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- Undated note from Dr. I. Fankuchen, Department of Physics, MIT, RE: Requests to be put on the mailing list for reprints from
the Gates and Crellins labs. Describes his project on protein crystals in Warrens’ lab at MIT. Mentions LP’s JACS paper with
Niemann. [Letter from LP to Fankuchen 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, file:(Fankuchen, Isidore)]
- Writes cheque to “Ray Huff Studios. Deposit” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Booklet entitled Study Outline on the Organization of Peace. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
- Union Now Bulletin Vol 2 No 1. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
- The New York Correspondent, Vol 2, No 1. The former Councilor of the German Embassy Dr. Ernst W. Meyer will speak on Germany
and the Idea of Federal Union. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1914, 1939-1941: Box # 5.008,
Folder 8.8]
- Manuscript, Typescript. The Geometrical Attack on Protein Structure by Dr. Dorothy Winch. Title at top: “Contribution from the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, England”
- Handwritten note. ‘Carbohydrate from egg albumin has no inhibiting action on precipitin reaction. [Filed under LP Science
Box 7.001 File 1.5]
- Letter from Edwin G. Conklin, Executive Officer, to Members of the APS. RE: Informs them of the time and location of the general
meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from Prof. R.H. Fowler, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, to LP RE: Requests information on LP’s progress with the book
for Oxford Press, and inquires if the war has affected his decision. Notes that many from the lab have left for war research,
but that they are seeing an increase in students evacuated from London colleges. [Letters from LP to Fowler 1939-08-14, 1942-06-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fowler, R.H.)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Paul A. Giguere RE: Reports he is glad to hear Giguere received the scholarship and looks forward to
his arrival with Mrs. Giguere in Pasadena. [Note from Giguere to LP 1939-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Giguere, Paul A.)]
- Letter from LP to Professor Vernon K. Krieble RE: LP is pleased to accept Krieble’s invitation for both he and AHP to be quests
at his home during their visit to Trinity and Wesleyan. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
- Letter from Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Department of Zoology, Washington University to LP RE: Informs that he has heard about
possible openings at the Department of Agriculture laboratories in New Orleans and Albany, California. Asks for information
on possible contact at lab in Albany. [Letter from LP to Palmer 1940-01-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
- Letter from Dr. A. L. Patterson, Department of Physics, Bryn Mawr College to LP RE: Mentions that he is very interested in
any news of a punch card method for Fourier Synthesis for which LP has just received a grant. Informs that he is planning
to write an article on some methods of Fourier analysis and synthesis. Requests reprints on proteins and asks to be added
to the mailing list. (Note in pencil below: crystal structure, Protein, E.D.) [Letter from LP to Patterson 1940-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #304, file: (Patterson, A. L.)]
- Letter from LP to Professor E. C. Watson RE: Describes topics LP will cover during his talk on “The Chemistry of the Blood”
[Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Is willing that Dr. Carpenter’s
manuscript be published without change in the diagram. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Note from Dr. Simon Bauer to LP RE: Sends New Year’s greetings and information about his activities at his new job at Cornell.
Thanks him for his many recommendations. Goes on to ask him to look over and comment on some reprints he encloses. [Letter
from LP to Bauer1-30-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24, file:(Bauer, Simon H., 1937-1938, 1940, 1942, 1961)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: Writes that Dr. Kalckar
will submit his article for publication in Chemical Reviews although it may not be printed until December. [Letter from Noyes
to LP 1939-12-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Writes cheque to “Policy HSC 53525 Work. Comp. #909634 3 yrs. Fire Insurance.” $32.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “EW Crellin. Jan pt” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. Jan pt” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Letter from Allen K. Reasoner, Eastern Advertising Manager, Sunset Magazine, to Cal Tech, Dept. of Chemistry, RE: Asks if
the Chemistry department has any information on the effects of salt air and fog on painted and chrome automobile finishes,
or if they could recommend a resource for that information. [Letter from LP to Allen K. Reasoner 1940-01-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from WB Munro to LP RE: Requests advice from LP regarding a lecture President James B. Conant is to give on March 27th. Asks LP who should be invited to the lecture and the luncheon requested by Mr. Conant. [Letter from LP to WB Munro, 1940-01-04] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he has
read the manuscript by Eugene Pacsu and John Tukey. Strongly recommends that the manuscript be rejected in its present form.
Gives his reasons. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Asks that he read a manuscript and correspondence
which goes along with it. Explains why it needs a second referee. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to James Conant, President, Harvard University, RE: Expresses their pleasure at Conant’s decision to give a
lecture on chemistry at Cal Tech. [Letter from Conant to LP 1939-12-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Conant, James B., 1929-1930, 1933-1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1945, 1952)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gustav Egloff, Universal Oil Products Company, RE: Writes on behalf of Millikan due to his absence on
a trip to New Zealand, Australia and India. Thanks him for writing about Prof. Ipatieff and sending the booklet. [Letter from
Egloff to Millikan 1939-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1940, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Department of Zoology, Washington University RE: States that he does not have a contact
at the Albany Regional Laboratory but that it has been dedicated. Suggests that he write to Dr. David F. Smith who is in charge
of one of the projects.[Letter from Palmer to LP 1940-01-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
- Letter from LP to S. S. Northington RE: Returns insurance policy #555817. Wants to surrender policy on February 1, 1940 and
receive cash value. [Letter from S. S. Northington to LP 1904-01-05] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Allen K. Reasoner, Eastern Advertising Manager, Sunset Magazine, RE: States that they do not have the
information requested in Reasoner’s January 3 letter. [Letter from Mr. Allen K. Reasoner to Cal Tech, Dept of Chemistry 1940-01-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Professor Munro RE: Provides opinion of who should be invited to the lecture by Mr. Conant, along with the
luncheon held in his honor. Offers to help prepare in any way he can. [Letter from WB Munro to LP 1940-01-03] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, to LP RE: Asks if the International Business
Machines Corporation will make a concession on the rental of machines and suggests he make use of the general officers. [Letter
from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-01-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from C. Lalor Burdick, Secretary, The Lalor Foundation to LP RE: informs that LP has been named as a reference for
Thomas H. Davies for a research fellowship in chemistry and the foundation would appreciate an appraisal from LP of the value
and importance of the applicant’s proposed work. [Letter from LP to Bingham 1939-12-16] [Letter from LP to Burdick 1940-01-17] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Letter from C. Lalor Burdick, Secretary, The Lalor Foundation to LP RE: informs that LP has been named as a reference for
Saul Winstein for a research fellowship in chemistry and the foundation would appreciate an appraisal from LP of the value
and importance of the applicant’s proposed work. [Letter from LP to Burdick 1940-01-11] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Letter from LP to S. C. Lind, Dean, University of Minnesota, RE: Sends a manuscript by Dr. Hume-Rothery entitled “The Liquid
State of the Elements” for consideration for publication in the Journal of Chemical Physics. Includes information concerning
reprints and proofs, suggesting that changes be routed through LP to save time, as Hume-Rothery is in England. [Letter from
Lind to LP 1940-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William Hume-Rothery, Old Chemistry Department, Oxford, RE: Apologizes in the delay in responding concerning
Hume-Rothery’s manuscript. States that he has sent the manuscript to Lind, editor of The Journal of Physical Chemistry for
consideration for publication. Encloses a reprint of LP’s paper on metals. [Letters from Lind to LP 1940-01-12, from LP to Hume-Rothery 1940-01-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from S. S. Northington, GA, S. S. Northington Agency, The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to LP RE: Acknowledges
receipt of letter from January 4th. Encloses form to request cash surrender of policy. Outlines benefits of contract, suggesting LP retain the contract.[Letter
from LP to S. S. Northington 1940-01-04] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. B. Heisig, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, RE: Requests samples of the substances mentioned
in Heisig’s paper “The Action of Radon on Cyclobutene” to use in electron diffraction tests. Also requests cyclobutylamine,
if available. Sends greetings to Lind, Glockler and Klug. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Note from LP to LP RE: Lists Mrs. Glenn G. Lohr, South Pasadena and informs that she has two sons, ages 11 and 14 who are
hemophiliacs and she is willing to provide blood. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Helen Wejard[?] December” $5.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque to “The Worms[?] Dues $2.50 + $1.50 for book” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett, CIT RE: Suggests that a scholarship fro the Sacramento Section of the American Chemical
Society not be granted because there are too few students from there currently to warrant the loss of a tuition. [Filed under
California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box
#1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has received a reply
from Dr. Arnold. Asks if there is any advantage in further correspondence with the authors. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Fred Allen to LP RE: Asks if LP will be attending the St. Louis meeting of the American Chemical Society, and
reminds LP that he owes him a visit. Also expresses interest in the program LP is using for his freshman chemistry course.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5, file:(Allen, Fred 1924-1940)]
- Letter from B.B. Freud, Chemistry Chairman, Armour Institute of Technology to LP RE: Informs him that the Institute now has
graduate programs in engineering and basic physical sciences. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from LP to Farrington Daniels RE: Recommends Dr. Brockway over Dr. Beach for the American Chemical Society Award in
pure chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O.)]
- Letter from F. A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has had requests
for a copies of the address LP gave at the dedication of the chemistry building. Asks LP if he might prepare something, although
he spoke without notes. [Letter from LP to Gilfillan 1940-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
- Letter from Dr. Joseph O. Hirschfelder, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Thanks him for the invitation
to come to Cal Tech, noting that he has sent in his application for a Lalor Fellowship. Discusses LP’s theory of color. [Letters
from LP to Hirschfelder 1939-12-19, from Hirschfelder to LP 1940-04-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hirschfelder, Joseph)]
- Letter from George W. Peavy, President, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Discusses the selection process for the new State
Forester. Also comments on the new Chemistry building, mentioning that there will be 1500 chemistry students there this year.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Prof. Harold C. Urey, Dept of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Asks for recommendations for an organic
chemistry instructor or assistant professor, and for an instructor in extension for qualitative analysis and physical chemistry.
Written in the left margin: “Winstein,” and “Stevenson?; Garner.” [Letter from LP to Prof. Harold. C. Urey 1940-01-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Letter from LP to F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, Oregon State College, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to present at the dedication
ceremonies, and for having LP and AHP as his guests. Notes he is including some information on the Inter-democracy Federal
Unionists, a group to which LP belongs and may interest Gilfillan. [Letter from Gilfillan to LP 1940-01-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
- Letter from Clyde S. Hall, Great American Indemnity Company, to LP RE: Describes an explosion resulting from the manufacture
of sodium hydroxide. Includes a diagram on the reverse side. Asks LP to explain the cause of the explosion. [Letter from LP
to Hall 1940-01-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Godfrey R. Hoerner, Department of Plant Pathology, Oregon State College, RE: Sends a pamphlet on the
Inter-democracy Federal Unionists, in hopes that a club can be formed in Corvallis. Mentions he has sent some to the Delta
Upsilon house. [Letter from Hoerner to LP 1940-01-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Sends for comment a manuscript on
serological reactions. Discusses the antibody work, noting that Dr. Campbell has gone to Chicago and they may not complete
much research until he returns in June. Adds that he will be in New York in early March, when he hopes to see Landsteiner.
[Letter from Landsteiner to LP 1940-03-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Letter from LP to Edward Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends Mr. Bruce Meservey to be appointed laboratory assistant in chemistry
from 1/3 to 1/31 with stipend of $80/month. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Writes cheque to “C.G Gould To Feb. 8 - ” $20.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States that the IBM Corporation
will let them rent the machines at no charge and, after the contracts have been signed, they will have use of the machines
in 2 months. States they will only have to pay for freighting, inspection, and repairs, so it will cost less than what he
originally applied for and Stewart doesn’t need to talk with the general officers. [Letters from Irvin Stewart to LP 1940-01-04, 1940-01-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Captain C. S. McDowell, Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. RE: Offers information on graduate work available
at various universities and institutes and comments on quality of programs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File:
(M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from Stanley Norman Naldrett to Dean of the Graduate School, Caltech RE: requests application forms for research fellowships
and scholarships for post-doctoral research in chemistry. [Reply from LP 1940-01-16] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum Dues + Expenses” $6.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque “Bodes, meat, etc.” $23.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque “S. C. Gas Co - Gas” $9.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque “Arden Farms” $18.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque “Helen Belane?” $4.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $3.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque to “Standard Oil Co” $39.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque to “JH Sturdant?. Slide rule for Father for Xmas” $20.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.1]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Explains the main point
of the manuscript. Feels that it could be revised to be more straight forward. Makes suggestions. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Clyde S. Hall, Great American Indemnity Company, RE: Regrets he is unable to form an opinion regarding hall’s
explosion. [Letter from Hall to LP 1940-01-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Quantum Mechanics Second Term, First Lecture 11:00AM : Perturbation Theory [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012,
Folder 12.4]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, to LP RE: Agrees that they new arrangements
will cost less, and states LP’s grant has been approved for $6500 to be used exclusively for the original specified purposes.
Gives details on the installment payments of the grant. [Letters from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-01-09, 1940-01-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. Lalor Burdick, The Lalor Foundation RE: gives opinion of research program selected by Dr. Saul Winstein
and of Dr. Winstein. [Letter from LP to Society of Fellows 1939-12-23] [Letter from Burdick to LP 1940-01-04] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Letter from V. Danford to Miss J. Rooke, Division of Chemistry, CIT RE: States he just received his check for the month of
December which was made incorrectly. Note at bottom: ‘Return it to us. Make it 1st to 15th.” [Letter from Secretary, Division of Chemistry to Mr. V. Danford 1-15/40] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials
re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from W.A. Cook to LP RE: Informs him that the University of Akron will be offering two master’s degree fellowships
in Rubber Chemistry for 1940-41. Asks him to post the enclosed announcement. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C:
Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, Oregon State College, RE: Regrets he will be unable to provide a manuscript of his
address at the dedication ceremony, as it would be difficult to recreate the speech. [Letter from Gilfillan to LP 1940-01-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
- Letter from S.C. Lind, Editor, the Journal of Physical Chemistry, to LP, cc: Dr. Louise Kelley, RE: Writes that he has received
LP’s letter and Dr. Hume-Rothery’s manuscript “The Liquid State of the Elements” which is acceptable for publication. Notes
that it will appear in about six months, and that he has sent it along to Dr. Kelley to begin the process as soon as possible.
[Letters from LP to Lind 1940-01-05, 1940-01-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from LP to Professor A. L. Patterson, Department of Physics, Bryn Mawr College RE: Gives information about punch card
machine and method for Fourier synthesis. States that he is sending some recent papers and has put Patterson on the mailing
list.(Note in pencil, upper left: Card Reprint File (crossed out))[Letter from Patterson to LP 1940-01-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #304, file: (Patterson, A. L.)]
- Letter from Horace N. Gilbert to LP RE: Informs LP that Dr. NA Christensen, Dean of Engineering Division at Colorado State
College has invited LP to come sometime to address the college faculty. [Letter from LP to Dr. Gilbert 1940-01-16] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the revised
manuscripts by Arnold and Evans be accepted for publication. Shall revise the discussion in the second edition of his book
to make it more clear. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File
2.5]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that the digest will come his
direction today. Explains the tops sheets. Requests that he read all cases. Reminds him that the cases are confidential.
[Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from Oscar, K. Rice, Dept. of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, to LP RE: Describes the work and skills of Mr.
C. V. Cannon and indicates his desire to help Cannon get a job in the academic field. Mentions the post-doctorate fellowships
available at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Prof. Oscar K. Rice 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #329.2]
- Photo: Linda Pauling (front row, second from right) standing outside with eleven other young girls. “[Jan.?] 13, 1940 / Left
to right / Marien Hall Marion MacFarland [Eleanor?] Kenny Cynthia Ann Platt (back) Anne Armfield Cynthia [Crenkhite?]
(back) Linda Pauling Jane Noble (back) Anne Willis Rosemary Milloe (back)[?] Strater Sarah Dakin Susy” Photographer unknown.
Black and white print. [Ship #1544] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.27]
- Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Thanks him for the information on the
Inter-democracy Federal Union. Agrees that it would be too difficult for LP to recreate his remarks from the dedication ceremony.
[Letters from LP to Gilfillan 1940-01-09, 1940-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
- Letter from Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Invites LP to come and present
a paper at the conference on “Applications of X-ray and Electron Diffraction” to be held the week of July 29 at Gibson Island,
Maryland. [Letter from LP to Huggins 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
- Letter from Dr. Godfrey R. Hoerner, Bureau of Plant Industry, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Replies
that he will read the pamphlet on the Inter-democracy Federal Unionists and submit it and membership cards to Dr. U. G. Dubach
for distribution to students. Sends New Year’s greetings. [Letters from LP to Hoerner 1940-01-09, 1940-01-23; from Hoerner to Dubach 1940-01-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Copy of a letter from G.R. Hoerner to U.G. Dubach, Oregon State College RE: Sends to him a pamphlet from LP. Asks him to organize
student interest in the program mentioned therein. [Letters from LP to Hoerner 1940-01-09, 1940-01-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from J. H. Matthews, Chairman of Chemistry Department, University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Requests recommendations for
new instructors and gives qualifications desired. (Note: Osborne TNRF Assisted Swift 3 yrs. Taught Frosh UCLA 2 yrs. Res. With Yost Really phys. Chemist (crossed out: Burcik, Stosick, Wilson,
Garner)) [Letter from LP to Matthews 1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. Bevans? on account.” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Agenda for the Committee meeting of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter:
Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
- Quantum Mechanics, Second Term, Lecture 2, 11:00AM: Perturbation theory of degenerate state [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.4]
- Letter from Secretary, Division of Chemistry, to Mr. V. Danford RE: Requests he return the check he received from CIT for
December and a new check will be sent for the correct amount. [Letter from V. Danford to Miss J. Rooke 1940-01-11] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019,
Folder #19.7]
- Letter from LP to S.C. Lind, Dean, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, RE: Writes he is glad that Dr. Hume-Rothery’s
manuscript has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Physical Chemistry. [Letters from Lind to LP 1940-01-12, from LP to Lind 1940-02-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William Hume-Rothery, Chemistry Department, Oxford University, RE: Reports that Hume-Rothery’s manuscript,
“The Liquid State of Elements” has been accepted for publication by the Journal of Physical Chemistry. Notes that they paper
will be published in six months, and asks if Hume-Rothery feels this is too long, adding that the paper can be withdrawn up
until March 1st. [Letter from LP to Hume-Rothery 1940-01-05, note from Hume-Rothery to LP 2-40[?]] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from Dr. William West, Department of Chemistry at New York University to LP RE: Says he is taking a sabbatical from
New York University, and would enjoy spending a substantial amount of time at Cal Tech, listing his interests and adding that
he would like to participate in some research. Asks if this could be arranged and how the Institute handles scientific investigation
finances. [Letter from LP to West 1940-01-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Harold D. Urey, Dept. of Chemistry, Columbia University, RE: Recommends Dr. Saul Winstein as an instructor
or assistant professor in organic chemistry, and Dr. David P. Stevenson as an instructor in qualitative analysis and physical
chemistry. [Letters from Prof. Harold D. Urey to LP 1940-01-08, from Ivy A Bracking, Secretary to Prof. Urey, 1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gilbert RE: States that he will not be able to stop at Colorado State College to address the faculty
per Dr. Christensen’s request. [Letter from Horace N. Gilbert to LP 1940-01-12]
- Letter from Professor Lacy to LP RE: Conveys Mr. Swingle’s requests that shades be put on small windows in Room 131 Crellin.
[Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Mr. S. N. Naldrett RE: informs that they do not have any appointments to make of post-doctorate fellowships
or scholarships except maybe in organic chemistry. [Letter from Naldrett to LP 1940-01-10] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from John G. Little, M.D., Andrews, TX to LP RE: Discusses possible connection between poliomyelitis and the common
cold. [Letter from LP to Little 1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from William Dunkerly, Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, Pasadena, to LP RE: Invites LP to a civic dinner
on January 24th at the University Club in honor of Franklin Thomas. [Letter from LP to William Dunkerly 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett, CIT RE: Informs Mr. Barrett of a grant of $6,500.00 from the Committee on Scientific Aids
to Learning of the National Research Council for expenses in connection with the use of International Business Machines. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Writes cheque to “Book of North Club [?]” $12.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas - 1 mo Salary” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Letter from Frank H. Spedding, Dept. of Chemistry, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Recommends highly Mr. Robert Moore Bridgforth
for a teaching position at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Dr. Frank H. Spedding 1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #397.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States that machines should arrive soon
and $2000 should cover all the first year’s expenses. States the punch-card set up will solve their problems. [Letters from
Irvin Stewart to LP 1940-01-11, 1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. Lalor Burdick, The Lalor Foundation RE: states that the program of research submitted by Dr. Thomas
H. Davies is a very interesting one and involves the application of permeability to a new technique. He recommends very strongly
that Davies be granted a fellowship. [Letter from Burdick to LP 1940-01-04] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Thanks him for his letter of January
12th. Informs him that the digests have arrived. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945),
Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from Clarence F. Kiech, President, Alumni Association, Cal Tech, to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to the annual dance of
the association to be held January 27, 1940 at the Biltmore Hotel. [Letter from LP to Kiech 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Physico-Chemical and Analytical Division, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE:
Informs him that the United States Civil Service Commission has issued an announcement of Junior Professor positions, gives
the salary and number of positions as well as possible locations and closing date of the examination, asks him to call this
announcement to the attention of any well-qualified people who might be interested. [Letter from LP to Kunsman 1940-01-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward Barrett, CIT RE: Returns a check for Mr. Vance Danford who resigned on December 15, 1939. LP
forgot to notify Mr. Barrett of the resignation prior. Requests a new check for Mr. Danford from 12/1/39-12/15/39. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Dr. O. Beeck of the Shell Development Company to LP RE: Informs him that he and Dr. Millar of the Emeryville Labs
will be coming to Cal Tech to recruit PhD’s and B.Sc.’s in Chemistry for work in their company. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. I. Fankuchen, Department of Physics, MIT, RE: Notes that Fankuchen is working on protein crystals in
Warren’s lab. Mentions that Corey is working on fibrous proteins. Adds that he is sending some reprints. (Crossed-out note
in top right: “Put name on Reprint List”) [Undated note from Fankuchen to LP 1-40 ?] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117,
file:(Fankuchen, Isidore)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Clifford S. Garner, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas, RE: Regrets that such a large university
has such problems developing better facilities for chemical research. Notes that he will let Garner know of any promising
positions elsewhere. [Letter from Garner to LP 1939-12-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscript
by Wall be accepted for publication. Makes a few small suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Enclosing a copy of a letter form Dr. McBain
on his manuscript. Asks for comments. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box
# 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin Cohn to LP RE: Asks LP to send any comments he has for the conference on “The Physical, Physical-Chemical
and Organic-Chemical Evidence Regarding Crystalline Protein Molecules” to Cohn and he will see that they are discussed. Also
sends preprints. [Letter from LP to Cohn 1940-02-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Cohn, Edwin, J. 1939-1940, 1942, 1944, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Frank E. Ross RE: LP apologizes for the six month delay in answering his letter, however he back East
when it arrived and became buried on his desk. LP does not have a sensible answer to give him about the question of lumber
and concrete. He did however, ask his cousin, a bridge engineer, and he said that plywood which has been bonded with synthetic
resins of the bakelite type work well for building concrete forms. [Ross’s letter: 1939-07-18] [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #334]
- Copy of Letter from LP to Dr. C.M.A. Stine, Vice President, Dupont, RE: Informs him of the current research with protein structure
and asks him to consider providing a fellowship for research in this area. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67, file:(Corey,
Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Godfrey R. Hoerner, Department of Plant Pathology, Oregon State College, RE: Returns Dean Dubach’s letter.
Clarifies that the “Union Now” movement is not directed specifically at students, but at a more mature audience. [Letters
from Hoerner to LP and Dubach 1940-01-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William West, Department of Chemistry at New York University RE: Replies that West would be a guest
of the Institute, and extends an invitation for him to make use of the laboratories. Notes that Prof. Badger would be glad
to have him collaborate in some spectroscopic work, or he could work in the photochemistry with Prof. Dickinson, or carry
on electron diffraction studies. Adds that when G.B.B.M. Sutherland was there they discussed some of West’s spectroscopic
work, and would be interested in talking over a theory LP formulated when he comes. [Letters from West to Pauling 1940-01-16, 1940-02-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physico-Chemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Agriculture RE: Thanks him for the notice about the Civil Service examination for a Junior Professor Assistant.
[Letter from Kunsman to LP 1940-01-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
- Letter from H. B. van Wesep, Chief, Information Service, The Rockefeller Foundation, to LP RE: Requests some photographs relating
to the grant given to Cal Tech for work in biological chemistry. [Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. van Wesep 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #427.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Roy Stephens, Executive Assistant, Internal Business Machines Corp., RE: States that he has been informed
that I.B.M. will let CalTech use machines free of charge. Describes the type and high quality of work these machines will
help them do. [Letters from Irvin Stewart to LP 1940-01-22, from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. M. A. Stine, Vice President, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., RE: Discusses his current work with
proteins involving x-ray methods and fiber extrusion. Asks if Stine would help provide a post-doctorate fellowship at CalTech.
Discusses some of the faculty and new activities. [Letter from C. M. A. Stine to LP 1940-01-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: S: Correspondence, 1940, #377.10]
- Letter from Prof. E.C. Gilbert, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Congratulates LP for his new position
with the Guggenheim foundation. Requests LP remember him to Henry Allen Moe. [Letter from LP to Gilbert 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. W. C. Price, University Chemical Laboratory, Cambridge University, to LP RE: Asks for information on how to
better prepare a specimen of diaceetylene, citing LP’s recent article in the JACS on the subject. [Letter from LP to Price
1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Robert E. Swain, Chairman, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Wishes to have one or two colleagues visit LP’s
Department. Would like to have this done in the near future. Thanks him for his cooperation. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. E.M. Billings, Business and Technical Personnel Director, Eastman Kodak, to LP RE: Sends forms for the top
students graduating in June who wish to seek employment with the company, as well as unusually promising students who still
have a year of school left. Notes that the applications will be kept in the active file. [Letter from LP to Billinger 1940-03-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Requests LP suggest a candidate for a teaching position in chemistry
and possibly mathematics. Notes that he will be in Southern California in February and would be interested in interviewing
candidates at that time. Invites LP and family to visit later this year. [Letter from LP to Kimpton 1940-02-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Writes cheque to “Maybelle Kempr Bevans? Paid in fuel on curtains” $40.03 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Professor C.R. Hoover, Wesleyan University RE: Thanks Hoover for his kind invitation but explains that he
has already accepted an invitation from Professor and Mrs. Krieble. [Hoover’s letter to LP: 1940-01-20] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
- Letter from Dr. Maurice Huggins, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Regrets LP will be unable to come
to the Gibson Island Conference. Asks him to recommend someone from his lab who could come and present a paper on x-ray or
electron diffraction work. [Letters from LP to Huggins 1940-01-19, 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bruce Hicks, University of Wyoming, RE: Responds that he has written the recommendation for Hicks to
Prof. Stewart at Missouri. Reports they are getting Hollerith punched-card machines to use in the x-ray and electron diffraction
work. Sends greetings to Hick’s family. [Letters from Hicks to LP 1940-01-22, 1940-02-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Alfred L. Loomis, New York to LP RE: Acknowledges letter of December 20th and informs LP that Dr. and Mrs. Loomis will be in Pasadena the weekend of February 9th and invites LP and AHP to a meal. [Letter from LP to Loomis 1939-12-20, Letter from LP to Loomis 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from J. H. Matthews to LP RE: Thanks LP for information concerning Osborne and Axelrod. [Letter from LP to Matthews
1940-01-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Professor O. M. Stewart, Department of Physics, University of Missouri RE: LP heard that Dr. Bruce Hicks
is applying for appointment as instructor in Stewart’s department. LP states that he is very well acquainted with Hicks and
gives his opinion of him as a man and researcher. [Letter from LP to Hendricks 1939-07-21] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends the paper by
Maresh and Willard not be accepted for publication. Gives his reasons. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hugo Theorell, Medioinaka Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, RE: States that things must not be
going well in Sweden because of the mail delay and the changed working conditions. Discusses and attaches a separate sheet
regarding Theorell’s questions regarding ferric compounds. States that when he receives the cytochrome papers he will work
on them and haave them published. [Letters from Dr. Hugo Theorell to LP 1939-12-18, 1940-08-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Oxford, to LP RE: Describes life at Oxford during the war and his most recent work, including
a lecture on valency. Hopes to visit the U.S. after the war. Describes the critical opinion of Europeans on work done by Americans.
Discusses some of the politics of Germany and some possible war strategies. Discusses the current weather and what some of
their mutual colleagues are doing. [Letter from LP to Dr. Leslie E. Sutton 1940-04-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
- Letter from Arthur Rose, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Invites LP to visit Pennsylvania State College and
speak to the local ACS chapter when LP comes east in May. Offers to pay any related expenses. [Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur
Rose 1940-02-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Report on accident in Organic Chemistry Laboratory written by HJ Lucas. Mr. Hardin was preparing a reaction which ended up
on fire. Mr. Buchzik successfully put out the fire twice but the third time there was an explosion and both men were cut by
glass and Mr. Hardin was burned. Both returned to work the next day. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials
re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from C. M. A. Stine, Vice President, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., States that LP’s request for a post-doctorate
fellowship has been forwarded on to Dr. E. K. Bolton and that the request for personnel has been forwarded on to the Nylon.
[Letter from LP to Dr. C. M. A. Stine 1940-01-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: S: Correspondence, 1940, #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Has no further comments
on the McBain manuscript. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File
2.5]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Has asked the Treasurer to send him a check
as an advance of expenses to attend the first meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation,
1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Simon Bauer RE: Thanks him for his letter and the reprint, which he has not yet had time to study. [Note
from Bauer to LP 1940-01-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #24, file:(Bauer, Simon H., 1937-1938, 1940, 1942, 1961)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Degard RE: Congratulates him on his election to professorship. [Filed under LP Correspondence
Box: #91, file:(Degard, Charles, 1936-1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. E.C. Gilbert, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College, RE: Thanks him for the letter of congratulations.
Notes that his duties with the Guggenheim Foundation so far have included reading 1600 applications. [Letter form Gilbert
to LP 1940-01-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Suggests that Dr. E.W. Hughes
may be able to present a paper on crystal structure at the conference this summer. [Letter from Huggins to LP 1940-01-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred L. Loomis, Tuxedo Park, New York RE: Accepts invitation to a meal the weekend of February 9th, specifically on February 11th. Invites Dr. and Mrs. Loomis to tea Sunday afternoon and gives directions. [Letter from Loomis to LP 1940-01-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from George N. Tyson, Jr., chemistry instructor, Pomona College, to LP RE: Sends the results and analysis of the magnetic
measurements of salicylaldehyde compounds. Handwritten in the bottom left margin: “Answered 2/5/40.” [Filed under LP Correspondence:
#410.5]
- Letter from LP to Prof. William Ure, Dept of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, RE: Thanks Ure for the letter about
Mr. Herd and states Wilson has been doing excellent work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. van Wesep, Chief, Information Service, The Rockefeller Foundation, RE: Sends some photographs
of the Crellin Laboratory of Chemistry and states he will send some more newer ones soon. [Letters from H. B. van Wesep to
LP 1940-01-23, from LP to H. B. van Wesep 1940-01-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #427.2]
- Letter from LP to Carl Neimann RE: Requests the table on the roof be brought in out of the sun and possibly given to Hertenstein.
[Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States he has been assured that the I.B.M.
Corp. will supply the machines, but the contract has not been signed. States he will send an estimate of the cost of the machines’
upkeep soon. [Letters from LP to Mr. Roy Stephens 1940-01-23, Employee’s Agreement Contract 1940-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Robert D. Bright RE: acknowledges receipt of application and will inform Bright if an opening becomes
available. Offers a position as a research assistant and asks for references. [Letters from Bright to LP 1940-01-22, 1940-02-03] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Professor Robert E. Swain, Stanford University. RE: Shall be glad to have Leighton visit. Is leaving for
New York on February 14th. Hopes the visit can be arranged before that time. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from L.G.S. Brooker, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak, to LP RE: Informs him that he will send the paper in as
is if LP does not have the time to look it over. [Letter from LP to Brooker 1940-02-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. van Wesep, Chief, Information Service, The Rockefeller Foundation, RE: Encloses four photographs
of the Crellin Laboratory and provides a brief explanation of each. [Letters from LP to H. B. van Wesep 1940-01-30, 1940-02-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #427.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Winch, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University RE: Thanks her for writing him about
the error in the calculation of the heat of formation of diketopiperzine from its heat of combustion, explained they published
the wrong series of calculations and how it did not make enough difference to correct. Says the program of the conference
at the New York Academy looks interesting and he is sorry to not be attending. [Letter from Winch to LP 1940-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.12]
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