- Letter from Lewis W. Douglas, President, The Academy of Political Science, to LP RE: an invitation to join The Academy of
Political Science. [Note on enclosed pamphlet: "Joined 19 June 1952"].
- Letter from J.C. Burkill, Tutor, Peterhouse, Cambridge, to LP RE: Writes in criticism of Peter Pauling. States that he frequently
arrives back at Peterhouse after midnight and is messy. Continues by indicating that his scientific work is improving, yet
is not up to standards as of yet. He speaks of Kendrew being frustrated with Peter, and then asks for LP's assistance. [Handwritten
notes on back by LP: state a plan of action in dealing with Peter. It involves a visit to Cambridge, the options of cutting
him off financially, and continued contact with his advisors.]
- Letter from LP to Jean Sanford, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: Discusses editing concerns regarding figures being included
in the second edition of General Chemistry. [In reply to 5-19-53 letter from Sanford to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Dorothy Snavely, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: confirming that the 2-12-53 outline of his trip to Germany was acceptable. Also has questions pertaining to the financial aspects of the trip. [Reply
from LP to Snavely 6-12-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from LP to H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, RE: Answers 3 questions contained in a previous letter from Weber.
Karush will not be able to travel with LP, AHP, and PP. Also asks Weber to make specific hotel arrangements for him and his
family. [In reply to 6-5-53 letter from Weber to LP]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP for his opinion regarding the proposed offering
of a fellowship to Dr. John T. Edsall. [Reply from LP to Moe 6-13-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. E.Gruber of the General Tire and Rubber Company RE: writes that he
was pleased to receive his letter and invitation to speak at the Akron Polymer Lecture on the
subject of proteins. Has thought over the invitation and decided to decline the invitation due to an
upcoming trip to India which makes his future plans quite full already. [letter from Dr. Gruber to
LP 6-1-53] [letter of response from Dr. Gruber to LP 6-24-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Herstein RE: Was pleased to hear from Dr. Herstein. Agrees with his
opinion that the book Structural Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds is a disappointment.
However, he feels Germany in general is behinds the times in the field. Also, the translator did
a poor job. Goes on to describe his next travel plans to Germany, Sweden and Denmark.
[letter from Dr. Herstein to LP 6-3-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Robert J. Havighurst of the U of Chicago RE: writes that he would like
information from the Committee of Peaceful Alternatives, as he is still an officer and still
interested. In particular, he is interested in information about the results of correspondence with
Joliot-Curie who made accusations of bacteriological warfare having been carried out. Goes on to describe
his Summer travel plans.
- Letter from LP to Prof. Raymond E. Kirk, Dean of the graduate school of Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn RE: in response to Prof. Kirk's request, LP comments on a student from Cal Tech who
is applying for graduate school at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. [letter from Prof.
Raymond E. Kirk to LP 6-2-53].
- Note from Sister Marie Augustine to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of response regarding the
work of Prof. Niemann on the action of inhibitors on enzyme molecules. [letter from LP to Sister
Marie Augustine 5-21-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry B. Richardson RE: In response to Dr. Richardson's letter, LP says
that it reached him too late for him to take any action in the matter mentioned, however he is
interested to know how the matter of the four members of the faculty of Harvard University went.
[letter from Dr. Richardson to LP 5-12-53, letter of response from Dr. Richardson to LP 6-16-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Elias L. Stern RE: Comments on the manuscripts that Dr. Stern sent him.
Unfortunately his own field of work is far from Dr. Stern's and so his opinions are not so
weighty. Goes on with his comments about Dr. Stern's paper on antigens. [letter from Dr.
Stern to LP 5-25-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Mary Brown amount: $25.00
- LP gives Part 2 of Final Exam in his Chemistry 20 class at Caltech. The class was entitled Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.012]
- Memo from LP to staff of Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering RE: 6-10-53 staff meeting announced.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Pino RE: Thanks Dr. Pino for his 5-29-53 invitation to speak at Allegheny College. Tentatively accepts the invitation and plans to come some time in November. [reply
sent 6-19-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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