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May 6, 1952
 
LP to John Tinker
LP to John Tinker. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • Letter from T. Weiner to LP explaining the work he is doing with photon energy passing through matter. [follow up 5-7-52, LP's reply, 5-21-51]
  • Letter from T. Weiner to LP asking for his advice on the theoretical aspects of his recent experiment. He also mentions that saying he has received comments from Einstein, but would also like to hear from LP. [follow up to 5-6-52]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. George Green RE: writes to give congratulations for his election as Comptroller of the Institute. Looks forward to their working closer together in the future.
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Nash RE: congratulates him on his election as Secretary of the Institute.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John F. Tinker RE: thanks him for sending him a copy of his letter to Mr. Ronwin, about his paper on the structure of nucleic acid. Goes on to discuss Ronwin's proposal with significant criticism. Defends himself for being critical of the work.
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Harry Grundfost, Chairman of the New York Branch of the American Association of Scientific Workers to LP RE: copy of a letter to Pres. Truman on the subject of Bacteriological Warfare.
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Prof. AR Todd of the University Chemical Laboratory to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter of 4-28-52. He is disappointed that LP was unable to travel to England due to passport difficulties. Mentions Robinson's letter in the Times about LP's passport issues. Mentions his own job and current work. [letter of response from LP 5-12-52].
  • LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Victor Rothschild to LP RE: writes that he is sorry LP was not able to stay with him in Cambridge (England).
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Ben May RE: is glad that his work will be mentioned by Mr. May at a research panel in Washington, hopes to also see Mr. May there as he will also be attending a panel on research of the Presidential Commission on Health Needs. Encloses a paper on the hemoglobin molecule in health and disease and a copy of a pamphlet on a proposed program of research on fundamental problems of biology and medicine. [letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 5-2-52, letter from Mr. May to LP 9-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].
  • Letter from Prof. Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge to LP RE: writes of his unhappiness to hear of LP's passport problems. Mentions an article by "Robinson" included in The Times about the US State Dept. Thanks LP for the congratulations and goes on to discuss his new position. [letter from LP to Prof. A. Todd 4-22-52, letter from LP to Prof. Todd 5-12-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Todd, A. R.)].
  • Letter from LP to his sister, Lucille Jenkins RE: Gives Lucille information on new drugs effective against epilepsy, which he encourages her to show her doctor. Informs Lucille that he has been appointed to a panel of the Presidential Committee on Health Needs.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Rossini RE: Writes that he approves the proposals regarding the number of molecules in a chemist's mole, as stated in the April 17, 1952 letter.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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