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February 11, 1953
 
LP to Richard Lippman
LP to Richard Lippman. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP has sent the entire manuscript of the second edition of General Chemistry, except for Chapter 8. The delay is due to the figures for the chapter not being prepared. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.E. Dolmen, Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, University of B.C. RE: Thanks him for his consideration of Richard Lippman, and reiterates his desire to work in the Pacific Northwest. LP goes on to discuss the planned construction of a new chemical biology laboratory at CIT. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Lippman RE: Discusses Lippman's possible work in Canada, and various plans for employment while obtaining certification to practice medicine. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. N. G. Emelous RE: Cal Tech is in need of a Prof. to teach advanced inorganic chemistry for one year, as the regular professor will be teaching at M.I.T. during that time. Has heard that "Clifford" is looking for a job, having given up his position as Assistant Professor at Illinois Institute of Tech. Asks for a written opinion of Clifford from Prof. Emelous as Cal Tech is considering hiring him. [letter of response from Prof. Emelous to LP 2-23-53].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Lytt Gardner RE: Thanks Mr. Gardner for sending the reprints of his paper on the effects of potassium deficiency on muscle. LP sends some of their recent reprints on the structure of proteins. [note in pencil in the upper left hand side of the paper: "Reprints sent 2-12-53] [letter from Mr. Gardner to LP 2-3-53].
  • Memo from Prof. Badger to LP RE: In response to LP's question presented in a note on Dr. Kumler's last letter, Prof. Badger writes that he does not find the two manuscripts of Dr. Kumler especially high powered or very deeply considered, however, he also does not find them particularly dangerous either. [related letter from Dr. Kumler to LP 2-5-53].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. O. Teeters of the M. W. Kellogg Co. RE: looks forward to his and Mr. Coyne's visit on 2-20-53. He and Prof. Niemann are checking for available men on the doctorate level so as to make appointments for interviews. [letter from Dr. Teeters to LP 2-5-53].
  • Letter from Kurt G. Stern of Gordon Research Conferences RE: [letter from LP to Dr. Kurt G. Stern 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298a.: File (Stern, Kurt G.)].
  • Letter from LP to Kurt G. Stern RE: writes that he is sorry LP will be unable to attend their Gordon Conference in the spring. [letter from LP to Dr. Kurt G. Stern 1-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298a.: File (Stern, Kurt G.)].
  • LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Harry L. Yakel, Jr. [9:00 AM, Crellin Conference Room?] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
  • Letter from R.V. Bartz to Mr. C.A. Hochwalt of the Monsanto Chemical Company RE: Bartz invites representatives from the organization to California Institue of Technology's conference on the structure of proteins. [letter from R. V. Bartz to LP 2-2-53]
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