- Letter from LP to himself RE: LP writes that Delbruck has been telling him about experiments being done in the Biology Division
of CIT that demonstrate genetic crossing-over. LP then writes that he pointed out to Delbruck that a possible explanation
is that these gene families are translated into intermediates that cannot diffuse without destruction occuring from one chromosome
to another prior to assembly of the end product. This hypothesis was found to be correct and Lewis notified LP. [Filed under
LP Science: 8.002].
- Letter from F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, to LP RE: The Faraday Society is holding a meeting in Toronto on 9-8-52 and 9-9-52. The topic will be "the reactivity of free radicals". However, seating is limited to 45 people, so a notification of attendence
is requested. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Prof. S. W. Hockett of Bonewitz Chemicals, Inc. RE: writes in response to Prof. Hockett's enquiry. States
that Prof. R. M. Badger of their department is the authority on the infrared
field. [letter from Prof. Hockett 5-12-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. E. Macpherson of the College of Medical Evangelists RE: writes in response to Dr. Macpherson's invitation
to speak at his institution's 1953 Postgraduate Assembly and
Convention, that he may be able to fit it into his schedule. Goes on to discuss his current work. [letter from Dr. Macpherson
10-22-51].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. Harry Szmant RE: thanks him for his letter and the manuscript and reprint. Goes on to critique the
manuscript regarding electronic resonance and molecules. Encloses a reprint
of one of his own papers on sulfur-oxygen bonds. [letter from Dr. Szmant to LP 5-9-52].
- Letter from Prof. A. Wormall to LP RE: thanks LP for sending him reprints of his and Prof. Corey's papers on the subject of
the structure of proteins. Invites LP to visit his department in London. [letter
of response from LP to Prof. Wormall 10-7-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Royal Institution of Great Britain Lectures After Easter 1952 Friday Evening Discourses of the Royal Institution Program RE: lists LP as a speaker for 5-16-52 on the structure of
proteins.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Note from Charles Milton to LP RE: writes
that he has just learned in the "Times" about the State Department's
refusal to issue LP a passport. Goes on to give his opinion on the matter and includes an article entitled "U.S. 'Neurotic'
Fear Criticized by Bishop."
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Dr. J. B. Koepfli, Office
of Science Adviser of the Dept. of State RE: encloses copies of his
letters to the President and the Secretary of State. Re-states his reasons for desiring a passport.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to The Secretary of State
asking that a passport be issued to him to permit him to travel to England in
the Summer. [several copies included in this file].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President
of the National Academy of Sciences RE: encloses copies of
letters that he just wrote to President Truman and to the Secretary of State. Informs him that he has again applied for a
passport, now for travel in the British Isles in the Summer. Asks for his help.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copies of letters from E. Miles Day, U.S.N.R.
to Mr. DuBridge RE: expresses outrage in learning of LP being
denied a passport. Goes on to outline his opinions on the matter in favor of LP. Hopes something can be done to counter the
bad news, sends along a check to help. [note to LP attached with an illegible
signature RE: "Linus Pauling: This will interest you. I believe no appeal to the courts is possible. What shall we do with
the check?"
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from B. E. Schaar of Schaar and Co.,
"Complete Laboratory Equipment" to LP RE: writes that upon learning
of the refusal of a passport to LP, he wrote a letter to the Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson [included].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from A.H.Shapley of the Federation
of American Scientists, to LP RE: writes that he has seen the NY Times
story of 5-12-52 concerning the State Dept.'s denial of him a passport. Requests a copy of his press statement for use by their committee
on passport and visa problems.
- Letter from LP to President Truman RE: reminds the President the petition that he sent asking him to rectify the action of
the Dept. of State in refusing a passport to him. As a result of Pres. Truman's
actions, he was given an interview with the Dept., though he later found that their earlier decision was upheld. Again asks
that Pres. Truman help him obtain a passport. [letter from LP to President
Truman 2-29-52, letter from LP to Pres. Truman 5-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Truman, Harry S.)].
- Letter from Dr. Wichers to Dr. Rossini, cc: members of the NRC Committee on Physical Chemistry [of which LP was a member]
RE: Elaborates on his comments regarding the proposal on the standardization of the chemist's mole. [4 pages] [Filed under
LP Science: Box 14.016]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Washington Post titled "Scientific Genius" discusses the irony that LP has been labeled a Communist as he was thought by the Russians to
have done harm to Soviet chemistry. Additionally, the newspaper is worried that the act of refusing a passport to LP is very
similar to actions by the Russian government.
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