Oregon State University
Special Collections
Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers
08) Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas and Other Recognitions, 1914-2001, undated (88 boxes)
The multitude of medals, citations, diplomas and other recognitions awarded to Linus Pauling are cataloged in this section. Included are the nearly fifty honorary doctorates received by Pauling during his lifetime. Prominent items include Pauling's two Nobel medals, the Lenin Peace Prize medal, the M.V. Lomonosov medal and the National Medal of Science. In addition, correspondence and other background materials related to the awarding of specific honors have been interfiled in tandem with the actual physical awards.

Boxes 1967h - 1978h
Box Folder  
1967h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1967 (7 folders)
  1967h.1  University of Delhi, Diploma, Doctor of Science honoris causa, Citation, Convocation programs. [Includes correspondence, program] February 3, 1967 
  1967h.2  Hadassah, Myrtle Wreath Award, Plaque. [Includes correspondence, flyer] March 8, 1967 
  1967h.3  Adelphi University, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, Certificate of Achievement, Programs, Invitation. [Includes correspondence] June 4, 1967 
  1967h.4  Universal and International Exhibition 1967, Norada Lecture, Certificate, Montreal, Canada. October 9, 1967 
  1967h.5  Maria Skłodowska-Curie, Centenary Medal. 1967 
  1967h.6  Universitas Leodiensis, [Université de l'État é Liège] 150 year anniversary, Medal. 1967 
  1967h.7  Washington A. Roebling Medal, [Gold original, bronze copy] Mineralogical Society of America. [Includes journal article] 1967 
1968h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1968 (2 folders)
  1968h.1  Windham College, Diploma, Doctor of Letters honoris causa. May 26, 1968 
  1968h.2  Mount Sinai Medical Center, Commendation for being the colloquium speaker at the dedication of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the inauguration of the first president of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, Certificate. October 20, 1968 
1969h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1969 (6 folders)
  1969h.1  American Institute of Chemists, Certificate of Membership. May 15, 1969 
  1969h.2  Marquette School of Medicine, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science. June 1, 1969 
  1969h.3  North Alabama Section of the American Chemical Society, Madison Marshall Award, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] November 10, 1969 
  1969h.4  City of Huntsville, Alabama, Certificate of Honorary Citizenship. November 11, 1969 
  1969h.5  Dickinson College, Dickinson College Award, Plaque. 1969 
  1969h.6  University of Calcutta, Sir Devaprasad Sarbadhikari Gold Medal, Correspondence indicating awarding of medal. 1969 
1970h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1970 (2 folders)
  1970h.1  Lenin Peace Prize Medal, U.S.S.R. [Includes correspondence] June 15, 1970 
  1970h.2  Congreso Nacional Senado Medal, Republica de Chile. [Includes proclamation of the Chilean Senate] 1970 
  1970h.3  Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Correspondence indicating election as Fellow. 1970 
1971h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1971 (6 folders)
  1971h.1  Apollo Lunar Science Conference, Medal, Houston, Texas. January 1971 
  1971h.2  American Schizophrenia Association, Annual Award, Pewter bowl. April 2, 1971 
  1971h.3  The American Institute of Chemists, Certificate of Membership, Photo. [Includes correspondence] May 13, 1971 
  1971h.4  Université de Lyon, Diploma, Doctor Honoris Causa, Medal. [Includes introductory speech, correspondence] May 14, 1971 
  1971h.5  Academy of Orthomolecular Psychiatry, Founding Fellow, Certificate. September 30, 1971 
  1971h.6  Isabella Geriatric Center, Hall of Fame Senior Citizen Award, Plaque. [Includes photograph] 1971 
1972h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1972 (8 folders)
  1972h.1  National Health Federation, National Health Federation Service Award, Plaque. January 14, 1972 
  1972h.2  City of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Certificate of appreciation. March 6, 1972 
  1972h.3  La Asociación Quimica de Tijuana, Certificate of Membership. March 7, 1972 
  1972h.4  El Instituto Tecnologico Regional de Baja California, Diploma. March 8, 1972 
  1972h.5  International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Certificate of Fellowship. April 8, 1972 
  1972h.6  Renaud Foundation, 24th Annual Renaud Foundation Lecturer, Plaque. April 21, 1972 
  1972h.7  Southern Christian Leadership Conference Philadelphia Chapter, Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Achievement Award, Plaque. [Includes correspondence] May 31, 1972 
  1972h.8  Marietta College, Thomas Lecturer, Commemorative plate. 1972 
1973h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1973 (7 folders)
  1973h.1  Edward A. Strecker Memorial Award, Framed medal. March 7, 1973 
  1973h.2  Drury College, Diploma, Doctor of Humane Service, Medal encased in plastic, Pewter plate, Convocation programs. March 9, 1973 
  1973h.3  Australasian College of Biomedical Sciences, Certificate of fellowship. May 10, 1973 
  1973h.4  International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Special Advisor, Plaque. 1972-1973 
  1973h.5  American Association of Clinical Chemists, Silver Anniversary, Medal on marble base. 1973 
  1973h.6  Rabindranath Tagore Medal, Calcutta, India. 1973 
  1973h.7  Pennsylvania State University, Nelson W. Taylor Lecturer in Material Sciences, Lion statuette. November 8, 1973 
1974h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1974 (6 folders)
  1974h.1  International Forum for Neurological Organization, Certificate of Membership, Statuette with pedestal, Pin. May 31, 1974 
  1974h.2  International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Award of Merit, Plaque, Certificate of fellowship. October 12, 1974 
  1974h.3  City of Houston, Texas, Certificate of Honorary Citizenship. October 12, 1974 
  1974h.4  University of California School of Pharmacy, San Francisco, Troy C. Daniels Lecturer, Scroll. October 1974 
  1974h.5  American-Hungarian Medical Association, Semmelweis Scientific Society, Semmelweis Medal, Plaque indicating Membership. November 15, 1974 
  1974h.6  Academia Hauk, 150 year anniversary, Medal. [Includes correspondence] 1974 
1975h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1975 (11 folders)
  1975h.1  Pharmacists Planning Services, Inc., 1974 Man of the Year Award, Plaque. March 8, 1975 
  1975h.2  The American Institute of Chemists, Chemical Pioneer Award, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] May 22, 1975 
  1975h.3  Rutgers University, Diploma, Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, Citation. June 5, 1975 
  1975h.4  California Institute of Technology Alumni Association, Fifty Year Certificate, Invitation, List of participants. June 6, 1975 
  1975h.5  Tamagawa University, Honorary Professorship, Framed scroll. September 23, 1975 
  1975h.6  American Academy of Medical Preventics, Honorary Lifetime Member, Plaque. September 28, 1975 
  1975h.7  Nagasaki University, School of Medicine, Plaque. October 1, 1975 
  1975h.8  International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Certificate of Membership. 1975-1976 
  1975h.9  Albert Schweitzer Society, Reverence for Life, Medal, Memento Medal. 1975 
  1975h.10  Santa Clara County Surgical Society, Proclamation Certificate. 1975 
  1975h.11  Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Taiwan, Presented by Albert W. F. Chen, Plaque. 1975 
1975h2  Materials re: National Medal of Science. 1975 (5 folders)
  1975h2.1  National Medal of Science, 1974, Awarded by Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, Certificate. September 18, 1975 
  1975h2.2  Correspondence: 1975-1976  1989 
  1975h2.3  Programs: September 18, 1975 
  1975h2.4  Nomination forms: 1969-1970  1988  1990 
  1975h2.5  List of Recipients: 1962-1986 
1976h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1976 (11 folders)
  1976h.1  Johns Hopkins University, Centennial Fellow, Certificate. February 20, 1976 
  1976h.2  Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, Objet d'art, Memento of Appreciation on Linus Pauling's 75th birthday. February 28, 1976 
  1976h.3  City of Los Angeles, California, Resolution Certificate. [Awarded to Linus and Ava Helen Pauling] March 5, 1976 
  1976h.4  First Unitarian Church, Los Angeles, California, Plaque in appreciation of contributions. March 6, 1976 
  1976h.5  Kalamazoo College, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, Citation. June 12, 1976 
  1976h.6  New York Academy of Sciences, Certificate of Membership. [Includes correspondence] December 8, 1976 
  1976h.7  Società  Italiana Per Il Progresso Delle Scienze, Certificate of Membership. [Includes correspondence] December 15, 1976 
  1976h.8  Transcendental Meditation Society, Age of Enlightenment Award, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] December 21, 1976 
  1976h.9  California Dental Association, Certificate of Appreciation. 1976 
  1976h.10  Dallas Mid-Winter Dental Clinic, Dallas, Texas, Honorary Clinician, Plaque. 1976 
  1976h.11  Educator Publications, American Pioneers in Preventive Health Care Award, Certificate. 1976 
1977h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1977 (5 folders)
  1977h.1  Consumer Education Research Group, Caveat Emptor Magazine, Consumer Crusader Award, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] February 2, 1977 
  1977h.2  Basic Science Conference, Certificate of recognition "For his Gifts to Man," List of Signatures marking the birthday of Linus Pauling. February 28, 1977 
  1977h.3  National Nutritional Foods Association, Rachel Carson Memorial Award, Plaque. July 1977 
  1977h.4  University of Oregon, Award for Distinguished Service, Certificate. August 13, 1977 
  1977h.5  American Friends of the Hebrew University, Torch of Learning Award, Trophy. September 11, 1977 
1978h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1978 (5 folders)
  1978h.1  Lomonosov Medal, [Gold original, bronze copy] 1977, Presidium of the Academy of the USSR, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] February 9, 1978 
  1978h.2  Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Diploma, Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa, Citation. March 18, 1978 
  1978h.3  Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society of North America, Roche Research Chapter, Certificate of Recognition. March 30, 1978 
  1978h.4  Wilmington College, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Human Reconstruction, Citation, Sash. April 1978 
  1978h.5  The Celtic Medal, Irish Institute International, Certificate. [Includes note to self] May 17, 1978 
 
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