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May - General
- Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 27R RE: Properties of elements, all elements, Hydrogen
through Californium.
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. Publication: American Mercury, RE: "Communism and the Colleges".
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint of article "Two Cases of Sickle Cell Disease Presumably Due to the Combination of the Genes
for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Hemoglobin," from Blood, The Journal of Hematology.
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Physics Today article "News and Views: The Astin Case," discusses the firing of Dr. Astin from the National Bureau of Standards as a result
of issues associated with his work developing a battery additive.
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May 1
- Speech by LP on Valence of Metals and the Nature of Intermetallic Compounds, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from Mary Ruffalo of North American Philips Co. RE: requests that LP send a full
description of the Cal Tech X-ray courses and seminars and their instructors for publication in
their new technical journal, the Norelco Reporter. [letter of response from LP to Miss Mary
Ruffalo of North American Philips Co. 5-8-53].
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May 2
- Letter from D.P. Riley to LP RE: Writes to ask LP to send a letter recommending him to a research program in Ontario, Canada.
He then discusses his protein work, which includes conclusions that myoglobin is a distinct molecule from hemoglobin. Also
discusses his results regarding histone interactions with nucleic acids. Riley then states that he prefers the Watson-Crick
model over LP's due to the increased flexibility offered, but concedes that it is quite possible both models are correct.
[Filed under LP Science: 9.001].
- Letter from Mrs. Susan T. Malarbey of the Parents' Committee for Reed College to LP RE: requests that LP serve on the Parents'
Committee again.
- Letter from Dr. Reuben Wood of George Washington University to LP RE: requests any
suggestions from LP on who to hire for two openings in their department at George Washington
U. Goes on to describe the positions. Thanks LP for sending the red-covered bulletin about his
Cal Tech dept. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wood 5-21-53].
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May 3
- Letter from Ernst D. Bergmann of the Ministry of Defense, Scientific Department, Israel, to LP
RE: writes in thanks to LP for helping him get appointed Professor of Organic Chemistry at the
Hebrew University. Sends in gratitude a collection of papers published by himself in the past
several years. [associated letter from M. Even-Ari to LP 12-18-52, letter of response from LP 5-21-53].
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May 4
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953]
- Letter from Dr. Norris W. Rakestraw to LP RE: requests some information about David G.
Cantor who has recently submitted an application for employment with them and who listed LP
as a reference. [note in pencil at right: "Freshman- Have asked him to come in." Note in pen at
bottom: "3.4 A chem, phys, math Summer."] [letter from LP to Dr. Rakestraw 5-13-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Buffalo (New York) Evening News editorial entitled "Scientists With
Political Blinders" RE: discusses LP's upcoming lecture to be given at U. of Buffalo and then
goes on to discuss LP's "foolishness" in the realm of politics.
- Letter from P.P. Ewald to LP RE: notices that the review of the International Tables for
Crystallography is overdue. Asks whether he can expect the review soon. [previous letter from P.
P. Ewald to LP 10-29-52, following letter from LP to P. P. Ewald 5-7-53,] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #88].
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May 5
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Serological Reactions and The Hemoglobin Molecule in Health and Disease, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from Mr. R. A. Cooley of Olin Industries, Inc. to LP RE: Reminds LP of an idea that he
had proposed involving a fast burning propellant. Mr. Cooley is soon presenting a paper on
propellants and wonders if LP had a patent or patent pending on his idea, as he is interesting in
making statements about LP's original idea in his presentation. [letter of reply from LP to Mr.
Cooley 5-7-53].
- Letter from W.H. Taylor of Cavendish Laboratory to LP RE: writes to thank LP for his helpful
letter of 3-30-53 describing Caltech's current work on alloys. Is pleased that there is little overlap
between their laboratories in terms of research projects. [related letter from Mrs. M. A. Kellar,
Secretary to Dr. W. H. Taylor to LP 4-14-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #328, file:
(Taylor, W. H.)].
- Letter from Clark G. Kuebler, Ripon College, to LP RE: requests LP's opinion regarding Dr. Ralph Spitzer for an academic post.
[Reply from LP to Kuebler 7-1-53].
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May 6
- LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York. [Receipt, check-in 4-29-53].
- LP and AHP fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.
- Letter from Dr. Netter to LP RE: [Written in German]. [Related letter from Netter to LP 4-10-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, president of UC Berkeley to LP RE: writes in response to
LP's 3-31 letter about Dr. John Michael O'Gorman and his difficulties with the administration of
the Santa Barbara College. Will answer as soon as a review of the case is complete. [letter from
LP to Dr. Sproul 3-31-53, related letter from Dr. John Michael O'Gorman to LP 2-8-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Slather Hotel amount: $104.33
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May 7
- Letter from LP to Dr. Fred O'Flaherty, The American Leather Chemists Association, RE: Thanks him for the $300.00 check to
cover his travel expenses for the upcoming trip to speak at the Association's Golden Anniversary Meeting. [In reply to letter
from O'Flaherty to LP 4-13-53]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Mr. R. A. Cooley RE: Writes in response to Mr. Cooley's enquiry that he does
indeed have a patent pending on his ideas involving rate control strands in propellants. Is not
however sure as to the status of his patent. Suggests some references for Mr. Cooley to contact in
order to find this information for his paper. [letter from Mr. R. A. Cooley to LP 5-5-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. P. K. Kapur RE: in response to Dr. Kapur's enquiry about a possible post-doctoral research fellowship
at Cal Tech, LP suggests that he send a statement about the problem
he would like to undertake and also some letters from professors that are acquainted with his
work. However, it is not likely that they can offer an appointment due to lack of funds. [letter
from Dr. Kapur to LP 4-24-53].
- Note from Mr. John Andre Bussinger to LP RE: requests a statement from LP regarding his ideas
for or against barring teachers of communistic design from schools. [letter of response from LP
to Mr. Bussinger 6-19-53] [filed under unsorted correspondence 1953].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Brahama Datta Sharma RE: In response to his letter, LP sends reprints of
papers on the structure of proteins. [letter from Mr. Sharma to LP 4-10-53, letter of response
from Mr. Sharma to LP 5-16-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. P. P. Ewald RE: writes that he shall prepare the review of the International
Tables soon. [previous letter from Dr. Ewald to LP 5-4-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #88].
- Letter from Leland H. Taylor, American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: an attempt to organize a meeting of members.
[Filed under LP Peace: 4.009].
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May 8
- Letter from LP to Miss Mary Ruffalo of North American Philips Co. RE: responds to Miss
Ruffalo's enquiry by writing a list of all the x-ray courses offered at Cal Tech. [letter from Miss
Ruffalo to LP 5-1-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $21.00
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May 9
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $49.25
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May 10
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May 11
- Speech by LP on Early History of Protein Structure, Conference on the Structure of Proteins, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. [Filed under LP Speeches:
1953s]
- Letter from LP to AHP RE: Writes that his lecture on hemoglobin was successful. He also relates that he is going to attempt
to go to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, but he may not be successful due to the Isreal stamp in his visa.
- Letter from LP to Prof. Hans Kuhn RE: writes to ask how Mr. Kuhn is getting along in his new
job. Also writes about his future travel plans with AHP and about an article that he has just
written describing the new theory of ferromagnetism. Also asks if Mr. Kuhn is planning to
publish any work.
- Letter from E. O. Bunim of Linde Air Products Company to LP RE: writes that they were glad
that he could visit their laboratory. They are sending him samples of cyclopentadienyl metal
derivatives as he suggested. Thanks LP for offering to have the work done with these samples.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Tomoji Tanaka RE: writes that he has read Mr. Tanaka's reports 3, 4 and
5. Unfortunately he is not able to understand or follow any of his manuscripts and still feels that
the existing theory of atomic spectra seems to be satisfactory as it is. [letters and manuscripts
from Mr. Tanaka to LP 3-20-53, 4-8-53, 4-30-53].
- Letter from Dr. Wyman to LP RE: writes of several people's interests in his coming to France as
a visiting professor. Assures LP that his visit will be sufficiently financed through several means.
[letter from Dr. Wyman to LP 4-17-53, letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman 6-1-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00
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May 12
- Speech by LP on Structure of Nucleic Acids and Present State of the Problem of the Structure of Proteins, Conference on the Structure of Proteins, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. [Filed under LP Speeches:
1953s]
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Sent separately were engraver's proofs of the new drawings
contained within the second edition of General Chemistry. LP needs to review them for accuracy. [Reply from LP to McClintock 5-14-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Discusses his living conditions, people he is seeing in England, and his travels
around Europe. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from LP to H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, RE: Discusses the topics of his planned one hour lectures to be given
at the protein symposium. It will include one lecture on the determination of protein structure, and another to discuss the
structure of antibodies and the nature of serological reactions. He also mentions that he looks forward to discussing his
investigations regarding the nucleic acid structure and the question of the structure of muscle protein with Weber. [Reply
to 4-13-53 letter from Weber to LP, related letter from Snavely to LP 5-14-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Dorothy Snavely, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Asks LP to send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and
four glossy photos for publicity purposes. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Alfred Angrist, M.D. RE: Invites LP to participate in the Scientific Exhibit of the
Graduate Fortnight of the New York Academy of Medicine on October 19 to 30, dealing with the
"Disorders of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs." Wants LP to include some sort of visual
exhibit. [Note: a note on the letter to "Harvey" asking if he would be interested in the invitation.
Harvey says "No."] [LP response letter 5-28-53]
- Letter from A. Chatelet to LP RE: [written in French] Invites LP to the University of Paris in
association with the College of France and the Institute of Chemistry to give a series of lectures
in the year 1953-1954. Because LP has done important work on the structure of proteins, he asks
that LP present on this subject in particular. He hopes that LP can oblige. [letter of response from
LP to Professor Chatelet 6-1-53].
- Note from Dr. Ronald Mason to LP RE: writes with regret that his application for an Exchange
Fellowship in Cancer Research was not successful, but thanks LP for the kind letter. [letter from
LP to Dr. Mason 4-2-53, letter of response from LP to Dr. Mason 5-19-53].
- Letter from Henry B. Richardson to LP RE: as a graduate of Harvard he is concerned about the
current threat to the institution presented by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Informs LP of an event in which four members of the faculty of Harvard are being called to
appear before the Committee of the Trustees of the Harvard Corporation to justify their recent
actions before the House Un-American Committee. Requests that LP write to the Secretary of the
Trustees of the Harvard Corporation. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Richardson 6-10-53].
- Letter from Holmes Sturdivant to LP RE: A summary of a phone conversation between Sturdivant and Hertenstein on 5-7-53. The new costs of construction are higher than were previously estimated, so the architect has been told to stop while the
situation is referred to DuBridge. Also detailed are the two estimates for construction from two contractors.
- Statement from Linde Air Products Company to LP RE: Lists contents as samples of the following: (C5H5)2Fe, (C5H5)2Ni, (C5H5)2ZrCl2, (C5H5)2TiCl2.
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May 13
- Letter from H.H. Weber, Physiologischez Institut, to LP RE: [Written in German]. [In reply to 4-1-53 letter from LP to Weber].
- Letter from LP to M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India RE: Pending his doctor's approval and CIT giving him a leave of absence,
LP and AHP accept the invitation to travel to India in January 1954. [reply to letter from Sundaram to LP 4-9-53, related telegram from LP to Sundaram 11-30-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Stafford L. Warren, Dean of the Medical School at the University of
California RE: writes as a sort of recommendation for a Mr. Jack Behncke for
acceptance into the Medical School at U of California, from which he has just received notice
that he had not been accepted. Hopes that U of California will reconsider their decision. [includes
a copy of a report to President DuBridge of Cal. Tech. Regarding the Medical College
Admissions Test Scores of the 19 students from Cal. Tech., as well as carbon copies of what
appear to be information filled into an questionnaire of some sort].
- Letter from Leo Marion, Editor-in-Chief of the National Research Council of Canada to LP RE:
asks for LP's opinion on four papers submitted to the Canadian Journal of Chemistry by Dr.
W.R. Trost. He is unsure of what to make of their value and requests a second opinion from LP.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Marion 6-18-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Morris W. Rakestraw RE: in response to Dr. Rakestraw's request, LP gives
him information about David G. Cantor, who is applying for a job and listed LP as one of his
references. [letter from Dr. Rakestraw to LP 5-4-53].
- Letter from LP to Barbara W. Low of University Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard RE:
writes in appreciation for the note from Dr. Low and the cartoon about the presidential
possibilities for Harvard. [note from Dr. Barbara W. Low to LP 3-30-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #175 (Low, Barbara)].
- Letter from Patricia Kimball, Administrative Assistant CIT to Mr. George Josten, VP California Scholarship Federation cc:
LP RE: Problems encountered while hosting The Scholarship Federation at CIT. Includes program of days' events. [Related letter
from Kimball to LP 5-18-53]
- Memo from G. Housner, Acting Secretary of CIT Faculty, to LP RE: Faculty meeting on 5-13-53 on topics concerning academic freedom and tenure.
- Letter from C. W. Shilling, of the ONR, to LP RE: Informs LP that he is being transferred from the ONR to a new duty. Conveys
his appreciation for everyone's hard work and comments on his replacement. Invites them over if they are in the area.[reply
from LP 5-19-53] [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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May 14
- Letter from LP to Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: LP has decided to revise some of the proofs of the figures
in the second edition of General Chemistry. [In reply to 5-12-53 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: asks questions regarding printer proofs of various figures
in the second edition of General Chemistry. [Reply from LP to McClintock 5-21-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Dorothy E. Snavely, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a cc of his 5-12-53 letter to H.H. Weber. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Selwyn James, The American Leather Chemists Association, to LP RE: LP is scheduled to speak at the Golden Anniversary
Meeting of the association, and would like a copy of his speech and a photo for publicity purposes. [filed under LP Speeches:
1953s].
- Letter from H. B. Hass of the Sugar Research Foundation, Inc. to LP RE: asks for LP's opinion
on a fact that he read in a book entitled Familial Nonreagenic Food Allergy, by Dr. Arthur F.
Coca in which he discuses hereditary idioblaptic allergy. He has applied to them for a grant, and
they are still deciding whether to give it to him or not. [letter from Dr. Hass to LP 7-2-52, letter
of response from LP to Dr. Hass 5-21-53].
- Note from Dr. M. Simonetta to LP RE: Sends gratitude to LP for helping him get the post-doctorate fellowship from the Canadian
National Research Council. [letter of response from LP
to Dr. Simonetta 5-21-53].
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May 15
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP and AHP RE: [Letter is from various people, but Peter writes a short paragraph]. Mentions
that the popular press has printed an article detailing the genetic implications of the Watson-Crick DNA model. [Filed under
LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Steese RE: thanks him for sending him the list of reprints of the chemical
physics section of the Division of Industrial Chemistry of the CSIRO. Requests a selection of
those reprints.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Fresno Bee article entitled "Chemists Will Hear CIT Scientist Tonight"
RE: reports LP's upcoming lecture on the Molecular Structure of Proteins to be given at a
meeting of the Fresno sub-section of the American Chemical Society at Fresno State College.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Collegian (Fresno State College) article entitled "Public Invited to Hear
Pauling Talk on Proteins" RE: article invites the public to attend LP's lecture on the molecular
structure of proteins as part of the Fresno sub-section of the American Chemical Society.
- Pauling Scrapbook: Fresno Sub-Section of American Chemical Society meeting program RE:
lists LP as speaker at the meeting. He will discuss the Molecular structure of proteins.
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May 16
- Letter from Mr. Brahama Datta Sharma to LP RE: thanks LP for sending the reprints on the
structure of proteins. Writes a little bit about himself and then requests that LP keep him in mind
for a position at Cal Tech. [letter from LP to Mr. Sharma 5-7-53].
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: writes to outline for LP's consideration a sample
cross-section of the results which he had obtained from his years of studying scientific inquiry,
namely his work with liquid compressibility relations. Emphasizes his theory that the physical
state of matter is fundamentally a property of the individual molecule. Includes graphs and data
to illustrate his work. [letter from LP to Mr. Larson 3-30-53, letter from LP to Mr. Larson 10-21-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
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May 17
- Letter from Edward M. Corson of the Institute for Mathematics and Mechanics to LP RE: Asks
LP if he can recommend some sources of research funds in regards to work on problems
concerning amino acids, protein structures and questions of biochemical nature. Also writes that
'the tempest in the teapot' with Washington has died out finally. [letter from LP to Mr. Corson 5-22-53].
- Note from Mr. Imanishi to LP RE: writes thanks for LP's advice and goes on to inform LP about
the "diffusion of oxygen, etc. in solidifying metal." [letter from LP to Mr. Imanishi 4-3-53].
- Note from Mrs. Ruth Walsted to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and informs him that she found
a computing job in California already. Goes on to discuss her current situation. [letter from LP to
Mrs. Walsted 1-23-53, letter of response from LP to Mrs. Walsted 5-19-53].
- LP Science: Box 6.003. LP research notes the structure of "compound helixes with 1/3 of H-bonds missing."
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May 18
- Letter from Victor A. Salkind, Scientific Attache of the Embassy of Israel, to LP RE: At Dr.
Ernst D. Bergmann's request he sends LP a number of scientific papers published by him. [letter
of response from BW to Mr. Salkind 5-21-53].
- Letter from Albert Schatz of the National Agricultural College to LP RE: presents LP with a
question about the reaction of nitrite with protein in relation to their studies with the carcinogen
urethan. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Schatz 5-26-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $21.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00
- Letter from Prof. Wendell N. Stanley of the Virus Lab, U of California, Berkeley to LP RE: sends
LP a manuscript to have LP approve it. Requests reprints be made of the manuscript if it is
approved. [letter from Prof. Wendell N. Stanley to LP 11-24-52, letter from LP to Prof. Stanley
5-22-53 ] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].
- Letter from Patricia Kimball to LP RE: thanks Pauling for his excellent contributions to the program with The California Scholarship
Federation. [Related letter from Kimball to George Josten 5-13-53].
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May 19
- Letter from Jean Sanford, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Inquiring about what illustrations from the book should be used
for advertising purposes. [Reply from LP to Sanford, 6-10-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Hideo Kon of the Chemical Institute Faculty of Science, Tohoku, Japan, to LP RE:
writes that he is a physical chemist who is studying the electronic states of organic molecules.
Recently read LP's letter to the editor of Nature concerning the structure of nucleic acid, and
requests that LP send him a copy of the full report. Also requests some suggestions about
materials he could read to start him off in the study of this field. [letter of response from LP to
Mr. Kon 5-27-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ronald Mason RE: writes that he is sorry that he did not receive the
Exchange Fellowship in Cancer Research. [Note from Dr. Mason to LP 5-12-53].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Ruth Walsted RE: is glad to hear that she has found a job in California.
Goes on to discuss his own recent travels. [letter from Mrs. Walsted to LP 5-17-53].
- Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: Asks LP if he
could give a lecture at the opening ceremony in the Stockholm Concert Hall in July, due to their
original presenter dropping out at the last minute. [letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius to LP 11-17-52, letter from LP to Prof. Tiselius 5-22-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file:
(Tiselius, Arne)].
- Letter from LP to Captain Shilling, of the ONR RE: Thanks him for his 5-13-53 letter. Congratulates him on his new duties, but expresses his regrets that Captain Shilling will be leaving their group.[Filed
under LP Science: Box 13.018]
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May 20
- Letter from Bowen C. Dees, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: requests evaluations of two Fellows. [Reply from LP to Dees
6-15-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.018].
- Letter from Prof. J. V. Azcuenaga-Chacon to LP RE: Submits to LP an idea of changing the name
"valence electrons" to "valentrons" and asks LP for criticism on the idea. [response letter from
LP 5-26-53].
- Letter from Prof. R. Huisgen of Institut fur Organische Chemie to LP RE: [letter in German]. [follow-up letter from Dr. Huisgen
to LP 6-11-53].
- Letter from Robert F. Loeb of Columbia University to LP RE: writes that they have Dr. Nicholas
B. Myant of London visiting with them as a visiting fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation and he
desires to visit the Cal Tech laboratories in Pasadena. He is especially interested in hemoglobin
and in meeting Dr. Itano. He will write when he proposes to visit soon. [letter of response from
LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb 5-26-53].
- Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott, Dean of Yale U., to LP RE: sends LP a book of his that deals
with an important aspect of the general problems of philosophy which science must be
concerned.
- Letter from BW to Mr. Robert C. Tripp RE: replies to Mr. Tripp's letter to LP about the
availability of an assistantship in their department. Sends an application for him to fill out. [letter
from Mr. Tripp to LP 5-15-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company amount: $16.53
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $13.35
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $21.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company amount: $10.82
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms Inc. amount: $5.33
- AHP writes cheque to: Guardian Buying Service amount: $23.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $4.80
- AHP writes cheque to: San Gabriel Valley Swimming Pool Service amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $19.02
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $17.62
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. John A. Kingsbury amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount: $9.28
- AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Inc. amount: $31.76
- AHP writes cheque to: UNA Pasadena amount: $25.00
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May 21
- Letter from LP to Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Writes that McClintock was right about his editing concerns
regarding the second edition of General Chemistry. Also discusses the inclusion of an appendix. [In reply to 5-14-53 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Walter Kirner, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: asks LP to provide the names of promising young research
scientists who are engaged in teaching careers at smaller colleges or universities without extensive research facilities.
[Filed under LP Science: 14.018].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Ernst D. Bergmann RE: Writes that he is excited to learn of Prof.
Bergmann's appointment as Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Hebrew University in Israel,
and appreciates the sent collection of papers. [letter from Prof. Bergmann to LP 5-3-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry B. Hass RE: in response to Dr. Hass' request in his last letter, LP
attempts to describe Dr. Arthur F. Coca and his research in the field of allergies. LP does not feel
a grant would be worthwhile if Dr. Coca were to perform the research on his own, due to his old
age and rigid nature. However, it might to useful if someone else were to use the grant to check
up on Dr. Coca's ideas. [letter from Dr. Hass to LP 4-14-53, letter of response from Dr. Hass to
LP 5-27-53].
- Letter from Hans Kuhn of Physikalisch-chemisches Institut der Universitat Marburg, to LP RE:
Is glad to hear that LP will be in Germany this summer. The president of the chemical society
and the Dean of the Philosophy faculty invite him to give a lecture then, and Mr. Kuhn invites
him to be a guest in their home. Is interested in LP's article describing a new theory on
ferromagnetism. Goes on to discuss the topic. Asks for LP's comments on this discussion.
- Letter from LP to Sister Marie Augustine RE: writes in response to Sister Augustine's
enquiry about his research with Professor Niemann on the configuration of enzyme molecules by
the study of the action of inhibitors. Writes that Dr. Niemann has published his results in the
Journal of the American Chemical Society. Is interested in her work with organic mercurials.
[letter from Sister Marie Augustine to LP 4-14-53, note from Sister Marie Augustine to LP 6-10-53].
- Letter from Sister Mary Martinette of Munderlein College to LP RE: writes to ask LP if she may
obtain use of the Institute's Chemistry Library during June and July when she intends to be in
Pasadena. [letter of response from LP to Sister Mary Martinette 5-26-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. M. Simonetta RE: writes to express his pleasure in hearing that Dr.
Simonetta was awarded the fellowship. Mentions his visit to Europe for the Solvay Congress and
that Prof. Bezzi is visiting Pasadena. [note from Dr. Simonetta to LP 5-14-53].
- Letter from BW to Mr. Victor A. Salkind RE: writes that LP has asked her to thank him for the
collection of scientific papers of Prof. Bergmann's. [letter from Mr. Salkind to LP 5-18-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Brij Lal Sawhnay RE: is having the Dean of the Graduate Studies of Cal
Tech send him application forms for graduate assistantships in chemistry in light of his
interest in getting research training in an American Institution.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood RE: in response to his letter, discusses the matter of who
they should consider hiring for two positions in their dept. at George Washington U. Is glad he
liked the Division report of 1952 for Cal Tech. [letter from Dr. Wood to LP 5-2-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Pasadena amount: $185.11
- AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Downtown amount: $19.92
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: Mentions his recent travel to Europe and his attendance
of the Solvay Congress. Mentions Prof. Toole's alkaloid. Mentions his children. [letter from
Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 4-13-53, letter from Prof. Toole to LP 5-25-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Letter from [?] to LP RE: Committee on Graduate Student meeting minutes from 5-20-53. Notes that Pauling was absent. Main discussion was about maintaining sufficient differences in graduate major and minor
studies.
- Memo from A. H. Walter to LP RE: Encloses a letter from the ARDC in reply to an inquiry for support of the program on "The
Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds." Asks LP whether or not an official letter withdrawing the proposal from
the ARDC should be written. This is recommended if an extension is requested from the ONR [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
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May 22
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling RE: Discusses LP and AHP's travels. Also discusses the printing of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward M. Corson RE: Replies to Mr. Corson's letter that he is glad of his
interest in the research of proteins and related substances. Does not think that it would be
difficult to find support for the work financially. Gives some suggestions for where to apply for
funds and fellowships. [letter from Mr. Corson to LP 5-17-53, 6-5-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Eberhardt RE: In answer to his letter of 4-13-53, Cal Tech would be glad
to have him on as a visiting professor, and to discuss his theoretical problems. [letter from Prof.
Eberhardt to LP 4-13-53, letter of response from Prof. Eberhardt 6-7-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche RE: [letter in German, RE: the purchase of LP's Porsche] [additional letter from
LP 5-21-52, additional writings also
included].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Garnet T. Page of The Chemical Institute of Canada RE: Writes in
response to Mr. Page's letter of enquiry that he will be in India during the middle part of next
year, and therefore does not think that he will be able to make a speech in Canada at their
institution. [letter from Prof. Page to LP 4-27-53].
- Letter from LP to Lord Rothchild of Merton Hall, Cambridge RE: congratulates him on his being
elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Was sorry not to have seen him when he visited
Cambridge. Mentions his son Peter, and the Solvay Congress in Brussels. [letter of response
from Lord Rothchild to LP 5-26-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Pierre Dalinet Coiffures amount: $5.50
- Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell N. Stanley of the Virus Lab, U of California, Berkeley RE: in
response to Prof. Stanley's letter, writes that it is not necessary for him to review Prof. Stanley's
letter for approval. Suggests where his manuscript for the Proceedings of the National Academy
of Sciences should be sent instead. Personally finds the manuscript interesting. [letter from Prof.
Wendell N. Stanley to LP 5-18-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298: File Stanley,
Wendell M.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden RE: in response to Prof.
Tiselius' letter, writes to accept the invitation to give a lecture at the opening Ceremony in the
Stockholm Concert Hall in July. [letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius to LP 5-19-53, letter from Prof.
Tiselius to LP 5-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
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May 23
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Notes entitled "The (16, 10, a) compound helix."
Writes that he has constructed different helixes and has found that only the (16, 10, a) helix looks
promising for collagen. Discusses possible variants. [p. 8] [related notes on p. 8 of the date 5-24-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Palo Alto Peace Club amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $22.13
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May 24
- Letter from Jacob Mazur of Wiezmann Institute of Science to LP RE: writes to ask about
whether he might find a position at Cal Tech. He currently works in Israel, however, his wife is
American and she wants to return to the United States to live. He is willing to do any work in
theoretical chemistry. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Mazur 6-30-53].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes on the measurements of different helix
configuration models including the (10, 10, a) the 13, 13, a) the (16, 16, a) the (10, 13, a) the (13,
16, a) and the (16, 10, a). Discusses different helix structures. [p.8] [previous info. 5-23-53,
further info. 5-29-53].
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May 25
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. Kuhnau, Universitat Hamburg, RE: States that he is looking forward to meeting Kuhnau, and that a
firm itinerary of his trip to Germany in July has not been constructed by Weber yet. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Christopher Gregory of the U of Hawaii RE: Writes to congratulate him
on his promotion to Head of the Mathematics Department. Read his article recently also in the
March 15 issue of the Physical Review. Says that he has just returned from a trip to Europe to
attend the Solvay Congress in Brussels. [letter of response from Christopher Gregory to LP 6-7-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. M. Powell of the Dept. of Crystallography, U. of Oxford RE: writes that
he was pleased to read in Nature that he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
- Letter from Elias L. Stern to LP RE: requests that LP read his enclosed manuscript on the
production of specific tumor antibodies. Requests comments and suggestions from LP and Dr.
Campbell on his manuscript. [page from Dr. Campbell? with comments about the manuscript
included with the letter.] [note in pen at top of letter: "To Dan: What do you say?"] [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Elias L. Stern 6-10-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Wise RE: in response to his letter, LP informs him that there are no
faculty appointments in chemical engineering available that year. [letter from Dr. Wise to LP 4-3-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $10.00
- LP writes cheque to: Cash amount: $100.00
- Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: Mentions the progress of their alkaloid synthesis. Writes
that he will order LP's General Chemistry for their bookstore. Mentions his daughter. Invites LP
to attend their seminar in August. [letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole 5-21-53, letter from LP to
Prof. Toole 6-2-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: only a minority of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering faculty have adhered
to the suggested practice of sending abstracts to Industrial Associates prior to article publication. Suggests that LP enforce
this. [Letter from LP to Bartz 5-28-53].
- Note from W.N. Lacey to LP [undated, handwritten] RE: wishes for LP to review a graduate of Aeronautical Engineering thesis
because the topic is close to LP's interest. [Letter from LP to W.N. Lacey 5-25-53].
- Letter from LP to W.N. Lacey RE: has reviewed the thesis paper and found multiple numerical errors throughout with regard
to the calculation of resonance errors. [Note from W.N. Lacey to LP, undated, filed under 5-25-53].
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from Chemical and Engineering News "Employee Morale Dropping At Bureau of Standards," discusses the Astin case after the reinstatement of Dr. Astin as director
of the NBS.
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May 26
- Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Discusses familial information and mentions seeing Linda Pauling in Portland. Goes on to
state that there is no definite date set for the publication of the second edition of General Chemistry, but it is being pushed. Freeman then writes that he hopes to see LP in Pasadena on 6-8-53. [Letter in reply from LP to Freeman 5-28-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Confirming receipt of engravers proofs of new illustrations
to be included in the second edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Prof. J. V. Azcuenaga-Chacon RE: Thanks for the letter, however expresses
disagreement that the expression "valence electron" should be changed to "valentrons." [letter to
LP 5-20-53].
- Letter from W.A. Bush, Chemical Adviser to LP RE: writes as a follow-up to a conversation had
between himself and LP at Prof. Lucas' party. Sends a book Farming and Gardening, etc.
regarding food demand and its quality in the world, with particular reference to proteins in foods.
[letter of response from LP to Mr. Bush 5-28-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb RE: writes that they look forward to seeing Dr. Myant in
Pasadena near the end of June. Dr. Itano will be here to visit with him. [letter from Dr. Loeb to
LP 5-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Sister Mary Martinette RE: writes that they would be happy to have her use
their library during June and July. [letter from Sister Mary Martinette to LP 5-21-53, related
letter from LP to the Athenaeum Membership Committee 6-12-53].
- Letter from Victor Rothchild of Merton Hall, Cambridge to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of
congratulations. Goes on to discuss something about LP's visit in Cambridge and about Peter's
research project plans. [letter from LP to Lord Rothchild 5-22-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Schatz RE: is unable to directly answer Dr. Schatz's question about
the action of urethan. Does describe how nitrite ion and hemoglobin react. [letter from Dr. Schatz
to LP 5-18-53].
- Letter from Richard S. Welsh of the Chem. Dept. at Stanford U. to LP RE: requests meeting with
LP to discuss the possibility of his being able to work in a post-doctorate research position at Cal
Tech on a subject related to LP's work with protein structure. [note in pencil at top:
"Telegraphed, glad to see."]
- Letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: again asks LP for information about when the AAScW
might expect the manuscript for his chapter to be included in their book on science and peace.
[previous telegram from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Fankuchen 4-30-53, following letter from LP to
Dr. Fankuchen 6-5-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from A. H. Walter to the Dept. of the Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) enclosing a proposal for the extension of
Contract N6onr-24432. [the proposal was written by LP] [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
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May 27
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Requests that LP send the drawings for three figures
to be included in the second edition of General Chemistry. Half screen tones are required. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Dr. Henry B. Hass to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of 5-21-53, as usual his
comments were useful. When they get the idea on an application form, they will again take
advantage of LP's comments. [letter from LP to Dr. Hass 5-21-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hideo Kon RE: in response to his letter, he is sending some reprints of
their papers on the structure of proteins. Thinks that he should begin his study of the field of the
structure of complex organic materials of high molecular weight by reading their protein papers.
[letter from Dr. Kon to LP 5-19-53].
- Letter from W. Roy Newsom to LP RE: requests that LP support their invitation of Sir W.
Lawrence Bragg to speak at the Pacific Southwest Association of Chemistry Teachers opening
meeting for 1953-54 while he is under the auspices of Cal Tech in the fall of 1953. [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Newsom 5-29-53].
- Letter from Ted Neilson, Director of Page One Ball to LP RE: sends LP a copy of their
yearbook. Thanks LP for his contribution to the success of the year's Page One operation. [letter
of response from LP to Mr. Ted Nelson 6-5-53, letter of response from LP to Mr. Nelson 6-5-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $35.00
- Letter from Joseph O. Hirschfelder to LP RE: writes that he has referred a number of people to
LP with regard to the proper dimensions of atomic models for use in various types of
compounds. Suggests setting up a committee to compile such information. [letter from LP to Dr.
Hirschfelder 2-20-53, letter of response from LP to Dr. Hirschfelder 6-3-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #125].
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May 28
- Letter from Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: The typesetting of the second edition of General Chemistry is well underway and the first galley proofs should be available on 6-15-53. [Reply from LP to Schaefer 6-2-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Informs Freeman of his 6-7-53 travel plans to Cincinnati and hopes that he will see Freeman when he gets back to Pasadena. [In reply to 5-26-53 letter from W.H. Freeman to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred Angrist RE: informs that circumstances do not permit him,
LP, to participate in the exhibit to which he was invited. [letter to LP 5-12-53]
- Letter from LP to Prof. G.B. Bodman RE: thanks Prof. Bodman and his wife for their hospitality
in having LP and AHP stay with them during their visit to Berkeley. Writes about his recent
travels to Europe and the East coast and of his research on the structure of collagen. [letter from
LP to Prof. Bodman 3-6-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. W.A. Bush RE: thanks for the letter and looks forward to receiving the
book Farming and Gardening, etc. from him. Is not aware of the possibility of the variation in
amino-acid composition of a protein, looks forward to what the book has to say. [letter from Mr.
Bush to LP 5-26-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. George Goldfinger RE: Sends sad news that a package that LP sent to
him was broken in transit, due to a deficiency in the inclusion of excelsior. Is currently working
on the structure of collagen. Is currently invited to India for the Indian Science Congress and has
accepted the invitation. So AHP and LP plan a trip during January of 1954.
- Letter from David Nachmansohn of Columbia U. to LP RE: invites LP to attend the Medical
School's Symposium on "The Interaction Between Ions and Proteins" and to present his present
views on the effect of small molecules upon proteins. [letter of response from LP to Dr. David
Nachansohn 6-2-53].
- Letter from LP to R.V. Bartz RE: reply that states that abstracts of research will only be given to Industrial Associates
at the time the papers are submitted for publication. [Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP 5-25-53]
- Letter from LP to R.V. Bartz RE: writes that after a discussion with Dr. Corey, it appears that some faculty think that the
Protein Conference was not a complete success, since the content went over the heads of many attendees. Suggests that any
further conferences be more of a round-table type discussion rather than a lecture.
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May 29
- Letter from LP to Dr. Roy Newson RE: writes in response to Dr. Newson's letter that he doesn't
recommend inviting Professor Bragg to speak before the Pacific Southwest Association of
Chemistry teachers while he is at Cal Tech from Cambridge because he has to many
commitments to Cal Tech already and he is only in the U.S.A. for such a short time. [letter from
Dr. Newson to LP 5-27-53].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: notes on the measurements of the (16, 16, a) helix.
Measurement of 10 cm = 1Å;. LP discusses the construction of a large model. Records
measurements of different atoms. [p. 11] [previous info. 5-24-53, further info. 5-30-53].
- Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: writes of his trip to France. Mentions that everyone at
Yale was delighted with LP's recent lectures. [previous letter from Prof. Kirkwood to LP 2-2-53,
letter of response from LP to Prof. Kirkwood 6-3-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#157a (Kirkwood, John G.)].
- LP attends Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Morton E. Jones. 9:00 AM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to the Office of Naval Research, cc: LP RE: Sends them an article by Dr. Harry L. Yakel, Jr. and
Dr. Paul N. Shatz, which is being submitted for publication in Acta Crystallographica, as the work was supported by Contract Nonr 220(05).[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.018]
- Letter from Lewis N. Pino, of Allegheny College, to LP RE: Writes that he enjoyed LP's Foster lectures in Buffalo. Would like
LP to come lecture to the college body some time during '53-'54. [reply from LP on 6-10-53][Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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May 30
- Letter from Theodore McClintock, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Concerns the printing of color plates in the second edition
of General Chemistry, and whether they could be grouped together at the end of the text to save money. [Reply from LP to McClintock 6-2-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Notes on the measurement of adjusted model of (16,
16, a) helix. [p.11] [previous info. 5-29-53, further info 5-30-53 p. 12].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Discussion of the structure of the (16, 16, a) helix
model. Includes observations on the bonds, compounds, bond angles and polypeptide chains of
the helix. [p. 12] [previous info. 5-30-53 p. 11, further info. 5-31-53].
- Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: in response to LP's
letter, thanks him for accepting his invitation to speak at the Stockholm Concert Hall Opening
Ceremony. [note written in pen at the bottom of the letter "I shall write you shortly about some
further details. Anne"] [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 5-22-53, letter from LP to Prof.
Tiselius 6-5-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
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May 31
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Notes on the Compound helixes of λ type. Considers
the (14, 14, a) the (17, 17, a) and the (20, 20, a) types plus mixed ones. [p. 12] [previous info. 5-30-53, further info. 5-31-53 p.14].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: notes on the compound helixes of the α type with
larger rings in the search for other possible structures for collagen. [p.14] [previous info. 5-31-52,
further info. 6-2-53].
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