- Letter from LP to George Gamow RE: Response to Gamow's ideas about translation of DNA to protein. LP states that he finds
the most important aspect of the problem to be the shape of the DNA molecule, and how the nucleic acids fit into that. LP
then discusses Gamow's conclusion that his translation system would allow for only twenty amino acids. LP concluded that the
Gamow system would actually allow for 64 amino acids. [In reply to 10-22-53 letter from Gamow to LP]. [Filed under LP Science:
9.001].
- Letter from LP to Howard Brooks, Unitarian Service Committee, RE: LP gives a final cost assessment for his July 1953 trip
to Germany, and states that he will send the requested report in a few days. [In reply to 10-26-53 letter from Brooks to LP, Related letter from LP to Brooks 12-15-53]. [Filed under LP Peace: 4.001].
- Letter from LP to Justice Owen J. Roberts, President, American Philosophical Society, RE: LP suggests that papers in the fields
of mathematics and the physical sciences be incorporated into the Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under LP Science: 14.008].
- Memo from Dan Campbell to LP RE: Outlines Campbell's past work with Richard Lippman, and then suggests that Lippman be given
research space at CIT to work. [Handwritten note: Approved by Div. Ch. and Ch. Eng. 11 Dec. 1953]. [Filed under LP Science:
11.077].
- Letter from LP to G. Karmaker RE: Thanks him for forwarding the 11-3-53 letter Karmaker recieved from Mr. Rasheed. It will aid him in scheduling the trip to India.
- Letter of response from LP to Mr. S. E. Q. Ashley, manager of Major Appliance Lab, General
Electric Co. RE: thanks Mr. Ashley for the photograph that he just sent. [letter to LP 12-9-53].
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Helen Bodman RE: AHP and LP are pleased that she is pleased with the
spoon that they sent her from the 18th century. Is glad to hear that she and Mr. Bodman may visit
Cambridge. Goes into detail about how Peter lives there and describes his lodging.
- Letter from LP to Ruth Soffer of the Encyclopedia Britannica RE: Encloses permission for them
to use his drawing from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in their
publication. Also gives specific reference to an image he used in his book The Nature of the
Chemical Bond. [letter from Ruth Soffer 11-10-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Holmyard of the publication Endeavour RE: asks for a copy of
issue No.25 of the publication Endeavour for Jan. 1947. Goes on to praise the publication as
his favorite and then makes a suggestion for the publication to consider including some
additional info. in their journal. [letter of response from Endeavour [Dr. E. J. Holymard] to
LP 12-17-53].
- Letter from LP to Prof. G. V. Raynor RE: writes that he is glad to know about Dr. Naor from
Prof. Raynor's letter. He thinks that based on that review it may be possible to give him a
fellowship for one year. Also writes that he is putting off his work on MgCu2 due to his interest
in the proteins at this time. [letter from Prof. Raynor to LP 10-20-53].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman RE: Discusses Dr. Wyman's work and the papers by Prof.
Kubo having to do with the magnetic properties of hemerythrian. Mentions that "Roughton" will
be visiting Cal Tech. Goes on to discuss his trip to Europe. Also mentions a matter in which
Mme. Joliot-Curie was denied membership into the American Chemical Society.
- AHP writes cheque to: Pierre Dalinet Coiffures: amount: $23.00
- AHP writes cheque to: George Miller : amount: $22.00
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre RE: in response to Mrs. Lassettre's letter, writes that
he cannot give her any specific information on the salary range she could expect when working
at their lab. Recommends that when she is able to work for them in chromatography, that she
should let them know. [Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP 11-18-53] [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #169 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
- Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: Mentions a recent trip to Israel and an upcoming trip to
India. Says that he has spoken with Prof. Zechmeister about lecturing at their summer seminar.
The possibility does not look promising. Dr. Hughes and Mr. Nathan are making progress on the
x-ray structure work. Would like to give a Priestman Memorial Lecture in 1954 or 1955. [letter
from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP 11-10-53] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #330, file: (Toole,
Frank J.)].
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