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- Letter from LP to James B. Conant RE: Is pleased to learn that he is interested in revising his text book of organic chemistry.
Goes on to explain the confusion between resonance and tautomerism. [Filed under C: Individual Correspondence: Box #64, file:
Conant, James B. 1936-1945)]
- Letter frm LP to Mr. Richard Dodson RE: Thanks Dodson for taking care of the house during the summer and is glad to report
it is in good condition. Reports that he had heard about Drabkin's work but thinks it is baloney. [Filed under: D: Individual
Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson) Box #93]
- Letter from LP to W. D. Kumler RE: LP finds it very interesting that he has thought of making magnetic susceptibility measurements
of hemoglobin and is sending him reprints under separate cover. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200]
- Letter from William H. Strain to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter of August 27. Regrets to learn of the loss of Professor
Noyes and that because of this will not be continuing the development of a biochemistry department. [LP's letter: 1936-08-27] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, box 372]
- Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP does not feel it would not be
profitable for Dr. O. L. Inman to proceed with the magnetic study of chlorophyll and related compounds because of the absence
of paramagnetic atoms. [Letter from Weaver 1936-08-27; Reply 1936-09-08] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Tetramethylethylene
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- Telegram from John D. Ferry to LP RE: Inquires about possible teaching fellowship mentioned last July. [Filed under: F: Correspondence,
1936, Box #122]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Felix Haurowitz RE: Thanks him for his last letter regarding his work with hemoglobin. Encloses a paper
by Dr. Mirsky and himself on the structure of proteins. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #152]
- Letter from LP to Professor Horovitz RE: Explains his argument against Horovitz's explanation of the intensity anomaly in
the electron diffraction pattern of zinc oxide. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #158]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: Enclosed manuscript by Dr. Bauer and LP on "Electron Diffraction Investigation of the Pentaborane B5H9" for publication. [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
- Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Speakers' Touring Service, American Chemical Society RE: LP will not be able to make a speaking
tour into the Pacific Northwest this fall, but he possibly will be able to in the spring. [Letter from Emery to LP's 1936-08-07] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
- Interoffice communication from H. H. G. Nash, Assistant Secretary, C. I. T. to LP RE: LP over-expended the Rockefeller Fund
and some costs have been absorbed by C. I. T., some transferred to the Molecular Research Fund and some deferred to 1936/37.
[LP Science Box 14.037, Folder 7]
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Robert J. Dery RE: LP passes on information regarding the N. Y. A. work applications. LP notes that
most graduate students may earn an average of $30 a month but goes on to explain that it has been arranged that he will be
offered free tuition for the coming year. LP also suggests that Dery and his wife rent a small three room house for $15 a
month that he has heard of . [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #95]
- Letter from John D. Ferry to LP RE: Thanks him for replying in regards to the possible teaching fellowship and informs LP
that because there were no openings at CIT, he has accepted a part-time position at Harvard. [Filed under: F: Correspondence,
1936, Box #122]
- AHP writes cheque to: Munger and Munger amount $6.64
- AHP writes cheque to: C. J. Gould amount $16
- AHP writes cheque to: S. California Telephone Company amount $1.29
- AHP writes cheque to: Los Angeles Gas and Electric Company amount $3.35
- AHP writes cheque to: Clara Gilchrist amount $7.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Model Grocery Company amount $18.68
- AHP writes cheque to: Collector of Internal Revenue, Los Angeles, CA amount $17.68
- AHP writes cheque to: City of Pasadena amount $11.07
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company amount $15.35
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $8.12
- AHP writes cheque to: Katharine Putnam Crane amount $78.36
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 02 RE: Notes and X-ray diffraction data-Eglestonite
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- Note from Richard Dodson to LP RE: Asks LP to send him the pipe he left at his home and that the books left on chair by the
front door be turned into the library. [LP's reply: 1936-09-17] [Dodson's next letter: 1936-09-30] [Filed under: D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson): Box #93]
- Letter from C. R. Narayan Rao to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter and article regarding x-ray analysis of crystals. He hopes
to be able to collect all of the articles in just a few weeks. [LP's letter 1936-08-01] [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #334]
- Letter from Paula H. Perkuis, Secretary to Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE:
Acknowledging receipt of letter of 1936-09-02. [Weaver's reply 1936-09-15] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]
- Letter from Robert J. Dery to LP RE: Is glad to accept the offer of free tuition at the Institute for the upcoming school
year. Explains that he is working on plans for moving to Pasadena and is very excited to see the three bedroom house mentioned
earlier. [Filed under D: Correspondence 1936-1959, Box #95]
- Letter from Perrin C. Galpin to LP RE: Dr. Degard's credentials and ability to work under LP's direction at the Institute.
[Filed under: Degard, Charles, 1936-1940: Box #89]
- Letter from Secretary to Dr. Millikan to LP RE: Reminds LP that in 1932 he signed a pledge and that $12 was due on September
1. Asks LP to please send it immediately. [Filed under: Millikan, Robert-Box #244]
- AHP writes cheque to: Eeskijian Brothers amount $11.55
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Hexamethylbenzene
- Note from Robert J. Dery to LP RE: Explains to LP that his wife is in favor of taking the house LP had mentioned however has
some questions regarding rentals in Pasadena. Dery asks that LP or Mrs. Lassetre send some information regarding this matter.
[LP's reply: 1936-09-16] [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #95]
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- AHP writes cheque to: Sanitary Laundry amount $4.95
- AHP writes cheque to: Clara Gilchrist amount $7.75
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Mesitylene
- AHP writes cheque to: Sanders Home Service Company amount $30
- Letter from Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE:
Thanks LP for his opinion on Inman's proposal. He is interested in the calculations LP mention in his letter too. [Previous
letter 1936-09-08] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]
- Letter from C. Frederick Koelsch, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Koelsch includes references to Clar's work on the radical
nature of 2, 3, 6, 7-dibenzanthracene. Also explains that Fieser may have made some comments about it however, cannot find
where they are. [Filed under: LP Books, Unpb. 5.9]
- Letter from Marjorie Lassettre, LP's secretary, to Mr. Robert J. Dery RE: Explains to Dery that the house is "furnished" but
other things like bedding and linen would need to be supplied. Also, goes on to explain other prices and things to consider
about the apartments and houses in Pasadena. [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #59]
- LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount $12
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Cyclohexane
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Wendt RE: LP reports that the manuscript of Dr. Moelwyn-Hughes should not be accepted for publication
in Chemical Reviews. However, recommends that the manuscript be submitted to Dr. Hemmett and Dr. LaMer. [Filed under C: Organizational
Correspondence: Box #68]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Richard Dodson RE: Reports that he has returned the books to the library and the librarian was much
pleased to see them. Also, reports that Coryell will be sending the pipes today. Is sad to report the drowning of Emerson
Green in Michigan. [Filed under: D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson): Box #93]
- Letter from LP to Professor Sorenson RE: LP requests that one N. Y. A. Student helps with the electron diffraction work. LP
specifically requests Mr. Dery if he be awarded with N. Y. A. Assistance. [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #95]
- Letter from E. Rabinowitch to LP RE: Asks LP if he thinks it will be possible for him to find work in the States in a field
of photochemistry or Reaction Kinetics. [LP's reply: 1936-10-08] [Filed under: R: Individual Correspondence, Box #323]
- Letter from LP to Dr. D. M. Wrinch RE: LP writes that he has sent a copy of his protein paper to her Oxford and then another
to the Rockefeller Foundation. Goes on to report that he will not be East during the Fall but hopes that her plans will change
and she will be able to make a trip West. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #438]
- AHP writes cheque to: A. H. Shaw amount $1.50
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. F. Foshag RE: Asks if Foshag can provide him with a few single crystals of the mineral, zinoite,
for research. [Filed under: F: Correspondence, Box #122]
- Note from Ralph Hultgren to LP RE: Reports that his appointment at Harvard University has been renewed for another year. [Filed
under: H: Individual Correspondence Box #163]
- AHP writes cheque to: N. S. Mead amount $11.66
- AHP writes cheque to: Helen Smythe, Secretary Book Club amount $14.14
- AHP writes cheque to: A. H. Shaw amount $1.50
- Letter from S. B. Cunningham to LP RE: Asks LP if he would be able to edit a series of chemistry books for Prentice-Hall,
Inc. [LP's reply: 1936-09-24] [Filed under: L: Individual Correspondence, Box #212]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Egon Wiberg RE: LP is glad to inform him that he has finally obtained a little more direct evidence
regarding the nature of the boron hydrides. [Filed under: W: Correspondence, Box #438]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP returns the manuscripts by Dayton and Gamble without a formal recommendation because the paper that was submitted
by Dr. Bauer and himself is closely related. [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
- AHP writes cheque to: Hjalmar Johnson Shoe Store amount $13.81
- AHP writes cheque to: Pitzer and Warwick amount $13.18
- AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $25
- AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $25
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Hultgren RE: LP thanks him for his letter and is pleased to learn that he research is going well.
LP explains that no one at CIT is doing work with metals because most of their time is devoted to electron diffraction. [Filed
under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #163]
- Letter from LP to Mr. S. B. Cunningham RE: Although he would very much like to LP regrets that he cannot undertake the job
the editing the series of chemistry books. LP is happy to give his advice regarding the selection of an editor, however. [Cunningham's
letter: 1936-09-21] [Filed under: L: Individual Correspondence, Box #212]
- AHP writes cheque to: Beatrice Beegler amount $18.35
- Letter from G. E. F. Sherwood to LP RE: Asking LP to please join local chapter of Sigma Xi on November 4th at 4:00 pm, to lecture on any topic in the field of scientific research. [LP's reply: 1936-09-30] [Filed under: S: Organizational Correspondence, Box #370]
- Letter from Gerald Wendt to LP RE: Thanks LP for the return of the manuscript by Dr. Moelwyn-Hughes. Informs LP that the December
issue will be devoted to the symposium of the Dielectric Properties of Matter given at Pittsburg. [Filed under C: Organizational
Correspondence: Box #68]
- AHP writes cheque to: Edwin Porter amount $10.40
- Note from Sue Carroll Stevens to LP RE: asking for a reprint of his paper on the structure of native, denatured and coagulated
proteins. [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #372]
- Note from W. Wheland to LP RE: Wheland has been in London for a week however still feels unsettled. The rental he is living
in now is very high priced, so he would like to find another place to live. Goes on to report what work he has begun. [LP's
reply: 1936-10-30] [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #429]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Wendt RE: Agrees with Wendt that it is not necessary to have a referee other than the chairman of the
symposium look over the manuscripts for the December issue. Thinks it's excellent that a photograph of Professor Debye be
put on the front cover of the upcoming issue. [Filed under C: Organizational Correspondence: Box #68]
- Note from Richard Dodson to LP RE: Is sending LP a complete report of the work done last summer. Explains that he will be
starting school at John's Hopkins after taking and passing several examinations last week. [Filed under: D: Individual Correspondence.
(Dil-Dyson). Box #93]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Richard Dodson RE: Is pleased to receive his report of this summer's work which will be published immediately.
[Filed under D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson) Box #93]
- Letter from LP to David Harker RE: Asks Harker to please let him know what results Eskigia obtained on arsenelite. Informs
his of Emerson Green's death and the death of Latimer's son also. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #151]
- Letter from S. B. Cunningham to LP RE: Cunningham regrets that LP will not be able to edit the chemistry book series but would
greatly appreciate his advice in finding an editor. [LP's letter: 1936-09-24] [Filed under: L: Individual Correspondence, Box #212]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ali Mohammad RE: LP is sorry that there is no research assistantship or fellowship in the Lab at this
time but promises to keep him in mind in case anything comes up. [Filed under: M: Correspondence, Box #252]
- Letter from LP to G. E. F. Sherwood RE: LP gladly accepts his invitation to speak before the local chapter of Sigma Xi on
November 4. [Sherwood's letter: 1936-09-25, next letter: 1936-10-01] [Filed under: S: Organizational Correspondence, Box #370]
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