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• LP Biographical: Political Box 2.030. Publication: American Mercury, RE: "Communism and the Colleges".
• 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. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023, Folder 23.1]
• Program, The University of Buffalo “A Course of Lectures by Linus C. Pauling.” [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.6]
• 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. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.012, Folder 12.3]
• Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 27R RE: Properties of elements, all elements, Hydrogen through Californium.

• Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Writes that the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Relations and Status would like to publish another survey of the starting salaries of inexperienced chemists and chemical engineers, and asked LP to give cards to each person he know who has or will accept employment in the near future to fill out. The information is confidential and will be published in early June [Letter from Emery to Chairmen, May 26, 1953] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
• Letter from Mary Ruffalo of North American Philips Co. RE: requests that LP send a full description of the Caltech 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. May 8, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]
• Speech by LP on Valence of Metals and the Nature of Intermetallic Compounds, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s.6]

• Letter from D.P. Riley to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Box 9.001, Folder 1.11]

  2 May 1953

  Professor Linus Pauling,

  California Institute of Technology.

  U.S.A.

  Dear Pauling,

  I have just heard finally from Vold to the effect that

  "....Budget hearings for determination of next year's program have just been completed and, although we are indeed authorized to appoint one new faculty member, it is at too junior a level for a man of your standing and previous experience. Please accept my apologies...."

  In short, just as you said, and I had been forewarned by our conversation. I would prefer it this way to a barely adequate offer which I might have been tempted to accept with subsequent disillusionment.

  I have been advised to put in an application for the vacant Chown Research Professorship of Chemistry at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and have done so. The research programme I have given is similar to the one you have already except that I have enlarged it to include work on non-biological macromolecules and colloidal systems, and to embrace a varied lot of applications of X-ray methods in the field of physical chemistry generally.

  In this application, I have not presumed to give your name as a referee but I should, nevertheless, be extremely grateful if you would write a short letter to the Principal of Queen's University saying that you understand that I am a candidate and then adding any brief remarks about my recent work, with which you are acquainted, that you may care to make. Such a letter, although of a much less formal nature than a proper reference, would certainly help me greatly. As I applied rather late, I should be grateful if you would write straight away, if you feel inclined to do so at all. I do hope you will.

  As you will probably have gathered, I am at rather an awkward stage of my career, and your kindness to me personally coupled with your interest in my work, has greatly heartened me. Believe me, I am very grateful.

  I regret that we did not have more time to discuss technical matters when you passed through London.

  We are nearing the final stage of writing up the protein work and I believe I mentioned to you that we are in no doubt that we can distinguish α 1 from α2 , experimentally and theoretically. Cytochrome-c is α2, so, apparently, is myoglobin. If true, this is a most interesting result because, as haemoglobin is α 1, myoglobin cannot be a simple fraction of haemoglobin, as has been suggested. We have also shown that, in calf thymus nucleoprotein, the histone is present in normal form. In other words, we are dealing with a simple addition complex (this is not re-constituted material) and the idea that the polypeptide chains are wrapped around the nucleic acid is at variance with our results on this substance. By the way, we have some good data on nucleic acids of various sorts. We first worked on them a long time ago but shelved the investigation. It should be possible to decide between your 3-helix structure and the less precisely defined 2-helix structure of the various English people. Of the two, I must say that I prefer theirs as it is more flexible and labile; also the phosphate groups are on the outside and there seems to be good chemical evidence for this. Nevertheless, your structure is most convincing from the packing point-of-view and it would not surprise me if both types of structure exist under different conditions. The essential feature in this molecule, to my mind, is that is does not have a singular structure but changes with environmental conditions - hence, life.

  Well, it has been good to write of these things as well as of my career problems. I am looking forward enormously to seeing you again. I shall be at Stockholm so that we may have an opportunity there.

  [handwritten] With sincere good wishes,

  Yours truly[?],

  Dennis Riley

• 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 Caltech dept. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Wood May 21, 1953].
• 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 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 December 18, 1952, letter of response from LP May 21, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]

• 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 May 13, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #18].
• 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 October 29, 1952, following letter from LP to P. P. Ewald May 7, 1953,] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, Folder #4].
• Letter from R.W. Asmussen to LP, RE: Asmussen would like to know as soon as possibly what the title will be for LP’s lecture and information concerning the dimensions of his slides. The Chemical Society will cover LP’s expenses up to 200 Kroner. [LP’s letter March 26, 1953] [LP’s reply June 16, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.13]
• Letter from XIIIth International Congress of Pure and Applied Science to LP, RE: LP Congress has requested that the hotel bureau make arrangements for Peter Pauling. [LP’s letter April 20, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.34]
• Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids, Foster Lecture Series, University of Buffalo. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953]

• 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 July 1, 1953].
• 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 May 7, 1953] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1953, Box #74, Folder #21]
• Letter from W.H. Taylor of Cavendish Laboratory to LP RE: writes to thank LP for his helpful letter of March 30, 1953 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 April 14, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #405, Folder #8, file: (Taylor, W. H.)].
• 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.6]

• LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York. [Receipt, check-in April 29, 1953].
• LP and AHP fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.
• LP writes cheque to: Slather Hotel amount: $104.33 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• Letter from Dr. Netter to LP RE: [Written in German]. [Related letter from Netter to LP April 10, 1953]. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
• 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 March 31, 1953, related letter from Dr. John Michael O'Gorman to LP February 8, 1953] [Filed under O: Correspondence 1953, Box #300, Folder #15]

• LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Fred O’Flaherty, RE: LP thanks O’Flaherty for the check for $300.00 to cover expenses related to his trip to Cincinnati. LP is looking forward to speaking at the Golden Anniversary Meeting of the Leather Chemists Association. [O’Flaherty’s letter April 13, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.8]
• Letter from LP to Dr. P. K. Kapur RE: in response to Dr. Kapur's enquiry about a possible post-doctoral research fellowship at Caltech, 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 April 24, 1953] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1953, Box #200, Folder #18]
• 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 May 4, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, Folder #4].
• 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 April 10, 1953, letter of response from Mr. Sharma to LP May 16, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• Letter from LP to Mr. R. A. Cooley. [Letter from Mr. R. A. Cooley to LP May 5, 1953] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1953, Box #74, Folder #21]

  7 May 1953

  Dr. R. A. Cooley

  Olin Industries, Inc.

  East Alton, Illinois

  Dear Bob:

  I am glad to have your letter, and to know about the work that you are doing on rate control strands - that is, on the paper- that you are presenting.

  I applied for a patent. I don't know just what the situation is about it. I do not know how to go about finding out - perhaps you could inquire of the Ordnance Department, the Allegheny Ballistics Laboratory, or some place like that.

  I can give you a statement from the oper literature. I have a "Citation to Accompany the Award of the Medal for Merit to Linus Carl Pauling," signed by Harry Truman, The White House, February 2, 1948, in which there occurs the sentence "His proposal for the use of rate control strands made the castible double base powder program more effective and widened the field of application." In my proposal I discussed not only rate control strands but also other ways of mixing two powders, in order to make use of some of the good properties of each.

  With best regards, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:W

• 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: Box 4.009, Folder 9.1]
• 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 June 19, 1953] [Filed under unsorted correspondence 1953].

• AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $21.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 Caltech. [Letter from Miss Ruffalo to LP May 1, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]

• AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $49.25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]

• Note from unknown, RE: If there are any copies of slick paper journals with article on protein structure, show it to LP as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953p, Folder 1953p.5]

• AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 April 17, 1953, letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman June 1, 1953].
• 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. [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]
• 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 Israel stamp in his visa. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.021, Folder #21.7]

  Thurs. 6 PM.

  Dearest love:

  I leave in a few minutes for Jerusalem- the Prime Minister is giving a dinner- then to the airport, and at 11 PM on to London.

  My lectures were successful. I presided this morning when Bohr, his son Aage [?], + two others spoke. My last lecture, on hemoglobin, was this afternoon.

  The Hebrew University will, I think, invite us for the week Christmas to New Year, + and I think that we should come, after our week in Greece. Samuel says that we should try to go to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve- it is in Arab territory, and we may well not succeed, even it the Embassy intercedes, because our passport has an Israel visa stamped on it.

  Schmidt has been censored because he drove me back from Jerusalem at night- we passed no cars but a couple of police cars- the road is near the border, and there is danger from marauding bands. I think that we'll have a

  [page 2, side of envelope:]

  police escort tonight.

  Much love from your

  Paddy

  P.S. 4 letters arrived.

• 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 March 20, 1953, April 8, 1953, April 30, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #410, Folder #18].
• Letter from LP to Prof. Hans Kuhn. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199, Folder #14]

  11 May 1953

  Prof. Hans Kuhn

  The University

  Marburg, Germany

  Dear Hans:

  I am writing in part to ask how you are getting along in your new job. I hope that everything is going along well with you.

  My wife and I expect to be in Germany this summer. We are flying to Tubingen about 1 July, and are to stay in Germany for 25 days. I am to give some talks on the structure of proteins, in medical schools. At present we plan to visit Tubingen, Heidelberg, perhaps Munich, Hemburg, and Kiel. We are going on to Sweden on 25 July.

  I have just written an article describing a new theory of ferromagnetism. In thinking about this subject I remembered the calculations that you made, on the strength of dsp hybrid orbitals. As I recall, you calculated the strengths of successive orthogonal orbitals, and found values 3.000 for the first three, and then somewhat lower values, with a rapid drop from 6 to 7. Have you prepared these calculations for publication? I should like to know what the values are that you found for the strengths of the successive orbitals, and also I should like to know whether you are planning to publish the work.

  With best regards, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:W

• 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.7]

• 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 June 1, 1953] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1953, Box #74, Folder #21]
• 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 May 28, 1953] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
• 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: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
• 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 June 10, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #18].
• Letter from Holmes Sturdivant to LP RE: A summary of a phone conversation between Sturdivant and Hertenstein on May 7, 1953. 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.024, Folder 24.5]
• 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 April 13, 1953 letter from Weber to LP, related letter from Snavely to LP May 14, 1953]. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
• 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: Box 5.041, Folder 41.7].

  12 May 1953

  Dear Mamma and Daddy,

  Rather late with a letter I am, I am sorry. Mamma, you are a darling. The cookies and the dates were wonderful. I tried to keep them as long as possible, but they are gone. I took the chair seat to the joker, I do not have the chairs yet. I shall check tomorrow. My curtains are very nice, I like them very much. Next year I want to live over the garage of Francis Crick's aunt. The Hostel is still terribly cold and wet, while it is often very warm outside.

  I was very glad to see you, Daddy. I feel you were rather tired and it was too rushed. Still, it was grand; I am looking forward to seeing you again.

  I bought a book today called The Strange Case of Alger Hiss by the Carl Jowitt. I have not read much.

  I went to Oxford last Friday. Sherry party at the Mullikan's; Ducia's party. They send their best wishes. I stayed with Dorothy & Thomas. He is writing a lot on West Africa. I had a good time. Saw Eleanor Milne & the Chaundy's.

  I am working fairly hard trying to get the myoglobin shape done by 15 July. I must read tonight some of Max's stuff.

  Bragg is off to the RI on 1 January 1954. They will keep this house & come here often. Unknown whether Max will go. John Kendrew will certainly stay here.

  You had better check up on the Porsche. If available at $2200, fine, if not Austin or Hillman Minx in Paris. I shall write shortly complete details.

  I get my watch back today. Cleaned and oiled. Thirty shillings = $4.25. The Sierra Madra joker never put the back on it.

  I enjoy photographs very much. I liked the valentine picture. You are all darlings.

  I see Betty Tyler now and then. Albert & Victor are in Scotland. She & Tess try to rest. She reads a lot. Tess works pretty hard.

  Sid Bernhard abandoned ship in Paris flew to New York on an emergency call to his mother. He is still there.

  Paris was rather nice but not overly exciting. I saw Mark & Elizabeth Julia. [Supper?]. I also visited my friend Bertrand Fourcade in their country house near Paris at Monsoult. 300 acres. Much the grandest experience was talking with Jeffries Wyna for a couple of hours. He is wonderful really a remarkable fellow. He says the College de France is sans money for next year, is a little uncertain. I suppose you have heard from him by now.

  I hope that book arrived safely. I bought a little Partridge called Usage & Abusage. Pretty good.

  I like my New Yorker very much. They interfere with work. Thank you, Mamma, for Arizona Highways. I think I shall decorate with the pictures. We ought to go to the desert. In my next room, I am going to build a pile in the basement to keep the place warm.

  I have now written Hillman, Austins, & Porsche in Paris & shall advise.

  Jane Kristensen showed up a couple of weekends ago. I was rather pleased to see her. I am not sure why she is getting married: the joker is certainly quite different from me. New Jaguar Mk VII and her mother were along.

  My Shortes OED came at last. The OED is terribly expensive. If so or so.

  Simon sends his regards.

  Please write a note to Mr. & Mrs. Ian Bush (ne Alison Pickard) 668 E 2^nd S. Street Salt Lake City. Utah & invite them to come stay with you in the early summer. I an wishes to talk to Papa; he is a physiologist. Alison is an MD. They are my very good friends. I think they wish to come soon, but if after 1 July they can stay with Linda. They are really my better friends, have done a great deal for me. Alison once shoved my piles back in, [Last page missing.]

• 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 May 14, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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 April 2, 1953, letter of response from LP to Dr. Mason May 19, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• Program, California Institute of Technology Conference “Structure of Proteins May 11-12, 1953” [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.7]
• 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.7]
• Statement from Linde Air Products Company to LP RE: Lists contents as samples of the following: (C5H5)2Fe, (C5H5)2Ni, (C5H5)2ZrCl2, (C5H5)2TiCl2. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]

• 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 May 19, 1953] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.032, Folder 32.2]
• Letter from H.H. Weber, Physiologischez Institut, to LP RE: [Written in German]. [In reply to April 1, 1953 letter from LP to Weber].
• 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 March 30, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, Folder #3 (Low, Barbara)].
• 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 May 4, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #18].
• Letter from LP to M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India RE: Pending his doctor's approval and Caltech 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 April 9, 1953, related telegram from LP to Sundaram November 30, 1953].
• 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] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
• 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 June 18, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• Letter from Patricia Kimball, Administrative Assistant Caltech to Mr. George Josten, VP California Scholarship Federation cc: LP RE: Problems encountered while hosting The Scholarship Federation at Caltech. Includes program of days' events. [Related letter from Kimball to LP May 18, 1953] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.4]
• Memo from G. Housner, Acting Secretary of Caltech Faculty, to LP RE: Faculty meeting on May 13, 1953 on topics concerning academic freedom and tenure.

• Letter from Dorothy E. Snavely, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a cc of his May 12, 1953 letter to H.H. Weber. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
• 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 July 2, 1952, letter of response from LP to Dr. Hass May 21, 1953].
• 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 May 12, 1953 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• Letter from Selwyn James to LP, RE: The Golden Anniversary Meeting of The American Leather Chemists Association needs to have a copy of the paper that LP will be delivering along with a photo of LP by May 21st. James needs these materials in order to ensure the widest media coverage possible before the event. [LP’s reply May 20, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.8]
• 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 May 21, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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 May 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• Telegram from LP to H.G. Turley, RE: The title of LP’s talk at the Leather Chemists meeting will be “Recent Advances in Knowledge about the Structure of Proteins.” LP asks that a hotel room be reserved for him for June 7th and 8th. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.8]

• Itinerary: Fresno [in pencil] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.10]
• Letter from Dr. R.A. McConnell, Department of Biophysics, The University of Pittsburgh to LP RE: Attaches correspondence which he feels will be of interest to him. Handwritten note on page lists different thoughts of the author. Includes correspondence between Dr. McConnell and a Dr. Osgood, who is the editor at the American Journal of Physics, Michigan State College, concerning a submitted manuscript entitled “An Experiment With Dice” as well as correspondence with his “scientific colleagues” which he sent notification to about the correspondence between him and Dr. Osgood, concerning the manuscript. [Letter from LP to Dr. McConnell February 4, 1957, Letter from Dr. McConnell to LP February 12, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
• 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. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
• 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: Box 5.041, Folder 41.6].

  9 Seleveyn Gardens

  Cambridge

  May 15, 1953

  Dear Helen,

  As you see, we are in our own house as of two days ago. Of course, life is not as sybaritic as at the Rothschild but it has its points.

  We are all delighted with your last letter and long to see you all but at least we have Peter!

  Steve is in fine shape but is a handful on occasions. We went to a horse show where we had the honor of meeting the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester but Steve wasn't impressed as a matter of fact he almost kicked him in the shins!

  Lots of love,

  Betty

  Dear Mamma and Daddy,

  Having left the lab after tea, I dropped in on Albert, and here we are. Stevie is going to school; seems to be enjoying himself. It is very nice to be with the Tylers. I regret the Bush's arrived so soon. Be good to them. I like them very much. Big blurb in popular press on the genetic implications of the Watson-Crick DNA. XXXO

  Much love,

  Peter

  Dear (Brucie)

  I am getting along fine. I was getting troubled with the lunchoens at school. I hope that you are getting along fine love your dog (Jeffie)

  P.S. I enjoyed your letter so much that I could not I could not remember to write you.

  Love

  Your dear friend

  Stevie

  Dear Helen and Linus,

  Just back from Millport, Scotland where Victor and I tried to solve all problems of fertilization in the space of 3 weeks. Also visited some labs in Edinburgh for a couple of days especially Waddingtire (who has a lab of interesting immuno-emboyology going on) and Michael Savann's (who is the new D'Arcy Thompson).

  We put up some sperm for electron-microscopy (by Tom Anderson's critical point method) and some of the preparations, which we have just examined may be of interest [?] fine structure.

  All goes very well

  love,

  Albert

• 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.34]
• 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.34]
• 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.34]

• 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 Caltech. [Letter from LP to Mr. Sharma May 7, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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 March 30, 1953, letter from LP to Mr. Larson October 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #12 (Larson, Dewey)].

• LP research notes the structure of "compound helixes with 1/3 of H-bonds missing." [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.17]
• 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 May 22, 1953] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1953, Box #74, Folder #21]
• 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 April 3, 1953] [Filed under I: Correspondence 1953, Box #185, Folder #14]
• 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 January 23, 1953, letter of response from LP to Mrs. Walsted May 19, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #444, File #1].

• AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $21.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 May 26, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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 May 13, 1953]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.4]
• 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 November 24, 1952, letter from LP to Prof. Stanley May 22, 1953 ] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #367, Folder #10: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].
• Letter from Victor A. Salkind, Scientific Attaché 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 May 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].

• Letter from Arne Tiselius to LP, RE: Tiselius is asking LP to speak at the opening ceremony in the Stockholm Concert Hall. Tiselius hopes that LP will be able to speak because Harold Urey, who had previously promised to speak, canceled suddenly. Tiselius suggests any topic that may be of general interest particularly something on the structure of proteins. [LP’s reply May 22, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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 May 27, 1953] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1953, Box #200, Folder #18]
• 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, June 10, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• Letter from LP to Captain Shilling, of the ONR RE: Thanks him for his May 13, 1953 letter. Congratulates him on his new duties, but expresses his regrets that Captain Shilling will be leaving their group. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.032, Folder 32.2]
• 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 May 12, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• 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 May 17, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #444, File #1].

• AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms Inc. amount: $5.33 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $4.80 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Dr. John A. Kingsbury amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $13.35 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Guardian Buying Service amount: $23.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount: $9.28 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $17.62 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Corporation amount: $19.02 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: San Gabriel Valley Swimming Pool Service amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $21.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company amount: $16.53 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company amount: $10.82 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Inc. amount: $31.76 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: UNA Pasadena amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 May 15, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #410, Folder #18].
• Letter from Bowen C. Dees, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: requests evaluations of two Fellows. [Reply from LP to Dees June 15, 1953]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.029, Folder 29.2]
• 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. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
• Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Writes that the local sections of the American Chemical Society in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas would like to invite LP for a lecture tour in one of the months from January through April. The tour is expected to take two weeks and asks if LP would be able to accept the invitation or not. [Letter from LP to Benner, May 22, 1953] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
• Letter from LP to Selwyn James, RE: LP is sending a picture of himself and a copy of the abstract of the talk that will be given at the meeting of the American Leather Chemists Association in June. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.8]
• 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 May 26, 1953]. [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
• Letter from Prof. R. Huisgen of Institut fur Organische Chemie to LP RE: [Letter in German]. [follow-up letter from Dr. Huisgen to LP June 11, 1953] [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
• 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 Caltech 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 May 26, 1953] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]

• AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Downtown amount: $19.92 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Pasadena amount: $185.11 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 May 18, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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 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 April 14, 1953, letter of response from Dr. Hass to LP May 27, 1953] [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
• 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 May 14, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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 Caltech. [Letter from Dr. Wood to LP May 2, 1953].
• Letter from LP to Mr. Brij Lal Sawhney RE: is having the Dean of the Graduate Studies of Caltech send him application forms for graduate assistantships in chemistry in light of his interest in getting research training in an American Institution. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
• 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 May 3, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
• 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 April 13, 1953, letter from Prof. Toole to LP May 25, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #8].
• 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 April 14, 1953, note from Sister Marie Augustine to LP June 10, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• 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 May 14, 1953 letter from McClintock to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• Letter from Lars Gunnar Sillen to LP, RE: The International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry would like to have LP act as Honorary Chairman of the morning and afternoon sessions. If LP accepts Sillen will soon send page-proofs of the abstracts of all papers to be given during LP’s session. [LP’s reply May 28, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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 May 26, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• 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: 14.029, Folder 29.2]
• Letter from [?] to LP RE: Committee on Graduate Student meeting minutes from May 20, 1953. Notes that Pauling was absent. Main discussion was about maintaining sufficient differences in graduate major and minor studies. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
• 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 14.032, Folder 32.2]

• AHP writes cheque to: Pierre Dalinet Coiffures amount: $5.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• Letter from LP to Arne Tiselius, RE: LP is glad to accept the invitation to be the speaker at the opening ceremony on July 29th. LP is sorry to learn that Harold Urey will not be attending. LP suggests that the title for his lecture will be “The Stochastic Method and the Structure of Proteins.” [Tiselius' letter May 19, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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 May 21, 1952, additional writings also included] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #313, Folder #1].
• Letter from LP to Frances V. Benner, American Chemical Society, RE: Thanks her for the letter inviting him to speak, but he has been invited to visit India and the time requirement for such a trip does not make it plausible for him to be away from Pasadena for an additional two weeks during the academic year. [Letter from Benner to LP, May 20, 1953, Letter from Benner to LP, May 29, 1953] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
• Letter from LP to Lord Rothchild of Merton Hall, Cambridge. [Letter of response from Lord Rothchild to LP May 26, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #336, Folder #6]

  22 May 1953

  Lord Rothschild

  Merton Hall

  Cambridge

  England

  Dear Victor:

  I have just seen in NATURE that you have been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, and I am glad to extend my congratulations to you.

  I was sorry not to see you during my short stay in Cambridge. Peter had told me that he had learned that you would return to Cambridge on Sunday, and that I could see you at that time; I found on telephoning, however, that you had gone to Rushbrook.

  I was happy to see Peter again. Also, I thought that it was worth while to have attended the Solvay Congress in Brussels.

  Please give my best regards to Tess.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:W

• 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 May 17, 1953, June 5, 1953] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1953, Box #74, Folder #21]
• 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 April 27, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #313, Folder #1].
• Letter from LP to Peter Pauling [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.041, Folder #41.7]

  22 May 1953

  Dear Peter:

  I got to Brussels safely, and then to New York by way of Iceland, and met Mama there. We were in new Haven for a week, then in Philadelphia, Washington, Buffalo, and then home. Everything is all right here. Last weekend Mama and I drove to Fresno and San Luis Obispo. I gave a talk, before the Sub-section of the California Section of the American Chemical Society, in Fresno, and then stopped at San Luis Obispo to inspect the California State Polytechnic College, where some of the faculty members want to form a Sigma Club (not a Chapter).

  Your letter arrived today. We were glad to know what you have been doing.

  Your friend Ian Bush and Alison came in a couple of weeks ago, just after we had got home. I showed them around the laboratory during the afternoon, and then they came home, and had dinner with us. They could not stay over night, however, because they had to continue on their trip, and had left their things in a motel in Santa Monica. We were happy to see them.

  I was glad to hear about Bragg and the Royal Institution. We are looking forward to their visit here in September; also to having Kendrew, Perutz, and the others here.

  I have got a letter from Jeffries Wyman. He mentioned you. Apparently things are rather mixed up in Paris. However, Mama and I have been invited to come to India, for the month of January, and perhaps we shall decide to do that this year.

  I have some new models now, somewhat different in nature from any that I have used before, and I am trying to find a better structure for collagen. I have been expecting to be busy now, reading galley proof of GENERAL CHEMISTRY, but the galley proof has not yet arrived. I hope that they are not delayed in publishing it—it would be too bad if we did not have copies in October, for the freshmen.

  I was pleased to find, on getting home, that the sophomore who have been taking our course Chem 20, Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules, seemed to be very well satisfied with the instruction that Gunnar has given them. I am taking the course over the rest of the year. We have 18 men in the class. Most of the honor students in physics, as well as those in chemistry, have registered for it.

  I hope to know in a couple of days whether we shall buy a Porsche or not. I think that I shall take a ride in one tomorrow, and find out just what the financial arrangements are.

  I enclose your check for June.

  Much love from,

  [Linus Pauling]

• Letter from LP to Prof. Eberhardt RE: In answer to his letter of April 13, 1953, Caltech would be glad to have him on as a visiting professor, and to discuss his theoretical problems. [Letter from Prof. Eberhardt to LP April 13, 1953, letter of response from Prof. Eberhardt June 7, 1953].
• 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 May 18, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #367, Folder #10: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].

• AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $22.13 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• LP writes cheque to: Palo Alto Peace Club amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 May 24, 1953].

• Letter from Jacob Mazur of Wiezmann Institute of Science to LP RE: writes to ask about whether he might find a position at Caltech. 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 June 30, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• 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. May 23, 1953, further info. May 29, 1953].

• AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023, Folder 23.3]
• LP writes cheque to: Cash amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• 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 June 10, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #313, Folder #1]
• 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 April 3, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #444, File #1].
• 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: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
• 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 June 7, 1953] [Filed under G: Correspondence 1953, Box #140, Folder #17]
• 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 May 25, 1953]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
• 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 May 21, 1953, letter from LP to Prof. Toole June 2, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #8].
• 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 May 28, 1953]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
• 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 May 25, 1953]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]

• 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 14.032, Folder 32.2]
• Letter from Agnes Percival, Queen's University, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Box #9.001, Folder #11]

  FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE-CHANCELLOR. QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY. KINGSTON. ONT.

  May 26, 1953

  Dr. Linus Pauling,

  Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry,

  California Institute of Technology,

  PASADENA 4, California.

  Dear Dr. Pauling:

  The Principal has asked me to thank you for your letter of May 21 concerning Dr. Dennis P. Riley.

  Yours very truly,

  Agnes Percival

  Secretary to the Principal

• Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Chairmen, Certain Departments, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, RE: Writes that he wrote previously asking for assistance in making a survey of starting salaries of inexperienced chemists and chemical engineers and asks for their help in completing the data if they have not already sent in their input. [Letter from Emery, to LP, May 1, 1953, Letter from LP to Emery, June 3, 1953] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
• 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 April 30, 1953, following letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen June 5, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, Folder #4].
• 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 May 18, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
• 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 May 20, 1953] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]
• 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 May 20, 1953]. [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
• 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 May 21, 1953, related letter from LP to the Athenaeum Membership Committee June 12, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
• 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 Caltech on a subject related to LP's work with protein structure. [Note in pencil at top: "Telegraphed, glad to see."] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #444, File #1].
• 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: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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 May 22, 1953].
• 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 May 28, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
• 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 June 8, 1953. [Letter in reply from LP to Freeman May 28, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].

• AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] amount: $35.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
• Letter from Dr. Henry B. Hass to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of May 21, 1953, 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 May 21, 1953] [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
• 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 February 20, 1953, letter of response from LP to Dr. Hirschfelder June 3, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, Folder #8].
• 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 May 19, 1953] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1953, Box #200, Folder #18]
• 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 June 5, 1953, letter of response from LP to Mr. Nelson June 5, 1953].
• 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: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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 Caltech in the fall of 1953. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Newsom May 29, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]

• 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 June 2, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]
• 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 May 12, 1953] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
• Letter from LP to Lars Gunnar Sillen, RE: LP is pleased to serve as the Honorary Chairman at the Group 18 sessions of the Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry. LP prefers to conduct the sessions in English, though if needed LP would be able to make some short remarks in French or in German. [Sillen’s letter May 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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 May 26, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
• Letter from LP to Prof. G.B. Bodman. [Letter from LP to Prof. Bodman March 6, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]

  28 May 1953

  Professor G. B. Bodman

  1590 Leroy Avenue

  Berkeley 8, California

  Dear Professor Bodman:

  I am writing to thank you and Mrs. Bodman for your kindness in having my wife and me with you during our visit to Berkeley. We both enjoyed the opportunity of becoming acquainted with you very much.

  I have been delayed in writing to you because of my trip to Europe. I was glad to see our second son, Peter, in England, and I had a good time at the Solvay Congress in Brussels. Then I came back to New York, by way of Iceland, and met my wife there. We spent a few days in New Haven, and then went on to Philadelphia, Washington, and Buffalo. I gave the Treat B. Johnson Lectures in New Haven, and the Foster Lectures in Buffalo.

  Since getting back to Pasadena I have been kept busy taking care of accumulated business. I have also been herd at work on the problem of the structure of collagen, and just a few days ago I succeeded in finding a structure that seems to me to be the correct one.

  With best regards, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:w

• 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. [Filed under G: Correspondence 1953, Box #140, Folder #17]
• 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 May 25, 1953] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
• 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. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
• Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Informs Freeman of his June 7, 1953 travel plans to Cincinnati and hopes that he will see Freeman when he gets back to Pasadena. [In reply to May 26, 1953 letter from W.H. Freeman to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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 June 15, 1953. [Reply from LP to Schaefer June 2, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].

• LP attends Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Morton E. Jones. 9:00 AM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 1.016, Folder 16.2]
• Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Thanks him for his letter and understandably he cannot include this lecture tour in his schedule this year but perhaps next year LP can visit those local sections. [Letter from LP to Benner, May 22, 1953] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
• 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 February 2, 1953, letter of response from LP to Prof. Kirkwood June 3, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (Kirkwood, John G.)].
• Letter from LP to Dr. Roy Newsom 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 Caltech from Cambridge because he has to many commitments to Caltech already and he is only in the U.S.A. for such a short time. [Letter from Dr. Newson to LP May 27, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]
• Letter from Lewis Pino to LP, RE: Pino is the press agent for Phi Beta Kappa at Allegheny College and would like to invite LP to lecture to the college sometime during the 1953-1954 school year. Pino can offer LP $300 plus traveling expenses and LP is free to choose a topic to speak upon. [LP’s reply June 10, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
• 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 14.032, Folder 32.2]
• 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. May 24, 1953, further info. May 30, 1953].

• Letter from Arne Tiselius to LP, RE: Tiselius thanks LP for accepting the invitation to be the opening speaker. Tiselius notes that the lecture will be about 45 minuets long and will be presented to about 1,000 to 1,500 specialists and non-specialists in the field. [LP’s reply June 5, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.12]
• 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 June 2, 1953]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
• 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. May 30, 1953 p. 11, further info. May 31, 1953].
• Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Notes on the measurement of adjusted model of (16, 16, a) helix. [p.11] [previous info. May 29, 1953, further info May 30, 1953 p. 12].

• Letter from Peter Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical, Box 5.041 Folder 41.7]

  31 May 1953

  Dearest Mamma,

  I was very pleased and still am to get a letter from you.

  No, I have not bought a dinner jacket, but I guess I shall. A three piece s b dinner jacket so about 33, about $90. A Two piece d. b. is 2 less. A white dinner jacket db or sb is about 17. or $48. These are all made in one of the better Cambridge Tailors. I think I might buy a dinner jacket here, I thought double breasted, and not a white jacket, which while very nice, is a bit too expensive for me now. There is a 4 week delivery, so I had better decide soon. You might advise me soon, please. I am 39" around chest & 33" around waist. I think I would rather get a new one rather than Papa's old one. A white one would be very nice. I really do not know what the cost of ready made stuff is here. Well I shall think seriously about getting a black d.b. dinner suit, & you can advise me.

  I love you,

  XXXOOO Peter

• Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: Notes on the Compound helices 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. May 30, 1953, further info. May 31, 1953 p.14].
• Research Note Books of LP, RNB 28 RE: notes on the compound helices of the α type with larger rings in the search for other possible structures for collagen. [p.14] [previous info. May 31, 1952, further info. June 2, 1953].