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< April  1952 > S M T W T F S     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 In Columbia, MO 16 In Columbia, MO 17 In Mt. Vernon, IA 18 In New York, NY 19 In New York, NY 20 In Washington, DC 21 In Washington, DC 22 In Washington, DC 23 In Philadelphia, PA 24 In Philadelphia, PA 25 In Philadelphia, PA 26 In Philadelphia, PA 27 In Washington, DC 28 In Washington, DC 29 In Washington, DC 30       Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. April - General Pauling Scrapbook: Popular Mechanics Magazine article "Molecules Tailored to Order" by Ewart Thomas. [pictures of LP] [six pages]. Pauling Scrapbook: The New Outlook article by LP entitled "Science in the Kindergarten." RE: discusses the value of educating the average citizen in the sciences so that they may participate more effectively in a modern democracy. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: Copy of LP's European travel Itinerary, April 15 through June 8. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: Copy of a statement written by LP entitled "The Department of State and the Structure of Proteins" discussing LP's difficulties in obtaining a passport for travel to Europe. Writes the statement in response to a request made by the Chairman of the Editorial Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Includes copies of correspondence to and from Mrs. RB Shipley of the Passport Division of the Department of State, The President, The Secretary to the President William D. Hassett, President of the Royal Society Sir Robert Robinson, and the Secretary of State. LP Science: Box 6.003. Crystallographic photos of a scallop muscle (Mytilus edulis) and a mollusk muscle. LP Science: Box 6.011. Reprint of article "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. IV. Persistence of Fetal Hemoglobins in the Erythrocytes of Normal Children." Original published in Pediatrics, Vol. 9 , No. 4, April 1952. LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint of Journal of Hematology article "Genetic Aspects of Sickle Cell Anemia and Microdrepanocytic Disease." Back to Top April 1 Letter from LP to J.H. Williams, University of Wisconsin 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. Richard Lippman, RE: Discusses the pamphlet issue and goes on to discuss Lippman's research funding for the future. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077]. Letter from LP to Prof. Paul A. Beck RE: tells Prof. Beck that he has been thinking about the manuscript that was sent to him and informs Prof. Beck that he does not understand it. Goes on to describe some discrepancies that he found in the manuscript in regards to his own papers. Says that he is sending reprints of their metal papers that are still available on 4-18-52 [letter from Prof. Paul Beck to LP 3-26-52, follow up letter from Prof. Paul Beck 4-8-52.] Letter from LP to Dr. George Guthrie, Jr. RE: responds to Dr. Guthrie's questions in his previous letter regarding Sulfur. Cannot answer most of the questions because he is currently getting ready for a trip to Europe. Thus, he does not attempt to answer all of Dr. Guthrie's questions in this letter. [letter from Dr. George Guthrie to LP 3-28-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. Robert S. Reiss RE: writes in response to Dr. Reiss' letter about his brother, Paul Naor who desires to study under LP while pursuing research on the structure of metals and his Ph D. Writes that at the present time they do not have any openings, though they are currently trying to gain additional support for their work in alloys. [letter from Dr. Reiss to LP 3-27-53, related memo from LP to G. Bergman 4-1-52]. Memo from LP to G. Bergman RE: writes that he has received a letter from Dr. Reiss stating that his brother Mr.Naor would like to come to Cal Tech to work on metals. Suggests that they consider appointing him if they get additional funds. [related letter from LP to Dr. Robert S. Reiss 4-1-52]. Letter from LP to Mr. Reese H. Taylor of Union Oil Co. RE: thanks him for the copy of the book "How to Keep Our Liberty," by Raymond Moley. Letter from R. T. Wedding RE: requests that LP give him some references for literature on the subject of high energy phosphate bonds, as he is preparing a talk for his institution's Biochemistry Seminar. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wedding 4-3-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $15.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry, amount: $14.00 LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: copy of a letter from Robert J. Havinghurst to the members of the National Committee for Peaceful Alternatives RE: asks that they comment on the enclosed statements on Germany in light of recent Russian and Western notes, on Indo-China policy and on a letter replying to a letter from Frederic Joliot-Curie. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: letter from J.G. Crowther, Secretary General to The Members of the Executive Council and to Affiliated Organizations RE: encloses a copy of an Appeal from Professor F. Joliot-Curie concerning Cultural Anniversaries. LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems, April 1952: letter from Roger Adams, Head of the Chemistry Dept of the University of Illinois to LP RE: acknowledges LP's letter of 3-28-52 with copies of the letters to President Truman and Detlev Bronk. Hopes that LP will be able to obtain a passport. Has written to Bronk himself. Memo from E.C. Watson to LP RE: Grants LP and Dr. Corey permission to take a leave of absence in May to travel to England. [Letter from LP to Watson 3-27-52]. Back to Top April 2 Letter from J.H. Highberger, United Shoe Machinery Corporation to LP RE: will not be able to attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group, but Dr. Wiederhorn will take his place. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Letter from Dr. R. Byron Bird to LP RE: encloses an itemized expense account in the letter from his recent visit to Cal Tech. Plans to make his final decision regarding his next year's work before Easter. Would appreciate word from Cal Tech before then. Sends his regards to several folks at Cal Tech. [a "P.S." in German is included at the bottom of the letter.] [letter from LP to Dr. Bird 4-4-52]. Letter from LP to Prof. T. E. King of Dept. of Chem. at OSU RE: writes that he is sorry but it is not possible for him to go to Corvallis at the time of the June meeting. None of the other men in their division who are interested in protein chemistry are going either. [note in pencil in upper right: "letter sent to Dan Campbell."] Letter from LP to Mr. J. A. Beek, Secretary of the Senate RE: thanks him for his letter and the book "The California Legislature." Writes that he is preparing for a trip to England where there will be held a conference on the structure of proteins. [letter from Mr. Beek, Secretary of the Senate to LP 3-27-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. M. Simonetta RE: thanks him for his letter. Writes that he has not done more work on the alkali halides in the gas phase due to his current work with proteins. Goes on to discuss the phosphorus molecule that Verner mentioned to him. Does not plan on visiting Italy. [note from Dr. M. Simonetta to LP 3-28-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. Jurg Waser RE: is not able to accept his invitation to speak on protein structure at Rice Institute as his schedule is full. [letter from Dr. Waser to LP 3-28-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Chet's amount: $63.90 Letter from LP to Dr. M. L. Huggins RE: in response to Dr. Huggins' letter, does not recommend that he publish his letter about proposed protein structures without a precise description of the proposed structure. In particular mentions the 11-atom ring helix. Goes on to critique Dr. Huggins' manuscript which he sent to LP in his previous letter. [letter from Dr. Huggins to LP 3-25-52, reprint of Maruice Huggins General 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #127]. Letter from LP to Mr. Ben May RE: thanks Mr. May for the article he sent on sickle cell anemia. Mentions his work on Protein structure. Writes that he is planning a trip to England with Dr. Corey to attend the Royal Society conference.[letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 3-28-52, letter from Mr. May to LP 5-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)]. Back to Top April 3 Letter from Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic, to LP RE: attempts to firm up plans for a possible June lecture to be given by LP. [Reply from LP to Page 4-8-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from N.A.M. MacKenzie, University of British Columbia, to LP RE: Apologizes for his delayed reply to LP's earlier letter, and encloses the check for $400.00. [In reply to 3-17-52 letter from LP to MacKenzie]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from Irving Rubin, Managing editor of American Druggist RE: request for photographs and images concerning the "rearrangement of the atomic structure of viruses," for use in a future article. [LP reply 4-15-52] Letter from Loyd E. Harris, Lt Colonel to LP RE: writes that General William M. Creasy wrote a letter to LP about a visit by Lt. Harris with members of LP's staff. He will arrive in Pasadena around 4-28-52. [letter of reply from LP to Lt. Harris 4-14-52]. Letter from LP to Mrs. Ethel B. Socolar RE: gives thanks for the invitation to speak for the Faculty-Graduate Committee for Peace at the University of Chicago. However, he is unable to accept as he is planning a trip to Europe. [letter form Mrs. Socolar to LP 3-27-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. T. Wedding RE: gives Dr. Wedding some suggestions on what literature to seek for his research on high energy phosphate bonds. [letter from Dr. Wedding to LP 4-1-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Joseph W. Kennedy, Sec. Treas. amount: $2.00 Letter from LP to Dr. E.W. Hughes of the Chemistry Department of the University of Leeds 2, England RE: Mentions Caltech graduate student "Yakel"'s thesis work on poly-gamma-methyl-L-glutamate. Also mentions his intention to attend the "May 1 conference on proteins." Mentions some of his and Corey's new material on the subject. Mentions that he has been denied a passport by the State Department and asks that if on the chance that he cannot attend the conference, that Dr. Hughes assist Corey out in his discussion of their work. [following letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Hughes 4-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128]. Back to Top April 4 LP writes a report entitled, A Second Report on Silk Fibroin, which adjusts his previous report based on the intensity calculations of Dr. Marsh. [Related report 2-25-52]. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Typescripts: 1952a]. Letter from Henry Quastler, University of Illinois, to LP RE: thanks him for the invitation to attend the Protein Substitutes meeting. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Letter from LP to Mr. Jerry Bell Re: answers some questions that this student had for him about the occupation of academic research chemistry. [letter from Mr. Bell 3-25-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: apologizes for not writing sooner. Finds that the department is no longer able to hire a new man in theoretical chemistry, as they have already hired one of their own Ph. D.'s in applied chemistry. Requests that Dr. Bird send an expense list from his last visit to Cal Tech. [letter from Dr. Bird 4-12-52, follow up letter from LP to Dr. Bird 4-8-52] Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur W. Davidson, Department of Chemistry, U of Kansas RE: in response to Prof. Davidson's letter, LP sends word that Cal Tech does not make use of any psychological, aptitude, or interest pattern tests with their graduate students, so he has no pertinent information to supply him with regarding those practices. [letter from Prof. Davidson to LP 3-8-52, letter of response from Prof. Davidson to LP 4-11-52]. Letter from William F. Loranger to LP RE: writes to request that LP participate in honoring Professor George L. Clark at the dedication of the new X-ray laboratories in the Chemistry department at University of Illinois by writing a testimonial letter for the occasion. [letter of response from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin to Dr. William F. Loranger 4-16-52]. Letter from LP to Prof. F. E. Malherbe RE: writes that he sends some of the mimeographed notes and problems in physical chemistry that for the most part were worked up by Prof. Bates. [related note to Prof. Prof. Bates 3-11-52, letter from Prof. Malherbe to LP 3-1-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Frances Chapman amount: $6.00 Letter from G. L. Clark to LP RE: Requests that LP participate in a national meeting of the American Chemical Society in September. Puts emphasis on LP's work on the present status of diffraction analysis. [letter of reply from LP to Prof. Clark 4-8-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49: file 13.2]. Back to Top April 5 AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $25.00 LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article "The Sickle-Cell Anomaly as a Sign of Mediterranean Anemia," by John Caminopetros. Original article printed April 5, 1952 in The Lancet. Back to Top April 6 Back to Top April 7 Letter from J.W. Williams, University of Wisconsin to LP RE: will attend the 4-22-52 meeting of the Protein Substitute Group. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Note from J. A. Campbell to LP RE: Thanks LP for writing the letter of reference for him in application for the Guggenheim Fellowship. He is proud to report that he has received the Ford and NSF fellowships, and so will be using those funds in his work. Hopes to take up LP's offer to study at Cal Tech. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Campbell 4-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #51: file 12.5]. Letter from H. D. Wilde of Humble Oil and Refining Company, Texas, to LP RE: says that in a few days LP should receive a copy of the fourth edition of the series "Technical Publications", published by Standard Oil Development Company. Hopes that this volume will remind LP of his friends at Humble and of their best wishes for LP. Letter from Dr. med. Hartwig Heyck of the Institute for Nervous Diseases to LP RE: writes that he has studied LP and Dr. Corey's papers on the Two Hydrogen-bonded helical configuration of the polypeptide chain and on the mechanism of contraction in the myosin chain. Goes on to discuss his own related work. Finds a connection between the configuration of the quartz and the helical structure of the protein chain. Letter from Burton S. Rosner of Haskins Laboratories to LP RE: Requests talking with LP and his co-workers in June for his study on physiological psychology and related areas for the Carnegie Corporation. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Rosner 4-17-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Miss Linda Pauling amount: $50.00 AHP writes cheque: to: The Apothecary Shop amount: $6.83 AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Robert I. Boyd amount: $5.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount: $3.01 AHP writes cheque: to: Adohr Milk Farms Inc. amount: $6.75 AHP writes cheque: to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $8.85 AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Herbert A. Whipple amount: $64.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Standard Oil Co. amount: $8.56 AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. amount: $50.00 AHP writes cheque: to: American Asso. of University Professors amount: $5.00 Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: Requesting an increase in salary for eight members of the Chemistry Division. This is an effort to maintain moral and keep salaries even with new-hires. Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to LP RE: Proposal and costs reasonable for mezzanine floor in chemical engineering laboratory, but perhaps future growth should be prepared. [Related letter from LP to President DuBridge 4-8-52]. Letter from C.A. Coulson, King's College to LP RE: invites LP to visit King's College on trip to England. [Reply from LP to Coulson 4-12-52]. Back to Top April 8 Letter from LP to Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic, RE: Thanks him for his previous letter, but unable to firm up commitment to giving a speech at the clinic. [In reply to 4-3-52 letter from Page to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]. Letter from Prof. Paul A. Beck to LP RE: thanks LP for his last letter, as well as all of the interesting and pertinent comments and criticism. He confesses that his writing was inaccurate. Corrections have been made. He welcomes further criticism. Is especially concerned about a value obtained for nickel [includes a pertinent page from the manuscript in the letter] Looks forward to receiving LP's reprints. [letter from LP 4-1-52] Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: just got Dr. Bird's letter and list of expenses. Again apologizes for not writing sooner, and thanks Dr. Bird for a successful visit last February. [letter on the back of this letter addressed to a Mrs. Townsend, same date, titled "expenses of R. B. Bird." Asks that she send a check to Dr. Bird, in payment for "our share of expenses in connection with Dr. Bird's trip to the west coast."] [letter from Dr. Bird to LP 4-12-52] Letter from LP to Mrs. Louise LeRosen RE: Thanks her for her note. Writes to Mrs. LeRosen to tell her his pleasure in having had Arthur LeRosen as a collaborator at Cal Tech in light of his recent death. Letter from LP to Dr. J. S. McKinley McKee RE: thanks Dr. KcKee for his note and writes that he is glad to hear about the work that he is carrying on. Also writes that there are no openings available at Cal Tech at that time due to a lack of funds. Will perhaps talk about the matter with him next month when he visits England. [note from Dr. KcKee 3-30-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: National Wildlife Federation amount: $1.00 AHP writes cheque: to: National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act amount: $5.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Alvin G. Foord amount: $14.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $15.71 AHP writes cheque: to: McBride Animal Hospital amount: $28.25 AHP writes cheque: to: Chadwick School amount: $12.65 AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. John G. Sundbye amount: $10.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $10.79 AHP writes cheque: to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $20.13 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April1952: copy of a statement from J.G. Crowther, Secretary-General to the Members of the Executive Council and Affiliated Organizations RE: encloses for their information a letter from M. Phillips of the American Association of Scientific Workers to the British Ambassador, The Rt. Hon. Sir Oliver Shewell Franks RE: lets them know that the British Government has refused to grant visas or entry into England for the purpose of attending a Council Meeting of the World Federation of Scientific Workers. Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. Allen RE: thanks Dr. Allen for the note about an error in the book College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4]. Letter from LP to Prof. G. L. Clark RE: thanks Prof. Clark for the invitation to participate in the comprehensive symposium on the contribution of x-rays to analytical chemistry for the American Chemical Society national meeting. Writes that he will not be able to participate. [previous letter from Prof. Clark to LP 4-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49: file 13.2]. Letter from Linus Pauling to President DuBridge RE: recommendation for the approval of funding for the Chemical Engineering Lab mezzanine floor installation. [Related letter from J.H. Sturdivant to LP 4-7-52]. Back to Top April 9 Note from Astbury to LP RE: Reservations were made for a hotel in England. [No Date] Letter from Charles M. Apt of M.I.T. RE: expresses an interest in studying nucleic acids with LP, though is currently teaching at Amherst and developing a line of research. Indicates that he acted upon LP's suggestion to ask Prof. A.R. Tadel for information on the structure of nucleic acids and received articles published by Tadel in the Journal of the Chemical Society of London. [LP reply 4-9-52] LP reply letter to Mr. Charles M. Apt RE: thanks for the letter. Congratulations on teaching position. Suggests that Mr. Apt spends his sabbatical in Pasadena in a few years studying the problem of the structure of nucleic acids, esp. from the x-ray standpoint. Note from Rhett H. Breland to LP RE: is a graduate of high-school who questions the accuracy of writings that he came across in a supplementary booklet about atomic energy. Has many questions and theories of his own. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Rhett H. Breland 4-16-52] AHP writes cheque: to: Citizen's Committee to Preserve American Freedoms amount: $10.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Gene Browne amount: $11.65 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from W.T. Astbury, Prof. In the Dept. of Biomolecular Structure, University at Leeds 2, to LP RE: lets LP know of his reservation at the Rembrandt Hotel in England and also desires to confirm a telegram that he sent LP. Back to Top April 10 Letter from Dr. Oroshnik to LP RE: responds to LP's comments on his paper by explaining his thoughts on some of the seemingly abnormal results in his work. [letter from LP to Dr. Oroshnik 3-13-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Oroshnik 4-16-52]. Letter from Esther Simpson of the Society for Visiting Scientists to LP RE: invites LP to a cocktail party for the Royal Society Discussion participants, as well as a luncheon on the day of the Discussion [cocktail party invitation included with letter]. Back to Top April 11 Letter from Prof. A. W. Davidson to LP RE: thanks LP for the reply to his letter of 4-4-52. [letter from LP to Prof. Davidson 4-4-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $25.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $19.00 Letter from J. Greenspan, of the American Association of Scientific Workers (AAScW) to LP RE: Writes to inform LP that he has been renominated for the office of a National Vice-President of AAScW. Realizes that he is very busy, but elaborates on LP's value to the association and strongly urges him to accept the nomination. [reply from LP 4-16-52] [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009] Back to Top April 12 Letter from LP to C.A. Coulson, King's College RE: tentatively accepts invitation to visit King's. [Reply to letter from Coulson to LP 4-7-52]. Letter from Dr. R. Byron Bird to LP RE: acknowledges the receipt of LP's last two letters. Says that he plans to accept an assistant-professorship at Cornell University, starting in September. [letter from LP 4-17-52] AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $36.20 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Mrs. RB Shipley, Chief of the Passport Division of the Department of State RE: asks Mrs. Shipley to reconsider her decision not to issue him a passport. Sends a copy of his letter from Mr. Hassett, Secretary to the President. Goes on in detail describing his revised itinerary so that it might help him obtain permission to travel overseas. Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: will not be able to attend the 4-15-52 budget meeting due to a trip to the east. Reminds DuBridge of the salary issue in the Division of Chemistry. LP Science: Box 6.002. Typed notes entitled "A Report on Collagen" by LP. Outlines the current knowledge of the structure of collagen at this point. Back to Top April 13 Note from Makisaburo Ogasawara to LP RE: writes that he received LP's kind letter commenting on his notebooks, as well as the parcel of the notebooks. Sends a parcel of thanks to LP. Writes that his manuscript has not yet been accepted by any book companies for publication. [letter from LP to Prof. Ogasawara 3-14-52]. Back to Top April 14 Letter from LP to Mr. J. A. Campbell RE: responds that he is pleased that Mr. Campbell has received the Ford and NSF grants to enable him to study at Cambridge and do some work in the Royal Society archives. [letter from Mr. Campbell to LP 4-7-52] [LP Correspondence: Box #41. Letter from Donald Mare, Industrial Employment Review Board, to A.L. Wirin RE: The board has granted an extention on LP's hearing, which will now occur at 5-21-52. Letter from Walter E. Downs to LP RE: Asks LP if he would be able to test some of his crude oil so as to find out its complete breakdown of all elements. [letter of response from LP 4-22-52]. Letter from LP to Lt. Colonel Loyd E. Harris RE: encloses a copy of a letter to General Cressy in which he states that Prof. Swift will be able to talk with Lt. Harris on 4-28-52. LP will himself be in the East at that time. [letter from Lt. Colonel Loyd E. Harris to LP 4-3-52]. Letter from LP to Miss Rose Lowell of John Marshall High School, CA, to LP RE: in answer to Miss Lowell's enquiry, LP explains about the molecular weights of solid substances not soluble in water. [note with no date from Miss Lowell to LP RE: asks LP for an explanation on how to determine the molecular weight of solids which are not soluble in water]. AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $30.00 AHP writes cheque: to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $12.39 LP writes counter cheque: to: himself amount: $200.00 LP writes cheque: to: Lee Shippey amount: $10.00 LP writes cheque: to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $1769.29 LP writes cheque: to: California Institute of Tech. Bookstore amount: $8.38 LP writes cheque: to: Howard Fast amount: $2.50 LP writes cheque: to: Treasurer, Society of Sigma Xi amount: $2.00 LP writes cheque: to: Southern Commercial and Savings Bank amount: $806.00 LP writes cheque: to: Southern Calif. Section of A.C.S. amount: $2.00 LP writes cheque: to: International Society of Hematology amount: $3.00 LP writes cheque: to: American Association of Scientific Workers amount: $2.50 LP writes cheque: to: American Crystallography Association amount: $5.00 LP writes cheque: to: Franchise Tax Board amount: $114.27 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April1952: Letter from LP to Mrs. R.B. Shipley, Chief of the Passport Division of the Dept. of State RE: elaborates on his letter of 4-12-52 to inform her of another engagement that he is expected to participate in during his planned visit to England. Still hopes to be issued a passport. Letter from LP to Dean Lacey RE: Asks Lacey to refer matters relating to advanced degrees to Prof. Niemann, who will be taking LP's place as Chairman of the Division during his absence in the spring. Back to Top April 15 LP and AHP travel from Los Angeles to Kansas City, and then on to Columbia Missouri. A hotel reservation is made by Professor George H. Vineyard. Letter from LP to Frances Bonner, ACS RE: Will not be able to travel to the southeast US to give speeches in the following year due to a busy schedule. [In reply to letter from Benner to LP 3-14-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a]. Letter from LP to Esther Simpson, the Society for Visiting Scientists RE: would be pleased to attend a luncheon. LP letter of reply to Mr. Irving Rubin RE: states in reply to request of information on the structure of viruses that at this time LP and his associates have nothing "significant to report in that field." [Rubin letter 4-15-52] Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to G. Bergman (student, assistant, and junior staff member of 10 yrs. of LP) RE: discusses alloys and europium amalgams. Suggests taking powder photographs to check the structures of the alloys. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #19]. Letter from Edwin T. Goodridge of Horizons Incorporated to LP RE: writes that he has just written to Prof. Robert G. Bacher that "the writer" expects to be in L.A. during the week of April 21st. They are anxious to meet with LP to discuss problems of mutual interest. Will contact LP later. [letter of response from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Mr. Goodridge 4-17-52]. Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Hartwig Heyck of the Institute for Nervous Diseases RE: thanks Dr. Heyck for sending the reprint of his work on piezoelectric effect in the relation to muscular contraction and nervous excitation. Unfortunately, due to a trip to the East coast and to England, LP will not be able to meet with Dr. Heyck in the U.S. Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. V. C. Wilson RE: is unable to invite any of the men mentioned in Dr. Wilson's letter to Pasadena. Does not expect to attend the symposium on magnetism either. [letter from Dr. Wilson to LP 3-13-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Liebergs amount: $3.88 Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Fankuchen RE: writes that he is interested in contributing to Dr. Fankuchen's proposed book on Science and the Art of Peace, on several conditions. [previous letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 3-31-52, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 5-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95]. Letter from LP to Dr. D. P. Riley of the Royal Institution, England RE: writes that he would like to speak with Dr. Riley before the Royal Society Meeting. Sends some reprints under separate cover. [Note from D.P.Riley to LP 6-16-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #267: File (Riley, D. P.)]. Back to Top April 16 Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, O.M. Stewart Lecture, Department of Physics, University of Missouri. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s] Letter from LP to Mr. Rhett H. Breland RE: responds to Mr. Breland's letter saying that he is not clear about Mr. Breland's difficulty with the principle of conservation of mass. [letter from Mr. Breland to LP 4-9-52]. Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to the Gentlemen of Hertz Drivurself Stations RE: asks that they return a $25 deposit he made for damage to a car door, as it has been cleared through insurance.[note in pencil on top right of letter: "LP.- Do you want to write again -or what me to? BW"] [car rental receipt is also included with LP's letter.] [note from Mrs. Frank Aydelotte to LP also attached [12-3-51] RE: writes that she believes she may have dented LP's rental car when she backed out of her driveway. Insists on paying for any damages]. [letter from Mr. Frank Aydelotte to Hertz Drivurself Stations, PA cc: LP also included [12-6-51] RE: recounts the event of his wife damaging one of their cars and sends insurance information to pay for the damage.] Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. William F. Loranger RE: writes that LP has asked her to let him know that he has been busy preparing to leave Pasadena for a trip that he has not had a chance to answer his letter. If he can do it later he will. [letter from Dr. Loranger to LP 4-4-52, letter of response from Dr. Loranger to the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin 4-16-52, note written on and sent back on original letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. William F. Loranger]. Note from Dr. William F. Loranger [written on the original letter from BW to Dr. Loranger] to Beatrice Wulf RE: writes that it is not necessary for LP to write at a later date. They received enough letters from other people. [letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Loranger 4-16-52, letter from LP to Dr. Loranger 7-1-52]. Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Pres. Samuel D. Marble of Wilmington College RE: writes in response to Pres. Marble's letter of enquiry answers questions about his stance on and opinions about atomic bombs and war. [letter from Pres. Marble to LP 2-5-52]. Letter from LP to Dr. Oroshnik RE: writes that he has received his letter just as he is about to leave for Europe, so he cannot answer Dr. Oroshnik's question. However, he trusts that Dr. Oroshnik will continue his work on his substances. [letter from Dr. Oroshnik to LP 4-10-52]. Pauling Scrapbook: flyer RE: LP speaks on the structure of proteins at the U. of Missouri Dept. of Physics for an O. M. Stewart Lecture. Letter from LP to J. Greenspan RE: Replies to the 4-11-52 letter by formally accepting the nomination as National Vice President of AAScW. [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009] Back to Top April 17 Speech by LP on Chemistry in Relation to Medicine, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s] Letter from LP to Alden Emery, ACS RE: sorry to say that he hasn't succeeded in finding anyone matching the UNESCO description. [Related document from Emery to LP 3-5-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a]. LP and AHP travel by car to Mt. Vernon, Iowa from Columbia, Missouri to Cornell College. J.B. Culbertson of the Chemistry Department arranges for them to stay the night in a dormitory. Letter from Dr. G. E. Burch to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, cc: LP RE: a letter of thanks for the honor to be selected as a fellow of the Guggenheim Foundation. Indicates that he intends to use the funds granted with the fellowship to the best of his ability.[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24]. Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: thanks for the letter of 4-12-52. Glad to hear that Dr. Bird accepted job at Cornell instead of in industry. [letter from Dr. Bird 4-12-52]. Letter from Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Mr. Goodridge of Horizon's Inc. RE: writes in response to Mr. Goodridge's letter that LP has gone to the East on a trip and will not be in Pasadena on the date of the suggested meeting by Mr. Goodridge. Suggests that he meet with someone else at Cal Tech. [note in pencil in the upper right corner of the letter " Visited - 4/22/52 Interested in interviewing applicants for jobs, also wanted to see LP to tell him about 'Horizon Inc.'"] [note in pen just below pencil note says "I telephoned Mr. G. 9:30 AM May 28 Cleveland."]. Letter from A.L. Wirin, Attorney, to LP RE: Relays a conversation that Wirin had with Donald Mare in Washington. He also explains that no further extentions on a hearing will be granted by the Industrial Employment Review Board. Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. Burton S. Rosner RE: in response to Dr. Rosner's letter, LP says that he looks forward to talking with him in June. [letter from Dr. Rosner to LP 4-7-52, letter of response from Dr. Rosner to LP 4-21-52]. Back to Top April 18 LP and AHP fly to Chicago, and then on to New York. That night, attends Executive Committee meeting of Sigma Xi Graduate Club, 155 Elm Street. LP rents a car from the Avis Rent-A-Car at La Guardia Airport. Letter from Francis Bonner, ACS, to LP RE: Hopes that possibly in future years, LP could make trips to give speeches to regional portions of the ACS. [In reply to letter from LP to Bonner 4-15-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a]. Letter from the Department of the Navy Office of Naval Research to CIT RE: Additional research on the structure of proteins and polypeptides is requested, and the budget is increased from $25,000 to $75,000. The length of contract is also changed, being extended to 1954. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Letter from W. L. Bragg RE: Looking forward to seeing LP, wants him to be his guest at the Royal Society Club dinner in May. [following letter 4-22-52] Letter from Frank H. Johnson of Princeton U. to LP RE: in connection with a manuscript that he and Dr. Henry Eyring are preparing for a book entitled "Molecular Biology," he requests the permission to use figures by LP from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [note in pen in left margin: "Ansd. OK"] Letter from MacMillan and Co. Ltd., Nature magazine to LP RE: request a copy of his intended discourse on the Structure of Proteins at the Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal Institution.[letter of response from LP to The Editors of Nature5-12-52]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: page from an unknown publication with the heading "Comments and Communications" including a comment by A. H. Gordon of the Science for Peace Committee of England on the issue of biological warfare. [relates loosely to letter from LP to Mr. Boykin 4-21-52]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from R.B. Shipley of the Department of State to LP RE: writes that she has received LP's letters of 4-12-52 and 4-14-52. However, is still unable to grant him a passport. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from Prof. WT Astbury of the Dept of Biomolecular Structure at the University of Leeds 2, to LP RE: lets LP know of their invitation by Edsall to the Courtaulds Research Laboratory at Maidenhead on May 5. LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from M. Gilburt, Secretary of King's College, Strand, London to LP RE: informs LP that Prof. Coulson is moving to Oxford. Affirms LP's agreement to take part in the colloquium at King's College. [related letter from Prof. Charles Coulson to LP 5-3-52]. Letter from Dr. G. E. Burch to LP RE: thanks LP for helping him obtain a fellowship of the Guggenheim Foundation. Mentions working with LP on studies on the treatment of sickle cell crises. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Burch 2-8-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Burch 5-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24]. Back to Top April 19 LP attends the Executive Committee meeting of Sigma Xi Graduate Club in New York. LP returns the car rented on 4-18-52. Back to Top April 20 LP and AHP leave New York at 12:50 AM from Jersey City and travel to Washington D.C. LP and AHP check into the Hay Adams House Hotel. [Receipt, checkout 4-23-52]. Letter from Mr. Joe Capsin to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of 3-31-52 as well as the lovely photo of LP. Is glad to hear of LP's success in protein study. Is also glad to hear of LP Jr.'s internship in Honolulu. Says that he will watch over LP Jr. and says that he is in good company in Honolulu, in particularly with a Dr. Nils P. Larsen. Goes on to describe Dr. Larsen. [includes and newspaper clipping in praise of Dr. Larsen] [letter of response from LP 5-15-52] [Found under LP Correspondence: Box #41]. Back to Top April 21 LP attends a hearing in Washington D.C. [Note on itinerary: "Please let BW know about release of statement."]. Letter from C.H. Bamford, Courtaulds, Ltd. to LP RE: Wishes to continue academic discussion when LP is in England and would like to host LP. [Reply from LP to Bamford 5-1-52]. Letter from Dr. T. Rogers director at Fundamental Research Centre in London to LP RE: Would like to interview LP with regards to his work on protein structure. Letter from Dr. Burton S. Rosner to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter and for the tentative confirmation of their meeting in Pasadena in June. [letter from LP to Dr. Rosner 4-17-52]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: copy of F.A.S. [Federation of American Scientists] Newsletter with article entitled "Can Science Remain International?" LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: handwritten copy of a note from LP to Mr. S.D. Boykin, Director of the Office of Security and Consular Affairs, Department of State RE: sends documents that refute any ideas that LP is a Communist in an attempt to obtain a passport for travel to Europe. Lists those documents and sends a money order for his passport. Letter from Frederic Joliot-Curie to LP RE: implores LP to stay with his Vice-Presidency of the World Federation of Scientific Workers. Goes on to describe the works of the Federation. [letter in French, summary made from rough translation] [Copy of January 1952 Letter from Frederic Joliot-Curie to the Presidents of the Association of Scientific Workers affiliated with the WFSW included] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151]. Back to Top April 22 LP writes a statement regarding his passport denial by the State Department. He insists that this refusal is not in the best interest of the United States, and criticizes the McCarren Act. He then compares Russia's refusal of allowing LP's theory of resonance to be taught to the United States' not allowing him to obtain a passport. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1952a]. LP attends a Protein Substitutes Group meeting at the Office of Naval Research. LP and AHP then travel to Philadelphia, Pennsilvania. Letter from LP to E.B. Adrian, The Royal Society RE: apology for not being able to attend the Royal Society meeting due to his inability to travel to England. Letter from W. L. Bragg RE: hoping that after the protein meeting at the Royal Society, LP will be able to come as his guest to the Royal Society Club dinner. [previous letter sent 4-18-52]. Letter to Sir L. Bragg RE: Regrets that he is not able to attend the Royal Society Club meeting on May 1 because the U.S. will not issue him a passport as it does not view the trip as "in the best interests of the United States." Goes on to describe some of the social engagements that he had planned for England.[follow up letter 5-5-52] [response to LP 5-5-52] Letter from LP to Mr. Walter E. Downs RE: Is sorry to inform Mr. Downs that the Chemistry department does not actually undertake such analyses of the sort mentioned in his letter. [letter from Mr. Downs to LP 4-14-52]. Letter from J. F. Hyde of the Dow Corning Corporations RE: writes that a symposium for the Fall A.C.S. meeting on the subject of "Inorganic Polymers" is now being planned. Asks if LP would consider taking part in the program. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Hyde 5-15-52]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April1952: copy of a paper entitled "Statement by Linus Pauling" RE: statement describing LP's passport situation. LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Sir Bragg to LP RE: invites LP to be his guest at the meeting of the Royal Society Club. [letter of response from LP to Sir Bragg 5-15-52]. Letter from LP to Robert Corey RE: writes that he has just informed Astbury, President of the Royal Society that he will not be able to take part in the conference on protein structure due to passport problems. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49a: file 13.10]. Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin of Chemical Crystallography Laboratory, University Museum, Oxford RE: writes that unfortunately he will be unable to attend the Royal Society Meeting or to stay with the Hodgkins in Oxford due to the US State Department's decision not to grant him a passport. Mentions that they have worked out the structure of silk. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Hodgkin 3-27-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Hodgkin 5-29-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #125 (The Lalor Foundation; Dorothy Hodgkin)]. Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Hughes RE: writes that he will not be able to take part in the Royal Society meeting due to passport problems. Says that he has asked the president of the Royal Society, Astbury, to invite Dr. Hughes to present LP's paper. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Hughes 4-3-52, note of response from Dr. Hughes to LP 5-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128]. Letter from LP to Lord Rothschild of Trinity College RE: writes that his planned visit to England will unfortunately not be able to take place due to passport issues, so he will have to cancel his plans to stay with him. [letter from LP to Lord Victor Rothschild 3-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rothschild, Victor.)]. Letter from LP to Prof. Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge RE: writes of his misfortune with the State Dept. in denying him his passport for travel to attend the Royal Society Meeting. Also congratulates Prof. Todd on his new appointment. [letter from Prof. A. Todd to LP 2-5-52, letter from LP to Prof. Todd 5-12-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Todd, A. R.)]. Letter from LP to Esther Simpson, Society for Visiting Scientists RE: will not be able to attend the planned reception in London due to his inability to obtain a passport. LP recommends that Dr. Hughes - a member of CIT currently at Leeds - be invited in his place. Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson, Oxford RE: regrets to learn that Sidgwick (a professor at Oxford) has died. Informs Robinson that he will regretfully not be able to visit him or his wife on his cancelled trip to England. Goes on to outline the situation with the Department of State. Letter from LP to E.N.C. Andrade, The Royal Institution RE: regretfully informs Andrade that he will not be able to present the Friday Evening Discourse for the Royal Society. Outlines the situation with the Department of State. Letter from LP to Professor W.T. Astbury, The University at Leeds RE: Regrets that he will not be able to attend the Royal Society meeting, but states that Dr. Hughes may present his paper for him. [Related letter from LP to Hughes 4-22-52]. Back to Top April 23 LP and AHP checkout of the Hay-Adams House Hotel. [Receipt, check-in 4-20-52]. LP and AHP arrive in Philadelphia and stay at the Hotel Benjamin Franklin. LP composes a handwritten note that relates the events of his passport refusal from 4-21-51 to the present. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles: 1952a]. Letter from Dr. Junji Hashimoto to LP RE: is an engineer in Japan who sends LP a report based on his own electrochemical experiments to produce metal hydroxides directly from metals. Asks that LP read his report and comment if interested. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Hashimoto 7-21-52]. Letter from J. L. Morrison to LP RE: inquires as to why he has heard nothing from LP regarding his paper on "Non Specific Protein Precipitation by Dyes." For many reasons he would like to publish as much of his work as possible, and will prepare for publication the work on the above problem. [related correspondence from J. L. Morrison to LP starting 1-26-50] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Morrison 5-22-52]. LP writes cheque: to: Hay Adams House amount: $54.27 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April1952: Copy of a handwritten note by LP entitled "Statement by Linus Pauling" RE: recounts all of the significant events regarding his refusal of a passport from April 21, 1952 through April 23, 1952. LP Science: Box 6.002. LP research notes on Bessel-functions for α-helix and collagen. Back to Top April 24 LP attends the American Philosophical Society meetings in Philadelphia. Memo from A.H. Walter to LP RE: Attached is an amendment to the contract with the Office of Naval Research that needs approval. [FIled under LP Science: 13.018]. Letter from Richard Lippman, M.D. to LP RE: Lippman's trip East was quite successful, with several successful lectures given and several job offers made. [In reply to letter from LP to Lippman 4-1-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077]. Note from Dr. Federico A. Lehmann to LP RE: writes that they have finally received the starting materials for the plasma-substitute. Asks if he can send LP some of their preparations to check. [note in pencil at bottom of letter: "4/30/52- Peter Lehmann brought this letter in today; he was to be interviewed about admission to the Institute. BW"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Lehmann 5-7-52]. Note from Dr. Wm. E. Wilson, Head of Department of Chem. at U. of Alaska RE: writes in response to one of LP's letters regarding the possibility of Gunnar Bergman working for them. Unfortunately regulations do not permit them to hire him. Requests that LP suggest anyone interested in working at U. of Alaska for a Master's in Geochemistry. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wilson 5-27-52]. Pauling Scrapbook: program entitled "The American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge, Annual General Meeting." RE: has LP listed as Vice-President, in the Chair for Friday afternoon's speeches. [several notes by LP in blue ink on the program]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Sir Lawrence Bragg of Cavendish Laboratory RE: breaks the news of his being unable to travel to England and to participate in the Royal Society Discussion Meeting on the structure of proteins due to his inability to obtain permission for travel from the Department of State. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. E.N.C. Andrade of the Royal Institution RE: breaks the news that he will be unable to deliver the Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal Institution on May 16 due to his inability to obtain permission for travel from the Department of State. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April1952: copy of letter from Robert J. Havinghurst to Professor Frederic Joliot-Curie, Chairman of the World Council for Peace RE: discusses an allegation, brought to their attention by Prof. Joliot-Curie's letter of 3-8-52, that the U.S. armed forces in Korea were engaging in the use of bacteriological weapons. Submits a skeptical stance in regard to this allegation. Note from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: updates LP about Wiesner's receipt of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Tells LP of the new appointments at the University of New Brunswick, as well as Prof. Bailey's visit to Pasadena. [letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 2-29-52, letter from LP to F. J. Toole 5-9-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)]. Back to Top April 25 LP attends the American Philosophical Society meetings in Philadelphia. Letter from Edwin H. Land of Polaroid Co. to LP RE: writes that Prof. E B Wilson referred LP's request for info. about the ultraviolet color-translating microscope . Sends some of their published literature about the instrument to Dr. G. W. Beadle. Its development was sponsored jointly between the Office of Naval Research and the American Cancer Society, and so they are currently promoting the instruments under Captain C. W. Shilling. [note at top: "Dr. Beadle- Please return to LP."] Letter from Lars Gunnar Sillen to LP RE: inquires about when the new edition of LP's "General Chemistry" will be out. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Sillen 5-7-52]. Letter from Robert D. Vold of the U. of Southern California to LP RE: requests that LP speak at the dinner for the Colloid Symposium. Pauling Scrapbook: The American Philosophical Society General Meeting Dinner seating arrangement. Back to Top April 26 LP attends the American Philosophical Society meetings in Philadelphia. AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00 Back to Top April 27 Back to Top April 28 Memo from J.H. Sturdivant to A.H. Walter cc: LP RE: with regards to the proposed amendment to the research contract with the office of Naval Research, Sturdivant approves it in the absence of LP. [Related letter from Walter to LP 4-24-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Note from Mrs. Bullock of "The Whisk Company" to LP RE: writes requesting LP review an enclosed letter and article attacking the product her company sells, and it seems, to comment on his opinions of the matter. AHP writes cheque: to: Benjamin Franklin Hotel amount: $57.09 LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Prof. A. R. Todd, F.R.S. of the University Chemical Laboratory of Cambridge England RE: breaks the news to Prof. Todd that he will not be able to see him as planned in May due to his inability to obtain a passport. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Miss Esther Simpson, Assistant Secretary of the Society for Visiting Scientists, RE: breaks the news that he will not be able present at the reception as planned in April due to his inability to obtain a passport. Sends Dr. EW Hughes in his place to present his paper on the structure of Proteins at the Royal Society conference on May 1. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Prof. W.T. Astbury, F.R.S. of the Department of Biomolecular Structure of the University of Leeds 2, England RE: breaks the news that he will not be able to take part in the Discussion Meeting of the Royal Society on May 1 as planned due to his inability to obtain a passport. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Dr. E.W. Hughes, of the Chemistry Department of the University of Leeds 2 RE: discusses his inability to participate in the discussion meeting of the Royal Society. Mentions correspondence with Astbury and the President of the Royal Society. Asks that Hughes present his paper on the structure for him at the discussion meeting. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Prof. E. D. Adrian, President of the Royal Society RE: writes that he has just informed Dr. Astbury of his inability to participate in the Royal Society discussion conference on the structure of proteins. [envelope addressed Prof. E. F. Adrian included]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson RE: breaks the news that he will be unable to attend the Royal Society conference on the structure of proteins due to his inability to obtain a passport. Also thanks him for the letter of 4-6-52 and mentions his learning of Sidwick's death. Hopes to visit Oxford at a later date. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: letter from LP to Lord Rothchild of Trinity College informing him of his inability to visit him in England due to the Department of State's decision not to issue him a passport. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: letter from LP to Mrs. Dorothy Hodgkin of the Chemical Crystallography Laboratory of the University Museum of Oxford RE: writes that he will be unable to stay with her in England as originally planned due to his inability to obtain a passport for travel to Europe. Also mentions his work on the structure of silk. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: letter from LP to "Bob" ["R.B.C." Dr. Corey?] RE: informs him that he has just informed Astbury and the president of the Royal Society that he will be unable to attend the Royal Society discussion meeting on the structure of proteins in England and thus asks that Hughes help him present his paper. Letter from David Pressman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research to LP RE: Asks for LP's comments on a manuscript of theirs concerning the binding of benzoate ions to rabbit serum proteins. Writes also that they are preparing the manuscript correcting the hapten inhibition constants for albumin binding. Goes on to discuss his work in cell fractions in connection with anti-tissue antibodies. [letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman 1-14-52, letter from Dr. David Pressman to LP 6-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 (Pressman, David)]. Back to Top April 29 Letter from L.P. Eisenhart [?] of the American Philosophical Society to LP RE: Informing him that he has been re-elected Vice President of the APS for the 1952-1953 year. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008]. Memo from A.H. Walter to LP RE: Attached is the renewal contract that CIT has made with the Office of Naval Research. [Related letter from Sturdivant to Walter]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018]. Memo from BW to LP RE: writes that Mr. Bantrell telephoned and is leaving May 10 for a trip east. Would like to talk with LP before then or sometime between June 1 and 16 if LP is on the east coast. Letter from George H. Vineyard of the U. of Missouri, to LP RE: writes that LP's statement of expenses has just arrived and he will be sent a check. Thanks LP for giving the lecture. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Vineyard 6-2-52]. LP Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, April 1952: Copy of a statement by LP regarding a refusal by the Department of State to issue him a passport. Back to Top April 30 Letter from Weldon G. Brown to Dr. Carl Niemann, [original letter in LP's possession] RE: Letter concerns his plans in the near future. Intends to leave around May 15th. Can't decide whether to fly by air or not, asks for advice. [letter in response from Dr. Carl Niemann, cc:LP 5-12-52]. AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $10.00 Back to Top

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