- Letter from A. Chatelet to LP RE: [in French] Regrets that LP cannot accept his invitation to give
some lectures in Paris for the next year. Is always happy to receive acceptance of an invitation
from LP. [letter from LP to A. Chatelet 6-1-53].
- Letter from B.L. Johnson, Acting Head of the Department of Chemistry, Montana State College
to LP RE: writes that many departments at Montana State College feel that they ought to be able
to give doctor of philosophy degrees. However, it is crucial that they be empowered by the
Board of Education. Thinks that a few letters from friends in graduate colleges and industry
might be of assistance in convincing Board members of the above need. Lists reasons for their
wanting to give the doctorate degree and requests that LP write a letter in support. [letter of
response from LP to Dr. P. C. Gaines 7-1-53].
- Letter from Mr. Bentley Glass, Acting Chairman of the Editorial Board of Scientific Monthly, to LP RE: Writes that the publication is interested in publishing an article including a
paper on ferro-magnetism that LP is preparing so as to make the magazine a more well rounded
journal that will be representative of all aspects of American science. Asks if LP can prepare a
report on the structure of proteins for a meeting that he, LP, will be holding in September for use
in the Science publication. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Glass 7-1-53].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes on the (10, 10, a) IIIB structure. Notes that LP
has built it on the 10 cm = 1Å scale. Several structure drawings included. [p. 21] [previous info
6-24-53, further info 9-6-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Automobile Club of Southern California amount: $15.00
- LP Science: Box 13.023. LP received a pamphlet entitled "Chemistry," which contains an article "The Battery-Additive Case"
about the Astin case.
- Letter from Ben Smith, the Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: Enquires whether LP would be willing to serve as vice-president
of the organization, and notes that he has tentatively been listed as a candidate. [Handwritten note by LP: Answered no].
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