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October 31, 1952
 
LP to D.P. Riley
LP to D.P. Riley. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • LP Science: 6.018: table of values for the 66-angstrom, 44-residue alpha-helix are written out according to LP's instruction. [Not in LP's handwriting]. [Instructions given 10-15-52].
  • Letter from LP to D.P. Riley, The Royal Institution, RE: Mentions that he approves of Riley's topic of the chemistry of an egg for a lecture. LP mentions he especially enjoyed his title and would like to use it at some time. Mentions that he has been working slowly on protein structure problems. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.G. Turley, President, The American Leather Chemists Association, RE: Accepts the invitation to speak at the June meeting of the association, but the trip will be brief. [In reply to 9-24-52 letter from Turley to LP, reply from Turley to LP 11-4-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
  • Letter from LP to Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Foundation, RE: Clarifies his previous letter by stating that Dr. Corey's visit to the Guggenheim offices occurred in September of 1951. Enclosed is letter explaining the situation in better detail for Moe. [In reply to letter from Leighton to LP 10-27-52, Letter in reply from Leighton to LP 11-4-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
  • Note from George Guthrie to LP RE: writes that Verner Shomaker has written LP about Mr. Guthrie's plans to move to Portland and to find a job there. Goes on to describe his job abilities, preferences and salary. Plans to start looking for a job at the beginning of the year. Is interested in knowing how he could fit into the research program at U of O medical school, asks for LP's advice in the matter. [note in pen on the back of the last page: "Noyes to Texas."] [letter of response from LP 11-25-52].
  • Note from Robert C.C. St.George to LP RE: updates LP on the progress of his application for membership in the Society of Biological Chemists. Notes his wife's recent illness and a visit with Dr. Lechmeister.
  • AHP writes cheque to: Coleman Chamber Music Assn. amount: $24.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney amount: $5.50
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