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<	April 1953					>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1 In New York	2 In London	3 In London
4 In London	5 In London	6 In Brussels	7 In Brussels	8 In Brussels	9 In Brussels	10 In Brussels
11 In Brussels	12 In Brussels	13 In Brussels	14 In New York	15 In New Haven, CT	16 In New Haven, CT	17 In New Haven, CT
18 In New Haven, CT	19 In New Haven, CT	20 In New Haven, CT	21 In New Haven, CT	22 In Philadelphia	23 In Philadelphia	24 In Philadelphia
25 In Philadelphia	26 In Washington D.C.	27 In Washington D.C.	28 In Washington D.C.	29 In Buffalo, NY	30 In Buffalo, NY

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April - General

Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article about LP RE: reports that LP has traveled to Europe and the east coast of the U.S. for a five week trip, in which he will visit protein research groups and will attend the 9th triennial Solvay Congress. He will also deliver the Treat B. Johnson Lectures in chem. at Yale and will receive an award from the Newspaper Guild of New York.
LP writes cheque to: Bennett Travel Agency amount: $348.07
AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $32.50

April 1

April 2

LP flies from New York to London.
Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. Ronald Mason RE: writes that they would be glad to have him at Cal Tech if he wins the Exchange Fellowship in Cancer Research. [note from Dr. Mason to LP 3-28-53, note of response from Dr. Mason to LP 5-12-53].
Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Mr. E. S. Proskauer RE: thanks him for the money for his review of the Rutger's book. Is willing that they quote his remarks on the quality of the text. [letter from Mr. Proskauer to LP 3-30-53].
Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star-News article entitled "Newspaper Guild to Honor Pauling" RE: reports that LP will receive a "Page One" award from the New York Newspaper Guild.
AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $25.00
Letter from LP to W. Nowacki RE: writes that he has turned Prof. Nowacki's letter about M cards over to Professor Shomaker. Thanks him for sending a copy of his book on Fourier synthesis.[letter from LP to Prof. Nowacki 3-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #220a: file (Nowacki, Werner)].
Letter from LP to Mr. Bartz RE: it is not worthwhile to release unpublished reports to certain industrial associates- which was requested by Bartz - and that release of information before publication should be very limited. [Reply to undated letter from Bartz to LP, filed under 4-2-53].
Undated letter from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: recommends that LP prepare samples of reports on research being done for 3 particular industrial associates accounts. [Letter from LP to Mr. Bartz 4-2-53].

April 3

April 4

Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: Pauling writes from Cambridge. Mentions the trip to England and a luncheon with Bragg, Perutz, Crick, and others. Goes on to mention various people who send their greetings to AHP.
Letter from R.W. Asmussen to LP RE: Confirms that LP will attend the symposium in Denmark to discuss complex-chemistry. Asks him to forward a copy of his lecture. [In reply to letter from LP to Asmussen 3-26-53, reply from LP to Asmussen 6-19-53]. Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena) Star News article entitled "Give Students H-Bomb Facts, Teachers Told" RE: Reports LP's statement given at a convention of teachers at the Biltmore Hotel about educating children about the H-Bomb.

April 5

AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $21.52
Memo from B. H. Sage to A. H. Walter, cc LP RE: Sends a purchase order for work entitled "The Volumetric Behavior of Some Aircraft Fuels."

April 6

LP flies from London to Brussels, stays at the Fondation Universitaire, ll rue d'Egmont.
Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: Writes that he is safely in Brussels, and that he and Peter had lunch with Adair and Synge. He writes briefly about Peter, and then relays a story of how the bus he was in after getting off the plane had a close encounter with a large airplane. He mentions that after only five days he is quite lonesome. Significantly, he states that he saw the King's College nucleic acid pictures, and after talking with Watson and Crick, he feels that his structure is probably wrong and that theirs is correct.
Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to give his opinion regarding a request for grant extension and grant increase by two fellows of the foundation.
Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to give his opinion regarding a new application form, and H.F. Blum's application. [Related letter from Wulf to Moe 4-8-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
Letter from Garff B. Wilson to LP RE: writes on President Sproul's behalf in thanks for LP's letter of 3-30-53, and to apologize for the mistake in their Inauguration program for the American Philosophical Society.
Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News [two] articles entitled "Protein Structures Delineated" and "Protein Denaturation Still Not Fully Understood" RE: discusses LP's lecture with the Divisions of Biological and Polymer Chemistry on the structure of proteins. Second article discusses the progress of the discovery of what protein denaturation is. Quotes LP.
Letter from R.V. Bartz to Dr. Percy L. Julian, Glidden Company RE: Details the purpose of the Industrial Assoiciates program and highlights LP's point that participation does not direct research in any way. [Letter from LP to Bartz 3-30-53].
AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance amount: $25.00
AHP writes cheque to: Dr. H. A. Whipple amount: $6.00
AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Star News amount: $1.75
AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farm amount: $13.41
AHP writes cheque to: F.C. Nash Co. amount: $8.21
LP Science: Box 13.023. Brief article from Chemical and Engineering News regarding the Astin case.

April 7

Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: Writes that the congress has not begun, and he has not seen anyone as of yet. Writes about his evening of seeing a movie and going to dinner at a restaurant and getting lost on his way back to the hotel. LP draws a diagram of his trip. He mentions that the Russians are reportedly making an effort to be more cooperative. He then mention that after having thought more about the Watson-Crick DNA model, he thinks that it is probably right.
Letter from A. F. Hultorff of Kraft Foods Company, to LP RE: in order for Kraft to create processed cheeses, they use emulsifying salts. However, they are not entirely clear in understanding the problem of the elucidation of the mechanism of cheese emulsification. Ask if LP might talk with them about protein structures in the hopes that this will help them learn exactly how the salts are working.[note in the right margin in blue ink: "Diphosphate? Linking H bonds?"]
Letter from Gerald Osborn of School Science and Mathematics Journal to LP RE: lets LP know that his article arrived and is being sent to the publishers at once.
AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount: $9.72
AHP writes cheque to: Arthur Heimann and Sons amount: $22.93
AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Inc. amount: $15.92
AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $5.25
AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Co. amount: $15.29
AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Co. amount: $8.64
AHP writes cheque to: Liebergs amount: $26.70
AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel Tel amount: $17.84
AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $19.83
AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00
AHP writes cheque to: Colby Nurseries amount: $1.90

April 8

April 9

LP attends the Ninth Triennial Conference, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, Brussels, Belgium. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
Letter from M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, to LP RE: Invitation for LP to attend the 41st Session of the Indian Science Congress, scheduled for the first week of January 1954. In addition, the Embassy is hopeful that LP will stay an additional 4 to 6 weeks and visit various Indian Universities. [Reply from LP to Sundaram 5-13-53].
Letter from Jacob L. Holtzmann of the U. of the State of New York RE: finds that LP is also to receive an award of the Newspaper Guild in New York on 4-17-53. Invites LP and AHP as their guests at dinner at the Hotel Astor before the presentation of the awards. [note in pencil at bottom: "Acceptance given to Mr. Holtzmann's secy. via phone 4/16. B Salaman. Telephone: Hanover 2-7 740"] [related letter from Arthur Rosenstock to LP 4-1-53 (filed under P: 1953)].
Letter from W. J. Wiswesser to LP RE: requests visiting with LP during April as he is now interested in the problem of developing linear descriptions for all kinds of molecular structures. Goes on to describe his interests and work. Sends a copy of the first outline of a manual T. Y. Crowell hopes to publish that year. [letter of response from BW to Dr. Wiswesser 4-13-53].
Pauling Scrapbook: California Tech (Caltech, Pasadena) article entitled "Pauling now on long trip" RE: reports LP's plans for his five-week trip to Europe and the Eastern U.S.

April 10

LP attends the Ninth Triennial Conference, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, Brussels, Belgium. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: Writes that yesterday was interesting, with a talk by Bragg and a discussion of LP's own work. He mentions spending some time thinking about collagen structure, and a biochemical meeting going on tomorrow. He also says that there are very few wives attending the conference.
Letter from Dr. Netter to LP RE: [Written in German]. [Related letter from Netter to LP 5-6-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Requests that letter sent to LP on 4-6-53 be sent back to him, and he will get in touch with LP in New Haven. [Reply to letter from Wulf to Moe 4-8-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
Letter from Brahama Datta Sharma to LP RE: a student of chemistry now working in the National Chemistry Laboratory with Dr. Biswas who is working on protein structures and requests reprints of some of LP's papers. [note in pencil at left of letter: "all protein reprints sent 4/30/53."] [letter of reply from LP to Mr. Sharma 5-7-53].
Note from Mr. Denny Vaughan to LP RE: request suggestions about how he might go about fusing a white powder with flavor together without losing the intensity of the flavor. [letter of response from BW to Mr. Vaughan 4-30-53].
Pauling Scrapbook: New York World- Telegram and Sun article entitled "Enzyme Clue Leads to Super-Insecticides." RE: a new alternative super-insecticide is being developed based on research at the U. of California citrus experiment station. LP's knowledge of the way enzymes in insects control their growth made the chemical building of the insecticides possible.
Letter from Frederick L. Stone, Chief, Extramural Programs, National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to Dr. Lee Dubridge RE: discussion of the Commission on Higher Education and LP's support of public health research. [Letter from DuBridge to Stone 3-14-53]

April 11

LP attends the Ninth Triennial Conference, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, Brussels, Belgium. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
AHP writes cheque to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $13.00
AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $43.77

April 12

LP attends the Ninth Triennial Conference, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, Brussels, Belgium. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]

April 13

April 14

LP attends the Ninth Triennial Conference, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, Brussels, Belgium. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
LP flies from Brussels to London, and then from London to New York.
AHP travels from Los Angeles to London, meeting LP.
Letter from Francis Crick to LP RE: Writes that he recalls them discussing coiling in alpha-helices the previous summer. With regard to LP's recent publication on this problem, Crick thinks the process would have been carried out more easily if there had been dialogue between the two. He also mentions that he looks forward to hearing LP's thoughts on the structure of DNA. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: After reconsidering, asks that his previous letters to LP not be forwarded back. [Related letter from Moe to Wulf 4-10-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
Letter from H.B. Hass of the Sugar Research Foundation, Inc., to LP RE: Asks LP for his opinion of a book Familial Nonreagenic Food Allergy by Dr. Arthur F. Coca that he is to review. Is of the opinion that it is poorly written and translated, but asks LP for a second opinion. [note in LP's hand in lower left: "Old, afraid to go out of house." [letter of response from LP to Dr. Hass 5-21-53]
Letter from Sister Marie Augustine to LP RE: enquires about some research that LP mentioned he and Dr. Niemann had underway on the topic of inhibition of enzyme activity, in their article "Molecular Architecture and Biological Reactions." Requests references to where she might find further literature on the topic. [letter of response from LP to Sister Marie Augustine 5-21-53].
Letter from Theodore T. Puck, Ph.D. to LP RE: requests that LP stop over in Denver on his way home from the National Academy meeting in order to give a seminar before their faculty group of the U. of Colorado. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Puck 4-20-53].
AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney amount: $89.95
AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $45.00
AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $100.00
AHP writes cheque to: Byron Hopper amount: $25.00
AHP writes cheque to: I. Magnin Co. amount: $67.48
AHP writes cheque to: I. Magnin Co. amount: $13.51
Letter from Mrs. M. A. Kellar, Secretary to Dr. W. H. Taylor, to LP RE: acknowledges LP's letter, and writes that Dr. Taylor is in Spain. [letter from LP to Dr. W. H. Taylor 3-30-53, letter from W. H. Taylor to LP 5-5-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file: (Taylor, W. H.)].
Letter from L.A. DuBridge to Dr. Frederick L. Stone cc: LP RE: Thank you note for positive comments regarding the Commission on Higher Education report. [letter in response to Frederick to DuBridge]
LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from the New York Times, "24 Senators Urged Product Rejected by Astin, Aide Says," discusses Astin case.

April 15

LP and AHP travel via train to New Haven from New York. They meet with Professor and Mrs. Herbert Harned, Yale University.
Letter from L. A. DuBridge to LP RE: Budget for 1952-53 fiscal year passed, but requests further fiscal responsibility.
Letter from Dorothy Snavely, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Asks LP to send her copies of any correspondence between Weber and himself so that they are informed about LP's trip to Germany to participate in the protein symposium. [Reply from LP to Snavely 5-12-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from the New York Times titled "The Astin Case."
LP Science: Box 13.023. A copy of The Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 83rd Congress, First Session dealing with the Astin case.

April 16

Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, RE: The extension requested by Dr. Hedberg with regards to his fellowship is justified. Furthermore, Donahue's request for a grant increase is also acceptable. Also favors the granting of a fellowship to Blum. [in reply to 4-6-53 letter from Moe to LP]. [Filed under LP science: 14.011].
Letter from W. P. Woodring to LP RE: was also glad to see LP at the Academy tea, though was sorry that they didn't get to talk. [letter from LP to Dr. Woodring 3-13-53].

April 17

Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids, [series of three lectures] Treat B. Johnson Visiting Lectureship, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
LP and AHP check into the Hotel Astor in New York. [Receipt, checkout 4-18-53].
LP and AHP attend the Page One Ball and Award of the New York Newspaper Guild, Hotel Astor, New York.
Letter from Dr. Wyman to LP RE: writes to LP about the details of their plans for him to visit France. Discusses how to go about getting funding for LP's visit. Also mentions a recent visit with LP's son. [letter from LP to Dr. Wyman 1-6-53, follow-up letter from Dr. Wyman to LP 5-11-53].
AHP writes cheque to: Lord Taylor amount: $71.35
LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from the New York Times, "Weeks Keeps Astin Until Evaluation of Agency is Ended," discusses the Allen V. Astin case.

April 18

LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Astor. [Receipt, check-in 4-17-53].
Letter from Dr. J. Miller to LP RE: writes as a follow-up to his last letter of 10-17-52 by describing his plans for the year of 1954 and by describing his special interests in the mechanisms of organic reactions. Requests information about whether Cal Tech has any funds available for his plans. [letter from LP to Dr. Miller 10-24-52, letter of response from LP to Dr. Miller 6-22-53].

April 19

Letter from LP to R.W. Asmussen RE: Pauling speech before the Denmark symposium on complex-chemicals will be titled "The Electroneutrality Principle in Relation to the Structure of Complexes". Also mentions that both PP and AHP will be joining him. [In reply to 5-4-53 letter from Asmussen to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].

April 20

Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids, [series of three lectures] Treat B. Johnson Visiting Lectureship, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
Letter from LP to Max Delbruck RE: Discusses Watson's upcoming trip to CIT for a virus symposium. LP states that he feels the work Watson is doing with Crick is important enough to warrant him going back to Cambridge for the two months between the symposium and his planned research at CIT in the fall. He then states that he was "very deeply impressed" by the Watson-Crick structure of DNA. He goes on to discuss the problems that he had with the crystallography results, and how King's College had a better result that enabled them to deduce the double-helical structure. LP closes by saying that there is a chance Watson and Crick are wrong, but that it is not very likely. [Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
Letter from Prof. Dr. J. Kuhnau of Medizinische Fakultat der Universitat Hamburg, to LP RE: [letter written in German].
Letter from LP to Prof. Theodore T. Puck RE: in response to his letter of request LP writes that he is unable to stop over in Denver to present a seminar on his way home to Pasadena from the Academy meeting because he will also be giving some lectures in Buffalo. [letter from Prof. Puck to LP 4-14-53].
Letter from Hymin Shapiro of the Ethyl Corporation to LP RE: sends a gram of the compound bis-cyclopentadienyl iron as LP mentioned that Dr. Shomaker might be interested in making an electron diffraction check of it. If LP would like a liquid derivative of this compound, let him know. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Hymin Shapiro 6-22-53].
Letter from BW to Miss Thelma Johnson Street RE: writes that LP has asked her to send her a biographical sketch of himself, which is enclosed.
Letter from BW to Mr. Minoru Tsutsui RE: in response to his letter of request, BW sends him sample copies of examination questions in organic chemistry. [letter from Mr. Tsutsui to LP 3-25-53].
Note from Harlan Trumbull to LP RE: writes that the reprints of LP's papers on proteins that he said he was sending must have been miscarried and therefore requests another set be sent to his Ohio address. Mentions a meeting with Jimmie Bell.
LP Science: Box 13.023. Fourteen pages torn out of Chemical and Engineering News regarding the Astin case.

April 21

Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids, [series of three lectures] Treat B. Johnson Visiting Lectureship, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
Letter from L. A. DuBridge to Dr. Ralph Connor, Rohm and Haas Company bcc: LP RE: States that he is happy to be meeting with Dr. Haas on 5-4-53 regarding the Industrial Associates program.

April 22

LP and AHP leave New Haven and fly to Philadelphia. [Handwritten note says "Meet Shaeffer 2:00 PM Benj. Franklin"].
Package recieved from Ethyl Corporation by LP RE: Packing list shows 1 gram quantity of bis-cyclopentadienyl delivered.
Letter from Robert Morris, Conference of Inquiry, to LP RE: Form letter requesting that people encourage others to join in the conference to discuss the Rosenberg trial and its implications. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].

April 23

LP writes cheque to: Benjamin Franklin Hotel amount: $100.00
Letter from Mr. Ben May to LP RE: Notices LP's work on insecticides with Drs. Blinn, Gunther, Carman and Metcalf. Mentions a drug, S.K.F. 525 A, that he might consider in relation to the insecticides. [letter from Mr. Ben May to LP 9-17-52, letter from LP to Mr. May 6-22-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #193 (May, Ben)].

April 24

Note from Mr. P. K. Kapur of the U of Minn. School of Chem. to the Chairman of the Dept of Chem., Cal Tech, RE: writes with the intent of applying to Cal Tech for a post doctoral research fellowship in the Dept of Chemistry at Cal Tech. Goes on to list all of his educational, work and research experience. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Kapur 5-7-53].
Letter from I.C.M. Maxwell, Assistant Secretary, Inter-University Council for Higher Education in the Colonies, to LP RE: request for a statement regarding R. Spitzer's qualifications for an academic post. Included is information about the University of the West Indies including salary and background information. [Reply from LP to I.C.M. maxwell 7-1-53].

April 25

Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman, First Unitarian Church, to LP RE: Invitation to LP to participate in a conference regarding the Rosenberg trial as a scientific advisor. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00

April 26

LP and AHP leave Philadelphia and fly to Washington D.C.

April 27

Letter from Garnet T. Page of The Chemical Institute of Canada to LP RE: Requests that LP address their Institute's Sections in Western Canada during the 1953-54 season. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Page 5-22-53].
Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article about LP RE: reports that LP has traveled to Europe to attend the 9th triennial Solvay Congress in Belgium and to visit protein research groups in London and Cambridge.
LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from Chemical and Engineering News "Weeks Keeps Astin as NBS Head Until New Tests Are Complete." Discusses the Astin case.

April 28

Statement to Peter Pauling from CIT RE: Lists a balance of $48.95 with a description of "Chemistry supplies and breakage."

April 29

LP and AHP check into the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York. [Receipt, checkout 5-6-53].
LP and AHP meet with Professor Hunry M. Woodburn, University of Buffalo.
Letter from Crellin Pauling to LP and AHP RE: writes that he has replaced the windshield on the Ford, gotten insurance, and a drivers license. Goes on to talk about friends. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.023].
Telegram from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: enquires about when LP will be ready with his manuscript for the projected AASW book about peaceful uses of science, as the publishers are ready to proceed. [previous letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 4-8-53, following telegram from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Fankuchen 4-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Includes attached list of ninety-three companies; Bartz hopes they can add 25 to 30 to the Industrial Assoiciates program.
Letter from R.V. Bartz to Lederle Laboratories, Inc. cc: LP RE: Invitation to attend the conference on protein structure. Includes program of the conference.
Letter from R.V. Bartz to Dr. Harry M. Weaver, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis cc: Linus Pauling RE: Invitation to attend the conference on protein structure. Includes program of conference.
Letter from R.V. Bartz to National Institute of Health cc: LP RE: Invitation to attend the conference on protein structure. Includes program of the conference.
Letter from R.V. Bartz to Office of Naval Research cc: LP RE: Invitation to attend the conference on protein structure. Includes program of the conference.
Letter from Ralph Connor, Rohm and Haas Company to LP RE: apologizes for not being able to attend May conference on protein structure. Hopes to meet with LP in the future.

April 30

Speech by LP on The Chemical Bond and the Structure of Inorganic Complexes, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953]
Letter from Tomoji Tanaka to LP RE: sends LP his fifth report and manuscript about the r-ray and the isomeride. Asks LP for an answer to his letters. [letter from LP to Tomoji Tanaka 3-19-53, previous letters from Mr. Tanaka to LP 3-20-53, 4-8-53, letter of response from LP to Mr. Tanaka 5-11-53].
Letter from BW to Mr. Denny Vaughan RE: answers Mr. Vaughan's letter by informing him that no one in their department can help him with his particular question. Suggests he get in touch with a commercial research chemist. [Note from Mr. Vaughan to LP 4-10-53].
Pauling Scrapbook: U. of Buffalo Lecture Series Program entitled "A Course of Lectures by Dr. Linus C. Pauling" RE: lectures given in the series of Foster Lectures 1952-53. Lists the lecture dates and titles, April 30, May 1, 4, 5, about chemical bonds, valence of metals, intermetallic compounds, structure of proteins, and the structure of antibodies.
Pauling Scrapbook: Buffalo Courier Express article entitled "Page One Ball Honors Famous in Many Fields" RE: reports the events of the Page One Ball and who attended. Additional blurb mentions LP's lecture scheduled for U. of Buffalo on the topic of "The Chemical Bond and the Structure of Inorganic Complexes."
Telegram from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Fankuchen RE: writes that LP is away and will be back 5-7-53. [previous telegram from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 4-29-53, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP 5-26-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].

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