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October 1
- Letter from Mr. Edward A. Bryan to LP RE: Thanks LP for his informative letter regarding Dr.
Chancel and his welcome to visit the infra-red lab at C.I.T. Unfortunately, he is on a trip now,
and may not be forwarded the invitation in time. [Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Bryan 9-22-53].
- Letter from Joe Lyman of the Dragon school, Oxford, to Crellin Pauling [referred to as O. D.]
RE: informs Crellin that his subscription to the Draconian publication has now expired. Wishes
to know if Crellin would like it renewed. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Joe Lyman 12-14-53].
- Memo from "Eddie" [Hughes] to LP RE: discusses a letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP which LP presumably
referred to him. Mainly talks about abbreviations for the kilo-x-unit in the paper/letter, and how
it should have been used. [related letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP 8-14-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: LA Daily News article entitled "Physicist believes molecule findings could
upset heredity" RE: discusses Sir Lawrence Bragg's beliefs that applications of his discoveries
might repeal the laws of heredity. Goes on to discuss Sir Bragg's work with x-ray and molecule
structure.
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $9.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Arletta Townsend: amount: $25.36
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Physics Today article "The Astin Case," about the reinstatement of National Bureau of Standards director Dr. Allen Astin.
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October 2
- LP writes cheque to: American Association for the Advancement of Science: amount: $6.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney: amount: $39.45
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $26.75
- Memo from LP to staff of Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering RE: 10-2-53 meeting planned for the staff. [three copies].
- Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: emphasizes the point that in the construction of a new Norman Church Biochemical
Laboratory, a second basement is much needed regardless of lack of funds. [four copies included]
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October 3
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: New York Times newspaper articles entitled
"Laborites back H-Bomb Program" and "Soviet Confirms New Atom Tests" and "Yugoslav
Urges Ban" RE: discusses an annual conference of the Labor Party in Britain about policies
involving the H-bomb. Discusses the issue of the Soviet Union testing the H-bomb.
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: Notes on collagen and LP's skepticism about the 10-unit in 3 turns helix. Goes on to
discuss this in detail. [p. 31-32] [previous info. 9-27-53, further
info. 10-9-53].
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October 4
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October 5
- AHP writes cheque to: Bill's Liquor Mart: amount: $10.74
- LP Speeches: 1953s. Telegram from Dr. Weisgal to LP RE: Thanks LP for his 9-21-53 letter. Discusses lectures that LP will be giving and gives him advice on what to bring to wear [tuxedo and academic robes].
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October 6
- Letter from LP to President DuBridge, CIT RE: request for a two month leave of absence to travel to India. Highlights the
fact that he planned to go the past two years, but health issues arose preventing his travel. Outlines the purpose of the
trip.
- Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: enclosed is the application for a leave of absence for the upcoming trip to India in early
1954.
- Letter from LP to Shanti Bhatnagar, India Ministry of Natural Resources and Scientific Research RE: LP outlines where he desires
to travel within India, and asks Bhatnagar to schedule any other trips that might be of interest to LP and AHP.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Brachfeld RE: Is glad to hear that Dr. Jonas Brachfeld is planning to carry
on medical research at the National Cancer Institute. LP is glad to serve as a reference for Dr.
Brachfeld. [note from Dr. Brachfeld to LP 9-24-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Victor Guillemin, Jr. RE: writes in response to Dr. Guillemin's letter of
inquiry. Was not aware that Dr. Guillemin was involved with Dr. Lendrum in his consideration
of the experimental test of his ideas. LP doesn't think that he has much of an idea, though he
goes on to answer some of Dr. Guillemin's questions about organic molecules and
paramagnetism. [letter from Dr. Guillemin to LP 9-28-53].
- Letter from Dr. Frederick C. Lendrum to LP RE: thanks LP for his note on his brief article
dealing with the physics of molecular structure which appeared in Nature recently. He admits that
he really has no business tinkering with the physics of the molecular structure, though he believes
his article is justified simply because it may stimulate work in a field that he has no technical
training to undertake himself. [letter from LP to Dr. Lendrum 9-14-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. J. Schnitzer of New York Academy of Sciences RE: thanks him for the
invitation to participate in the conference honoring the 100th birthday of Paul Ehrlich. However,
he is unable to accept it as he will be in India. [letter from Dr. Schnitzer to LP 9-28-53].
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Outlines procedure for sending abstracts of articles submitted to professional journals to
industrial associates. Gives standard procedure throughout the Institute.
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $7.00
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October 7
- 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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October 8
- Letter from L.P. Eisenhart, American Philosophical Society to LP RE: A meeting of the Society will be held 11-12-53. The proposed publication of the Franklin papers is to be discussed. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Letter from Mr. Yasumasa Hayakawa to LP RE: thanks LP for his prompt response in sending
him application forms to Cal Tech. However, Prof. D. Yost of Cal Tech has discouraged him to
apply to Cal Tech due to the fact that he believes the Institute has nothing worth while to offer
along his desires. So he has given up his desire to go to Cal Tech. [letter from LP to Mr.
Hayakawa 9-8-53].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Norman S. Macqueen RE: writes that the lecture of Sir Lawrence Bragg on
9-29-53 was a success and he enjoyed seeing the film that he sent which presented the ideas
about the structures of metals through the bubble model. [letter from Mr. Macqueen to Sir Bragg
9-17-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Collector of Customs: amount: $122.20
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $7.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $28.00
- Telegram from Dr. Weisgal to LP RE: Replies to LP's 10-7-53 telegram by saying that he will rearrange the schedule to suit LP's convenience. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from LP's secretary to Miss Loewenstein of the Weizmann Institute RE: Informs Miss Lowenstein of LP's flight reservations
and his expenses. Asks for room reservations to be made October 25, 1953. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Telegraph from Dr. Pino to LP RE: Replies to 10-7-53 telegraph from LP by saying that the reschedule is possible. Requests lecture titles. [reply from LP 10-9-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 9
- Letter from Martha Loewenstein of the Weizmann Institute to the Roosevelt Hotel cc:LP RE: Requests a room reservation for
LP 10-25-53 and requests that room expenses be forwarded to her.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joaquim Leitao RE: LP expresses acceptance and appreciation for his
election as a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon. [letter from Dr.
Joaquim Leitao 7-3-53]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jaeger RE: In answer to Dr. Jaeger's letter of 8-14-53, LP does not have
any strong feelings about the abbreviation to be used for the X unit. Refers him to some other
professors who are editors and would be interested in this sort of question. [letter from Dr. Jaeger
to LP 8-14-53, related memo from "Eddie" to LP 10-1-53].
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes on Dr. Lavine's Program involving collagen. [p.
33] [previous info. 10-3-53, further info. 11-22-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market: amount: $50.00
- Telegraph from LP to Dr. Pino RE: As requested in the 10-9-53 letter, submits the titles of his upcoming lectures at Allgheny College. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Pino RE: Apologizes for having changed plans at the last minute. Describes the situation and his upcoming
trip to Israel. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 10
- LP Biographical: Political Box 2.031. Newspaper Clipping: "McCarthy limbers up for presidential race", Los Angeles Daily News, October 10, 1953.
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Los Angeles Daily News Newspaper
editorial by Victor Riesel entitled "Joe Fay is Mr. Big of crime syndicate RE : discusses the
activities of labor extortioner Joe Fay.
- Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Unmarked editorial newspaper article
entitled "Dorothy Thompson" RE: briefly discusses the foreign-policy resolution of the British
Labor Party, in particular, how it relates to the United States. [note in blue pen: "Go to Colo.
Theater Nov. 30].
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Allen Knight Chalmers, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational
Fund Inc.: amount: $10.00
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October 11
- Letter from Dr. Pino to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending him a picture and biographical material. Discusses logistics of picking
up LP. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 12
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Hard of Scripps College RE: thanks Mrs. Hard for the clipping from the
Los Angeles Times of 9-30-53. The picture of Sir Lawrence is very expressive of his personality. Says that the news item by Mr. Barton is not very reliable.
Sends a reprint of a lecture "Friday
Evening Discourse" at the Royal Institution where Sir Lawrence is to be the new director.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Statler Villars RE: thinks that it is worthwhile for himself and Prof.
Shomaker to assist him in the matter of molecular calculations with the 701 calculator. Goes on
to suggest plans for the work. [letter of response from Dr. Villars to LP 11-2-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Robert Dawson Agency: amount: $184.63
- AHP writes cheque to: Robert Faig, Treasurer, National Child Labor Committee: amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: McBride Animal Hospital: amount: $27.25
- AHP writes cheque to: AC Vroman [Vroman's Bookstore] : amount: $28.98
- AHP writes cheque to: First Unitarian Church School House Fund: amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel: amount: $14.22
- AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Pasadena: amount: $307.84
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms: amount: $13.67
- AHP writes cheque to: Trade World Corporation: amount: $30.89
- AHP writes cheque to: Carrousel: amount: $49.52
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum Cal Tech Bookstore: amount: $11.79
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Art Institute: amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: San Gabriel Valley Swimming Pool Service: amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Friends of the Huntington Library: amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: FC Nash Co.: amount: $24.74
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company: amount: $4.46
- AHP writes cheque to: William Taylor: amount: $21.58
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company: amount: $20.12
- AHP writes cheque to: Canadian Far Eastern Newsletter: amount: $3.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Company: amount: $3.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Boys Athletic League, Inc.: amount: $2.00
- Letter from Joseph S. Lukesh of Knolls Atomic Power Lab., General Electric Co. to LP RE:
writes to LP so that he might consider some of his recent observations about metals, which he
outlines in a rough draft and sends along with the letter. [letter from LP to Dr. Lukesh 10-19-53]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Lukesh, Joseph S.)].
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October 13
- Letter from R.C. Gibbs, National Research Council, to LP RE: Asks LP to review the merits of a grant proposal of Richard A.
Ogg, of Stanford University. [Reply from LP to R.C. Gibbs 10-19-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.016].
- Letter from LP to Dr. C.A. Coulson, F.R.S., University of Oxford, RE: LP agrees on the structure of the planned debate regarding
resonance theory. Also discusses former students who will soon be working with Coulson. [Related letter from LP to Coulson,
9-14-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King, Protein Structure Project, RE: Details the format desired for the resonance theory
debate. Solokov would start, since the Russians initiated the debate. LP would then reply, with Coulson following. [Related
letter from LP to King 9-14-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bernhard RE: Is pleased to hear that he is living next door to Peter. Is not
able to inform him about any job openings on the east or west coast. Thinks that the opportunity
in Bethesda would be a good one, though the conditions might not be as favorable as in a
university. [letter from Dr. Bernhard to LP 10-7-53].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Stanley Swingle RE: Sends his sympathy to her in learning of Stanley's
death. They were happy to have him as a fellow in their laboratories.
- Letter from M. Haissinksy to LP RE: writes to LP about Mme. Joliot-Curie's rejection for membership to the American
Chemical Society. She apparently requested to know the reason for her rejection from the
Society and has received no answer. [related letter from Norman Bekkedahl to Mme. Joliot-Curie
7-24-53, related letter from LP to Farrington Daniels, President of the American Chemical
Society 10-28-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151 (Irene Joliot-Curie)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Charles Townes of Columbia U. RE: asks for some information
regarding quantum-mechanical calculations for the nitrogen molecule. [letter from Prof. Townes
to LP 10-20-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Townes, Charles.)].
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October 14
- Letter from S.S. Bhatnagar, Government of India, Ministry of Natural Resources and Scientific Research, to LP RE: Gives clothing
advice to LP for his trip to India. He also recommends sites that LP should visit while in India.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Donald Bleitz RE: thanks Mr. Bleitz for the letter of 10-9-53 and for the
sample color prints. Looks forward to seeing his book The Birds of the Western United States.
Sends along Professor Sir Lawrence Bragg's address. Wishes he could visit, but is leaving for
Israel to give a few lectures.
- Letter from LP to Prof. G.V. Raynor RE: requests his opinion of Dr. Naor who is applying for a post-doctoral fellowship, and
gave Prof. Raynor as a reference. Comments on his paper
"The Crystal Chemistry of the Laves Phases." Sends reprints of his recent paper on the theory of
ferromagnetism. Comments on the title of Prof. Raynor's recent paper.
- Letter from LP to J. Biol. Chem. RE: comments that the results
obtained by Woernley are worth publishing. Goes on to make some suggestions in editing the
manuscript.
- Letter from Prof. F. E. Simon of Clarendon Laboratory to LP RE: writes of his upcoming visit to
the U.S. and Pasadena in early January. Hopes to visit with LP then. [letter from LP to Prof. F. E.
Simon 10-21-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #296: File (Simon, F. E.)].
- Material from the National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act [LP involved as "Initiator"]. Article from the New York Times discusses President Eisenhower's comments regarding the McCarran Immigration Act.
- Material from National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act [LP on letterhead as "Initiator"]. Letter from Olive O. Van Horn,
Secretary, with an Open Letter to President Eisenhower and a newspaper article enclosed. [newspaper article 10-14-53].
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October 15
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. C. Martin of the Royal Society RE: replies to Dr. Martin's letter of
request by saying that there are no changes to be made in the entry about himself in the Royal
Society Yearbook. [letter from Dr. Martin of the Royal Society to LP 9-16-53].
- Letter from Max T. Rogers to LP RE: requests that LP fill out an enclosed form recommending
him for a Fulbright Award to be used while he is on sabbatical leave the next year. [copy of
recommendation of Max T. Rogers by LP dated 10-21-53 is included with the letter].
- Letter from Joseph Halle Schaffner to LP RE: requests that LP deliver the enclosed note from him
to the Braggs. Discusses his work with the Emergency Committee and his wish to see LP again
sometime. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Joseph Halle Schaffner 10-23-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $10.50
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre RE: Offers Mrs. Lassettre an appointment in their lab
in chromatographic analysis, as an assistant to Dr. Walter Schroeder. [Letter from Mrs. Marjorie
Lassettre to LP 10-21-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
- Letter from F.J.W. Roughton to LP RE: would like to visit LP in Pasadena in December. Writes
of his progress in kinetic and equilibrium studies of the reactions of hemoglobin with oxygen and
carbon monoxide. [letter from LP to Dr. Roughton 10-21-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #272: File (Roughton, F.J.W.)].
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October 16
- Letter from Professor Karol Mysels of USC to LP RE: Mysels describes his proposed project for his Guggenheim Fellowship, which
involves authoring a textbook on colloids. Asks LP if he could use him as a reference. [Related letter from LP to Moe 10-21-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $18.00
- Letter from LP's secretary to Dr. Pino RE: Requests information on eastern flight times and rail schedules, as well as any
other possible travel suggestions as she is having difficulty scheduling a feasible itinerary. [reply sent 10-19-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 17
- AHP writes cheque to: Beatrice Wulf: amount: $7.50
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October 18
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October 19
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling, RE: LP received a letter from "Sidney", who lives next door to Peter, and says that Peter
is never home due to lab work. LP relates how he and AHP have been taking a series of shots for typhoid, paratyphoid, and
cholera. Mentions that he suffered a severe rash, and Dr. Lippman diagnosed it as shingles. LP also relays his trip information
for his upcoming trip to visit Peter. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Letter from LP to Dr. R.C. Gibbs, National Research Council, RE: LP gives a favorable recommendation of Richard Ogg. [In reply
to letter from Gibbs to LP]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.016].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Feels that the editor of Astounding Science Fiction should receive a copy of General Chemistry because they frequently suggest books to readers. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter From LP to Prof Sir L. Bragg RE: returns the letters and materials about Anne-Lise Haenni.
Says she would be disinterested to come to Pasadena because she is interested in fields of
Biochemistry that they are not working on there. Also, the "Institute does not very often admit
women as graduate students." Intended to give her a research assistant position but not as a
candidate for a degree, gives some names of other Universities that might interest Miss Haenni.
Thanks for the book King Solomon's Ring.
- Letter from Mansoor ul Hassan to LP RE: in reference to LP's theory of antibody formation, Mr.
Hassan asks for LP's comments on an approach in vitro. [letter of response from LP to Mr.
Hassan 10-23-53].
- Letter from Paul F. Hirschfelder to Mr. Monroe H. Hess Jr. cc: LP RE: thanks Mr. Hess for his
letter and goes on in a lengthy manner to discuss how the Golden Rule Foundation and Mr.
Hess personally "could make use of the Human Rights' Capitalism on behalf of mankind."
- Letter from Lester Kieft of Bucknell University to LP RE: asks LP to comment on the progress of
one of their recent graduates who is now doing graduate work in chemistry at Cal Tech. Also
asks LP if he can suggest how they might improve their undergraduate curriculum. [letter of
response from LP to Mr. Kieft 10-27-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph S. Lukesh of Knolls Atomic Power Lab., General Electric Co. RE:
writes that he has read Dr. Lukesh's manuscript on metals and it seems that his idea about
the valence bonds in the metals is a good one. Goes on make additional suggestions. [letter from Dr. Lukesh to LP 10-12-53, letter of response from Dr. Lukesh to LP 10-28-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Lukesh, Jeseph S.)].
- Letter from K.S. Pitzer, Dean of the College of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley to LP RE: requests that
LP write a letter in support of a "Dick Powell" for promotion to full professorship at Caltech.
[letter from LP to Dean K. S. Pitzer 2-12-53, letter from LP to Dean Pitzer 10-22-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #249 (Pitzer, Kenneth)].
- Letter from Stephen H. Stackpole, Carnegie Corporation of New York to L.A. DuBridge RE: Two university vice-chancellors traveling
to CIT, and one interested in seeing the Chemistry Division. [letter of response from DuBridge to Stackpole 10-22-53]
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Information Bulletin No. 27 from the Federation of American Scientists discussing the "Kelly Report
on Functions and Operations of the Bureau of Standards."
- Letter from Dr. Pino to LP's secretary RE: In response to her 10-16-53 inquiry, submits a possible travel schedule for LP's upcoming visit to Allegheny College. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 20
- Letter from C.A. Coulson to LP RE: Agrees with LP regarding Solovok's role in resonance theory debate. Goes on to discuss
students coming to Oxford from the states. [In reply to letter from LP to Coulson 10-13-53].
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Wants to ensure that the journal School Science and Mathematics receives a copy of the second edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from Pat Du Bois RE: invites LP to speak at an "Author's Club" luncheon on Wednesday,
November 11, on the topic of "Advances in Medicine." [LP response 10-22-53].
- Letter from Professor G. V. Raynor to LP RE: Dr. Naor. Discusses their work with phases of the
type of compounds MgCu2, MgZn2 and MgNi2. Goes on to give an evaluation of Dr. Naor at
LP's request. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Raynor 12-9-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: [newspaper unknown] article entitled "Germany Pauling Topic" RE: reports
that "Science and Medicine in Postwar Germany and Scandinavia" is the topic of LP's talk
before the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club.
- LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling: amount: $125.00
- LP writes cheque to: American Physical Society: amount: $42.00
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Tech: amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Community Chest of Pasadena: amount: $10.00
- Letter from Prof. Charles Townes of Columbia U. to LP RE: in response to LP's enquiry, writes
that indeed, a recent doctoral thesis at Columbia was done on molecular electronic structure and
nitrogen. Goes on to discuss the work. [letter from LP to Prof. Townes 10-13-53] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #331, file: (Townes, Charles.)].
- LP Newspaper Clippings: 1953n. Pasadena Star News article "Germany Pauling Topic" discusses LP's coming talk before the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club. [photo included]
- Telegram from the President of Hebrew University, Jerusalem, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver a guest lecture during his stay
in Israel. [reply from LP 10-21-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 21
- Speech by LP titled Science and Medicine in Europe Today, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Club, Pasadena, California. The speech discusses his political background, the scientific qualifications
of foreign countries, McCarthyism, and the reunification of Germany. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Writes to say that Professor Karol Mysels of USC has
requested that LP give him a letter of recommendation regarding a Guggenheim Fellowship. Although he doesn't know him well,
he believes him to be a first-rate scientist and recommends him. [Related letter from Mysels to LP 10-16-53]. [Filed under LP Science:14.011].
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Asks Moe to request applicant opinions by 12-1-53 in order to get responses back since LP and AHP are planning to leave for India in mid-December. [Reply from Moe to LP 11-20-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
- Letter from Philip W. Hemily to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter. He was interested to hear LP's
comments on the crystal structure of NaOH*4H20. He will discuss LP's analysis and the
theoretical hydrogen structure with Professors Bauer and Wyart soon. He is now researching
structure determination of other hydrates of the NaOH*H20 systems at the Laboratoire Central
des Services Chimiques de l'Etat. [letter from LP to Mr. Hemily 9-14-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Program for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club RE: gives a
blurb about LP as the speaker on the topic of "Science and Medicine in Post-War Germany and
Scandinavia."
- Letter from Fred Meller to LP RE: writes to LP for Dr. Fankuchen in response to LP's 9-3-53
letter. Lists the parameter values they have found for tin tetraiodide as well as Dr. Dickenson's
values and the "ideal" values. [previous related letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen 10-21-53,
following related letter from LP to Fred Meller 12-2-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#95 (Fankuchen)].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: in response to Mr. Larson sending him his
manuscripts. Suggests that he revise the manuscripts considerably before expecting them to be
published. Goes on to make thorough suggestions. [letter from Mr. Larson to LP 5-16-53, letter
from Mr. Larson to LP 11-7-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
- Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP RE: writes in response to LP's invitation to her that
she work as an assistant to Dr. Schroeder in chromatographic analysis. Hopes to work for them at
Caltech, however, asks if she could start working in 1955. Sends a filled out application for post-doctoral research fellowship,
along with college transcripts, confidential statements and a
bulletin covering one of her "dabs of research." [Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre 10-15-53, letter from 10-24-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
- Letter from LP to F.J.W. Roughton RE: in response to Dr. Roughton's letter, writes that he
would be glad to meet with him in December and was glad to hear about his work on kinetic
studies. [letter from Dr. Roughton to LP 10-15-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #272:
File (Roughton, F.J.W.)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. E. Simon of Clarendon Laboratory RE: in response to Prof. Simon's
letter, is sorry to report that he will not be able to meet with him in early January as he will be in
India at the time. [letter from Prof. F. E. Simon to LP 10-14-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #296: File (Simon, F. E.)].
- Letter from Dr. Ralph Spitzer, Department of Medical Research, University of Manitoba to LP RE: Details Spitzer's new effort
at learning the applications of chemistry to medicine, in particular the measurement of blood volume using Evans blue dye
and it's possible binding to albumin. Notes Evans blue's structural similarities to Tryptan Blue, and inquires whether LP
has any suggestions on using stereochemistry of the dyes and associated molecules to predict dissociation rates. [Reply letter
from LP to Spitzer 12-14-53].
- Telegram from Weizmann Institute to LP RE: Writes "Hope to have answer Thursday early afternoon." [Filed under LP Speeches:
1953s]
- Telegram from LP to the President of Hebrew University RE: Gladly accepts his 10-20-53 invitation. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 22
- Letter from George Gamow to LP RE: Presents a hypothesis of translation of DNA to protein. He describes his previous attempt,
and then describes his new results. He is attempting to use three base-pairs in a triangle shape to code for an amino acid.
He thinks a likely mechanism is a simple enzymatic lock-and-key model. [Reply from LP to Gamow 12-9-53]. [Filed under LP Science:
9.001].
- Letter from Frederick Rossini, National Resource Council to LP RE: Discusses the values of six constants that are determined
by experimental data. The purpose is to determine if a review is required. Enclosed is a paper that LP coauthored in 1951
that reviews the constants. [Filed under LP Science: 14.016].
- Letter to Mr. Pat Du Bois RE from LP: regrets to inform that he will not be able to accept the
invitation to speak at the luncheon, as he will be away in Israel dedicating the Weizmann
Institute. [letter to LP 10-20-53]
- Letter from Archibald Gillies of the Dominion Rubber Co. Ltd., to LP RE: reminds LP of a
discussion that they had three years earlier at LP's C.I.C. lecture tour at which they discussed Mr.
Gillies' work with dichlorophenoxyacetic acids. He sends LP diagrams and a report concerning
his work and requests criticism. [letter of response from LP to Dr. Gillies 12-10-53].
- Letter from Ole Lilleland of the National Education Association of the United States to LP RE:
thanks LP for his talk before the F. D. R. Club. Discusses the NEA's concern with the possible
impact of the so-called Commission on Intergovernmental Relations appointed jointly by
Eisenhower and Congress.
- AHP writes cheque to: Water Fritts: amount: $8.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $14.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall RE: writes that with the help of Dr. Itano he submits a list
of recommendations of people to take part in the symposium. [previous letter from LP to Dr.
Edsall 10-7-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #84: file (John T. Edsall)].
- Letter from LP to K.S. Pitzer, Dean of the College of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley RE: in response
to Dean Pitzer's request, gives his opinion about Dick Powell. [letter from Dean K. S. Pitzer
to LP 10-19-53, letter from Dean Pitzer to LP 12-18-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#249 (Pitzer, Kenneth)].
- Letter from L.A. DuBridge to Stephen Stackpole, Executive Assistant, Carnegie Corporation of NY RE: meeting with Davis and
Alty on the CIT campus. [letter of response from Stackpole to DuBridge 10-19-53].
- Telegram from Lester Kieft, of Bucknell University, to LP RE: Is aware that LP is speaking at Allegheny College in November
and wonders if it would be possible for him to lecture at Bucknell University while he is there. [reply from LP sent 10-23-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 23
- Letter from "Bob" [Corey?] to LP RE: States that Dr. Badger and his group want specimens of poly-a-amino acids, polyglycine,
polyalanine, etc. for making fibers. He wants LP to talk to Dr. Ephraim Katchalski of the Weizmann Institute of Science in
Israel about obtaining samples.
- Letter from Adam F. Kudlacik, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Notifies LP that the Chase National Bank in Tokyo has set
aside just over $1000.00 for LP in yen for his expenses while in Japan.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Mansoor ul Hassan RE: was glad to receive Mr. Hassan's letter in which
he suggests an experiment to demonstrate the coiling of polypeptide chains to form antibodies in
vitro. LP's lab actually carried out those experiments over ten years ago. Sends reprints of their
antibody paper of 1940 and reprints about the manufacture of specific gels. [note in pencil in
right margin: "Deckey papers, S. Berulhard." and in upper right margin: "j- Please send Return to
BW"] [letter from Mr. Hassan to LP 10-19-53].
- Letter from Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Concerns various aesthetic aspects of the second edition
General Chemistry. [Reply from LP to Schaefer 11-16-53]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from LP to Mr. Joseph Halle Schaffner RE: writes that he forwarded Mr. Schaffner's letter
to the Braggs in England, as they already had left Pasadena by the time he received his letter.
Encloses another copy of a reprint of his on sickle cell anemia. Goes on to discuss their work in
that field. Also discusses his travel plans to Israel, India and around the world. [letter from Mr.
Schaffner to LP 10-15-53, letter of response from Mr. Schaffner to LP 10-29-53].
- LP writes cheque to: Himself: amount: $301.50
- LP writes cheque to: Bennett Travel Agency: amount: $44.58
- LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Martin Karplus. 9:15 AM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.013]
- Telegram from LP to Miss Loewenstein RE: Informs her that his passport has been received. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Telegram from LP to Prof. Lester Kieft of Bucknell University RE: In reply to Prof. Kieft's 10-22-53 letter, writes that he is glad to accept the invitation to speak at Bucknell University during his trip to Philadelphia.
[Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 24
- Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: LP writes that during his trip he has been treated as a VIP by the airline, being
ushered everywhere. He says that after talking to Magat, he has learned that the ACS denied membership of Joliot-Curie. LP
has written a letter to the Society urging them to rectify the mistake.
- Letter from LP to Sir L. Bragg RE: says that he intends to drop by in Cambridge for a day (11-6-52) to visit with Peter as
well as hopefully Bragg, going to Israel before then.
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $25.00
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre RE:
recommends that if Mrs. Lassettre would like to wait until 1955 to work with them, then she
should let them know, so that they can hold any opening for her at that time. If she does not want
to work right away, then they will have to fill the open position with someone else at this point.
[Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP 10-21-53, letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP
11-18-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
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October 26
- Letter from Howard Brooks, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Asks LP to send in an expense report from his July 1953
trip to Germany. Also asks him to send in a report regarding the current state of physiological research going on within Germany.
[Reply from LP to Brooks 12-9-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from Winslow W. Smith to LP RE: confirming that LP will be the person lecturing at the Weizmann Institute, and hopes
to renew their acquaintanceship.
- Letter from W. Klyne of University of London, Postgraduate Medical School, to LP RE: asks LP
for permission to reproduce a couple of figures from his papers to use in his book Progress in
Stereochemistry. [letter of response from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin to Dr. W.
Klyne 11-11-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling: amount: $100.00
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October 27
- Letter from LP to Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, RE: Thanks Timmermans for the opportunity
to participate in the Ninth Solvay Congress and the photos and "Rapports and Discussions" copies he sent. [In reply to 9-24-53 letter from Timmermans to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to M.M. Barzin, Universite Libre du Bruxelles, RE: Expresses his gratitude for being asked to participate in
the Ninth Solvay Council that took place in April of 1953. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Silvio Bezzi RE: Thanks Mr. Bezzi for the invitation to stop over in Italy
on their way to India. However, LP and AHP plan to stop over only in England to visit their son,
and in Athens to see Greece, which they have never seen before. They hope to visit Italy in a
couple of years. [letter from Mr. Bezzi to LP 9-18-53].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Beatrice Wulf] to Prof. Lester Kieft RE: in response to
Prof. Kiest's request, LP comments on the progress of Joseph Kraut, a graduate student at Cal
Tech who recently graduated from Prof. Kieft's institution. [letter from Prof. Kiest to LP 10-19-53].
- Letter from LP to H. L. Byram, Tax Collector RE: lists a particular property in the Rancho Santa
Anita as belonging to himself and AHP.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Sandburg, Secretary of the 13th International Congress of Pure and Applied
Chemistry RE: Thanks him for his letter about publishing the plenary lectures of the Congress.
Goes on to discuss his travel plans. Also discusses his upcoming lecture and some "figures."
Also gives congratulations on the success of the "Congress."
- Letter from LP to H.L. Byram, Tax Collector, County of Los Angeles RE: States that LP's property on Fairpoint Street in Pasadena,
California is his, and goes on to list the measurements.
- Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. Pino RE: Writes about some last minute travel
details. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Professor Kirk RE: Would like him to make a plane
reservation for LP to go to Philadelphia on Thursday morning. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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October 28
- Letter from Helen Sobel, Committee to Secure Justice in the Rosenberg Case, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his statement at the conference
[?]. Enclosed is the affidavit of Morton Sobell [Helen's husband]. [Related letter from H. Sobell to LP 9-22-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: The Parkway- Pasadena: amount: $33.90
- Letter from LP to Dr. Farrington Daniels, President of the American Chemical Society
RE: writes that he disapproves of
the ACS's action in refusing membership to Mme. Joliot-Curie. Hopes that the situation will be
rectified. [related letter from M. Haissinsky to LP 10-13-53, related letter from Dr. Farrington
Daniels to LP 11-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151 (Irene Joliot-Curie)].
- Letter from Joseph S. Lukesh of Knolls Atomic Power Lab., General Electric Co. to LP RE:
thanks LP for his suggestions regarding Dr. Lukesh's work on valence bonds in certain metals.
Goes on to discuss his findings after considering LP's suggestions. [letter from LP to Dr. Lukesh
10-19-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #175 (Lukesh, Joseph S.)].
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October 29
- Letter from J. Howard McMillen, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Enclosed is a proposal for LP to review. [Filed under
LP Science: 14.018].
- Letter from E. Havinga to LP RE: his colleague, Bungenberg de Jong, asked for some reprints of
LP's work on the structure of proteins. Asks for LP to send some reprints of his most recent
publications in the field. [note in pencil in the upper right: "Return to BW," in lower right
margin: "sent 11-3-53."] [letter from LP to Prof. E. Havinga 2-19-53].
- Letter from Miss Muriel S. Laubertto to LP RE: writes that enclosed is a copy of a letter from
George Gamow to Dr. Hirschfelder enquiring about molecular models. Requests that LP furnish
Dr. Gamow with the information that he desires. [copy of letter from George Gamow to Dr.
Hirschfelder included] [letter of response from LP to Miss Laubert 11-16-53].
- Letter from Mr. Joseph Halle Schaffner to LP RE: tells LP about his long experience with a
recurring gastric hemorrhage for the past six years. Then mentions some information he obtained
about sickle cell anemia. Goes on to invite LP to visit him on the East Coast and ends with regrets
that the Emergency Committee of which they both were members is no longer in existence.
[letter from LP to Dr. Schaffner 10-23-53, letter of response from LP to Mr. Schaffner 12-14-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Arizona Highways: amount: $13.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $10.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts [Mayor Jewelry Co.]: amount: $9.50
- LP Biographical: Business and Financial. RE: Statement from Robert Dawson Insurance Agency to LP and AHP showing the addition
of a 1953 Porsche Coupe to their insurance plan.
- LP Speeches: 1953s. Program for the Memorial Day Observances on the First Anniversary of the Passing of Dr. Chaim Weizmann,
First President of the State of Israel. [3 copies in file] [LP spoke at this event]
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October 30
- Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: LP writes that the days are passing slowly. He mentions seeing more laboratories and
that the crystal structure determinations of Schmidt are impressive. He also outlines his participation in the Weizmann Memorial
Service. He says that tomorrow they are planning on driving to Nazareth and the Jordan River.
- Pauling Scrapbook: (Pasadena) Star News article entitled "Dr. Pauling Begins Trip to Israel
Ceremony" RE: describes LP's journey to Tel Aviv to participate in the "laying of the
cornerstone" for a new physics building at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Jerusalem Post Chaim Weizmann Memorial Supplement article entitled
"Programme of Memorial Events" RE: lays out the events for the memorial and lists LP as a
recipient of a fellowship of the Weizmann Institute of Science, and as a speaker on the structure
of proteins.
- AHP writes cheque to: Gene Browne [Market Basket]: amount: $12.19
- AHP writes cheque to: The New Yorker: amount: $30.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market]: amount: $29.00
- Letter from Mr. Hans C. Freeman of the University of Sydney, School of Chemistry to LP RE:
writes to apologize for not having taken proper leave of LP and AHP when he left to return to
Sydney after a year's stay in Pasadena at Caltech. Mentions Eddie Hughes in relation to his
prospects for electronic digital computations in Sydney. [letter is incomplete, last pages missing]
[Following letter from LP to Mr. Freeman 11-16-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#97a].
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October 31
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