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July 1
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: After review, LP thinks that 15 chapters of General Chemistry could be used with very few changes to the text. He is pleased with the typeface of the previous edition, but would like
to have it printed on whiter paper, like that used in College Chemistry. Also asks whether the two color plates from College Chemistry will be used. [Reply from Freeman to LP 7-11-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to President Roswall G. Ham of Mt. Holyoke College RE: is pleased to hear about the convocation that they are
planning for October. Hopes that he, LP, will be able to participate. [letter
from President Ham to LP 6-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. William F. Loranger RE: writes his own apology for not being able to prepare a letter in honor of Professor
Clark. Also replies that indeed he is disappointed at not being able to
make his trip to Europe. [note from Dr. Loranger to Beatrice Wulf 4-16-52].
- Letter from Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. of Research Corporation to LP RE: requests that LP write an appraisal of Dr. Lipscomb who
is applying for a Research Corporation Grant for research under his
supervision at the U. of Minnesota. [copy of Dr. William N. Lipscomb's application included] [letter of response from LP to
Dr. Thwaite, Jr. 7-8-52].
- Letter from LP to David Pressman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research RE: in response to Dr. Pressman's letter
of 6-20-52, updates him on his passport situation. Will read the
manuscripts that Dr. Pressman sent. [letter from Dr. David Pressman to LP 6-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 (Pressman, David)].
- LP Science: Box 13.017. Periodic status report regarding Contract N6onr-24432 between CIT and the Office of Naval Research
(ONR) for the period December, 1951 through May, 1952. [report written and signed by LP]
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July 2
- Letter from Dr. H. S. Hass to LP RE: Thanks LP for the help and the congratulations for his election as president of the Sugar
Research Foundation, Inc. [letter from LP to Dr. Hass 6-19-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. Gardner Swain RE: is unable to come to the meeting for the Mechanisms Conference at M.I.T. [letter
from Prof. Swain to LP 6-27-52].
- Letter from Mark A. Stahmann to LP RE: writes that Dr. Irving S. Bendelsdorf mentioned that he wanted to have poly-glycine
for x-ray studies. Would be happy to send LP some of his samples. Sends a
reprint on the synthesis of polypeptides and on a method for adding amino acids and peptides to proteins. Requests reprints
of LP's about synthetic Polypeptides. [note in pencil at top: "other
correspondence to H. Yakel."] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Stahmann 7-8-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: writes in response to Prof. Kolthoff's request that he does not have an extra copy
of Senator Morse's speech. Mentions the "Lattimore case" as being a good
lesson to the State Dept. and goes on to write that he hopes to meet Prof. Kolthoff in London as he is finally issued a passport
for summer travel. [letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 6-30-52, letter from
Prof. Kolthoff to LP 7-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor RE: congratulates Prof. Taylor on his knighthood. Would like to visit him soon in Jamaica.
Mentions his work on revising his book General Chemistry as well as
his work on the structure of proteins. Goes on to talk about his children. [letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP 1-28-52, letter from Prof. T. W. J. Taylor to LP 8-8-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #328, file: (Taylor, T. W. J.)].
- Note from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: Comments on the enclosures regarding LP's passport problems that he included in his
last letter. Discusses the building of a new University space for the
chemistry dept. Mentions his children. [letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 5-9-52, letter from LP to Prof. Toole 7-14-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
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July 3
- Letter from S. H. Graf to LP RE: writes that he was delighted to get LP's letter. His planned trip to San Diego would be in
connection with the installation of a new ASME Section. He may not be able
to do this however, due to his commitment with the Mechanical Engineering Department as well as to a teaching position. Writes
of his interest in this rejection of a passport publicity that LP is getting.
Goes on to explain a trip to the East that he took for a ASME Semi-Annual meeting and his subsequent meeting with a mutual
friend R. K. Broodie. [letter from LP to Prof. Graf 6-17-52].
- Letter from R. C. Gibbs, Chairman of the OOR Advisory Committee, to LP RE: Would like LP's assistance in evaluating a research
proposal submitted to the Office of Ordnance Research. Would like his assistance in future situations of this type. [reply
from LP 7-10-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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July 4
- Letter from Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, to LP RE: Thanks LP for agreeing to present
at the 1953 meeting of the institute, and then lists some other scientists who have confirmed that they will present. [In
reply to 5-29-52 letter from LP to Timmermans, reply from LP to Timmermans 11-25-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
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July 5
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $44.00
- Letter from William A. Arnold, Administrative Assistant to Richard M. Nixon to LP RE: writes in care of Senator Nixon who
is away on business that there is nothing he can to do help LP out with the
issuance of his passport. [letter from LP to Senator Richard M. Nixon 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #220a: file (Nixon, Richard)].
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July 6
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July 7
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP is glad to hear that the old plates of General Chemistry will not be used in the new edition. He also states that it would be wise to have the design different from that of College Chemistry. He also asks various questions about past printings of General Chemistry. [Reply from Freeman to LP 7-11-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Ernest M. Allen, NIH to LP RE: Funds are now available for the research grant that has been awarded. [Related
document from NIH to LP 2-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Letter from Barbara J. Boudreaux to California Institute of Technology RE: has recently received word from friends in Germany
who have read of their recent successful experimental treatments of
angina pectoris with the drug Betasyamin. Asks how they can get ahold of this new drug for a patient in their family. [letter
of reply from LP to Ms. Boudreaux 7-21-52]
- Letter from Prof. Nowotny to LP RE: writes to LP thanking him for his letter and agreeing with LP's objection concerning the
nomenclature of intermetallic phases. Goes on to explain why he used this
nomenclature in his article. [letter from LP to Prof. Nowotny 5-1-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "Great Advances Predicted in Elucidating Protein Structure" RE: refers to LP's statements at the 26th National Colloid Symposium.
Says Pauling discussed polypeptide chains and protein structure.
- Letter from LP to Professor Enrico Fermi of the Institute for Nuclear Studies at the University of Chicago RE: acknowledges
that Dr. Fermi signed a letter to the Secretary of the State on the grounds
that it not be published. Apologizes that in fact, the letter has been published. [previous letter related letter from LP
to Dr. Enrico Fermi 6-16-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #96].
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes about when he will be in London and Holland and gives his Holland address.
Hopes that the State Dept. will approve of his upcoming travels to Oxford
for the National Research Council meeting. Hopes LP and AHP are issued passports. [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 7-2-52, letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 7-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: writes in response to Mr. Larson's letter, that he is interested to know more about
his theories on fundamental scientific problems. Writes that Caltech might
be interested in collaborating with him if they decide that his theories have some merit. Suggests that Mr. Larson send some
copies of his calculations on compressibility for him to look over. [letter
from Mr. Larson to LP 6-28-52, letter from Mr. Larson to LP 7-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Mayer RE: thanks him for his letter of 7-1-52. Writes that he is sorry to Fermi that the letter regarding McCarran that he signed in confidentiality was published. Is
disappointed that he most likely will not be able to attend the Faraday Society meeting on proteins in Europe due to passport
issues. [letter from LP to Professor Joseph E. Mayer 6-16-52] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mayer, Joseph)].
- Note from Dr. D. P. Riley to LP RE: hopes that LP will succeed in coming to France for a visit. Would like to discuss with
LP all that they are doing in the determination of protein structure. [letter
from LP to Dr. Riley 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #267: File (Riley, D. P.)].
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July 8
- Letter from E. Hastings, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: W.H. Freeman requested that she send a copy of the enclosed clipping
from the San Francisco Chronicle. [Reply from LP to Hastings 7-10-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Professor Charles Mauguin RE: writes that he hopes to come to Paris for the Second International Congress
of Biochemistry. Goes on to discuss the determination of the structure of
crystals of sodium hydroxide tetrahydrate, by M. Hemily.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. of the Research Corporation RE: in answer to his letter of request, LP writes
an appraisal of Dr. Lipscomb who is applying for a Research Corporation grant
for research in the x-ray diffraction study of elenadienolic acid. [letter from Dr. Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. of the Research
Corporation 7-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Mark A. Stahmann RE: in response to his letter, LP writes that he would love to have samples of polyglycine
for x-ray studies from him. Thanks him for the reprints. Also requests
a sample of the lysine polypeptide and synthetic polypeptides spun into oriented fibers. Sends a reprint on synthetic polypeptides.
[letter from Dr. Stahmann to LP 7-2-52].
- Letter from George F. Wright [cc: LP] to Dr. Walter J. Murphy RE: comments on his and Dr. Fajans amusement from Dr. Kosolapoff's
scientific interpretation of LP in his paper, and suggested LP
himself should reply to Dr. Kosolapoff.
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Virginia Hubbard amount: $38.00
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July 9
- Letter from LP to Mr. Don Berry RE: Thanks Mr. Berry for the nameplate that they just received from him. Is interested in
what Mr. Berry plans to do next.
- Memo from Roger Stanton to LP RE: asks for LP to authorize an estimated expenditure for collecting and binding a complete
set of A. A. Noyes' reprints. [memo of response from LP 7-10-52].
- Memo from LP to Mr. Nash RE: has decided to have a new contract made out after his present contract with the Teachers Insurance
and Annuity Corporation reaches its limit, in regard to the matter of
his annuity.[filed under box # 333. T: correspondence 1952] [memo of response from H. H. G. Nash to LP 7-11-52].
- Letter from Marian W. Kies, of the National Science Foundation, RE: Asks LP to review a proposal submitted by professors at
Stanford University to the National Science Foundation requesting funding for the investigation of a new system of chemical
notation. [undated reply by LP sees the "Dyson system" as promising and recommends support for this project][Filed under LP
Science: Box 14.018]
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July 10
- Letter from LP to E. Hastings, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Thanks her for sending the newspaper clipping. [In reply to letter
from Hastings to LP 7-8-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Memo from LP to Roger Stanton RE: in response to Dr. Stanton's memo, authorizes an expenditure that would allow a complete
set of A. A. Noyes' reprints be made and bound. [memo from Roger
Stanton to LP 7-9-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Miss K. Densmore amount: $1.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Mrs Sarah Cox amount: $3.00
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes that he has received a copy of a letter from Mrs. Shipley to Senator Humphrey
regarding the State Dept.'s refusal of a passport to LP. [mentioned copy
of letter from Senator Humphrey to Prof. Kolthoff included] [letter from Prof. Kolthoff 7-7-52, letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 2-27-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gibbs RE: Responds to the 7-3-52 letter from Dr. Gibbs. Gives his evaluation of the proposal submitted by L. H. Reyerson of the University of Minnesota to
the OOR. Thinks that the work is of scientific merit. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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July 11
- Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Freeman makes suggestions regarding the focus of the new edition of General Chemistry. He feels that the revision should broaden the outlook of the book to include more organic chemistry. [Related letter from
LP to Freeman 7-14-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest Allen, NIH RE: expresses appreciation for grant approval. [In reply to letter from Allen to LP
7-7-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 13.020].
- Letter from Maie A. Richards, American Philosophical Society, to LP RE: in another mailing, a manuscript that LP is having
published in the proceedings of an APS meeting will be sent.
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. O. Koenig of the Chem. Dept. of Stanford U. RE: Is curious to know whether Prof. Koenig is really
writing a book on elementary physical chemistry instead of on
electrochemistry. Also asks that Prof. Koenig give him some advice on the revision of his book General Chemistry that he has underway. Goes on to outline and list some of the changes he intends to
make. [note of response from Prof. Koenig to LP 8-29-52].
- Letter from Joseph E. Mayer to LP RE: thanks LP for the letter of 7-7-52. Says he is sorry that a certain letter got published, goes on to discuss that question about whether it is against American
law to
leave your country without a passport. Gives LP some advice about the matter and mentions a newspaper report about "what happened
to Lattimore."
- Memo from H. H. G. Nash to LP RE: In response to LP's memo, Mr. Nash says he will take care of the matter of LP's annuity
contract with the TIAA. [letter from Mr. Nash to Mr. Normal Campbell of
the TIAA included with memo] [memo from LP to Mr. Nash 7-9-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Sidney Weinbaum amount: $15.00
- Letter from Joseph E. Mayer of the University of Chicago to LP RE: writes of Dr. Ilya Prigogine's upcoming visit to the United
States from France. Speaks highly of Dr. Prigogine and asks if LP could arrange for him to give a lecture with some compensation
that would make it possible for him to take the trip. [letter of response from LP to Dr. J. E. Mayer 7-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 File: (Prigogine, Ilya)].
- Letter from LP to M. Phillips, of the AAScW RE: Encloses his letter of resignation as Vice-President of the World Federation.
Conveys his reasons for resigning and brings up the question as to whether or not the AAScW should disaffiliate from the World
Federation. [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009]
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July 12
- Letter from Frederick M. Thomas to LP RE: in response to LP's letter of enquiry, Mr. Thomas writes about his experiences in
New Zealand and what he is up to now. Goes on to discuss his hopes of
publishing, and the topic of censorship. [letter from LP to Mr. Frederick M. Thomas 6-30-52].
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July 13
- Letter from LP to Hertz Drivurself System Inc. ILL., RE: explains the matter of a rental car of his and some damage that was
done to it, as well as the process of insurance payment that subsequently
was involved. Asks that his deposit of $25 be returned to him. [related letter from LP to Hertz Drivurself Stations, PA 4-16-52, letter of response from Hertz Drivurself Stations Inc. to LP 8-7-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Daniel Lowy RE: writes in response to Mr. Lowy's enquiry that unfortunately there is no one at Cal Tech
who is interested in his line of research; the problem of the mechanism of
growth of crystals from solution, nor does Cal Tech have the proper facilities for such research. Therefore he doesn't recommend
Cal Tech as the place at which he should hold his scholarship. [note
from Mr. Lowy to LP 6-22-52].
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July 14
- Letter from LP to Roger Hayward RE: Informs Hayward that figure 7-2 from General Chemistry is being sent to him for revision. The poles of the magnet need to be switched. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to A.B. Simon, W.H. Freeman Company, RE: Requests Figure 7-02 from General Chemistry be sent to Roger Haywad so that he can correct an error that is on it. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP writes that he has just received word that he is being issued a passport, and is leaving
for Europe on 7-16-52. He is sending the revised manuscript for General Chemistry, but has not had time to edit it or go over Haywards illustrations. Upon his return to Pasadena on 9-15-52, LP will finish the manuscript. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to N.W. Pirie, Rothamstead Experimental Station, England, RE: would like to visit his lab on his upcoming trip
to England. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Frank L. Adams amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pierre Dalinet amount: $20.30
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: writes that he will soon be receiving a passport for travel to England and France.
Also mentions the Faraday Society meeting. Mentions the second edition of his
book General Chemistry. [note from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 7-2-52, letter from Prof. Toole to LP 11-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Letter to the editor of Chemical and Engineering News regarding LP's passport troubles.
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July 15
- Letter from LP to Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Requests that the appearance of General Chemistry be different from College Chemistry. He agrees with Schaefer's format choices. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Discusses typographic layout of the new edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, RE: A request that reprints of the papers being presented at the Cambridge
meeting of the Faraday Society be forwarded to him at the American Embassy in Paris. States that the last minute decision
of the State Department to issue him a passport came as a surprise. [Filed under LP Speeches, 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman, Science Attache, American Embassy, Paris, France, RE: Notifies him that he has instructed
mail to be sent in care of Wyman while on his Paris trip. Also looks forward to discussing issues in protein structure with
him. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to the Office of Naval Research RE: Report filed by LP to the Office of Navel Research: Titled "The Structure
and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," this details the progress made with this project from 1-01-52 to 6-30-52. It talks about both X-ray crystallography techniques being employed as well as model building techniques. [Filed under LP
Science: 13.018].
- Letter from L. E. Steiner to LP RE: thanks LP for recommending Dr. Paul Scheuer for hire, however, he never contacted them
and thus was not considered.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Star-News article entitled "State Department Clears Pauling for Trip Abroad" RE: discusses a change of heart by the State Dept. in
their clearing LP for a trip
abroad with a "limited passport." Goes on to discuss LP's plans for his visits in England and France. [also filed under LP
Newspaper Clippings 1952n]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Sturdivant RE: a good possibility of another wing being added to the Division of Biology. Asks Sturdivant
to represent The Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in the matter. [Related letter from Sturdivant to Beadle 7-19-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $16.09
- LP writes cheque to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $2057.37
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific T and T amount: $71.15
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $7.68
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Co. of California: $9.77
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Co.: $23.90
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. H. A. Whipple amount: $6.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $10.13
- AHP writes cheque to: Chadwick School amount: $10.07
- AHP writes cheque to: Swimming Pool Maintenance: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $23.36
- AHP writes cheque to: National Audubon Society amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $22.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $13.65
- AHP writes cheque to: McBride Animal Hospital amount: $12.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Rhapsody Record Shop amount: $12.33
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil amount: $6.02
- AHP writes cheque to: Colby Nurseries amount: $17.05
- AHP writes cheque to: Jennie Hubbard amount: $14.25
- AHP writes cheque to: Rithe Fitch amount: $7.50
- LP writes counter cheque to: himself amount: $100.00
- LP writes counter cheque to: himself amount: $1007.50
- Memo from LP to Dean Watson RE: Request that Professor Carl Niemann serve as Acting Chairman of the Division of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering during LP's leave of absence.
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July 16
- LP and AHP fly from Los Angeles to New York, staying in the Barclay Hotel. [On the back of itinerary, handwritten: "1. Hb
contains 0.3% Fe. Assuming 1 Fe per molecule, what is MW [?] What are other possible values? 2. Vit B12". LP then goes on
to describe a scene he saw: "Officer 1593 / 17 PCT / S.E. 48th and Park Avenue / 7:35 P.M. / Deaf and dumb negro. Cop took
his purse and other contents of pockets. Negro grabbed on card and tore it. Officer punched him in jaw and held him. Then,
two minutes later, punched him in stomach while he was quiet. Other officer came and took him and young white boy off in taxi."
- LP and AHP check into the Barclay Hotel in New York. [Receipt, checkout 7-18].
- Letter from Arthur B. Simon, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Notifying LP that Figure 7-2 is being sent to Roger Hayward
as requested. [In reply to 7-14-52 letter from LP to Simon]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Note from Seymour S. Cohen of Marine Biological Laboratory to LP RE: writes to LP in regard to the refusal of the government
to issue LP a passport. Is appalled that LP had to sign an affidavit that
stated that he was not a communist, and thinks that it is doubly appalling that the government still only issued LP a limited
passport after his signing of the affidavit. Hopes that LP can help in
remedying the unconstitutional activities of the Passport Division.
- Note from S. Vouyoucalos to LP RE: is a second year student at U. of Athens and writes to LP with a question about resonance.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. S. Vouyoucalos 10-20-52].
- Letter from E.N. Ingold to LP RE: thanks LP for his congratulations to Prof. Ingold, who is currently in New Zealand. [letter
of response from LP 12-18-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #144
(Ingold, Christopher K.)].
- Letter from Walter R. Kirner, of the National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to review Proposal No. P-360, for a research
project submitted by Dr. Howard L. Ritter of Miami University.[reply from LP's office 7-29-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article from the Los Angeles Examiner titled "State Dept. Alters Stand; Dr. Pauling Given Passport to Travel in Europe." [photo of LP included]
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article from the Los Angeles Times titled "Dr. Pauling Gets Limited Passport: State Department Reverses Its Stand in Case of Famed Caltech Scientist."
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July 17
- Letter from F.C. Tompkins, The Faraday Society, to LP RE: Encourages LP to send a copy of the paper he had considered presenting
to the Society so that it could be distributed to the members. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP RE: writes that he is pleased by the outcome of LP's case, in that he was able to obtain
a passport. Goes on to describe his personal feelings regarding the
injustices made against LP in the matter with the State Dept. [letter from Senator Wayne Morse to LP 6-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198a: file (Morse, Wayne)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings 1952n. Article in The Honolulu Advertiser titled "Pauling is Granted Limited Passport."
- Letter from M. Philips, secretary of the American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: writes a lengthy two-page letter
about the participation of various groups in international scientific conferences. [Filed under LP Peace Section: Box 4.009]
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July 18
- LP and AHP checkout of the Barclay Hotel in New York. [Receipt, check-in 7-16-52].
- LP and AHP leave New York for London and then fly to Paris.
- Letter from Joseph E. Mayer of the Journal of Chemical Physics to LP RE: Sends a copy of the letter to the editor which Charles R. Mueller sent in answer to one of LP's. Is holding the
letter until LP
reviews it and gives a response. [note included as a rough draft of LP's letter of response] [letter of response from LP to
Mr. Mayer 8-6-52].
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July 19
- LP and AHP check into the Trianon Palace Hotel in Paris, France. [Receipt, checkout 8-1-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $43.32
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: sends LP a copy of his new theoretical compressibility equation, though not in full
form. Goes at length to defend his thought processes and how he came to
his theory. [letter from LP to Mr. Larson 7-7-52, letter from LP to Mr. Larson 10-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Professor G.W. Beadle RE: Details the space required by members of the Chemistry Division should
a new biology wing be built. Also outlines research programs that would occupy the new space and cost of various ammenities.
[related letter from Holmes to LP 8-28-52].
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July 20
- Note from Joe Capsin to LP RE: Sends along a copy of a letter from Senator Wayne Morse to Joe Capsin. Is glad that Sen. Morse
"got things moving" on LP's behalf [letter from Senator Wayne Morse
to Mr. Joseph Capsin included] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #41].
- Note from F. Hilton to LP RE: has a difficulty and a question with a statement in one of LP's books, The Nature of the Chemical Bond, pertaining in particular to the probability distribution function
in quantum mechanics. [letter of reply from LP to F. Hilton 9-17-52].
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July 21
- Letter from LP to Ms. Barbara J. Boudreaux RE: Indicates that Ms. Bourdreaux's letter has been referred to him for reply.
Is not aware of anyone studying the treatment of angina pectoris with the drug
Betasyamin at Cal Tech, suggests consulting a physician or druggist for information on it. [letter to Cal Tech from Ms. Boudreaux
7-7-52]
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Junji Hashimoto RE: responds to a letter and report sent to
him by Dr. Hashimoto. Says that he does not see any errors in Dr. Hashimoto's
work on electrochemistry, however, he himself does not have much experience in that field. [letter from Dr. Hashimoto to LP
4-23-52].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Hans Kuhn RE: writes in reference to an error found in one
of Dr. Kuhn's papers that he may be responsible for the mistake due to a
misunderstanding in a conversation that they held together previously about equations used in studying bond orbitals. [letter
from Dr. Kuhn to LP 6-14-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Makisaburo Ogasawara RE: thanks Prof. Ogasawara for his kind gift. Is sorry to learn that he has not
been successful in arranging the publication of his manuscript. Sends a
copy of his book The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Note from Prof. Ogasawara to LP 4-13-52, note of response from Prof. Ogasawara to LP 7-29-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. M. Pahad RE: writes in answer to Dr. Pahad's letter of enquiry that unfortunately he has no experience
in the manufacture of lead acid types of storage batteries and so cannot
answer his question. [note from Dr. Pahad to LP 5-15-52].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Mrs. Betty Brown Park RE: was glad to have his letter and has written to Senators
Douglas, Humphrey and perhaps Hennings and Maybank also. Goes
on to discuss the matter involving these men and his passport issue. Tells of his travel plans and goes on to discuss what
his kids are up to.
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. D. R. Stein RE: in answer to Dr. Stein's letter, says that he feels the
inclusion of the limited amount of analytical chemistry in the Gmelin volume
would be desirable. [letter from Dr. Stein to LP 5-24-52].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Ethel B. Socolar RE: although his plans have changed, he is still quite busy and unable to speak before
the Faculty-Graduate Committee for Peace.[letter from Mrs. Socolar
to LP 5-28-52].
- Letter from Walter Scott to LP RE: sends a copy of an incomplete paper on "A Mechanism of the Sodium Thiosulfate- Iodine Reaction."
Requests some information on the electronegativities of oxygen
and sulfur. Goes on to ask several questions pertaining to the paper and ends with a request for suggestions from LP. [ copy
of paper included with letter] [follow-up letter from Walter Scott to LP 10-6-52].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. N. Uri of the Institute of Radiobiology and Biophysics RE: in response
to Dr. Uri's letter of 5-27-52, he regrets to say that there is no summer school
offered at Cal Tech. Invites him to visit the institute. [related letter from Carl Niemann to Dr. Uri 8-4-52].
- Letter from Prof. K. Freudenberg to LP RE: writes that he would be pleased to lecture in Pasadena in October. [previous letter
from LP to Prof. Freudenberg 6-17-52, following letter from Prof.
Freudenberg to LP 8-9-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a (Freudenberg, Karl)].
- Letter from LP to Barbara W. Low of University Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard RE: in response to her letter, writes
that the helix that she has found is a helix that he too ran across a while
back. Thanks her for mentioning his passport trouble in her letter. [letter from Dr. Barbara W. Low to LP 5-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Low, Barbara)].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. J.E. Mayer RE: in answer to Dr. Mayer's letter, writes that they would
like to have Ilya Prigogine give a talk in their seminar at Caltech. [letter from
Dr. J. E. Mayer to LP 7-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #250 File: (Prigogine, Ilya)].
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July 22
- Speech by LP, No Title, opening remarks, International Congress of Biochemistry, Paris. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman, Minister, First Unitarian Church, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving his passport and
invites him to participate in a public forum as a speaker in early 1953. [Reply from LP to Fritchman 11-4-52]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Mr. Paul Ainscough RE: is interested in finding a solution to the problem of separating sperrylite (Pl AS2) from its ore. Wonders if magnetic separation would be applicable. Refers to
information that pertains from LP's The Nature of the Chemical Bond.
[LP' s reply 9-17-52]
- Letter from Dr. E. A. Jumpertz to LP RE: writes about his experiments in calculating the electron density distribution of
zinc-blende. Can't seem to explain a bond they are observing by normal theories
and so asks LP if it is possible to find a theoretical explanation. [includes some small scientific images with the letter].
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Jumpertz 10-1-52].
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to Miss Lois Kay cc: LP RE: is glad to hear from Dr. Schroeder that she is thinking of continuing
his chromatographic research with him. writes to offer her the appointment
as Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry.
- Letter from Prof. E. C. Lingafelter of the University of Washington, to LP RE: writes to ask LP if his former student and
current instructor at U. of Washington could use their facilities sometime to
work on more accurate research involving the crystal structure of the hydrazides of the n-aliphatic acids. [note in pencil
at top of letter: "Ext. 116 Frankel."] [related letter of response from J. H.
Sturdivant to Prof. E. C. Lingafelter 8-12-52].
- LP journal entry in journal entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE: in pencil drawings of N, C, O and H bonds.
Paris 7-22-52. "Perutz and Dorothy. P is worried about a discrepancy with
Banford and suggests changing samples. See Huxley, visit us. Quick, 6 months with Huxley, should arrange an appointment. Imidazole
Ferrible- Joan Keilis." ink drawings of Silk fibers. "Write
Selmayr to order benzene rings. Robertson may do the same."
- Diary entry of LP RE: refers to [Max] Perutz and Dorothy [Hodgkin]. Writes that "P" is worried about a discrepancy of 1.47
or 1.50 A with Bamford and suggests changing the samples. Pencil
drawings of helix N, O, H, and C bonds. Ink drawing of Silk fibers. Writes down appointments with Perutz, Schmitt, Huxley,
and Crick.
- [File 4.033 Diary entry labeled as "France and England 1952 Also Toronto."]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: suggests that during LP's upcoming trip to Washington, he drop in for a "social visit" with
Col. Mare and Mr. Mason with the intention of making his passport approval known. [Letter from Wirin to LP 9-9-52].
- Letter from Dr. Levine, of the ONR, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has received the 14 copies of the semi-annual progress report
entitled "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides" that were sent to him. Congratulates him on
having his passport application accepted enabling him to travel in England and France.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
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July 23
- LP journal entry in diary entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE: "V.N. Orekowitch 'Sur la synthise du procollagene.'
Should get x-ray patterns of x line procollagen." Borsook interprets his experiments having to do with amino acids incorporation
and protein
molecules.
- "T.S. Work. Extract cells killed rapidly during rapid growth, and fractionated. Lysine also, and valine. Mammary gland is
magnificent factory for manufacture of proteins. R- glycine infected (C14)
More in milk than in plasma protein, therefore plasma protein not precursor of milk protein. Newberger, using Xline Hb, and
labeled valve, found no difference in incorporation."
- "Work says Horowitz in his book pointed out that many negative results could be explained by assumption that protein molecules
are synthesized in tots from our acids. Horrowitz says he means about
10000 nMW synthesized at once."
- "Research. Give theoretical discussion of CH3, CH2, etc.- configuration, force constants, entropy, etc. For CH3 [draws a molecule with three Hs] With about 10% H+ C- character the bond strength
difference of sp3 and sp2 may be overcome, giving planar molecule- but easily deformed out of plane. Also discuss NH2 radical. I calculate {2 bond drawings} W=Q+d, hence resonance energy
neutralizes repulsion. I suggest (bond energy)- (bond energy for 0.18 larger distance) = heat of activation. Use Badper's
rule?"
- "Work suggests that in a animal species all protein have a common polypeptide structure. He says immunological proportions
of same protein from different animals are different, of different proteins
of same species rather similar. I would have said the opposite. [Monod?] also said he found some [immunol.?] proportions for
same enzyme in different species. He suggested a speculative mechanism
(not clear)about adaptive enzymes. I think [degredn ?] is rarely stepwise, and peptides are hardly distinguishable from the same."
- "Dr. Weber, Tubingen, says that he will invite me to Germany next Spring- Unitarian auspices-"
- "Dr. Marle Julia 112 rue Cordine Cardinet"
- "RH Hall MS Geo. Wright, PhD Todd next spring. Did [nitroguanidine?] work with [GW?]. NCB Include section on structure of
same radicals. Perhaps on structure of activated complexes. Also my
old work on excited states. Benson rays CA; July or Aug 1952, mentions Russian discovery of H2O4" [includes drawing of H2O4 molecule].
- [scrap paper folded and enclosed in journal] RE: "cyclization can occur only between 2 and 3." [drawing of molecular configuration].
"Deoxyribo is HCH at C2." [molecular configurations drawn below
having to do with cytosine and ribonuclease].
- "AA Albanese says on lysine-deficient diet plasm proteins go from 5.2 to 7.0% arganine! (Infants, human) Even to 8.2% (Wheat
gluten diet, which is deficient in lysine)"
- "Hanrowitz says Porter in Cambridge has investigated first five amino acids in rabbit gamma-globulin (normal) and anti-ovalbumin
and found them the same. Iodoovalbumin concentrates in
mitochondria of liver cells (Hanrowitz) Also (Hanrowitz) C14 labeled azoprotein- after 5 months still 1000 or so molecules per mitochondria! Hence antigens stay in cells for long times.
Beef serum glob
and S come only (S= sulfonic acid benzine) stays in blood of rabbit about 1 or 2 days and then is taken out into Kupffer cells
and mitochondria, when some antibody is made. With many S (20 or 30) the
injected stuff is taken into cells at once- few minutes."
- "Heidelberger [graph drawn of Antibody cirvulating vs. time "against polysacch." and "against protein antigen"]
- Ab against polysacch stays high- 50% of max- for 8 months or more. No enzymes in body to hydrolyze these polysaccharides."
- "Wurmser Bloods of types A.O. and OO have different B-agglutinins, MW about 500000 and 170000 resp."
- "Dr. Chase (?) Rocks. Zust. Enzyme in bacterium. Mutation lethal above 25 degrees not below. Enzyme in mutant denatures at
25 degrees. Has same Michaelis constant as [p-word?] Molecular disease.
Perhaps it is Hodgkins."
- "See Werner Mass Cold Spring Harbor 1951. May be same or different. Norm Hanrowitz has a molecular disease of tyrosinase."
- "Dr. Thomas L Gresham Res Dir of B F Goodrich has Beta-propiolactone (pure) that he would provide us. Dr. Mangan (Ford Hosp.)
says it is radiomimetic, like mustard, and he is studying its effect on
virus (hepatitis) He discovered this. He said that diacetyl ethylene has a specific action on a certain meningitis virus,
in serum."
- "Philip Hennily Official gov. lab.
- Gen. Desmaronx trans. N. ch. Bond now retired.
- M. Luzzati Discussed translation, correction of errors. Gave him copy of Gen Chem.
- Henily- NaOH . 4H2O done
- 7H2O Pattersons done.
- Luzzati HNO3 . 3H2O [drawing of N, O, H molecular configuration including numerical notes]
- Another H2O is [draws another configuration]
- also gives stronger (shorter) H bonds when accepting proton, weaker when donating.
- Other H2O is tetrahedral."
- "Magat uses dephenylpicrylhydrazyl (use due to Barlett- refer to him)
- free radical from colored to colorless. It is a stable free radical [molecular configuration drawing] (probably steric). Magat
uses it to assay free radicals formed by radiation."
- "Donzelot was Pres. of U. of Nancy, now Director of higher Ed. Physical Chem.
- Magat says at conference on physical chem this spring a meeting (Jeff Wymiar present) on salaries of scientists."
- [mapped out comparison of salaries between scientific professions and between several countries]
- "AHP read Valence Enc Brit. and gave advice. Linoleic and arachadonic acids (one or other) required. They give essential fatty
acids. Burr and - about 1920.
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Answering LP's question found in a 7-15-52 letter, It is doubtful whether Dr. Donohue's grant could be raised above its current $4500.00. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article in unknown newpaper titled "Best Interests" discusses LP's passport problems and reports
that LP has finally been given a restrictive passport to France and England.
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July 24
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Robinson D. Burbank RE: Encloses a note about B Selenium. Feels
that Dr. Burbank has made a noble effort to evaluate all of the 24
parameters in B Selenium, it is too bad something went wrong. [Note from Dr. Burbank 9-7-52]
- Letter from Dr. Lindsay Helmholz of Washington University to LP RE: writes that his answers to LP's questions about valence
bond treatment have been delayed. Goes on to discuss the topic and sends
LP's calculations back. Mentions LP's passport troubles. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Lindsay Helmholz 6-11-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #123].
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July 25
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July 26
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Commercial and Savings Bank to cover overdraft charge amount: $0.50
- Letter from Dr. Harold P. Klug of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: He and Paul Emmett invite LP to talk to
their Pittsburgh Chemists Club within the next year. [following letter from
Dr. Klug to LP 10-1-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Klug, Harold P.)].
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July 27
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July 28
- Letter from Prof. Charles C. Price to LP RE: thanks LP for the note. Says that the fine ticket they selected in Chicago for
their party does make it appear possible to win the Congressional seat in their
district. [flyer promoting Prof. C. C. Price for U. S. Representative included] [letter from LP to Prof. Price 6-26-52].
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July 29
- Note from Prof. Ogasawara to LP RE: thanks LP for sending a copy of his Nature of the Chemical Bond book. Says that a book company has finally accepted the publication of his manuscript. [letter
from LP to Prof. Ogasawara 7-21-52].
- AHP journal entry in journal entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE: "D.P. Riley wants to collaborate with Paddy
and write a joint paper. He wants us to work out the radial distribution curves for collagen right away. He says that Arndt
wrote him that their radial dist.
curve for collagen agrees with our calculated curve for the gamma helix as well as the albumen agree with the alpha helix-
Beta Carbon in position one dashed line."
- "Riley would like to give a lecture to our students when he comes to Pasadena. Let him know definitely about the March conference
in October!"
- "Riley does not find any sign of the 1.5 reflection in albumin. He pointed out that the segments of alpha helix are probably
too short for this reflection to occur. He suggests it would be wise if the
symbol [gamma] could be used for proteins of the collagen type."
- LP journal entry in journal entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE: "Riley [determined structure] of [dibetopiperazine?]
with Dorothy- it is in his Dr. thesis. Not published because Corey beat him to it. Same parameters. He will check planarity."
[drawing of molecule
below] "Should not be planar."
- Letter from W. F. Dyde of the University of Colorado to LP RE: thanks for the letter received while Pres. Stearns was on vacation.
Acknowledges that LP suggests Dr. Donahue in connection with an
appointment in chemistry. [filed under box #306 S: Correspondence 1952].
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Commercial and Savings Bank to pay for overdraft fee amount: $0.50
- Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. Kirner RE: Replies to Dr. Kirner's 7-16-52 letter by informing him that LP is in France until September. The office will give it to LP on his return, unless he would
like the material back so someone else can review it.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
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July 30
- Letter from Jesse P. Greenstein to LP RE: sends LP manuscripts by Ronwin which were submitted to the Archives of Biochemistry
and Biophysics, knowing that the editors would be grateful of LP's
opinion of it. [letter of response from Verner Shomaker to Dr. Greenstein 8-20-52].
- LP journal entry in journal entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE:
"Prob. Gen Ch. Worked by AH to check crystallized Hb found to contain 0.328% of Fe. Assuming one iron atom be in the molecule,
calc. the MW (Note that there may be 1 or 2 or 3...; hence 1 gives
min. MW, which may have to be multiplied by 2,3,...)
- Prob. Same for Co, vitamin B12.
- Prob. five CO2 and H2O from C12H22O11."
- "Mesomorphic state- smectic or nematic (Friedel)
- Hermann (Z. Krist. symp. on [liquid] [Xls?] tabulated 18 types. Put in Gen. Chem."
- "G. Ch. Optical bleaches developed by German for white paper- fluorescent in blue- color must be just complimentary to yellow
produced in cotton cloth by soil- now put in almost all soaps used for
washing clothes. Most are stilbenes. A simple one is" [drawing of a stilbene molecular configuration].
- "Jim Watson will come to Pasadena (Delbrick) in 1953. DNA x-ray TMV pattern - 31 molecules in 3 turns. 63 [Angstroms]."
- "One or two years ago Lwoff (also Bertain) pointed out that some phage are temperate- thus
- P2 + [Shiga?] [goes to] Shiga (P2), which are lysogenic (some bacteria are lysed, others not, but become infected). A virulent phage lyses all the bacteria.
Lwoff says they have been known 28 yrs., but
not clearly recognized. Much work now done on genetics of phage."
- "Sh is sensitive to T1 T2...T7 but Sh (P2) is sensitive only to T1 T3 and T7. Hence Sh made lysogenic by P2 becomes resistant to certain strains. Sh (P1) is resistant to P2. Mark Adams (NYU) finds 0.1% of phage (T5) is heat resistant. That is, he gives higher temperature for heat inactivation. These are phenotypes- they give progeny like
original T5. A mutant (genotype) that is heat-resistant is present 1x10-7, and can be cultured out. Rate of inactivation of 5 strains of T5 all different, but of 5 phenotypes and the heat-res. genotype the same. I suggested that a new rate-determining process has
become operative in the 5 phenotypes and the mutant. [drawing to the left] Lwoff says that there is good evidence that the
phage reproduces at one time- not by liberative separate genes. All genes seem to be in one string, some close together. Hershey
used radio S in phage, let them act for 2 min. on bacteria and washed them off; All S* remained out, although bacteria then
lysed. Hence it must have been the nucleoproteins (DNA) inside the phage that went into the bacterium and did the organizing.
Radio P, on the other hand, went in. The bact. (phage) lysagenic complexes seem to reproduce only DNA
part: then when shocked my UV or mustard (radiomimetic) they produce phage and are lysed.
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July 31
- Letter from Mrs. Mary Houtz Cotterel to LP RE: is interested in genealogy and noticed that LP shares her family name of "Pauling."
Was wondering if LP knew if their families were related. [letter of response from LP to Mrs. Cotterel 10-20-52].
- AHP journal entry in journal entitled "France and England 1952 also Toronto" RE: "Paris. Moussier Paris who translated 1st edition 'General Chemistry' Publisher [Dunud?] says 2000 copies were printed and that they will be all gone next year. Many
sent to French speaking people outside France. He wants to translate 2nd edition as soon as LP has it ready.
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