he has just been terminated from his previous job. Mentions a Mr. Paulson, and Hielte [sp?] as involved
in the matter. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Welson 3-24-52].
- Letter from Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin of the Chemical Crystallography Laboratory. University Museum, Oxford RE: writes to LP on
the behalf of David Davies, who she recommends for the Caltech Chem. lab. Also acknowledges that LP is soon to visit England,
suggests that he give a lecture on proteins. Mentions LP's papers on proteins. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Hodgkin
3-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #125 (The Lalor Foundation; Dorothy Hodgkin)].
- LP Science: Box 14.023. Invitation sent by The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Club to LP to attend a meeting in which Dr. Richard
W. Lippman will be speaking. [pamphlet enclosed]
- Letter from Dr. Lippman to LP RE: Replies to LP's 3-19-52 letter. Dr. Lippman informs LP that both pamphlets with his name and title were printed before LP approached him about the
issue, and that no other leaflets have been produced since their discussion. He is very sorry that LP is withdrawing his active
support for the case. He would be happy to discuss the matter at LP's convenience. [reply from LP on 3-24-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023].
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March 20
- Letter from I.M. Klotz to LP RE: will attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Joseph S. Fruton to LP RE: will attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Dr. Ruth Ellison of the American Association of University Professors to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of response
and for his interest in their regional conference idea. Writes that their conference plans are moving right along with a banquet
with Prof. Havinghurst. The meeting should meet its objectives. Asks about the Committee for Peaceful Alternatives that LP
mentioned on the phone. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Ellison 3-24-52].
- Letter from Prof. H. Mark to LP RE: writes about Dr. Klamerth's nature in response to LP's request as LP is considering him
for a position at Cal Tech as a research assistant. Also mentions a supply of polyphenylalamine that Dr. Eirich mentioned
he would send to LP. [letter from LP to Prof. H. Mark 3-11-52, related letter from Dr. Klamerth to LP 3-26-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: News Cope amount: $3.00
- Letter from LP to E.N.C. Andrade, The Royal Institute RE:Includes abstract for planned discourse on protein structure at the
Institute.
- Letter from M. Phillips, of the American Association of Scientific Workers, to O. S. Franks of the British Embassy, copy to
LP RE: Regrets that the British Government has refused to grant visas or entry into England for the purpose of attending a
meeting of the World Federation of Scientific Workers. Reminds him that this ruling applies to LP as well. [Filed under LP
Peace Section: Box 4.009]
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March 21
- Letter from Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic, to LP RE: Requests for LP to consider giving a speech or 2 at the clinic when
he is in the general area. [Filed under LP Science: 1952s].
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood, Yale University to LP RE: will attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Mr. Ware Cattell, Editor of Current Research RE: inquires if any issues of Current Research have been published recently because LP has entered for a subscription but has not received any issues. [letters associated
with this one from Ware Cattell to LP 6-16-51, memo from LP to Dr. Schroeder 7-9-51, letter from LP to Mr. Cattell 7-9-51].
- Letter from Thomas F. Doumani, Program Chairman of the Union Oil Company of California to LP RE: Asks LP if he can tell them
of any outstanding visiting scientists at Cal Tech who would be able to serve as a speaker fo their SoCal Section Meetings.
- LP writes cheque: to: State Printer amount: $.80
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: letter from LP to Dr. Louis Levine of the Office of Naval Research
RE: writes that he has not received any response about the matter of obtaining a passport to England from the President. He
asks Dr. Levin if he could give his and the Office of Naval Research's support for permission to go to England. [letter of
response from Dr. Levin to LP 3-28-52].
- Letter from Mr. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company to LP RE: writes that since LP's letter of 3-5-52, they have decided not to go ahead with his proposed work. Will have their Director of Research visit Pasadena and review
the program at that time. [letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 3-5-52, letter from LP to Mr. Belknap 3-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from Dave Shoemaker of MIT to LP RE: congratulates LP, Gunnar and Waugh for working out the "162-atom unit." In reference
to LP's questions about red phosphorous, writes that a student of his is interested in getting the structure for it. Mentions
Clark Stephenson's work on structures. Mentions his discussion with Prof. Paul Beck about sigma and related phases. [Letter
from LP to Prof. Shoemaker 3-10-52, letter from Prof. Shoemaker to LP 9-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #294: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)].
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March 22
- Letter from Ray Pepinsky, Penn State College to LP RE: will attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from E. C. Gilbert of Oregon State College, Dept. of Chemistry to LP RE: requests that LP come to the Pacific Coast
A. A. A. S. meeting in June to speak in a symposium about the Structure of Proteins. They invite LP and AHP to visit Corvallis
anytime. [letter of response from LP to E. C. Gilbert 3-27-52].
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March 23
- Letter from M. Phillips, of the American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: M. Phillips could not contact LP before
sending the letter on the British ban [sent on 3-20-1952]. Hopes that LP does not mind being mentioned in the letter. [reply
from LP sent 3-31-52] [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009]
- LP Peace Section: Box 4.009. Copy of article in Nature titled "World Federation of Scientific Workers" describes the federation, listing LP as one of the Vice Presidents of the
organization.
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March 24
- Letter from John Ferry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: will not be able to attend the Protein Substitutes meeting. [In
Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Emil Smith RE: sorry to hear he can't make it to the Protein Substitutes meeting. [In reply to letter from
Smith to LP, 3-19-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to W.T. Astbury, The University in Leeds RE: mentions that J.T. Marsh visited and requests that hotel reservations
be made for him and Corey in England. [related letter from Astbury to LP filed under 1-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ruth Ellis of Eastern Washington College of Education RE: Thanks Dr. Ellis for her letter and assures
her that she will learn of the Committee on Peaceful Alternatives when Prof. Havinghurst visits her. [letter from Dr. Ellis
to LP 3-20-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Jack Gardner of Gardener Research Service RE: is afraid that they do not have any information on the
subject mentioned in his letter of 3-14-52 [note from Mr. Gardner 3-14-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Gutfreund of Yale U. School of Medicine RE: is pleased to hear in his letter that he expects
to visit in May. Requests that he let his secretary know his exact plans. Is unable to be in Pasadena to greet him because
he will be at a conference of the Royal Society on the structure of proteins. [Note of response from Dr. Gutfreund to LP 5-18-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Haakon Haraldsen RE: is pleased that Prof. Haraldsen will be joining them to speak April 9th and 10th. If he would like them to reserve accommodations for him during his stay,
let them know. [letter from Haakon Haraldsen to LP 3-15-52, letter of response from Prof. Haraldsen to LP 3-26-52].
- Letter from LP to the Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford, England RE: writes to express his sorrow at the death of Nevil Vincent
Sidwick.
- Letter from LP to J. A. Beek, Secretary of the Senate, RE: thanks him for the 12 copies of the Ninth Report of the Senate
Investigating Committee on Education. Sends a check. Also thanks him for his letter. [letter from J. A. Beek, Secretary of
the Senate to LP 3-17-52, letter of response from J. A. Beek, Secretary of the Senate to LP 3-27-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Morris L. Welson RE: in response to Mr. Welson's letter of request, LP writes that there is nothing
effective that he can do to remedy his employment situation. Requests further explanation before he can understand Mr. Welson's
problem in full. [note from Mr. Welson to LP 3-19-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Red Cross amount: $15.00
- Letter from LP to Leslie E. Sutton of Magdalen College, Oxford RE: writes that he is grateful to Dr. Sutton for informing
him of Sidgwick's recent death. [Note from Dr. Leslie Sutton to LP 3-16-52, letter from Dr. Sutton to LP 10-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299a. : File (Sutton, Leslie E.)].
- Memo from B. H. Sage to R. Stanton, cc LP RE: Submits the 1952-1953 budget proposal for the Chemical Engineering library.
- LP Science: Box 14.023. Newsletter titled Medical Freedom discusses issues associated with the firing of Dr. Richard Lippman from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles for
"political reasons."
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Lippman RE: LP writes that Dr. Lippman's letter of 3-19-52 provided him with new information about the situation, which he was happy to have. He still feels that the name of the California
Institute of Technology should have been deleted from the leaflet. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023]
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March 25
- Letter from Elkan R. Blout to LP RE: will attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [In Reply to letter from LP 3-17-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Note from Jerry Bell to LP Re: is a sophomore at Davenport High School asking for some information about the occupation of
academic research chemistry. [LP response 4-4-52]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Douglas Brookfield RE: informs that the enclosed letter intended to be delivered to Mr. J. T. Marsh
did not reach Cal Tech until after Mr. Marsh had visited. Therefore, LP is sending back the letter to Mr. Douglas Brookfield.
[letter from Mr. Brookfield to LP 3-12-52].
- Letter from Maurice Huggins of Eastman Kodak Company to LP RE: apologizes for claiming that the helix that LP and Corey had
been advocating was just a refinement of the 10-atom helix which he previously described. Sends a copy of a manuscript to
the Editor of the J.A.C.S. about proposed protein structures. [Copy of mentioned communication included] [letter of response
from LP to Dr. Huggins 4-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #127].
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March 26
- Letter from Louis Levine to LP RE: would like LP to invite Dr. J.W. Williams of the University of Wisconsin to the meeting
on Protein Substitutes. Thanks LP for his visit to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Copy of Letter from Verner Schomaker to Dr. Philip Barkan, unknown if or why was sent to LP RE: says that this is a letter
in response to Dr. Barkan's letter to LP that LP referred to him regarding punch card calculation of Fourier coefficients.
[letter from Dr. Philip Barkan is in the possession of Verner Shomaker].
- Letter from Paul A. Beck to LP RE: is sending LP a copy of the manuscript of his paper on ternary alloys. Because he made
use of 3d electron vacancy numbers originally based on LP's figures, Mr. Beck thought that LP might be interested in the work.
Requests that LP send all reprints of his papers on metals. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Paul A. Beck 4-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. William C. Carr RE: Writes that he was very pleased with the speech by Dr. Julian and enjoyed a visit
with him as well. Sends back all of the tickets for the speech, none of which he sold. [letter from Mr. William C. Carr to
LP 3-17-52].
- Letter from Prof. Haakon Haraldsen to LP RE: thanks LP for offering to take care of accommodations for him and his family
during their visit to Pasadena. Asks that LP does make reservations for them, and that he give them the name of the motel
at which they will be staying. [notes in pencil on the bottom of the letter: "couple, 3 children, El Rancho, 2 bedrooms bath
kitchen with- radio, television, $15, reservation at Grand Hotel, Clark $8-$11, double bed, twin beds, extra, kitchen, bath,
2 bedrooms with bed $8-$9"] [letter from LP to Prof. Haraldsen 3-24-52].
- Letter from Olaf Klamerth to LP RE: reminds LP that upon his arrival he will visit in Pasadena in the hopes of securing a
position with Cal Tech. Is willing to send references and copies of his publications upon LP's request [return address from
the envelope attached] [related memo from "CN" to Beatrice Wulf with no date RE: writes that both he and Haagen-Smith do not
have any interest in or funds for supporting Dr. Klamerth. Suggests writing to him to tell him they cannot hire him.] [related
letter from Prof. H. Mark to LP 3-20-52, related note from Mrs. Klamerth to LP 10-20-52].
- Memo from B. H. Sage to L. A. DuBridge, cc LP RE: Submits two proposals for grants-in-aid from the American Petroleum Institute.
- Material from National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act [LP is an "Initiator"]. Letter from James V. Bennett, director
of United States Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Prisons RE: Outlines the legality of setting up detention camps under the Internal
Security Act of 1950, as well as the costs of maintaining them.
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March 27
- Letter from Richard Lippman, M.D. to LP RE: Clarifies the chronology of the pamphlets that used LP's and CIT's name in an
unauthorized fashion. Also ensures that his name will not be used in the future. Updates LP on his current inability to perform
research. [In reply to letter from LP to Lippman 3-15-52, Reply from LP to Lippman 4-1-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship RE: Agrees with Moe that Lippman is not suited to receive
a grant at this time. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP 3-12-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Aram L. Dinguilian RE: Writes in response to Mr. Dinguilian's letter that he is glad that Mr. Dinguilian
is considering the structures of proteins that LP and Dr. Corey have discovered in their research. Again emphasizes that it
is crucial to back study of protein structures with hard experimental evidence. [letter from Mr. Dinguilian to LP 2-17-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Shizuo Fujiwara RE: thanks Dr. Shizuo Fujiwara for sending him his interesting manuscript on the melting
points of inorganic compounds. [letter and manuscript from Dr. Fujiwara to LP 2-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. C. Gilbert of Oregon State College RE: thanks Dr.Gilbert for his letter, however, LP is unable to
attend the A. A. A. S. meeting and the regional A.C.S. meeting in June, as he and AHP have planned a trip to Europe at that
time. [letter from Dr. Gilbert to LP 3-22-52].
- Letter from Robert S. Reiss to LP RE: writes on behalf of his brother, Paul Naor who is studying for his Ph D at U of Birmingham
in England. Wants the opportunity to study under LP in his department. Goes on to write a short curriculum vitae. [letter
of response from LP to Dr. Reiss 4-1-53].
- Letter from J. A. Beek, Secretary of the Senate to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and his check, as well as the invitation
to visit the chem laboratory. He did attend chem. classes there at Throop hall. Goes on to discuss his life during and after
Cal Tech. Sends LP a book of his about the California Legislature. [letter from LP to Mr. Beek, Secretary of the Senate 3-24-52, letter of response from LP to
Mr. Beek, Secretary of the Sentate 4-2-52].
- Letter from Mrs. Ethel B. Socolar to LP RE: requests that LP speak at the public meeting at the University of Chicago for
the Faculty-Graduate Committee for Peace. Requests that he speak on a subject focusing on American foreign policy today. [letter
of response from LP to Mrs. Socolar 4-2-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: First Unitarian Church amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Consumers Union amount: $5.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin of Chemical Crystallography Lab, University Museum, Oxford RE: Mentions his upcoming
trip to England for the Royal Society conference. Hopes to speak on protein structures while in England, but does not want
to schedule this ahead of time because of an uncertainty that has arisen. [letter from Dr. Hodgkin to LP 3-19-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Hodgkin 4-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #125 (The Lalor Foundation; Dorothy Hodgkin)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company RE: writes that he is sorry that they have decided not to go
ahead with the study of the structural chemistry of compounds of silicon by the electron diffraction method. [letter from
Mr. Belknap to LP 3-21-52, letter from Mr. Belknap to LP 4-2-58] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #241 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson of CIT RE: LP requests a leave of absence for the month of May for both him and Professor Corey.
The trip will be to England to meet with other researchers doing work on protein structure. [letter from Watson 4-1-52].
- Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: changes recommended to the CIT Commencement Ceremony. More time be taken and individual's
names be read off separately.
- Letter from B. H. Sage to LP RE: Dr. Sage lists graduate students that have been nominated for research assistantships. Asks
LP to consider these nominations.
- Letter from LP to J.L. Crammer, Society for Visiting Scientists RE: will be unable to attend the discussion on the Origin
of Man due to his current commitment to work on protein structure.
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March 28
- Letter from Raymond M. Fuoss to LP RE: won't be able to attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from George Guthrie, Jr., Physical Chemist at the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, to LP
RE: follows up on LP's visit to the Bureau, asks a few chemistry questions regarding the thermodynamic properties for elementary
sulfur. Questions such as : "what is the barrier to internal rotation about the sulfur-sulfur bond?," and "what is the energy
needed to open the ring in S8?" [enclosure included giving the Thermochemical Data for the Equilibria in Sulfur Preliminary
Correlation] [letter of response from LP 4-1-52].
- Note from Dr. M. Simonetta to LP RE: sends back LP's paper "Alkali Halides..." and offers to do some calculations on the subject
or on alkali halides in gas phase. Brings up a matter about adding a note to the end of the "J.C.Ph" paper. Also sends a reprint.
Mentions Prof. M. G. Evans and the possibility of LP visiting Italy. [letter of response from LP to Dr. M. Simonetta 4-2-52].
- Letter from Dr. Jurg Waser to LP RE: requests that LP give a talk explaining the recent developments in protein structure
at Rice Institute. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Weser 4-2-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $24.05
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, 1952:Letter from LP to Professor Roger Adams of the U. of Illinois RE: LP sends
a copy of his letter to President Truman regarding LP's pursuit in obtaining a passport. Also includes a copy of his letter
to Bronk. Asks for advice and help from Prof. Adams as the Foreign Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences. [related
letter from LP to Bronk 3-28-52].
- 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 of his inability to obtain a passport that would enable him to attend a Royal Society meeting
on proteins in Great Britain. Asks for Dr. Bronk's advice and help in the matter. [related letter from LP to Prof. Roger Adams
3-28-52].
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: letter from Louis Levine of the Department of the Navy Office
of Naval Research to LP RE: writes to LP in response to their telephone conversation about LP's problem of attempting to obtain
a reversal of the State Department's decision against issuing him a passport. Writes that he is doing all that he can to help
and that he has also spoken to Dr. Koepfli about the matter. [letter from LP to Dr. Louis Levine 3-21-52].
- Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: Sends an article on the Spontaneous Healing of Sickle Cell Anemia Ulcer in Pregnancy. [letter
from LP to Mr. Ben May 3-10-52, letter from LP to Mr. Ben May 4-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
- Letter from W. N. Lacey to C. G. Niemann, cc: Mrs. B. Wulf [LP] RE: Lacey makes recommendations for tuition scholarships and
graduate teaching assistantships.
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr. to LP and AHP RE: Personal letter detailing his move to Hawaii and birthday events.
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March 29
- AHP writes cheque: to: Cheese House amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan March 1952: Copy of an excerpt from the British journal Nature, March 29, 1952, Vol. 169, p.526. Discusses the makeup of the World Federation of Scientific Workers. Mentions that due to
an inability of its foreign members to receive entrance into Great Britain, a proposed meeting to be held March 22 and 23
of 1952 has been abandoned.
- LP Science: Box 6.003. Memo from J. E. Leonard and Harry L. Yakel to LP RE: Gives an analysis of an x-ray examination of some
muscle samples from the mussel Mytilus Edulis and the rock scallop Rhinites.
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article "Surgery of the Spleen," by Sir Lionel Whitney. Original article printed March 29,
1952 in The Lancet.
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March 30
- Note from John S. McKinley McKee RE: writes about the research that he is working on currently including work with the interaction
of long chain compounds with metal ions. Also mentions that he sent another note a while back enquiring about a possible fellowship
at Cal Tech. Wonders if LP got that note. [note from Dr. McKinley McKee 1-12-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. McKinley McKee 4-8-52].
- LP Science: Box 5.004. Research notes on ferromagnetism [7 pages].
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March 31
- Letter from Esther Simpson, The Society for Visiting Scientists, London, to LP RE: Response to LP's 3-27-52 letter to J.L. Crammer. The discussion meeting has been cancelled, and they look forward to the 4-30-52 reception. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Hans Neurath, University of Washington, to LP RE: wont be able to attend the Protein Substitutes meeting on 4-22-52. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Leonora N. Bilger RE: congratulates Prof. L. Bilger on her 25-year service award and speaks of his
own. Says that Linus Jr. has received appointment as intern at the hospital in Honolulu. [previous letter from LP to Prof.
L. Bilger 2-8-52, following letter from LP to Prof. L. Bilger6-26-52]
- Letter from LP to Joe Capsin RE: was glad to receive his letter of 3-25-52. Says that things are going well with his research on proteins. Plans to go to England in May. Mentions that LP Jr. will
be interning in Honolulu. Sends a photograph. [Sends along a Note RE: a letter of praise of LP's book College Chemistry. Also discusses a public hearing that he attended.]. [Sends a newspaper clipping titled, "'McCarthyism' as Danger Compared
With Communism."] [letter of response from Joe Capsin to LP 4-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #41].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard W. Lawton RE: thanks Dr. Lawton for his letter of 3-19-52. They are making a study of the literature on elastic tissue, and considering doing effective work on that material. Also
mentions some advancements in their work with the interpretation of the x-ray pattern of collagen in terms of the three-chain
helical structure that he and Prof. Corey proposed. [letter from Dr. Lawton to LP 3-19-52].
- Letter from, Frank N. Getman of the The Wm. S. Merrell Co. to Mr. L. A. DuBridge cc: LP RE: writes that he is glad to learn
of the possibility of a research project that his company could support at their institution. They will have one of their
representatives go to visit with him as soon as they can to discuss the details of their research program.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert S. Bailey, Jr. RE: Is not currently considering writing a book on molecular structure due to
currently insufficient knowledge on the structure of proteins. LP is also currently tied up by the revision of a previous
book. [letter from Mr. Bailey, Jr. to LP 3-11-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act amount: $10.00
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: Letter from William D. Hassett of the White House, Secretary
to the President, to LP RE: acknowledges LP's letter of request for a passport and says that he has referred LP's request
to the Department of State. [letter from LP to The President 2-29-52].
- Letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: requests on behalf of the American Association of Scientific Workers that LP contribute
an article based in his field to the publication of a short book outlining the part that science can play in the arts of peace.
[outline of the publication included] [previous letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 3-13-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 4-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn RE: thanks Prof. Mark for his help with the polypeptide
matter. Doesn't need him to find a sample of polyglycine. [letter from Prof. Mark to LP 3-10-52, letter from Prof. Mark to LP 10-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mark, Herman)].
- Note from Dr. M. Perutz to LP RE: asks LP to send him a reprint of his work on Heme-Heme interactions in hemoglobin which
he and St. George worked on. Looks forward to seeing LP in the next month. Goes on to discuss some of his own hemoglobin work.
[Letter from LP to Dr. Perutz 5-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248 file: (Perutz, M. 1946-1960)].
- Letter from LP to M. Phillips of the American Association of Scientific Workers RE: Replies to the 3-23-52 letter by M. Phillips by apologizing to him for not getting an answer written in response to an earlier query. Informs Phillips
that he does not wish to be a candidate for Vice President of the World Federation of Scientific Workers. [Filed under LP
Peace Section: Box 4.009]
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