- Letter from LP to the Dean of the School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles RE: Writes as a sort of letter
of recommendation for Mr. John Charles Behnke, Jr. in admission to the
school of Medicine at UCLA. The recommendation is highly positive and strong.
- Letter from LP to Prof. N. A. Sorensen RE: Writes that he is happy to get his letter of 10-30-52. Goes on to write about what he has heard about Dr. Finbak's case, as well as what new knowledge he has
gained about the disease from Dr. Lippman, the foremost authority on the treatment of the disease. Asks for further information
about Dr. Finbak's case. [letter from Dr. Sorensen to LP 10-30-52].
- Note from Dr. Walter Loewenstein to LP RE: writes that according to Bertrand Russell, Magnetism is the unifying principle
of the physical world. His letter explains an attempt to develop a magnetic
theory of the chemical bond, resulting in a new classification. Goes on to describe his system in great depth. Requests LP's
opinion of this new system. [a two page typed paper in Portugese is included
with the note with the title "Thoria Geral da Valencia Quimica." and with note in pen at the top: "Read to the Chemical Section
of the Socidade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciencia at the annual
meeting of the Society at Porto Alegre, on Nov. 5, 1952"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Loewenstein 1-16-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman RE: requests a copy of his paper on the magnetic properties and the oxygen equilibrium
of hemerytherin when it is ready. [letter from Dr. Wyman to LP 11-21-52,
letter of response from Dr. Wyman to LP 12-29-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Wm. S. Wilson, Head of the Dept. of Chem. at U. of Alaska RE: in response to his letter, LP informs
him that Dr. Gunnar Bergman has already accepted a position as Assistant
Prof. of Chem. and Mechanical Engineering at Cal Tech. [letter from Dr. Wilson to LP 11-22-52] [note of response from Wm. S. Wilson to LP with no date filed under W: Correspondence 1953].
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $232.00
- Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Informs LP of a new plan to promote Caltech faculty visits to industrial associates. Wants
LP's opinion before allocating money to the Chemistry department for this project. [letter of response from LP to R.V. Bartz
12-4-52]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Berg RE: In reply to Dr. Berg's 11-24-52 letter, LP writes that he is looking forward to being present at the Advisory Committee meetings. Informs Dr. Berg of his
estimated arrival time. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
- Letter from the Executive Secretary of the Gates and Crellin Laboratories to the Copley Plaza Hotel RE: Requests reservations
for LP for December 11, 12,and 13 in conjunction with the meetings at the Massachussetts General Hospital.
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