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October - General
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article by LP entitled "The Hemoglobin Molecule in Health and Disease." Original article
printed in the Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Volume 96, Number 5, October 1952.
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October 1
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. A. Jumpertz RE: writes that he read his letter with interest. However, he does not understand from
the letter how he carried out the evaluation of the phase angles for diamond.
Thinks that there may be an error in his evaluation. Does not have a theoretical explanation. [letter from Dr. Jumpertz 7-22-52].
- Letter from Frank Welcher to LP RE: requests permission to reproduce several illustration from LP's The Nature of the Chemical Bond, for use in his textbook "Semi-Micro Quantitative Analysis"
with Dr. Richard Hahn. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Frank Welcher 10-7-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Rithe Fitch amount: 10.00
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $125.00
- Letter from Dr. Harold P. Klug of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: writes that he and his colleague Dr. L.E.
Alexander have just completed the manuscript for a book entitled "X-Ray
Diffraction Procedures for Polycrystalline and Amorphous Materials" and request the use of several of LP's figures for the
book. [letter from Dr. Klug to LP 7-26-52, letter of response from LP to Dr.
Klug 10-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Klug, Harold P.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Cornelius B.Van Niel of Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University RE: writes of his upcoming visit
to Berkeley for a dedication of the Virus Laboratory. Hopes to meet with
him in the process. [letter from Dr. Van Niel to Dr. Lee DuBridge, cc: LP 12-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Van Niel, Cornelius B..)].
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October 2
- Letter from LP to James Mathias, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP relates details of his trip through Europe and Canada.
He mentions that while in talks with the Royal Society, he learned about quaternary protein structure of some of the biological
substances he has been working with. [In reply to letter from Mathias to LP 9-24-52, Letter from Mathias to LP 10-8-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. L. Franklin of Humble Oil and Refining Company RE: writes to say that he has received the advance
copy of their brochure and it looks fine. He and AHP were glad to see Dr.
Franklin in Toronto. [letter from Dr. Franklin to LP 9-25-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Lynne L. Merritt RE: writes in response to Prof. Merritt's letter that he is pleased to hear of Prof.
Merritt's intention to come to Cal Tech from 1955-56. Also writes that he will
be unable to attend the conference on coordination compounds due to previous plans to go to the International Congress in
Stockholm during August. [letter from Prof. Merritt to LP 9-26-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $5.50
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October 3
- LP Science: 6.018: LP constructs an outline of compound alpha-helixes. Includes various calculations. Constructs a 4.5-residue
helix with the new 10cm = 1 angstrom models. After recording the coordinates of a 4-residue compound alpha-helix, he writes
a note to Dr. Corey indicating that small errors (possibly in original values) are accumulating and should be identified.
[Further notes made on 10-27-52].
- Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue, Cavendish Laboratory, RE: Discusses the paper that Donohue criticized regarding cesium hexasulfide,
and finds that his thoughts were correct, but the authors caught the mistakes and pulled the paper prior to publication. Mentions
trying to help Donohue get a job in Berkeley. Then LP goes on to say that he is going to do further reserach on the structure
of keratin. [In reply to 6-25-52 letter from Donohue to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Mayer, Editor of the Journal of Chemical Physics RE: Returns a new letter to the editor by Charles R. Mueller that Mr. Mayer sent LP for review due to its relevance to
the resonance between covalent and ionic structures. Discusses the fallacy with Mr. Mayer's letter and advises that the editor
not publish the letter, or if so that the magazine include a criticism on it.
[previous letter from LP to Mr. Mayer 8-6-52].
- Letter from W. D. McElroy to LP RE: invites LP to participate in John Hopkins University's fourth symposium on inorganic ion
nutrition and metabolism that will be held in June. LP would act as a
moderator and would participate in sessions having to do with protein structure.[letter of response from LP to Dr. McElroy
10-22-52].
- Memo from R. Marsh to LP RE: responds to LP's note by commenting on Dr. Yoshida's theory relating to metallurgy. [related
letter from Mr. Takaaki Yoshida to LP 6-28-52, related letter from LP to
Mr. Yoshida 10-3-52]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Takoaasi Yoshida RE: responds to Mr. Yoshida's letter and theory on the iron-carbon system, by saying
that he does not really understand it gives some general suggestions. [letter
from Mr. Yoshida to LP 6-28-52].
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: thanks LP for agreeing to send him a set of his slides on molecular structure. [letter
from LP to Prof. Kirkwood 9-26-52, following letter from Prof. Kirkwood to
LP 10-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
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October 4
- Note from Otto Bastiansen to LP RE: Informs LP of a recent diagnosis of a colleague (Prof. Finbak) The diagnosis of a kidney
disorder (Nephritis) looks bleak, however, Mr. Bastiansen implores LP to
consult his own Dr. about the disease to see if he has more knowledge about it than the doctors in Norway do. LP also has
kidney trouble and so might have better connections with doctors concerning
the disease. [LP response 10-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17a].
- AHP writes cheque to: John Behnke amount: $7.12
- LP Science: Box 6.002. LP research notes discuss the problems with his old collagen structural model. [4 pages of notes go
from October 4 to October 7, 1952]
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October 5
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October 6
- Letter from Walter Scott to LP RE: in relation to his last letter, sends a corrected version of page three of his paper that
he sent with the letter. Reminds LP of his letter. [previous letter from Walter Scott
to LP 7-21-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Walter Scott 10-20-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $25.73
- Letter from Mr. Fernando L. Carraro to LP RE: Asks for LP's advice in devising a curriculum for graduate school at CIT. [reply
from LP to Mr. Carraro 10-16-52]
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October 7
- Letter from D.P. Riley, The Royal Institution, to LP RE: Discusses his current work on protein structure. Discusses his work
on alpha-helical structures in relation to LP's work. Also discusses his recent work on insulin. [In reply to letter from
LP to Riley 9-24-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, Tubingen, Germany, RE: Pleased to hear that a conference is being
planned for July 1953 on the topic of proteins. LP mentions that in the past two months, many problems involving Keratin proteins,
including muscle, have been worked out. [In reply to 9-30-52 letter from Weber to LP, Reply from H.H. Weber to LP 12-18-52]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Hans Freistadt, Committee to Secure Justice In The Rosenberg Case to LP RE: asks LP to review enclosed information
regarding the Rosenberg case, and why the imposed sentence should be given an appeal.
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. L. Morrison RE: answers Dr. Morrison's letter of enquiry by attempting to answer his questions about
their work involving non-specific precipitation of proteins. Offers to look
over Dr. Morrison's manuscript. [letter from Dr. Morrison to LP 8-2-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Frank Welcher RE: in response to his letter, LP gives permission to reproduce some illustrations from
his book The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [letter from Prof. Welcher to
LP 10-1-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. A. Wormall of the Medical College of St. Bartholomew's Hospital RE: is sorry to have not visited his
laboratory this summer, but he was distracted with his visits to all the
people working on the determination of the structure of proteins by x-ray methods. [letter from Prof. Wormall to LP 5-16-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harold P. Klug of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research RE: Gives permission to Dr. Klug and his colleague
to use some of his figures in the republication of their new book.
[letter from Dr. Klug to LP 10-1-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Klug 10-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Klug, Harold P.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. E. Rundle of Iowa State College RE: asks for Prof. Rundle's opinion on a statement by "Freudenberg"
about starch-iodine complexes. Mentions that he is busy with work on
protein structures. Would like to know what the facts are. [letter from Prof. Rundle to LP 10-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rundle, R. E.)].
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: LP mentions rumor that Professor Kirkwood may consider leaving Yale for CIT if offered an
appointment such as Dean.
- Letter from Dr. Gibbs, of the Office of Ordnance Research, to LP RE: Asks for assistance in evaluating a proposal submitted
by Prof. Donald G. Burkhard of the University of Colorado to the OOR. [reply from LP 11-10-52][Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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October 8
- Letter from James Mathias, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Glad to hear that LP's trip went well. Will also be glad
to send application forms to anyone at CalTech that LP deems worthy. [In response to letter from LP to Mathias 10-2-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Writes in regard to the merits of Roy Glauber as a
fellow. Highly recommends him. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from R.B. Corey to A.H. Walker cc: LP RE: would like to allocate the funds for model parts to other portions of the
Protein Structure project being carried out in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research. [Filed under LP Science: 13.018].
- Letter from Dr. Emil Heuser to LP RE: writes to LP in search of advice in regards to a Mr. Terryl who called him in order
to discuss the utilization of cotton motes. He apparently referred to LP several
times, giving Dr. Heuser the impression of their being acquainted. The problem is that Mr. Terryl keeps breaking appointments
with Dr. Heuser, and so he consults LP for advice about how to deal with
him. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Heuser 11-3-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $15.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Rithe Fitch amount: $7.00
- Letter from Dr. Levin, of the National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his 9-25-52 letter. Wishes to know whether the November meeting of the Protein Substitutes Group was being cancelled as he had heard.[Filed
under LP Science: Box 14.018]
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October 9
- Letter from B. H. Sage to LP RE: Updates LP on the progress in the transfer field after six years of work. Summarizes accomplishments
and a brief review of research activities. Asks for any comments or suggestions concerning this program.
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October 10
- Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Mr. Wesley Hertenstein cc: LP RE: asks for time to decide on dimensions of the new biochemistry
lab, but highlights the need for space, with emphasis on the fact that new faculty is expected to be added within the Division
of Chemistry.
- Letter from H. Marjorie Crawford, Vassar College, to LP RE: Would like to have LP visit the college and give a lecture on
protein structure. [Reply from LP to Crawford 10-23-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
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October 11
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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October 12
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October 13
- Letter from LP to Dr. Otto Bastiansen RE: Includes a four page letter with all of the information on the Nephritus kidney
disease that he knows of in response to Dr. Bastiansens's letter imploring LP to
help in the matter of Prof. Finbak's diagnosis with the disease. Sites his doctor as a Dr. Lippman, who has succeeded a Dr.
Addis. Will send a copy of Dr. Addis' book. [letter from Otto Bastiansen 10-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #17a].
- AHP writes cheque to: Federation for Repeal of the Levering Act amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Volunteers for Stevenson Television Radio Fund amount: $60.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific T and T amount: $21.12
- AHP writes cheque to: Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity amount: $5.00
- Letter from Prof. R. E. Rundle to LP RE: In response to LP's enquiry, gives him the facts about a statement that "Freudenberg"
made about the starch-iodine complexes. Also requests some reprints of
LP's papers on proteins. [letter from LP to Prof. Rundle10-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272: File (Rundle,
R. E.)].
- Letter from [?] to LP RE: Agenda for the 10-15-52 meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study. Includes partial list of topics to be covered.
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n. Article from The New York Times titled "Leading Physicists Protest Visa Curbs As Peril To Science" describes a movement, headed by Albert Einstein, attacking
the McCarran Act, claiming it stifles intellectual liberty in the United States.
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October 14
- LP Science: 6.018: LP makes new calculations for the alpha-helix structure.
- Letter from Bradley T. Scheer to LP RE: requests permission to reproduce several figures from his publications. [letter of
response from LP to Prof. Scheer 10-20-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00
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October 15
- 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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October 16
- Letter from LP to Dr. A.L. Raymond, G.D. Searle Co. RE: Recommendation for Dr. Richard Lippman to be hired by Searle. Describes
Lippman's excellent record of work. [Reply from Searle to LP 11-13-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. G. Cox RE: thanks LP for sending the photostats of "Braviis's"? article and also for the manuscripts
on oxylate ion and oxalic acid. Has had a productive summer and had a
new idea about the structure of a-keratin type protein structures. [letter from Mr. Cox to LP 9-26-52].
- Letter from Prof. Dr. E. Havinga to LP RE: Asks for advice from LP about which journal to publish his work on hemoglobin in,
as he did the research in the Cal Tech department. Goes on to discuss his
return to Holland. Invites LP to visit. Writes that he sends a few reprints on researches that he thinks will interest Gates
and Crellin's Laboratories.
- LP writes cheque to: Pacific Coast Products Co. amount: $7.07
- Letter from LP to Mr. Fernando L. Carraro RE: Gives Mr. Carraro information on being accepted as a graduate student. Informs
him of research in biologically based chemistry that CalTech is currently involved with, including the structure of proteins.[letter
from Mr. Carrara to LP 10-6-52]
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October 17
- Letter from Leonard Lerman to LP RE: writes that he has begun a manuscript for his Hapten paper and asks what journal LP thinks
he should prepare it for. Also encloses a summary for his Chicago
work and asks LP for comments. The work has something to do with enzymes. Also urges LP to do a seminar at U. of Colorado.
[note in pen at left: "JACS or J Imm" also at top a mathematical
equation is written out] [Manuscript included with the title "A Biochemically Specific Method for Enzyme Isolation"] [letter
of response from LP to Dr. Lerman 10-23-52].
- Letter from J. Miller to President of Cal Tech RE: writes that during November 1953 through December 1954 he will be permitted
by his University to proceed on sabbatical to spend time in the U.S.A.
He requests information from Cal Tech about scholarships and teaching fellowships. His interests are in Organic and Physical
Organic Chemistry. [note in pencil at top of letter: "Dr. Pauling: Any
interest in this man?" response from LP in black pen: "He might be sent blanks for A A Noyes Fellowship."] [letter of response
from LP to J. Miller 10-24-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Riche Fetch amount: $8.32
- AHP writes cheque to: Lang of California amount: $32.98
- AHP writes cheque to: Roman's Book Store amount: $5.18
- LP writes cheque to: Fowler Brothers amount: $15.97
- AHP writes cheque to: Libbers amount: $26.60
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $14.40
- AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's amount: $51.52
- AHP writes cheque to: Mara Lama Mutual Water Company amount: $31.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Friends of the Hunting Library amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: William Taylor amount: $6.73
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Art Institute amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Atheneum amount: $5.68
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Company amount: $4.20
- AHP writes cheque to: Caltech Alumni Association amount: $4.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden RE: writes to thank Prof. Tiselius helping him obtain
his passport. Goes on to discuss the remainder of his trip in Europe and to
discuss his work on the structure of proteins. [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 6-12-52, letter from Prof. Tiselius to LP 11-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
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October 18
- AHP writes cheque to: Rhapsody Record Shop amount: $23.12
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October 19
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October 20
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Hary Houtz Cotterel RE: in response to Mrs. Cotterel's letter, he does not know whether their families
are related. The Pauling family originally comes from Germany and then
Missouri. [letter from Mrs. Cotterel to LP 7-31-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lauriston C. Marshall RE: in response to Dr. Marshall's letter of request, LP writes a review of Dr.
Bruce L. Hicks, as Dr. Marshall is considering him for hire. [letter from Dr.
Marshall to LP 8-15-52].
- Note from Patricia Klamerth to LP RE: reminds LP of her husband's interest in a possible position at Cal Tech. She wonders
if she might be able to speak with LP about it while she is staying in
Pasadena. [note in black in upper right: "I told her no job open. She asked if possibility in say 1954. I said no a staff
position but possibly temporary Res. Fellowship," note in pencil on top: "Oct 30
coming 2 PM," at bottom of letter in pencil: "3599 Blanche St. Pasadena 10"] [related letter from Olaf Klamerth to LP 3-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Franklin Miller, Jr. RE: writes that he is not able to accept their invitation to take part in their
symposium in St. Louis. He is not planning to come to the AAAS meeting this
December. [letter from Dr. Miller to LP 9-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Pfc. Lamar B. Pearson RE: in answer to his letter of enquiry, LP agrees with him in his answer to a question
about pH. [letter from Pfc. Pearson to LP 9-10-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Scott RE: comments on his two letters by answering his questions about electronegativity and
other aspects of his paper. Sends reprints of a paper of his own on the
structure of sulfates and related compounds. Goes on to describe what his family is up to. [note in pencil at left: "Reprints
sent 3-12-53 Ker 1283, 1296, 1380, 1454, 1647"] [previous letters from Dr.
Scott to LP 10-6-52, 7-21-52, letter of response from Dr. Scott to LP 11-8-52].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Bradley T. Scheer RE: in response to Dr. Scheer's letter of request, LP gives permission to publish
the various figures he mentioned from LP's book General Physiology. Gives
some suggestions for alternative figures to publish that are better and more appropriate in his opinion. [letter from Prof.
Scheer to LP 10-14-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. S. Vouyoucalos RE: responds to Mr. Vouyoucalos' letter of enquiry about resonance. [note from Mr. Vouyoucalos
to LP 7-16-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Leonore Chatterton amount: $6.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Francis Chapman amount: $6.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Mrs. Margaret Pugsley amount: $6.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Marie Antoinette Co. amount: $13.50
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harold P. Klug of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research RE: in response to Dr. Klug's invitation,
writes that he is unable to talk with his Pittsburgh Chemists Club within the next
year due to the uncertainty of his future obligations. [letter from LP to Dr. Klug 10-7-52, letter of response from Dr. Klug 1-26-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Klug, Harold P.)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: writes in response to Mr. Larson's last letter. Believes that Mr. Larson's theory
about compression is an inferior equation of state, however, if, derived from
theory, perhaps justified for publication. [letter from Mr. Larson to LP 7-19-52, letter from Mr. Larson to LP 10-29-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. E. Rundle RE: thanks Prof. Rundle for answering his letter on the iodine problem. Sends reprints
of his protein papers. Describes some of his recent works on proteins to be
published. Clarifies a misunderstanding made by Dr. Rundle about one of LP's papers involving certain compounds. [letter from
Prof. Rundle to LP 10-13-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#272: File (Rundle, R. E.)].
- Letter from Leslie E. Sutton of Magdalen College, Oxford to LP RE: writes that their project for compiling a list of inter-atomic
distances from x-ray crystallographic examination has made progress.
Mentions Jerry Donohue and Dorothy Hodgkin in making an analysis on a number of organic compounds. Asks LP if the idea of
limiting the list to only molecular crystals is a good one. Also enquires
as to whether LP might consider a former pupil, Dr. L.E. Orgel, for work at Caltech. [letter from LP to Dr. Leslie Sutton
3-24-52, letter from LP to Dr. Sutton 10-30-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #299a. : File (Sutton, Leslie E.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor RE: in response to Prof. Taylor's letter of 8-8-52, writes that he is glad to learn of his new job at University College at Exeter. Goes on to discuss his work with
Corey on another paper on proteins, namely, on the alpha helix. Hopes to visit England on their way to the International Congress.
[letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP 8-8-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, T. W. J.)].
- Memo informing LP of a Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering staff meeting on October 22.
- Memo from R. P. Sharp to LP RE: Discusses changing the credits for a course in Physical Chemistry. Ask if the Division supports
this change, and if so, what a reasonable number of credits would be.
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October 21
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling, RE: LP discusses his buying of W.H. Freeman stock, and inquires as to whether Peter would
like to purchase some as well. He encourages him to join a crystallographic association. LP mentions that he'd like to hear
what Peter is doing and then discusses how he and Corey recently sent in a paper to Nature that covers various protein structures. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from E. Nicoloff, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Enclosed is the first report on the revision of General Chemistry. Positive comments are included. [Reply from LP to Nicoloff 10-24-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Otto Bastiansen RE: writes that he has called his Dr. and has gotten two Dr. recommendations as leading
investigators in the field of the kidney. They are located in Sweden. Does
not know of any in Norway. Has sent the book by Dr. Addis as well as one by Dr. Lippman. [letter from Otto Bastiansen 10-4-52] [response to this letter 2-6-54] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#17a].
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $161.00
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October 22
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling, RE: Mentions that AHP is curious about Francis Crick and why Peter didn't mention him in
his previous letter. LP goes on to discuss measurements for curtains that AHP is making for Peter. Also contains information
about Jim Watson's pay and a possible trip to Sweden in the next year. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: LP discusses a recent misunderstanding between Dr.
Corey and Moe's secretary. Also, LP relates what he has been doing recently. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Memo from R.M. Badger to LP RE: Discusses the force constants for hydrogen bonds. Specifically, the fact that a single constant
is not sufficient for strong hydrogen bonds, which have significant interaction.
- Letter from LP to Professor J. G. Hooley, Chairman of the Dept. of Chemistry, U of B.C. RE: asks that Prof. Hooley help him
with the matter of a student from his freshman class, Mr. Hsiang-Sam
Tseng, who is applying for admission at the U of British Columbia. He is transferring due to some troubles with the immigration
authorities. LP finds him a very satisfactory student, however.
- Note from Chen Park-Kuen to LP RE: praises LP's book General Chemistry and is especially interested in the illustrations of the structures of substances. Asks LP advice on how to learn how to
do
such illustrations. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Chen Park Kuen 10-30-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. D. McElroy RE: writes that he is not able to accept the invitation to participate in the symposium
for the McCollum-Pratt Institute in June; he will be arranging for a workshop
on general chemistry teaching at Cal Tech during that time. [includes a copy of the Tentative Program for Symposium on Mechanism
of Enzyme Action, as well as a copy of the program for the
McCollum-Pratt Institute Symposium for 1952.] [letter from Dr. McElroy to LP 10-3-52, letter of response from Dr. McElroy to LP 11-11-52].
- Letter from LP to The Registrar of the University of British Columbia RE: Gives an appraisal of Mr. Hsiang-Sam Tseng who is
applying as a student in physics at the U. of B.C. [filed under box #333.
T: Correspondence, 1952] [note in pencil at right: "see letters to Volkoff and Hovley."]
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. N. Volkoff of the U. of B. C. RE: writes to recommend one of his students, Mr. Hsiang-Sam Tseng
for admissions into the U. of B.C. Goes on to explain Mr. Tseng's
situation.
- AHP writes cheque to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $9.48
- AHP writes cheque to: American Civil Liberties Union amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Community Chest amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: F.C. Nash and Co. amount: $26.09
- AHP writes cheque to: CalTech Service League amount: $2.00
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to John G. Kirkwood RE: writes in regard to a question she has about the location of some reprints
on the paper by Lewinson, Alder and Prof. Kirkwood entitled "Radical
Distribution Functions and Equation of State of Fluids...." Mentions her current observations about the lab. [10-23-52 letter
made obsolete from Bernice F. Salman to Beatrice Wulf included] [letter
from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 10-15-52, letter of response from Bernice F. Salaman [Secretary to Prof. Kirkwood] to Beatrice Wulf 10-28-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood,
John G.)].
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October 23
- Letter from Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP's 10-8-52 letter in Moe's absence. [In reply to letter from LP to Moe 10-8-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to H. Marjorie Crawford, Vassar College, RE: Believes that there is a good possibility of his being able to
travel to the college to give a speech on protein structure. A likely date is early December. [In reply to 10-10-52 letter from Crawford to LP, Reply from Crawford to LP 11-5-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard Lerman RE: writes in response to Dr. Lerman's letter that he suggests he submit his hapten paper
manuscript to either the Journal of the American Chemical Society or the
Journal of Immunology. He also suggests that he submit his Chicago work for the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences. Gives a few suggestions for the manuscript also. [letter from Dr.
Lerman to LP 10-17-52, letter of response from Dr. Lerman to LP 11-4-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sierra Madre Beauty Shop amount: $2.00
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October 24
- Letter from E. Nicoloff, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: enclosed is the second report on the General Chemistry revision. [Reply from LP to Nicoloff 10-30-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to E. Nicoloff, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Thanks the publisher for the editing suggestions regarding the
new edition of General Chemistry and requests that the original manuscript and drawings be sent back to him. [In reply to letter from Nicoloff to LP 10-21-52]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from A. Bondi to LP RE: Writes as a sort of follow-up to a conversation they had at the recent National Colloid Symposium
regarding vaporization, metals and surface tensions. [attaches
additional papers on the subject.]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. Miller RE: writes in response to Dr. Miller's enquiry that he is sending him an application for the
A A Noyes Fellowship, however, Cal Tech does not have that much funding
available for post-doctoral people. Suggests that Dr. Miller give information about what kind of research he is interested
in carrying on at Cal Tech in great detail. [letter from Dr. J. Miller to Pres. of Cal
Tech 10-17-52, letter of response from Dr. J. Miller 4-18-53].
- Note from Mr. George Rigsby to LP RE: sends reprints of his paper on ice fabric in glaciers. Welcomes comments. [memo of response
from LP to Mr. George Rigsby 10-30-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: COPE amount: $2.00
- LP writes cheque to: Cal Inst. Tech Bookstore amount: $67.07
- Letter from LP to Mr. Youts [cc: Prof. Corey, Prof. Sturdivant] RE: writes that he does not suggest continuing with the procedure
of protecting the molecular models formulated in the Division of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering through copyright. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #49a].
- Letter from Prof. Charles Coulson to LP RE: writes to thank LP for his comments on his book on Valence. Also recommends a
student of his, L. Orgel, who is applying to work with LP at Caltech.
[previous letter from LP to Prof. Coulson 9-25-52, letter of reply from LP to Prof. Coulson 11-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 50].
- LP Peace Section: Box 4.009. Reprint of Science article "Danger Confronting American Science," by M. Phillips of The American Association of Scientific Workers.
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October 25
- Note from a Mr. Frank Dwyer [?] of the University of Sydney, to LP RE: writes to LP about a series of compounds that they
have been working on and discusses their chemical and physical properties.
Then asks if LP some chemistry questions.
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October 26
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October 27
- Speech by LP, No Title, [re: why scientists must enter politics] Talk to Typographers Union, Los Angeles, California. [Filed under LP Speeches:
1952s]
- LP Science: 6.018: LP notes that some calculations for the alpha-helix are still not adding up to expected values. "I don't
see why they aren't equal." [See LP Science 10-3-52].
- Letter from Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: In Moe's absence, explains that Dr. Corey wasn't
able to see Moe due to the heavy workload of Moe. [In response to letter from LP to Moe 10-22-52, Reply from LP to Leighton 10-31-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. A. Soundel Becker RE: Has mislaid her letter and is glad that she also sent a post-card to AHP. Asks
that she remind him what it was she wanted him to inscribe in the book for
her. Discusses the printing of the book.
- Letter from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas to LP RE: writes that the Supreme Council for Scientific Research
of Madrid requests a scientific biography and a photo from LP so that
they can use it to add it to their section for International Scientific Documentation. [note in pencil in upper right: "Biography
and photo sent 11/12/52"] [filed in unsorted correspondence 1952].
- Note from Dr. Kurt Mislow to LP RE: writes that he is using LP as a reference as he applies to take John Lane's place at Roger's
U. Lists his current work for LP's knowledge. [letter from LP to Dr.
Mislow 6-19-52, letter from Dr. Mislow to LP 9-16-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197: file (Mislow, Kurt)].
- Memo from Watson to LP RE: Reminder that the Faculty Board recommends the head of each department spending one-half hour each
term with each class within the department.
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: Suggests several speakers and topics for Friday evening lectures at CIT.
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October 28
- Note from E. I. Tolsa to LP RE: writes to LP to discuss benzene, around which he has been developing a new structure. Lists
some of his work findings. Asks LP for his judgement and offers to send his
papers on the matter. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Tolsa 11-4-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $43.26
- Letter from Bernice F. Salaman [Secretary to Prof. Kirkwood] to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf RE: discusses the matter of some reprints
between Caltech, the American Institute of Physics and Prof. Kirkwood's
office at the Dept. of Chem., Yale. [letter from Beatrice Wulf to Bernice F. Salaman 10-22-52, following letter from Bernice Salaman to Beatrice Wulf 11-3-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from Prof. H.F. Mark to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter of 10-21-52. Is sorry that the Symposium on the "Configuration of Polypeptides" cannot be organized for the ACS Meeting, but
agrees with LP's attitude. [letter from LP to Prof. Mark 3-31-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (Mark, Herman)].
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP [3 pages] RE: Long discussion by Peter as to whether he should spend his money on
stock, a dinner jacket and some old English teaspoons, or a motorcycle, which he is leaning toward. Writes that he has been
working on taking pictures of fibrous protein molecules and that he will apply the Cochran-Crick theory, as stated in Acta Crystallographica (1952) to determine the helical nature of these molecules. Goes on to discuss curtains for his living space. Tells them of
his meeting Crick and Odile. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
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October 29
- Letter from Otto Bastiansen to LP RE: Thanks LP for his interest in the case of a friend, Professor Finbak, and his blood
disease [glomerular nephritis]. Appreciates the books that LP sent regarding the
disease. Goes on to write about the specific details of Prof. Finbak's disease. Mentions some work on electron diffraction
that he is doing.
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $17.84
- Letter from P.P. Ewald to LP RE: requests that LP review the first volume on Acta Crystallographica of the first edition of
the International Tables. Also mentions the idea of an ACA Meeting in
Pasadena in connection with LP's Protein Structure Symposium. [following letter from LP to Dr. Emmett 11-10-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #88].
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, disputes LP's contrary beliefs regarding Mr. Larson's
new compression theory. [letter from LP to Mr. Larson 10-20-52, letter from
LP to Mr. Larson 2-3-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
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October 30
- Letter from Barbara Low, Harvard University, to LP RE: Discusses technical aspects of the alpha, gamma, and pi-helixes regarding
a protein structure chapter she is writing for a book. [Reply from LP to Low 11-10-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from N. A. Sorensen to LP RE: writes that Dr. Bastiansen has sent him the two letters and the monograph on glomerular
nephritis in regards to the case of their mutual acquaintance, Dr. Finbak.
Goes on to describe Dr. Finbak's situation and to describe his treatments. [letter of reply from LP to Prof. N. A. Sorensen
11-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Chen Park Kuen RE: Responds to Mr. Kuen's request for advice about how to illustrate representations
of molecular structure. Points out that the main problem in doing this is
knowing what the molecular structure is through spectroscopic studies or x-ray diffraction. [note from Mr. Kuen to LP 10-22-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. M. Pacca RE: writes to report that he heard from the Post Office in Berkeley that a letter from Mr.
Pacca was sent to him there, but that he is currently living in Pasadena, 400
miles away. [statement concerning the mis-mailed letter to LP included].
- Memo from LP to Mr. George Rigsby RE: writes that he read his article on crystal fabric studies on Emmons glacier and goes
on to comment on it. [note from Mr. Rigsby to LP 1-24-52, memo of
response from Mr. George Rigsby to LP 11-6-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter J. Moore RE: writes of his interest in Dr. Moore's paper on the absorption of ammonia by silk
fibroin. Asks some questions about the work with the structure of the silk
fibroins in question in particular. [letter from W.J. Moore to LP 11-3-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197: file (Moore, Walter J., Jr.)].
- Letter from LP to Leslie E. Sutton of Magdalen College, Oxford RE: in response to Dr. Sutton's letter, writes that the idea
to include only values from molecular crystals in his list of interatomic
distances is a good one. Does not know whether his former pupil, Dr. Orgel, will have a chance for an appointment at Caltech.[letter
from Dr. Sutton to LP 10-20-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #299a. : File (Sutton, Leslie E.)].
- Letter from LP to Herman von Schelling RE: writes in response to Dr. von Schelling's letter that he will give him a fuller
comment on his work involving crystal structures after he can consult with
Profs. Bergman and Shoemaker. [copies of letters from Dr. H. von Schelling to Profs. Bergman and Shoemaker included] [letter
from Dr. H. von Schelling to LP 8-28-52, letter from LP to Dr. Herman
von Shelling 11-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #349 (Von Schelling, Hermann)].
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October 31
- 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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