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May 2, 1952
 
LP to Detlev Bronk
LP to Detlev Bronk. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from R. Paris, Chaire de Chimie Minerale, to LP RE: writes that his French translation of their book General Chemistry has been successful. Announces the next expedition of a thesis about "Second order transformations in mixed crystals and double salts." Requests LP's comments on the essay on the study carried out by Bernard Cochet-Muchy. [letter of response from LP to Prof. R. Paris 6-11-52].
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Reporter amount: $2.67
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Champing Frothingham amount: $10.00
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $30.00
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from J. G. Crowther, Secretary General of the World Federation of Scientific Workers to LP RE: asks for LP's factual account of what happened involving his being prevented from attending the Royal Society protein discussion on May 1, 1952.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter attached to the above letter from J. G. Crowther to the Members of the Executive Council and Delegates to the Eleventh Meeting of the Executive Council and All Affiliated Organizations RE: gives information about the time and place of the next meeting.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Western Union International Communications Cablegram from LP to Prof. K. Lonsdale RE: "Regret cannot attend meeting because passport refused. Have Eddie carry on."
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to Prof. E. D. Adrian, President of the Royal Society, England RE: writes about the matter of his passport being denied him and how the press is responding to the situation. Sends a copy of his statement about the ordeal.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Justice Owen J. Roberts, President of the American Philosophical Society RE: gives Justice Roberts a description of his passport problems in order to straighten out the facts. Hopes to see him at the next American Philosophical Society meeting.
  • 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: writes in answer to Dr. Bronk's interest in his difficulties with the Department of State.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Lord Rothchild of Trinity College Cambridge RE: reaffirms his inability to travel to England due to the Department of State's refusal of him a passport. Goes on to describe the situation in more detail. Encloses a copy of his statement about the matter as well as a copy of his letter to President Truman and a copy of his statement about his political beliefs.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Prof. W.T. Astbury, F.R.S. of the Department of Biomolecular Structure at the University of Leeds England RE: affirms that he will not be able to participate in the Royal Society discussion on proteins. Encloses a statement that he formulated about his problems with his passport and the State Department.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Dr. E.N.C. Andrade of the Royal Institution of England RE: reaffirms his inability to attend the Friday Evening Discourse on May 16 due to the State Department's refusal to issue him a passport. Encloses a copy of his prepared statement about the matter as well as a copy of his letter to President Truman and a copy of his statement about his political beliefs.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of note from the Chemistry Dept. of the University of Leeds England to LP RE: writes that they were disturbed that LP was not able to attend their meeting due to passport difficulties. Goes on to discuss the events of the meeting.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from E.N.C. Andrade of the Royal Society to LP RE: writes of his disappointment that LP's passport was withheld from him. Mentions a certain state of affairs at the Royal Institution that "Ingold" has probably told LP about.
  • Note from Dr. Hughes to LP RE: writes of his dismay upon learning that LP was not able to attend the Royal Society meeting on proteins due to passport problems. Gives LP a synopsis of how the meeting went. [letter from LP to Dr. Hughes 4-22-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Hughes 5-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E.W. Hughes RE:. Apologizes for the last-minute nature of his not attending the Royal Society meeting in England. Sends a copy of a statement that he prepared for the press regarding the matter, a copy of his letter to President Truman, and a copy of the statement he made under oath last year. Requests information about the conference. [note from Dr. Hughes to LP 5-2-52, letter of response from Dr. Hughes to LP 5-8-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128].
  • Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: asks for permission from LP to mention at a panel on research in Washington that he will be attending, what LP is trying to do in sickle cell work and why it is important to the government to back up that type of research. [letter from LP to Mr. Ben May 2-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
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