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December 2, 1952
 
Notes re: calculations on RNA
Notes re: calculations on RNA. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • Letter from Mr. Charles M. Apt RE: refers to a suggestion from 11-5-? letter from LP concerning research fellowship application to Cancer Research Foundation. Mentions having spoken to Prof. D.P. Shoemaker about "search for a suitable problem in the structure of proteins." Mentions Shoemaker's proposal that Apt look into Todd's proposed structures of nucleic acids in light of LP's work with Dr. Corey and polypeptides. Asks LP's opinion of the proposal. [includes a 1-26-52 Qualification for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship letter of recommendation from L. A. K. Staneley of New College, Oxford, England.] [NOTE: talked with LP in Cambridge. Letter from LP 4-9-52]
  • Letter from Ed A. Doisy to LP RE: thanks LP for sending the materials that he requested. [letter from LP to E. A. Doisy 11-19-52].
  • Letter from Mohamed Kira of Egypt to LP RE: writes that he is interested in applying for one of their one year scholarships as a research chemist in the organic chemical laboratory. Goes on to describe his educational, research and work experience. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Kira 12-15-52].
  • AHP writes cheque to: Byron C. Hopper amount: $10.00
  • Letter from Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones, F.R.S. to LP RE: writes in regard to a letter from Martin Karplus from Gates and Crellin Labs stating that he would like to work in the Theoretical Chemistry group with him there in England. Writes to LP to let him know that he, Sir John Lennard-Jones, will be shortly moving to accept a position as a Principal of a new university. He hopes this will not affect Martin Karplus' plans. [letter from LP to Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones 12-15-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #172 (Lennard-Jones, Sir John E.)].
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