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January 15, 1953
 
LP to Herbert Kahler
LP to Herbert Kahler. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Kahler, National Institutes of Health, RE: Refers to a letter from Dr. Rowen that states Kahler has diameter values of 20 angstroms for nucleic acid. Mentions that he and Corey have determined a structure for the nucleic acids and would like to cite his work. [Reply from Kahler to LP 1-21-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
  • Letter from LP to Professor F.H. can den Dungen, Institut International de Chemie Solvay, RE: Informs the institute of his travel plans for April of 1953 to go to Brussels of the Ninth Solvay Congress. Also mentions that AHP will not be traveling with him. [In reply to 12-4-52 letter from Dungen to LP, Reply from Dungen to LP 3-12-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
  • Letter to Prof. Theo A. Ashford RE: states that he is indeed interested in investigating some of the complexes that Dr. Ashford is making. Requests that Dr. Ashford sends some samples, esp. metal to metal bonds (platinum methyl compounds), as Prof. J. H. Sturdivant is interested in them. Concerns x-ray determination of crystal structures. Discusses a workshop to be held on 22 June, 1953. [letter from Prof. Ashford 11-19-52].
  • Letter from LP to The Commanding General, Fourth Army, cc: Dr. Burch Re: a letter suggesting that Dr. Coppedge's recruitment be deferred until July 1, 1953, due to a need for his scientific contributions in the clinical investigations of sickle cell treatments at Tulane University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
  • Letter from Victor Peter Kreiter, Jr. to the Dean of Faculty, Cal Tech RE: wishes to obtain application forms for postdoctoral work in chemistry. Plans to continue research work in the field of physical organic chemistry at the post doctorate level. [note in pencil at top of letter: "Ben: you'll probably be hearing from these 2 fellows too, FL" and a note in lower right: "Sent 1-16-53].
  • Letter from H. H. Nordsieck of Procter and Gamble Co., to LP RE: sends a print of the picture taken at the seminar during the dedication of their Miami Valley Laboratories. Also ask LP's assistance in identifying a man in the picture. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Nordsieck 1-29-53].
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel Tel amount: $9.86
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $22.70
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $2.80
  • AHP writes cheque to: Lieberg's amount: $35.01
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Star News amount: $8.75
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms, Inc. amount: $9.86
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern Countries Gas Company amount: $16.75
  • LP writes cheque to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $3872.51
  • AHP writes cheque to: National Wildlife Federation amount: $1.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: March of Dimes amount: $2.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $3.89
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southwest Museum amount: $6.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $23.73
  • AHP writes cheque to: Frank L. Adams D.D.S. amount: $10.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: American Indian Fund amount: $5.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance amount: $10.48
  • AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $8.58
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