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June - General
- LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020. Report card for Crellin Pauling, along with accompanying letter from Mr. Kales,
his homeroom teacher. Mr. Kales writes that Crellin "is highly capable of doing his studies with top standing as he is quick
to comprehend their content, but he sometimes feels there are more important issues going on around him than the demand for
his best prompt work."
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June 1
- Letter from Weldon G. Brown to LP RE: As previously arranged by Carl, he is sending a statement covering his transportation
expense in connection with his recent visit. Says that it was a pleasure to
acknowledge the hospitality accorded to himself from LP's family as well as his department. [letter from Carl Niemann to Weldon
G. Brown, cc: LP 5-12-52]
- Letter from Joe Capsin to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of 5-29-52. Discusses with much rage the unfairness of LP's passport problems with the U.S. [letter from LP to Joe Capsin 5-29-52] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #41].
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. Article: "On Academic Freedom", SSRS Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 3, June 1952.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.037, Insurance Documents. Emergency Claim Service Directory and Bail Bond Identification
card, from the American Automobile Insurance Company.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.037, Insurance Documents. Insurance statement from the American Automobile Insurance
Company for a 1950 M. G. Roadster and a 1950 Riley Drophead Coupe. Total insurance comes to $160.86 for a policy period from
June 1, 1952 to June 1, 1953.
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June 2
- Letter from LP to F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, RE: will gladly attend the September meeting of the Faraday Society
in Toronto. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Burch RE: thanks Dr. Burch for the letter. Says that the information about the use of nitrites in the
treatment of cyanide poisoning is interesting. [letter from Dr. Burch 5-23-52,
letter in response from Dr. Burch 1-12-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Letter from LP to Mr. D. F. Sundberg RE: writes a letter of recommendation for a Mr. Bertram Keilin, a graduate student from
Cal Tech who is being considered by the Los Alamos Scientific Lab for
hire. [letter from Mr. Sundberg to LP 5-24-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Perttu V. Laakso RE: Is pleased to learn that Dr. Laakso plans to visit their laboratories. Requests
that he simply let them know when he plans to visit. [letter from Dr. Laakso to LP
5-20-52, letter of response from Dr. Laakso to LP 8-7-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. George H. Vineyard RE: thanks him for his letter and is glad that he feels his Steward lecture was a
good one. Asks that he drop him a line and tell him about Phil Gingrich.
Mentions Dr. Barry Wood. [letter from Dr. Vineyard to LP 4-29-52].
- Letter from Mr. Farrand to LP RE: thanks Mr. Farrand for his last letter and for the copy of the statement that he made regarding
Mr. Henry M. Robinson. Writes about his trip to Washington and his
meeting of the Panal on Research of the President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation. Goes on to mention Barry
Wood. [previous letter from Mr. Farrand to LP 5-26-52, following related
letter from Mr. Farrand to LP 11-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from Dr. Harold C. Urey to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes that he and five of his colleagues have written
to the Secretary of State on LP's behalf. Gives his opinion on the matter. [letter
from LP to Dr. Harold C. Urey 5-19-52, letter from LP to Dr. Urey 6-16-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Urey, H.)].
- LP Science: Box 6.003. LP research notes entitled "The Antiparallel-cis-trans-chain Sheet." [three hand-written pages]
- LP Science: Box 6.011. Letter from Ben May to LP RE: Sends LP a copy of an article from the Lancet in which he referenced LP's template theory. Also enclosed an article on the influenza virus.
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June 3
- Letter from LP to Rene Wurmser, University of Paris, RE: Confirms receipt of letter regarding the International Congress of
Biochemistry. He also accepts the office of President of Honor. [In reply to 5-31-52 letter from Wurmser to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic to LP RE: Thanks him for the speeches he gave at the clinic. [Filed under LP
Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Louis Levine to Dr. Ray Pepinsky cc: LP RE: Discusses matters of the proposed meeting of the Protein Substitutes
Group. Briefly discusses LP's passport troubles. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Note from Ms. Elvira Goettsch, M.D. to LP RE: writes that she is just back to NY and finds that everyone is interested in
the Guggenheim project. Is sorry to hear of LP's difficulty in obtaining a
passport. Says that she is thankful for the opportunity to interview with LP and thanks him for the support as well as the
opportunity to join the company of Guggenheim Fellows. [letter of response
from LP to Elvira Goettsch 6-26-52].
- Letter from Paul Scheuer to LP RE: Due to some issues between him and others at his current school of employment on Hawaii,
he is looking for a position on the mainland and asks for LP's assistance.
Wonders if there is still an opening for an organic man on one of the sponsored research programs going on in LP's department.
Gives the names of several references for himself. [letter of response
from LP to Dr. Scheuer 6-17-52].
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June 4
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles Times article entitled "Caltech will Award Degrees to 340 Friday." RE: mentions that LP will speak at the Alumni Banquet to be
held at the Senior Class Day ceremony.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Mayor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Cooley's Gardens amount: $27.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Mc Lean Bulb Farms amount: $30.40
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: writes that he is grateful to him for writing a letter in his behalf to Senator
Humphrey. Sends copies of his statement and some letters regarding his passport
issues. [letter from Prof. Kolthoff to Mr. Hubert Humphrey [cc: LP] 5-28-52, letter from LP to Prof. KolthoffLP 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to Kathleen Lonsdale RE: writes that he is glad to learn from her letter what the editor of Nature thinks about his passport issue. Doesn't think that it would be wise for him to submit a
letter to Nature at the present time, as he has just applied again for a passport. [letter from Dr. Kathleen Lonsdale to LP 5-29-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Lonsdale, Kathleen)].
- Letter from Bill Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Details the financial situation of W.H. Freeman and Company,
and the exchange of stock for promisory notes.
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June 5
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robinson D. Burbank RE: Encloses a copy of a note that he just sent Prof. Fankunchen for consideration
for publication in Acta. Challenges a certain point of some research done
by Dr. Burbank regarding the crystal structure of B Selenium. Makes some suggestions and suggests cooperative research with
someone at Cal Tech., as well as the possibility of joint publication.
- LP writes cheque: to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden RE: thanks Prof. Tiselius for offering to help him
with his passport problems. Asks that he write to the Secretary of State of the
United States in his defense. Goes on to discuss details of the matter further. [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 5-24-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: Informs Watson that the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering voted to review the
advising system of undergraduate students.
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June 6
- LP releases a statement regarding his investigation by the California Institute of Technology. He states that the investigation
found that he did not influence students politically on or off campus, and while some damage had been done to CIT, that he
not be removed from the institute. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $30.00
- Letter from A. H. Walter to Dr. Sturdivant "(In Dr. Pauling's Absence)" RE: Attaches a copy of an ammendment to the contract
between CIT and ONR. Would like it signed and returned as soon as possible if approved. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from Pasadena Star-News [? written at top of clipping] titled "Morse Raps Officials in Pauling Case" about Senator Morse's accusation that the State
Dept. was acting "tyranically" in its recent decisions regarding passports.
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June 7
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033 Legal Document "Transcript of Record", Petitions for Writs of Certiorari and Exhibit
Thereto, Vol. 1, Book 1-4, Vol. 2, Book 1-4. Juilis Rosenberg and Ethyl Rosenberg Petitioners vs. The United States of America;
Morton Sobell, Petitioner, vs. The United States of America, Filed June 7, 1952.
- AHP writes cheque: to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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June 8
- LP writes cheque: to: Federation of American Scientists amount: $13.50
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June 9
- Letter from LP to Irvine Page, Cleveland Clinic, RE: Thanks him for the opportunity to speak at the clinic, and goes on to
list expenses of the trip. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $10.00
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June 10
- Letter from F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, to LP RE: The society would like a copy of LP's paper that he wishes to present
at the August meeting of the Faraday Society at Cambridge, as soon as possible. [In reply to 5-14-52 letter from LP to Tompkins, Reply from LP to Tompkins 6-17-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Weldon G. Brown RE: Says that a check to cover his expenses will be sent shortly. Also says that everyone
was glad to have him visit in Pasadena. [letter from Prof. Brown to LP
6-1-52].
- Letter from Virgil J. Berry Jr. research engineer of Stanolind Oil and Gas Co. to LP RE: encloses a reprint of a paper concerning
one of his propositions which LP expressed some interest in last year.
[response letter from LP to Dr. Berry Jr. 6-17-52].
- Letter from Kosuke Ohki of the Research Institute of Science and Industry, U. of Kyushu, to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter
of 11-19-51. Goes on to report to LP the results of his work on two problems,
one experimental and involving the idea of localization energy of Prof. C. A. Coulson, the other theoretical. He also reports
the experiment on retina that he carried out with Prof. Toida Naoki. [follow-up letter from Dr. Okhi to LP 1-5-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen RE: Goes on to discuss his passport troubles and his election as Vice-President of the World
Federation. Thanks him for the summary of his speech before the Norges
Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Forskningsrad organization. Mentions Professor Shomaker and an electron diffraction apparatus,
and Ken Hedberg and his fellowships. [letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 5-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17a].
- Letter from LP to A. H. Walter RE: Approves the ammendment to the contract between CIT and ONR. [Filed under LP Science: Box
13.017]
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June 11
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jonas Brachfeld RE: LP writes that he is glad to receive the note from Dr. Brachfeld announcing his
graduation with the class of '52 from the School of Medicine of the University
of Pennsylvania. LP Jr. has also just gotten his M.D. degree this year.
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. Paris RE: expresses gratitude for his work in translating LP's book General Chemistry and writes that the thesis by Prof. Paris' student Dr. Cochet-Muchy on mixed crystals
interested and pleased him. [letter from Prof. Paris to LP 5-2-52].
- LP writes cheque: to: Robert Dawson Agency amount: $160.86
- LP writes cheque: to: Worthington Foods amount: $22.80
- Letter from LP to Prof. Robert E. Swain RE: writes that he and Prof. Niemann were puzzled in not hearing from Hermann Fischer
about the visit of Freudenberg. Would like Freudenberg to visit
Caltech in October in order to speak. [following note from Prof. Swain to LP 6-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a (Freudenberg, Karl)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lindsay Helmholz RE: writes that he was interested to see Dr. Helmholz's paper with Wolfsberg in thee
Journal of Chemical Physics. Asks several questions about valence-bond
treatment. Mentions the meeting of the Panel on Research of the President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation.
[letter of response from Dr. Lindsay Helmhols to LP 7-24-52] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #123].
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June 12
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP believes that a few chapters of General Chemistry will remain largely unchanged, and asks whether he can simply paste these unchanged pages into the manuscript for the revised
edition. He also inquires about layout and font changes. [Reply from Freeman to LP 6-16-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Discusses meeting plans for the Protein Substitutes Group. Also
discusses balloting current permanent members of the group to see if they agreed with the addition of eight new permanent
members. He also lists all current members considered as "permanent". [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from A.H. Walter to R.B. Gilmore cc: LP RE: Final notification of the budget and time extensions on the Protein Structure
research being funded by the Office of Naval Research. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Market Basket amount: $30.81
- AHP writes cheque: to: Virginia Hubbard amount: $16.50
- AHP writes cheque: to: Gus Miller amount: $21.00
- AHP writes cheque: to: Eddie H. Lemon and Son amount: $6.70
- Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and says that he has
written to the Secretary of State in LP's defense. [mentioned letter from Prof.
Tiselius to the Secretary of State included] [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 6-5-52, letter from LP to Prof. Tiselius 6-12-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
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June 13
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article in the Chicago Tribune titled "Commies Step Up Attacks On Passport Curbs: Sen. M'Carran to Defend Division's Policy" focuses on attacks against
Mrs. Ruth Shipley, chief of the passport division of the State Department, for refusing travel permits to Communists and other
travellers. [sent to LP by Irv Bengelsdorf]
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June 14
- Letter from Dr. Hans Kuhn to LP RE: In response to LP's letter alerting him of some errors in his paper, describes his reasons
and misunderstandings behind the "errors" in his paper on bond orbitals.
Writes that he might move to Germany next fall. [Letter from LP to Dr. Kuhn 5-20-52, letter from LP to Dr. Kuhn 7-21-52].
- AHP writes cheque: to: Electrolux Corporation amount: $33.39
- Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow to LP RE: writes that there is a new position open on their staff at New Your University and they
are looking for a Ph.D. who is interested in teaching inorganic
chemistry. Apologizes to LP for all his problems with his passport.[letter from LP to Dr. Mislow 6-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197: file (Mislow, Kurt)].
- Letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP RE: sends LP copies of tear sheets from the Congressional Record of 6-6-52 and 6-13-52 which describe the situation which he met when making inquiry of the
Passport Division in LP's case. [letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse 5-23-52, letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse 6-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
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June 15
- Note from Prof. Robert E. Swain to LP RE: sends a copy of a biographical outline of Karl Freudenberg for LP to use for future
reference. [copy of Karl Freudenberg's biographical sketch included]
[previous letter from LP to Prof. Swain 6-11-52 ] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a (Freudenberg, Karl)].
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June 16
- Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Informs LP that the plates from the previous publication of General Chemistry will be used only if 50% of the pages don't need any changes. Otherwise, Freeman feels the book could be updated asthetically.
[In reply to Letter from LP to Freeman 6-12-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: Discusses a recent meeting that Wirin had with Col. Mare of the Industrial Employment Review
Board. He got the impression that LP's case does not look well.
- Letter from D.P. Riley, University of Paris, to LP RE: Discusses his summer holiday plans, and then mentions that through
his experiments, he has seen nothing but support for LP's structure [alpha-helix?]. [Reply from LP to Riley 6-23-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Program for the 26th National Colloid Symposium at USC June16-18, 1952 RE: lists LP as the guest speaker for the Colloid Symposium Dinner.
- Letter from LP to Professor Ray Pepinsky, American Crystallographic Association, RE: Discusses the possible sponsorhip of
the Conference on Protein Structure, and the financial issues of bringing other scientists from abroad to the States for the
meeting. Also discusses issues such as where to hold the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque: to:Virginia Hubbard amount: $14.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Alan Bragdon amount: $5.50
- Letter from LP to Jesse DuMond RE: Discusses the appropriateness of mica and chrysoberyl for DuMond's purposes. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #74: file (DuMond, Jesse)].
- Letter from LP to Professor Enrico Fermi of the Institute for Nuclear Studies at the University of Chicago RE: thanks Dr.
Fermi for signing a letter to Secretary of State Dean Acheson regarding the
State Department's refusal of a passport to LP. [copy of letter to Secretary of State Dean G. Acheson included] [following
related letter from LP to Dr. Enrico Fermi 7-7-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #96].
- Letter from LP to Professor Willard F. Libby of the Institute for Nuclear Studies of the University RE: writes that he has
just received the copy of the letter of May 22 to the Secretary of State, and
thanks Prof. Libby for signing it. Thinks that the letter was wonderful and is hopeful that his new passport application will
be approved. Mentions that he has recently been elected as President of Honor
of the Section of Biogenesis of Proteins of the International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #174 (Libby, Willard F.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Mayer RE: thanks him for writing to the Secretary fo State in regards to his passport problems.
He received a copy of the letter and feels that it is a good letter. [letter
from LP to Professor Joseph E. Mayer 7-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mayer, Joseph)].
- Note from Dr. D. P. Riley of the Royal Institution to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and writes that he was not inconvenienced
by LP's inability to attend the Royal Society Meeting. Writes that he is
now in France as a research professor. Hopes to meet with LP to discuss protein structure. [letter from LP to D.P.Riley 4-15-52, letter from LP to Dr. Riley 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #267: File (Riley, D. P.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Edward Teller RE: writes to thank Prof. Teller for signing the 5-22-52 letter to the Secretary of
State in reference on his passport problems and his political views. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #329, file: (Teller, Edward T: Correspondence)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harold C. Urey RE: writes in response to Dr. Urey's letter, thanking him for writing to the Secretary
of State on his behalf in relation to his passport problems. [letter from Dr.
Harold C. Urey to LP 6-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Urey, H.)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Letter to the editor in Chemical and Engineering News discusses LP's theory of resonance and possible misunderstandings by the Soviets about the theory causing them to reject
it.
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June 17
- Letter from LP to F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, RE: LP has decided not to submit a paper for the August meeting of the
Faraday Society at Cambridge. Asks to be retained on the list of possible attendees, though, in the off chance he is issued
a passport. [in Reply to 6-10-52 letter from Tompkins to LP, Reply from Tompkins to LP 6-26-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Virgil J. Berry, Jr. RE: Thanks Dr. Berry Jr. for the letter fo 6-10-52, as well as the reprint. Plans to try the method out. [letter from Dr. Berry, Jr. to LP 6-10-52].
- Letter from LP to Sir Charles Goodeve, F.R.S. RE: Is sorry to hear that Sir Goodeve will not be present for the meeting on
the proteins in Cambridge come August. Agrees that if he spends a month in
England, then they must get together sometime after the meeting. [letter from Sir Goodeve to LP 5-30-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. S. H. Graf RE: Is sad to hear about the death of Mrs. Graf. Goes on to describe that all the Pauling
kids are visiting. Gives details about where they are in school. Then discusses
his prospective travel plans to the east and to England, and looks forward to seeing Prof. Graf visit them. [letter of response
from Prof. Graf to LP 7-3-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Scheuer RE: writes in response to Dr. Scheuer's letter that he is sorry to hear that he wants to
leave Hawaii at this time, and unfortunately there are no organic chemistry
research positions open in their department at present, however, there is a N.F.I.P. fellowship open for the investigation
of the structure of nucleic acids. Oberlin college is also looking to hire an organic
or physical chem. man. [letter from Dr. Scheuer to LP 6-3-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. T. Wall RE: is glad to hear of his work on a manuscript on chemical thermodynamics. [letter of
response from Mr. F. T. Wall to LP 6-20-52].
- LP writes cheque to: CIT Bookstore amount: $18.16
- LP writes cheque to: The Nation amount: $1.80
- Letter from LP to Prof. K. Freudenberg RE: looks forward to Prof. Freudenberg's upcoming visit. Writes that he has made lodging
reservations for Prof. Freudenberg at the Athenaeum. [previous related
note from Prof. Robert Swain to LP 6-15-52, related letter from LP to Prof. Robert Swain 6-17-52, letter of response from Prof. Freudenberg to LP 7-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Robert E. Swain RE: Thanks him for his letters and writes that he looks forward to Prof. Freudenberg's
visit. [previous letter from LP to Prof. Swain 6-11-52, related letter from
LP to Prof. K. Freudenberg 6-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a (Freudenberg, Karl)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Sterling B. Hendricks RE: thanks Dr. Hendricks for his letter of 6-1-52. Mentions his attempt to again obtain a passport from the Dept. of State so that he might attend the Faraday
Society disscussion on the physical chemistry of proteins. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Hendricks 5-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #123].
- Letter from A. H. Walter to R. B. Gilmore, cc: LP RE: Gives the final notification of Amendment 3 to CIT's contract with the
ONR.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
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June 18
- Letter from J. A. Whieldon to LP RE: requests an outline of the diet program that Dr. Addis put him on for nephrosis, as he
knows a family friend with the disease. Goes on to discuss his family and his
work. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Whieldon 6-27-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Star News amount: $3.00
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $200.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Union Oil Company of California amount: $4.24
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company amount: $12.16
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $22.01
- AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Company amount: $7.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Charles L. Loos amount: $4.66
- AHP writes cheque to: Chadwick School amount: $24.63
- AHP writes cheque to: Popular Science Monthly amount: $2.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Refined Oil Corporation amount: $8.25
- AHP writes cheque to: Mrs Hattie Charney, Treas. amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $8.22
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $21.10
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $15.33
- AHP writes cheque to: Betty Chesley amount: $2.96
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company of California amount: $8.93
- AHP writes cheque to: Swimming Pool Maintenance amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms, Inc. amount: $8.66
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June 19
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry B. Hass of the Sugar Research Foundation, Inc. RE: gives congratulations on Dr. Hass' election
as president of the Sugar Research Foundation, Inc. [letter of response from Dr. Hass to LP 7-2-52].
- Letter from Dr. J. L. Morrison to LP RE: thanks LP for the materials relating to their work on non-specific precipitation
fo proteins. He intends to publish the material from his Institution and goes on to
thank LP for his suggestions concerning the conclusions and discussion. [letter from LP to Dr. Morrison 5-22-52, follow up letter from Dr. Morrison to LP 8-2-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: An Address Given at Honors Convocation, U. of Wisconsin entitled Vision by Paul F. Clark RE: discusses the ground that we in the United States have lost in the realm of personal liberty. [LP mentioned on pp.8-9].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $50.00
- LP writes cheque to: Academy of Political Science amount: $6.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kurt Mislow RE: writes in response to Dr. Mislow's enquiry. States that he does not have anyone at Caltech
who he could recommend for a teaching position at New York University. Thanks the acknowledgment of his passport problems.
[letter from Dr. Mislow to LP 6-14-52, note from Dr. Mislow to LP 10-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197: file
(Mislow, Kurt)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden RE: writes that he is grateful to Prof. Tiselius for
writing to the Secretary of State in his defense in relation to his passport problems. [mentioned copy of letter from Prof.
Tiselius to the Secretary of State included] [letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius to LP 6-12-52, letter from LP to Prof. Tiselius 10-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
- Letter from LP to President Truman RE: writes again to state that he believes that the decision of the State Dept. to reject
his passport request is wrong and as his anticipated travel date to Europe approaches, hopes that they will change their decision.
[letter from LP to President Truman 5-20-52, letter from LP to Pres. Truman 1-8-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Truman, Harry S.)].
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June 20
- LP makes a statement: "I am not a Communist. I have never been a Communist. I have never been involved with the Communist
Party". [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1952a].
- Memo from A.H. Walter to LP RE: Notification that the overhead for research is being fixed to 36%. [Filed under LP Science:
13.018].
- Letter from Prof. F. T. Wall to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter regarding his work on a manuscript about thermodynamics. Goes
on to discuss the publishing aspects of the manuscript. [letter from LP to
Prof. Wall 6-17-52, letter of response from LP to Prof. Wall 6-24-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $100.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Virginia Hubbard amount: $14.75
- LP Political: Box 2.002 LP Passport Problems 1945 to 1952, Jan-March 1952: F.A.S. [Federation of American Scientists] Newsletter
article entitled "Turn of the Tide on Passports." RE: blurb on LP being granted a limited passport and other articles.
- Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: writes in thanks for the letter that Senator Wayne Morse sent him regarding his
efforts on LP's behalf involving his passport problems. Writes that he has not received any letter of response from the Secretary
of State yet, nor in response to his second application for a passport in connection with his summer travel plans to England
and his research with proteins. Goes on to discuss the matter more fully. [letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 6-14-52, additional letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse 6-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: sends a copy of the letter sent by Professor Arne Tiselius to the Secretary of State
as well a copy of a letter sent by the professors of the Institute for Nuclear Studies of the University of Chicago. [letter
from LP to Senator Morse 6-20-52, letter from Senator Morse to LP 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- Letter from David Pressman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research to LP RE: writes of his shock to hear of LP's
situation with the Dept of State and their rejections of his application for a passport. Encloses a copy of the completed
manuscript correcting published antibody hapten constants for binding effects, for LP to comment on. [letter from Dr. Pressman
to LP 4-28-52, letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman 7-1-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 (Pressman, David)].
- Letter from A. H. Walter to LP RE: Sends LP Ammendment 4 to Contract N6onr-24432 with the ONR. [Filed under LP Science: Box
13.017]
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June 21
- Letter from Bjorn Bunkholdt, Editor, Aftenposten, RE: Apologizes for the error regarding LP's passport problems and encloses the paper containing the corrected version. [In
reply to letter from LP to Editor, 5-20-52, Reply from LP to Bunkholdt 6-27-52]. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles: 1952a].
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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June 22
- Note from Daniel Lowy to LP RE: writes that he has a scholarship for research of the mechanism of growth of crystals from
solution, for use at any institution. Asks if Cal Tech has facilities available to
him for such research. Goes on to describe his research in depth. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Daniel Lowy 7-13-52].
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article in The Sunday Oregonian titled "'Inherent Power' Again" discusses LP's refusal of a passport and the reactions from education and political circles.
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June 23
- Letter from LP to Dr. M. St.C. Flett, Research Laboratories, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. RE: was interested to read
an article of his about the heats and free energies of formation of some
hydrogen bonds in the Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists. Asks for some reprints that he might send.
- Letter from a member of Boyle, Bissell and Atwill Law Offices to the Department of Motor Vehicles RE: writes that they represent
LP whose auto was damaged in a collision in Pasadena on 6-15-51.
An action was filed against Harry Lyle Nottingham judgement was had against him and LP then executed a Conditional Release
in his favor. However, Mr. Nottingham violated the conditional release
and so LP revokes it. [includes a copy of the Judgement against Mr. Nottingham, a blank deposition form, and several letters
from Poole and Maridian, Attorneys at Law, to LP regarding the incident].
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: thanks him for sending a copy of the letter that Senator Humphrey sent him on 6-9-52. Mentions Prof. Kolthoff's travels as well as his own to Europe. Also
mentions a speech by Senator Wayne Morse about LP's passport issues that was presented to the Senate. [copy of mentioned Senator
Humphrey letter included] [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 6-4-52,
letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 6-30-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and 6-20-52 and writes that he will do as much as he can on LP's behalf involving his passport problems. [letter from LP to Senator
Wayne Morse 6-20-52, letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 7-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- Letter from LP to Senator Richard M. Nixon RE: implores Senator Nixon and Senator Knowland to consider helping him obtain
a passport for scientific purposes. Mentions a related speech by Senator
Wayne Morse. Sends several copies of related letters and statements. [letter from William A. Arnold, Administrative Assistant
to Senator Richard M. Nixon to LP 7-5-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #220a: file (Nixon, Richard)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. P. Riley of the Royal Institution, England RE: hopes to be able to travel to France for a visit in
July. Writes that Corey has written to him about the Royal Society Meeting that
he was unable to attend due to passport problems. Is glad that Dr. Riley's work with "Arndt" supports the alpha helix. [Note
from D.P.Riley to LP 6-16-52, note from Dr. Riley to LP 7-7-52] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #267: File (Riley, D. P.)].
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June 24
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. T. Wall RE: looks forward to seeing his manuscript on chemical thermodynamics. [letter from Prof.
Wall to LP 6-20-52].
- Prof. H. D. Springall to LP RE: introduces LP to his "righthand man" Dr. P. H. Plesch, and asks that he meet with him. Writes
also that he was disappointed that LP was unable to attend the Royal
Society Meeting on Protein Structure. Congratulates LP on his papers with Corey on X-ray work. Mentions the deaths of Lindsay
and Sidgwick at Oxford. [related note from Dr. Plesch to LP 2-8-52,
letter from Prof. H. D. Springall 3-24-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File (Springall, H. D.)].
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June 25
- Letter from Jerry Donohue to LP RE: Evaluates a new report issued by S.C. Abrahams and E. Grison on the crystal structure
of cesium hexasulfide. [Reply from LP to Donohue 10-3-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Pauling Scrapbook: University of Missouri News article entitled "Noted Speakers Brought to University Campus for Lectures on Varied Topics" RE: mentions that LP spoke about
the nature of proteins
as a visiting lecturer at the U. of Missouri. Goes on to discuss the other lecturer's speeches.
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article in Pasadena Star-News titled "Acheson Backs Rejection of Pauling Passport Plea" about Secretary of State Dean Acheson's support of the decision
not to issue LP a passport.
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June 26
- Letter from LP to Roger Hayward, RE: Informs Hayward of four illustrations for the new edition of General Chemistry that need to be done. He also states that 30 to 40 will eventually need to be done. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, to LP RE: Regrets to hear that LP won't be able to submit a paper for the
upcoming Protein Discussion meeting of the Faraday Society. [Handwritten note by LP at bottom: "Cable: I shall attend Cambridge
meeting".] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Leonora Bilger RE: Thanks Prof. L. Bilger for her letter. Linus Jr. has recently moved to Halekulani,
Hawaii. LP and AHP have Linus Jr.'s three boys with them for now. The boys
and their own three youngest children plan to fly over to Honolulu soon. LP is hard at work on a book revision as well as
attacking the problem of the structure of proteins. [previous letter from LP to
Prof. Bilger 3-31-52, following letter from LP to Prof. L. Bilger 9-12-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Elvira Goettsch RE: writes in response to Dr. Goettsch's note that he is sure that her time utilizing
her Guggenheim Fellowship will be interesting and profitable. Goes on to write
about his feelings about the Department of the State's decision not to issue him a passport to England. [Note from Dr. Goettsch
to LP 6-3-52].
- Letter from Prof. Robert J. Havighurst to LP RE: asks if he has received a letter that was sent to Joliot-Curie. Is curious
about what the reply was. Wants LP to ask the secretary of the National Committee
for Peaceful Alternatives to send him a copy of the letter that he agreed to sign.
- Letter from Roswell G. Ham of Mr. Holyoke College to LP RE: In planning for the College's upcoming convocation in the fall,
President Ham invites LP to participate in the consideration of their
general theme, "Science and Human Values." [letter of response from LP to President Ham 7-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Charles C. Price RE: is pleased that he won the Democratic nomination for Congress. Sends his regards.
[snippet from a magazine stating C. C. Price's intent to run for U.S.
Senator included] [letter from Prof. Price to LP 7-28-52].
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June 27
- Letter from LP to Bjorn Bunkholdt, Editor, Aftenposten, RE: Thanks him for making the correction to the article regarding his passport. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles:
1952a].
- Letter from LP to Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research RE: Enclosed is the questionaire and letter to be sent to members
of the Protein Substitution Group. Mentions that Dr. Corey has just returned from England and protein research is quite active
there, making the proposed meeting very worthwhile. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from C. Gardner Swain to LP RE: reminds LP that he was invited to the Mechanisms Conference and awaits his response
by July 10. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Swain 7-2-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. A. Whieldon RE: in response to Dr. Whieldon's letter of enquiry, LP writes him an outline of the
Diet that Dr. Addis put him on. Discusses the disease Nephrosis in detail and
goes on to write about his family. [letter from Dr. Whieldon to LP 6-18-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Jennie Hubbard amount: $21.00
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June 28
- Letter from Takaaki Yoshida to LP RE: requests LP's criticism of a hypothesis that he has based on LP's theory about the Fe-C
system related to metallurgy. Sends a copy of his own theory with the
letter. [note in pencil at top of letter: "Dr. Marsh: Anything in this? LP"] [related memo from R. Marsh to LP 10-3-52, letter of response from LP to Mr. Yoshida 10-3-52].
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: writes to LP [a former classmate] about a theory of his that he has come to a new
and totally different conclusion as to the ultimate structure of the physical
universe. Hopes to involve Caltech in the final stages of his work.[letter from LP to Mr. Larson 7-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. Article: "Scientists in the Doghouse", The Nation. [this issue of The Nation also filed under LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n] [Discusses LP's Passport troubles].
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June 29
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June 30
- Letter from Grayson Kirk of the Academy of Political Science to LP RE: thanks LP for accepting their invitation to membership.
Proceedings and the magazine Political Science Quarterly will be sent to
him. [filed under box 253. P: Correspondence, 1936-1952.]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Frederick M. Thomas RE: thanks him for his letter regarding LP's trouble with his passport. Wishes to
hear about his experiences in New Zealand. Mentions the book Mr. Thomas
was hoping to publish. [letter from Frederick M. Thomas to LP 5-17-52, letter of response from Mr. Thomas to LP 7-12-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Ernie McAfee Engineering Co. amount: $31.02
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: asks for a copy of Senator Wayne Morse's speech of 6-6-52. Mentions when he will be in Holland in the hopes of meeting LP there. Hopes that LP will be
issued a passport. [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 6-23-52, letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 7-2-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from Dr. Rossini to Prof. W. Albert Noyes, cc: LP RE: In accordance with a request sent on June 19, encloses a progress
report on the activities of the Committee on Physical Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article from The Manchester Guardian titled "Illiberalism" discusses LP passport issues.
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article from The San Francisco Chronicle titled "UC Loyalty Helped Put Travel Ban on Dr. Pauling" discusses LP passport problems and issues surrounding this.
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article from The San Francisco Chronicle titled "A Scientist, UC's Oath and a Suspicion: How Dr. Pauling Was Refused a Passport." [photo included]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses his trip to the East coast including whom he has stayed with and where
he has gone. Informs them that he wants to buy a suit and some records, but can't afford it at this time. [Filed under LP
Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
- Letter from Verne Marie Freeman, attorney, to LP and AHP RE: Notification that the W.H. Freeman and Company reorganization
was completed and escrow receipts are enclosed.
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