- Letter from T. Weiner to LP explaining a correction to his letter May 6, 1952 about the shift of the diffraction pattern due
to a magnetic field. [follow up to 5-6-52]
- Letter from E. De Robertis of the Instituto de Investigacion de Ciencias Biologicas to LP RE: Inquires as to whether Cal Tech
can host his collaborator, Mr. C.M. Franchi, in his pursuit to learn the
techniques and problems of x-ray diffraction. Explains that he has just been awarded a fellowship and therefore it is essential
that he study these things during the academic year beginning July 1, 1952 .
[letter of response from LP to Dr. E DeRobertis 5-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Federico A. Lehmann RE: Writes that he is pleased that they are making some preparations of Oxypolygelatin.
Offers to answer any of their questions and to check any of their
preparations. [note from Dr. Lehmann to LP 4-24-52].
- Memo from Dean Eaton to LP RE: writes that Dr. DuBridge has requested that he distribute the enclosed questionnaire to be
executed by seniors in LP's division. Gives LP a list of the seniors in LP's
division. Includes their names and ranks in the class. [related letter from Earl J. McGrath to Department Head 5-1-52].
- Memo from LP to Ray Owen RE: writes that he has telephoned Prof. George Glockler after talking with him, and has told him
that Howard Burg ranked high among the applicants for admission as
freshman and that he would get a scholarship.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lars Gunnar Sillen RE: in response to Dr. Sillen's letter of enquiry, LP lets him know that the new
edition of his General Chemistry book is scheduled to come out by June of
1953. [letter from Dr. Sillen to LP 4-25-52].
- Note from Mr. William F. Sheehan, Jr. to LP RE: requests that LP review his thesis from 1951, as the deadline for submission
of 1952 is imminent and he wishes to make changes as soon as possible.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Sheehan 5-12-52].
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Clipping from New York Times entitled "Death of a Scientist" RE: accuses famous scientist Frederic Joliot-Curie of being a "Stalinist hack" and of
dying, in his mind, as a scientist for various reasons.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from A. O. Rankine, Secretary of
the Royal Institution to LP RE: statement informing attendants of the
meeting of the change in lecture arrangements from LP's discourse to one given by J.S. Hales.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Prof. W.T. Astbury
to LP RE: expresses regret that LP was unable to make it to the Royal
Society Meeting. Reports on the outcome of the meeting. Is working on collecting all the MS for publication in the Proceedings.
[letter of response from LP to Prof. W. T. Astbury 5-14-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Max F. Perutz of Cavendish
Laboratory to LP RE: writes that he was disappointed that LP was
unable to attend the Royal Society Meeting due to passport issues. Mentions the objections to the alpha helix given by the
Astburites and the Courtauld people.
- Letter from George Glockler to LP RE: thanks LP for helping him in the matter of his friend's son, Howerd Berg, in his quest
for the appropriate college career. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#107 (Glockler, George)].
- Letter to Mr. Bennett [does not indicate sender], RE: Sender returns LP and AHP's BOAC tickets to London and back, as they
were unable to go abroad. Asks Bennett to refund them $1236.40, as well as cancel the return June 8 reservation [math calculations
figuring out refund amount in pencil at top of page] [tickets were enclosed].
- LP Science: Box 13.017. Note saying that the April 23, 1952 letter from Dr. McKenzie about the approval of a contract renewal
has been sent on to JHS.
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