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February
  • Booklet: "Research Reviews," Office of Naval Research. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.19]
  • Editorial: "Radiation and Politics," American Association of Scientific Workers Newsletter. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.18]
  • Notice of Research Project: "Configurations of Polypeptide Chains in Proteins," submitted to the Bio-Sciences Information Exchange by LP. [Letter from Deignan to LP February 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]
  • Notice of Research Project: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," submitted by LP to the Bio-Sciences Information Exchange. [Letter from Deignan to LP January 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963), Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
  • Photo: Ava Helen and Linus Pauling with the Kyoto University Physics Department. "1954 Tsuyoshi [?] Ohmishi [?] / Linus Pauling ; Kyoto University / 1954 Physics Dept / Yukona LP AHP Mrs. Yukona / Dr. S.T. Ohmishi / Hahnemosun [?] Med. Sdr. [?] ; February. 1955" Photograph by Tsuyoshi Ohmishi [Sp?]. Black and white print. [Ship #1510] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.25]
February 1
  • Indian Airlines Corporation passenger ticket and baggage check for AHP. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #3, Folder #3.022]
  • Indian Airlines Corporation passenger ticket and baggage check for LP. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #3, Folder #3.022]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. O.H. Gaebler, Program Committee, International Symposium on Enzymes, Henry Ford Hospital, RE: Is unsure whether he would be able to participate in the International Symposium on Enzymes on November 1-3. LP will reply upon his return to Pasadena in March. [Letter from Gaebler to LP January 21, 1955, Letter from Gaebler to Wulf March 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.25]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. William F. Neuman, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, RE: Apologizes for not having answered Neuman's telegram. Says she cannot find the letter from Neuman to LP and assumes it was mislaid or never reached Pasadena. Requests that he send another copy. Understands from Dr. Riley that Neuman is inviting LP to participate in a summer conference. [Letter from Neuman to Wulf January 31, 1955, Letter from Wulf to Neuman February 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Joel Warren, Science Attache, American Embassy in Sweden, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Acknowledges letter of January 24. Regrets to learn that Nobel Prize materials have been damaged slightly, but says it is not the fault of the U.S. government. If damage is too severe, suggests the Nobel Foundation be contacted directly. [Letter from Wulf to Warren January 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.28]
  • Letter from Margaret Cooper, Secretary, W. H. Freeman & Co., to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Requests that Wulf send Linda and Peter Pauling's address. Freeman has something that he would like to send to them. Freeman was impressed by Wulf's letters, typed on her new typewriter. Further discusses Wulf's typewriter. [Letter from Cooper to Wulf February 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to David C. Crockett, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: Informs Crockett that LP has been away since the beginning of December and will not return until March. She thinks that LP could attend the meeting but is not sure. LP will write when he returns. [Letter from Crockett to LP January 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.7]
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, University Publisher, Cornell University Press, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Encloses copies of two letters. Trusts that LP will not have any trouble in withdrawing royalties held at the Chase National Bank in Tokyo. [Letter from Reynolds to Wulf January 13, 1955, Letter from LP to Reynolds May 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (The Nature of the Chemical Bond and the Structure of Molecules and Crystals: An Introduction to Modern Structural Chemistry, Third Edition), #1960b5.2]
  • Memo from Dr. Richard W. Lippman to LP RE: Describes his frustrations in writing Addis' memoir. Addis' family will not permit him to discuss Addis' political and philosophical views. Says he finds the manuscript reduced to a sterile, formal recital of Addis' accomplishments. Has summarized the material in a neutral way that does not do justice to what he would like to see done. Attached are LP's biographical notes on Addis. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Addis, Thomas. 2.4] [Also filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.1]
  • Photo: Front row, left to right: P.B. Mathur, S.C. Srivastava (Secretary), Dr. T.N. Shivpuri, Professor S. Ghosh, Linus Pauling, Ava Helen Pauling, Dr. A.K. Dey, R.S. Singh, and K.L. Yadav, sitting. Middle row, left to right: V.K. Mathur, U.S. Tiwari, Kuman S. Mukerji, K.K. Ganja, K. M. Sapne, K.I. Kapoor, K. S. Chawla, K. S. Chattreji, Khod Kumar, and M. Akmal standing. Back row: S. Kumar, M.L. Kaul, S.C. Jain, B.B. Pandey, and K.C. Muthur standing. The Chemical Society of the University of Allahabad. Allahabad, India. February, 1955. Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.10]
February 2
February 3  (Lucknow, India)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. William F. Neuman, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, RE: Has received Neuman's special delivery letter addressed to her at LP's home address. Says she will forward Neuman's letter to LP in Calcutta today, and request that he cable his answer. Is aware that LP has already declined invitations for summer conferences. [Letter from Wulf to Neuman February 1, 1955, Letter from Neuman to Wulf February 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Dr. William R. Bergen, Head, Orthopedic Research Laboratory, to Dr. W. Harold Civin, Director of Laboratories, The Queen's Hospital, Hawaii, RE: The blood samples that Civin sent to LP for hemoglobin study were sent along to Bergen, as LP is currently abroad. The delay time resulted in unsatisfactory samples for testing, as they had clotted and partially hemolysed. Tests were run anyway and both samples showed the hemoglobin-C component though it was impossible to determine the other component. Recommends shipping another sample directly to Bergen in Alsever's solution. Dr. Sturgeon will send sample bottles containing necessary solution. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Professor Harald H. Nielsen, Chairman, Physics and Astronomy Dept., Ohio State University, to LP RE: Every June the Physics and Astronomy Department at OSU conducts a Symposium on Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy. Invites LP to present a paper on June 13 at the Symposium this year. Offers an honorarium of $100. [Letter from Wulf to Nielsen April 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Ted Zanker, Co-Chairman, Science Club, Bard College, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in a series of talks being sponsored by the Science Club at Bard College from February 20 through mid June. Gives brief details of the talks. Suggests a date during the next semester if this semester does not work. Offers to cover travel expenses and make necessary arrangements for LP's stay. [Letter from LP to Zanker April 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Z: Correspondence, 1940-1980), #468.11]
February 4  (Lucknow, India)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Dr. W. Lautsch, Institute for Organic Chemistry, Free University of Berlin, RE: Informs that LP is abroad and does not plan to be in Europe during the summer of 1955. Upon his return LP will reply to the invitation to come to Berlin. [Letter from Lautsch to LP January 26, 1955, Letter from LP to Lautsch March 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Dr. William Bergen, Children's Hospital Society of Los Angeles, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Encloses letter to Dr. W. Harold Civin regarding the blood samples from The Queen's Hospital, Hawaii. Received letter from Harvey Itane stating that he tentatively plans to visit in May. Itane will make more definite plans after he has spoken with Dr. Dan Campbell. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Margaret Cooper, Secretary, W.H. Freeman & Co., to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for the interesting description of her typewriters. Describes her own typewriter and elaborates on the topic of typewriters. Hopes Wulf will not fail to mention her satisfaction with her regular electric machine. [Letter from Cooper to Wulf February 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
February 5  (Banaras, India)
  • Letter from Dr. Paul C. Zamecnik, Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Compliments LP on his picture in Chemical and Engineering News. Requests that LP deliver the Massachusetts General Hospital Research Committee Lecture whenever it would fit with his Cambridge visit. A date in the last two weeks of April would be preferable. [Letter from LP to Zamecnik March 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Z: Individual Correspondence. (Zachariasen - Ziferstein)), #464.3]
  • Letter from Professor Jurg Waser, Chemistry Dept., Rice Institute, to LP RE: Encloses a clipping from the Weltwoche which Waser's mother sent. Says LP's address to Swedish students was a contribution to the understanding between nations. Requests the full text of that speech. Looks forward to seeing LP at the ACA meeting in June. [Letter from LP to Waser June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Wald - Washburn)), #431.8]
February 6  (Banaras, India)
  • Letter from Bernard J. Klug to LP RE: Requests an autographed photograph of LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Program: 17th College Day, 1954-1955, College of Science, Benares Hindu University, Varanasi, India, February 6, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.145]
February 7  (Banaras, India)
  • Letter from Dr. Roland M. Whittaker, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., Queens College, to Dr. Fred Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: Expresses disappointment that Allen cannot commit to a time slot as a speaker at the NEACT Summer Conference. Asks that he persuade LP to speak at the conference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred), #5.4]
  • Newsletter: Federation of American Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: Federation of American Scientists, 1948-1993), Box #4.007, Folder #7.2]
February 8  (Allahabad, India)
  • Letter from Adam Kudlacik, Treasurer, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP, RE: Dividend declared on January 12, 1955, payable on February 8, 1955. Board of Directors also voted to redeem Series "B" of the Registered Cumulative Investment Certificates. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Materials re: Investments, 1955-1989), Box #4.056, Folder #56.2]
  • Letter from Dr. William F. Neuman, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for taking action on his correspondence. [Letter from Wulf to Neuman February 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1929-1930, 1936-1956), #287.22]
  • Letter from Jurg Waser, Acta Crystallographica Association, to ACA Members RE: Encloses the preliminary program of the ACA Spring Meeting at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, April 11-13, 1955. Professors Ewald and Fankuchen would like to remind ACA members that Acta Crystallographica needs personal subscriptions. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.4]
  • Letter from Professor Paul A. Beck, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for agreeing to bring his letter to LP's attention when he returns. Asks her to mention that all the other participants have already accepted. [Letter from Wulf to Beck January 13, 1955, Letter from Beck to LP March 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.22]
  • Letter from Sir Henry H. Dale, O.M., Wellcome Trust, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Nobel Prize; apologizes for not writing sooner. Says the Chairman of the Wellcome Foundation Ltd., will be arriving in Los Angeles on February 22 to visit and will be shown around Caltech by President DuBridge. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
  • Telegram from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, RE: LP has agreed to deliver the Prather Lectures April 18-21. LP suggested that conferences be held April 27-29 so that he can speak in New York on May 2, returning to Pasadena on May 3. [Telegram from Wald to LP February 8, 1955, Letter from Wald to LP February 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.5]
  • Telegram from Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Requests that LP let him know his final plans regarding the Prather Lectures. Says it would be best to begin them on April 18. [Telegram from Wald to LP January 4, 1955, Telegram from Wulf to Wald February 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.5]
February 9  (Allahabad, India)
  • Letter from Dr. Carl Niemann, Acting Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Caltech, to George A.W. Boehm, Managing Editor, Control Engineering, RE: Boehm's letter to LP has been referred to Niemann in LP's absence. Explains that Mudd has no interest in Rashevsky's field. When LP returns, he may have other suggestions. [Letter from Boehm to LP January 11, 1955, Letter from LP to Boehm March 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Dr. E.F.G. von Krauss, University of Indonesia, to LP RE: Says he has based his lectures on LP's General Chemistry for many years. Requests permission to use the outline and ideas of LP's book in writing his own chemistry textbook in Indonesian. Hopes to do so without paying a fee to LP or his publisher. [Letter from Wulf to Freeman February 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.2]
  • Letter from Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Discusses dates of LP's Prather Lectures, currently scheduled for April 18-21. Says the lecture schedule is already crowded in April and he would like to have the formal lectures on April 18, 21, 22, and 25. Mentions travel possibilities for LP. [Telegram from Wulf to Wald February 8, 1955, Letter from Wulf to Wald February 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.5]
  • Letter from Professor O.F. Tuttle, College of Mineral Industries, Pennsylvania State University, to LP RE: Donald Emerson, a graduate student under Tuttle's direction, is studying the feldspars of the Boundary Peak granite from the Northern Inyo Range. Discusses his interest in LP's work in this field and requests that LP send some original material if it is available. [Letter from LP to Tuttle August 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from Richard Baron to LP RE: Requests that LP autograph enclosed photograph. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Atomic Energy Could Be Put to Peaceful Purposes," Leader, February 9, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.146]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "No Need of Destruction of Atom Bombs," Amrita Bazar Patrika, February 9, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.146]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Structure of Haemoglobin [sic]," Leader, February 9, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.146]
February 10  (Calcutta, India)
  • Check from LP to Edward Pauling for $700.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from LP to Peter Pauling for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Invitation: Lecture on the "Structure of Proteins," Indian Chemical Society, Calcutta, February 10, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.147]
  • Letter from Jack A. Heijn to Gentlemen at Caltech, RE: Requests the name of a brown or gray gas that would probably not be harmful to humans or animals and inquires where it can be obtained. [Letter from Wulf to Heijn February 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Memorandum from Gunnar Bergman to A.H. Walter RE: In LP's absence Bergman approves Amendment No. 10 to Contract N6onr-24432 (Chemistry 27). [Memorandum from Walter to LP January 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Calcutta and Suburbs," Statesman, February 10, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.147]
February 11  (Calcutta, India)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Assistant Secretary, Faraday Society, RE: Encloses a check for $8.43 representing LP's subscription for full membership in the Faraday Society. Inquires whether there is any journal to which LP is now subscribing which is not covered by this subscription. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Jack A. Heijn RE: Informs that it is impossible to suggest to Heijn a brown or gray gas that would probably not be harmful to humans or animals. [Letter from Heijn to Gentlemen February 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Masson and Cie Editeurs, Libraires de l'Academie de Medecine, RE: Informs that LP is abroad. Says she is confident that LP would grant their request to use the figures from his article published in the April 1948 issue of Endeavor. [Letter from Editeurs to LP February 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape, Member in Charge, American Foundation Studies, to LP RE: Says LP can keep the page-proofs of chapter three until he returns from his trip abroad. Upon his return he should read them, so that he can be sent the pages that follow. Requests that his secretary mail back the galleys for the virus chapter. Wonders if LP will be returning by way of New York, for she expects to be in New York and wishes to talk with him. Mentions Dr. John Peters' Supreme Court case. [Letter from Lape to LP December 5, 1954, Letter from Wulf to Lape, February 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Stella Leche Deignan, Bio-Sciences Information Exchange, to LP RE: Requests that LP furnish the Exchange with a summary of the research he is conducting under funds from the National Science Foundation. [Notice of Research Project 2-[?]-55] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]
  • Magazine Article: "Science News," [re: freedom in Soviet scientific research] Science, February 11, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.147]
  • Telegram to LP from Beatrice Wulf: "I mailed you proof Nobel address and other materials care Jerath New Delhi middle January Angewandte Chemie Heidelberg wants cabled authority to publish. I shall appreciate answers my questions." [Letter from LP to Wulf February 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h2.16]
February 13  (Calcutta, India)
  • Letter from LP (Calcutta), to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Reply to cablegram of February 11, 1954. Says he has not received sent materials and hopes Carraro is better. [Filed under LP Awards: Box 1954h2.16]
February 14
  • Letter from Duwayne M. Anderson, Research Fellow, Agronomy Dept., Purdue University, to LP RE: Is concerned with the lack of morality in science. Solicits advice from LP on how to address this issue. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Report: Principles of Biology, A preliminary draft for consideration by members of the biology council of the National Research Council, by R.W. Gerald. [Filed under LP Science:(National Research Council, 1950-1992) Box#14.028, Folder #28.1]
February 15  (Calcutta, India)
  • Letter from Dr. Samuel P. Massie and Dr. John F. Baxter, Sixth Annual Conference on the Teaching of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: The American Chemical Society will sponsor a 10-day conference at Fisk University on June 15-24 for college and high school teachers. Describes the conference. Invites LP to deliver the keynote closing address on June 23 or speak on another evening. Encloses a copy of the program. [Letter from Wulf to Massie March 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.14]
  • Letter from Duncan McRae to LP RE: Congratulates LP on winning the Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.74]
  • Letter from Paul D. Bartlett to Members of the Section of Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Since the section chairman is in Europe Bartlett will handle the section correspondence and balloting. Encloses the second caucus ballot listing the ten most strongly supported organic and non-organic candidates and asks that they vote and return the ballot by March 15. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Photo: Dr. S. Chatterjee, Dr. P.C. Dutt, Father S.J. Beckers, Asit Ray, Linus Pauling, Ava Helen Pauling, B. Banerjee, and S. Banerjee standing for a group portrait. Calcutta, India. "February 15, 1955 Presented to Prof. Linus Pauling Asit Ray" Photograph by Asit Ray. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.26]
  • Photo: Linus and Ava Helen Pauling sitting next to a bust of Mahendra Lal Sircar. Calcutta, India. "Calcutta, February 15, 1955 Presented to Prof. Linus Pauling Asit Ray." Photograph by Asit Ray. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.18]
February 16
February 17  (Bangkok, Thailand)
February 18  (Bangkok, Thailand)
  • Letter from A. Saifer, Biochemist, Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital, to LP RE: Requests that LP autograph the enclosed picture. Congratulates LP on receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence), #192.21]
February 19  (Bangkok, Thailand)
  • Letter from Dr. Berhard Schmidt, Weizmann Institute of Science, to LP RE: Appreciates LP's offer to work at Caltech. Regrets that he cannot go to the U.S. this year and thus, cannot accept LP's offer. Hopes the offer will still stand in 1956-1957. Wonders if AHP's spectacles were received. [Letter from LP to Schmidt March 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Organizational Correspondence. (Wa - Wo)), #441.4]
  • Letter from Ralph E. Fash to LP RE: Claims that he has solutions to many physics questions, though he has no background in physics. Wishes to develop a team of specialists to carry out his ideas. This organization would require a central committee to oversee the project, which would become one of the most comprehensive that has ever been undertaken. Wonders if LP would be interested. [Letter from LP to Fash March 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman & Co., to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Will receive the first lot of galley proofs of College Chemistry soon. Inquires whether he should send them to LP abroad or to Wulf. Thinks that little could be gained by sending the proofs outside the country. [Letters from Wulf to Schaefer January 4, 1955, February 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Magazine Article: "Correction Re: 'The Falsetto Voice'," Nation, February 19, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.5]
February 21  (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Itinerary: Japan. Sight seeing, etc. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Larkin Kerwin, Physics Dept., Universite Laval, Quebec, to LP RE: Encloses two reprints of an article concerning the experimental verification of the existence of the molecule P8 as suggested by Dr. M. Simonetta and LP in 1952. Congratulates LP on receiving the Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Richard Creese, Pharmacology Dept., School of Medicine, University of California Medical Center, to LP RE: Interested in the deviation from simple exponential kinetics which occurs during the exchange of radioactive tracers in muscle. Has interpreted this deviation in terms of variation in the exchange rates of individual cells. Has found in practice that the experimental plots are similar to curves which have been computed on the assumption on that the logarithms of the rate constants of the individual cells are distributed in a normal manner. Gives the integral which he used in this calculation. Requests the reference where he can find the table of this function that LP and his colleagues were about to publish. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from Dr. Roland M. Whittaker, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., Queens College, to Dr. Fred Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: Becuase Allen could not commit to a time slot as a speaker at the NEACT Summer Conference, Whittaker has asked Klock to speak. Asks Allen to continue to pursue LP to speak the conference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred, 5.4]
  • Letter from Dr. William R. Bergen, Children's Hospital Society of Los Angeles, to Dr. W. Harold Civin, Director of Laboratories, Queen's Hospital, Hawaii, RE: Second blood sample arrived in excellent condition and hemoglobin was prepared. Several paper electrophoresis runs were made, but definite results will not be established until fetal hemoglobin content can be checked. One component runs as hemoglobin-C does, while the other runs somewhere between normal hemoglobin and sickle hemoglobin. Would like to perform careful alkali denaturation studies before identifying second component. Tentative diagnosis of patient would be thalassemia/hemoglobin-C disease, with fetal hemoglobin replacing normal A. Will write soon with further information. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Yasuhiko Nozaki, Biophysical Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, to LP RE: Has been working with Dr. J. T. Edsall on the interaction of 4-methylimidazole with cupric and zinc ions and on the modification of insulin with phenylisothiocyanate derivatives. On his way to Japan, would like to stop in California and visit LP's laboratory. [Letter from Wulf to Nozaki February 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Raymond Stevens, Vice President, Arthur D. Little, Inc., to LP RE: Invites LP and his associates to a luncheon for executives in the Los Angeles area to hear a discussion of the company's industrial research activities. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am-Av)), #11.23]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman & Co., to LP RE: Stan would like to see the revised edition published in early June, which means that the proof reading must be fit into his schedule. Stan insists that LP read both the page proofs and galley proofs. Gives schedule for proof reading. Informs LP of the new policy regarding the cost of authors' alterations in proofs. [Letter from Wulf to Schaefer February 23, 1955, Letter from LP to Freeman March 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from Wallace W. Atwood, Jr., Director, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council, to LP RE: Asks LP for his opinion on whether or not the National Institute of Sciences in India is the nearest equivalent in India to the National Academy of Sciences. (as part of the program expansion to include international relations with sister academies in other countries). [Letter from LP to Atwood March 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Suggested itinerary for Japan visit (Tokyo) with handwritten notes by LP and AHP [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h2.14]
February 22  (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Itinerary: 3 PM lecture on the Chemical Bond, Tokyo University; reception by the Chemical Society in the evening. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from David Resnick, President, United Inventors and Scientists of America, to Inventor, RE: Describes the United Inventors and Scientists of America's purpose and services. Calls for the first International Convention of Inventors and Scientists to be held in Paris in May 1956. Invites inventor to join the organization. [Letter from Forest to International Convention of Inventors and Scientists March 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Drs. G.I. Jenkins and M.McD. Baker, Physical Chemistry Dept., King's College, University of London, to LP RE: Jenkins and Baker are writing a review article on "The electronic factor in heterogeneous catalysis" to be published in Advances in Catalysis, Vol. VII. Request permission to include LP's table of percentage d- character of metals. [Letter from LP to Jenkins and Baker March 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence), #192.21]
  • Letter from Kosuke Ohki, Research Institute of Science and Industry, Kyusha University, to LP RE: Encloses a reprint of his article on an electronic theory of nerve conduction. Requests that LP read and comment on it. [Letter from LP to Ohki December 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1937-1965), #300.17]
  • List of Invitees: Dinner in Honour of Prof. Dr. Linus Pauling on the Gakushi Kaikan, Chemical Society of Japan, February 22, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.146]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Linus Pauling..." [re: arrival in Tokyo] Mainichi, February 22, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.147]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling sitting. February 22, 1955. India. Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.17]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling standing and writing on a blackboard. (February 22 1955" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #2069] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1955i.65]
February 23  (Kamakura, Japan)
  • Itinerary: Sight seeing in Kamakura [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Stanley Schaefer, W.H. Freeman & Co., RE: Says he has probably received a carbon of the letter from W.H. Freeman to LP, which addresses the handling of the College Chemistry galley proofs. Suggests that Schaefer send the proofs to Pasadena if he is unsure whether they will reach Honolulu in time. LP will be in the east when the page proofs come out later on. [Letter from Schaefer to Wulf February 19, 1955, Letter from Freeman to LP February 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Ivor Jenkins, Chairman, Executive Committee, Metallurgical Reviews, Institute of Metals, to LP RE: The Council of the Institute of Metals has decided to publish a new periodical, Metallurgical Reviews, which would provide reviews of knowledge gained in various fields of metallurgy to a wide audience. Hopes to publish the first issue in early 1956. Requests that LP write an article on the subject "Bonding in Metals." Encloses a notice regarding topics that may be covered during the first three years of the periodical's existence. [Letter from LP to Jenkins April 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Memorandum from A.H. Walter to R.B. Gilmore, cc: LP, RE: Final notification of Amendment No. 10 for Contract No. N6onr-24432. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
February 24  (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Itinerary: Japan. 10 AM seminar on proteins; lunch with the president of Tokyo University; 3 PM lecture on the Hemoglobin molecule in Health in Disease, Tokyo University; Kabuki theater in the evening. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Christian J. Matthew, Manager, West Coast Office, Arthur D. Little, Inc., RE: LP and his associates send their regrets that they are unable to attend the luncheon for executives. [Filed under LP Correspondence (Am-Av), 11.23]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Yasuhiko Nozaki, Biophysical Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, RE: Regrets to say that LP will not be in Pasadena on March 5. In fact, he will be in Japan, and leaves there for Honolulu on March 6. Nozaki is welcome to visit the laboratories, perhaps on March 4 or 7, as March 5 is a Saturday and only a few of the staff are in their laboratories. [Letter from Nozaki February 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Dr. Hans Hoch, Associate Professor, Biophysics, Medical College of Virginia, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his note. Encloses the additional reprints which LP requested. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Dr. J.G. Pleasants, Vice President, Research and Development, Proctor and Gamble Company, RE: If LP is planning to attend the American Chemical Society Meeting in Cincinnati next month, invites him to attend an informal dinner given by Proctor and Gamble. There will be dinners on March 31 and April 4. Mr. Brodie joins Pleasants in hoping that LP will be able to attend on one of these dates. Requests that LP let him know which dinner he can attend. [Letter from Wulf to Pleasants March 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Organizational Correspondence. (Pa - Pu)), #310.14]
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape, Member in Charge, American Foundation Studies, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for the set of galleys for the virus chapter. Will send the revised page proofs when ready. Understands that LP will be returning by way of the Pacific. [Letter from Wulf to Lape February 17, 1955, Letter from Lape to LP April 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
February 25  (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Kurt Mislow, Chemistry Dept., New York University, RE: LP will return in the middle of March. April 29 would be the best day to schedule the Sigma Xi lecture at NYU. [Letter from Mislow to Wulf March 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.8]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, RE: Forwards LP's suggested schedule for the Prather Lectures, which Wulf received from LP in India. This schedule allows LP to speak at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (April 11 - 12), deliver the Prather Lectures (April 14 - 25), attend the National Academy meetings (April 26 - 27), speak in New York (April 29), and visit Puerto Rico (May 1 - 8). [Letter from Wald to LP February 9, 1955, Letter from Wald to Wulf March 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.5]
  • Letter from Dr. H. Nordsieck, Research and Development Department, Proctor and Gamble Company, to LP RE: J. G. Pleasants has informed Nordsieck that he has invited LP to the dinners that the company is having for faculty members during the coming American Chemical Society meeting in Cincinnati. Extends invitations to other members of the Caltech chemistry faculty. Requests that LP let them know how many will be attending and on which night. Will send dinner tickets accordingly. [Letter from Wulf to Nordsieck March 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from Professor R. P. Mariella, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., Loyola University, to LP RE: The National Officers of the Society of the Sigma Xi will preside at the Installation Ceremonies at Loyola on May 19. Invites LP to give the principal address. Loyola will be glad to assume any travel expenses. [Letter from Mariella to LP March 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
February 26  (Tokyo, Japan)
February 27  (Tokyo, Japan; transit to Kyoto, Japan)
  • Itinerary: Leave for Kyoto (by train) at 9 AM. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Suggested Schedule of the Trip to Kyoto-Osaka, Professor and Mrs. Linus Pauling (Feb. 27-March 6, 1954) with handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Awards, Box 1954h2.13]
February 28  (Kyoto, Japan)