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In Stockholm, Sweden |
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In Stockholm, Sweden |
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In Stockholm, Sweden |
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In Stockholm, Sweden |
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In Uppsala, Sweden |
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In Uppsala, Sweden |
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In Uppsala, Sweden |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Copenhagen, Denmark |
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In Germany |
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In Germany |
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In Germany |
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In Germany |
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In Villa Sachsen, Bingen City, Germany |
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In Villa Sachsen, Bingen City, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Malente, Germany |
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In Hamburg, Germany |
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In London |
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In New York |
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August - General
- LP receives pamphlet entitled "Academic Freedom at U.S.C.: the Case of Janet Stevenson." Discusses the dismissal of a drama
instructor for refusing to answer questions about her political opinions regarding the Communist party.
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint of article "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. VII. The Composition of the Non-S Hemoglobin Fraction
in Sickle-Cell Anemia Bloods. A comparative Quantitative Study by the Methods of Electrophoresis and Alkali Denaturation,"
from The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine.
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August 1
- Chemical Biology at the California Institute of Technology: A Statement Submitted to the Rockefeller Foundation in Support
of an Application for Continued Financial Support is released, written by both LP and Dr. George Beadle. The report summarizes both past, current, and future biochemical work
at CIT.
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $125.00
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August 2
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August 4
- Letter from Edmund Field to LP RE: writes that he has not received an answer from LP in
response to his invitation to speak to the Chicago Section of the ACS during the coming year. It
is important that he hear from LP by mid-August. [letter from Mr. Field to LP 6-26-53, letter of
response from LP to Mr. Field 9-2-53].
- Letter from A. H. Walter to R. B. Gilmore, cc: LP RE: Submits the final notification for Amendment 7 to Contract N6onr-24432
between CIT and the ONR.[Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
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August 5
- LP and AHP check out of the Strandvagshotellet Hotel in Strandvagen, Sweden. [Peter Pauling is accompanying]. [Receipt, check-in
7-28-53].
- Letter from U.P. Basu, Indian Science Congress Association to LP RE: request for LP to send copies of lectures he plans to
give while in India. [reply from LP's secretary to Basu 12-21-53].
- Letter from Lawrence A. Schmid to LP RE: sends a copy of his thesis entitled "Calculation of the
Cohesive Energy of Diamond." Thinks that they might be interested in his work. [letter of
response from LP to Dr. Schmid].
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August 6
- Letter from Bowen C. Dees of the National Science Foundation to LP RE: asks LP to fill out paperwork for six fellows currently
studying under him at CIT. [Filed under LP Science: 14.018].
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial. RE: Statement from Robert Dawson Insurance Agency showing homeowners insurance information
for LP's property in Pasadena, California. The house was insured for $30,000 as well as $10,000 for furniture and personal
property.
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August 7
- LP and AHP leave Sweden and travel to Denmark.
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $30.00
- Letter from Francis Gray, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Massachussetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Notifies LP
that the official report of the Scientific Advisory Committee was read at the latest Board of Trustees meeting and that everyone
was very interested in his recommendations. Thanks LP for all his trouble. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.004]
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August 8
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August 9
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August 10
- Speech by LP on The Electroneutrality Principle in Relation to the Structure of Complexes, Symposium on Coordination Chemistry, Danish Chemical Society, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen. [Filed under
LP Speeches: 1953s]
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August 11
- Letter from D. G. Nicholson of Fisher Scientific Company to LP RE: requests LP's opinion on
calculating values intended to be used in the fabrication of the Fisher-Hirschfelder-Taylor atom model of Tenite plastic.
[letter of response from LP to Dr. Nicholson 9-12-53].
- Letter from Frederick D. Rossini to LP RE: requests a transcript of Mr. Robert Paul Smith's Cal
Tech record and a statement regarding him from LP as he is applying for admission to graduate
study in the department of chemistry at Carnegie Institute of technology. [letter of response from
LP to Dr. Frederick D. Rossini 8-17-53].
- Letter from Dr. F. N. van Niekerk of the National Physical Lab. To Dr. Corey RE: sends LP two
reprints on the structures of cupric and chromous acetate. Requests LP's comments on them.
[letter of response from LP to Dr. van Niekerk].
- Letter from David F. Waugh to LP RE: sends reprints covering some of the work he has been
doing during the last two years. Goes on to discuss at length his work with fibril formation.
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August 12
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August 13
- Letter from Mr. W. Hume-Rothery to LP RE: writes a review of LP's work on atomic radii, thus
noting a few points in response to LP's paper in the 1947 Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Also requests that LP read his manuscript in September so as to proof it. Requests reprints of
LP's paper as well. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Hume-Rothery 9-12-53].
- Letter from Dr. Edward N. Wise of U. of Arizona to LP RE: requests that LP help them obtain
status and membership with a local section of the American Chemical Society, by favoring them
with a talk on a subject of his own choice. Also requests LP help them obtain additional
speakers. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Wise 9-12-53].
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August 14
- Letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP RE: [letter in German] [note in pen in upper
left: "Eddie-What is your opinion? LP"] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Jaeger 10-9-53,
related memo from "Eddie" to LP 10-1-53].
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August 15
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August 17
- Letter from Stella Leche Deignan, National Research Council, to LP RE: Attached is LP's previous summary given for his grant
work. This summary would be adequate for renewal purposes, but LP is to review it and see if it is satisfactory to him. The
summary details the work involved, which is using X-ray diffraction in an effort to elucidate the structure of nucleic acids
using the tobacco mosaic virus as a model. [Filed under LP Science: 14.016].
- Letter from Mr. P.M. O'Bryan to LP RE: requests the name of the distributers of an instrument
that LP has perfected which measures the oxygen content of air. [letter of response from BW to Mr.
O'Bryan 9-1-53].
- Letter from Verner Shomaker [written in LP's absence] to Dr. Frederick D. Rossini RE: tries to
answer an enquiry from Dr. Rossini to LP about Mr. Robert Paul Smith. Gives his opinion of
him. [letter from Dr. Rossini to LP 8-11-53].
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August 18
- Letter from Detlev W. Bronk, president of National Academy of Sciences to LP RE: indicates
that the group is concerned with the long-range implications of current trends in the patterns of
support of scientific activity. Requests that LP read the enclosed draft of the results of a survey
by a Mr. Campbell, and comment on them so that the Academy Research Council may proceed
in its action.[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #23].
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August 19
- Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to LP RE: Details financing concerns of the new Biology wing. To the objection of most biology
and chemistry faculty, a 4-floor design is now being considered as opposed to the preferred 5-story design. Also, budget concerns
may limit the furnishing of the building.
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August 20
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling amount: $20.00
- Letter from Dr. Lewis Pino, of Allegheny College to LP RE: Writes that the funding for the lecture series is not as great
as anticipated. Informs LP that he will still be able to pay him $300 for lecturing, but will not be able to cover travel
expenses. Hopes that LP will still be able to come. [reply from LP 9-2-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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August 21
- Letter from Mrs. Rachel VanderWerf to LP RE: sends a copy of the article "Your-Scientist-In-the-Making"; requests comments
and that LP send back the manuscript. [letter of response from
LP to Mrs. C. A. VanderWerf 9-4-53, previous letter from Mrs. VanderWerf to LP 7-14-53].
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August 22
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August 23
- LP Science: Box 13.023 Information Bulletin from the Federation of American Scientists titled "Astin Affair Resolved."
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August 24
- LP writes notes on Dipole moments of alkyl halides. Attempts to calculate them using various methods without success. [note:
written when LP was in Malente]. [Filed under LP Science: Manuscripts by LP 3.005]
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August 25
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August 26
- Letter from Mr. Yasumasa Hayakawa to Miss Jeanne Auge, Assistant to the Dean of Graduate
Studies, Cal Tech RE: thanks Miss Auge for her prompt response to his enquiry about applying
to Graduate School at Cal Tech. Has a few more questions about when he should apply. [related
memo from Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies 7-28-53, related letter of response from LP to
Mr. Hayakawa 9-8-53, related memo from Francis H. to Beatrice Wulf 9-3-53].
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August 27
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August 28
- Letter from William L. Webb of Standard Oil Co. to LP RE: Enquires about whether it is
worthwhile for them to consider recruiting men from Cal Tech to their department in Indiana.
[note in pencil at bottom: "What % of PhDs are in States east of Rockies."] [rough draft of LP's
letter of response with a list of names in pencil included with letter] [letter of response from LP
to Dr. William L. Webb 11-11-53].
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August 29
- LP and AHP check in to the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Germany. [Receipt, checkout 8-30-53].
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August 30
- LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Germany. [Receipt, check-in 8-29-53].
- LP and AHP leave Hamburg and fly to London.
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August 31
- LP and AHP arrive in New York from London, then continue on to Los Angeles.
- LP fills out a declaration of baggage upon arrival in the U.S. Listed are various gifts and purchases made while in Europe.
- Letter from R.C. Gibbs, National Research Council, to LP RE: Asks for his evaluation of a research proposal from Wilfried
Heller of Wayne University. [Letter in reply from LP to Gibbs 9-3-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 8-31-53].
- Letter from William Consolazio, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: asks LP to evaluate enclosed research grant proposals.
Attached is LP's typed response evaluating the applicants. [Filed under LP Science: 14.018].
- Letter from Sister Mary Martinette to LP RE: thanks LP for the hospitality that she enjoyed as a
Chemistry Department Guest at the Institute that summer. [letter of reply from LP to Sister Mary
Martinette 9-8-53].
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Chemical and Engineering News pages telling of Allen V. Astin's reinstatement as director of the National Bureau of Standards.
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