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October
  • Article, “My Efforts to Obtain a Passport–Linus Pauling,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 8 (October 1952): 253-255. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.22]
  • Letter to the Editor, “Decision Reversed,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952, Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.23]
  • Publication, “The Hemoglobin Molecule in Health and Disease,” Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. 96 (October 1952): 556-565. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.18]
  • 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. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.012, Folder 12.1]
October 1
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Rithe Fitch amount: 10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $125.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 July 26, 1952, letter of response from LP to Dr. Klug October 7, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199, Folder #3].
  • 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 October 7, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from G.T. Halberstandt, Associate Director, Proctor and Gamble, to LP RE: thanking LP for attending the dedication of the Miami Valley Laboratories; enclosed reimbursement for LP’s expenses [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.10]
  • 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 December 27, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #423, Folder #1: File (Van Niel, Cornelius B.)].
  • 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 July 22, 1952] [Filed under J: Correspondence 1952, Box #192, Folder #18]
October 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $5.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 September 25, 1952] [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder #17]
  • 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 September 24, 1952, Letter from Mathias to LP October 8, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • 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 Caltech 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 September 26, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
October 3
  • Itinerary: Mt. Holyoke? [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.10]
  • LP constructs an outline of compound alpha-helices. 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 October 27, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.9]
  • 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 September 26, 1952, following letter from Prof. Kirkwood to LP October 15, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (Kirkwood, John G.)].
  • 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 August 6, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
  • 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 research on the structure of keratin. [In reply to June 25, 1952 letter from Donohue to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 9.001, Folder 1.6].
  • 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 June 28, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #462, Folder #8].
  • 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 October 22, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • 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 June 28, 1952, related letter from LP to Mr. Yoshida October 3, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #462, Folder #8]
October 4
  • AHP writes cheque to: John Behnke amount: $7.12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP research notes discuss the problems with his old collagen structural model. [4 pages of notes go from October 4 to October 7, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.004, Folder 4.9]
  • 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 October 13, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24, Folder #3].
October 6
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $25.73 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Mr. Fernando L. Carraro to LP RE: Asks for LP's advice in devising a curriculum for graduate school at Caltech. [Reply from LP to Mr. Carraro October 16, 1952] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]
  • 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 July 21, 1952, letter of response from LP to Dr. Walter Scott October 20, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
October 7
October 8
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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
October 10
  • Letter from H. Marjorie Crawford to LP, RE: On behalf of the Chemistry Department at Vassar, Crawford would like to invite LP to be a speaker some time during the year. Vassar can offer an honorarium of $100, unfortunately though Crawford notes that they can not pay for LP’s travel expenses. [LP’s reply October 23, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.13]
  • 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.024, Folder 24.5]
October 11
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
October 13
  • AHP writes cheque to: Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Federation for Repeal of the Levering Act amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pacific T and T amount: $21.12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Volunteers for Stevenson Television Radio Fund amount: $60.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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.
  • 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 October 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24, Folder #3].
  • 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. Rundle October 13, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #336, Folder #12 (Rundle, R. E.)].
  • Letter from [?] to LP RE: Agenda for the October 15, 1952 meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study. Includes partial list of topics to be covered. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
October 14
  • AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP makes new calculations for the alpha-helix structure. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.9]
  • 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 October 20, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
October 15
  • AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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." [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.004, Folder 4.10]
  • LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 October 31, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.9]
  • 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 October 3, 1952, letter of response from Beatrice Wulf to Prof. Kirkwood October 22, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
October 16
  • LP writes cheque to: Pacific Coast Products Co. amount: $7.07 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 November 13, 1952]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].
  • 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 September 26, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
  • 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 October 6, 1952] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]
  • 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 Caltech 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. [Filed under H Correspondence: 1952, Box #166, Folder #3]
October 17
October 18
  • AHP writes cheque to: Rhapsody Record Shop amount: $23.12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
October 20
October 21
  • LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $161.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 October 24, 1952]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
  • 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 October 4, 1952] [response to this letter February 6, 1954] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24, Folder #3].
  • 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: Box 9.001, Folder 1.8].
October 22
October 23
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sierra Madre Beauty Shop amount: $2.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP's October 8, 1952 letter in Moe's absence. [In reply to letter from LP to Moe October 8, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • 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 October 17, 1952, letter of response from Dr. Lerman to LP November 4, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]
  • Letter from LP to H. Marjorie Crawford, RE: LP is pleased to come and talk about the structure of proteins to the Chemistry Department at Vassar. LP is planning to be in the east in December and thinks that anytime during the first ten days of December would be satisfactory for his talk. [Crawford’s letter October 10, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.13]
  • Letter from Stuart J. Bates to LP RE: proposed curriculum changes recommended for the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering by the Committee on Undergraduate and Fifth-Year Study. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.8]
October 24
  • AHP writes cheque to: COPE amount: $2.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Cal Inst. Tech Bookstore amount: $67.07 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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. [attached are additional papers on the subject.] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • 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 October 30, 1952]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
  • 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, Caltech 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 Caltech in great detail. [Letter from Dr. J. Miller to Pres. of Caltech October 17, 1952, letter of response from Dr. J. Miller April 18, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • 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 October 21, 1952]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
  • 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 #67, Folder #5].
  • 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 September 25, 1952, letter of reply from LP to Prof. Coulson November 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 50].
  • 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 October 30, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17].
  • Reprint of Science article "Danger Confronting American Science," by M. Phillips of The American Association of Scientific Workers. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.009, Folder 9.1] [Also filed under LP Safe: Box 1.032, Folder 32.82
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. [Filed under D: Correspondence 1952, Box #98, Folder #17]
October 27
  • 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 October 3, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.9]
  • 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 October 22, 1952, Reply from LP to Leighton October 31, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Dean E.C. Watson RE: Suggests several speakers and topics for Friday evening lectures at Caltech. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.8]
  • 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. [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • 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 under E: Correspondence 1953, Box #112, Folder #19].
  • Manuscript Notes and Outline: “Talk to Typographers.” Regarding the reasons why scientists must enter politics, morality, damage to health and to posterity, no need for more tests, why do scientists make other statements, comparison of the attitudes of Eisenhower and Stevenson. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.12]
  • Memo from E.C. 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.8]
  • 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 June 19, 1952, letter from Dr. Mislow to LP September 16, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, Folder #4: file (Mislow, Kurt)].
October 28
October 29
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $17.84 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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 October 20, 1952, letter from LP to Mr. Larson February 3, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #12 (Larson, Dewey)].
  • 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. [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder #17]
  • 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 November 10, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, Folder #4].
October 30
October 31
  • AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney amount: $5.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Coleman Chamber Music Assn. amount: $24.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • 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: Box 9.001, Folder 1.11].
  • 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 September 24, 1952 letter from Turley to LP, reply from Turley to LP November 4, 1952]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
  • Letter from LP to H.G. Turley, RE: LP is pleased to be invited to address the annual meeting of the American Leather Chemists Association on the subject of protein structure. LP is glad to accept the invitation and will discuss the new results about the configuration of polypeptide chains. [Turley’s letter September 24, 1952] [Turley’s reply November 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.8]
  • 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 October 27, 1952, Letter in reply from Leighton to LP November 4, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • 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 November 25, 1952] [Filed under G: Correspondence 1952, Box #140, Folder #16]
  • 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. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6]
  • 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 October 15, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.9]