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- Letter from L. I Katzin to LP RE: Writes to LP that he is looking to apply for the position as research assistant and goes
on to give some of his background. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200]
- Letter from N. V. Sidgwick to LP RE: Sidgwick writes that he is sorry for Brockway that the Langmuir Prize has been stopped.
He is glad to hear that LP is satisfactorily settled in Ithaca and that he likes it there too. He ensures LP that he should
go on with his book as planned. [Filed under: Sidgwick, N. V. Box #359]
- AHP writes cheque to: Dr. E. H. McMillan amount $30
- AHP writes cheque to: Lola Cook amount $30
- AHP writes cheque to: Katharine Putnum Crane amount $81.20
- AHP writes cheque to: Nora Gard Miller amount $5
- LP writes cheque to: "Myself Only" amount $100
- Letter from LP to Roger Adams RE: a recent letter LP received from Dr. Lindsay Helmolz. Dr. Helmholz is interested in applying
for the job with Professor Adams but has a few questions about what the job entails. LP suggests that Adams directly contacts
Helmholz about the position, and again states that he believes Helmholz is very qualified for the position. [Last letter from
Adams 1939-10-04] [Filed under A: Individual Correspondence, Box #1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: LP encloses a copy of the letter sent to him by Mr. Crane in answer to his letter.
LP inquires whether his price of $13, 000 is too exorbitant or not. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #72]
- Letter from LP to Mr. William D. Crane RE: Thanks Crane for his statement regarding the sale of his house. [Filed under C:
Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #72]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Lindsay Helmholz RE: Informs Helmholz that he has written to Professor Adams recommending him for a
position for research with the rare earths at the University of Illinois. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box
#156]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. H. Sturdivant RE: He has just returned from New York and now has a lot of work to catch up on. Is
glad to learn that the course is getting along well. [Sturdivant's letter: 1937-10-27] [Filed under: S: Individual Correspondence, Box #365]
- Letter from D. M. Wrich to LP RE: Informs LP of her plans to arrive in New York on January 24th and hopes to have several meetings shortly after her arrival, if he has time. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence,
Box #438]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: Lamb encloses a MS by J. D. Porter, "Single-Potential Difference of the Calomel Electrode" which he would like
LP to review and determine if it would be more satisfactory as a communication or as a note. [LP's reply to Lamb 1937-11-15][LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 3]
- Note from Edwin R. Buchman to LP RE: Buchman expresses his apologies for the misunderstanding of their staying with his sister
during their time in New York City and tell about Redemann's plan to work on a more convenient synthesis of cyclopropane.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file (Buchman, Edwin R.)]
- Newspaper clipping: "Baker Lecture Series to Be Announced" and "Prof. Pauling to be Honored," Ithaca Journal RE: Announcing that LP will give the Baker Lectures and providing brief bio of him. LP and AHP will be guests of honor at
a social gathering given by the wives of members of the department of chemistry at Cornell at 8 p. m. today. [LP Scrapbooks
6.003, p. 3]
- AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20
- Note from Mr. Lindsay Helmholz to LP RE: Informs LP that his suggestion to research the rare earths took him by surprise but
will continue to think about the possibility. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #156]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope post marked Nov 8, 1937, Ithaca, NY][envelope from:] L Pauling[envelope addressed to:] Mrs. Ava Helen Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, Calif.AIR MAIL [written on front of envelope][enclosure is a comic drawing of two men. "The 'Slumming Party' Was Canceled". The nicely dressed gentleman asks the poorer
man, "On your salary, how do you buy your wife a wardrobe for the winter season?][Cornell University Department of Chemistry letterhead]Sunday, 1155 PMNovember 7, 1937Dearest little love:I saw you look out the window as the train left and I waved to you, but you couldn't see me in the darkness. I felt terribly
lonesome as you went away, and when I think of your being gone I feel miserable, so I try not to think of it. You are my darling
little wife, and I love you with all my heart.After a few minutes I drove back to Hughes', and then Miss Williams & the Hoards left, and at 8 I drove the boys to their
place and went to the Telluride House. I put my things in my room (with help from the Missouri boy) and came to the laboratory,
where I have written 21 pages of manuscript. No one else has been here. Now I am going home to bed. I have the boys' car to
use in the morning.Jack has left the Sunday paper here. I read it from 820 to 900. I an enclosing a bit.I love you, sweetheart. Life isn't much fun without you. I hope you are sound asleep in your little berth speeding through
Canada on the way to Chicago.This letter will wait for you awhile.I love you.Your own PaddyLinus
[Filed as 1937x.11.07.LP]
- Note from N. V. Sidgwick to LP RE: Sidgwick thanks LP and family for their kindness during stay. He particularly enjoyed the
weather. [Filed under: N. V. Sidgwick Box #359]
- Reprint: Arnold A, Elevehjem CA. Studies on the Vitamin B1 Requirements of Growing Rats. Journal of Nutrition 15: 429-443 (Received for publication 1937-11-08) [LP Science Box 11.067, Folder 1]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Monday 12.30[added later in LP's handwriting: Nov 8 '37][written on stationery from Union Pacific Railroad. In the top right corner: THE OVERLAND ROUTE and a picture of a train.
In the lower left corner of the first page is written: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD All in blue lettering]Dearest Paddy:I am sailing along having made my connections in Chicago. Everything has gone very well and I am getting along all right.
A man carried my bag last night but I didn't encourage him. I ate breakfast in the station this morning. This is a good train
with a nice observation car and radio, etc. We are going along at a rapid rate. I purchased a copy of "Esquire." It is certainly
sex mad, and a little bit boring after - awhile although the Petty dame is even more luscious than usual. I keep forgetting
that you aren't on the train with me.It was raining very hard in Chicago. I called Phoebe. I thought of getting off the train at the 63rd street station but decided not to since the weather was so bad. We might have thought of that though.How are you little darling? I certainly did miss you in the berth last night. Also today, but I haven't resorted to tears
yet but I have a good notion to. I love you more than anything in the world. This magazine in crazy.Love, love, loveYour girl.
[Filed as 1937x.11.08.AHP]
- Telegram from AHP to LP:
Western Union Telegram, 1937 November 8Prof Linus Pauling=Care Telluride Assn IK=Am safely on the way think of thermo dynamics love=Ava Helen.
[Filed as 1937x.11.08.AHP.2]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[includes a letter to AHP from Edwin H. McMillan, M.D.][envelope has red and blue stripes around border][envelope is post marked Nov 9 1937, Ithaca NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs. L. Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, Calif.[envelope from California Institute of Technology:] L Pauling[letter written on lined paper]1120 PM. Monday,Nov. 8, 1937.Dearest Ava Helen:I love you very much, and have thought about you all of last night and all of today, except when I was sleeping or working.
I thought of you when you changed trains at Buffalo, and when you were sleeping, and this morning when you were transferring
to another station, and then when you started on from Chicago, and now (1020 PM C.T.) When you are drawing into Omaha -perhaps you are asleep now. I slept rather fitfully, being lonesome. I got up at 8, had orange, oatmeal, & toast for breakfast,
hash & macaroni & lettuce-tomato salad for lunch, leg of lamb for dinner. I have worked pretty steadily, and have written
33 pages of MS today, being now almost half through Chapter II. I attended the Telluride Meeting from 7 to 8. The boys invited
Dr. Landsteiner to stay at the house. Jack has read the typed Chapter I and suggested some small changes.This morning after breakfast I came to get mail, and drove in the boys' car to Mrs Claassen's and started the trunk on, returned
to College Ave. and got a haircut (only a little removed!) And came to the building, where I worked over [indication to turn
page] until 12; then I walked to the T. house, had lunch, drove back with Pace in his Ford, worked until 6 (with time out
for tea - our tea, with Hughes having our coffee) and had dinner. Now I've worked from 830 to 1120. I'm all right except that I'm lonesome and my hand is tired with writing.I hope the days go by fast. I adore my sweet little wife and want to be with her.Bushels of love from your ownLinus.
[Filed as 1937x.11.08.LP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Tuesday 10.a.m.[added later in LP's handwriting: Nov 9 '37][written on stationary from Union Pacific Railroad. In the top right corner: THE OVERLAND ROUTE and a picture of a train.
In the lower left corner of the first page is written: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD All in blue lettering]Sweet little Paddy:You have just begun your lecture for it is 10 o'clock and you are two hours ahead of me. It is a very clear and lovely morning
and I have just finished my breakfast - getting a Challenger breakfast for $ .25 and the waiter threw in marmalade because
of my sweet smile. I ordered orange juice, toast and coffee. He charged some rather awful looking English travelers extra
for their marmalade. It was a good breakfast, too, even the coffee.How are you little sweetheart? Do you enjoy the Telluride bed? I'm still not accustomed to being alone and so expect to see
you around each corner. Last night I helped an old woman to the dining room. She was a timid sour looking creature. She got
off at North Platte at 4.45 this morning. She said she didn't need the porter to waken her though. We are traveling along
through Nebraska I think Oh, the woman didn't know she had to be up at 4 so I showed her the time table. The radio goes all
of the time and it is annoying. This is magnificent open country brown and somnolent. I'm a little sorry not to have snow,
but still this sunshine is cheery.Didn't you and I have a perfect little dance on Saturday - just like the last one at the Troika in Washington, Remember? Sometimes
we are inspired!! I suppose you couldn't dance so well with another girl even a taller one - of course you could dance cheek
to cheek. Now, I'm sorry this letter is written because I still want to write more. I guess I'll write again tonight.Is the audience understanding the resonance business?Have I endeared myself to you? Mrs. Papish said I'd endeared myself it's all their hearts.Well, I guess I'll read a little Perhaps I'll sew in a little while.Good-bye, sweet darlingLove and kisses,Ava HelenDid you pack the big printed announcements of your public lecture? I can't remember seeing them.
[Filed as 1937x.11.09.AHP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Tues. 4.p.m.[added later in LP's handwriting: Nov 9 '37][written on stationery from Union Pacific Railroad. In the top right corner: THE OVERLAND ROUTE and a picture of train.
In the lower left corner of the first corner is written: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD All in blue lettering]Dear Paddy:I guess I'll write to you again and tell you about my walk at Cheyenne. I walked clear to the Capitol this time and that white
building on the right is the Supreme Court and State Library. Our train was in Cheyenne for 70 minutes so I had ample time
to take that 25 minute walk.I suppose you are about ready to go home for your dinner. I think of you all of the time. I have a good notion to get me a
whiskey and soda. We are in this beautiful country where one can see snow on the far away mountains. You said there was snow
on the ground, too, but there isn't. It remains clear and sunny. The Streamliner sailed by at about 2. It looks awfully queer
- like a fat speedy caterpillar.I ate some lunch at 1.15 since I was hungry. I hadn't intended to eat until supper time. I haven't done any work yet - just
read and look at the scenery. The people are rather queer on this train. It is a very long one with many coaches.I hope the weather remains good for you. You mustn't get your feet wet.Do you like being at the Telluride House? Are they good to you? I guess I shan't write to you again today. When I get home
I'll have too much to do and so I won't be able to write such long letters.I wonder if James will meet me. I suppose he will. I've read a lot of silly nonsense today. Most of these magazine aren't
worth reading. We are passing much of that white alkali which you said was snow! This is a remarkable country.Good bye. Your girl.
[Filed as 1937x.11.09.AHP.2]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[Return address:] L PaulingReturn in five days toCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1201 East California StreetPasadena, California[Postmarked:] ITHACANOV 1011 30 AM1937N.Y.[Stamped on the envelope:] VIA AIR MAIL[Addressed to:] Mrs L. Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif.Tuesday night, 12 13.[11/9/1937]Dearest little love:I am getting ready to go home now and go to bed. I love you more every day and every month and every year. I think of you
going across Utah now and hope that you are happy and not lonesome, but looking forward to seeing the Itzies. Last night when
I went home there was a note asking me to call Western Union; which was, however, closed, so that I had to wait until morning
to get your telegram telling me that you were rolling along safely to Iowa; and this morning your little letter mailed in
Chicago reached me. I told Dr Hughes that you had asked me again to thank him.Today I have written only fifteen pages, but I have worked all evening on a big table of calculations, and I hope to get more
done tomorrow. I got up for breakfast at 8 30 - orange, cereal, eggs, coffee - wrote a few pages and prepared and gave my
lecture, had lunch, read the new JACS and JCP and also Kembles book, wrote a few pages, had tea, discussed things with Hoard
and others, including an organic graduate student with questions to ask me, had dinner, listened to public speaking by the
Telluride boys, and returned to the lab. to work on this table of bond energies. Jack helped me for a while, but left at 9.I am enclosing a letter from Reba.Landstenier is coming Nov. 20 to stay over Saturday + Sunday. The Telluride boys have asked him to stay at the house.My suit returned from the cleaners today. Some of the boys are going to send their laundry with mine next Monday.I adore you, my own little wife, and I am lonesome and will be happy when we are together again.Your own lovingLinus
[Filed as 1937x.11.09.LP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[on stationery from "The Overland Route" LP's handwriting give a date of Nov 10 '37)Wed. 10 AMDear little Popsie:We are still enjoying beautiful sunshine and gorgeous mountain scenery in Western Nevada. It looks like home and is grand-
typically desert country.How are you? You are now three hours ahead of me and I suppose home had your lunch. I trust it was a good one.Yesterday at Cheyenne I purchased an Oregon Journal just to see what it is like. It isn't much but had amusing litters to
Dorothy Dix- one of which I sent you as it offers a different solution to the old problem. I even laughed and the man across
from me looked startled..He got off at Salt Lake City at 1.10 AM saying that if he'd know this train arrived at that hour
he wouldn't have come on it. Also he had a bad cold and cough but said he'd rather cough than take the awful medicine the
doctor perscribed. Is that "per" or "pre"? It is "pre". Mrs Emmett is responsible with her "prehaps" Also this old gentleman
borrowed my Esquire saying that most people only looked at the pictures but he found the stories interesting. This issue is
bawdy sex through and through so I told him that I too, enjoyed the stories but thought the whole affair a little boring if
you saw it too often. I slept very well last night and feel in good spirits this morning. Isn't it strange that these people
get on the train without knowing much about its peculiarities?This train is quite a good one but stops all of the time. If you come this way get off at the 63rd street station in Chicago- have breakfast with Thorfin & Phoebe and then take this train at 10.30. You have to change from
the Illinois Central over to the C & NW station which is a long journey anyway. You remember where the Illinois Central Station
is don't you? There by Michigan Avenue and that art Institute. The C+N [scribble ?] W is on Clayton and something I've forgotten
just where.Will they telephone me when my trunk arrives? I guess I would better telephone the station in Pasadena on Friday. I guess
I'll stop now.Your girlA.H.P.
[Filed as 1937x.11.10.AHP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:[on stationery from "The Overland Route" LP's note says Nov 10 '37]Wednesday at 5Darling Linus:Here we are at Barstow. I've enjoyed seeing the Calico Mountains, Yermo, Daggett, etc.This radio is simply screaming. I am eager to see everything again. I hope James meets me. I'll take my bus if he isn't there.
I guess I'll get in bed with little Linda. She is a love all right. I saw that Ramsay McDonald died; that perhaps the Duchess
will have a baby; that Mr Wright shot and killed Mrs Wright and Mr Kimmell. He thought he saw them embrace. All in Los Angeles
Times! So I guess I am home again. The Duchess wants to have her baby at Johns Hopkins!! That's why they want to come to the
U.S.!! Foo! Foo! Foo!Good-bye sweet love. I'm sending Lola a telegram from San Bernardo that I'll arrive at ten. This train is half Challenger
and half Pacific Limited. It is quite dirty- but still pleasant.Love, love, love;Ava Helen Pauling
[Filed as 1937x.11.10.AHP.2]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope is post marked Nov. 11, 1937 from Ithaca, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs Ava Helen Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, Calif.[envelope is from:] L PaulingAIR MAIL [written on front of envelope]1135 PM WednesdayDearest little love: I got a nice letter from you today, mailed in Iowa, and I am glad that you are going along safely. I
love you, little girl of Paddy's. With the four hour difference in time you must now be around Barstow; soon you will come
into San Bernardino and then East Los Angles, where James and Charles will meet you. Kiss the little children for me. You
should have one or two of my letters waiting for you.I slept until 9 this morning, and then bathed and shaved and went to the Lab. My wrist has been hurting more than before,
so I asked Papish to give me the name of a doctor. Instead he called the doctor on the phone, who said (without looking) for
me to get it baked out at the hospital with a short-wave apparatus and bandaged. This was done. I was going to take Lynn's
ford to go, but Papish took me down against my will, and then I had to walk back up the hill! I stopped at a joint for coffee
and hotcakes, worked on the MS from 1130 to 300, dictated some letters, had tea & seminar (with Johnson from Ohio State as speaker), went to dinner at W.Str. as guest of
Papish (really of the dep't [sic]) with Johnston & Briggs, returned to lab., & worked. I have written about 20 pages of MS
and a review of Bragg's book today and refereed two papers for Lamb.I am carrying my arm in a sling - it hurts when I use it, and I find myself using it if it is free. I think it will be well
soon, though. If it isn't I'll go to a doctor - not Papish'es.Today Papish asked if I thought it would be all right to ask a lecturer for a second time. I said no. He said most of the
Europeans had wanted to come back, but that he thought that if a few lecturers were really successful he should be invited
again. Then he asked if I would come again for a whole year - a few years from now. I said no, but that I might be able to
come again for a shorter time.I haven't eaten a meal at the House today. Now I am going home to bed.Your Paddy, signing offat 1149 PM, E.S.T., with uzzes & loves.
[Filed as 1937x.11.10.LP]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. R. Buchman RE: LP explains that he and AHP missed the train to go to Mt. Kisco with his sister while
visiting New York. LP says that Schlatter seems to be working well on cyclopropene and that it will be ok for Redemann to
carry on some of those researches as well. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file (Buchman, Edwin R.)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Leonard I. Katzin RE; LP reports that he does not think it will be possible for CIT to add another man
to the research organization next year. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Landsteiner RE: LP looks forward to his visit on November 20th and will pick him up at the Station at 8:00 Saturday morning. [Filed under: L: Individual Correspondence, Box #212]
- Letter from LP to Professor R. A. Millikan RE: LP reports that he is getting along well with his lectures. LP believes that
the Institute would profit greatly by having Dr. K. Landsteiner in the laboratory after his retirement from the Rockefeller
Institute for Medical Research. [Filed under: Millikan, Robert-Box #243]
- Letter from LP to Professor W. A. Noyes RE: LP does not think that Dr. MacInnes' comment need influence the decision regarding
the acceptance of his book for the series. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #276]
- Letter from AHP to LP: [on dark cream stationary]
Thursday 7.10. P.M.Nov 11 '37 [LP's handwriting]Dearest Paddy,Mrs. Gates called asking me to dinner next Thursday with the Dickemauns and Bates's saying that she didn't want the Collins
to be the only ones to know the Chemistry people!! At the town club.Dr McMillan called this afternoon with Mrs.Mc. He gave me a check. He said he thought I intended to stay longer with you and that he could have got someone to take Mrs.
D's place. Lola also said it was too bad I didn't stay at least until the 1st of December. Crellie and James met me also young Linus who is certainly grown up. But Peter is the most amazing. He is extraordinary.
You should see him ride the bicycle. His teacher called one day and asked for someone to come to school and when Mrs Dey went
she said Peter mustn'nt [sic] be helped with his reading for he was getting so far ahead of the others it was hard to keep
him busy. And we worried about his reading! There was a quantity of mail here but not much of importance. Ms Dey was gone
when I arrived and she hasn't sent word.Howard called and also Dr. Buchman. I am very busy tonight. The little baby isn't little but a giant. He is taller I'm positive
than the Hoard baby. I'll measureweigh him tomorrow. He weighs nearly 17 pounds - 16 # 14 oz. last SundayI was awfully happy to have your letter here and to receive one today from you. You are a darling and I adore you. You mustn't
work too hard. I think I'll go to bed although it's early but I didn't get much sleep last night. Peter slept with me, tonight
is Linda's turn and tomorrow LinusGood night sweet darling,Your girl,Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.11.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[Envelope return address:]L. Pauling[Printed below writing:]RETURN IN FIVE DAYS TOCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1202 EAST CALIFORNIA STREETPASADENA, CALIFORNIA[Envelope address:]Mrs. A.H. Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif.[Postmark:]ITHACA.NOV 1211 AM1937N.Y.[Stamps, three of the same:]UNITED STATES POSTAGE2 CENTS 2[Letter:]Thursday, 11PM.Dearest love:Today a nice letter mailed in Cheyenne came from you to make me happy. I know that you are glad now to be home with the little
children. We had a fine time together here - I remember our dance and our ride on Sunday. I love you. I have a nice bed -
nice and flat. I slept till 845 this morning, but managed to get my breakfast at 9. Then I wrote on my MS, a section ahead, dealing with today's lecture,
which I gave, eating then at the Telluride House, and returning to work some more. My wrist is better, I think. I tried to
get an appointment this afternoon with a doctor Lauby recommended, but he didn't answer his phone, and since then I've decided
that the wrist is getting better. I wrote about 15 pages today - tonight I have written non, having gone to the ACS meeting
& then to Johnston's lecture, and since then prepared my talk for tomorrow night. You can see that my life here is simple.
I am wearing my old blue suit, but shall put on the new one (back from the cleaners) tomorrow. I am sorry to miss a day and
a half from my work. Next Thursday I go to Geneva.It is a shame that you and your Paddy who loves you should be separated. We must try not to let it happen again. Perhaps you
will like Paddy more when he returns to you. I like our picture by the front door. You are beautiful, the sweetest girl in
the world. To think that I hit you across the nose by the little brook!I told Papish about the Tompkins County Medica Assn & he is going to get in touch with them. He wants me to speak before them in order to impress the President.I love you, my darling Ava Helen. Be happy. Give my love to the children.Your ownLinus
[Filed as 1937x.11.11.LP]
- Letter from Harry Berman to LP RE: Asks LP if he believes that his paper on chalocopyrite is still correct. Berman has found
more recent information that doesn't match. [LP's reply: 1937-11-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #35, file: 1937]
- AHP writes cheque to: Mrs. Robert Dery amount $25.67
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[on dark cream stationary] Friday 9:30 P.M.Nov 12 '37Darling Linus;This morning I called and had the trunk sent out. I have it all unpacked and it made me very, very lonesome for you. I love
you so much. I just wept to see your shirts, etc.Mr. Castleman called and will take me on Monday to see some property towards Sierra Madre for $20,000. What will you bet its
our old Spencer property? Mr. Castleman seemed pleased to be in touch with us again. Mrs. Droy [?] called on the telephone
and was very nervous and giggly. I felt sorry for her. I mentioned that she had told Dr. McMiller that she would be employed
by the Institute, but she said she hadn't said that but only that Mr. Nash had been anxious for her to be free so that she
could accept a position there if it were offered. That sounds important, doesn't it? I said she would probably want to be
free to accept this position and if she could come around and get her check but to telephone first. I wasn't in the least
excited of course and talked in a matter of fact way. I think it better no to continue. She also said her house was now in
such a mess she'd have to stay at home for a few weeks. I've been alone today with the children. They went to school of course.
We had a good time. We impeached the presidents. Also I talked with the accordion people, Linus teacher, etc. that is something
of a mess which I must settle now. The old story of how what smart Linus is and how lazy. It seems his class lesson conflicted with the scout meeting!Peter sang with me this evening. I hope I don't forget the things they have said to tell you. Peter has changed the most I
believe. Although they are all more grown up. There was great excitement when I proved that I could get Peter's shoes on -
easily too except that my leg and ankle aren't the size of Peter's but never the less the shoe could be laced. Peter was overjoyed.
Also that my girl scout shoes are like Linda's and Liny's [?]. Pete doesn't like his high shoes but insists on wearing those
awful sandals. Good night my darling boy, don't work too hard. I still had $1400 when I arrived home and I bought presents, too. My food cost only two + dollars. Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.12.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope is post marked Nov ?, 1937 from Schenectady, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs. Linus Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, calif.[envelope from:] Linus PaulingAIR MAIL [written on front of envelope][enclosure is a cutout of an article entitled "U.S. Dancer Wed To Baron"]Don't you think that its time that I came rushing to you? [written on article, LP's handwriting][letter written on letterhead from The Van Curler]Friday, 1035 PM.Dear little love: Today I haven't been able to read a nice letter from you, which is, I expect, waiting for me in Ithaca.
I'll be glad to learn that you got home safely and that all of our sweet little children are all right. Please do not work
too hard, little love of Paddy's.It has been clear but cold in Ithaca. This morning I rose at 7, had breakfast, and left at 810 with Hamp & Spring, riding with Hamp in the front seat. The ride over the Catskills was wonderful - beautiful views of the
valleys. There was ice along the creeks. On reaching here ^ at 1220 we had lunch with Dr Bacon in Union College, went to the GE Labs, where I talked with Hull, Dushman, Bill Shocley (who is
visiting here for a day), and then heard at 4 a seminar talk by Seitz. Then at 5 I came to the hotel, thought about my lecture,
and at 630 we had dinner with about 40 ACS members at Union College. At 8 we went to the " " Chem. Lab., and I gave my lecture from
815 to 915, with about 120 auditors. There was discussion until 930, when I said we should stop, and I was asked questions privately until 1030. The audience seemed to enjoy the lecture. You see that my day, while busy, has not been exciting - you are the exciting influence in my life. I wish that you had been with me - especially that you were here now! I didn't sleep well last night, and shall now go to
bed early, with plans to meet H. & S. for breakfast at 9, and to drive back then. I adore you, little sweetheart.Your own lovingLinus.
[Filed as 1937x.11.12.LP]
- Letter from Robert A. Millikan to LP RE: Informs LP to go ahead with any plans to have Dr. Landsteiner at the Institute after
his retirement. [Filed under: Millikan, Robert-Box #243]
- Minutes: National Research Council Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Meeting, Washington, D. C. [LP Science Box
14.027, Folder 3]
- AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[on dark cream stationary]Saturday 9.30 P.MNov. 13 '37 [LP's handwriting]Dearest Paddy;I am very concerned about your wrist. I wish I'd stayed with you. Did you go to Schenctady [?] yesterday?Dr. Buchman called this evening and brought a copy of Fortune with pictures of his sister's house at Mt. Kisco. You remember
we've seen it before. In "Fortune" I mean.Peter went to Martha's today. Linda and I had an awfully good time together. Linus has been good, too. The little Crellie
is certainly a love. Lola is crazy about the baby. She just worships him. He is adorable.The sweet Paddy said in today's letter (written Wednesday) that I was four hours behind but I'm really only three. It is six o'clock at Ithaca. At Chicago I change to seven o'clock - at North Platte eight o'clock and at Caliente nine o'clock. Little Peter can always tell me what time it is there with you by when I say the time here. He is a very, very smart
little boy. I think he is our genius all right.Oh, that was fine that Papish asked you to return. Of course we can stay a whole year, but perhaps we wouldn't want to stay
there that long.Buchman said every thing was getting along fine at the laboratory. He talked a little about Hagensmit and I tried to get news
from him about [arrow pointing towards Hagensmit] but without great success.I see in the old Star-news that Wm B. Munro Jr. is on the reportorial staff of the S.N.; that Mrs. Koepfli is a provisional
Junior Leaguer, that the E.T. Bells entertained the Alduus Huxley's at the Athenaeum inviting the Hubble's, Tolmans, etc.
that's all they invited I guess.I do hope your arm is well. I wish you wouldn't work so hard. Tell Papish that if he'll let you come home on the 9th of Dec., you'll come back for a full year.Good night sweetest of loves in all the world.Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.13.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope is post marked Nov. 14, 1937, from Ithaca, NY][envelope addressed to:] Mrs. L. Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif.[envelope from:] L. PaulingCornell UniversityDepartment of ChemistryIthaca, N.Y.AIR MAIL [written on front of envelope]Saturday, 455 PM.Dearest Ava Helen: I was happy to receive two letters from you, one from Ogden and one from home. I wish that you were still
here with me, but I am glad to know that our sweet little children have their darling mother with them.Did you see that Davisson (as well as GP Thompson) received the Nobel Prize? I am glad that he did.This morning I got up at 830, had breakfast with the two Oxfordians at 9, started on at 10, reached here at 215, read your letters awaiting me at the Lab, and then lunched on a can of our sardines, some crackers, and the little loaf
of marzipan. Then I worked a little on Chap. II, until now. I am waiting for Jack to make some calculations for me, and writing
to you in the meantime.The Telluride boys seem to like having me with them, but they haven't really seen much of me, since I've been working steadily
and away part of the time.______________________________After dinner tonight I talked with Pace about where he will go to study. Then I came to the Lab and worked very effectively
until now, writing 30 pages since eight o'clock (it is of course rather late by this time). Hoard came up at 12; he has been
taking x-ray pictures and has now gone home. No one else has been here -Jack didn't return after dinner. I am on page 101
of Chapter II, and shall soon be through the chapter - by tomorrow I'm sure. I'm not very sleepy but I shall go home to bed
mow. I love my sweet little girl, the darlingest little wife in the world. Uzzes and loves to you, Paddy's sweetheart.Your ownLinus
[Filed as 1937x.11.13.LP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[on dark cream stationary]Sunday Nov. 14 8 P.M.'37 [LP's handwriting]Dearest Linus:I have a little cold. Little Crellie had a slight one when I returned and perhaps it came from him. It isn't very serious.
The foreskin had again adhered to Crellie's penis so I pulled it back gently and it has begun to tear loose. I'm sure it will
be all right. Mrs. Devy [?] was to embarrassed to touch his little peanie I guess. I showed her carefully just how to do it.
That is a difficulty with badly trained people. Crellin weighed 17#2 oz today and is 27 inches long. Please don't think I
didn't measure accurately either because I can get him to 29 inches pretty easily. However from heel to head crown is, I should
say, 27 inches. Some wee mite! For a five month old baby. I wish you could hear Peter read. In fact the children are all very
interesting and intelligent. Their observations are remarkable.Linus pronounced "competitor" corm' pe tit' or last night when Buchman was here and we both laughed heartily. It sounded so
funny. Liny used it correctly too. Only the t-i-t was a little too pronounced (made one think of Sylvia!)How are you my darling? How is your arm? I do hope you are all right. I've been away from you one week now. Everyone seems
surprised that I came home. Mrs. Bell said she didn't really expect me before Christmas. Lola has asked if I'm going back
with you and I've said "no". She said she wants to take care of the baby!Howard Lucas has just gone. He called and has stayed an hour or so. He is a sweet thing and only a little naive. He is eager
to have people get along well together.How is everything with you? You are a sweet Paddy and I love you. The Millikans had a tea this afternoon but not our place
in the alphabet.You certainly will be surprised when you see the children. My best to the Baker Lecturer's Private Laboratory and my entire
love and self to the Baker Lecturer! Ava Helen Pauling
[Filed as 1937x.11.14.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[Envelope addressed to:]Mrs Linus Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif[Return address:]L PaulingCORNELL UNIVERSITYDepartment of Chemistry,ITHACA, N.Y.[Postmarked:]ITHACANOV 151130 AM1937N.Y. AIR MAIL[Letterhead:]CORNELL UNIVERSITYDepartment of Chemistry Ithaca N.Y.Sunday, 12 midnight.Dearest sweet little wife of Paddy's:I love you, my own little darling. I'm sorry today is Sunday since no letter could come from you. I've thought about you a
great deal. You are my love.I haven't told you about my wrist - I hope you haven't worried. It is much better - it still hurts, but only once in a while,
and I can use my hand if I am careful.I got up at noon today, read Time until 1, when we had Sunday dinner - chicken + dressing, ice cream. Then I came to the Lab
and worked. At 430 Jack and I went to the Telluride House, where a tea was being held for Professor Dent. It lasted till 6; then we had sandwiches
and I came back here to work. At 638 exactly (by my watch) I though of my little love leaving, and wished that we were together. I have written about 20 big pages
today, and almost finished Chapter II. I'll be glad to start on a new one.I am glad that it won't be many weeks before I come home to you, sweetheart of mine. I'm glad that you are my wife - when
I'm alone I see how much happiness you bring into my life, and that I couldn't be happy alone. It seems to me that there is
nothing to do that is fun without you - I haven't gone to a movie or seen the Hoards (except Lynn in the lab) or done anything
except work. I need you with me, my darling. Kiss our babies for me.Your own,Paddy
[Filed as 1937x.11.14.LP]
- Manuscript Notes: "Proof of Block's Theorem" [LP Science Box 5.001, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP recommends that the note by J. D. Porter not be accepted for publication and advises that he should hold his material
until it can be published in a more thorough study of ionized-air-gap method. [Lamb's letter to LP 1937-11-05] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 3]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP recommends that the paper by Link and Wood not be accepted for publication because he believes the simple thermodynamic
treatment used by the authors is completely wrong. [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 3]
- AHP writes cheque to: Berry and Grassmueck amount $8.27
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Company amount $11.06
- LP writes cheque to: Security First National Bank of Los Angeles amount $500
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[on dark cream stationary]Monday Nov. 15 9.05 P.M.'37 [LP's handwriting] Sweetest Paddy in the world;Today Mr. Castleman came and took Peter, Linda, and me to see a couple of houses. He meant to take us to the Hart property
but Peter inadvertently declared the fact that we'd been there! He did show us one house though that a bank owns that is a
certainly well built and spacious house. It is on Foothill not far from Christmas Tree Lane. I had a good talk with him. He
is I think a better real estate man than most. He sold the Laekhart (Kimmelan) property to the Plentridge school for girls
and said we could probably buy an acre or so there, but that they'd probably want $500'0 per acre. All of which makes the
Spencer place not so unreasonable.How are you, dear Linus. We ( [?] ) had a good dinner tonight, good meat, baked potatoes, and gravy and Lola made gingerbread
with hard sauce for dessert.Two letters came today. I'm glad you had such a good time at Schenectady. Id you see Coolidge, or Langmuir [?]?I called Mrs. Bates today and asked if I might go them them [sic] on Thursday to the Gates dinner. She seemed pleased rather
than otherwise.Do you know my cold didn't develop? I have only a slight sniffle and I was sure last night I'd have a severe cold today!!
The children are well. The little Crellie's peanie is still rather raw since I pull the skin loose a little further each day.
He is a sweet little baby - really should be someone's first baby except that you couldn't do so well a first time.I enjoyed the little clipping. I hope you will soon come home.There hasn't been any rain yet here. Mr. Crane [?] called at the house here apparently. (That's how he knew about the baby.)
Mrs Crane was with him Lola said.You are a darling boy and I adore you. And as for loving you more - I love you too much already. The book must be progressing
at a furious rate if you are now ahead of yourself. I see plainly why you wanted me to come home. Everyone was surprised here
too. Did I tell you that I called the Crellins? They seemed glad to know that I was home. Mr. Crellin isn't very well apparently.
He said he had a cold. Well, I must go to bed now but I have some duties first. Love, Ava Helen Pauling
[Filed as 1937x.11.15.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope has red and blue stripes around border][envelope is post marked Nov. 16, 1937 from Ithaca, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs Ava Helen Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, Calif.[envelope is from:]L. PaulingBaker Lab.Ithaca N.Y.Monday at 1245.Dearest little wife of Paddy's:Today I was happy to get three letters from you, two written on the train and one from home. Did you get enough to eat on the train with the two dollars
you spent? I liked the clipping from Dorothy Dix. If you ever make eyes at another man I'll spank you.I'll be interested to hear what place Mr. Castleman's taking you to see. You mustn't hire Mrs Dery anymore, but you must get
some other girl so that you will have more time to do the things you want to do.Isn't it extraordinary that you can wear Peter's shoes? I can hardly believe it. You have sweet little feet - I love you with
ever bit of me, and can stand being away from you only by hard at work. I can't even read, but writing on the book keeps me
from being lonesome for you. Today I finished Chapter II completely, and now I have just planned Chapter III.It seems to me that you probably shouldn't get the accordion for Linus; but I know that what you decide will be best.I got up this morning at 10, having slept pretty well but having had some dreams about affairs at the Institute and such.
I got my laundry ready, came to the Lab. and read your letters, and then worked refereeing papers for Lamb until lunch (at
1250) and also in the afternoon. After lunch I walked to town and bought some air mail envelopes for your letters and got some
money from the bank; I met Neurath & the Fellows and rode back with them. (I have spent nothing since you left except on the
Schenectady trip, for which I haven't yet been reimbursed.) After working on more refereeing and having tea I looked at the
magnetic apparatus, which was giving trouble, and found that Shaffer was using an iron wire (or rather nichrome - also magnetic)
to hold the sample! After dinner we had our Telluride meeting till 745, & then I talked to Hoard in the Lab. until 9, and
worked until now. I am glad that the days are passing, and soon my sweet little wife will have with her own.Paddy
[Filed as 1937x.11.15.LP]
- AHP writes cheque to: Lola Cook amount $80
- AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Co., amount $3.35
- AHP writes cheque to: F.C. Nash amount $3.77
- AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Telephone Co., amount $2.95
- AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $2
- AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's amount $1.03
- AHP writes cheque to: City of Pasadena amount $9.62
- AHP writes cheque to: Sportland, Inc., amount $2.83
- AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $114.75
- AHP writes cheque to: Prudential Life Insurance Co., amount $10
- AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount $21.27
- AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Co., of California amount $34.43
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Nov. 16, 1937 8:35 P.M.Dearest Linus:This morning no letter come and I was some what downcast but cheered by the afternoon mail which contained your letter written
Saturday (or rather Sunday morning.) I hope you won't work too hard. We are well.Today, I sent the accordion back. Would you like a flute really. I can get one and not lose this money. I felt very miserable
about this and pretty discouraged about Linus, but Mrs. Hicks talked to me tonight and said Linus was second in the achievement
tests. Bruce had called to ask when you would be here.I notice in the new Staff Directory that Albert Lombard is a graduate student in Aeronautical and Civil Engineering. Peter,
Linda + I went for a walk-and visited the Bennetts. They were happy to have news of you. We saw Morgan (T.H.) Who asked why
I let you do such things. We walked through the new building. It is all plastered and looks very nice. All of the buildings
are coming along well. Moran pointed out the crabs, sea horses, squid, octopi, etc on his building. He said they had outdone
[?] themselves. I said it looked like a nursery to me. I think he was a little startled by that. Mrs. Crellin called this
morning to inquire about us. Will go over on Friday if all goes well.You will be amazed at Peter. He brings his books home and today he brought his arithmetic and did page after page.The whole book is too easy for him. It is astonishing what a good mind he has. One of the problems was to count by twos the
heads on a chair. So Peter took his pencil and made a mark so -and said "so that I can tell where I began". He is Captain
Standish in the Thanksgiving play. Mrs. Hicks said that whole school was agog [Drawing of a circle with little circles around
it with the word end roon [?]] over Linda. That she is the dearest thing that ever walked in the patio, Linus is awfully Lazy
and what shall we do? He is content to just get by. The baby is perfect. You never have seen such a good baby. He literally
never cries. and that is the truth. He sleeps. Lays, gurgles, sing, kicks, squeals, and is perfect in general. You'll see
when you come. The others are still very much in love with him. I think you'll be mostly astonished by Peter although Linda
is also grown up-and Liny too. I must get my work done now. You see you are much smarter and do every thing first. I must
do that as well. However, I can work better when I've gotten you off my mind. Well, this letter should do for several days.Hugs, and kisses, and loves, and uzzes, and tongue touches.Your girl1245 Arden Road,Pasadena, CaliforniaNov. 16, 1937Dear Daddy,Mommy tells me it is very nice around Cornell. I surely wish I had gone. How are your lectures coming?My school work is getting along quite well. I am a little back in mathematics now, though, concerning my algebra I go over
coryell every once and a while. Just as soon as I get a few papers written I will send them to you.Those stamps you sent me are perfectly wonderful. I am thinking now of buying a new stamp book.Mommy, Peter, Linda, Crellin, Tyl, and I hope you will come home soon.Your boy,Linus
[Filed as 1937x.11.16.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[Envelope addressed to:]Mrs Linus Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif[Return address:]L PaulingBaker LabIthaca, N.Y.[Postmarked:]ITHACANOV 171130 AM1937N.Y.[written on back of envelope:] PS I corrected proof on my eyamalurate paper too.November 16, Tuesday, 120Dearest love:I received a nice letter from you today - not this morning ( I was disappointed) but this afternoon. I got up at 1045, came to the Lab, did a little preparation and gave my lecture, had lunch at Telluride.(Pace takes me down and back in his Ford on Tuesdays + Thursdays), returned here, wrote, had tea, wrote, had dinner at T.H.,
listened to the T. public speaking (four boys), returned here at 815, and wrote. Since two o'clock this afternoon I have written 39 pages on Chapter III! Isn't that wonderful? I think it is
over 1/3 rd of the chapter- in one day! I have a bit of writer's cramp. My wrist (the left one) is now getting well fast -
I use it freely, but it is still a wee bit sore. My Chapter III is on bond orbitals.You and Peter are rascals to catch the poor old Paddy in a mistake.At Public Speaking at the T. House Christopher Morley [?] Jr. (you may remember him - a tall blond boy with horn glasses +
a sort of baby face) gave an excellent + polished talk on "The Sermons of Bishop Latimer." At one point George arose + said
he would like to hear from me as to whether discoveries are all accidental or not + I gave an extemporaneous talk (about 8
minutes, I guess) which was well received.Now that it is after 130 I shall go home to bed. I get a great deal done here alone at night. I think about you and our Itzies all of the time, and
want to be with you. I love you with all my hearts. Loves and kisses and uzzes from you ownLinus
[Filed as 1937x.11.16.LP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Wed. Nov. 17, 1937My sweet darling,This morning I visited Peter and Linda at school. Peter is grown up all right. Miss Newton said she wanted to thank me for
giving the world a boy like Peter- that he is a brilliant child and thrives wonderfully on organized work. She said it was
all right for him to work ahead in his arithmetic book-to let him finish it if he wanted. This school is a fine one, especially
in these low grades. I'll tell you in detail when you come. Writing is so cumbersome. I saw Linda's teacher too. Linda apparently
has her own ideas and sits without paying attention ^ but just thinks doesn't disturb the others Mrs. Randall says [sic].
So that she is unable to repeat a story for example.This afternoon you can't guess what we did Peter, Linda and I went with Mr. Castleman [?] all over the Kinneloa [?] Ranch. Oh it is wonderful! When you come we'll get him to take you. They'll sell acreage but want too much. $5000 per acre. Castleman
took us home by way of the Wilcox point and we saw old Mr. Wilcox who is looking awfully feeble. I talked to him for awhile.
Poor old fellow! He said he is completely broke and only expects to get $.35 on a $1.00 for his property. The Kinneloa people
(Lack hart [sic]) are only asking a third of what they put in-they say. Well, you never never saw such California holly and
Mr. Castleman picked a huge arm load for me. He gave me a big bunch of Chrysanthemums on Monday. This holly looks well on
the piano.After we three returned Coryell came and talked with me and said he is to be married in three weeks! Imagine! I said he must be sure-that he shouldn't let this become a habit. I looked at him
carefully and I'm sure he is a grand person. He looked so fine and spoke so well. He had to go back to stand by LuValle who
is talking at the seminar. He likes LuValle and says he is getting along well.Paddy, you bring some of that New York champagne (great western) and lets not have a great crowd Christmas-but just a few
people we really want. I thought I'd plan a little party for Coryell when he comes back since he has been so awfully good.
Perhaps a little shower party with people he knows best. You will be here then.I have a strange wound-but a painful one, at the base of my spine. I realized a day or so ago that I was feeling very tender
and remembered the previous occasion but I continued to feel discomfort and so looked tonight and found a raw sore about like
a quarter. I don't know when this happened or how. I hope I haven't picked up anything on the train. This is the coccyx area.
I was careful in Chicago, etc.I was happy to get your letter today. written Sunday [circled in AHP's handwriting, with an arrow inserting it after the word
today] I've been at home a week today. The children are better off I think although they seem to have gotten along perfectly.
The baby is in much better shape, though.Coryell said he was going to write to the "Old Man" He said if you weren't well or worked too hard or weren't happy. I should
go back with you. He doesn't know that you are glad to be rid of me.I saw Miss Greenlaw, etc. They all rave about the children. Coryell too said they had been just perfect when he had them;
that his mother couldn't believe three children could get along so well and behave so well. Coryell is a dear. I do hope this
girl is worth something. She is Mrs. Longs cousin you remember. Good Lord! I'm certainly going along in great style tonight.
Soon this letter writing will be my only occupation. Coryell thinks Crellie is perfect, too, and says he has never heard him
cry. Crellie laughs and sings so beautifully. Lola just worships that baby, too, you should see her.I'm glad your wrist is better. You must be careful. You are the dearest love in the world and I love you. Still I do remember
that whack on the nose! I'm going to ask the Wilcox's to come down to Atheneum to dinner next week. I feel so sorry for those
poor old people. He looks quite horrid too with his misshapen nose-really repulsive. poor [sic] old thing. He said he ought
to be dead. He gave me a long story. This is positively the end and I think I won't write tomorrow. You'll be flirting with
Mrs. C anyway and wishing she were your wife!!Good luck at Geneva! Ava Helen Pauling [written on side of paper]
[Filed as 1937x.11.17.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[Envelope addressed to:]Mrs Linus Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif[Return address:]L PaulingBaker LabIthaca, N.Y.[Postmarked:]ITHACANOV 181130 AM1937N.Y.Wednesday, 130My own dear love: I am sorry to learn that you have a cold. I hope you recover soon, and that our Crellie does too - both
from his cold and his peanie. I trust that you are not suffering in this way too. Crellie is surely a wonderful baby. I'm
glad that we have him, and all of our children. I love them and I love you. I'm glad that Peter is reading so well, and that
Liny knows such big words as compe-tit-or.I am happy when a letter comes from you. None came this morning and none was there this afternoon when I looked - although
usually your letter comes in the afternoon. But I had looked too soon - after seminar when I looked again it was there!I got up at 10 this morning, bathed, came to the Lab at 11, worked till 12, and then held from 12 to 1 a discussion group
- yesterday I announced that those who wished could meet with me once a week for informal discussion and about forty came!
Various ones asked questions, which I answered extemporaneously. At 1 I went to the T.H. for lunch; then back to work, preparing
my seminar talk (the preparation consisting in writing the corresponding section of the book) and giving it from 430 to 530 - I gave the seminar myself this week. Then I went to dinner at W. Str. with the club of which Gibbs is President, and afterward
listened to a long talk - and rather boring, though with an interesting point or two - on the sweet-potato starch industry.
This lasted till 945, when I came to the Lab and have worked till now - four hours - getting altogether about 20 pages written today. I think
that the book is progressing well, and I have some new ideas.At the club meeting (that is, while leaving) Papish asked if a permanent arrangement couldn't be made for me to come here
to lecture every other year, say, or if at any rate the next visit couldn't be arranged now. He said something would be done
about a larger salary. I didn't say much. He said that the whole family should come. I won't leave you again. I love you.Your Linus
[Filed as 1937x.11.17.LP]
- Note from D. P. Mellor to LP RE: Thanks LP for nominating him for appointment as a Research Fellow at the CIT. [Filed under:
M: Individual Correspondence, Box #243]
- Letter from Robert A. Millikan to LP RE: Millikan believes it would be fine to have Landsteiner at the Institute and gives
him to go ahead to make any plans with respect to him. Informs LP that the new Crellin Laboratory is getting to look like
a real building and it will be exciting to see upon his return. [Filed under: Millikan, Robert, Box #243]
- AHP writes cheque to: Bode's amount $8.59
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Thursday, Nov. 18[added later in LP's handwriting: 1937]Sweet little Sugar Plum:Well, I wish you could have listened to Mrs. Gates! She said we had to call the baby Gates - Crellin. She is a sweet one thing.
She had a grand dinner at the Town Club. You remember we were there with the Millikans and Phoebe; and another time when the
Weyls were here. Poor Mrs. Dickinson! I think she didn't like it any too well to see poor little me at the foot of the table
- Mrs. Gates being at the head!Roscoe asked about you. Dr. Bates asked to be remembered to you. He said he missed you. They took me and were sweet. Madeline
is a good fat husky energetic haus frau. She is vital and intelligent in a not very penetrating way. She giggles and says
"Uh- huh" in a girlish way which is really a sign of the menopause. A Dr. + Mrs. Hudnut [sp ?] were there elderly people who
have been married only five weeks. He is a retired minister. He asked what your lectures were about and I told him. - then
later Mrs. Bates said she had had only one course in chemistry and so I said I'd begun my chemical training with my present
husband. (past and future one too) Then he said "so!" And I said "now you know what that Chemical Bond is I mentioned a moment
ago." Well, it was cleverer than this sounds written out because I haven't written all of the steps.We all had a pleasant time. I wish you were here. We are all very well and happy. Mrs. Gates would love you. Wills [?] lake
[?] Morse is her son-in-law you remember. I hope you come home soon. I was happy to get your letter with my coffee but since
I don't like my coffee sweetened I'll have to postpone my mail getting. My Male getting, too. You and your dreams about "affairs
at the Institute."Pooh for you! Pooh - Pooh- Pooh. Or Foo - Foo - Foo if you like that better.Love,Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.18.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope is postmarked Nov. 19, 1937 from Geneva, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs L. Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif[envelope from:] L PaulingBaker LabIthaca, N.Y.[purple stamp on front of envelope says "MISSPENT to South Pasadena, Calif"] Thursday nightDearest love: Today I haven't a letter from you. I left before the mail came. I got up at 930, was at the Lab at 10, prepared and delivered my lecture, had lunch at Telluride, went to the Lab. to make some changes in
Chap. II & gave it to Mrs bean to type, and then started for Geneva in the Com. Fellows car. It was a beautiful ride - cold
(below freezing - a few flakes of snow fell this morning and an inch this evening) but very clear. I drove fast, not having
my little love with me for company. I talked with Carpenter about his work, had dinner with 12 men, gave my talk to 40, returned
to C's house with 3 guests (men) where Mrs C gave us whiskey and soda (I drank Bourbon). When the men left we had Venezuelan
coffee & cookies and now, just after midnight, I'm going to bed. I love you, and am anxious to be home with you.Your ownPaddy
[Filed as 1937x.11.18.LP]
- REPRINT 001652 Bragg, WH , 937. Royal Institution of Great Britain Weekly Evening Meeting, November 19, 1937: Clay.
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Friday 11.30- 19th[added later in LP's handwriting: Nov. 1937]Dear sweet Paddy:This afternoon I took my brood and called on the Crellin. They were pleased and couldn't say enough about how nice, clean,
etc. they children were. The children were just perfect too and we had a nice time. They served grape juice and cookies which
the Itzies enjoyed. Margaret Laing asked me to go to dinner (Athenium) and to the play tonight but Lola is out having remained
in yesterday and I didn't have the energy to find someone else and I thought of leaving the children with Linus but decided
against that.Chester and Margaret came this evening. We had a lot of fun. I went at 10.30 to the Athletic Club and had a whiskey sour!
They send you their love and want me to tell you that they have certainly missed the crepe suzettes. Chester said as much
as he loved me he loved the Suzettes more. Mr. Crellin said to tell you how he missed you and how proud he is of you. Mrs.
Crellin, too, said she missed you.My, my, you are a wonder to get so much done in a day. You are working too hard though and you mustn't. Why do you go back
up at night? I realize that you have a good opportunity then for uninterrupted labor but it isn't good for you to sit such
long hours.It is good that you will have a good rest at Christmas time. You must take the fast train since the slow one which stops at
every station would be too nerve racking I'm afraid.Sigrid Ward came over this morning. We had a good talk. She doesn't look young any more and has quite a bad complexion. I
wonder why. Perhaps she doesn't eat properly. She asked me to Sunday breakfast, but I refused since I didn't want to leave
the children on Sunday. Our Thanksgiving plans are still unmade. Coryell's getting married rather spoils things.Good-night sweet darling. I love you very, very much.Your girl, Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.19.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope has red and blue stripes around border][envelope is postmarked Nov. 20, 1937 from Ithaca, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs. Linus Pauling1245 Arden RoadPasadena, Calif.[envelope is from:] L PaulingBaker Lab.Ithaca, N.Y.Friday, 11 PM.Dearest sweet little wife:Today it has been snowing! The weather had been good, with only a bit of rain, until recently - it has been cold, however,
down near freezing for some time. I mentioned in last night's letter that it had begun to snow, and this morning the inch
of snow was still on the ground. I slept well - the Carpenters' bed was good, as is indeed the Telluride bed. I got up at
8, had breakfast with the C's (Roman meal with dates in it, scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee) and started for Ithaca
at 9. It was clear, and the landscape, part green and part white, was beautiful. Along near Ovid I ran through a light snowstorm
for some miles. Back in Ithaca I put my bag in my room and came to the Lab, getting yesterday's letter from you, which I liked
- none came this afternoon, the first afternoon missed for a week, but There'll be one tomorrow morning, and then I must wait
over Sunday. Dwight told me that Stock asked at W. Straight, where he was staying, for mail on Sunday, and when told that
none was delivered said "But I am the Herr Professor". After that he was given mail on Sunday - part of Saturday's held over.I have written a bit - perhaps 15 pages - today. I have a callous on my little finger (where it rubs the paper) from having
written so much.The big envelope you sent had been opened & was stamped "contains first class material - 6 due".) I forgot to tell you that
before.At noon I went to lunch with Dean Ogden, who asked about the Dep't and about possible men. I said Mack was better than Johnston,
but neither first-class. Then I returned to the Lab and wrote some more, talked with a student or two, had tea, wrote, went
to Telluride for dinner, walked back (the paths are free from snow; so far I have got only a thin layer on coat and hat) and
wrote a bit more, with Jack looking up some references for me in the library. I feel rather tired and am going to be earlier
than usual tonight, although I'm afraid I won't go to sleep. I have trouble in getting to sleep without my little love with
me. I hope you always stay with me after this. I don't want to come back here again. I am to get up early in the morning to
get Landsteiner from the train - the one we came on. I got the key to the English car, which I planned to pick up in the morning
in front of their house, and then they let it be locked in the court! I'll use Pace's little car instead.I'm glad you like seeing real estate with Mr Castleman, and that you had a good dinner, and that Mrs Bates was pleased that
you are to go with her (or did you go yesterday), and that your cold didn't develop.I wish I were back with you. I'm going to stay in Pasadena after this. It hasn't been any fun here, except when you were here
at first, and you and I could have more fun somewhere else. We live a fine life with our dear little children in Pasadena,
and I think that we should enjoy it. Everyone here who has been West wishes that he could return.I am putting some new ideas in the book, which I hope are correct. There is still much to be written, but I am pretty well
satisfied with my progress. Chapter II is being typed, III is about half written, and some other sections are written. I'll
rest from writing when I get back with you - and try something that one doesn't tire of.I love you, my own dear Ava Helen, with every bit of me. Life doesn't mean anything while you are away - I live in a sort
of daze, with nothing worth while. The only thing I can stand to do is to work. I think that you should stay with your ownPaddy.
[Filed as 1937x.11.19.LP]
- LP writes cheque to: Ithaca Community Chest Inc., amount $5
- Letter from AHP to LP:
Saturday 11.P.M.Nov 20, [in LP's handwriting] 1937My own sweet husband;There! How is that? I was happy to get your Wednesday letter today and to learn that the Cornellians like you so well. I believe
that it would be very good for your in years to come to get away systematically from Pasadena. Perhaps not to Cornell though.
Never the less they seem eager and certainly are appreciative of your talents.This morning Lola was ill so I have done the work today. Coryell came in this afternoon; took the children for a ride and
I asked him to stay to supper, stuffed hearts with dressing, cauliflower, pickles, jellies, etc. Apricots (my canned ones)
and cakes. He enjoyed it I think. Then Shomaker, Eyster and Levi came over- I supposed to play records- but they just talked
to me and we all had a good time.Shomaker must go to Deep Springs Thursday or Friday and we've made the plan to take out car and all of us go. Eyster the three
Itzies [?] and me. Would you have any objections? I am going to wire Kimpton [?] to see if it is all right. Of course we'll
camp and not bother the deep springs people but just take Shoemaker there and then settle ourselves some where. Don't you
think that will be fun?The children want to go camping badly. I hope you will think it is all right because I won't have time to get an answer from
you. The car hasn't been driven and the battery needs recharging- it wouldn't start for Lola. I guess I'll get Fortner and
Loud to come and get it. These boys are so responsible I think it will be all right to go with them, don't you?They told me many amusing things especially about Epstein also a trick they were going to play on Palmer, when Beech was running
palmer slides he was going to run in a nice purple French postcard with the proper things on it or rather improper things
and then some women came to the seminar and they couldn't. They said you always have trouble with this women. You see how
things will out!!We are all well. Good night sweet darling, I love you.Ava Helen
[Filed as 1937x.11.20.AHP]
- Letter from LP to AHP:
[envelope has red and blue stripes around border][envelope is post marked Nov. 21, 1937 from Ithaca, NY][envelope is addressed to:] Mrs Linus Pauling1245 Arden RdPasadena, Calif.[envelope is from:] L PaulingBaker Lab.Ithaca, NY[written on back of envelope in LP's handwriting:]Shomaker [?] isWe will bring ShomakerFriday after-noon. Don't worryabout usMrs Ava Helen PaulingSaturday night at 12Dear little love:I got up at 720 this morning, dressed, & got in Paul's old Ford, which wouldn't start. I got the paperman to push it (with his car) over
to the hill, & coasted to the service station - it was out of gas! I got to the station at 8, got Dr Landsteiner, and took
him to Telluride, where we broke our fast, I on orange, hot cereal, toast, coffee, & two scrambled eggs (really a little omelet).
Then Dr L. & I talked, in the living room, about his work until 1130, when we walked tot eh Lab. to get your letters and say hello, returning soon for lunch. After lunch we talked till 3. Then
I came to the Lab alone & worked on the MS til 530. After dinner we talked till 930, walked to the corner to get cigarettes for him, and back; when he then retired I came to the Lab & have worked for two hours.
Today I have thus written only a little - about 10 pages. Tomorrow afternoon at 107 Dr L will leave. I think that he feels he has got some good ideas. A letter came from Coryell today. He had written me before
that he would be married soon. I hadn't answered it, I'm afraid, because I forgot about it.Two letters came from you today. I was glad. I'm surely anxious to see our little darlings again (not to mention you - I'm
planning a hot time for you when I get hold of you!); they must be getting along fine. Peter seems to be awfully smart.I don't know whether I could learn to play a flute or not. I'd like it if it meant being with you (at the piano) more. You
surely wrote two fine letters to me. I'm glad to have them to tide me over tomorrow.I think that you've gone riding with Mr Castleman enough now.I'm sorry that you have a sore coccyx. Be sure to see the doctor if it continues to be sore.I'll be glad to see little Crellie again, but most of all I want to see my little girl and to huddle her and cuddle her and
nuzzle her and uzzle her and kiss her sweet little mouth, etc.Your own lovingLinus
[Field as 1937x.11.20.LP]
- Letter from AHP to LP:
[plain cream with gray fibre paper]Sunday Nov 21. 5.10 P.M.[in LP's handwriting] 1937Sweet Paddy:I'm wondering what you did today. We missed you sadly at waffle time and I'm not any good at all at cooking waffles. Two
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