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May - General
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from Ernest Caldecott of the People's
Peace org. RE: "If I were to write a book of a thousand pages, it would all amount to this - I'M FOR YOU!"
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from the Tallahassee Democrat titled "U.S. Action On Passport Is Protested" tells how thirteen members of Florida State University are protesting LP's
denial of a passport.
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May 1
- Letter from LP to Richard Lippman, M.D. RE: Mentions passport troubles and agrees with Lippman's previous statement that the
East seems to have a different academic atmosphere. [In reply to letter from Lippman to LP 4-24-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from E. C. Baughan to LP RE: encloses reprints of a paper of his which he says is derived from some of LP's own work.
[Note on lower left in pencil "Reprint given to G. Bergman."] [letter of response from LP to Prof. Baughan 5-22-52]
- Letter from Leon J. Yarrow, Acting Chief of Clearinghouse for Research in Child Life to LP RE: requests a report of research
which LP is currently involved in for the publication of a new bulletin which will supercede all of their previous inventories.
[includes a carbon copy of part of a letter from LP in response to this request? includes the names of previous reports of
research and where they can be found].
- Letter from Earl J. McGrath, U. S. Commissioner of Education, to the Department Head RE: as part of a nationwide survey by
the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council and the National Scientific Register, he requests that they
have individual students of Cal Tech complete a questionnaire form in order to assess the nation's scientific personnel resources.
Asks that he answer two questions about the individual students themselves before the questionnaire is distributed [related
memo from Dean Eaton to LP 5-7-52].
- Letter from LP to the Editors of Nature magazine: writes that he has recommended to his colleagues Prof. Schomaker and Glauber that they submit their note on "Failure
of the Born Approximation in Electron Diffraction" to them for publication in Nature because he feels that the work is of great significance. Goes on to describe the significance of the work. [follow-up letter
from LP to the Editors of Nature 5-12-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. L. Nowotny RE: thanks him for sending him a reprint of his article from Naturforshung und Medicin
in Deutschland. Says it has been useful in connection with the work that they are carrying out on the structure of intermetallic
phases. Goes on to discuss a point of nomenclature that he has issues with in the article. [letter of response from Prof.
Nowotny to LP 7-7-52].
- Manuscript from and by Shou-Shih Yang to LP RE: Thesis Submitted for degree of Doctor of Philosophy with the title "Toxicological
Investigations of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid." for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. [filed under unsorted
correspondence 1952].
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: National Guardian N.Y. newspaper RE: newspaper reports on the topic of war and peace.
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. Rogers, Fundamental Research Centre, London RE: regrets that he will not be able to visit Rogers
due to travel problems. [Letter from Rogers to LP 5-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Bamford, Courtaulds, Ltd. RE: received Bamfords letter after returning to Pasadena from the east
coast. Summarizes the problem with the Department of State and inquires whether Bamford could ask his questions regarding
protein structure via mail. [Letter from Bamford to LP 4-21-52].
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May 2
- 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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May 3
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Prof. Charles Goulson, F.R.S.
to LP RE: expresses his sadness that LP was unable to attend the King's College Colloquium in England due to the unfortunate
passport situation. Sends along a copy of his book on Valence. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Goulson 5-12-52, related letter from M. Gilburt, Secretary to LP 4-18-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Philip Morrison to LP RE: asks
that LP honor Dr. DuBois with a letter for his eighty-fourth birthday. Goes on to discuss DuBois' importance as a leader and
a scholar.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Note from Robert B. Corey [Goring Hotel,
London S.W.I.] to LP RE: writes in summary about all of the presentations at the Royal Society Meeting on protein structure
in England. Says the meeting was not as meaningful without LP there.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Note from Dorothy Hodgkin of the Chemical
Crystallography Laboratory of the University Museum of Oxford to LP RE: writes of her disappointment that LP was unable to
attend the meeting. [letter from LP to Mrs. Dorothy Hodgkin 4-28-52].
- Note from Dr. Corey to LP RE: writes a detailed note describing the events of the Royal Society meeting on Protein structure
that LP missed due to passport issues.[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49a].
- Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Invites LP to be a principal speaker at a meeting in Kansas City. Would like LP and AHP
to stay with them. Asks if LP knows of any teaching jobs in chemistry for two friends of his. [reply from LP to Ralph Spitzer
5-5-52]
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May 4
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Sunday Oregonian Magazine (Portland) article entitled "Linda Pauling" RE: features Linda Pauling and what she is up to at Reed College. [two pictures included
in article].
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May 5
- Letter from W.L. Bragg RE: indicates that he is sorry that LP didn't make it to the Royal Society "discussion," as there was
much debate about his model for the helix in particular about whether it is
twisted or not. Says he is researching the structure of the helioglobin molecule as well as on living muscle.
- Letter to Sir L. Bragg RE: Sends some proof in the form of documents that he was unable to attend the Royal Society discussion
on proteins because he was refused a passport. Suggests meeting the
following year to discuss the problem of the structure of proteins.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $22.45
- AHP writes cheque: to: Chadwick School amount: $2.50
- AHP writes cheque: to: Union Oil Co. of California amount: $4.25
- AHP writes cheque: to: A.A.U.N. Pasadena amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Liebergs amount: $15.29
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Star News amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: The Apothecary Shop amount: $15.37
- AHP writes cheque: to: Standard Oil Co. of California amount: $9.56
- AHP writes cheque: to: Pacific T. and T. amount: $15.33
- AHP writes cheque: to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $26.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Adohr Milk Farms Inc. amount: $7.20
- AHP writes cheque: to: Swimming Pool Maintenance amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $13.17
- AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $3.23
- AHP writes cheque: to: National Sharecroppers Foundation, Inc. amount: $5.00
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: note from Prof. Sir Robert Robinson to
LP RE: writes that he published a mild protest in the Times against the
U.S. State Dept.'s refusal of a passport to LP that disabled him from participating in the Royal Society meeting in England.
Mentions that the Solvay conference of 1953 will be on proteins as well.
[letter of response from LP to Sir Robinson 5-12-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from W.L.Bragg of Cavendish Laboratory,
Cambridge, to LP RE: writes that he was sorry that LP
couldn't attend the Royal Society meeting. Goes on to discuss LP's model of the alpha helix. Wished to show LP some of his
own work on living muscle.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Esther Simpson of the Society
for Visiting Scientists to LP RE: writes that all were disappointed by
LP's non-arrival for the Royal Society meeting in England due to passport problems. Mentions an article about it was recently
published in the Times.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of an editorial from Robert Robinson
to the Editor of the Times RE: the disappointment of the Royal Society
that LP was denied a passport by the U.S. government to travel to England for scientific purposes.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from R. B. Shipley Chief of the
Passport Division of the Department of State to LP RE: sends LP back the
$9.00 that he submitted in connection with the reconsideration of his passport application.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of a statement from the National Committee
to Repeal the McCarran Act as well as an open letter to
Congressional Candidates RE: implore the Candidates to declare publicly their position with regard to the McCarran Act (Internal
Security Act of 1950).
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Dr. V. F. Weisskopf
of the Dept. of Physics MIT RE: writes in response to their letter
requesting information about his passport issue. Goes on to discuss the matter in great detail. Encloses a copy of a statement
that he prepared on the matter as well as of his letter to President Truman,
his statement about his political beliefs and his 4-12-52 and 4-14-52 letters to Mrs. Shipley of the State Dept.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Sir Lawrence
Bragg of Cavendish Laboratory, England, RE: writes in apology that he
was unable to attend the Royal Society discussion meeting on proteins. Sends copies of documents that "bear on the matter
of the refusal of [his] passport" in order to prove that he made his best effort
to come to the meeting.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Spitzer RE: Thanks Ralph for inviting him to give a talk at a meeting. However, LP cannot accept
the invitation due to conflicts. Attaches a list of openings in chemistry for Dr. Spitzer's friends to look into. [letter
from Dr. Spitzer to LP 5-3-52]
- LP Science: Box 10.007. 144 page collection of articles entitled Proceedings of the Second National Air Pollution Symposium. [note: this was a two day event, taking place on May 5 and May 6, 1952]
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May 6
- 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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May 7
- 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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May 8
- After a discussion with Schomaker, LP writes a manuscript about pi-bond orbitals. [Filed under LP Science: Manuscript Notes
by LP 3.005].
- Letter from Bern Dibner, President, Burndy Engineering Company to LP RE: Congratulates LP for the American Philosophical Society
Meeting that took place in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a New York Times clipping of interest. [Reply from LP to Dibner 5-14-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from F. C. Lindvall to LP RE: writes about a meeting on May 14 in which to discuss informally the research that he
has been doing on problems of metals and alloys so the Engineering Division
and the Chemistry division can combine their interests.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $25.00
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from "Eddie" of the Chem.
Dept. at the University of Leeds, to LP RE: in recognition that LP was
not able to attend the Royal Society meeting due to passport difficulties, "Eddie" writes a long summary of his work with
proteins and what was discussed at the meeting.
- Letter from Dr. E.W. Hughes to LP RE: in response to LP's letter from NY, writes to LP about the Royal Society meeting and
in particular on the subject of synthetic polypeptides. Discusses the subject
in depth. [letter from LP to Dr. Hughes 5-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128].
- Letter from F. C. Lindvall to the Committee on Graduate Study RE: Lindvall proposes a Ph.D. degree option in Engineering Science.
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May 9
- Letter from Dr. Richard Lippman to LP RE: Upon arriving back in Los Angeles from the East coast, Lippman discovered that all
of his research funds had been cancelled due to the actions of the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. This action will greatly affect
the collaborative research being done by him and other CIT faculty. [Related letter from LP to Lippman 5-1-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Haakon Haraldsen RE: was glad to get Prof. Haraldsen's letter. Tells the story of the Department of
State's refusal to give him a passport to travel to England.
- Letter from Arthur M. Churchill, Chairman Parents' Committee of Reed College RE: writes that he sends a copy of the letter
by the Parents' Committee and a reprint from the New Your Herald
Tribune, praising Reed's educational program. Hopes LP will be able to continue serving on the sponsoring committee. [a copy of a
letter to be sent out by the Parents' Committee of Reed college
included] [note in pen at top: "Include $50 for our pledge (income tax free)."] [letter of response from LP to Mr. Churchill
5-29-52].
- Letter from H. Harry Szmant to LP RE: tells LP that he delayed responding to his reply while he waited for more information
on the subject of the electronic structure of sulfones. Now sends reprints of
one paper and a copy of the discussion of other paper. Goes on to discuss the paper and invites LP to criticize the ideas
in it as well. [reprint and copy of discussion of paper dealing with the cryoscopic
behavior of sulfones included with letter] [letter of response from LP to Dr. H. Harry Szmant 5-16-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $25.00
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Victor Rothschild of Merton
Hall, Cambridge to LP RE: was sorry that LP would not be able to stay
with them in Cambridge due to passport difficulties. Hopes to see LP at Caltech in the next year.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Statement for release from the American
Peace Crusade on the barring from Canada of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, Co-Chairman of the American Peace Crusade. Statement by Dr.
W.E.B. DuBois. Letter to Harry S. Truman on the matter of bacteriological warfare by the United States Forces in Korea. [copies].
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that he is glad to hear that Wiesner was
awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. Brings up his passport problems with the
U.S. Dept. of State which prevented him from traveling in Europe. Goes on to discuss what LP Junior is doing. [note from Prof.
F. J. Toole to LP 4-24-52, note from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 7-2-52]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Memo from G. W. Green to LP RE: Informs LP that the ONR would only be able to fund them for $24,210, which was $5,790 less
than expected. This amount represents the deletion of the Weissenberg goniometer. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
- Letter from Dr. Edward Wichers to Dr. Rossini [copy in LP's files] RE: Informs Dr. Rossini that he favors the adoption of
a defined ration between the physicists and chemist's mole. Is not prepared to recommend adopting the specified factor without
further consideration. Does not agree that the factor should be based on the isotopic composition of atmospheric oxygen. Says
he will follow up with more comments. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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May 10
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $40.00
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Dr. E.N.C. Andrade of the Royal
Institution to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and enclosures on the
subject of his passport issues. Mentions Sir Robert Robinson's letter to the Times.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from the C. S. Monitor titled "Please Give Some Facts," discusses Communist charges that the U.S. was using germ warfare against the Chinese.
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May 11
- Letter from Irvine Page, Cleveland Clinic, to LP RE: Thanks LP for telephoning him on 5-10-52. Confirms the subject of the speeches as "Biological Specificity" and "Molecular Structure of Proteins". Also contains hotel
reservation information. [Related letter from LP to Page 5-12-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (CA) Independent article entitled "Deny Pauling a Passport. Says Report." RE: indicates that LP has recently been denied a passport to travel
abroad. Goes on to report the
opinion of the House Un-American Activities Committee.
- LP Biographical Political: Box #2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: typed notes entitled "Statements made to
Reporter from Los Angeles Examiner, 10 A.M., Sunday, May 11, 1952
Linus Pauling." Regarding LP's passport situation.
- LP Science: Box 6.002. LP Research notes trying to account for bond lengths in meridional reflections in collagen.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article in the Pasadena Independent "Deny Pauling a Passport, Says Report" discusses Pauling's recent issues trying to obtain a passport.
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May 12
- Letter from LP to Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic, RE: Would like to give a speech as requested on 5-29-52. Goes on to give specifics regarding his travel plans. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Carl Niemann to Prof. Weldon G. Brown, cc: LP RE: "May 15 satisfactory, suggest travel by air..." [Note in pencil
on lower right, "May 19, 2 weeks."] [original letter from Prof. Brown to Carl Niemann 4-30-52]
- Letter from Prof. S. W. Hockett of Bonewitz Chemicals, Inc., to LP RE: requests advice on what facilities are available at
Cal Tech for research students in infra-red absorption problems, esp. in the
field of "fingerprinting." [letter of response from LP to Prof. Hockett 5-16-52].
- Letter from LP to the Editors of Nature RE: writes in response to their request that he send them a copy of his discourse of the Structure of Proteins that he was
scheduled to deliver at the Royal
Institution. Unfortunately he was refused a passport and so was unable to give the speech. [letter from Editors of Nature
to LP 4-18-52].
- Letter from Edward C. Reifenstein, Jr. of Conferences on Metabolic Interrelations to LP RE: requests permission to reprint
figures from one of LP's papers for use in their publication entitled
"Transactions" of the Fourth Conference on Metabolic Interrelations, 1952. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Reifenstein,
Jr. 5-20-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. William F. Sheehan, Jr. RE: in response to Mr. Sheehan's note, LP advises that he does not make any
additional changes to his thesis on valence-state energies and dissociation
limits. Goes on to discuss the work of Prof. Schomaker concerning the anomalous phase shift on scattering of electron waves
by heavy atoms. [note from Mr. Sheehan to LP 5-7-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles Examiner article entitled "Pauling Raps Passport Ban" RE: discusses LP being refused a passport to England to give a speech to the
Royal Society of London. Attributes
the whole matter to the McCarran Act, and says that it interferes with the progress of science. [picture of LP with a protein
structure model included with the article].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from Anne Walters of the Huntington
Hartford Foundation to LP RE: writes in approval of LP speaking out
against the attack made on his personal integrity due to the State Dept. denial of him a passport. Hopes to hear about further
action being taken in LP's support.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from [illegible signature] to Dr.
Lee A. DuBridge [cc: LP] RE: applauds Dr. DuBridge for standing up for LP
in a Los Angeles Times article.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Notes by LP RE: Interview recorded by Mr.
Kennealey 10 to 11 AM Mon, May 12, 1952 including 5 questions for
LP in regards to his attempt to obtain a passport from the State Dept.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Several copies of a letter from LP to Senator
Paul H. Douglas RE: writes to inform Senator Douglas about his
recent passport difficulties involving the State Dept. Sends copies of a statement in response to the matter, of a political
statement made the year before, and of a letter to President Truman.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to Prof. Sir Robert Robinson
of The Dyson Perrins Laboratory RE: thanks him for writing a letter to
the Times about LP's inability to attend the Royal Society discussion meeting. Goes on to discuss his work on proteins. Also expresses
enthusiasm to learn that the Solvay Conferene for 1953 will be on
proteins. [note from Sir Robinson to LP 5-5-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to Professor Charles Goulson,
F.R.S. of King's College, Strand, London RE: thanks him for the
letter and goes on to describe his passport ordeal in relation to his not being able to speak at the King's College colloquium.
Mentions his work on orbitals for multiple bonds. [letter from Prof. Goulson
to LP 5-3-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Professor A.R.
Todd, FRS of the University Chemical Laboratory RE: writes in response
to Prof. Todd's letter of 5-6-52. Mentions his disappointment in not being able to travel to England due to passport problems and goes on to discuss scientific
matters relating to his work on proteins.
Encloses some copies of additional letters and statements. [letter from Prof. Todd to LP 5-6-52].
- Letter from LP to Senator Hubert H. Humphrey RE: writes to Senator Humphrey about his problems obtaining a passport from the
State Dept. that would enable him to travel to England to participate in
the Royal Society meeting on proteins. Sends his statement about the matter, a copy of his earlier letter to President Truman,
and his statement about his political beliefs. Explains himself thoroughly in
the letter. [following letter from LP to Senator Humphrey 5-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128].
- Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: writes in response to his daughter, Linda Pauling, protesting to Senator Morse against
the action of the Department of State refusing LP a passport. Gives
Senator Morse more information about the matter, including copies of his letter to Pres. Truman, his statement made about
his political beliefs and a paper he prepared describing the circumstances of
the refusal of the passport. Mentions statements that were made by members of the Royal Society. [three copies of this letter
included in the file] [letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 5-23-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge RE: Continues to discuss his disappointment in not being able
to visit England due to passport problems. Goes on to discuss his work in
the field of nucleic acids and nucleoproteins, while nearing the end of his work with protein structure. Asks for reprints
on his papers on nucleic acids. Goes on to discuss his work with silk fibroin.
Encloses a copy of a statement that he made to the President Truman about his passport problems. [letter from LP to Prof.
A. Todd 5-6-52, letter from Prof. Todd to LP2-10-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Todd, A. R.)].
- LP Science: Box 5.004. Typed research notes on MCr3O8.
- Letter from Walter R. Kirner, of the National Science Foundation, RE: Requests that LP review Proposal No. 249, submitted
by Dr. George Duffey of South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, for a research proposal from the foundation.
Encloses some suggested points to consider when evaluating a proposal. [response from LP 5-21-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from Pasadena Star-News titled "Plans No Appeal For Passport: But Pauling Repeats Denial He's Communist" discusses LP's denial of a passport to go
to England for a Royal Chemical Society conference on protein structures. Many quotes by LP.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The New York Times titled "Passport is Denied to Dr. Linus Pauling; Scientist Assails Action as 'Interference'."
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Los Angeles Times-Mirror titled "Famed Caltech Chemist Denied Passport As Communist Suspect" discusses LP's denial of a passport for his trip to England
for a conference held by the Royal Chemical Society.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Los Angeles Daily News titled "Caltech scientist refused passport; raps State Dept." addresses LP's refusal of a passport for a trip to England
for the Royal Chemical Society conference on protein structures.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Los Angeles Times titled "Dr. Pauling Denied Passport by U.S.: Suspicions of Communist Ties Cause Ban on Travel Permit, Caltech Chemist Says."
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from LA Examiner titled "Pauling Raps Passport Ban: Caltech Man Denounces U.S. Refusal of Trip to London." [photo of LP with protein model]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from Los Angeles Herald Express titled "Prof. Pauling Hits State Dept. Ban On England Visa."
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May 13
- Letter from LP to Prof. Ray Pepinsky of Pennsylvania State College RE: enquires about why there was no mention about Dr. Pepinsky's
work in a note he saw in the April 5 J.A.C.S. on the structure of
mycomycin. [letter of response from Prof. Pepinsky to LP 5-26-52].
- Pauling Catalog: Los Angeles Times article entitled "Caltech President Backs Dr. Pauling's Red Denial" RE: Discusses Dr. Lee DuBridge and his support of LP's
statement that he never has been and is
not now a Communist. Mentions LP's passport incident.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Hay Adams House amount: $10.00
- LP writes cheque: to: Associated Alumni of U.N.B. amount: $3.00
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Note from Max Mason of Cal Tech to LP RE:
apologizes to LP for all the trouble he is going through with the
Dept. of State. Also discusses his family's health.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Note from Montague Cleeves, M.D. to LP RE:
writes in apology to LP for all his trouble with the Dept. of State.
Goes on to give his own opinions and philosophies regarding the situation.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from Clark Forman, Director of the
Emergency Civil Liberties Committee to LP RE: describes their committee to LP and invites him to allow them to use his case
in their pamphlet with examples of citizens' civil liberties infringements made by the State Dept. Includes some additional
information
about their committee.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from David Todd of the Dept. of Chemistry
of Amherst College to LP RE: encloses a copy of a letter they
just sent to the State Dept. Asks for further information that they can use in LP's case. They would like to bring the matter
up at their next AAUP meeting. Includes a copy of a letter they sent the
Secretary of State about the matter.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of
the Biokemiska Institutionen of Upsala Universitet, Sweden RE: writes
about his inability to travel in England due to his ordeal with the State Dept. Goes on to describe his work on the structure
of proteins. Encloses three documents regarding the ordeal.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from Prof. W. T. Astbury of the Dept
of Biomolecular Structure at the University of Leeds to LP RE:
thanks LP for further information regarding his inability to come to England for the Royal Society Discussion on the structure
of proteins. Goes on to give his opinions on why he doesn't agree with the
decision made by the State Dept. regarding LP's case.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Frank Aydelotte of the
Office of the American Secretary of The Rhodes Scholarship Trust RE:
writes to LP in response to a Times article discussing LP being denied a passport. Mentions that LP's being Vice President of the Federation of Scientific Workers
was made a large deal in the article.
Sends a copy of the Times article. [letter of response from LP 5-14-52].
- Letter from L.A. DuBridge to Dr. Richard M. Badger [cc: LP] RE: informs Dr. Badger that the Board of Trustees has voted to
increase his salary.[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #74: file
(Dubridge, Lee A.].
- Letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: writes in response to noticing that LP is having trouble with the State Dept. regarding
his passport. Goes on to discuss his opinions on the matter. Reports that he
also is having passport problems. Sends a copy of a letter regarding the matter from Dr. Fankuchen to Dean Acheson, Secretary
of State. [letter included] [previous letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 4-15-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 5-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to Dr. and Mrs. Spitzer RE: Congratulates them on having a baby girl. Tells about how their trip to Europe
was interrupted as the State Department would not issue him a passport.
- Letter from Dr. Rossini to Dr. Edward Wichers of the National Bureau of Standards, copy to the Members of the NRC Committee
on Physical Chemistry RE: Acknowledges the letter sent by Dr. Wichers on 5-9-52 regarding the report on the number of molecules in a chemist's mole.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
- Letter from Dr. Rossini to Prof. Albert Noyes, Jr., copy to Members of the NRC Committee on Physical Chemistry RE: Informs
Prof. Noyes that the report by the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants dealing with the number of molecules in the chemist's
mole has been approved by the National Research Council. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Pasadena Star-News article "DuBridge Says No Reason to Believe Pauling a Red" has a quote from DuBridge saying that Caltech would "never retain
a Communist on its staff." Article is in regards to LP's denial of a passport to visit England for a Royal Chemical Society
conference.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Los Angeles Times titled "Caltech President Backs Dr. Pauling's Red Denial" discusses LP's denial of a passport to go to England for the Royal
Chemical Society conference on the structure of proteins.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Washington Post titled "Pauling, Noted Chemist, Refused Passport."
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Brief article from The Boston Daily Globe titled "An Un-American Import" tells about LP's refusal of a passport to visit England. Implies that this is not the first
time an eminent scientist trying to attend an international professional conference was denied a passport.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article in Aftenposten titled "Kjent USA-forsker nektes britisk visum," reporting on LP's passport problems. [article in Norwegian]
- Letter from H. A. Ogden, from the organic chemistry department at the Imperial College of Science and Technology to LP RE:
Thanks LP for sending him two reprints on polypeptide structures. Regrets that he was unable to attend the Royal Society symposium
on protein structure.
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May 14
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $35.00
- Letter from LP to F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, RE: An inquiry regarding whether it was too late for LP to get a paper
printed in the program of the August meeting of the Faraday Society at Cambridge. Currently, it appears as if it may be possible
for him to obtain a passport and attend the meeting. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Sir Charles Goodeve, F.R.S. University College, London, RE: LP has hope that he will be able to attend a
meeting of the Faraday Society at Cambridge in August of 1952. He has renewed hope of obtaining a passport. [Filed under LP
Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Bern Dibner RE: Thanks him for his comments regarding the American Philosophical Meeting. [In reply to letter
from Dibner to LP 5-8-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Grace G. Hudson to the
Secretary of State, Hon. Dean Acheson RE: writes a letter in favor of
LP and critical of the State Dept.'s decision to deny LP a passport for travel to England for scientific purposes.
- 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 Advisor of the Dept. of State RE: hypothesizes how
Washington media got hold of information on the State Dept.'s refusal of a passport to LP. Goes on to describe his feelings
and opinions about the situation.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from LP to Dr. L. H. Farinholt of
the American Embassy in London, England RE: writes about his
disappointment with the Department of State. Mentions speaking with Mr. Boykin and Dr. Koepfli. Encloses a statement for the
press and a copy of a letter he wrote to Pres. Truman. Asks Dr. Farinholt
if he could talk to Hans Clarke about the matter with the Dept. of State. Mentions how his work on the structure of proteins
is going.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Mr. Henry Allen Moe of
the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: writes that he
was pleased to see an article regarding Mr. Moe's address in Nature magazine. Goes on to discuss his own problems with the Dept. of State regarding his passport.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Mr. J. J. Joseph of the
Arts, Science and Professions Council RE: thanks him for phoning to
extend Prof. Fairchild's offer to assist him in connection with his passport woes. Goes on to discuss the meetings he is missing
in Europe. Encloses his statement telling his story. Hopes for further
assistance in the matter.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from LP to Dr. Frank Aydelotte
RE: writes that he was unable to travel to England due to his passport
being denied him. Encloses a statement that he prepared about the matter as well as a copy of his letter to Pres. Truman.
[letter from Dr. Aydelotte to LP 5-13-52].
- 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., Dept. of Biomolecular Structure, The University of Leeds 2
RE: is sorry to not have been able to attend the Royal Society Meeting. Goes on to discuss the work on proteins that he is
currently working on, namely with intensity calculations for silk. [letter from
Prof. Astbury to LP 5-7-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Letter from LP to Prof. Albert Einstein
of the Institute for Advanced Study RE: Writes a letter describing his
troubles with the Dept. of State regarding his passport and how this relates to his intended travel to England. Encloses copies
of his letter to President Truman and a statement about his difficulties with
the Dept. of State.
- LP Science: Box 6.003. Note from LP to himself RE: Talks about the lattice structure of silk. [on bottom two thirds of page
are handwritten notes with experimental data, along with comments].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from the Chicago Daily Sun-Times titled "America's Own Iron Curtain" challenging the State Department to produce evidence against LP justifying denying him
a passport.
- Letter from I. Fankuchen, of AAScW to LP RE: Expresses an interest in including LP's idea of an article on preventative medicine
from the standpoint of the fundamental scientist in the AAScW proposed book The Scientist and the Arts of Peace. [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009]
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May 15
- Letter from Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, to LP RE: A meeting will occur the week before
or after Easter day 1953. The focus of the conference will be different aspects of protein chemistry, and LP is invited to
prepare a report for the council on the topic of "Structure and configuration of proteins". [Reply from LP to Timmermans 5-29-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter to Sir L. Bragg RE: Indicates that he has just received the 4-22-52 invitation as guest to the Royal Society Club meeting from Bragg, but is unable to attend due to not being able to obtain
a
passport. Hopes that this is not an inconvenience. Hopes that "no difficulties arise that prevent you from finding the phases
for the five remaining layer lines of hemoglobin." Hopes that he can send a
paper by himself to be included in the Discussion Meeting of the Faraday Society on the physical chemistry of the proteins
(August 6-8). [letter response to LP 5-21-52]
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. E. Burch RE: writes that he has just received Dr. Burch's letter. Talks about his ordeal in failing
to receive a passport to England. Wishes Dr. Burch success in getting Dr.
Richard Coppedge for the sickle cell work. Suggests that Dr. Itano come down to spend time with Dr. Burch. Says he is devoting
most of his time to the study of the problem of the configuration of
polypeptide chains of proteins. Says LP Jr. will be interning in Honolulu. [letter from Dr. Burch 4-18-52, reply from Dr. Burch 5-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Joseph Capsin RE: thanks Mr. Capsin for his letter of April 20, 1952. Hopes that Linus Jr. will visit
him while he is in Honolulu. [letter from Mr. Capsin 4-20-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #41].
- Letter from LP to J. F. Hyde of the Dow Corning Corporation RE: writes that he will not be able to submit a paper for the
American Chemical Society meeting on Inorganic Polymers, or to attend for
that matter. [letter from Mr. Hyde to LP 4-22-52].
- Letter from Dr. H. B. McClure of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Company, to LP RE: writes to tell LP that their large scale
coal-hydrogenation chemicals pilot plant at Institute West Virginia is
now operating. [Attached to the letter is a list of four groups of products arranged in the expected order of their availability]
[letter of response from LP to Dr. H. B. McClure 5-22-52].
- Note from D. M. Pahad to LP RE: writes to enquire about how to perform some procedures involving the manufacture of lead acid
type of storage batteries. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Pahad 7-21-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Sara W. Prentiss of Oregon State University RE: writes to thank her for sending him and AHP a copy
of the paper containing "Linda's" pictures. Goes on to discuss what he and
his kids are up to lately.
- Letter from C. V. Tomdo to LP RE: asks for LP's opinion on the possibility of "differences in the ultraviolet absorption spectra
for the tree immunological types of the foot and mouth disease virus."
Asks for help from LP on his working hypothesis. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Tondo 5-29-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Independent article entitled "Pauling Answers Passport Rejection With Strong Denial He's Communist." RE: discusses LP's statement that
he is not a
communist in response to the government recently refusing him a passport to England. Goes on in detail about the issues relating
to the House Un-American Activities Committee, and their attacks on
the public. [picture of LP included in article].
- Pauling Scrapbook: California Tech (Pasadena California) article entitled "Dr. Pauling's passport denied by State dept." RE: gives a few basic facts about the situation of LP's passport
denial and then
prints LP's letter to the President of 2-29-52 appealing the State Department's refusal of his passport.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: letter from Colston E. Warne to Mr. Acheson.
Secretary of the State, RE: writes in response to the NY Times article
regarding the State Dept's refusal of a passport to LP. Gives his opinions about the matter in favor of LP.
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: Copy of letter from LP to Dr. MF Perutz
RE: writes of his disappointment in not being able to attend the Royal
Society Meeting due to passport problems. Asks questions about the responses and objections to the alpha helix. Was sorry
that he was unable to discuss matters on protein structure with him, Kendrew
and Bragg. Also mentions Perutz's work on Fourier terms for hemoglobin and [letter from Dr. Perutz to LP 5-15-52].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 1-16: copy of letter from Dr. Philos O. Bastiansen
of the Universitetets Kjemiske Institutt to LP RE: encloses a paragraph
cut from the Norwegian conservative newspaper Aftenposten regarding LP's being refused a visa to England. Asks LP for any further information about the news.
- Letter from Dr. P. O. Bastiansen to LP RE: Sends a clipping from a Norwegian newspaper regarding the British refusal to give
LP a visa to England. Asks for LP to comment on the situation. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #17a].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Sterling B. Hendricks of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Sols, and Agricultural Engineering RE: Congratulates
Dr. Hendricks on his election to the National Academy of Sciences.
Mentions his own troubles with obtaining a passport. Hopes that he will consider publishing some of his papers in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [following letter from LP to Dr.
Sterling B. Hendricks 6-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #123].
- Letter from LP too Dr. F. H. Spedding of Iowa State College RE: congratulates Dr. Spedding on his election as a member of
the National Academy of Sciences. Brings his attention to the Proceedings of
the National Academy of Sciences as a medium of publication of important papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File (Spedding, F. H.)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. George E. Farrand RE: LP is pleased that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson received recognition for their contributions
to CalTech to fund cancer research. LP discusses the importance of fundamental research in the field of medicine.
- Letter from [?] to LP RE: Agenda for the 5-15-52 meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study. The proposed topics are the residence requirements of a particular individual,
the approval of "Engineering Science" as a major and minor subject for doctorate, and policy review of the admission of special
graduate students.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Editorial comment from The Dallas Morning News titled "He Will Stay At Home" discusses LP's denial of a passport. Claims that LP's "aid and comfort to the Communist cause
in the United States has been outstanding."
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from Pasadena Independent titled "Pauling Answers Passport Rejection With Strong Denial He's Communist" in which LP discusses the situation with the
Independent. [photo of LP included]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from newspaper California Tech titled "Dr. Pauling's passport denied by State dept."
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May 16
- 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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May 17
- Letter from Frederick M. Thomas to LP RE: is sorry to hear about LP's trouble regarding his passport. Comments on the situation
with his own opinions. [note in pencil at top: "LP- see attached- there
is more correspondence down stairs, which I'll get if you want it. BW] [letter of response from LP to Mr. Thomas 6-30-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: California Inst. of Tech. Bookstore amount: $29.29
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May 18
- Note from Dr. Herbert Gutfreund to LP RE: writes that he is currently on a sabbatical and would like to visit California at
the end of May. Asks if he could visit Cal Tech at that time and if he could
have accommodations made at the Athaenium [letter from LP to Dr. Gutfreund 3-24-52].
- LP Science: Box 6.002. LP research notes calculating intensities from collagen residues.
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May 19
- Letter from C. H. Banford to LP RE: Thanks for the May 1st letter from LP. Sorry that LP was not able to visit or attend the Royal Society discussion of May 1st. The rest of the letter is a long and
detailed one regarding research on methyl and benzyl esters of poly-L-glutamic acid. Mentions research on helixes.
- Letter from Joe Capsin to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of 5-15-52. Discusses in great detail why LP should not feel bad about being rejected a passport by the U.S. government. Also encloses
a letter
from Nils P. Larsen in order to give LP an idea about the way he thinks. [letter from LP to Joe Capsin 5-29-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #41].
- Letter from Dr. Frank W. Weymouth to LP RE: ask Colleagues to look through their pamphlet and to recognize the wrong that
is being done by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to
many professional groups including the field of education. [letter is part of a pamphlet about the House Committee on Un-American
Activities] [filed in unsorted correspondence 1952].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Southern Counties Gas Company amount: $40.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: The New Yorker amount: $12.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Johnson for Assembly Committee amount: $5.00
- Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: brings up a rumor that he heard that LP was refused
a passport. Offers to help out. Mentions that he is following LP's work
with proteins. [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 5-24-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harold C. Urey RE: writes about his passport problems and includes copies of five documents relating
to the situation. Encourages Dr. Urey to help him by writing on his behalf to
the President and the Secretary of State. [letter from Dr. Harold C. Urey to LP 6-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Urey, H.)].
- Los Angeles Times newspaper advertisement claiming that chlorophyll in tooth paste reduces decay.[Filed under LP Science: Box 10.001]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The Courier-Journal titled "A Velvet Curtain Falls on Passports" discusses recent issues with the United States not granting passports, including
the case with LP. [clipping sent by Barry Bingham, editor of the Journal]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The New York Times titled "Dr. Pauling's Predicament" comments on how LP is viewed by the State Dept. and the Soviets. Remarks that the whole
passport system needs looking into.
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May 20
- Letter from LP to The Editor, Aftenposten, Oslo, Norway, RE: Correcting an article they printed that stated LP was denied a visa, when in fact it was a passport. [Filed
under LP Manuscripts and Articles: 1952a].
- Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research, to LP RE: confirms a proposed 5-27-52 meeting between them to discuss a proposed conference on the molecular structure of proteins. [Various names handwritten
at bottom include: Sir Lawrence Bragg, Max Perutz, Crick, and Sanger]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hans Kuhn of the U of Basel Chem. Dept. RE: writes that they have just noticed an error in his paper
on bond orbitals in the Journal of Chemical Physics. An equation written by
Professor Shomaker that is apparently now obsolete was used and mistakenly attributed to LP in the paper [letter of response
from Dr. Kuhn to LP 6-14-52].
- Letter from Dr. Perttu V. Laakso to LP RE: writes that he is a Finnish chemist at Helsinki University who has just been awarded
a scholarship from the Institute of International Education. He is now
able to travel to the U.S. and asks LP if he could visit their department at Cal Tech. [letter of response from LP to Dr.
Laakso 6-2-52].
- Letter from Dan McLachlan, Jr. to LP RE: writes to inform LP that prominent Crystallographer Professor I. Fankuchen of the
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute is planning to be in San Francisco in July.
Dr. McLachlan, Jr. hopes to encourage him to visit his University as well and furthermore hopes that LP will encourage him
to extend his travels to visit Cal Tech as well. [letter of response from LP to
Dr. McLachlan, Jr. 5-23-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edward C. Reifenstein, Jr. RE: gives permission to reproduce figures from his paper on the Structure
of Fibrous Proteins of the Collagen-Gelatin Group. [letter from Dr.
Reifenstein, Jr. to LP 5-12-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen RE: sends a copy of his statement regarding his passport problems with the State Department
and a copy of his letter to President Truman regarding the matter. Writes
that he has applied again for a passport in the hopes of traveling to England for the Faraday Society discussion on the physical
chemistry and structure of proteins. [previous letter from Dr. Fankuchen to
LP 5-13-52, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 12-30-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to President Truman RE: in addition to the petition that he sent Pres. Truman 5-16-52, sends a statement about his life and career which he might use to supplement the petition. [letter
from LP to President Truman 5-16-52, letter from LP to President Truman 6-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Truman, Harry S.)].
- LP Biographical Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, May 17-31: Letter from Prof. Jack W. Williams to LP
RE: Thanks LP for his letter and mentions his awareness of LP's
passport woes. Offers to help in any way. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Williams 5-29-52].
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: Enclosed is a copy of the 1-23-52 bill and a copy of a note from the Industrial Review Board to Wirin accepting the change in date of LP's appearance before
the board to 9-17-52.
- Letter from Dr. Rossini to Dr. Edward Wichers, copy to LP RE: Acknowledges the May 16 letter from Dr. Wichers. Discusses the
proposal regarding the definition of the number of molecules in the chemist's mole, claiming that Dr. Wicher's letter does
not seem to disagree with the proposal, only the possible formal implementation.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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May 21
- Letter from Ray Pepinsky to Louis Levine cc:LP RE: Thinks that the American Crystallographic Association would be a good co-sponsor
for the Protein Substitutes Group. Also discusses the Pauling passport issues. [Filed under LP science: 13.018].
- Letter from LP to T. Weiner saying that Max Delbrück had proposed the idea of light being scattered by an electromagnetic field, and recommends he write to the authors of two
recent papers in Physical
Review pertaining to a similar experiment. [reply to Weiner, 5-6-52]
- Letter from W.L.Bragg RE: A greeting and thanks for the last letter, is interested in seeing LP soon. Sorry LP wasn't at the
Royal Society Club meeting, took Corey instead. [letter to Bragg 5-15-52]
- AHP writes cheque: to: Girls Vacation Fund Inc. amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Professor Henry Pratt Fairchild amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Alumni Association C.I.T. amount: $4.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Independence Publishers amount: $1.50
- AHP writes cheque: to: California Legislative Conference amount: $1.50
- Letter from Albert Einstein to LP RE: commends LP for fighting for the right to travel in regards to the U.S.'s policies as
a result of its current situation with the Soviet Union. Sends LP a copy of his
letter to the Secretary of State. [letter from LP to Albert Einstein 5-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #85].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen RE: thanks Dr. Bastiansen for his letter. Goes on to describe his passport problems in detail.
[letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 5-15-52, letter of response from Dr.
Bastiansen to LP 5-31-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17a].
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. H. Shapley of the Federation of American Scientists RE: writes in regard to his passport problems.
Sends copies of documents about the matter. Goes on to clarify the
documents. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #293: File (Shapley, H. 1946-1958.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kirner, of The National Science Foundation, RE: Replies to Dr. Kirner's 5-12-52 letter by saying that he does not recommend approving this grant as the work performed by the proposal writer is not of sufficiently
high caliber. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
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May 22
- Letter from LP to Prof. E. C. Baughan RE: thanks for the letter and reprints of his paper on the vibration frequencies in
diatomic molecules and in solid metals. Feels that there are parts that he doesn't
understand, but will think about them further before troubling Prof. Baughan. [letter form Prof. Baughan to LP 5-1-52]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. L. Morrison RE: Sends Dr. Morrison all of the material relating to his work and is glad he is preparing
to publish it. Goes on to write about how the discussion should be carried
out. Encloses Dr. Fred J. Ewing's determination of the successive acid constants of the dyes, from Dr. Morrison's titration
data. Requests that he send a manuscript for review if he wishes to publish it
as a contribution from their laboratories. [letter from Dr. Morrison to LP 4-23-52, letter of response from Dr. Morrison to LP 6-19-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. B. McClure RE: thanks Dr. McClure for his letter of 5-15-52, and looks forward to learning more about their experience with this new technique within the chemical industry.
[letter from Dr. McClure to LP 5-15-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: California Institute of Technology amount: $21.75
- LP writes cheque: to: Henry Richter amount: $14.81
- Letter from Ian Campbell, Acting Chairman, CIT Division of the Geological Sciences, to E.C. Watson, cc: LP. RE: Campbell recommends
that CIT offer a professorship to Dr. G. Evelyn Hutchinson of Yale. Asks for LP's opinion on the matter. [Letter from LP to
Watson 5-26-52].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article in Pasadena Star-News titled "Acheson Bans Report on Pauling Rebuff" discusses how Secretary of State Dean Acheson promised to give reasons for
denying passports to leading scientists, but has still not reported.
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May 23
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Encloses a New York Times article that discusses the passport issue. Also cited is an editorial that links LP's passport refusal to his involvement
with the World Federation of Scientists. [Letter in reply from LP to Moe 5-30-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Dr. Burch to LP RE: expresses sympathy about LP's inability to go to England due to the U.S.'s refusal to issue
LP a passport. Says that Dr. Richard Coppedge should be joining him in
September. Says LP's idea for them to spend a while with Dr. Itano is a good one. Passes on a note of interest to LP about
the use of nitrites in the treatment of cyanide poisoning, as it might pertain to
sickle-cell treatments. [letter from LP 5-15-52, response from LP 6-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box#24].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Dan McLachlan, Jr. RE: thanks Dr. McLachlan, Jr. for his letter of 5-20-52, and says that he has already been in touch with Dr. Frankunchen about his trip to the western United
States and expects having him visit the Institute. [letter from Dr. McLachlan, Jr. to LP 5-20-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Louis B. Wright of the Folger Shakespeare Library RE: writes in regard to the matter of a sabbatical
year for Henry Moe. [letter of response from Dr. Wright to LP 5-28-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $340.60
- AHP writes cheque: to: North Star Bakery amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $14.00
- Letter from LP to Senator Hubert H. Humphrey RE: writes that he has submitted another application for a passport to the State
Department. Gives details about the application in the enclosed copies of
his letters to the Secretary of State and to President Truman. [previous letter from LP to Senator Humphrey 5-12-52, letter of response from Senator Humphrey to LP 5-29-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #128].
- Letter from Barbara W. Low of University Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard to LP RE: writes about her shock upon hearing
that LP was not able to attend the Protein Symposium at the Royal
Society Meeting in England due to passport issues with the State Dept. Goes on to discuss her work with the helix in relation
to LP's work. [letter from LP to Dr. Barbara W. Low 7-21-52] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Low, Barbara)].
- Letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP RE: acknowledges LP's letter of 5-12-52 and says that he has requested information from the State Dept. about why they refused LP a passport. [letter from LP
to Senator Wayne Morse 5-12-52, letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse 5-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: writes to keep Senator Morse informed about his passport situation. Writes that
he has again submitted an application to the Dept. of State for a passport
that would allow him to travel to England in July. [letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 5-23-53, letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 6-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file
(Morse, Wayne)].
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