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November - General
- LP Peace Section: Box 4.009. American Association of Scientific Workers Member's Newsletter contains information on the McCarran Committee.
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November 1
- Letter from Qui Won Choi, an assistant professor at Seoul National University, to LP RE: Mr. Choi would like to study as a
graduate student at CIT and requests LP's consultation as to whether or not this is possible. Asks for assistance in obtaining
financial help from CIT. Outlines his education and personal challenges in obtaining a chemistry education in Korea. [note:
handwritten letter]
- AHP writes cheque to: Lang of California amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: L. Sharon amount: $43.78
- Letter from Harry C. Kelly, of the National Science Foundation, to the Chairmen of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering at CIT RE: Wishes to find out more information concerning financial support available to graduate students. Encloses
a questionaire.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.018]
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November 2
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star-News article entitled "Patrolman Inhales Poison Gas" RE: reports a case in which a man inhaled poisonous chlorine gas, and LP
was consulted for advice about his
health.
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Portland) Oregonian article entitled "Science Unit Slates Event" RE: Mentions LP as conductor of the formal installation ceremonies of the Portland
chapter of Sigma Xi, national
honor society of scientific research.
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November 3
- Letter from LP to Dr. Emil Heuser RE: Writes that he is sorry for referring Mr. Terrel to Dr. Heuser in light of Mr. Terrel's
unsatisfactory behavior. Explains that he knew Mr. Terrel from college and
thus, when Mr. Terrel called him about the utilization of cotton motes, he referred Mr. Terrel to Dr. Heuser as a source of
expert advice. Goes on to explain his trip in Europe. [letter from Dr. Heuser to
LP 10-8-52, letter of response from Dr. Emil Heuser to LP 11-12-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Pierre Dalinet Coiffures amount: $22.00
- Letter from Bernice F. Salaman [Secretary to Prof. Kirkwood] to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf RE: encloses a copy of a letter she received
from the American Institute of Physics with regard to an issue they are
having over reprints. [mentioned letter included] [previous letter from Bernice F. Salaman to Beatrice Wulf 10-28-52, following letter from Bernice F. Salaman to Beatrice Wulf 10-23-52] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from Dr. Walter J. Moore to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes that he was mistaken about the structure of silk
fibroin. Will try to fix the mistake immediately. [letter from LP to W.J.
Moore 10-30-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197: file (Moore, Walter J., Jr.)].
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November 4
- Letter from LP to Stephen H. Fritchman, Minister, First Unitarian Church, RE: Would like to participate in the suggested forum
as a speaker, if space remains. Mentions a trip to Belgium that he is planning for in early April. Also discusses his shock
that Fritchman was refused a passport and states, "It seems to me to be a more reprehensible action, on the part of the government,
than was the refusal of a passport to me, a scientist". Mentions that he is writing the secretary of state in protest. [Filed
under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from LP to Dean Acheson, Secretary of State, RE: Protesting the state department's refusal to issue Stephen Fritchman
of the First Unitarian Church a passport to travel to Australia to participate in a Unitarian conference. [Filed under LP
Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Explains the situation involving Dr. Corey's not
being able to see Moe. [In reply to letter from LP to Leighton 10-31-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Linus Pauling Jr. and Anita Pauling RE: Explains Dr. Richard Lippman's achievements and explains his situation
with the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. LP then asks for consideration that a grant be given to Lippman so he will be able to
carry on his research. Goes on to mention the trip with his mother to Portland and his children. [Filed under LP Science:
11.077].
- Letter from Leonard S. Lerman to LP RE: writes that he is grateful for LP's offer to submit his enzyme paper to the NAS Proceedings.
Goes on to discuss the current state of his research with tyrosine
and enzymes. [letter from LP to Dr. Lerman 10-23-52, letter from Dr. Lerman to LP 12-13-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. I. Tolsa RE: in response to Mr. Tolsa's note, LP comments on his new structure for benzene, by saying
that it has little chance of being correct. Offers to read a more detailed
discussion of Mr. Tolsa's about his new structure of benzene. [note from Mr. Tolsa to LP 10-28-52].
- Letter from Jeffries Wyman to LP RE: requests that LP spend a few months in Strasbourg for a lecture series, inspired by a
similar visit by Jack Kirkwood. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman 11-17-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $193.89
- LP writes cheque to: Cash amount: $100.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. A. Coulson RE: writes that they will make an effort to hire Coulson's student, L. Orgel. Also looks
forward to hearing from Coulson about the comments LP made on his book
on Valence and specifically the hybridization of orbitals.[letter from Prof. Coulson to LP 10-24-52, letter of response from Prof. Coulson to LP 7-14-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #50: file
13.14].
- Letter from LP to Herman von Schelling RE: in response to Dr. von Schilling's letter of 8-28-52, writes that he does not believe that there is any basis for the expectation that the points of his
mathematical work should relate to the crystal structures. Goes on to comment on Dr. von Schilling's mathematical remarks
relating to the crystal structure of the sigma phase. [letter from LP to Dr. von
Schelling 10-30-52, letter from Dr. von Schilling to LP 11-7-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #349 (Von Schelling, Hermann)].
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November 5
- Letter from H. Marjorie Crawford, Vassar College, to LP RE: Glad to here that LP will be coming to Vassar on 12-10-52. Informs him that the audience cannot be assumed to have extensive knowledge of chemistry. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from J. G. Mingle to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 10-31, and writes that he has corrected the manuscript, including
the actual new version of the paragraph modified. Attaches a carbon copy
of the complete article on "The Enigma of Soot." Asks for comments on the article. [letter of response from LP to Dr. J. G.
Mingle 12-9-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Portland)Oregon Journal article entitled "Noted Scientist Coming to Install New Fraternity" RE: mentions LP as the Senior Installing Officer for
the new Portland chapter of
Sigma Xi, medical and Scientific fraternity.
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $56.00
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November 6
- Letter from Anthony Parkes, of the University of Tasmania to LP RE: writes that he followed LP's advice and is currently scheduled
to complete his PhD in Australia next year. He is still keen on
working under a scholarship at Cal Tech for post-doc work. Sends his qualifications and requests details about research or
teaching assistantships or fellowships in the Dept. of Organic Chem.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Anothony Parkes 11-18-52].
- Memo from Mr. George Rigsby to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and comments concerning his paper on fabric in glaciers. Goes
on to describe some of his paper in more depth. Hopes to see LP mid-month. [memo from LP to Mr. Rigsby 10-30-52].
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: National Guardian N.Y. RE: includes articles pertaining to politics and war and peace.
- AHP writes cheque to: First Unitarian Church of L.A. amount: $10.00
- LP Science: Box 6.003. Memo from Walter Schroeder to LP RE: Discusses amino acid analyses of gelatin and collagen. Goes into
detail on their contents of proline, hydroxyproline, and glycine. [data is included]
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November 7
- Letter from Daniel Mazia of the Dept. of Zoology at U. of California at Berkeley, to LP RE: enquires about whether LP would
be interested in participating as an instructor in the work of the Physiology
Course at the Marine Biological Laboratory during the coming summer. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Mazia 11-17-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Portland) Oregonian article entitled "Brookhaven Laboratory Medical Head Links Acceleration of All Science Study" RE: mentions LP's participation
in installing a new chapter
of Sigma Xi, national society for encouragement of scientific research. [also filed under LP Newspaper Clippings:1952n]
- AHP writes cheque to: Olds and King amount: $18.95
- Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: asks for LP's help in determining the correct structure of a crystal of an Aconite
alkaloid found by Professor Oneto. [note in pen at the
bottom of the letter: "kindest regards from all here and particularly from myself and wife to you Mrs. Pauling!!!"] [letter
from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 7-14-52, letter from LP to Prof. Toole 11-18-52]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Letter from Herman von Schelling to LP RE: thanks LP for his letters of response and admits his understanding that his mathematical
curves are not actually related to the sigma phase. Goes on to
describe how his work may still be of use to the work on crystals at Caltech. [letter from LP to Dr. H. von Schelling 11-4-52, letter from Dr. von Schiller to LP 11-19-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #349 (Von Schelling, Hermann)].
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November 8
- Letter from Dr. Walter Scott to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of reply on electronegativity of the divalent and hexavalent
S-atoms in sodium thiosulfate, however, the reprint that was sent to him was
"Bond orbitals and bond energy in elementary Phosphorus," and not about the structure of sulfates and related compounds. Goes
on to discuss his paper more. [note in pencil at top of letter: "1296?"]
[letter from LP to Dr. Scott 10-20-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Knight's amount: $28.40
- Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to LP RE: writes that he would
like to propose LP for a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the year 1953. Asks for
an outline of LP's work so he might be better able to do so. [letter from LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi 11-21-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
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November 9
- Letter from Jerry Donohue to LP RE: Mentions that Francis Crick has been doing work on the coiling structure of alpha-helixes,
but that it is hard to follow his arguments involving mercury. Discusses various X-ray diffraction results. He also mentions
Peter Pauling, and how he has not taken up on his offer to use his bathtub. [Reply from LP to Donohue 11-19-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
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November 10
- Letter from LP to Barbara Low, Harvard University, RE: Discusses the shortfalls of using an analytical approach to structure
determinations of proteins. Goes on to discuss different forms of the alpha-helix structure. [In reply to letter from Low
to LP 10-30-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Richard J. Block of "The Borden Company," to LP RE: Writes that they are writing a chapter on proteins in a coming
edition on "Practical Physiological Chemistry," and ask if they may
include some of LP's most recent contributions on the structure of proteins. [note in pencil "all-protein reprints LP and
Corey (check mark) sent." [follow up letter from Mr. Block 12-5-52, letter from LP
to Mr. Block 11-26-52]
- Letter from LP to Dr. P P Ewald RE: writes that he is glad to prepare a review of the first volume of the new addition of
the International Table for Acta Chrystallographica. Is glad that Dr. Ewald would
like to hold the ACA Meeting in Pasadena in connection with Caltech's Protein Structure Symposium. [previous letter from Dr.
Ewald to LP10-29-52, following letter from Dr. Ewald to LP 5-4-53]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #88].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gibbs RE: Responds to the letter sent 10-7-52 by Dr. Gibbs. Gives his evaluation of the research proposal submitted to the OOR. Thinks that the proposed work is worthwhile
and that the sum of money seems reasonable.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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November 11
- Letter from Bentley Glass, Secretary of American Society of Naturalists RE: sends another copy of his previous letter because
he fears that LP may not have received it. Again invites LP as a member of
his society. [LP response letter 1-2-53]
- Letter from Dr. W. D. McElroy to LP RE: writes that they were sorry to hear that LP would not be able to attend their symposium
in June. Also enquires about whether LP would be able to suggest any
of his colleagues who would be able to present some of his ideas about protein structure in their symposium instead of LP.
[letter from LP to Dr. McElroy 10-22-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- Letter from M. Phillips, of the American Association of Scientific Workers (AAAS) to LP: Shares comments written in by readers
of Science about an article published in the October 24, 1952 issue titled "Dangers Confronting American Science." [Filed under LP Peace
Section: Box 4.009]
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November 12
- Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman, First Unitarian Church, to LP RE: Thanks LP for protesting his not being issued a passport
to the State Department. Goes on to say that all the speaking spots have been filled for the regular lectures, but would like
to arrange for LP to speak on 2-22-53. [Handwritten note by LP: "Agreed. Subject 'The Place of Science in an Ideal Society'".] [In reply to letter from LP to Fritchman
11-4-52, related letter from Fritchman to LP 12-3-52]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Dr. Emil Heuser to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of response regarding the behavior of a mutual acquaintance,
Mr. Terrel. Appreciates LP giving so much thought to the matter. [letter
from LP to Dr. Heuser 11-3-52].
- Letter from John S. Kasper of General Electric Research Lab, NY, to LP RE: Requests a collection of examples of crystals from
LP's department so he may compile a list of typical B values for
different crystals in connection with the second volume of the new International Tables. [note in black pen in upper left:
"Eddie: Would you please handle this? LP"] [notes in pencil at the bottom of the
letter giving values corresponding to different crystals]. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Kasper 10-21-52].
- Letter from William Squire to LP RE: sends a copy of a paper that he is submitting to the J.A.C.S. Requests comments. Brings
up a point not in his paper that bothers him, regarding the relation between
LP's scale and Mulliken's [pertaining to electronegativity]. [letter of response from LP to Dr. William Squire 11-25-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Calvin Curtis amount: $8.50
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November 13
- Letter from Henry C. Thomas, Yale University, to LP RE: Asks whether LP would visit the university for a week in the spring
of 1953 to act as the Treat B. Johnson Visiting Lecturer. [Reply from LP to Thomas 1-2-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from G.D. Searle and Co. To LP RE: Thanks LP for opinion of Dr. Richard Lippman. [In reply to letter from LP to Searle
10-16-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from Ed A. Doisy of Saint Louis University School of Medicine to LP RE: requests that LP write him up a brief account
of his more important contributions to chemistry, and not mention the
letter to anyone. Goes on to discuss mutual acquaintances. [letter of response from LP to Professor E. A. Doisy 11-19-52].
- Letter from Harry Goldblatt, M. D., Director of the Institute for Medical Research, Los Angeles, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the
warm reception and interest in their work and problem. The discussion was
helpful in their research. Dr. Haas, Dr. Lamfrom, and he are all grateful for further suggestion on the subject.
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November 14
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Mrs. Bernice F. Salaman [Secretary to John G. Kirkwood] RE: reports that the issue involving
the reprints on "Radial Distribution Functions..." has been figured out. Goes
on to describe the matter. [letter from Bernice F. Salaman to Beatrice Wulf 11-3-52, letter of response from Beatrice Wulf to Bernice F. Salaman 12-16-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157a
(Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to Lt. Col. Donald Mare, Industrial Employment Review Board, cc LP: Wirin, due to other legal issues,
will not be able to attend the Washington hearing for LP that is to occur on 11-17-52. He requests only one further postponement.
- LP Science: Box 6.003. LP research notes reconsidering the structure of silk fibroin based on research by Dr. Marsh.[10 pages]
- Letter from C.J. Lapp, of the NRC Fellowship Office, to Dean Lacey of CIT [copy in LP's files] RE: Informs Lacey of new postdoctoral
fellowships in the natural sciences for advanced education.[Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016]
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November 15
- Letter from Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, to LP RE: Asks LP to prepare the report that
was requested for his 1953 presentation on protein structure and configuration. [Reply from LP to Timmermans 11-25-52]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
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November 16
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $22.10
- AHP writes cheque to: Colby Nurseries amount: $11.06
- AHP writes cheque to: Carrousel amount: $50.36
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Co. amount: $3.27
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Company of California amount: $3.47
- AHP writes cheque to: Atheneum amount: $9.72
- AHP writes cheque to: Quinton-Schooley Pest Control Service amount: $35.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Women's Campus Club Pomona College amount: $1.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific T and T amount: $13.30
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Laundry amount: $4.30
- AHP writes cheque to: Women's Club CalTech amount: $2.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. of America amount: $5.07
- AHP writes cheque to: Masse, Inc. amount: $30.81
- AHP writes cheque to: American Foundation for the Blind amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: "Merrifields" [handwriting is difficult to read] amount: $13.54
- AHP writes cheque to: Gene Browne amount: $26.97
- AHP writes cheque to: The Progressive amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $13.78
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $15.11
- AHP writes cheque to: University of Pennsylvania Press amount: $7.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $7.63
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November 17
- Letter from LP to Dr. Daniel Mazia RE: thanks Dr. Mazia for the invitation to take part in their Physiology Course at Woods
Hole in the summer, however, it is not possible for him to accept; he is
already committed to participate in a workshop at Cal Tech during that time, and he is also planning a trip to Europe in July.
[letter from Dr. Mazia to LP 11-7-52].
- Letter from Dr. E. T. McBee, Head of Dept. of Chem., Purdue U., to LP RE: writes that he followed LP's suggestion and contacted
Dr. Jerry Donahue at Cambridge, in regard to his desire to add a
biochemist with excellent physical chemistry training to Purdue U. Unfortunately, this reference does not look very promising
and so he asks LP if he might have any further suggestions. What does LP
think of John Turkevich of Princeton? [letter of response from LP to Dr. McBee 11-25-52].
- Letter from D.P. Riley to LP RE: He is glad that LP likes the title for his Discourse about protein structure and eggs. Is
afraid that LP never received his last letter and so sends a copy. He is currently
building models of the insulin structure. [includes copy of 10-7-52 letter to LP about his work with radial distribution, collagen and intensity curves] [includes prints made of some of his
latest radial
distribution curves] [filed in unsorted correspondence 1952].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman RE: responds to Dr. Wyman's request by expressing enthusiasm for his invitation to lecture
for a few months in France. Goes on to discuss his recent work with
protein structures. [letter from Dr. Jeffries Wyman to LP 11-4-52, letter of response from Dr. Wyman to LP 11-21-52]
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Los Angeles Daily News Article entitled: "Just for the record- read Ike's promises" RE: outlines some promises that president-elect Dwight
Eisenhower made to the U.S. Relates to peace, labor, Korea, Fair Employment Practices, Prosperity, Social Welfare, Civil Liberties,
and Clean Government.
- Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and the enclosed manuscript
about compound helical configurations. Relates the studies to his own
lab's work. [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 10-17-52, letter from Prof. Tiselius to LP 5-19-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
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November 18
- Letter from LP to Roger Hayward RE: Enclosed are sketches for illustrations in the new edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Alden Emery, ACS to LP RE: Inquiring if he will be attending a dinner in the honor of Doctor Parsons, who is recieving
an award. [Reply from LP to Emery 11-21-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.004a].
- Letter from Murray Vernon King of the New York Council of Arts, Sciences and Professions, to LP RE: writes to LP in reference
to the plans of the ASP concerning the resonance controversy in the
Soviet Union. They plan a symposium on the East Coast to discuss the controversy and ask if LP would participate. [letter
of response from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King 10-25-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Anthony Parkes RE: in response to Mr. Parkes' letter, LP encloses an application for the Arthur Amos
Noyes Fellowship in Chem. at Cal Tech. [letter from Mr. Parkes to LP 11-6-52, letter of response from Anthony Parkes to LP 1-20-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News article entitled "Pauling to Discuss Passport Policy" RE: says LP will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Franklin
Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club of
Pasadena about the passport and visa policy of the state dept.
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $150.00
- LP writes cheque to: H.L. Byram, Tax Collection amount: $756.36
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $25.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that they do not have the capability to
immediately determine the structure of alkaloids, as Prof. Tooles read in a
Chemical and Engineering News article. Nevertheless, they would be interested in determining the structure through x-ray investigation of their alkaloid
crystals. Mentions that he is progressing with his
work on the structure of proteins as well as with the revision of his General Chemistry book. [letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 11-7-52, letter from Prof. Toole to LP 11-21-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Memo from R. P. Sharp to LP RE: Reduced credit for Geology students in a chemistry course. Asks if there is a way to facilitate
consideration for this matter.[original letter 10-20-52]
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November 19
- Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue, Cambridge University, RE: LP relates a memory of Crick asking him about the possibility of
alpha-helixes coiling around each other when he visited Cambridge. LP mentions that he and others are currently writing papers
on the interplay of alpha-helixes. Closes by saying that he hopes Peter Pauling is settling down to work. [In reply to 11-9-52 letter from Donohue to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Theo A. Ashford, Associate Prof. of Chem. at Saint Louis University RE: refers to a previous conversation at the
Oklahoma A and M Workshop about the coordination compounds of platinum.
Introduces the idea of a possibility of a platinum and platinum bond. Promises to send LP some samples of compounds. [LP reply
1-15-52]
- Letter from LP to Professor E. A. Doisy RE: encloses the information that Prof. Doisy requested, including an account of his
contributions to chemistry, a bibliography, as well as a few reprints. Goes on
to talk about mutual acquaintances, the family and his recent work regarding the structures of proteins. [pencil note in the
upper right corner, a list of the reprints included in the letter]. [includes carbon
copy of the "Survey of the contributions to chemistry made by Linus Pauling"] [letter from Ed A. Doisy to LP 11-13-52, letter of response from Mr. Doisy to LP 12-2-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney amount: $18.75
- Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell N. Stanley of the Virus Lab, U of California Berkeley RE: writes to remind him that he should
hire Jerry Donahue as either an Associate Professor or a research man.
[letter from Prof. Wendell N. Stanley to LP 11-24-52 ] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].
- Letter from Herman von Schelling to LP RE: as a follow-up letter to his letter of 11-7-52, goes on to discuss his work with orthogonal coordinates of a twisted curve in the hopes that it might be of help
to LP. [letter from Dr. H. von Schelling to LP 11-7-52, letter from LP to Dr. von Schilling 1-14-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #349 (Von Schelling, Hermann)].
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November 20
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. Article: "Rosenbergs' Last Chance: Clemency from President", National Guardian, 11-20-52.
- Letter from Verne-Marie Freeman, attorney for W.H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Enclosed are statements to be used for the
1952 income tax returns. Also included are two copies of a statement detailing the exchange of W.H. Freeman stock for $3500.00.
- Letter from Donald Mare, Lt. Colonel, USAF, Industrial Employment Review Board, to A.L. Wirin, Attorney to LP, CC LP: Says
that the request for a continuance on LP's appeal has been received and approved. February 1953 is a likely date for the hearing.
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November 21
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. F. Hiskey of the Chemistry Dept. at Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn RE: is sorry to hear from his
advertisement in Chemical and Engineering News that he finds it necessary to
resign from the chemistry faculty at the Institute in Brooklyn. Will let him know of any job openings that he hears about.
- Letter from Edward W. Hughes to Dr. John Kasper cc: LP RE: writes that LP has asked him to answer Dr. Kasper's question for
him regarding B in the temperature factor of certain crystals. Goes on to
describe what he knows about this, along with a list of crystals with corresponding values. [related letter from John S. Kasper
to LP 10-12-52].
- Letter from Dr. Wyman to LP RE: responds to LP's letter. Hopes LP can come to France to lecture for a few months in 1954.
Is interested in LP's new model of alpha-keratin. Goes on to discuss his
own work on the magnetic properties and the oxygen equilibrium of hemerytherin. [letter from LP to Dr. Wyman 11-17-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman 11-28-52].
- Note from Mary Woods [sp?] to LP RE: expresses gratitude to LP for his inspiring speech at the F.D.R.. Club.
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena) Star News article entitled "Pauling Raps Passport, Visa Policy" RE: discusses LP's battle with the State Dept. over the issue of his
passport. Mentions LP's lecture on the
topic at the meeting of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club.
- LP writes cheque to: YMCA amount: $110.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research RE: Thanks Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi
for proposing him as a candidate for the 1953 Nobel Prize in
Chemistry. Goes on to give his personal biography and to give credit to W.M. Latimer and W. H. Rodebush for the discovery
of the hydrogen bond. Discusses his recent work with protein structures.
Invites him to visit Pasadena and to speak at Caltech. [copy of LP's biography and scientific work included] [letter from
Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi to LP 11-8-52, letter from Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi to LP 11-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
- Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: thanks LP for his response to their letter and his enthusiasm to help them determine
the correct structure of an alkaloid crystal that they are working on. Is glad to
hear of the progression of LP's protein structure work. Mentions the progression of their new chemistry building. [letter
from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 11-18-52, letter from LP to Prof. Toole 11-26-52]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: Recommendations for modifying the requirements required for a master's degree in chemistry.
[Related letter from Stuart J. Bates to LP 10-23-52].
- Letter from LP to R. P. Sharp RE: Informs Prof. Sharp that he enclosed a memorandum to Dean Watson that should take care of
the matter to the Division of Geological Sciences. [Letter from Prof. Sharp to LP 10-20-52]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to AHP RE: Thanks her for the recent letter. Describes his current living conditions in England.
Is enjoying the "plays and lectures and books and societies." Lists some of his expenses and discusses what he might do for
Christmas. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
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November 22
- Letter from Emanuel H. Bloch, attorney for the Rosenbergs, to LP RE: Concerned that the severity of the sentence imposed upon
his clients is unwarrented, especially when the scientific evidence of the case is considered. Enclosed is an affidavit regarding
the scientific evidence written by professor J.D. Bernal.
- Letter from Wm. S. Wilson of the Geophysical Institute of the U. of Alaska, to LP RE: find that they are able to consider
Dr. Gunnar Bergman for a position in their dept. of chem. Asks LP to give them
info. about Dr. Bergman and also request that he considers a visit there for some lectures. [letter of response from LP to
Dr. Wilson 11-28-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Good Neighbor Imports amount: $5.45
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $40.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Claremont Hand Prints amount: $30.00
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article "An Investigation of Blood-Groups and a Search for Sickle-Cell Trait in Yemenite
Jews." Original article printed in The Lancet November 22, 1952. [article also in LP Science Box 6.012]
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November 23
- Stuart J. Bates to LP RE: The Committee on Undergraduate and Fifth-year Study accepts LP's request for changes to the Masters
program in chemistry. [Related letter from LP to Watson 11-21-52].
- LP to Dean Watson RE: LP recommends changes to a chemistry course offered for geology students.
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November 24
- AHP writes cheque to: Schreiners Gift Shop amount: $6.82
- Letter from Prof. Wendell N. Stanley of the Virus Lab, U of California Berkeley to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes
that he would consider hiring recommended Dr. Donahue for a tenured
position at U of Cal at Berkeley, however, there are no such positions available. There might be an available position in
the lab. Was glad to see LP at the opening ceremonies of the new building. [letter
from LP to Prof. Wendell N. Stanley 11-19-52, letter from Prof. Stanley to LP 5-18-53 ] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].
- LP Science: Box 14.017. F.A.S. Newsletter discusses issues related to nuclear weapons and atomic energy.
- Letter from Dr. Robert Berg, of the Massachussetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Writes that he is looking forward to seeing
LP at the meetings on 12-12-52 and 12-3-52. Gives LP an overview of the agenda and requests a current address. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
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November 25
- LP attends a biology seminar given by Robley Williams, where he is shown a slide of sodium ribonucleate. He notes that the
small fibrils have a diameter of 15 angstroms. [LP relates this in notes written on 11-26-52]. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles].
- Letter from LP to Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chemie Solvay, RE: Notifies Timmermans that he is preparing
the report on protein structure and configuration that will be presented at the 1953 meeting of the institute and will mail
it soon. [In reply to 11-15-52 letter from Timmermans to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter to Mr. Myron A. Bantrell RE: writes that he has just returned from Cambridge, England and received more info about
the Junior Fellows of Trinity College. Emphasizes again that he feels that the
California Society of Fellows would, over time, make a significant contribution to the development of outstanding men in this
country.
- Letter from LP to Mr. George Guthrie RE: Writes that he was not able to help in the matter of making contacts for Mr. Guthrie
while in Portland at Reed college or elsewhere, due to circumstances
being unfavorable at the time. Installing a chapter of Sigma Xi at the Medical School took up most of his time. [note from
George Guthrie to LP 10-31-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King RE: is interested to hear of the Science and Technology division of the ASP's proposal
for a discussion of the resonance controversy in the Soviet Union.
Does not think that he will be able to participate in the symposium. [letter from Dr. Murray Vernon King to LP 10-18-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. T. McBee of Purdue U. RE: Is sorry to hear that Dr. Donahue was not interested in the job that Dr.
McBee offered him. As to John Turkevich, LP feels he would be an excellent
man for senior physical chemist at Purdue. [letter from Dr. McBee to LP 11-17-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. William Squire RE: in response to the letter and paper that Dr. Squire sent him, he gives comments and
suggestions. The paper pertains to the subject of electronegativity [letter
from Dr. Squire to LP 11-12-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: The New Yorker amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Tuberculosis Association amount: $2.00
- LP writes cheque to: CIT Bookstore amount: $27.91
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Tech. amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Peter S. Pauling amount: $100.00
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: H. A. Moe sends LP a copy
of "Answers by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to the Questionnaire Submitted by The Select Committee of The
House of Representatives of the United States Created by House Resolution 561 Eighty-second Congress, Second Session to Investigate
Foundations and Comparable Organizations." Would like acknowledgment of its delivery and feedback of the content. [329 pages][Filed
under LP Science: Box 14.012]
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November 26
- 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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November 27
- AHP writes cheque to: Health Co. amount: $35.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Autobooks amount: $4.12
- Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to LP RE: thanks LP for sending
his biography so that Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi may propose him for a Nobel Prize
in Chemistry. Is especially interested in LP's work with keratin and myosin. Mentions his own work with the myosin molecule
and will send reprints of his paper as soon as it is complete. [letter from
LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi 11-21-52, letter from LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi to LP 1-7-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
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November 28
- 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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November 29
- LP continues lab work on nucleic acid structure. He works on the helical arrangements of a PO4 tetrahedron.
- Letter from C. E. Larson of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to LP RE: writes that it has been a pleasure to have Professor V.
Shomaker on temporary assignment with their laboratory. Explains that the
arrangements are designed to enrich the experience of faculty members in the field of nuclear energy to the ultimate benefit
of their home institutions. Hopes to continue this relationship in the future.
[letter of response from LP to Dr. C. E. Larson 12-5-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: The New Statesman and Nation [location?] article entitled "Trial By Passport" RE: cynical poem about the government's visa and passport policy and its unfairness.
- AHP writes cheque to: Mercy D. Woods amount: $7.75
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November 30
- Letter from Roy A. Keller of the U of Arizona, to LP RE: informs LP to that he wrote to him earlier indicating that he was
interested in working in their division leading to a degree of Doctor of
Philosophy with physical chemistry as his major subject. He was referred to Prof. Carl Niemann and they set up an interview
time in December. He wants to verify that this time will be convenient for
LP. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Keller 12-4-52].
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