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January - General
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Handwritten notes by LP entitled "Tax Computations 1953". Lists royalties
from books and a patent as $17770.23. Details why travel expenses are necessary as an author and scientists in order to gather
information for the books. Lists trips made in 1953 and various expenses incurred on them. Lists professional Societies that
LP is a member of: Nat Acad, ACS meeting, ACS Phys In, ACA, Town Hall, AASW, ACS.SC., Ac Pol Sci, Hemat., Fed Am Sci, NAS,
Am Ac, CIT parking, AAAS, Am P.S., ACS phys, ACS, Faraday, SW Museum, AAUP, CIT Alum, Audubon, Huntington Lib, Nat Parks Asso.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: California Individual Income Tax Return for Calendar Year 1953. Lists
gross income as $30194.49.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1953 Form W-2 from California Institute of Technology to LP. Lists
Total Wages as $14500.08.
- LP Biographical: Rusiness and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1953 Form 1099 from Cornell University Press to LP. Lists royalties
paid as $837.00.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: 1953 Form 1099. Lists Royalties given to LP from W.H. Freeman as $15157.00.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Statement from Allegheny College showing that $300.00 were paid to
LP for being a Phi Beta Kappa Lecturer.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Payment order from the International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry
to LP in the amount of $703.48.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Statement from the University of Buffalo to LP showing a payment of
$500.00 for 5 lectures given April 30 - May 6.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001. RE: Enclosed are various receipts and notes regarding business and travel
expenses during 1953.
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.040. RE: Royalty statement to LP from W.H. Freeman and Company indicating royalties
in the amount of $13157.54 are due to LP for the dates July 1, 1952 to June 20, 1953.
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Pamphlet A Study of Hemoglobin Values in New South Wales, issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council in 1953. [from the University of Sydney].
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article "Discontinuous Lattice Changes in Haemoglobin Crystals," by H. E. Huxley and J.
C. Kendrew. Original article printed in Acta Crystallographica, Vol. 6, Part 1, January 1953.
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Article "Thalassemia (MicroKarterocytosis) and Drepanocytosis: Their Forms and Genetics," by Dr. Ignazio
Gatto, from the Pediatric Clinic of the University of Palermo, Italy.
- LP Science: Box 10.003b. Pamphlet Fluoridation: Compulsory Experimental Mass Medication, by Golda Rundle. Addresses the issue of fluoridation of drinking water. [19 pages]
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January 1
- Manuscript from "JBK" on Pressure Synthesis of Proteins and Polypeptides [filed under file P: Correspondence 1953, box # 254].
- Letter from Herbert S. Rhinesmith to LP RE: enjoyed LP's recent visit to Allegheny College. Goes on to discuss the after effects
of LP's visit and his own plans for the future. [letter not dated] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Rhinesmith 12-2-53].
- List of publications for the Institute of Physical Chemistry 1953 [filed under box #345. U: Correspondence, 1953.]
- AHP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $75.00
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. Article: "Atom Scientist Urey Voices 'Doubt' on Rosenberg Verdict", National Guardian, 1-1-53.
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. Paid Advertisement : "Must the Rosenbergs Die?", Emergency Committee for the Arts and
Professions to Secure Clemency for the Rosenbergs.
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.033. "Notes on the Rosenberg Case", Author Unknown, 1953.
- LP Science: Box 6.002. LP research notes discussing the compound helical structure of collagen.
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January 2
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry C. Thomas, Yale University, RE: Is pleased to accept the invitation to lecture at Yale in spring
of 1953. He tentatively chooses dates of 4-17-53, 4-20-53, and 4-21-53 for lectures. Mentions that the topic would be the structures of proteins and nucleic acids, which has not yet been published.
[In reply to letter from Thomas to LP 11-13-52, reply from Thomas to LP 1-16-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Professor H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, RE: Would be pleased to speak as much as possible on the
upcoming trip to Europe to participate in a protein conference. Mentions his intentions of purchasing an automobile with AHP
and touring Europe in it. States that he has not been working on the protein problem for the past two months, but has instead
concentrated on the structure of nucleic acids. States that the structure is a complicated one, but that he believes it to
be correct. [In reply to 12-18-52 letter from H.H. Weber to LP, reply from Weber to LP 1-27-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter to Dr. Bentley Glass, Secretary of American Society of Naturalists RE: accepts Dr.
Glass' invitation as a member of the society and sends his 1953 year's dues. [letters to LP 9-29-52 and 11-11-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen RE: Thanks him for the letters. He has also heard from
Sorensen about Finbak. He has heard that it is actually nephritis that if not properly treated ahead
of time can lead to arteriosclerosis. [letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 12-26-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bernard E. Schaar RE: writes to congratulate him for receiving the 1952
Honor Scroll Award of the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Chemists.
- AHP writes cheque to: Kickham's amount: $49.90
- Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: R.V. Bartz feels that Dow Chemical Company would make a good Industrial Associate. Would like
LP to send them information about Caltech, as he has the best contacts within the company. There is a pencil note at the bottom
of the page that says "Edgar Clay Midland, Mich." [letter from LP to Edgar Clay 1-7-53]
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January 3
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $27.50
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January 4
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January 5
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Response to LP's letter critiquing the Cox Committee's
Questionnaire. Moe writes extensively about the nature of the questionnaire and why LP's observations are incorrect. Also
states, "when, in my testimony, I associated political naivete and professional eminence you were one of the eminent professionals
I had in mind". [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Discusses issues with the illustrator of the revised General Chemistry. Hayward is not pleased with particular arrangements. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Mr. F. Hilton RE: is glad from Mr. Hilton's follow-up letter of 12-25-52 that
he has settled his own question about which he wrote to LP in earlier letters. LP is always open
to questions. [note from Mr. Hilton to LP 12-25-52].
- Note from Miss Rose Lowell of John Marshall High School to LP RE: Asks what the degree of
Ionization of Ca(OH)2 at 0.1 N and 18 degrees C is. [letter of response from LP to Miss Lowell
1-7-53].
- Letter from Dr. Kosuke Ohki to LP RE: tells LP that his second book entitled Quantum
Chemistry of Organic Compounds has recently been published and he is sending LP a copy.
Thanks LP for LP's two books Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and The Nature of the
Chemical Bond. Is unable to send his paper in English yet. [previous letter from Dr. Ohki to LP
6-10-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Ohki 2-5-53].
- Letter from Miss Marian Orans to LP RE: Requests that LP record his views on civil liberties
and academic freedom for their use in discussions as the Student Assembly of the University of
Chicago. [letter of response from LP to Miss Orans 3-11-53] [filed under unsorted
correspondence 1953].
- Letter from Ben May to LP RE: sends LP a "squib" from a publication entitled "Dangers of
Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia for Negroes with Sickle Cell Anemia" with the thought that it might
interest him or one of his associates. [filed under unsorted correspondence 1953].
- Letter from Dr. Melba Phillips to LP RE: thanks LP for sending a letter to Mr. Offenhauser.
Comments on the responses to an article that they recently published. [letter from LP to Dr.
Phillips 1-6-52].
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Daily News article entitled "Stay sought for
convicted atom spies" RE: discusses the Rosenberg case and their search for an stay from
execution.
- Letter from LP to the Chief of Naval Research RE: Sends 14 copies of a progress report covering work done under contract on
the structure and properties of proteins and synthetic polypeptides.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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January 6
- Postcard from Nature to LP confirms receipt of LP and Corey's article on the structure of nucleic acids. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, National Academy of Sciences, RE: LP would like to present an Academy-Research Council
Talk on the subject of Oxypolygelatin as a blood plasma substitute. He also states that if it would be possible, he'd like
to give a speech the following day with the topic "The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids".
- Letter from LP to Mr. M. Even-Ari of the Hebrew University RE: Responds that he, LP, would
certainly recommend Dr. Bergmann as a good candidate for second Full Professor in Organic
Chemistry at the Hebrew University. [letter from Mr. Even-Ari 12-18-52].
- Letter from Jacob Kleinberg of the U of Kansas, Lawrence, to LP RE: writes that he sends LP a
copy of the manuscript entitled The Preparation of a Solid Rhenide as they are almost ready to
submit is for publication. Ask that LP make sure that some material that they quoted from his
letter of 12-15 is correct within the manuscript. [refers to a series of correspondence between LP
and Mr. Kleinberg in 1952, beginning with Dr. Kleinberg to LP 12-11-52] [letter of response
from LP to Dr. Kleinberg 1-12-52].
- Letter from Mr. William H. Offenhauser, Jr. to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter. Writes
that he accepts LP's belief that people who hold other opinions differing from those published
shouldn't be prevented from expressing their opinions, and points out that then the editor of
Science should not have refused to publish his letter of comment on the article that he doesn't
agree with. [letter from LP to Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. 12-31-52, letter of response from LP to Mr.
Offenhauser, Jr. 1-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Wyman RE: Is pleased to learn of the plans being made for his visit to
France in 1954. Does not think he will have any difficulties with his plan to visit France. [letter
from Dr. Wyman to LP 12-29-52, letter of response from Dr. Wyman to LP 4-17-53].
- Letter from Jay A. Young to LP RE: writes to LP in response to LP's letter to the editor in the
December issue of Science, having to do with the ideal college education. [letter of response
from LP to Dr. Jay A. Young 1-20-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Cornelius B. Van Niel RE: in response to the carbon copy of Dr. Van
Niel's letter to DuBridge, writes that he thinks Van Niel's ideas involving the current communist
scandals and accusations are good ones. Includes a copy of a statement that he sent to the
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [letter from Dr. Van Niel to Dr. Lee DuBridge, cc: LP 12-27-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340: File (Van Niel, Cornelius B..)].
- Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP, R.B. Corey, E. Hughes, R. Marsh, W.A. Schroeder RE: Summarizes the results of a meeting regarding
a series of talks that will be given to Industrial Associates on the topic of protein structures. Requests a summary of each
talk to be submitted to LP for review. [letter from R.V. Bartz to LP et. al. proposing the talks 12-31-52][reply from R.B. Corey to LP sent 1-9-53] [letter from LP to R.V. Bartz submitting a compilation of the summaries 1-12-53] [memo from Dr. Shroeder to LP 1-13-53]
- Memo from W.N. Lacey to Professor Niemann cc:LP RE: requests that the budget proposal for graduate scholarships and assistantships
be submitted.
- Memo from W.N. Lacey to Members of the Committee on Graduate Study cc:LP RE: The Association of American Universities proposal
to have a standard date for assistantship and fellowship acceptance has been extended to additional universities. Attached
is list of institutions supporting the list.
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January 7
- Letter from Adrien Albert, Prof. of Medical Chemistry of The Australian National University
RE: states that he is filling in the details for the plans of the chemical wing of the University's
new medical school. Requests a visit with LP at Cal Tech on 4-13-53 to hear the latest research
in LP's department. [LP reply 1-14-53]
- Letter from LP to Miss Rose Lowell RE: Informs Miss Lowell that her question about the
ionization of calcium hydroxide does not have an answer because it is not possible in the
conditions she indicated but goes on to try to best answer the question. [note from Miss Lowell
to LP 1-5-53].
- Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to
LP RE: Offers to give an informal seminar at Caltech on the problem of the contraction and long-range elasticity of the muscle
fiber. [letter from Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyito LP 11-27-52, letter from
LP to Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi 1-13-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
- Memo from E.C. Watson to LP RE: Formulation of an agenda for a meeting with the Academic Council from M.I.T.
- Letter from LP to Dr. DuBridge RE: Agrees with the proposal made by Dr. Van Niel in 12-27-52 Letter.
- Letter from LP to Edgar Clay Britton, of Dow Chemical Company RE: LP sends copies of reports from Caltech regarding chemistry
and biology projects. Encourages Mr. Britton to examine the work going on at Caltech. [Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP asking him
to send this letter 1-2-53]
- Letter from Francis Crick to LP RE: Replies to LP's letter to Jerry Donohue [sent 12-31-52] for him, as he recently left for Switzerland. Encloses two copies of Donohue's Histidine Hydrochloride manuscript as it
was sent to Nature. Informs LP that Dr. Corey has negatives of the figures.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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January 8
- Letter from LP to D.P. Riley, The Royal Institution, RE: Writes that it may be possible for CIT to offer an appointment to
Dr. Arndt. At the end, LP mentions that his and Corey's paper on the keratin alpha-helix is finally being printed in the 1-10-53 edition of Nature. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. B. Biswas of the National Chemical Laboratory of India RE: Thanks
Dr. Biswas, a friend in India, for the art book that he just sent AHP and LP. Asks if he can be of
any assistance to Dr. Biswas and hopes to visit sometime. [letter from Dr. Biswas 2-13-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. D. Hall RE: writes in answer to Mr. Hall's letter of 12-12-52 on the topic
of Cal Tech's work on the structure of PdCl3*2NH3. Writes that Dr. Hughes is currently studying
the structure of the crystals. No other similar compounds are being investigated at Cal Tech. LP
will let Mr. Hall know of Dr. Hughes' results. [letter from Mr. D. Hall to LP 12-12-52].
- LP writes cheque to: Sun Lumber Co. amount: $82.52
- Letter from LP to President Truman RE: writes to ask Pres. Truman to exercise executive
clemency in the case of Ethel Rosenberg and Julius Rosenberg in order to change their death
sentences. Goes on to explain his own position on the case. [letter from LP to President Truman
6-19-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Truman, Harry S.)].
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January 9
- Letter from LP to himself RE: relays how he talked on the phone the previous day with Pierce of the Rosenberg Committee and
agreed to have his name mentioned in an advertisement to appear in the Daily News. However, in the actual publication, CIT
was mentioned which LP asked not to occur.
- Letter from F.C. Lindvall, CIT, to LP RE: Writes that Lee DuBridge believes that it is advantageous to have members of the
contracts committee cleared for classified proposals. [Note dated 1-9-53 by LP: States that Lindvall stated orally that no
classified information had come to the committee since the Vista Project, and that LP's lack of classified clearance did not
interfere].
- Letter from LP to D.P. Riley, The Royal Institution, RE: Writes to say that he has found an error in the radial distribution
functions of the alpha-helix. Some calculations are off by as much as one angstrom. Wishes that any needed corrections be
made. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Mr. D. Gilbertson RE: thanks him for his letter and photograph. Goes on to
describe what the kids are up to. Looks forward to a visit from Mr. Gilbertson and offers any
help he may need.
- Letter from Bernard E. Schaar to LP RE: thanks LP for his congratulations and sends a part of
his acceptance address. Hoped to have seen LP at the A.A.A.S. Meeting. Mentions Mather's
retiring address. [mentioned copy of Dr. Schaar's acceptance address included with letter].
- Memo from R.B. Corey to LP RE: Submits to LP a summary of a talk to be given at the Industrial Associates Conference on Protein
Structure. [memo from R.V. Bartz to Corey asking for summary 1-6-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $21.00
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January 10
- Letter from Wm. Trnka to LP RE: suggests that LP try an experiment to change copper into gold.
[letter of response from LP to Wm. Trnka 1-14-53].
- LP receives four page New York Teacher News reprint about an appeal to the state supreme court regarding the issue of teachers disclosing their affiliation with the
Communist party.
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January 11
- Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to
LP RE: writes that he had a letter from Dean Warren asking him to speak on 2-20-53 at U. of
Cal, wonders if he could also give a seminar at Caltech on 2-23-53 or 2-24-53. [letter from Dr. A.
Szent-Gyorgyi to LP 1-7-53, letter from LP to Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi 1-13-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #300 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
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January 12
- The January issue of the Federation of American Scientists Newsletter is released. A penciled handwritten note reads "We regretted that we couldn't give greater coverage to these hearings - D.H.".
This pertains to a short story regarding the Cox committee investigation of foundation support of "subversive activity". Quoted
in the article is Henry Allen Moe of the Guggenheim Foundation saying that there is a "correlation between academic eminence
and political naivete". [Filed under LP Science: 14.017].
- Letter from Dr. G. E. Burch to LP RE: Asks that LP help defer Dr. Richard Coppedge from
active duty in the Reserves through July 1, as they need his assistance in pushing their program
in their clinical investigations. [letter from LP 6-2-52, letter in response from LP 1-15-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Letter from LP to Dr. William A. Higinbotham of the Federation of American Scientists RE:
asks if Dr. Higinbotham can obtain a copy of the transcript of record for the hearing before the
Cox Committee on December 23 for him. He is in particular interested in Budenz' testimony
about him, when Budenz referred to LP's relations with the Communist Party. Encloses a copy of the
statement that he issued to the press on the same day. [letter of response from D. Higinbotham,
secretary of the Federation of American Scientists to LP 1-16-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. Lavergne Holmes RE: was sorry to hear from Mr. Petracek that he had
left the west coast. Thinks that he will be happier in a university, however.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jacob Kleinberg of the dept of chem at U of Kansas RE: Approves the
material in a manuscript that they sent him in which they included quotes from LP. Goes on to
give some simple suggestions. [entire manuscript included behind the letter] [letter from Dr.
Kleinberg to LP 1-6-52].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "Pauling Denies Budenz
Accusation" RE: discusses Mr. Budenz' accusations that several scholars and officials are
communists. Quotes some of LP's statements about the accusations.
- AHP writes cheque to: A.S. Greene amount: $9.20
- Letter from Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones, F.R.S. to LP RE: responds to LP's letter in which he
states his opinions about universities in England. States that his views coincide with LP's that
there is a need in England for more universities and Institutes of Technology. [letter from LP to
Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones 12-15-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #172 (Lennard-Jones, Sir John E.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Berg of the Massachussetts General Hospital RE: LP submits his expense account for his December 1952
trip to Boston. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
- Letter from Bill Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Writes to LP regarding the payment of Roger Hayward, the illustrator
of many of LP's texts. Describes Hayward's personal qualities.
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January 13
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses his Christmas in England and future travelling plans. Goes on to say
the following: "We all think you are hopping mad at Nature and rightly so. Evidently John and Francis finally got Bragg to write a letter to the editor telling him to get off the pot.
But I guess by then he had already published. I was told a story today. You know how children are threatened 'You had better
be good or the bad ogre will come and get you'. Well, for more than a year Francis and others have been saying to the nucleic
acid people at Kings 'You had better work hard or Pauling will get interested in nucleic acids'." Peter then mentions his
work with sperm whale myoglobin. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Enclosed is a copy of the Final Report of the Select Committee to Investigate Foundations and Other Organizations. A handwritten note: "p. 18" - refers to page in report that details the support of communism by foundations. [Filed under
LP Science: 14.012].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hans Linser RE: writes in response to Dr. Linser's request that he is
sending some reprints about the structure of proteins. [letter from Dr. Linser to LP 12-22-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Charles C. Thomas RE: thanks him for sending him a copy of the book by
Dr. Robert L. Wall. Reports that their work is going well with hemoglobin molecules, sickle cell
anemia and the structure of proteins and nucleic acids. [letter from Mr. Thomas to LP in which
he sends a copy of "Practical Blood Grouping Methods."
- Letter from George H. Young of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: reminds LP
that they sent a few reprints to Cal Tech from an article describing employment opportunities at
their institute. Wonders if they need more. Goes on to describe the kind of men that they are
looking to recruit. [letter of response from LP to Dr. George H. Young 1-19-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Miss Linda Pauling amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- Letter from K.S. Pitzer, Dean of the College of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley to LP RE: Asks LP to
help him as Chair of the general sessions of the Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry by
opening the discussion at the meeting with a paper by C.R. Mueller entitled "Properties of Pi and
Sigma Bonds and Resonance Energy." [letter from LP to Dean K. S. Pitzer 2-12-53] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #249 (Pitzer, Kenneth)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle
Research RE: in response to Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi's letter, writes that he would be pleased to have
him give a seminar before the people at Caltech. [letter from Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi to LP 1-11-53, letter from Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi 12-6-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300 : File
(Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
- Letter from LP to Check Newton RE: Thanks for memorandum, and it will be considered.
- Memo from Walter Schroeder to LP RE: Submits to LP a summary of a talk to be given at the Industrial Associates Conference
on Protein Structure. [memo from R.V. Bartz to Schroeder asking for summary 1-6-53].
- Letter from David Crockett, of the Massachussetts General Hospital to LP RE: Asks LP for his expenses in connection with the
recent trip to Boston. Mr. Crockett is sorry to hear that LP is withdrawing from the Committee. [reply from LP sent 1-20-53] [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
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January 14
- Letter from LP to Dr. Adrien Albert RE: Sorry to inform that LP will not be able to meet with Dr. Albert
on the proposed date because LP will be away in Brussels for the Solvay Congress. Asks that Dr.
Albert still visit the California Institute and give a seminar talk. Thanks for the book on
cranberra. [Dr. Albert letter 1-7-52]
- Letter from Dr. S. G. Smith of the British Cotton Industry Research Association to LP RE:
Writes that they are interested in the development of their helix structure of proteins. Requests a
reprint of his forthcoming paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the U.S.A.
as well as copies of his previous papers. Their interest in proteins concerns their work on silk
fibroin. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Smith 1-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Wm. Trnka RE: in response to Mr. Trnka's suggestion, LP informs him
that Cal Tech does not carry out the kind of work that he discussed in his letter. [letter from Mr.
Trnka to LP 1-10-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: A. A. Heist Trustee amount: $5.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. William Lipscomb RE: discusses a problem of Prof. Lipscomb's that was
introduced to him by "Verner" about (NO)2 in that spectroscopic data indicate the absence of a
center of symmetry, and that Prof. William Lipscomb's x-ray data require the presence of a
center of symmetry. Goes on to write his theories about the problem. [letter from Prof. William
N. Lipscomb to LP 4-8-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #174 (Lipscomb, William
N.)].
- Letter from LP to Herman von Schelling RE: in response to Dr. von Schelling's letters, writes
that he has been busy working on the structure of nucleic acids, which has distracted him from
being able to check on Dr. von Schelling's curves in relation to their representation problem of
compound helixes. [letter from Dr. H. von Schelling to LP 11-19-52] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #349 (Von Schelling, Hermann)].
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January 15
- 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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January 16
- Letter from Henry C. Thomas, Yale University, to LP RE: asks for LP to notify them as soon as his plans firm up and he can
commit to a lecturing visit. 4-6-53 is set as the deadline. [In reply to 1-2-53 letter from LP to Thomas, reply from LP to Thomas 1-20-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. E. Burch RE: says that he shall try to arrange for Dr. Itano to go see him
and has just submitted a letter to the Commanding General of the Fourth Army regarding Dr.
Coppedge's deferment. Says that he is currently working on the preparation of a second edition
of the textbook "General Chemistry." [letter from Dr. Burch 1-12-53, letter of response from Dr.
Burch 1-19-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Letter from S.D. Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: informs LP that optimal dates for his oxypolygelatin lecture
would be 2-24-53 or 2-26-53. [Reply from LP to Cornell 1-23-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Dorothy Higinbotham, Secretary of the Federation of American Scientists to LP RE:
writes in response to LP's letter that she has called to inquire whether the hearings of the Cox
Committee's investigation are available yet. Will send LP a copy of the transcript when it is available. The Committee is
mailing their report to LP today. [letter from LP to Dr. William A.
Higinbotham 1-12-53, letter of response from LP to Mrs. Higinbotham 1-21-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Loewenstein RE: writes in response to Dr. Loewenstein's note in
which he included an explanation for his newly developed system on quantum mechanical
descriptions of molecules. Says that he is skeptical about the value of the system and that it
would be valuable to put his system on a quantitative basis. Returns his photographs for future
use as well. [note from Dr. Loewenstein to LP 11-28-52].
- Letter from Charles W. Tucker, Jr. to LP RE: sends LP a copy of a manuscript he is submitting
for publication on the crystal structure of beta-uranium. Asks LP to pass it on to Dr. Bergman as
well. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Tucker, Jr. 1-22-53].
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January 17
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $26.00
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January 18
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January 19
- Letter from Paul Emmett to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his successful research upon receipt of LP's report for 1952 and 1953.
- Letter from H.D. Springall to LP RE: Congratulates him and Corey on the recent publication of three and seven stranded alpha-helix
structures in Nature. [Reply from LP to Springall 1-29-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Dr. G. E. Burch to LP Re: thanks LP for the letter of 1-16-53, concerning Dr.
Coppedge. Hopes that Dr. Itano will be able to visit. [Letter from Colonel W.N. Cogswell to LP
regarding Dr. Coppedge enclosed] [letter from LP 1-16-53, letter of response from LP 2-10-53]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24].
- Letter from Bertram Keilin to LP RE: writes that he is applying for a position as research
associate at Oklahoma AM College, Dept of Chemistry. Requests that LP write a letter of
recommendation for him to Professor O. C. Dermer, head of the department of Chemistry at
Oklahoma AM College. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Bertram Keilin 1-20-53].
- Letter from Mr. J. C. Graddo of The Royal Society RE: requests that LP let him have full
reference to papers by Schmitt, Hall and Jakus 1942 that he referred to in his second contribution
to the "Discussion of Proteins" which is going into paper soon.[letter of response from LP to Mr.
Graddo 1-28-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. George H. Young RE: in response to his letter, LP writes that Cal Tech
could use some more reprints of the article describing employment opportunities at Mellon
Institute. [letter from Dr. Young to LP 1-19-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News article entitled "Body Protein Discoveries Bared Here"
RE: discusses a recent finding by x-ray diffraction that muscle, hair and fingernails are all
constructed of molecules twisted into the shape of ropes and cable. Attributes the finding to LP
and Dr. Corey.
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January 20
- Letter from the Editors of Nature to LP RE: Acknowledgment of receipt of the short letter from LP that will be published announcing his proposed structure
for DNA. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue, University of Cambridge, RE: Discusses recent work on protein structure, and at the end mentions
that he and Corey have just sent a paper to Nature about the structure of nucleic acids. It will appear in the February issue. [In reply to 12-19-52 letter from Donohue to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Henry C. Thomas, Yale University, to LP RE: Schedule is still uncertain, but will attempt to notify Thomas about
a possible series of lectures at Yale by early February. [In reply to 1-16-53 letter from Thomas to LP, related letter from LP to Thomas 2-19-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bertram Keilin RE: in response to Dr. Keilin's request, LP informs him
that he has written to Oklahoma AM a recommendation for him. Hopes he gets the job. [letter
from Dr. Keilin to LP 1-19-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. William H. Offenhauser, Jr. RE: In response to Mr. Offenhauser, Jr.'s
letter, goes into detail about his beliefs about publishing rights and the responsibilities of
editors. [letter from Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. to LP 1-6-53].
- Letter from Anthony Parkes to LP RE: encloses his application forms for the Arthur Amos
Noyes Fellowship in Chem. [letter from LP to Mr. Parkes 11-18-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. S. G. Smith of the British Cotton Industry Research Association RE: writes
that he will send reprints of their next paper on alpha-keratin proteins as soon as they come out.
Looks forward to hearing about their new information on the structure of silk fibroin. [letter from
Dr. Smith to LP 1-14-53].
- Letter from Robert D. Vold to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 1-8-53 in which he mentioned
that Dr. Donohue might be interested in accepting a position in their dept. at USC. Says they are
interested in both x-ray diffraction and high polymers. Would appreciate further suggestions
from LP as to who to consider hiring. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Robert D. Vold 1-27-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. Young RE: in response to Dr. Young's letter, LP goes on to discuss
higher education and systems of propositions in doctorate examinations as well as methods used
to improve critical habits of thought in students.[letter from Dr. Young to LP 1-6-53, letter of
response from Dr. Young to LP 2-9-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles Times article entitled "Rope-Like Twist of Molecules in Hair
Seen" RE: reports LP and Dr. Corey's finding that muscle, hair proteins etc. contain molecules
twisted into the shape of ropes and cables [drawing of the structure of the proteins included].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Bunnell's House Bourbon amount: $33.99
- AHP writes cheque to: Bunnell's House of Bourbon amount: $12.29
- Letter from LP to the Chief of Naval Research RE: Sends a copy of the manuscript "Crystal Structure of Histidine Hydrochloride
Monohydrate" by Jerry Donohue.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
- Letter from LP to David Crockett RE: LP replies to Crockett's 1-13-53 letter by telling him that he had already sent his expense account [1-12-53 letter to Dr. Berg]. Informs Crockett that his
withdrawal from the Committee is due to the end of his appointment and the Committee's regulations. [Filed under LP Science:
Box 15.004]
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January 21
- Letter from Dr. Herbert Kahler, National Institutes of Health, to LP RE: Gives information to LP about how to cite his work
in LP's soon-to-be-published report on the structure of nucleic acids. Gives further information involving diameters of nucleic
acids and requests a reprint of LP's article when available. [In reply to 1-15-53 letter from LP to Kahler, Reply from LP to Kahler 1-27-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Dorothy Higinbotham of the Federation of American Scientists RE:
thanks Mrs. Higinbotham for her letter of 1-16-53. Thanks for the last FAS newsletter. [letter
from Mrs. Higinbotham to LP 1-16-53].
- Letter from Bernard C. Meyer to LP RE: writes that in February the Physicians Forum celebrates
its tenth Anniversary as a national organization with a dinner in New York city. The dinner will be in
honor of Dr. Ernst P. Boas. Requests that LP write a greeting to give to Dr. Boas at the dinner.
[related letter from LP to Dr. Ernst P. Boas 2-3-53, letter of response from LP to Bernard C.
Meyer 2-3-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount: $1.71
- LP writes cheque to: Argosy Book Stores amount: $2.00
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount: $1.71
- AHP writes cheque to: Stetson Brown amount: $17.00
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $125.00
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January 22
- Letter from Eisenhart, American Philosophical Society, to LP RE: asks LP to represent the American Philosophical Society at
inauguration ceremonies at both UCLA and UC Berkeley. [Reply from LP to Eisenhart 1-27-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles W. Tucker, Jr. RE: thanks him for the manuscript on beta-uranium.
Writes that Dr. Bergman will send comments directly. [letter from Dr. Tucker, Jr. to LP 1-16-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $22.89
- Letter from LP to Dr. Paul H. Emmett RE: writes that his division at Caltech is planning to
prepare a list of names and addresses of all their Ph.D. recipients. Goes on to mention all of those
men who are still in the lab since 1925. Briefly mentions what his kids are up to. [previous letter
from LP to Dr. Emmett 1-16-52, following letter from LP to Dr. Emmett 11-30-53] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #87].
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January 23
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Writes about life in England and mentions that he wishes Jim Watson were there
because things are "rather dull". [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from LP to Dr. S. D. Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Arranges to present a lecture to the academy on 2-24-53. The title will be "The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids". [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s].
- Letter from Murray Vernon King, New York Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, to LP RE: King states that he's having
difficulty finding speakers for a proposed symposium on resonance theory. Would like LP to send a summary of the current state
of resonance theory. [Related letter from King to LP 7-27-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. R. Milton Smith RE: thanks him for his letter. Comments on "Budenz"
and his "accusations while he is protected by Congressional privilege." Goes on to let him know
what LP, Jr. is up to.
- Letter from LP to Prof. Charles S. Draper RE: writes about Mrs. Ruth F. Walsted's interest in
employment at Cal Tech. in helping with the computations in connection with his work on
molecular structures. Requests Prof. Draper's opinion of her. [filed under W: Correspondence
1953] [related letter from Ruth Walsted to LP 12-5-52, letter of response from Dr. Draper to LP
2-2-53].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Ruth F. Walsted RE: writes that there is a definite possibility that they
might be able to hire her in their Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Goes on to
describe the nature of the position. [note from Ruth F. Walsted to LP 12-5-52,related letter from
LP to Prof. Draper 1-23-53, related letter from Prof. Draper to LP 2-2-53, note of response from
Ruth Walsted to LP 5-17-53].
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to Dr. Julian Hill, cc LP RE: Confirms the scheduling of a meeting with Dr. Hill. Will be using LP's
office.
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January 24
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January 25
- Pauling Scrapbook: New York Times article entitled "Step in Solving Chemistry's Most
Complex Problem- Structure of the Protein Molecule" RE: discusses chemists' quest to deduce
the structure of the protein and mentions LP as being in the forefront of those scientists.
- Letter from Kurt G. Stern, Chairman of the Gordon Conference to LP RE: Invites LP to the
Gordon Conference on Proteins and Nucleic Acids at New Hampton in August. [letter from LP
to Dr. Kurt G. Stern 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298a.: File (Stern, Kurt
G.)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1953n. New York Times article "Science in Review: Step in Solving Chemistry's Most Complex Problem--Structure of the Protein Molecule" names LP
among the forefront of chemists who have been trying to deduce the structure of proteins.
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January 26
- Letter from Dr. Richard Lippman to LP RE: asks LP to spread word that he is looking for work, preferably in Vancouver, B.C.
Enclosed is a letter to Dr. Goldblatt from Lippman describing his current situation. Lippman has been blacklisted and cannot
find work anywhere in the U.S., and fears that even with a private practice, his license to practice medicine could be threatened.
[Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
- Letter from P. Alexander of the Chester Beatty Research Institute RE: informs LP that he has
read LP's paper on "The Structure of Keratin," and notes that LP plans to do some chemical
work on separating the constituents in wool. Says that LP will find included information of
their own work on the fractionation of wool of interest. Asks that LP keep in touch regarding
their mutual research. [LP response letter 12-30-53]
- Letter from W. D. Kumler to Mrs. B. Wulf of Gates and Crellin Laboratories RE: requests
that Mrs. Wulf give him contribution numbers for a couple of papers that he goes on to list. Also
mentions what he has been up to lately in general. [letter of response from Mrs O. R. Wulf to W.
D. Kumler 2-2-53].
- Letter from M. A. Coyne, Manager of Personnel at the M.W. Kellogg Company to LP RE: Sends
for LP's own information some literature for use of his students, and asks that LP would call to
the attention of his students an attached "flyer" which outlines the opportunities for June
graduates with the Kellogg Company. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Coyne 1-29-53].
- Letter from Gerald Oster of Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to LP RE: writes that he was very
interested in LP's cable model of the structure of proteins which appeared in Nature. Requests two
reprints of the paper and reprints of any future work on the subject. Goes on to describe his own
work with Dr. D. P. Riley and their calculations of the equitorial intensities for an aggregate of
seven rods in Acta Crystallographica, based on LP's models of alpha-keratin structures. Plans to
do small angle experiments with keratin. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Oster 1-29-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "Molecular Cables" RE:
reports LP and Dr. Corey's discovery that muscle, hair, fingernail and other proteins are made up
of twisted cables.
- Letter from Dr. Harold P. Klug of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: mentions a
Prof. Kazutake Kohra of Japan to LP as a man to work in their lab studying imperfect crystals by
the use of x-ray and electron diffraction and microscope. [letter from LP to Dr. Klug 10-20-52]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158 (Klug, Harold P.)].
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January 27
- 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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January 28
- Letter from S.D. Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: informs LP of the format of the night of his planned speech
to the academy. He is asked to name six people in the Washington D.C. area who he would like to invite to a dinner. [Reply
from LP to Cornell, 2-5-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. J. C. Graddo of The Royal Society RE: in reply to Mr. Graddo's letter,
sends the reference that should be inserted into his manuscript entitled "Stable Configurations of
Polypeptide Chains." [letter from Mr. Graddo of The Royal Society 1-19-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling amount: $15.00
- Memo from A. H. Walter to LP RE: Sends a copy of the ammendment to the contract between the Institute and ONR to construct
a diffraction camera.[related letter sent 8-1-52] [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
- Memo from A. H. Walter to LP RE: Sends LP a copy of Ammendment 5 to Contract N6onr-24432 between CIT and the Office of Navy
Research (ONR). Does not need LP's approval.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
- Memo from A. H. Walter to LP RE: Sends a copy of Amendment 3 to Contract Nonr-220(05). LP's response is not required.[Filed
under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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January 29
- Letter from LP to H.D. Springall RE: Thanks Springall for his approval regarding the three and seven chain alpha helix structure
that was recently published in Nature. He then mentions that next month a paper will be published on the subject of nucleic acids. He outlines the proposed structure
of a three polynucleotide chain helix. LP also states that he thinks it is likely that all DNA has the same form. [In reply
to 1-19-53 letter from Springall to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Writes that he is not able to accept the invitation to take part in the Gordon Protein Conference,
as he will be going to the Stockholm meetings in August.[Letter to LP 1-27-53].
- Letter from Howard L. Brooks, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Explains the general outline of LP's trip to Germany
to the conference on proteins that is being funded by the Unitarian Service Committee. Also mentions that he has invited Dr.
I.M. Klotz of Northwestern to go. [Reply from LP to Brooks, 2-5-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from LP to Mr. M. A. Coyne of the M. W. Kellogg Company RE: thanks Mr. Coyne for
the flyers about his company, they are on the bulletin boards. Hopes his visit at Cal Tech will be
satisfactory on 2-20-53, in recruiting students to work for his company. [letter from Mr. Coyne
to LP 1-26-53, letter of reply from W. O. Teeters of the M.W. Kellogg Company 2-5-53].
- Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky of Harvard U. Dept. of Chem. [original copy in LP
Correspondence Box# 157a (File Kistiakowsky, G. B.)], to LP RE: writes that a professorship
exists in their department that they are trying fill. Describes the type of man they are looking for
and lists several chemists they know of as examples for LP to comment on [Charles Heidelberger,
Theodore T. Puck, Frederick Sanger, Emil Smith, Frank H. Westheimer, and Alessandro
Zaffaroni]. Asks for LP's suggestions on individuals of the kind they are looking for. [notes in
pen at top: "Andy Benson, John Brockman." underlines "Westheimer" name and writes "best"
next to it, underlines "Zaffaroni" and writes "never heard of him" by it, writes: "the 'professional
liar' comment was just what was needed!" at the bottom of the letter] [previous letter from LP to
Prof. Kistiakowsky 2-11-53, letter of response from LP to Dr. Kistiakowsky 3-11-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. H. Nordsieck RE: thanks him for the picture from the Miami Valley
Laboratories dedication and identifies the unknown man in the picture as George S. Parks of
Stanford University. [letter from Dr. Nordsieck 1-15-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Oster RE: writes in response to Dr. Oster's letter. Says that he is
glad to know about Dr. Oster's interest in his alpha-keratin structures. Goes on to discuss Dr.
Oster's work in this same area and how it relates to his own models. Comments on Dr. Oster's
paper on DNA. [letter from Dr. Oster to LP 1-26-53, letter of response from Dr. Oster to LP 2-3-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Georg Jensen Inc. amount: $39.20
- Letter from LP to Mr. Roger Hayward RE: proposes that Mr. Hayward and he co-author an
article together for Scientific American. Emphasizes writing on the topic of the
significance of the icosahedron to structural chemistry. [another unrelated letter from LP to
Roger Hayward 3-4-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120].
- Letter from Kurt G. Stern of Gordon Research Conferences RE: in response to Dr. Stern's
invitation to the Gordon Conference on Proteins and Nucleic Acids, writes that he will not be
able to attend because he will be in Stockholm for a meeting at that time. [letter from Dr. Stern to
LP 1-25-53, letter from Dr. Stern to LP 2-11-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298a.:
File (Stern, Kurt G.)].
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January 30
- Letter from Dr. Richard Lippman to LP RE: still hoping to hear from LP's friend in Vancouver, B.C. with regards to work. Thanks
LP for his help in his crisis.
- Letter from Roger Hayward to LP RE: Notifying LP that when satisfactory arrangements are made, he will be pleased to continue
work on the illustrations.
- Letter from Mr. Wilmer [Bill] A. Jenkins to Beatrice Wulf RE: sends a manuscript that he would
like typed. Asks for about 5-6 copies and requests that one be made for Prof. Yost and the rest be
sent back to him. Makes reference to a new building to be erected at Cal Tech. [no date indicated
on the letter] [related note from Mr. Jenkins to B. Wulf 1-30-53].
- Note from Bill Jenkins to Beatrice Wulf RE: forgot to include an abstract in his manuscript that
he just sent Beatrice to type, so sends it along with this note to be included before the body of the
manuscript. [no date indicated on the note] [related letter from Mr. Jenkins to B. Wulf 1-30-53,
letter of response from B. Wulf to Bill Jenkins 1-30-53].
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Wilmer A. Jenkins II RE: sends the typed manuscript to Mr.
Jenkins. Sends along instructions about ordering reprints, hopes Mr. Jenkins will let her know if
the manuscript is accepted for publication. [letters from Mr. Jenkins to B. Wulf 1-30-53].
- Letter from Prof. Robert D. Vold to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of recommendation for Dr.
Goldberg. [letter from LP to Prof. Vold 1-27-53].
- LP Science: Box 6.010. Reprint of article "Human Hemoglobin," originally printed in Science on January 30, 1953. [copy of the magazine Science in Box 6.012]
- Letter from Leo A. Shinn, Head of the Biochemistry Branch of the Office of Naval Research, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending
him the manuscript by Jerry Donohue.[letter from LP to L. A. Shinn 1-20-53][Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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January 31
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $43.50
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