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December - General
- Pauling Scrapbook: Fortune magazine article entitled "The Instrument Frontier" RE: discusses laboratory tools and x-ray diffraction pattern tools in reference
to LP. [picture of LP with molecule
model included with article.]
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. "Let There be Light on Academic Freedom", Monroe E. Deutsch, The Pacific Spectator, WInter 1952.
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint from Blood, The Journal of Hematology of "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. V. The Distribution of Type S (Sickle Cell) Hemoglobin and Type F (Alkali Resistant)
Hemoglobin within the Red Cell Population in Sickle Cell Anemia."
- LP Science: Box 15.004. A copy of the "McLean Hospital Christmas Program," listing events from December 18 through January
1.
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December 1
- LP performs calculations that measure features of RNA. He comments on samples given to him from Cold Springs Harbor Labs as
possibly being more dehydrated than other samples, thereby giving a clearer picture. He also comments that Astbury might be
correct on one of his measurements. He remarks that for the geometry to work, he must squeeze the phosphate groups closer
together.
- Letter from Josephine Leighton, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Acknowedges receipt of LP's letter to Moe. [In reply
to letter from LP to Moe 12-1-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Finbak RE: writes that he is sorry to hear of his disease. Describes his own experience with the disease
and how he managed to deal with it by adhering to a low protein diet
recommended by a Dr. Addis. He hopes to visit Norway and Dr. Finbak next summer, and is currently studying the problem of
the structure of proteins.
- Letter from LP to Dr. O. Bastiansen RE: LP writes that he was glad to receive the letter about Dr. Finbak and Finbak's condition
with kidney disease. Asks for further information about the case. Says
that he has talked with Dr. Lippman about Dr. Finbak's symptoms with the kidney disease. Is glad to hear of their new electron
diffraction apparatus. [letter of response from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 12-6-52].
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December 2
- 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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December 3
- LP performs further lab work on the configuration of ribo-furanose in his work on nucleic acid structure.
- Letter from Louis B. Wright to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a carbon of his 11-26-52 letter to Moe. Agrees with LP's view, and is going to write Moe as well. Enclosed is a copy of Wright's letter to Moe. [Filed
under LP Science: 14.010].
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December 4
- Letter from Professor F.H. van den Dungen, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, to LP RE: [Written in French]. [Reply
from LP to Dungen 1-15-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from Jorge Guerra Deben of the "Banco de Fomento Agricola e endustrial de cuba" to LP RE: thanks LP for the attention
and interest that he has shown towards his request as well as for the kind
remarks.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Roy Glauber of the Physics Department, Harvard University RE: AHP found a pair of pants around the house
with travelers checks in them amounting to $60. LP returns the $
now. The pants aren't worth returning.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Roy A. Keller RE: in response to Mr. Keller's letter, LP confirms that an interview on December 29 would
be just fine. [letter from Mr. Keller to LP 1-30-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $25.00
- LP writes cheque to: Franchise Tax Board amount: $114.27
- Letter from LP to B.V. Bartz RE: responds to B.V. Bartz's memo regarding Caltech faculty visits. LP will take the matter up
with the Chemistry department faculty. [memo from B.V. Bartz to LP 11-28-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Hertenstein RE: the incorporation of a doorway into the new laboratory in honor of a donor. Also details
design ideas for the steps into the building and how they should illustrate the biology and chemistry within.
- Letter from LP to R. P. Sharp RE: Recommends Hutchinson as a future staff member. Also discusses the possibility of employing
George Simpson, if he is indeed interested.
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December 5
- Letter from Richard J. Block of The Borden Co. to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of response on 11-26-52. Says that they are taking LP's advice and are presenting the alpha-helix as the principle
structural feature of certain fibrous and globular proteins. They would also like to include one of LP's drawings of the alpha-helix
in their book. [letter from LP 11-26-52, letter from Mr. Block 11-10-52.]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. E. Larson of Oak Ridge National Laboratory RE: thanks Dr. Larson for the letter of 11-29-52, and writes that Prof. Shomaker was pleased with his visit with them. [letter from
Dr. Larson to LP 11-29-52].
- Note from Mrs. Ruth F. Walsted to LP RE: writes to LP of her desire to work at Cal Tech so she can move from the East coast
and be closer to her children who are all on the west coast. [copy of
resume included with letter] [letter of response from LP to Mrs. Walsted 1-23-53, related letter from LP to Prof. Draper 1-23-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Bills Liquor Mart amount: $18.40
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00
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December 6
- LP continues with his nucleic acid structure determination. He performs calculations regarding the bond angles and spacing
of the nitrogen atom and various carbons. He then writes down parameters for the entire structure, noting that some values
will need small adjustments. Recalculations are then listed.
- Letter from Dr. Otto Bastiansen to LP RE: Thanks LP very much for his letter. Has acquired current information about Dr. Finbak's
condition. Believes that LP's suggestions are of great help to Dr.
Finbak. [letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen 12-1-52, follow-up letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 12-26-52].
- Note from Mr. F. Hilton to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of response, but still finds that his original question about the
probability distribution function in quantum mechanics remains unanswered in
his mind. Says he will look up some information in LP's Introduction to Quantum Mechanics book. [letter from LP to Mr. Hilton 9-17-52, follow up note from Mr. Hilton to LP 12-25-52, letter of
response from LP 1-5-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: California Institute of Technology Students' Day 1952 Program RE: lists LP to give the Luncheon address.
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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December 7
- LP performs further calculations in determination of the structure of nucleic acids. Writes at the bottom, "There has been
some improvement - not enough; but I shall stop here for the present".
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Thanks them for their gift of $100 to buy "a coat and some woolies." Tells them
of his stay in Europe. Is expecting to to into the myoglobin program there. [filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family
Box 5.020]
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December 8
- LP flies out of Los Angeles, en-route to Washington D.C.
- Letter from Mr. H. H. Wheeler to LP RE: requests suggestions from LP regarding materials for making a sulphur retort or still.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Wheeler 12-15-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- LP writes cheque to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $366.28
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December 9
- LP arrives in Washington D.C. and then flies to New York and takes train from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie. He is
staying at the Founder's Suite at Vassar.
- Letter from D.P. Riley, The Royal Institution, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the information on Sherman Cross strips and punched
cards for performing calculations. Mentions that he may look into utilizing a digital computer in the future. Riley says that
he has not made any more progress with the gamma-helix. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. J. G. Mingle RE: writes in response to Dr. Mingle's letter a critique
of the modified paragraph intended to be included in his manuscript. In
reference to his other manuscript, LP writes that it is generally interesting and goes on to give a few suggestions. [letter
from Dr. Mingle to LP 11-5-52].
- Memo from LP to Sam Phillips RE: writes that his teacher, Mr. Zink, of the Groton School mentioned him in a letter and so
LP would like to speak to him sometime.
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- Memo from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to A. Rich RE: suggests that he try to make fibers of sodium thymonucleate by the
use of plasticizers. Asks for a sample to be sent to Dr. Marsh, who is
making a spectrometer investigation of it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #267 File: (Rich, Alexander)].
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December 10
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $8.83
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $10.55
- AHP writes cheque to: Hop - Up Magazine Road and Track amount: $3.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Othello Recording Corporation amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Mara Lama Mutual Water Co. amount: $8.29
- AHP writes cheque to: Tuttle Brothers Nurseries amount: $30.14
- AHP writes cheque to: The American Indian Fund amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $8.05
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Company of California amount: $7.52
- AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Co. amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: California Legislative Conference amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $11.44
- AHP writes cheque to: Allan Knight Chalmers [for the John Taft Roseborough Defense] amount: $25.00
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December 11
- LP leaves Poughkeepsie for Boston.
- LP checks into the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston. [Receipt, Checkout 12-13-52].
- Letter from Jack Sherman of the Texas Company to LP RE: writes that he was sorry not to have been able to hear LP speak on
"The structure of proteins" at Vassar recently. Goes on to discuss his
recent work with IBM machine activities and the problem of preparing a set of IBM cards containing the Physical Constant and
Thermodynamic Data of API Research Project 44. [letter of response
from LP to Dr. Jack Sherman 12-15-52].
- LP Science: Box 14.012. Court notes from the House of Representatives, Select Committee to Investigate Tax-Exempt Foundations
and Comparable Organizations. [22 pages]
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December 12
- LP attends a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Massachusettes General Hospital in Boston.
- Letter from D. Hall, Lecturer in Chemistry, Auckland University College (U of New Zealand) to LP RE: writes that he was about
to begin an X-ray investigation on the structure of the compound
Pd(NH3)2 Cl3 when he discovered that work along those lines was proceeding in Cal Tech laboratories. Requests that LP send him word about
which compounds they have structurally determined as
well as which they are currently studying and finally, in which journals such work has been published. [note in the upper
left: "Eddie: What is the situation? LP." Note in pencil on lower left: "Copy of
answers for EWH."] [memo from E.W.H. to LP RE: their work with PdCl3 2NH3 included with this letter, letter of response from LP to Mr. D. Hall 1-8-53].
- Letter from W. R. Varney of Cal Tech to LP RE: thanks LP on behalf of the Faculty Committee for the help he gave "Student's
Day." Encloses a statistical survey indicating the effectiveness of the
event. [survey included with the letter].
- LP Science: Box 15.004. Document titled Massachussetts General Hospital Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, December 12 and 13, 1952. [also included are loose sheets of a Summary of Research Expenses].
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December 13
- LP checks out of the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston.
- LP attends a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Massachusettes General Hospital in Boston.
- Letter from Dr. Leonard S. Lerman to LP RE: writes that he plans to be in Pasadena between the 23rd and the 28th of December. Would appreciate discussing the hapten paper at that time at which time
he will have the first draft of it. [letter from Dr. Lerman to LP 11-4-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Road and Track Magazine amount: $7.65
- LP Science: Box 15.004. Handwritten notes by LP concerning the Massachussetts General Hospital Scientific Advisory Committee
Meeting [also held on 12-12-52] [3 pages] [note: doodles in some of the margins].
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December 14
- LP leaves Boston and returns to Los Angeles.
- LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020. Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP written in German.
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December 15
- Letter from Jerry Donohue, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Discusses various technical aspects of protein helices with
regard to bond-angle strain. Mentions that Francis Crick's letter to Nature that covers alpha-keratin appeared in the 11-22-52 issue, and that he was embarrased because he thought that his and Pauling's letters would appear together. [Reply from LP
to Donohue 12-23-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Mohamed Kira RE: answers Dr. Kira's letter by enclosing an application form for the Arthur Amos Noyes
Fellowship in Chemistry. [letter from Mr. Mohamed Kira to LP 12-2-52].
- Letter from Dr. R. F. Mouton to LP RE: writes in reference to their discussion concerning the interest of oxypolygelatin as
a suitable human albumin substitute, which they had at the Second
International Congress of Biochemistry in Paris. Requests reprints and other documentation that LP mentioned was available
on the subject, as he is currently building up a biochemical laboratory
specializing in the study of methods of isolation and characterization of proteins and other natural macromolecules. [letter
of response from LP to Dr. Mouton 12-23-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jack Sherman RE: responds to Dr. Sherman's letter and discusses his lecture at Vassar. Is glad to learn
about his success with the IBM cards at the API meeting in Chicago. [letter
from Dr. Sherman to LP 12-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. H. Wheeler RE: in response to Mr. Wheeler's letter, he writes that Cal Tech does not carry on the
sort of work that Mr. Wheeler enquires about. [letter from Mr. Wheeler to LP
12-8-52].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Dry Cleaners amount: $3.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. Sir Lennard-Jones, F.R.S. RE: writes of his gladness to learn that Sir John Lennard-Jones will be
accepting a position as Principal of a new university in England. Goes on
to state his opinions about Universities in England. Mentions that he will continue to work with Martin Karplus in deciding
where he should continue his training after he receives his doctorate at
Caltech. [letter from Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones to LP 12-2-52, letter from Sir John Lennard-Jones to LP 1-12-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #172 (Lennard-Jones, Sir John E.)].
- Article from Chemical and Engineering News challenging the claims that have been made out of the health benefits of chlorophyll. [Filed under LP Science: Box 10.001]
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December 16
- Letter from Jerry Donohue, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Includes calculations of radial distribution functions for various
helical protein structures. Discusses technicalities of protein structure. [Letter in reply from LP to Donohue 1-20-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: thanks LP for loaning him some slides and sends them back. Hopes that LP has received
the letter from their chairman of the lecture committee inviting him to
spend a week at Yale as the Treat B. Johnson lecturer. [related letter from Beatrice Wulf to Bernice F. Salaman 11-14-52, following letter from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 2-13-53. ] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from R. P. Sharp to LP RE: Informs LP of the official change in credits for Physical Chemistry. Also thanks him for
his assistance in the matter of possibly hiring Hutchinson. [letter from LP to Sharp 12-4-52]
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December 17
- Speech by LP at Farewell Dinner for Richard Lippman, No Title, [re: praise for Dr. Lippman] Los Angeles, California. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s]
- Note from Allan Beek to Head, Department of Chemistry RE: Note regarding the use of computers in the progress of chemistry
and in particular the use of magnetic and polarizing properties in the
input and output equipment. [letter of response from LP 12-19-52].
- Letter from G. M. Volkoff of the U. of B.C., to LP RE: writes this letter as a postscript to his letter of 11-3-52. Tells LP of the status of a matter involving one of LP's students, Mr. Tseng, who was
applying to transfer to U of B.C.
- Letter from Dr. David Tyler of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine to LP RE: asks when LP might be available
to visit them and give a lecture at the Medical Association session. [letter
from LP to Dr. David Tyler 12-23-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Tyler, David.)].
- Letter from G.W. Beadle to Committee on Contracts RE: Proposal by the biology department to conduct a 5 year research program
with the Lilly Company under the title "Studies in Immunogenetics." Approval requested. [Letter from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts
Committee 12-18-52, Linus Pauling to Lindvall 12-19-52].
- LP Peace Section: Box 4.009. Flyer for a discussion meeting titled "Academic Freedom and Government" put on in part by the
American Association of Scientific Workers, of which LP was Vice President.
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December 18
- LP performs calculations regarding the equitorial intensities of nucleic acids.
- Letter from H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, to LP RE: [Written entirely in German]. [In reply to 10-7-52 letter from LP to H.H. Weber, reply from LP to H.H. Weber 1-2-52]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Request for LP's opinion regarding four possible fellows.
[Response from LP to Moe 12-23-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from Michael Even-Ari of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem to LP RE: Requests that LP give them his opinion of a Dr.
Ernst D. Bergmann as a consideration for a second Full Professor in
Organic Chemistry. They are considering hiring Dr. Bergmann and request references. [letter of response from LP 1-06-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $24.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. K. Ingold RE: Congratulates him on his award of the Royal Medal for 1952. [letter from E.N. Ingold
to LP 7-16-52, note of response from Prof. Ingold to LP 12-29-52] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #144 (Ingold, Christopher K.)].
- Letter from G.W. Green to F.C. Lindwall, Chairman, Contracts Committee. Details five unclassified contracts that are planned
to be issued. [Handwritten note reads "Dec. 31 Committee voted to turn down all restriction on pub."].
- Letter from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts Committee RE: Asks consideration of the 12-17-52 Biology Department proposal for a research program with the Lilly Company. [Reply from LP to Lindvall 12-19-52].
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December 19
- LP uses the Cochran, Crick and Vand formula to perform various calculations on nucleic acid structures.
- Letter from LP to A.R. Todd, University of Cambridge RE: Mentions that he is happy that Todd has succeeded in synthesizing
three coenzymes. He goes on to discuss the fact that he knows people at the Cavendish are working on the problem of nucleic
acid structure, and would like to avoid duplicating their experiments. LP would be thankful if crystalline nucleic acid would
be sent his way. He writes that he may tackle the problem of structure by first doing investigations into generic phosphate
diesters. He then states that he thinks he and Corey have determined a structure for nucleic acid which is quite "beautiful,"
and he states that he has no doubt as to the correctness of it. He ends by mentioning that he is becoming interested in determining
the structure of ATP [Todd synthesized ATP in 1948?]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: In response to a newspaper clipping sent by Moe to LP
regarding the work of "Todd" with coenzymes, LP discusses his work and many achievements. LP also states that he has recently
elucidated the structure of nucleic acids, which he and Corey will announce in a month. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Allan Beek RE: Is interested in Mr. Beek's letter of 12-17-52. However, does not have much to say about it. [letter from Mr. Beek to LP 12-17-52]
- Letter from LP to Lindvall RE: The proposal of the biology department's entering into research with the Lilly Company is satisfactory,
but that the agreement be rewritten so the impression is not that the research is being done for Lilly. [Letter from F.C.
Lindvall to Contracts Committee 12-18-52].
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December 20
- LP records various atomic coordinates of nucleic acids in his research notebook.
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Berry and Grassmueck amount: $24.16
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $14.08
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
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December 22
- Letter from LP to Roger Hayward, RE: Contains written instructions for a drawing of Pauling's model of nucleic acid structure.
[Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Professor J. Timmermans to LP RE: Has just received LP's paper and finds it of great interest. It will be edited
and then printed for the Solvay Meeting in April 1953. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Memo from LP to J.J. Blum RE: writes that he suggests Blum consider creatine, phosphocreatine, or creatinine for the crystalline
structure found in the Lotmar Picken patterns. [Filed under LP Science: 8.004].
- Letter from Dr. Hans Linser to LP RE: Requests a reprint including a schematic picture of LP's structure of the contracted
protein-chain, e.g. alpha-Keratin. [note in pencil at top:
"Osterreichische Steckstoffwerke Austria"][letter of response from LP to Dr. Lisner 1-14-53]
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- LP writes cheque to: Alvin's Photo Supply amount: $93.05
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $30.99
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Tells of his stay in Europe. Tells LP and AHP that he will be going to Austria
in a couple days to spend Christmas with friends of his travelling companion Mike Bennett. Informs them that he is currently
staying in a student house for twenty cents a day, and that prices for things are about twice what they were two years ago.
Would like LP to send him design drawings of wire swimming pool chairs so he can make a couple. Has not done any Christmas
shopping yet. [filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
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December 23
- LP writes a statement that refutes the statements of Louis Budenz before US Congress that LP has been a member of the Communist
party. He calls him a "professional liar". [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1952a].
- Letter from J.T. Randall, King's College, to LP RE: Is preparing a Faraday Society meeting for 3-26-53 to discuss the structural problems involving collagen. [Reply from LP to Randall 12-31-52]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue, Cavendish Laboratory, RE: Discusses technical aspects of various alpha-helix models. Also
mentions frustration over the fact that the Pauling/Corey paper has not been published in Nature, despite its earlier submittal when compared to Crick's paper. [In reply to 12-16-52 letter from Donohue to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- LP writes a series of four letters, opinions regarding their worthiness for a Guggenheim Fellowship for Dr. Yakel, Dr. Berry,
Dr. Wright and Dr. Vold. [Filed under LP Science: 14.010].
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. F. Mouton RE: writes that he has sent him a reprint on Oxypolygelatin as Dr. Mouton requested. Is
glad to hear of his interests in the fractionation of this material. [letter from
Dr. Mouton to LP 12-15-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: [publication unknown, Los Angeles Herald and Express?] article entitled "Former Red Names 30 As Communists" RE: discusses in detail Louis Budenz and his accusatory list of
communists, their denials.
- AHP writes cheque to: Berry and Grassmueck amount: $25.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine RE: in response to Dr. Tyler's invitation,
writes that his schedule will not bring him to that area of the world
anytime soon in order to give a speech at the Medical Association session, though April might present a possibility. [letter
from Dr. David Tyler to LP 12-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#331, file: (Tyler, David.)].
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December 24
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles Herald and Express article entitled "Denials Fly, At Budenz Red List" RE: discusses the vehement denials by persons among the 30 scholars and
officials of leading
educational foundations named by Louis Budenz as members of the Communist party. Includes a statement by LP about Budenz.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Independent article entitled "Ex-Red Tabs Pauling in House Quiz" RE: discusses former Communist Louis F. Budenz' accusation that LP was
connected with
"the Reds."
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News article entitled "Budenz Lies Says Caltech's Dr. Pauling" RE: discusses Budenz' accusations and includes some of LP's statements
in response, citing LP's as
"the most heated denial of Budenz' new testimony."
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles, The Mirror article entitled "Ex-Red Branded 'Liar' by Noted Caltech Savant" RE: discusses Budenz' accusations and LP's responses.
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00
- Letter from Peter Pauling to AHP RE: Wishes her a happy birthday. Tells about his stay in Austria with the family of the Director
of an iron mining company. [filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family Box 5.020]
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December 25
- Note from Mr. F. Hilton to LP RE: writes that he has gone into the operation that forms the subject of his last letter and
thinks that his is right. Sketches out the operation for LP in his note. [Note from
Mr. Hilton to LP 12-6-52, letter of response from LP to Mr. Hilton 1-5-53].
- Note from Dr. N. A. Sorensen to LP RE: Reports to LP the condition of Prof. Finbak, who was recently battling an infection
of some sort, as well as the disease nephritis. [letter of response from LP to
Dr. Sorensen 2-3-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Lucile P. Jenkins amount: $10.00
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. Article: "World Clemency Cry [for Rosenbergs] Swells; Last Legal Defense Moves", National Guardian.
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December 26
- Letter from R. Milton Smith, Lawyer, to LP RE: Notes that he was a guest of Linus Jr. in the Pauling's home. From his personal
experience, and his contact with LP's former students, he finds the recent attack on LP - labeling him a communist - reprehensible.
- Letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP RE: Continues to write of Dr. Finbak's health condition and his trouble with nephritis. Believes
now that Dr. Finbak is also suffering from arteriosclerosis, which has in
itself caused the nephritis. Hopes that LP has received all of the information concerning the condition that he desired. [letter
from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 12-6-52, letter of response from LP to Dr.
Bastiansen 1-2-53].
- Letter from William H. Offenhauser, Jr. to LP RE: Refers to an article "Dangers Confronting American Science" that was published
in Science. He feels that the article was unfit for publication and
wants to know how the report was written, checked, prepared for publication and how it was approved by the American Association
of Scientific Workers for publication. He writes to LP
because he saw his name listed in the keyed footnote as vice-president of the Association. [letter of response from LP to
Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. 12-31-52.]
- Note from "Mr. Roberts" to LP RE: about "False charges by 'Red Agents'" against LP. [unsorted correspondence 1952: R] [note
at top: "Personal Scc"]
- Letter from C.L. Perkins, Dr. of Optometry to LP RE: writes a very spirited letter regarding U.S. politics with Russia, and
the Red scare.
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December 27
- Letter from Dr. Cornelius B. Van Niel to Dr. Lee DuBridge, cc: LP RE: proposes and describes an approach that will assist
in clarifying the situation in which pronouncements made by ex-communist informers have been given greater credence than contrary
statements made by the persons accused. Wants to use LP's case as an example. [letter from LP to Dr. Van Niel 10-1-52, letter from LP to Dr. Van Niel 1-6-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Van Niel, Cornelius B..)].
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December 28
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December 29
- LP obtains an autographed photo of Albert Schweitzer.
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Has discovered that Louis Budenz testified before the
Cox Commission, which is investigating subversive influences within Foundations, and stated that LP was a member of the Communist
Party. LP finds that the time has come for him to issue a strong statement. Enclosed is the statement. [Filed under LP Science:
14.010].
- Letter from Dr. Jeffries Wyman to LP RE: writes to LP in regard to his possible visit to France in 1954 for a lecture series.
He has spoken with Prof. Courrier of the College de France and to Roche and
the idea is to offer LP the chair for visiting Prof. at the College de France. [letter from LP to Dr. Wyman 11-28-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman 1-6-53].
- Note from C. K. Ingold to LP RE: thanks LP for writing in congratulations about his Royal Medal. Says that he has been traveling
and ill, but is now getting back to work. [letter from LP to Prof. Ingold
12-18-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #144 (Ingold, Christopher K.)].
- Letter from Charles I. Campbell, of the National Research Council, to LP RE: The NRC is conducting a survey of problems affecting
the future of fundamental research. Campbell would like to meet with LP to discuss these issues. [Filed under LP Science:
Box 14.016]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Fritz Laves RE: apologizes for using an expression in a recent paper that is unsatisfying to Dr. Laves
and that it will not reoccur in the next paper. LP inquires about the consistency of the Dr. Laves' letter and published paper.
LP tells of some more work that he has done on intermetallic compounds, but regretfully informs Dr. Laves that it may be awhile
until the results of his recent findings are published. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #219 (1935-1954).
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December 30
- Letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: Writes to LP about the procedure that he should expect to go through in submitting an
article to be included in the American Association of Scientific Workers'
publication on Science and the Art of Peace. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 5-20-52, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 4-8-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
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December 31
- Letter from LP to J.T. Randall, King's College, RE: Says that his trip to the Solvay conference will prevent him from attending
the Faraday Meeting on Connective Tissues. He then mentions that he is excited about the upcoming publication of his work
on nucleic acid structure. He says that he feels nucleic acids most likely have only one stable structure. He also mentions
that he was not pleased with the quality of the x-ray photographs of sodium thymonucleate he was able to obtain in his lab.
He mentions that Randall's are far superior, but LP was still able to go forward with the structure determination. [In reply
to 12-23-52 letter from Randall to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Mr. W. H. Offenhauser, Jr. RE: writes in answer to Mr. Offenhauser's
note to Dr. Bronk that he found the mentioned article non-scientific and unfit for publication. LP reminds him that people
do not always have the same opinions. [letter from Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. to LP 12-26-52, letter of response from Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. to
LP 1-6-53].
- Letter from Olive O. Van Horn of the National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act, to LP RE: writes that though LP's "Open
letter to Congress" is successful, she has some suggestions to make. It
has been redrafted and will be sent to Congress on 1-16-53. [Copy of the redraft of LP's "Open letter to the Member of the Eighty-third congress of the United States" attached] [filed
under unsorted
correspondence 1952].
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to R.B. Corey, E. Hughes, R. Marsh, W.A. Schroeder, cc:LP RE: Discusses the logistics of holding a
meeting for the Industrial Associates on the topic of Protein Chemistry. Would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this
in more detail.
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Institute of Physics amount: $12.00
- LP writes cheque to: Am. Assn. Adv Science amount: $6.50
- LP writes cheque to: Department of Motor Vehicles amount: $63.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Chemical Society amount: $34.00
- LP writes cheque to: W.H. Freeman and Co. amount: $935.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Academy of Arts and Sciences amount: $5.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Physical Society amount: $30.00
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $175.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Society of Naturalists amount: $5.00
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