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March - General
- Reprint by Harvey A. Itano RE: reprinted from the Journal of Human Genetics and entitled
"Qualitative and Quantitative Control of Adult Hemoglobin Synthesis-A Multiple Allele
Hypothesis" [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #144 (Itano, Harvey 1950)][article is also in LP Science: Box 6.011].
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint of article "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. VI. Electrophoretic Demonstration of Type S (Sickle
Cell) Hemoglobin in Erythrocytes Incapable of Showing the Sickle Cell Phenomenon" from Blood, The Journal of Hematology.
- LP Science: Box 6.013. Reprint of article "Qualitative and Quantitative Control of Adult Hemoglobin Synthesis-- A Multiple
Allele Hypothesis" from American Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 5, No.1.
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March 1
- LP writes cheque to: Claude Bloch amount: $42.00
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March 2
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP RE: Discusses various cars that LP is considering buying. At the end, he writes, "Your DNA
structure is similar to one that FHC Crick and Jim Watson thought about awhile ago. They, however, worked on the unionized
molecule, the salt, rather than on the acid." [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from Ralph A. Beebe of Amherst College to LP RE: Is visiting Los Angeles on March 10,
and wonders if he would be able to meet with LP to visit Cal. Tech. And also to ask LP his
advice about some measurements considered on the heats of sorption of water vapor on proteins.
- Letter from Dr. Kumler to Mrs. Wulf RE: Thanks Mrs. Wulf for the assigned contribution
numbers for his two papers and lets her know that he will take care of the reprint requests
himself. [letter from Mrs. Wulf to Dr. Kumler 2-27-53].
- Memo from G. D. McCann to LP RE: writes about the IBM Computing Facilities. In particular
about the financial proposal on the operation of the IBM installation for the fiscal year 1953-54.
[cc of memo of response from LP to G. D. McCann 3-23-53].
- LP writes cheque to: National Academy of Sciences amount: $10.00
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: Mentions LP's upcoming visit to New Haven. Goes on
to discuss his plans for his own upcoming lectures in France. [letter from LP to Prof. Kirkwood
2-17-53, following letter from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 5-29-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- Letter from LP to L.A. Sweet RE: Wishes to inform Dr. Sweet that Dr. A.J. Glazko will attend the conference on chromatography.
[letter from Dr. Sweet to LP 2-16-53]
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March 3
- Letter from G. B. Bodman, Prof. of Soil Physics of University of California, to LP RE: writes
that he will be LP's host in Berkeley when he represents the American Philosophical Society at
the inauguration of Chancellor Clark Kerr at the U of California. Offers LP to stay in his home
and asks the details of LP's arrival so that he can help out. [letter from U of California , Committee on Public
ceremonies to LP 2-27-53, letter of response from LP 3-6-53].
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Gruse of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: requests from
LP an evaluation of a Mr. Robert P. Smith who planned to work with LP for his Ph.D.
and who is applying for a position with Mellon Institute. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Gruse
3-6-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Charles C. Thomas RE: thanks him for sending a copy of Dr. Arthur
Coca's new edition of Familial Nonreaginic Food-Allergy. [letter from Mr. Thomas to LP
included, not dated].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Emergency Civil Liberties Committee amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Carrousel amount: $96.10
- AHP writes cheque to: Tide Water Associated Oil Company amount: $4.04
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company amount: $9.54
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $22.70
- AHP writes cheque to: Caltech Alumni Fund amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: The Apothecary amount: $4.40
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Robert I. Boyd amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $7.29
- AHP writes cheque to: Barrett Scholarship Fund amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel Tel amount: $14.81
- AHP writes cheque to: Jud R. Scholtz M.D. amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Georg Jensen, Inc. amount: $42.25
- AHP writes cheque to: Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Free Thought Press Association amount: $1.85
- AHP writes cheque to: A.C. Vroman amount: $25.36
- AHP writes cheque to: American Association of University Professors amount: $5.00
- Letter from LP to Prof. I. M. Kolthoff RE: in response to Prof. Kolthoff's letter of enquiry,
writes when he will be available for a meeting with Prof. Kolthoff. [letter from Prof. Kolthoff to
LP 2-27-53, letter from Prof. Kolthoff to LP 3-6-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #158
(Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- LP Science: Box 6.003. Memo from LP to Dr. Rack RE: Discusses the calculation of radial distribution functions for helical
structures.
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March 4
- Letter from A.R. Todd to LP RE: Notes that enclosed are samples of three pure deoxyribonucleotides. [Reply from LP to Todd
3-12-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP encloses the Final Manuscript of the second edition of General Chemistry. He mentions that he is eager to correct proofs of the book, and then details his travel plans through the summer. [Filed
under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from R. T. Sanderson to LP RE: Requests that LP contribute a letter in commemoration of
Prof. Jacob Cornog's retirement from the State University of Iowa. [letter of response from LP to
Prof. R. T. Sanderson 3-11-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Central Committee for Conscientious Objections amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Symphony Association amount: $7.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $6.52
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance amount: $50.00
- Memo from E.C. Watson to LP RE: Calling for a meeting of all Chairmen of the professional divisions to discuss fundamental
changes to curriculum.
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March 5
- Letter from LP to Mr. Lawrence Dean Dyer RE: writes that he has written a letter of
recommendation for him to the U. Virginia. [letter from Mr. Dyer to LP 2-17-53].
- Letter from LP to Dean of Department of Graduate Studies at the University of Virginia: letter of
recommendation for Mr. Lawrence Dean Dyer in his application to graduate school.[associated
letter from LP to Mr. Lawrence Dean Dyer 3-5-53].
- Letter from Dr. Henry Lemaire to LP RE: writes that he is interested in obtaining another
fellowship in LP's department. He is looking to eventually obtain employment with an industrial
company and finds himself in a difficult position with his current supervisor at University of
Wisconsin due to personal differences. [note in pen at top: "To Prof. Niemann"] [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Lemaire 4-1-53].
- Letter from Maurits Dekker of Interscience Publishers, Inc. to LP RE: Dr. Proskauer. Writes that
he has informed Mr. Dekker that LP has consented to look through the proofs of Rutgers'
Physical Chemistry by Dr. Debye. The proofs are being sent and they request comments.
[related letter from LP to Mr. Proskauer].
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. H. Templeton RE: comments on Dr. Templeton's letter and graph about
the Madelung constants. [letter from Dr. Templeton to LP 2-27-53, letter of response from Dr.
Templeton to LP 3-6-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $29.78
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount: $14.16
- AHP writes cheque to: Consumers Union amount: $8.50
- Memo from B. H. Sage to J. H. Sturdivant, cc LP RE: Submits the 1953-1954 budget proposal for the Chemical Engineering laboratory.
- Letter from LP to W.N. Lacey RE: wishes to offer graduate appointments to a larger number of students in expectation that
fewer will accept than are offered.
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March 6
- Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Informs LP that his final manuscript for the second edition of General Chemistry is being forwarded to the printers, and that a publishing schedule will be sent shortly. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to the Secretary of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi,
India RE: Writes a letter of reference in Dr. Biswas' favor recommending him for the position as
Assistant Director in Physical Chemistry of the National Chemical Laboratory in Poona. Writes a
favorable account of Dr. Biswas' work for two years in LP's lab in the field of the determination
of the structure of gas molecules by the diffraction of electrons. [letter from Dr. Biswas in
reference to this letter 2-13-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. I. Finch, Director of the National Chemical Laboratory, India RE:
sends a copy of the above letter sent to the Secretary of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research, as a recommendation for Dr. Biswas as the Assistant Director in Physical Chemistry in
Prof. Finch's lab. [letter from Dr. Biswas in reference to this letter 2-13-53, letter from Dr.
Biswas in thanks 11-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. B. Bodman RE: writes that he accepts Mr. Bodman's invitation to stay
in his home for the occasion of the inauguration of Chancellor Clark Kerr. Gives details of his
travel and activity plans. [note in pencil at top of letter "Write him Bodman"] [letter from Prof.
G.B. Bodman to LP 3-3-53, follow-up letter from LP to Prof. Bodman 5-28-53]
- Memo from N. H. Horowitz to LP RE: Sends a manuscript that describes the instance of a gene-determined characteristic in Neurospora
which appears to be similar in principle to the sickle-cell
anemia case. Thought LP might be interested in going over the manuscript. Has submitted it to
Genetics for publication. [manuscript included].
- Letter from Dr. B. Gutenberg to T. Imanishi cc: LP RE: writes that he is unfamiliar with
metallurgy and so transmits his paper and letter to LP. [related note from T. Imanishi to Dr.
Gutenberg 2-28-53, related letter from LP to T. Imanishi 3-13-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. A. Gruse of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research RE: upon Dr.
Gruse's request, LP writes an evaluation for Mr. Robert P. Smith who is applying for a position
with Mellon Institute, and who worked with LP towards his Ph D. [letter from Dr. Gruse to LP 3-3-53, letter of response from Dr. Gruse to LP 3-12-53].
- Letter from R. B. Berkoff of the Chemical Institute of Canada to LP RE: writes to inform LP of
the scheduling details surrounding his intended visit to Winnipeg during March to speak to the
Manitoba Section of the Chemical Institute of Canada. [letter of response from LP to Dr. R. B.
Berkoff 3-13-53] [filed under unsorted correspondence 1953: B]
- Note from Mr. John Pucciarelli to LP RE: Writes that he recently read in the Sunday Times
about the chemical tests that LP is conducting on the fight on cancer. Requests word from LP as
to whether he thinks the experiments will conquer cancer. [letter of response from LP to Mr.
Pucciarelli 3-23-53].
- Letter from Dr. David H. Templeton to LP RE: reports two more facts to LP about the Madelung
constants. [letter from LP to Dr. Templeton 3-5-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $8.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Israel Fever amount: $5.00
- Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes to LP that on 3-15-53, he will attend his last
meeting ever with the Advisory Committee for Chemistry of the Air Force. Writes that he will
explain the matter to LP when they meet. Gives details about his schedule in the hopes of
planning a meeting with LP. [letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff 3-3-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #158 (Kolthoff, I.M.)].
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Prof. Sturdivant RE: If a call system is to be installed in the new Church laboratory, then return
call buzzers should be placed in the women's and men's rooms.
- Letter from LP to the Chief of Naval Research RE: Sends a manuscript by Dr. Harry L. Yakel, Jr. for their files.[received
3-13-53] [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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March 7
- Letter from Ben May to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 3-3-53. Writes that he has been in
Washington for a while. Discusses budget information from the Truman administration and ends
the letter with the hope that Dr. Burch keeps getting good results form the therapeutic treatment
that LP has formulated.
- AHP writes cheque to: Arizona Highways amount: $6.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: National Guardian amount: $6.00
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $150.00
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March 8
- Letter from Ms. Cha Chong Hwa to LP RE: writes as a female student from Korea who tells of
the current war there and of her gratefulness to have obtained a copy of LP's book General
Chemistry. Asks LP a favor for her sister who is interested in studying medicine in the U.S.
Asks that LP try to help her obtain a scholarship so that she may achieve this goal. [letter of
response from LP to Miss Cha Chong Hwa 3-23-53].
- Letter from Dr. Murray Vernon King to LP RE: is glad that LP is interested in participating in
the written debate on resonance theory. Would appreciate input from LP as they prepare for the
discussion. [letter from LP to Dr. King 2-18-53].
- Letter from Tomaji Tanaka to LP RE: sends LP a report of the results of his experiments in an
attempt to prove that the existing theory of spectrum must be corrected. [return address from
envelope included with letter] [follow-up letter from Mr. Tanaka to LP 3-20-53, letter of
response from LP to Mr. Tanaka 3-19-53].
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March 9
- Letter from Prof. Dr. Netter to LP RE: [letter in German]. [Reply from LP to Netter 4-1-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $9.00
- Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: Comments on Mr. Larson's letters of 2-17-53 and
2-25-53 dealing with the equation for crystalline substances and an equation state for a liquid. Is
more enthusiastic about Mr. Larson's work with the equation for crystalline substances. Gives
Mr. Larson advice about how to approach publishing his work. [letter from Mr. Larson to LP 2-25-53, letter from Mr. Larson to LP 2-23-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169
(Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from LP to W. Nowacki RE: in response to Prof. Nowacki's letter of request, writes that
he is happy to give him information about the new punched card methods in crystal structure
calculations. Goes on to relay the requested answers as given by Professor Schomaker. [letter
from Prof. Nowacki to LP 2-25-53, letter from LP to Prof. Nowacki 4-2-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #220a: file (Nowacki, Werner)].
- Letter from L. Zechmeister to Mr. Bartz RE: Comments on the request to send article abstracts to Industrial Associates. Suggests
only sending papers that have been accepted by journals. Brings up some copyright issues. [letter from Mr. Bartz to LP 2-18-53]
- Letter from B. H. Sage to LP RE: Sage outlines the current requirements for graduate work leading to Masters, Engineering,
and Ph.D. degrees. Asks for discussion on this approach to graduate study.
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March 10
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling RE: Mentions that he recently visited UC Riverside to examine a collection of organic phosphate
compounds. He mentions that he obtained samples of various phosphate diesters, which will be useful in the nucleic acid work.
He then goes on to discuss the sports car purchase he may make in Europe. LP then discusses nucleic acids further. He states
that it is still not clear to him, through Peter's correspondence and a letter from Watson to Delbruck that LP obtained, what
the Watson-Crick structure is. He mentions that he has solved many of the spatial issues of his molecule by rotating the phosphate
groups. LP writes that Franklin just wrote him and that she feels strongly that the phosphate groups must be located on the
outside of the molecule. LP states that he has assumed that the phosphates were located in the center of the molecule all
along. He goes on to say he doesn't think much of the argument of the instability of his DNA molecule due to the packing of
negative charges. He notes other molecules that also have close negative charges. LP also mentions that RNA could take a similar
form to his DNA structure, with some modification. LP closes by mentioning his recent focus on ferromagnetism. [Filed under
LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Messrs. Essibind Ltd. RE: Encloses some money in payment for six self-binders for Acta Crystallographica. Requests specific labels be implemented on the binders and
gives an address for where to send them. [letter and invoice from Easibind Ltd. to LP 3-18-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. V. Raynor of U. of Birmingham, England RE: writes that he was
interested to see his paper, with Berry, on "The Crystal Chemistry of the Laves Phases." Goes on
to discuss the use of the name "Laves phases," as he himself refers to them as "Friauf phases."
Discusses his own work on the determination fo the structures of intermetallic compounds. [letter
of response from Dr. Raynor to LP 3-17-53].
- Letter from Alexander Verrijn Stuart of the Shell Development Co. to LP RE: thanks LP for his
help and interest in the problems of molecular complex formation that he worked with in
Pasadena. Goes on to give a summary of the last work he did before LP left on his trip. [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Stuart 3-13-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena) Star News article entitled "Famous Scientists Will Wait Upon
Students" RE: reports that LP and other Profs. from Caltech will serve at a special dinner the
residents the living unit who donated the most funds to the annual consolidated fund drive.
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount: $25.00
- LP writes cheque to: Calif. Inst. Tech. amount: $15.00
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March 11
- 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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March 12
- Letter from LP to A.R. Todd RE: Acknowledges receipt of the three samples of pure deoxyribonucleotides and mentions that he
is beginning his investigation immediately. [In reply to 3-4-53 letter from Todd to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Gruse of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to LP RE: thanks LP for
his letter about Robert P. Smith, is awaiting an interview with him. [letter from LP to Dr. Gruse
3-6-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Proskauer RE: comments on the proof sheets of the book on physical
chemistry. Goes on to answer Mr. Proskauer's questions about the possible applications of the
book and what he thought of it. Returns the proof sheets. [related letter from Maurits Dekker to
LP 3-5-53 (filed under P: 1953)] [letter of response from Mr. Proskauer to LP 3-30-53]. .
- Letter from LP to Dr. William Simpson of the Dept of Chem. at U. of Washington RE: encloses
a manuscript of a paper that he wrote 14 yrs. ago regarding the problem of the color of dyes.
Relates it to one of Dr. Simpson's paper's that he saw in the last issue of the Journal of the
American Chemical Society.
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena Star News) article entitled "Caltech Professors Wait Tables For
Students" RE: reports that LP and other Profs. are waiting tables for the students of Dabney
House, who donated the most to the campus consolidated fund drive [picture of LP serving
students included].
- Letter from LP to Carl Niemann RE: LP discusses a proposal to permit seniors at CIT to essentially be treated like first year
graduate students. Outlines what this involves. Asks that Niemann have the matter discussed by the Graduate Committee.
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March 13
- Letter from Hans H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, to LP RE: [Written in German]. [Reply from LP to Weber 4-1-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Memo from LP to Dr. Blum RE: suggests that Blum examine the crystal structure of carnosine and anserine to determine if they
are crystallized in the Lotmar-Picken muscles. [Previous memo from LP to Blum 12-22-52].
- Letter from LP to Mr. T. Imanishi RE: writes that Dr. Gutenberg has transferred Mr. Imanishi's
paper to him and goes on to explain that he himself does not know enough about metallurgical
processes to give an opinion on the special processes that he describes. Goes on to talk more
about a matter of water, oxygen, and hydrogen which was discussed in the paper. [related letter
from Dr. B. Gutengerg to T. Imanishi 3-6-53, note of response from T. Imanishi to LP 3-24-53].
- Letter from R.W. Asmussen to LP RE: The Danish Chemical Society is arranging for a symposium in August 1953 just after the
Stockholm conference. Would like LP to attend. [Reply from LP to Asmussen 3-26-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. B. Berkoff RE: writes that he will keep the days suggested in Dr.
Berkoff's letter open in case of a luncheon meeting. [letter from Dr. Berkoff to LP 3-6-53] [filed
under unsorted correspondence 1953: B]
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. P. Riley RE: refers to a letter of 2-18-53 from Dr. Riley, and is glad to
hear of his plans for coming to their meeting. Also recalls a letter of 2-24-53 which he seems to
have mislaid. Goes on to comment on the Chemistry Department at USC as Dr. Riley had
requested in that letter. Also mentions that he and Prof. Vold of USC would reimburse him for
flying expenses to Pasadena. [letter from Dr. Riley to LP 2-24-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alexander Verrijn Stuart RE: was glad to hear of the work he did during
the latter part of his stay in Pasadena. Goes on to discuss a matter involving the "Lewis-Calvin
model." [letter from Dr. Stuart to LP 3-10-53].
- Letter from Walter S. Vincent to LP RE: requests a copy of LP's paper on "A proposed structure
for the nucleic acids." Asks LP if he intends to publish further papers on the same topic. [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Walter S. Vincent 3-19-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Wendell P. Woodring RE: was pleased to see him at the Academy
tea.[letter of response from Dr. Woodring to LP 4-16-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. David P. Mellor RE: thanks him for his letter about Hans Freeman, has
referred it to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Is at work on the problem of protein structure. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #195 (Mellor, David P.)].
- Memo [not dated, handwritten] from E.C. Watson to LP RE: the acceptance of Dr. I. E. Keszler to a chemistry research appointment.
[Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-13-53, Memo from L. Zechmeister to LP Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-20-53]
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: recommends that women be admitted under special circumstances as graduate students. [Memo
from L. Zechmeister to LP Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-20-53]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Nash RE: states that LP is pleased to be reappointed to the Board of Trustees' Committee on Governmental
and Industrial Contracts.
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March 14
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses the Pauling's upcoming trip to England. Also mentions that Sid Bernhard,
Jim Watson, and himself are planning a trip to Paris. He then writes, "I gave Jim Watson essentially the paper on nucleic
acids, and after the 12th he showed it. Morris Wilkins is supposed to be doing this work; Miss Franklin evidently is a fool.
Relations are now slightly strained due to the Watson-Crick entering the field. They (W-C) have some ideas and shall write
you immediately. It is really up to them and not to me to tell you about it. We tried to build your structure, and succeeded,
I think. It was pretty tight... They are getting pretty involved with their own structure and losing objectivity". [Filed
under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from Mr. C. Craig to LP RE: Writes that he believes he has found a key to the problem of
photosynthesis, basing his ideas very much on information found from LP's book, The Nature
of the Chemical Bond. Submits his ideas in the letter. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Craig
3-20-53]
- Note from F. Hilton to LP RE: has a question about an article in a specific chemistry journal.
Asks for LP to help him with it. [letter from LP to F. Hilton 3-19-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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March 15
- LP writes cheque to: American Chemical Society amount: $10.00
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March 16
- Letter from LP to Henry C. Thomas, Yale University, RE: Confirms plans to visit Yale after his trip to Brussels. Confirms
that the title of his lectures should be "The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids". [In reply to 2-25-53 letter from Thomas to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from Professor J. Timmermans to LP RE: Enclosed is five copies of LP's corrected report that will be presented next
month at the Solvay meeting. Asks LP to make any more corrections and present it to the secretary when he arrives in Brussels.
[Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to the Committee on Public Ceremonies RE: Will be pleased to present at the Charter Day Exercises on 3-20-53, but would like a ticket sent for AHP. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Emeleus RE: thanks him for his letter recommending Clifford.
Unfortunately the position is now open only for a term and so the budget at Cal Tech will not
cover an appointment for a whole year. LP has called Clifford to tell him that he cannot be hired
after all. LP looks forward to seeing Prof. Emeleus in April. [letter from Prof. Emeleus to LP 2-23-52].
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. S. McKinley McKee RE: writes that the competition for fellowships has
been especially keen this year and so he is sorry to say that the committee on the Noyes
Fellowships has decided not to award one to him. [note from Dr. McKinley McKee to LP 2-21-53].
- Letter from R. E. Moulton of the Cal Tech Management Club to LP RE: thanks LP for his talk
on the research work being done on the structure of molecules.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Vand RE: in response to Dr. Vand's letter of inquiry, LP is sorry to write
that he does not know of any openings in the crystal-structure field to recommend for him.
Writes about his own work in collagen. [letter from Dr. Vand to LP 12-17-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Los Angeles Daily News article entitled "Professor Lucas to receive award"
RE: reports the retirement of Prof. Howard J. Lucas from the Chem. Dept. at Caltech, quotes
praise from LP.
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena) Star News article entitled "Prof. Lucas Feted on Eve of
Retirement From Caltech." RE: discusses the honors given on behalf of Prof. Lucas and his
retirement from Caltech. Quotes LP.
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $11.57
- Letter from B.H. Sage to LP RE: Requests additional funding for four full tuition scholarships for fifth year graduate students
in the Division of Chemical Engineering.
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March 17
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: LP doesn't have a second copy of the manuscript of General Chemistry to give to Lloyd Malm. He also agrees with the correction comment, and corrections will only be made to factual errors. [In
reply to 2-24-53 letter from Freeman to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from A.A. Heist, the Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, to LP RE: Requests that LP sign a brief to be
shown to the House of Un-American Activities Committee that protests the restriction of personal freedoms. Enclosed is brief.
- Letter [original in LP Correspondence Box#157a (File Kistiakowsky, G.B.)] from Dr. Kistiakowsky
to LP RE: Thanks LP for his thoughtful letter and his comments on some of the men they are
considering for a professorship at Harvard U. [letter from LP to Dr. Kistiakowsky 3-11-53].
- Letter from Horace N. Gilbert to LP RE: invites LP to join the Los Angeles Town Hall. Goes on
to describe the organization and encloses an application for membership. [memo of response
from LP to Dr. Gilbert 1-4-53].
- Letter from W. O. Teeters to LP RE: Thanks LP and BW as well as Prof. Niemann for their help
while he was at Cal Tech interviewing candidates for the Ph.D. degree. Includes copies of the
letters he wrote to all the men interviewed while he was at Cal Tech.
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. J. Webb RE: writes in regard to the Hamiltonian game in a copy of
"Ball's Mathematical Recreations and Essays" that he gave him. Goes on to discuss the game.
- Pauling Scrapbook: New York World-Telegram and Sun article entitled "New Twist Found in
Protein Coils" RE: Reports LP's discovery of the structure of proteins as that of a coiled spring.
- LP writes cheque to: Casey [illegible name] amount: $3.53
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $31.85
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $14.00
- Memo from L. Zechmeister to LP RE: Does not wish to accept Dr. I. E. Keszler on the basis that she wishes to work out a practical
problem and not basic research. [Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-13-53, Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-20-53]
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March 18
- Letter from A.L. Dounce, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Dounce has just read LP's nucleic acid description in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and is concerned with various aspects of the structure. Dounce mentions that he has been contructing a hypothesis of replication
that would be ruined by LP's model. He notes problems with hydrogen placement and possible reactivity with metallic ions.
He questions LP's measurement of cross sectional area. He questions the ability of enzymes to act on a molecule as tightly
packed as LP's structure. He questions how DNA-ase would function. [Reply from LP to Dounce 3-23-53]. [Filed under LP Science:
9.001].
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Details various aspects of the second edition of General Chemistry that must be edited. Gives twelve numbered corrections to be made. [Reply from LP to McClintock 3-23-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses what he has been doing recently. After the signature, Peter writes,
"The professor is ill, but you will get a Crick Watson letter as soon as he has read it. Sid wants his manuscript." [Filed
under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from Easibind Ltd. to LP RE: sends a letter thanking LP for his order of their Easibinders.
Encloses a receipt for his cheque. Sends some information about how the binders will work.
[invoice included with the same date] [letter from LP to Easibind Ltd. 3-10-53].
- Letter from Ben May to LP RE: encloses a copy of Science, March 13, thinking that LP might
need an extra copy of the article on Bioserological Methods of Human Classification.
- Letter from Dr. G. V. Raynor to LP RE: writes that he is grateful for LP's letter about C 14, C 15 and C 36 crystals, and
is interested to see LP's conclusions about the electronic structures of the phases of those types. Is also interested to
the hear the new theory of ferromagnetism from LP. Requests advance copies of the work. Also requests anything LP can tell
him about his interpretation of inter-metallic phases. [letter from LP to Dr. Raynor 3-10-53, letter of response from LP to Prof. Raynor 3-27-53].
- Letter from C. T. Geiser, Procurement Officer of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to LP RE: writes
that they have stored in their Bureau space some equipment with Cal Tech nameplates on them.
Asks what they should do with it. [filed under U: Correspondence 1953] [letter of response from
J. H. Sturdivant to Mr. C. T. Geiser 4-1-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. William S. Johnson of Rohm and Haas Company RE: LP thanks Dr. Johnson for informing him that he will
be unable to attend the conference on the structure of proteins. [LP invitation to Dr. Johnson 2-6-53]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Highberger RE: Is sorry that United Shoe Machinery Corp. is not planning to send a representative to
the conference on protein structure. Gives him more information on the conference on the configuration of polypeptide chains
that will be held in September, and invites a representative to attend. [pencil note on top of page indicates letter was sent
to Mr. Bartz] [invitation from LP to Dr. Highberger 2-6-53]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Connor, Rohm and Haas Company RE: Is sorry that Dr. Connor has decided to not send a representative
to the lecture on protein structure. Mentions that this knowledge is important in leather and textiles, but the field is admittedly
not very extensive. [Pencil note at top indicates cc to Bartz]. [Invitation from LP to Connor 2-6-53, Letter from LP to Connor 3-11-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: J. W. Robinson Co. amount: $46.41
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March 19
- Letter from LP to Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Details the schedule of LP's proofing of the second edition
of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from F. Douglas Lawrason, National Research Council, to LP RE: Travel vouchers are being sent to LP in order to reimburse
him for his trip to Washington. Also discusses LP's conference on Oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: 14.016].
- Letter from LP to Dr. F. Hilton RE: is getting ready for a trip away from Pasadena and is
participating in a meeting of the American Chemical Society in L.A. and therefore is not able to
prepare a proper discussion of the question raised in Dr. Hilton's last note. Goes on to discuss the
benzene ring as it relates to quantum mechanical theory and Lapworth's theory. [note from Dr.
Hilton to LP 3-14-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Holger Hyden of the Histologiska Institutionen, Sweden RE: sends some
reprints on the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, etc. Is unable to summarize it as there is too
much info. May see him when he visits Stockholm for the International Congress in July and
August.
- Letter from LP to Tomoji Tanaka RE: writes that he has read the material that Mr. Tanaka sent
him, and he does not really understand it. Says that he believes that the existing theory of atomic
spectra seems to him to be satisfactory and does not need correction. [sent Mr. Tanaka's
manuscript back to him] [previous letters from Tomoji Tanaka to LP 3-8-53, 3-20-53, letters and
manuscripts of response from Tomoji Tanaka to LP 4-8-53, 4-30-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter S. Vincent RE: answers Dr. Vincent's letter by sending copies of
the papers on the structure of nucleic acids as he requested. Goes on to describe his future plans
of work on the same topic. [letter from Dr. Vincent to LP 3-13-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $100.00
- Letter from W.H. Taylor of Cavendish Laboratory to LP RE: enquires about what programs are
going on at Caltech so as to not perform any research overlaps in their own laboratory. Mentions
their current work on the structure of complex alloy phases. [letter from LP to Dr. W. H. Taylor
3-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, W. H.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E.M. Weber, Pfizer RE: Pleased that interest was shown in the protein conference, but replies that abstracts
of the conference are not available. Includes reprints of faculty's papers on the subject of protein structure. [Letter from
Weber to LP 3-3-53, letter from LP to Weber 2-6-53]
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March 20
- Letter from Jerry Donohue, Cavendish Laboratory, to LP RE: Enclosed is his paper on a second alpha-helical structure for polypeptides.
Also notes that Watson and Crick have developed an ingenious model for DNA. He says that they will send LP a copy next week,
but want to wait until Bragg recovers from a sickness and can review it. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: inquiring about the usage of various units and "molal"
vs "Molar" usage in LP's manuscript for the revised edition of General Chemistry. [Reply from LP to McClintock 3-27-53].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Mr. Cyril Craig RE: Writes that he
doubts that the ideas about photosynthesis that Mr. Craig suggested in his letter are really correct
and sets about to describe why. [letter from Mr. Craig to LP 3-14-53].
- Letter from [?] to LP RE: news clipping entitled "News Guild Lists Page One Awards." Lists LP
as outstanding in Science due to his research in the structure of protein molecules. [note in pen at
top: "Dir. Mail to D. Pauling, N.Y. Times: March 20. 1953"].
- Letter from Tomoji Tanaka to LP RE: sends a copy of the same letter he sent 3-8-53, with the
assumption that his first letter did not reach LP. [previous letter from Tomoji Tanaka to LP 3-8-53, letter of response from LP to Mr. Tanaka 3-19-53].
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: Does not wish to accept Dr. I. E. Keszler as a post-doctoral fellow on the basis that she
wishes to work out practical problems and not basic research. [Letter from LP to Dean Watson 3-13-53, Memo from L. Zechmeister to LP
- Letter from Percy L. Julian to LP RE: Responds to LP's invitation to Caltech's upcoming conference on protein structure. Wishes
to send Dr. Sidney J. Circle in his place, and Percy will likely be unable to attend. Also wishes to know more about Caltech's
industrial associates. [LP invitation to Percy L. Julian 2-9-53]
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March 21
- Letter from James Watson and Francis Crick to LP RE: Enclosed is a draft of the article they intend to send to Nature for publication. Mentions that they felt they had to include mention of LP's nucleic acid structure in the article. [Reply
from LP to Watson and Crick 2-27-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $21.00
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March 22
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March 23
- Letter from LP to A.L. Dounce, RE: Replies to many of Dounce's concerns about his model for nucleic acids by explaining the
recent structural change they've made by rotating the phosphate groups. He mentions that the x-ray data being gathered at
King's College is much clearer and will resolve any measurement problems. The last paragraph states that in the next three
years, he expects the definite structure of nucleic acids to be worked out, with a variation of his structure being correct,
or possible an entirely different structure. [In reply to 3-18-53 letter from Dounce to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Discusses proposed corrections to the second edition
manuscript of General Chemistry. Most corrections will be looked at when LP is in New York on 4-2-53. [In reply to 3-18-53 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books:1953b].
- Letter from Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Discusses design aspects of the second edition of General Chemistry, as well as the meeting time and place in New York. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from H.G. Turley, The American Leather Chemists Association, to LP RE: Asks LP to send a photo of himself for publicity
purposes. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from M.L. Anson RE: congratulates LP on a job well done on the "Solvay report." Again
asks LP to accept the invitation to write up his story for their "Advances." (Discussing inertial
chemistry of proteins and the chemistry of the interactions between chemical groups). [response
letter from LP 3-30-53].
- Letter from LP to Henry M. Woodburn, The University of Buffalo, RE: Believes that the lecture schedule outlined for him is
too heavy, and then writes a more acceptable schedule. In a section where he lists short summaries of his lecture topics,
he says "The nucleic acids are substances of large molecular weight which are comparable in importance to proteins. A proposed
structure for the nucleic acids will be described." [In reply to 2-19-53 letter from Woodburn to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Miss Cha Chong Hwa RE: thanks
Miss Hwa for the letter and is glad that they are studying general chemistry from his book. Is
glad to hear that the Seoul National University is carrying on under the circumstances of war.
Unfortunately he has no information to help Miss Hwa find scholarship funds to help her sister
study medicine in the U.S. [letter from Miss Hwa to LP 3-8-53].
- Memo from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to G. D. McCann RE: discusses the budget for the
IBM computing facilities installation during the fiscal year of 1953-54 in relation to the Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [memo from G. D. McCann to LP 3-2-53].
- Note from Dr. John Michael O'Gorman RE: updates LP on the UC Santa Barbara employment
issue fight. Requests that LP send all of his reprints to him because the committee at the U.S.
Department of Commerce National Bureau of Standards has asked for them of him in that they
are considering for him a raise and a promotion. [no date written on this note] [letter from LP to
Dr. O'Gorman 2-18-53, letter from LP to Dr. O'Gorman 3-23-53].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. John Michael O'Gorman RE: writes in
response to Dr. O'Gorman's request that he has sent the reprints that he asked for. Thanks for the
update on the situation with UC. [note from Dr. O'Gorman to LP 2-23-53, related letter from LP
to Prof. W. Conway Pierce 3-23-53, note from Dr. O'Gorman to LP 7-9-53].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Prof. W. Conway Pierce RE: recommends
appointing Dr. John Michael O'Gorman as associate professor of chemistry at the U of
California, Riverside. Explains O'Gorman's trouble with UC Santa Barbara and gives him a
highly favorable recommendation as well. [related letter from LP to Dr. O'Gorman 3-23-53,
follow-up letter from LP to Prof. Conway Peirce 3-30-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Pucciarelli RE: writes in answer to Mr. Pucciarelli's enquiry that work on
molecular structure has not progressed far enough to be of any value with respect to cancer. [note
from Mr. Pucciarelli to LP 3-6-53].
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes that he will
proceed with the preparation of a paper on the compressibility of solids. Also wants to develop
his liquid volume relationships further. Goes on to discuss his work with the effect of
temperature on liquid volume. Explains his use of probability functions. Includes graphs of some
of his work comparing volume and pressure between different compounds. [letter from LP to Mr.
Larson 3-9-53, letter from LP to Mr. Larson 3-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from Dr. Lindvall to members of the CIT faculty RE: Encloses information on academic freedom including an article entitled
"Should a Person Ask Immunity?" by Dr. Alexander Forbes, along with the response to this article by Zechariah Chafee, Jr.
and Arthur E. Sutherland of the Law School.
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March 24
- Note from Mr. T. Imanishi to LP RE: Goes through a series of further questions for LP regarding
metallurgical processes as they pertain to his paper. Asks LP to respond at his convenience.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. T. Imanishi 4-3-53].
- Note from Ms. Veronica Kempf of Yugoslavia to LP RE: asks LP if he would be so kind as to
send some of his children's outgrown clothes to her as her family is in need of them. Was glad to
hear about him and his family.
- Letter from Prof. R. T. Sanderson to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and for sending the letter for
commemorating Jacob Cornog. [letter from LP to Prof. Sanderson 3-11-53].
- Note from Prof. H. D. Springall to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter regarding this theory of the
alpha helix protein structure. Mentions his own intentions to write a book on proteins. Asks for
LP's permission to reproduce some of his drawings of peptide structures. Suggests that they meet
while LP is in England. [related letter from Prof. H. D. Springall to LP 6-24-52, letter from LP to
Prof. Springall 3-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File (Springall, H. D.)].
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. Pamphlet, "The Rights and Responsibilities of Universities and their Faculties", Association
of American Universities.
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March 25
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: in reviewing the manuscript for LP's revision of General Chemistry, he has come upon some repetitious phrasing and offers solutions. [Reply from LP to McClintock 3-30-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Memo from L. Zechmeister, CIT, to LP RE: Written in German. Discusses Dr. K. Freudenberg's letter, from Heidelberg, that was
written on 3-20-53. [Related letter from LP to Freudenberg 4-1-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Minoru Tsutsui to LP RE: writes in enquiry about the cumulative examination
system at Cal Tech. Requests copies of cumulative examinations from his department. [letter of
response from BW to Mr. Tsutsui 4-20-53].
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March 26
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Will have all editing material for the second edition
of General Chemistry prepared so they can quickly review it on 4-2-53. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Writes to confirm that he will be at The Players restaurant
in New York on 4-2-53 at 11:30 AM. Also mentions trying to see McClintock on that day. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Professor R.W. Asmussen RE: Accepts the invitation to attend the symposium in Denmark on chemical complexes.
LP explains that he hasn't been doing much new work in the areas of inorganic chemistry. [In reply to 3-13-53 letter from Asmussen to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from Henry M. Woodburn, the University of Buffalo, to LP RE: Confirms LP's rewritten schedule of lectures at the University
that are to take place from 4-30-53 to 5-5-53. [In reply to 3-23-53 letter from LP to Woodburn]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
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March 27
- Letter from LP to James Watson and Francis Crick RE: Thanks them for the advance copy of their letter to Nature and then mentions that the van der wals issue has been fixed by rotation of the phosphates. Says that he does not feel strongly
that his structure is more right than the Watson-Crick model. [In reply to 3-21-53 letter from Watson and Crick to LP]. [Filed
under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling RE: Discusses travel plans when LP is in England. Goes on to mention that he has reviewed
the draft of the Watson-Crick model, and finds it to be interesting. He feels strongly that none of their points against his
model are very substantial. He believes the correct structure will be known after obtaining Wilkins' x-ray results. [Filed
under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from LP to Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Overviews conventions of units and his preferences for
usage in the second edition of General Chemistry. [In reply to 3-20-53 letter from McClintock to LP and 3-23-53 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Steven H. Fritchman to LP RE: asking if LP would be a sponser of a conference to discuss the Rosenburg sentencing.
Enclosed is a draft of the call to conference. [LP's handwritten note: "Yes, will be sponsor. Away on trip. Do not mention
CIT".]
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. V. Raynor RE: encloses a copy of his manuscript on the theory of
ferromagnetism. Discusses that incompatibility between the resonating-valence-bond theory of
metals and the old free-electron theory. [letter from Prof. Raynor to LP 3-17-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: J. W. Robinson Co. amount: $14.24
- LP writes cheque to: Frank T. Quicker Jr. amount: $2.00
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology Bookstore amount: $28.99
- Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr. of the University of Rochester to LP RE: request information
from LP about stipends granted to graduates at Caltech, as a means of comparison between
British and U.S. Schools. [letter from LP to Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr. 12-16-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #222. Noyes, W.A. 1926-1963: file (Noyes, W.A., Jr. 1938-1963)].
- LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Alexander Rich. [9:15 AM, Crellin Conference Room?] [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to L. Zechmeister cc: LP RE: Reply regarding the release of abstracts and manuscripts prior to publication.
States that the matter will be discussed, but [Bartz] doesn't feel that it is wise to do this. [Memo from L. Zechmeister to
R.V. Bartz 3-9-53].
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March 28
- Note from Ronald Mason to LP RE: asks if LP could find a place for him to research
carcinogenous crystals at Cal Tech in the event that he is awarded an Exchange Fellowship from
the British Empire Cancer Campaign. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Ronald Mason 4-2-53].
- LP writes cheque to: John Edgar amount: $500.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Peggy M. Stanley amount: $12.50
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1953n. Science News Letter article "Fundamental Structure for Protein Materials" discusses some of LP's work on proteins.
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March 29
- AHP writes cheque to: American Crystallographic Assoc. amount: $5.00
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March 30
- Letter from LP to Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Agrees with McClintock's solution to some repetitive
portions of his revised manuscript for General Chemistry. [In reply to letter from McClintock to LP 3-25-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Dr. L.P. Eisenhart, American Philosophical Society RE: discusses his recent trips to both UCLA and UC Berkeley
for their inauguration ceremonies. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, President, The University of California, RE: relays that he enjoyed the inaugeration
ceremonies very much, but would like to make a correction involving the date of the founding of the American Philosophical
Society. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from LP to Dr. M. L. Anson RE: Indicates that he will participate in the "discussion of
denaturation." However, indicates that he cannot accept Dr. Anson's invitation to write up his
material for Dr. Anson's advances. [letter to LP 3-23-53]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. Conway Pierce RE: writes again in connection with Dr. John Michael O'Gorman. Corrects some misinformation
about what position Dr. O'Gorman held at UCSB. Still recommends him for the position. [previous letter from LP to Prof. Pierce
3-23-53, letter of
response from Prof. Pierce tp LP 3-31-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell M. Stanley of UC Berkeley RE: writes in regard to Dr. John
Michael O'Gorman. Corrects some misinformation regarding O'Gorman that he wrote in a
previous letter. [related letter from LP to Prof. Conway Pierce 3-23-53, related letter from LP to
Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, Pres of UC Berkeley 3-31-53, letter of response from W. M. Stanley
to LP 4-3-53].
- Letter from E. S. Proskauer of Interscience Publishers, inc., to LP RE: thanks LP for his helpful
review of Rutger's book. Asks whether they are permitted to quote LP's remarks on the quality
of the text. Sends LP $50.00 for his assistance. [letter from LP to Mr. Proskauer 3-12-53, letter of
response from LP to Mr. Proskauer 4-2-53].
- Letter from G. N. Tyson, Jr. to LP RE: says that the "writer" thanks LP for his time and
comments. Will meet again to explore their work on structural problems of mutual interest.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "'Hold' and 'Fit' Theories
Hold for DDT Structure-Activity" RE: reports the developments in studies of the topography
theory of the mechanism of DDT action based on interpretation by LP of modes of enzymatic
action.
- AHP writes cheque to: Phelps-Terkel amount: $9.26
- LP writes cheque to: Dr. Claude Block amount: $24.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Association of Scientific Workers amount: $2.50
- LP writes cheque to: Town Hall amount: $28.00
- LP writes cheque to: Franchise Tax Board amount: $282.40
- LP writes cheque to: Southern Commercial and Savings Bank amount: $201.50
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $125.00
- Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: writes in response to Mr. Larson's letter of 3-23-53.
Writes that he believes that Mr. Larson's arguments are reasonable and that it is worthwhile for
him to prepare his work for publication. Brings up a specific statement from Mr. Larson's letter
(claiming that his theoretical discussion represents a deviation from currently expected theory) that he questions. Mentions
that he is attending the Solvay Congress in Brussels in April. [letter from Mr. Larson to LP 3-23-53, letter from Mr. Larson to LP5-16-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Note from Barbara W. Low of University Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard to LP RE:
Sends a cartoon to LP that she thinks is outstanding in relation to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin
and "Lil Abner." [letter from LP to Dr. Barbara W. Low 5-13-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #175 (Low, Barbara)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. H. D. Springall RE: gives Prof. H. D. Springall permission to reproduce
his drawings for a book on proteins. Hopes to meet up with Prof. Springall when he takes a trip
to England. [letter from Prof. Springall to LP 3-24-53, letter from Prof. Springall to LP 6-11-53]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File (Springall, H. D.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. W.H. Taylor of Cavendish Laboratory RE: in response to Dr. Taylor's
request, writes in detail about the current state of Caltech's program on the structure of complex
alloy phases. [letter from Dr. W. H. Taylor to LP 3-19-53, letter from Mrs. M. A. Kellar,
Secretary to Dr. W. H. Taylor 4-14-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file:
(Taylor, W. H.)].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Percy L. Julian RE: Is pleased to learn of the planned attendance of Dr. Circle to the protein conference
and the possible attendance of Julian. Replies to question about industrial associates stating that it's against CIT policy
to help work out specific problems for private firms and the CIT research is fundamental rather than practical. [Letter from
LP to Dr. Julian 2-6-53, Letter from Dr. Julian to LP 3-20-53].
- Letter from LP to R.V. Bartz RE: Requests that Bartz send information regarding the industrial associates program to Dr. Julian.
[Letter from LP to Dr. Julian 3-30-53].
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March 31
- Letter from LP to Mr. Abraham Lederman RE: writes that unfortunately by the time he received
their letter it was too late for him to send a message of congratulations to Dr. Meiklejohn. [letter
from Mr. Lederman to LP 3-11-53].
- Letter from Prof. Conway Pierce to LP RE: thanks LP for his two letters. Unfortunately he has
already filled the two jobs that were previously available at UC Riverside, and cannot offer them
to Dr. John Michael O'Gorman as LP recommended in his letters. [letter from LP 3-30-53,
related letter from LP to Prof. Wendell M. Stanley 3-30-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, Pres of UC Berkeley RE: Informs Dr. Sproul of the
situation involving Dr. O'Gorman, recommends that he be reinstated in his position as Assistant
Professor, under such conditions as to permit him a reasonable opportunity to justify his
promotion, and his permanent appointment. [related letter from LP to Dr. John Michael
O'Gorman 2-18-53, letter of response from Dr. Sproul to LP 5-6-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Red Cross amount: $15.00
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