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October 7, 1953
 
LP to Dorothy Hodgkin
LP to Dorothy Hodgkin. Click to enlarge.
 
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Location: Pasadena, CA


  • Letter from C.A. Coulson, University of Oxford to LP RE: outlines the format of the proposed debate regarding resonance theory. He also states that he will participate only if Solovok does, and even then he will play the role of an umpire most likely. [In reply to letter from LP to Coulson 9-14-53].
  • Letter from Sidney Bernhard to LP RE: Hopes that LP's trip through Europe was pleasant. A position at Bethesda is available to Mr. Bernhard. Asks of LP if he has any comments on what is available in the way of academic positions in the east or west coast areas. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Bernhard 10-13-53].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. A. G. Keenan RE: in response to Prof. Keenan's question in his last letter, LP explains the assumption made in several texts regarding the structure of the nucleus. [letter from Prof. A. G. Keenan to LP 9-28-53].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Theodore T. Puck RE: writes in response to Prof. Puck's letter that he is unable to supply him with their molecular models because they are not of commercial manufacture. [letter from Prof. Puck to LP 9-23-53].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall RE: is glad to hear that Dr. Edsall's report will be ready for Science soon. Accepts the invitation to serve as chairman of the symposium at which Harvey Itano will give his Eli Lilly address. Mentions the Pasadena meeting on the structure of proteins. [letter from Dr. Edsall to LP 9-28-53, follow-up letter from LP to Dr. Edsall 10-22-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #74: file (John T. Edsall)].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin of University Museum, Oxford, England RE: thanks her for two volumes on the history of the Anglo-Saxons. Writes that "the conference" went well besides her absence. Has heard that she is holding her own protein conference. Mentions myoglobin in relation to "Peter's" focus of research. Mentions his trip to Israel. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #125 (The Lalor Foundation; Dorothy Hodgkin)].
  • LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by J. Kraut. 9:15 AM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
  • Telegraph from LP to Dr. Weisgal RE: Regrets that he must leave Tel Aviv Thursday evening, November 5, 1953. [reply from Dr. Weisgal 10-8-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
  • Telegraph from LP to Dr. Pino RE: Regrets that a change in plans forces him to reschedule his coming talk at Allgheny College. Wonders if it is possible to schedule him on November 9-10. Would like an immediate reply. [reply sent 10-8-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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