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October 1
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett to LP RE: Writes to LP asking if he would be willing to consider the question of whether to buy or build a house or to continue to rent and giving advice as to what price he would hold his house, if LP decides to buy. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #72]
  • Letter from LP to Dean L. A. Kimpton RE: Thanks Kimpton for his kindness during their visit to the Institution. Explains that he will be sending a list of books in chemistry and physics in a few days and expresses Dr. Coryell's interest in visiting Deep Springs. [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #95]
  • Letter from J. E. Bell to Mr. Lee Shippey RE: Explains that his letter concerning the Deep Springs school has been handed to him to answer. Bell suggests that if Shippey is ever in Pasadena, he stop by to chat about the school. Although Bell admits he knows little of the school other than through talks of former students such as W. M. Crawford. [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #95]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Marie Ewrard amount $29.75
  • LP writes cheque to: Yourselves amount $250
  • Letter from Secretary of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: the discontinuation fo the American Chemical Society Award in Pure Science. Directs him to read the minutes of the Rochester meeting of the Board of Directors for further details. The information he sent regarding Brockway will be sent back to him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #29, file: (Brockway, Lawrence O.)]
  • Note from George Wheland to LP RE: Wheland encloses the expansions of the molecular orbital eigenfunctions for benzene and cyclobutadiene. [Filed under: LP Books, Unpb 5.9]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.40


October 3
  • AHP writes cheque to: Berry and Grassmmeck amount $6
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Telephone Co., amount $3
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Company amount $4.38
  • AHP writes cheque to: City of Pasadena amount $11.49
  • AHP writes cheque to: Katharine Putnum Crane amount $85
  • LP writes cheque to: Mrs. E. S. Claassen amount $30


October 4
  • Letter from Roger Adams to LP RE: the possible hiring of an instructor in September 1938. Adams hopes that LP will know of someone interested in the job involving both inorganic and physical ends of the work. [CC of letter to Lindsay Helmholz] [Filed under A: Individual Correspondence, Box #1]


October 7
  • Letter from Paul Shaffer to LP RE: Shaffer writes that because he has not heard from LP about purchasing the Hart property with another prospective buyer, he has assumed that he is no longer interested. Informs LP of a house that just went on the market, located in the Sierra Madre, in which he may be interested. [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #334]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley and Unfried amount $3.20
  • LP writes cheque to: Security First National Bank of Los Angeles amount $600


October 11
  • Newspaper clipping: "Noted California Chemist Will Begin Ithaca Lectures Tuesday," Syracuse RE: LP to speak twice weekly and conduct research work. [LP Scrapbooks 6.003, p. 3]


October 12
  • Manuscript, Correspondence: The Significance of Structural Chemistry, George Fisher Baker Lectureship, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. [Folder also contains handwritten outline of the complete George Fischer Baker Lectureship, 1937-1938] [LP Speeches 1937s.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Linus Pauling to Talk Here," Cornell Daily Sun RE: LP will open the George Fisher chemistry lecture series in the main lecture room of Baker Laboratory at 8:15 tonight. He will be speaking on "The Significance of Structural Chemistry." [LP Scrapbooks 6.003, p. 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Munger and Munger amount $3.80
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's amount $30.18
  • AHP writes cheque to: A.C. Vroman, Inc., amount $4.06
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Corset Shop amount $10.25
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bode's amount $19.06
  • AHP writes cheque to: F.C. Nash and Co., amount $10
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pitzer and Warwick amount $16.13
  • AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Co., amount $44.46
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fortner and Land amount $4.87
  • AHP writes cheque to: Model Grocery Co., amount $0.64
  • AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Co. Of California amount $46.42
  • AHP writes cheque to: Dr. H.A. Whipple amount $7
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount $22.56
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $3.57


October 13
  • Letter from Francis M. Turner, Reinhold Publishing Company to W. A. Noyes RE: Would like to discuss the possibility of publishing Dr. D. A. MacInnes manuscript on "Theoretical Electrochemistry" and wonders if Noyes is interested in having this be part of the Scientific Monograph Series. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #276]
  • Newspaper clipping: "Chemistry Lecture Heard by 100," Ithaca Journal RE: LP's lecture the previous night was attended by more than 100 students and visitors. [LP Scrapbooks 6.003, p. 3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Security First National Bank of Los Angeles amount $250


October 14
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Explains that he has enclosed his letter to Mr. Crane in which he inquired about the price at which his property holds. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #72]
  • Letter from LP to Professor T. R. Hogness, University of Chicago RE: Informs Hogness that he has settled in and has delivered his first three lectures of the series; being very impressed by the numbers in attendance. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162]
  • Letter from T. R. Hogness to LP RE: Asks LP whether he has heard anything about the job opening in Rochester and whether he should believe that he is still in the running for the position. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. R. Todd RE: Is looking forward to Todd's visit around February 5th and is pleased to learn that he will be lecturing on B vitamin research. [Filed under: T: Individual Correspondence, Box #402]


October 15
  • Letter from LP to Roger Adams RE: again LP recommends Dr. Lindsay Helmholz for a permanent position with Adams. LP explains Helmholz's qualifications and his understanding and research on crystal structure of inorganic substances. He also writes that he is in the process of determining if Helmholz would be interested in the kind of work described in Adams' letter on 1937-10-04. [Filed under A: Individual Correspondence, Box #1]
  • Letter from Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: his experiences and visits of labs while visiting Europe. Also, tells of his work at Oxford and his invitation to attend the Royal Societies Club in London and the Chemists Club. Asks LP if he has heard of Rutherford's death and tell that Sidgwick is having a very hard time with it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #29, file (Brockway, Lawrence O.)]
  • Letter from W. A. Noyes to Professors Clark, Fieser, Lind, LP and Mr. Turner RE: Noyes encloses the letter from Mr. Turner of the publishing company, and asks the Board's opinions of it's content. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #276]


October 16
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley and Unfried amount $3.20


October 19
  • Letter from Professor William Lloyd Evans to LP RE: Informs LP that Mr. Lassettre is fitting in just fine at the University and that he has been thoroughly impressed by his work thus far. Also, asks if he could recommend anyone for teaching and work on Electron Diffraction. [Filed under: E: Individual Correspondence. (Enstrom-Eyering) Box #107]
  • LP writes cheque to: "Myself Only" amount $50


October 20
  • LP and J. H. Sturdivant. The structure of cyameluric acid, hydromelonic acid, and related substances. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 22 (12): 615-620. Communicated Oct. 20, 1937; published Dec. 1937.


October 21
  • Letter from T. R. Hogness to LP RE: Regrets to report that his hemoglobin work is going very slow but has enclosed a photographic print of his data on the salt effect. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162]
  • Letter from LP to Professor T. R. Hogness RE: Reports that he has not heard anything about the Rochester job and has just renewed his recommendation for his appointment. Is looking forward to receiving his manuscript and notes on hemoglobin. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162]
  • Letter from W. G. Penney to LP RE: LP's recent papers on internuclear distances. [Filed under: P: Correspondence, Box #309]
  • Letter from LP to President Alan Valentine, University of Rochester, RE: LP renews his recommendation of Professor Hogness and that he would make an excellent head of a chemistry department. [Filed under: V: Individual Correspondence, Box #420]


October 22
  • Note from Edwin R. Buchman to LP and AHP RE: Buchman invites LP and AHP to stay with his sister when visiting New York and goes on to explain that the Research Corporation sent only $1250 of the promised $2500. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file: (Buchman, Edwin R.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. H. de Boer RE: Thanks de Boer fro the zirconium metal foil and expresses his hope for him to visit sometime in Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #35, file: 1937]
  • Letter from LP to Professor William Lloyd Evans RE: Is glad to hear that Mr. Lassettre is fitting in well to the work being done at Ohio State. LP goes on to recommend Dr. John Y. Beach to begin electron diffraction work. [Filed under: E: Individual Correspondence. (Enstrom- Eyering) Box #107]
  • Note from L. E. Sutton to LP RE: Was disappointed not to have seen LP over the summer but is glad to hear that he is getting along well. Sutton informs LP of his work at Oxford. [Filed under: S: Individual Correspondence, Box #365]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Carl Tiedcke RE: LP explains that Dr. Koepfli has given him the letter regarding a position as microchemist and biochemist at CIT. LP regrets to inform him that there are no positions available. [Filed under: T: Correspondence, Box #405]


October 23
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20


October 25
  • Letter from William D. Crane to LP RE: Reports that the house at 1245 Arden Rd. is for sale and is listed at $13, 000. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #72]


October 27
  • Letter from J. H. Sturdivant to LP RE: Thanking LP for his letter and for the zirconium foil. Reports that it is too early to pass judgement on the Weissenberg apparatus and goes on to give reports on all the men and their work at CIT. [LP's reply: 1937-11-04] [Filed under: S: Individual Correspondence, Box #365]
  • Letter from Donald Taylor to LP RE: Discusses with LP his work on the magnetic properties of various inorganic complexes. [Filed under: T: Correspondence, Box #405]
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: Requests that LP review the manuscript by Dr. Dole along with Dr. Coolidge's comments on it. [LP's reply 1937-11-26] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mrs. R. J. Dery amount $57


October 28
  • Letter from Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: his disappointment that the Langmuir Prize has been withdrawn but knows that his work will continue without it. Brockway handwrites that he saw the boron paper was not included in the October Journal. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #29, file (Brockway, Lawrence O.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. London RE: LP was interested to read his note and asks that he send reprints of his papers when they appear. LP is now lecturing at Cornell University for four months. [Filed under: L: Correspondence, Box #227]
  • LP writes cheque to: First National Bank, Ithaca, N.Y., amount $100


October 29
  • Manuscript Notes: "Electrons in Metals" [LP Science Box 5.001, Folder 11]
  • Letter from J. H. Sturdivant to LP RE: Asks LP if he has noticed that Moerman's structure for tryoxymethylene is incorrect, and if he should write to tell him of this matter. [Filed under: S: Individual Correspondence, Box #365]
  • Letter from Alan Valentine to LP RE: Thanking LP for his recent letter and interest in the chemistry department at the University of Rochester. Informs LP that Hogness has written to him and that he no longer wishes to be considered for the position. [Filed under: V: Individual Correspondence, Box #420]


October 30
  • Letter from C. R. Noller to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending the copy of his discussion of chromophores and auxochromes. He apologizes for not returning it sooner but he had a few questions to ask about it first. Asks LP for help in understanding this subject. [Filed under: N: Correspondence, Box #284]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20


October 31
  • LP writes cheque to: Commodore Hotel amount $20.60


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