- Letter from LP to Prof Jacob Cornog of the State University of Iowa RE: Writes that he is happy
to receive note that a party is being held to celebrate his long service as a teacher of chemistry at
Oregon State Agricultural College. Is unable to attend.
- Letter from LP to Dr. George Kistiakowsky of Dpt. of Chem., Harvard U., RE: writes in
response to Dr. Kistiakowsky his opinions of the scientists listed in his letter, describing their
class in the field of their science and how he thinks they would contribute to Harvard U. Suggests
some men of his own as well for the professorship opening at Harvard U. [letter from Dr.
Kistiakowsky to LP 1-29-53, letter of response from Dr. Kistiakowsky to LP 3-17-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Kasutake Kohra of the Institute of Applied Science, Japan RE: writes in
answer to Prof. Kohra's enquiry that Cal Tech is unfortunately unable to give him an
appointment in their lab because of a lack of funds at the Institute. [letter from Prof. Kohra to LP
2-8-53].
- Letter from Mr. Abraham Lederman, Pres. of the Teacher's Union of the City of New York, to
LP RE: writes that the 17th annual educational conference is being held soon and requests that LP
address a message to Dr. Meiklejohn, to whom they are giving an award. [letter of response from
LP to Mr. Lederman 3-31-53].
- Letter from Dr. Daniel Mazia to LP RE: encloses a copy of a paper by Mr. Thomas W. James
and himself which may have some bearing on LP's and Dr. Corey's theory on nucleic acid,
dealing mainly with the properties of DNA films at air-water interface. Goes on to list some
questions raised by their research about DNA. Requests comments on their paper and on their
questions. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Mazia 4-1-53].
- Letter from LP to Miss Marian Orans of the U. of Chicago Student Representative Party RE:
writes in response to Miss Orans' letter of 1-5-53. Unfortunately he cannot agree to prepare a
statement and a recording for them as he is far too busy at the moment. Agrees with their
activities discussing civil liberties and academic freedom. [letter from Miss Marian Orans to LP
1-5-53] [filed under unsorted correspondence 1953].
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. T. Sanderson RE: in response to Prof. Sanderson's letter, he sends a
letter in honor of Prof. Cornog and his upcoming retirement. [letter from Prof. Sanderson to LP
3-4-53, letter of response from Prof. Sanderson to LP 3-24-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $15.00
- LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by G. Felsenfeld. 1:15 PM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Anson of Lever Brothers Company RE: Regrets that Dr. Anson will be unable to attend the conference on
protein structure. Wonders if Dr. Anson has seen the nucleic acid structure described in the February Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Informs him of a revision in that structure.[in pencil indicates that letter was sent to Mr. Bartz] [LP invitation to Dr.
Anson 2-6-53]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Connor RE: Writes that a representative from Rohm and Haas Company will be able to attend the
conference on protein structure.[invitation from LP to Dr. Connor 2-6-53]
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