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January 27, 1953
 
LP to Herbert Kahler
LP to Herbert Kahler. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Kahler, National Institutes of Health, RE: Thanks Kahler for the information regarding nucleic acid diameters. [In reply to letter from Kahler to LP 1-21-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
  • Letter from LP to Roger Hayward, RE: Informs Hayward that he is sending in the complete manuscript for the second edition of General Chemistry to the publisher on 2-3-53, and that Hayward should send LP the completed figures for the book as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
  • Letter from H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, to LP RE: [Written entirely in German]. [In reply to 1-2-53 letter from LP to Weber, reply from LP to Weber 2-3-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
  • Letter from LP to L.P. Eisenhart, American Philosophical Society, RE: Would be pleased to represent the Society and both inauguration ceremonies. [In reply to letter from Eisenhart to LP 1-22-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
  • Letter from M.L. Anson of Lever Brothers Company RE: Includes a copy of the "tentative program for the Gordon Protein Conference." Suggests that the program be more homogeneous in nature and encourages LP to make his paper emphasize the more understandable aspects of protein chemistry, rather than all the technical info. Hopes to see LP at the conference. [LP reply letter 3-30-53].
  • Letter from Dr. Zevi W. Salsburg to LP RE: requests that LP fill out a form as part of an application that Dr. Salsburg is submitting for a post-doctoral fellowship to the National Research Council. [copy of filled out application included with letter] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Salsburg 2-2-53].
  • Note from Mr. Henry Schuman to LP RE: invites LP to write a young people's book for his new series "Man and His World." [note not dated] [letter from LP to Mr. Schuman 1-27-53].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Henry Schuman RE: appreciates MR. Schuman's suggestion that he prepare a young people's book for his new series "Man and His World." Unfortunately he is so busy with other things at this time that it is impossible. [note from Mr. Henry Schuman to LP 1-27-53, note of response from Mr. Schuman to LP 1-27-53].
  • Note from Mr. Schuman to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and is sorry he cannot write the book. Requests any suggestions that LP might have for another person that would be appropriate to write the book for him entitled "Living with the Atom." [note not dated] [letter from LP to Mr. Schuman 1-27-53].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Charles C. Thomas RE: thanks him for his letter and his suggestion for a small book on the structure of proteins and nucleic acids. Dr. Itano sounds interested in recording his work on sickle cell and hemoglobin in the book.
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Robert D. Vold RE: writes that Richard Goldberg has requested that LP write to Prof. Vold about him. Suggests him for work at the Dept. of Chem. At USC. [letter from Prof. Vold to LP 1-20-53, letter of response from Prof. Vold to LP 1-30-53].
  • Letter from Andrew H. Neilly, Jr. of John Sons, Inc., to LP RE: tells LP about the publication of their latest book, "Non-Aqueous Solvents," by Profs. Audrieth and Kleinberg. Sends a copy. Goes on to discuss the purpose of the book. Requests LP's comments on the book. [filed under W: Correspondence 1953] [letter of response from LP to Mr. Neilly, Jr. 4-3-53].
  • Letter from R.V. Bartz to LP, R.F. Bacher RE: Requests reports be made for the departments of Chemistry and Physics for the 1951-1952 academic year for grant purposes.
  • AHP writes cheque to: Director of Internal Revenue amount: $13.84
  • AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Theodore Dunham amount: $250.00
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