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October 15, 1952
 
Notes: coordinates for the alpha-helix
Notes: coordinates for the alpha-helix. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • LP Science: 6.018: LP writes out new coordinates for the 66-angstrom, 44-residue compound alpha-helix. Gives instructions for various calculations to be done. [Finished table of calculations 10-31-52].
  • LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00
  • Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: writes that the slides LP sent have arrived and are exactly what he needed. [previous letter from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 10-3-52, letter of response from Beatrice Wulf to Prof. Kirkwood 10-22-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
  • Letter from W.N. Lacey to LP RE: Minutes of a meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study. Notes that LP was absent from the meeting.
  • LP Science: Box 6.002. LP research notes on the "Effect of proline or hydroxyproline on α-helix," the "Strain energy in hydrogen bonds," and "Hydrogen bond-compressibility of ice."
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