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February 9, 1953
 
Peter Pauling to LP and AHP
Peter Pauling to LP and AHP. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • Letter from Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Inquiring whether the formatting of Lewis-Dot structures is acceptable in the proof of the second edition of General Chemistry. [Reply from LP to Shaefer 2-16-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
  • Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses traveling plans for the upcoming summer with LP and AHP. Also discusses auto purchases being considered by LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Glad to hear that the conference on polypeptide chain structure is prepared for. Opinion will be required soon on possible fellows in biochemistry groups. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
  • Letter from Garff B. Wilson, Committee on Public Ceremonies, University of California, to LP RE: informs LP that he has been chosen to represent the American Philosophical Society at the 3-23-53 inauguration ceremony at University of California. [Reply from LP to Wilson 2-17-53].
  • Letter from C.H. Best, University of Toronto to LP RE: Will discuss the issue with Lippman. [In reply to letter from LP to Best 2-4-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 11.077].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L. Brown and Dr. I.F. Trotter of Courtaulds Limited RE: thanks them for sending their report on their x-ray investigations of some synthetic a-Polypeptides. Dr. Yakel of LP's laboratory has recently finished preparing the account of his investigation of similar interests. Is glad that both their works support each other. [very messy pencil note on the top of the page "reprint sent 5-28-53" and "Hold for ...1766 (the middle of the note is illegible)" and "Kay, send set of all protein and nucleic acid (illegible word) to both Brown and Troller." [letter from Drs. L. Brown and I.F. Trotter 2-2-53].
  • Note from Mr. C. E. Boehm? to Professor of Chemistry at C.I.T. RE: Is interested in performing some experiments with carbides and melting snow on Mt. Wilson. Asks if LP knows of anyone young who could help out with his experiments.
  • Note from Peter Smith to LP RE: requests that LP send information about post-doctoral fellowships available in and the fields of investigation at the Chem. Dept. at Cal Tech.
  • Letter from Dr. Jay A. Young to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and comments on how to get students to think. Goes on to discuss the topic of education. [letter from LP to Dr. Young 1-20-53].
  • AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $35.00
  • LP writes cheque to: Hay Adams House amount: $10.00
  • AHP writes cheque to: George M. Stamback amount: $8.00
  • Agenda for Faculty Meeting, including LP's recommended changes to the Chemistry curriculum for both Master's degree and Geology requirements.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Percy L. Julian of The Glidden Company RE: LP 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] [reply letter from Percy Julian to LP 3-20-53]
  • Letter from B. H. Sage to A. H. Walter, cc LP RE: Sends a proposal for possible submission to the Air Research and Development Command.
  • Letter from Rose V. Russell, of the Teacher's Union, given to LP by Phillips [?] Re: Gives information about the recent dismissal of teachers by the McCarran committee. Urges individuals to take appropriate actions against these events. Encloses "Facts for use in Defense of Academic Freedom."
  • LP Science: Box 6.011. Reprint of article "Studies on the Reaction Process of Choleglobin Formation." Original printed in The Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 40, No. 3.
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