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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 #66.15]
• Letter from 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 #96.5]
• 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 #200.1]
• 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 August 27, 1936; Reply September 8, 1936] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]
• 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: August 27, 1936] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, box 377.6]

• 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 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Tetramethylethylene. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 9: 136-137]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt]. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 13: 166-174]
• 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 August 7, 1936] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
• 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 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 #152.7]
• Letter from LP to Professor Horovitz. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]

  September 3, 1936

  Dr. K. Lark Horovitz

  Department of Physics

  Purdue University

  Lafayette, Indiana

  Dear Dr. Horovitz

  The main reason for my failure to accept the sigma of the electron cloud as the explanation of your observed intensity anomaly in the electron diffraction pattern of ZnO is that we and others have found from x-ray experience that effects of this type are in all cases very small, the most pronounced effect being shown by the reflection (222) of diamond. I do not have any alternative explanation to offer to yours, however, and I am looking forward to discussing the phenomenon with Dr. Yearian when he arrives here later this month. I am very glad that Dr. Yearian is to be here during the coming year.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ml

• Telegram from John D. Ferry to LP RE: Inquires about possible teaching fellowship mentioned last July. [Filed under: F: Correspondence, 1936, Box #128.2]

• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 02 RE: Notes and X-ray diffraction data-Eglestonite. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 2: 142-144, 148-149]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt] [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 13: 166-174]
• 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 August 1, 1936] [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #340.1]
• Letter from Paula H. Perkuis, Secretary to Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging receipt of letter of September 2, 1936. [Weaver's reply September 15, 1936] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]
• 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: September 17, 1936] [Dodson's next letter: September 30, 1936] [Filed under: D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson): Box #96.5]

• 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 #98.1]

• AHP writes cheque to: Eeskijian Brothers amount $11.55 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• 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 #91.1]
• 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 #247.1]

• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Hexamethylbenzene. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 9: 138-139]
• 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: September 16, 1936] [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #98.1]

• AHP writes cheque to: Clara Gilchrist amount $7.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• AHP writes cheque to: Sanitary Laundry amount $4.95 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt] [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 13: 166-174]

• AHP writes cheque to: Sanders Home Service Company amount $30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Mesitylene. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 9: 140-141]

• 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 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 September 8, 1936] [LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 5]

• LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount $12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• 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 #98.1]

• AHP writes cheque to: A. H. Shaw amount $1.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data - Cyclohexane. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 9: 142-143]
• 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: October 8, 1936] [Filed under: R: Individual Correspondence, Box #326.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. D. M. Wrinch. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #438.12]

  September 17, 1936

  Dr. D. M. Wrinch

  c/o The Rockefeller Foundation

  49 West 49^th Street

  New York, New York

  Dear Dr. Wrinch

  I had already sent a copy of our protein paper to you at Oxford, and I am sending another to the Rockefeller Foundation in case that your interest happens to be ken enough to cause you to read it in this country.

  I should like very much to talk with you about proteins, but I shall not be in the East this fall. If it does turn out that you are able to make the trip across the country I trust that you will plan to spend some time in Pasadena.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ml

• 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 #70.5]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Richard Dodson. [Filed under: D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil-Dyson): Box #96.5]

  September 17, 1936

  Mr. Richard Dodson

  Brashear, Mo.

  Dear Dodson:

  I returned your three books to Catherine MacMillan, who fell on my neck on seeing them again, and promised that she would erase the hard thoughts about you that she had been having.

  Coryell is going to ship your pipes to you today. He will try first to get the Institute to pay the postage, and if he is unsuccessful he will tap me for the rest of the dollar. I think that he is even hoping to get Mrs. Lassettre to wrap them up.

  I expect that you have heard about the drowning of Emerson Green in Michigan. It is surely terrible that such a fine fellow should have lost his life.

  I have remembered you to Coryell who also remembered you to me.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ml

• 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 #98.1]

• AHP writes cheque to: Hjalmar Johnson Shoe Store amount $13.81 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• AHP writes cheque to: Pitzer and Warwick amount $13.18 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• 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]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Egon Wiberg. [Filed under: W: Correspondence, Box #443.3]

  September 21, 1936

  Dr. Egon Wiberg

  Technischen Hochschule Krlsruhe

  Karlsruhe, Germany

  Dear Dr. Wiberg:

  I am glad to inform you that we have finally obtained a little more direct evidence regarding the nature of the boron hydrides. Dr. Bauer and I have completed the electron diffraction investigation of B₅H₉, which was found to have the structure shown below.

  [diagram of structure]

  The whole molecule is coplanar, the boron-boron distances being about 1.76 A., which is only slightly smaller than the single bond separation, and the boron-hydrogen distance being about 1.18 A., the single bond valence. Our paper will be published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society in a couple of months. I am not sure as to what the electronic structure corresponding to this atomic configuration is, but a reasonable structure can be written in which each boron is attached to other borons by electron pair bonds and to hydrogen atoms by either electron pair bonds or one electron bonds, there being four of the latter.

  Sincerely yours

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ml

• 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: September 24, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #212.15]

• AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]

• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt] [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 13: 166-174]

• AHP writes cheque to: Beatrice Beegler amount $18.35 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• LP Research Notebooks, RNB 13 RE: Magnetic susceptibility of benzene and CCl4 [by Fred Stitt] [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research 13: 166-174]
• 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 #163.3]
• 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: September 21, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #212.15]

• 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: September 30, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #375, Folder #375.2]

• AHP writes cheque to: Edwin Porter amount $10.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
• 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 Pittsburgh. [Filed under C: Organizational Correspondence: Box #70.5]

• 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 #377.6]
• 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: October 30, 1936] [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]

• Letter from LP to David Harker RE: Asks Harker to please let him know what results Eskigia obtained on arsenolite. Informs his of Emerson Green's death and the death of Latimer's son also. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #151.10]
• 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 #255.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Wendt. [Filed under C: Organizational Correspondence: Box #70.5]

  September 30, 1936

  Dr. Gerald Wendt, Editor

  Box 516, Grand Central Annex

  New York, New York

  Dear Dr. Wendt:

  I agree that it is not necessary to have any referee other than the chairman of the symposium look over the manuscripts for the December issue.

  The suggestion that a photograph of Professor Debye be printed as a frontispiece to this issue seems to me to be an excellent one, and I recommend that this be done. Professor Debye's work on dipole molecules was a great contribution to chemistry, which, I feel, has not been any too well acknowledged.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:ml

• 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: September 25, 1936, next letter: October 1, 1936] [Filed under: S: Organizational Correspondence, Box #375.2]
• 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 #96.5]
• 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: September 24, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #212.15]
• 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 #96.5]