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November - General
- Pauling Scrapbook: Photo and blurb/ unknown publication RE: shows LP with a model of the
twisted form of the protein molecule.
- LP Science: Box 6.011. Article "Polarization Dichroism, Form Birefringence, and Molecular Orientation in Crystalline Haemoglobins"
reprinted from Acta Crystallographica vol. 6, part 11-12, November 1953.
- LP Science: Box 6.012. Reprint of article "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. VIII. The Gelling Phenomenon of Sickle Cell Hemoglobin:
Its Biologic and Diagnostic Significance," from Blood, The Journal of Hematology.
- LP Science: Box 6.013. Reprint of article "Solubilities of Naturally Occurring Mixtures of Human Hemoglobin" from Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Vol. 47, No. 1.
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November 1
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November 2
- Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: LP writes about his two day tour of various sites around the Middle East. He visited
Hoifa, Acre, Jordan, kibbuz, the Sea of Galilee, and Nazareth. He goes on to describe the physical appearance of people he
has seen from the region.
- Letter from Bowen Dees, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Informs LP of policies concerning the NSF since he advises
one or more awardees. [Filed under LP Science: 14.018].
- Letter from Theodore T. Puck of the U. of Colorado to LP RE: discusses Dr. Ralph Spitzer's
enquiry about a vacancy in their department for a three-year senior research fellowship from the
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Requests information about Dr. Spitzer from LP.
[letter filed under box 307 S: Correspondence 1953] [letter of response from LP to Dr. Puck 12-14-53].
- Letter from D. S. Villars to LP RE: responds to LP's letter saying that he and Prof. Shomaker are
willing to assist him with the computation of nitrogen and carbon monoxide. [letter from LP to
Dr. Villars 10-12-53].
- Letter from Dr. M. Kent Wilson to LP RE: submits a figure based on LP's for approval. Thanks
LP for his help in the matter. [letter from BW to Dr. Wilson 7-23-53, letter of response from BW
to Dr. Wilson 11-20-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market: amount: $50.0
- AHP writes cheque to: Service League Cal Tech: amount: $2.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Associated American Artists Galleries: amount: $7.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Star-News: amount: $7.00
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November 3
- Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: He dedicated a new biology lab today, and mentions that the director is upset that
LP agreed to give a lecture at the University in Jerusalem. He finds it disappointing that people at the institute and university
don't get along better, but judges that most people are quite emotional at the time.
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November 4
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, Memorial Observances of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Rehovoth, Israel. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Jerusalem Post newspaper article entitled "Five Scientists Get Rehovot
Fellowships" RE: reports that LP and other scientists were made Fellows of the Weizmann
Institute of Science. Also discusses Prof. Niels Bohr's lecture on "Physics and Philosophy."
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November 5
- Speech by LP on Hemoglobin in Health and Disease, Memorial Observances of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Rehovoth, Israel. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from LP to Ava Helen Pauling RE: Writes that he is leaving soon for Jerusalem for the Prime-Minister's dinner, and
that his lectures were successful, with Niels Bohr and son in attendance. He mentions the danger in traveling due to the fact
that he has an Israel stamp in his passport.
- Letter from M. J. Buerger to Dr. Clyde A. Hutchinson, Jr. cc: LP RE: writes that in response to
the request that he express an opinion on the quality of two enclosed manuscripts by Alexander
Grenall, he says that he does not find himself qualified, though in his opinion they should not be
published in the Journal of Chemical Physics as they currently stand. [related letter from Clyde
Hutchison, Jr. to LP 11-19-53].
- Letter from K. Selmayr to LP RE: [letter in German] [drawn diagram and
paper in German included with letter].
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Campus of Allegheny College article entitled "Dr. Linus Pauling to Give
PBK Lecture; 'Molecular Medicine' Topic of Speaker" RE: discusses LP's intended lectures on
the structure of proteins and molecular medicine at Allegheny College, as a stop on his way home
from Tel Aviv, Israel.
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts [Los Robles Cleaners]: amount: $8.50
- LP Speeches: 1953s. Invitation from Madame D. Ben-Gurion to LP, inviting him to a dinner at the hotel King David in Jerusalem.
[invitation written in French]
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November 6
- AHP writes cheque to: Hayne Heating Service: amount: $20.42
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November 7
- Letter from Mr. Dewey B. Larson to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter commenting on his
write-up of the solid and liquid volume relations. In particular focuses on LP's misunderstanding
involving how Mr. Larson refers to liquid and solid molecules. Goes on to describe his theory in
more detail. [letter from LP to Mr. Larson 10-21-53, letter from LP to Mr. Larson 12-15-53]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #169 (Larson, Dewey)].
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November 8
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November 9
- Speech by LP on Molecular Medicine, Phi Beta Kappa Lecture Series, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. [Filedu under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from Joaquim Leitao to LP RE: a short letter in Portuguese probably regarding LP's
election as a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon.
- Letter from E. C. Markham to LP RE: apologizes for addressing his former letter to him at
Berkeley. Requests the use of several figures from LP's The Nature of the Chemical Bond for
their text on general chemistry. [letter of response from LP to Prof. Markham 11-16-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: flyer/ poster RE: publicizes LP's speech at Allegheny College on the topic of
Molecular Medicine.
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market]: amount: $40.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company of California: amount: $34.65
- AHP writes cheque to: AC Vroman [Vroman's Bookstore]: amount: $11.39
- AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company: amount: $22.32
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company: amount: $19.10
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms: amount: $6.53
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Richard C. Armstrong: amount: $15.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Herbert A. Whipple: amount: $26.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners: amount: $12.25
- Letter from Mr. Farrand to LP RE: thanks LP for sending him the report of the Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering Division for that year. Looks forward to meeting again with LP and Dr.
Beadle for an update on their progress. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Farrand 6-2-52, following
related letter from LP to Mr. Farrand 11-17-52] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from Dr. Farrington Daniels, President of the ACS to LP RE: writes that he is distressed by the news that Mme. Joliot-Curie
was denied membership to the ACS, and hopes that the problem can be resolved at the next
Board of Directors meeting 12-5-53. [related letter from LP to Dr. Farrington Daniels 10-28-53,
related letter from LP to Dr. Daniels 12-7-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151 (Irene
Joliot-Curie)].
- Letter from Dr. Verner Shomaker to U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research, cc LP RE: Requests an extension of a contract between
CIT and the ONR. Outlines the proposed budget and benefits of extending this contract. [related letter sent 12-3-53][Filed under LP Science: Box 13.017]
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November 10
- Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, Phi Beta Kappa Lecture Series, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from Ruth Soffer of the Encyclopedia Britannica to LP RE: asks for permission to use a
drawing of LP's to illustrate the text of one of their articles on the topic CRYSTAL. Also asks
for more specific reference to a figure they found in his book The Nature of the Chemical
Bond, as they would also like to use that image. [letter of response from LP to the Encyclopedia
Britannica12-9-53].
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. M. Kent Wilson RE: submitted his figure to Dr. Corey for comments.
Includes his comments in the letter. Sends the figure back. [letter from Dr. Wilson to LP 11-2-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Tribune Newspaper (Meadville, PA) article entitled "Molecular
Medicine Hope of Future- Dr. Pauling Tells Allegheny Audience" RE: discusses LP's speech at
Allegheny College on the topic of "Molecular Medicine" and protein structure.
- Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP RE: Sends a program of their Fifth Summer Seminar. Hopes
to invite Prof. Zechmeister to give a lecture at that time. Asks if LP might help him convince
Prof. Zechmeister to accept, despite the lack of appropriate funds. [letter from LP to Prof. F. J.
Toole 6-23-53, letter from LP to Prof. Toole 12-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#330, file: (Toole, Frank J.)].
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November 11
- Speech by LP titled Molecular Medicine, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
- Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratory to Dr. W. Klyne RE: in reference to Dr.
Klyne's request to reproduce some figures from LP's papers, BW gives permission, however,
with the advice of Professor Corey, she suggests referring to some more recent figures and
developments regarding the mentioned figures before publishing them in his own book. [letter
from Dr. Klyne to LP 10-26-53, letter of response from Dr. Klyne to BW 11-17-53].
- Letter from LP [signed in his absence by BW] to Dr. William L. Webb RE: writes in response to
Dr. Webb's letter that a significant number of Ph.D.s from Cal Tech are located in states east of
the Rockies, and so he feels it is worthwhile for Standard Oil Co. to recruit from Cal Tech. [letter
from Dr. Webb to LP 8-28-53].
- Letter from Dr. Pino to LP RE: Expresses his sincere appreciation for LP visiting Allegheny College. Reports that the campus
is still buzzing with comments about the lectures. [reply from LP sent 12-18-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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November 12
- LP flies from Williamsport to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Letter from Mr. Fernando of
the University of Valencia to LP RE: Is answering LP's letter of last June about his trip to
Europe. Was unable to attend the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, though he
heard of LP's brilliant speech on the fundamentals of resonance. Encourages LP to visit Spain. Is
interested in publishing a paper with LP regarding phosphorus.
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Campus of Allegheny College article entitled "Values of Molecular
Study Cited" RE: discusses LP's lecture at the school as he described the study of disease from a
physical aspect as "The future of medicine." In particular discusses the study of the relationship
between particular disease-causing microbes or viruses, and the drugs which cause their death.
[picture of LP with Dr. Lewis N. Pino included].
- Pauling Scrapbook: program for the American Philosophical Society Autumn General Meeting
RE: gives the speaker and event information for the meeting.
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November 13
- Letter from Frank B. Isakson, Physics Branch, Office of Navel Research, to LP RE: asks for summary information regarding a
particular project at CIT. [Handwritten note: Gunnar - will you please give me this information?]. Attached is the status
report written by Gunnar Bergman, on the subject of the structure of intermetallic compounds.
- Letter from Professor F. Giordani, Italian National Council on Research to LP RE: Would like to have LP give a lecture in
Rome on a subject of his choosing. [Reply from LP to Giordani 12-2-53].
- Letter from Norma Dunlop, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Informing that the answers to General Chemistry are ready to be printed. Verifying one figure in a problem to make sure it's not an error. [Filed under LP Books: 1953].
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Jerusalem Post RE: picture of Prof. Ernest B. Chain signing the Scroll at
the cornerstone laying and inauguration of Yad Weizmann. [LP in background of picture].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Princeton University Weekly Bulletin RE: discusses the events from
November 15th to November 21st at Princeton University's including LP's lecture on the structure and biological properties of molecules: I. Abnormal Human
Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation
to Sickle-Cell Anemia and Other Diseases."
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket: amount: $35.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts [Shopping Bag Food Stores]: amount: $7.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum [Jet Propulsion Laboratory Bookstore]: amount: $7.08
- AHP writes cheque to: Paul Roberts: amount: $67.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company: amount: $4.50
- AHP writes cheque to: ET Baker Plumbing: amount: $11.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Robert Dawson Agency: amount: $48.22
- AHP writes cheque to: Arthur Heimann Sons: amount: $31.05
- AHP writes cheque to: Quinton- Schooley Pest Control Service: amount: $35.00
- AHP writes cheque to: American Civil Liberties Union: amount: $5.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Corporation: amount: $18.75
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November 14
- AHP writes cheque to: Marie Antoinette Cake Co.: amount: $12.40
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November 15
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November 16
- Letter from Dr. C.V. Natarajan, Deputy Director of Public Health, India to LP RE: has been a critic of the antigen-antibody
production of LP's from 1940 and hopes that LP will visit him in Bangalore on the trip to India. [Reply from LP to Natarajan
12-2-53].
- Letter from LP to Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman and Company, RE: informing him that he is not dissatisfied with the white
space to the side of each illustration in the second edition of General Chemistry. Also, the preface, he notes, could be shortened by a few lines in order to shorten it to one page. [In reply to 10-23-53 letter from Schaefer to LP]. [Filed under LP Books: 1953b].
- Letter from B.N. Prasad, Indian Science Congress Association RE: pleased to learn of LP's planned trip to Allahabad, India.
Hopes that LP will be willing to give a lecture at the University.
- Letter from Samuel M. Feinberg, M.D. to LP RE: Writes that a Dr. Morris Goodman has given
LP's name as a reference for his application for a position with them as Associate Director of the
lab. Asks whether LP knows if the applicant has the proper knowledge that the position requires.
[letter of response from LP to Dr. Samuel M. Feinberg 11-18-53].
- Letter from Lester Kieft to LP RE: thanks LP for his recent visit to Bucknell University and for
his lecture on "Molecular Medicine." [letter of response from LP to Prof. Kieft 11-25-53].
- Letter from LP to Miss Muriel S. Laubert RE: writes that he cannot answer Dr. Gamow's letter
because he does not know enough about the Fisher-Hirschfelder molecular models. He only
knows information about the molecules themselves. [letter from Miss Laubert to LP 10-29-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. E. C. Markham RE: gives Prof. Markham permission to
reproduce the figures he requested from The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Suggests writing to
the Cornell University Press as well. [letter from Prof. E. C. Markham to LP 11-9-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: San Gabriel Valley Swimming Pool Service: amount: $25.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Beatrice Wright: amount: $6.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel: amount: $17.17
- AHP writes cheque to: Estelle Forward: amount: $6.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Helen Burrus: amount: $6.50
- AHP writes cheque to: Tide Water Associated Oil Company: amount: $8.11
- Letter from LP to Mr. Hans C. Freeman RE: thanks Mr. Freeman for his letter. Mentions his own
return from a trip to Israel. Hopes that Mr. Freeman will be able to go ahead with the job of
finishing up biuret monohydrate. Mentions a Dr. Rees. [previous letter from Mr. Freeman to LP
10-30-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #97a].
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November 17
- Letter from Dr. W. Klyne to BW RE: in response to BW's letter, thanks her for the letter and the
permission to publish the figures. Also thanks the further advice about the matter. [letter from
BW to Dr. Klyne 11-11-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market: amount: $50.00
- AHP writes cheque to: L. Sharon: amount: $46.35
- Letter from LP to Mr. Farrand RE: writes that he looks forward to meeting with Mr. Farrand
again and goes on to discuss his plans to travel to India. [previous letter from Mr. Farrand to LP
11-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #95].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden RE: in response to Prof.
Tiselius' letter of 10-26-53, writes that he is glad to hear that Prof. Tiselius has received his book
General Chemistry. Mentions his recent stay in Europe. Mentions his current work with
determining the structure of collagen. [letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius 6-18-53] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Tiselius, Arne)].
- Letter from R.V. Bartz to G.W. Hardigg, Westinghouse Electric Corporation bcc: LP RE: Inquires whether Westinghouse would
participate in an Industrial Associates conference on the subject of the Structure of Metals. Includes basic topics that would
be covered.
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Information Bulletin No. 29 from the Federation of American Scientists. Discusses the conclusions
of the Jeffries report, which examined the NBS's work with battery additives, in regards to the Astin case.
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November 18
- Letter from LP to Dr. Samuel M. Feinberg RE: writes in response to Dr. Feinberg's letter of
enquiry. Gives information about Dr. Goodman, whom Dr. Feinberg is considering hiring for a
position. [letter from Dr. Feinberg to LP 11-16-53].
- Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP RE: writes that she is relieved to hear that she may
work for the lab at a later date. Discusses her expectations for salary and asks whether she should
start sitting in on analytical classes on chromatography. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie
Lassettre 10-24-53, letter from LP to Mrs. Lassettre 12-9-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #169 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
- Letter from M. Sela, Secretary of the Weizmann National Memorial, to LP RE: Sends LP a reprint from the Jerusalem Post from November 13, 1953, that contains photographs of the memorial ceremony for Dr. Weizmann. [reply from LP sent 12-2-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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November 19
- Letter from Clyde A. Hutchinson, Jr. to LP RE: Sends along two manuscripts by Alexander Grenall intended to be
published in the Journal of Chemical Physics. Sends along a letter from M.
J. Buerger which states that the manuscripts are not satisfactory. Asks that LP give a second
opinion of them before he fully rejects them for publication. [related letter from M.J. Buerger to
Mr. Hutchison 11-5-53, letter of response from LP to Mr. Hutchison 11-27-53.].
- Letter from Carl F. Heschen, Pres. of the Eta Chapter of Pennsylvania to LP RE: commends LP
on his visit there. Gives praise for his presentation and his distinguished contribution to their
lecture program.
- Letter from Martin Karplus to LP RE: asks LP to submit the enclosed form to the National
Science Foundation in order that he might renew his fellowship. [following letter from Martin
Karplus to LP 5-12-54] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #157 (Karplus, Martin)].
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November 20
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Included is a list of three names for LP to review
for the Foundation to see if they are fellowship worthy candidates. [Reply from LP to Moe 12-2-53]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011].
- Letter from M. Evenari, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, to LP RE: writes that he is pleased that he will be stopping in
Jerusalem on the way to India and hopes that LP will have an opportunity to give a lecture.
- Note from Dr. A.B. Biswas of the National Chemical Laboratory, India to LP RE: Writes that he
is very pleased to hear of LP's plans to visit India, hopes that he can be of any assistance at all. Is
also pleased to say that he did get the appointment at the National Chemical Laboratory that he
was seeking and had earlier that year asked LP to write letters of recommendation for. Thanks LP
very much and offers the same in assistance. [letter from Dr. Biswas to LP 2-13-53, letter from
LP to Dr. Biswas in response 11-30-53].
- Memo from Robert B Corey to LP RE: sends LP a copy of a memo from Drs. Pasternak and
Schroeder to Dr. Corey suggesting that he and LP get in touch with du Vigneaud about obtaining
crystals of his peptide intermediates. [mentioned memo from Drs. Paternak and Schroeder to
Prof. Corey included] [related letter from LP to Prof. Vincent du Vigneaud 12-18-53 [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #349: File (du Vigneaud, Vincent)].
- Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Details about the meeting with the Shell personnel. Details the research interests of some
attendees.
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November 21
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount:
$16.00
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November 22
- Letter from Jacob Mazur to LP RE: writes about LP's visit and about his own current research
along the lines of statistical mechanical theory of polyampholytes and internal hydrogen bonding
in a coiled polymeric molecule which can undergo ionization. Asks if he may send LP some of
his work in order to get his opinion on it. Also reminds LP to keep him in mind for a job in the
United States and to keep him updated with job suggestions. [letter of response from LP to Dr.
Mazur 12-2-53].
- Pauling Scrapbook: Science Service News Feature Story entitled "Twisted Strands of Life" RE:
discusses LP's and other's recent work on the structure of protein.
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: Notes on the Dissociation Energy of Nitrogen. [p. 34-35] [previous notes 10-9-53, further notes 11-23-53].
- Letter from Hilda Brand, of the Weizmann Institute, to LP RE: Sends him a copy of the Jerusalem Post to remind him of Israel. Is looking forward to seeing LP and AHP shortly. [reply from LP sent 12-2-53]
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November 23
- Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: Notes on the Double Bond and "aromatic" molecules.
[p.36-37] [previous info. 11-22-53].
- LP Science: Box 13.023. Article from Chemical and Engineering News regarding the Astin case called "Jeffries Committee Flunks AD-X2." [AD-X2 was the battery additive invented by Dr. Astin]
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November 24
- Letter from Helen Sobell to LP RE: enclosed is copy of 10-28-53 letter that Sobell fears never reached LP. Asks LP to sign the Amicus Brief that will appeal Moton Sobell's sentencing. [Related
letter from Helen Sobell to LP 10-28-53].
- Letter from LP to Professor Mizushima, Tokyo University RE: announces that he will be in Japan during the end of February,
1954, and wishes to visit Mizushima's lab and give a lecture. Lists topics. [Reply from Mizushima to LP 12-1-53].
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November 25
- Letter from LP to Dr. Llewellyn H. Jones of Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory RE: writes that he
read Dr. Jones' note on polarized infrared spectrum of potassium aurous cyanide in the Journal of
Chemical Physics, and was surprised at his not knowing what was going on at Gates and Crellin
Laboratories of Chemistry of late that relates to his note. Refers Dr. Jones to some papers from
their laboratory. [letter of response from Dr. Jones to LP 12-23-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. Lester Kieft RE: thanks Mr. Kieft and his wife for their hospitality during
his visit to Bucknell. [letter from Prof. Kieft to LP 11-16-53].
- Letter from Tara Singh of the National Research Council of Canada to LP RE: puts before LP
some views about The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Asks for LP's opinion on them. [letter of
response from LP to Tara Singh 12-2-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $70.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket: amount: $35.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market]: amount: $7.00
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November 26
- Letter from J. Nuan Nickerk [spelling?] of the National Physical Laboratory of the South African
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 9-24-53 and
for the reprint on unsolved problems of structural chemistry. Goes on to discuss metal atoms and
their work with the structure of acetates. Requests that LP keep him updated about further
developments in this field.
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November 27
- Letter from Henry Pratt Fairchild, National Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, to LP RE: Wishes to obtain his
signature for a statement denouncing McCarthyism and to be published. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.012].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Clyde A. Hutchison, Jr., Editor of the Journal of Chemical Physics RE:
Writes in response to Dr. Hutchison's enquiry, that he is indeed able to express an opinion on the
two manuscripts that he sent to him in the hopes of a critique. He does not find anything in these
manuscripts that is worth publishing in the Journal. [includes a sheet of in detail comments on
the manuscripts] [letter from Dr. Hutchison to LP 11-19-53].
- Letter from Prof. Henry Pratt Fairchild et al of the National Council of the Arts, Sciences and
Professions inc. to LP RE: writes that they enclose the text of statement of principles for the
defense of democracy against McCarthyism. Ask LP to join them in signing the statement. [filed
under unsorted correspondence 1953].
- Letter from Mr. Jeffries Wyman, Science Attache of the Foreign Service of the U.S.A. to LP RE:
sends two reprints on the oxygen equilibrium and magnetic properties of an interesting
respiratory pigment, one of the hemerythins, representing work done in his lab by Prof. Kubo of
Nagoya. Goes on to discuss this work. [filed under unsorted correspondence].
- Letter from Rune Soderquist to LP RE: Discusses a matter about the oxidation numbers of the
elements and their electronegativity in LP's books on general chemistry. Goes on to request a
copy of LP's lecture "The Stochastic Method and the Structure of Proteins" from the International
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. [letter of response from LP to Mr. Soderquist 12-14-53].
- AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $15.00
- AHP writes cheque to: Grace Cyane Bagley: amount: $15.90
- Letter from W.N. Lacey to Professor G.D. McCann cc:LP RE: request for change in requirements for Electrical Engineering senior
schedule, which currently strains students due to a high credit load. Recommends various changes to the curriculum.
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November 28
- AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts [Alpha Beta Food Markets, Inc.]: amount: $11.50
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November 29
- Pauling Scrapbook: The Boston Sunday article entitled "Scientists Learn Skin, Hair, Horn and
Feathers Made of the Same Material" RE: discusses the progress of scientists including LP in
their search to determine the structure of proteins. Mentions the use of x-ray in this work.
[picture of LP with a model of the twisted structure of proteins].
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November 30
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling RE: Asks Peter to attach a check for 60 shillings to the enclosed order form [unidentified]
and send it in. Also mentions that he is looking forward to seeing Peter soon. [Filed under LP Biographical: 5.020].
- Telegram from LP to M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India RE: having scheduling trouble with getting to India. Inquires whether
it would be satisfactory to arrive on the first or second of January 1954. [Related letter from LP to Sundaram 5-13-53
- Letter from LP to Dr. A.B. Biswas RE: is pleased to get Dr. Biswas' letter. He and AHP look
forward to being in Poona, India and visiting Dr. Biswas. Plans to visit in December and January.
[Note from Dr. Biswas to LP 11-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Endeavour RE: Encloses a cheque in request of some binding cases for some
volumes of Endeavour.
- Letter from LP to Mr. Robert Malkassian RE: writes to give Mr. Malkassian the information that
he requested about the addresses of certain chemists of the American Leather Chemists
Association. Also suggests a man who he might write to about a university in which he might
study. [business card of Robert Malkassian attached to the letter.]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alvin Meckler RE: asks Dr. Meckler about his work which he just read
about in his paper on the electronic energy levels of molecular oxygen in the last issue of the
Journal of Chemical Physics. Goes on in detail about his questions and requests a response.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Paul H. Emmett RE: congratulates Dr. Emmett on his being honored by the
Pittsburgh Section of the A.C.S. Goes on to describe his travel itinerary for his upcoming trip
around the world. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Emmett 1-22-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #87].
- Letter from LP to Prof. John C. Slater of the Physics Dept., MIT RE: asks if he is planning to
make calculations for the nitrogen molecule similar to those made for oxygen or whether he
plans to study carbon monoxide in the same way. Also asks for comments on his paper "A
Theory of Ferromagnetism." [letter from Prof. John C. Slater to LP 12-16-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #296: File (Slater, John C.)].
- Letter from LP to his sister, Pauline Ney RE: LP writes Pauline to give her information which he thinks may be important to
her. He goes on to describe the exact measurements of his foot in relation to the dimensions of the two pairs of Paddies [a
slipper company developed by Pauline] that she had recently given him.
- Letter from LP to Dr. Weisgal RE: Writes to express his thanks for inviting him to attend several ceremonies in Rehovoth.
Gives his assessment of the importance of the Weizmann Institute to Israel. Is impressed with the quality of work being done
there. [reply from Dr. Weisgal 12-24-53] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s]
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