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November 26, 1952
 
Notes re: nucleic acids
Notes re: nucleic acids. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • LP performs calculations on the molecular spacing of nucleic acid structures based on information obtained from Astbury. Shown are calculations for molecular volumes and densities. He writes, "Perhaps we have a triple-chain structure!" [Related entry 11-25-52]. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1952a].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP discusses the loss of prestige involving a Guggenheim Fellowship. He finds the source of the problem to be the small stipend given in relation to other fellowships. [Letter of acknowledge receipt from Leighton to LP 12-1-52]. [Filed under LP Science 14.010].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Raymond, G.D. Searle and Co. RE: Thanks Searle for the consideration of Dr. Richard Lippman, and informs them of Lippman's recent hiring at a large hospital. [In reply to letter from Searle to LP 11-13-52].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Richard J. Bock of the "Borden Company," RE: Sends some reprints to them in the hopes that it will take care of their needs for requested information for the chapter on proteins in their upcoming book. Talks about the structure of the alpha-helix as present for certain proteins. [letter from Dr. Block 11-10-52, letter of response from Dr. Block 12-5-52].
  • LP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $300.00
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. Allen RE: writes about his children and his recent passport problems. Mentions his invitation to the Solvay Congress in Brussels. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that they look forward to receiving the crystal sample for analyzation. Mentions the progress of the revisions of both his books General Chemistry and College Chemistry. [letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 11-21-52, letter from Prof. Toole to LP 4-13-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
  • Letter from Jean Sanford, W.H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Enclosed is a list of Universities who have adopted the Pauling texts General Chemistry, and College Chemistry.
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