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- Note [no date] from Dr. William Hume-Rothery, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, to LP RE: Agrees to have
the manuscript printed in the Journal of Physical Chemistry, despite the delay. Requests that the proofs and 150 reprints
be sent to him. Reports that they are still devoting 50% of their time to academic research despite the war. Requests LP send
any reprints on alloy structures of cohesion in solids or liquids. Notes that they will reimburse LP for all expenses associated
with the manuscript. [Letters from LP to Hume-Rothery 1940-01-16, 1940-03-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- A structural interpretation of the acidity of groups associated with the hemes of hemoglobin and hemoglobin derivatives. J. Biol. Chem. 132 (February 1940): 769-779. Written by: Charles D. Coryell and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications: 1940p.1]
- Pamphlet “Trade Agreements Senate Ratification?” RE: provides information on trade agreements and tariffcs. [Filed under AHP:
Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
- Union Now Bulletin Vol 2 No 2, front page article “Gallup Finds 2,000,000 in US Want Union Now.” [Filed under AHP: Federal
Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
- The New York Correspondent Vol 2 No 2. Dr. Muzumdar to Speak on India Looks at Union Now. [Filed under Publications re: Union
Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1914, 1939-1941: Box # 5.008, Folder 8.8]
- Monthly Bulletin of the Washington Association for Union Now, Vol 1 No 1. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal
Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.1]
- Letter from Lee S. Shippey, Theodore Dunham Jr., and LP, to all interested in “Union Now” RE: outlines brief history of Pasadena
Chapter of Federal Union and announces the opening of the Pasadena Chapter’s headquarters. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union,
Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.2]
- Letter from L. H. Reyerson, Prof. and Administrative Assistant, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Asks for LP’s opinion of
Dr. Laurence Brockway because of the distinct possibility that the University of Minnesota would like to hire him as a physical
chemist next year. [Letter from Lp to Prof. L. H. Reyerson 1940-02-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Miss Grace E. Sage RE: Requests a check made for Bruce Moservey. [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 S.C. Lind, Dean, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, RE: Writes that Dr. Hume-Rothery requests
that the proofs of his article be sent to him via airmail. Notes that the bill should be sent to LP. [Letters from LP to Lind
1940-01-16, 1940-03-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. K. Summerbell RE: Because Dr. Beach is conducting a study of the structure of dioxene and diosadiene,
LP will not need the samples as requested previously. [R.K. Summerbell’s letter: 1939-12-04] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #372]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: Recommends to him William
J. Howell, Jr., a student at Cal Tech who is considering transferring for financial reasons. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Letter from E. Rabinowitch, Research Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE: Inquires about the nature of the structure
of phthalocyanines. There are two molecular structure drawings (fig. 1 and fig. 2) at the bottom of the page. [Letter from
LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch 1940-02-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #326.1]
- Writes cheque to “Marie Kaysor [for] table & chairs” $51.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Gustav Albrecht RE: Informs Mr. Albrecht that it will not be possible for him to use the x-ray machine
because of anticipated increase in x-ray use. [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. Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Has nearly finished reading the applications. Acknowledges
receipt of the check. Informs him of his travel plans. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation,
1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Barrett, CIT RE: Requests orders amounting to $5800 previously charged on the Chemistry fund be transferred
to be charged on the Rockefeller Fund. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Glenn Seaborg, Gilman Hall, University of California, RE: Requests a small amount of uranium hexafluoride
to investigate its structure. [Letter from Glenn Seaborg to LP 1940-02-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.2]
- Contract titled “Employee’s Agreement RE: Use of International Business Machines.” Details the restrictions placed upon work
done with the machines loaned by I.B.M. [Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-01-30, Copy of Contract 1940-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Copy of Contract between International Business Machines Corp. and CalTech. States what machines are being loaned, what CalTech
is required to do for transport of machines, and what purposes the machines can be used for. [Contract 1940-02-03, memo from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett 1940-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from Robert D. Bright to LP RE: thanks LP for letter of January 30th. Informs that he has already accepted a fellowship at another university. Asks to have his application held over for the
next year. [Letter from LP to Bright 1940-01-30] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to L. Brooker, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak, RE: Sends comments on Brooker’s manuscript, which he looks
forward to seeing published. Apologizes for the delay and mentions that he has written Lamb. [Letter from Brooker to LP 1940-01-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Note from Dr. Clarence Foz, Dentist, to Cal Tech, RE: Requests the formula for making acrelic resin, to be used in making
artificial dentures. [Letter from Chemistry to Fox 1940-05-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Prof. William West, Department of Chemistry at New York University to LP RE: Replies that he appreciates the generosity
of LP’s reply, plans on spending most of his time in Pasadena, and suggests that spectral investigation of gas-liquid and
solution transitions could form a profitable subject of research during his stay. [Letter from LP to West 1940-01-23, letter from West to LP 1940-08-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co 2 months. $20.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.7]
- Writes cheque to “Helen Weijard? Washing” $4.51 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from David Pressman to LP RE: applies for a Noyes Fellowship in Chemistry in order to extend the research on the hydration
of olefinic compounds in aqueous solution. Gives details of the investigation and has a report attached. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscript
of Mr. Booker be accepted for publication. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. E.K. Bolton, Chemical Director, Dupont, to LP RE: Sends information regarding the proposed fellowship plans
for 1941-1942. Regrets that they were unable to send one of their chemists trained in the spinning of fibers to Cal Tech.
[Letter from LP to Bolton 1940-02-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech to Dr. Clarence Fox RE: Regrets that they are not able to give him
the formula for making acrelic resin. [Note from Fox to Cal Tech 1940-02-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Joseph E. Mayer, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Recommends to him Dr. Elliott Montroll,
a young mathematician who is seeking a position. Asks LP to help find a suitable place for him. [Letter from LP to Mayer 1940-02-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mayer, Joseph)]
- Letter from Robert Mixer to Chemistry Department RE: Requests a complete list of LP’s publications. [Letter from Secretary
to Mixer] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from E.L. White, Elco Welding Works to LP RE: Wonders if he could assist them in developing a mechanical or chemical
device which would neutralize the smoke from diesel engines operating on the highways, and adds that they would cover the
cost of testing and research. [Letter from secretary of LP to White 1940-02-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence:443.8]
- Letter from secretary of LP to E.L. White, Elco Welding Works RE: Regrets to say that they can’t be of any help in developing
a mechanical or chemical device that will neutralize the smoke from diesel engines. [Letter from White to LP 1940-02-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from S. Macon Cowles, Jr., Inter-democracy Federal Union Intercollegiate Organizing Committee, to Student IFU-ers,
RE: encourages students interested in Federal Union to become involved. Also includes handwritten note to LP asking him to
distribute this material to interested students. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from LP to Professor Haagen-Smit RE: Requests a budget be made for Mr. Wawra because he tends to be careless and in
order to minimize the loss, supplies will only be issued to him within this budget. [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 Prof. E. C. G. Stueckelberg, Insitut de Physique, Universite de Geneve, to LP RE: Inquires about the lack of response
by LP on the book Prof. A. Sommerfeld sent last autumn, and asks LP to send a response to Geneva. [Letter from LP to Prof.
E. C. G. Stueckelberg 1940-03-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edwin Cohn RE: Thanks him for the preprints and adds that he has no comments to add. [Letter from Cohn
to LP 1940-01-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Cohn, Edwin, J. 1939-1940, 1942, 1944, 1947)]
- Letter form LP to L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Regrets that he has not yet found a suitable candidate for the position
at Deep Springs. Invites Kimpton and his wife to have lunch at the Paulings’ new house while in Pasadena. [Letters from Kimpton
to LP 1940-01-25, 1940-02-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch, research Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, MIT, RE: Explores the nature of hydrogen bonds
in a phthalocyanine molecule. Admits that he has an intermediate position on that question. [Letters from Dr. E. Rabinowitch
to LP 1940-02-02, and 1940-02-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: # 326.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. van Wesep, Chief, Information Service, The Rockefeller Foundation, RE: Sends two additional photographs
of the Crellin Laboratory. [Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. van Wesep 1940-01-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #427.2]
- Notes of Worker’s Meeting of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007,
Folder 7.4]
- Letter from LP to Prof. L. H. Reyerson, University of Minnesota, RE: Describes Dr. Lawrence Brockway as having a good personality,
strong work ethic, and capable of teaching both advanced courses and large, undergraduate classes. [Letter from L. H. Reyerson
to LP 1940-02-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Joe Manildi, President, Tau Beta Pi RE: Nominates Mr. Edward Webster Crellin for honorary membership
in Tau Beta Pi. [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 Philip A. Seighton, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University to LP RE: Informs LP that Seighton will be nearby
the following weekend and plans to drop by LP’s house Monday morning, Feb 12th at about 9:30am. Inquires if another time would be better. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from J.G. Ashton to LP RE: Looks forward to meeting him at the symposium at Harvard and asks him to stop in and give
a lecture at Pennsylvania State college during his trip to Cambridge. [Letter from LP to Ashton 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. Robert Mixer RE: Encloses a complete list of LP’s publications. [Letter from Mixer to Chemistry
Department 1940-02-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Writes cheque “Pasadena Community Chest. Charity” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Prof. Harold C. Urey, Executive Officer of the Department, Dept of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Hopes
that Cal Tech will encourage some of its graduating students to apply for assistantship at Columbia. Describes the positive
nature of the Chemistry and Physics Departments. [Letters from Ivy A. Bracking, Secretary to Prof. Urey, to LP 1940-01-22, from LP to Prof. Harold C. Urey 1940-02-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Letter from Glenn Seaborg, Dept. of Chemistry, University of California, from LP RE: States that they don’t have any uranium
hexafluoride to send to LP. Describes the outcomes of various experiments they have done involving and considerations of working
with this highly poisonous compound. [Letter from LP to Glenn Seaborg to 1940-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E.K. Bolton RE: Replies that he understands they are unable to part with a chemist trained in the spinning
of fibers, but will keep them informed of their methods of working on protein structure. Expresses hope that there will be
a pre-doctoral Dupont fellowship at Cal Tech in the future. [Letter from Bolton to LP 1940-02-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from A.G. Morkill, Secretary, Universities China Committee in London, to LP RE: Thanks him for the news on Dr. C.S.
Lu’s progress at Cal Tech. [Letters from LP to Morkill 1940-01-22, 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Mayer, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, RE: Replies that he will keep Mayer’s
student Elliott Montroll in mind if he hears of any position openings. States that he plans to be at Columbia, which he has
never visited, from Saturday through Monday, although he will not be speaking at the seminar. [Letter from Mayer to LP 1940-02-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mayer, Joseph)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Rose, Penn. State College, RE: States he would like to visit Penn. State College, but will not
have time during his upcoming visit to the East. [Letter from Arthur Rose to LP 1940-01-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from Franklin Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Student Relations RE: Requests attention be called to inconsistency around
time required in Chemistry 46. [Letter from LP to Franklin Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Student Relations 1940-02-24] [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. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, RE: Inquires into Eyster’s plans for the
coming year, commenting that LP could help arrange something. Mentions Eyster’s paper on hydrazoic acid in the Journal of
Chemical Physics. Sends greetings from AHP and the lab. [Letter from Eyster to LP 1940-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from LP to L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Recommends William J. Howell for the teaching position at Deep Springs.
Describes his qualifications, mentioning that Howell would like to break from his graduate studies at Cal Tech to earn enough
money to complete his doctorate. Adds that he will be available for an interview when Kimpton is in Pasadena. [Letters from
LP to Kimpton 1940-02-09, from Kimpton to LP 1940-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from Prof. Joseph Murdoch, UCLA, to LP RE: Requests LP send his comments of Dr. J.D. McCullough who is under consideration
for promotion. Also thanks him for working on the ulexite problem. [Letter from LP to Murdoch 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #245, file:(McCullough, J.D.)]]
- Letter from Mrs. Clark B. Millikan to various Pasadena physicians RE: requests if they are interested in the “Union Now” idea,
if they would be willing to place copies of the enclosed pamphlet and the monthly bulletin in their reception room. [Filed
under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett, CIT RE: Discusses a funding misunderstanding between LP and Professor Haagen-Smit over materials.
LP suggests that the portion of the costs needing to be absorbed by the Chemistry Department not be taken from the Rockefeller
fund. Proposes a different way to get the funds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett RE: Requests a statement about the Noyes fund. [Filed under California Institute of Technology:
Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Memo from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CalTech, RE: Sends the contracts and asks to have them signed. [Copy of Contract
1940-02-03, Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Burgoyne, Jr. 1940-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Burgoyne, Jr., International Business Machines, Inc., RE: Returns copies of the contract, signed,
and asks if they can place an order for their cards to be punched. [Memo from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett 1940-02-14, to Mr. A. A. Burgoyne, Jr. 1940-03-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his interest in finding a candidate, but reports that
they will not need a new instructor this year as Mr. Lavatelli has decided to stay on another year. [Letters from LP to Kimpton
1940-02-09, 1940-02-14, from Kimpton to LP 1940-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from Eleanor M. Howes, Secretary, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Requests LP send his opinion of Rice’s
“Electronic Structure and Chemical Binding.” [Letter from LP to Howes 1940-03-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
- Writes cheque “Mira Loma H2O Co. Jan H2O ” $1.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Karl Paul Link to Max Bergmann, Rockefeller Institute, New York and LP RE: Reminds Bergmann and LP of recommendation
given by Link for Carl G. Niemann for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. Mentions issue of doubts
in the minds of committee members concerning Niemann’s capacity to work independently. Solicits help in a second application
and asks them to send notes directly to Secretary King. [Letter from LP to Link 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. E. Rabinowitch, Research Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE: Discusses the nature of the bonds
within porphine. [Letters from LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch 1940-02-09, and 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #326.1]
- Postcard from LP to Peter Pauling RE: “All day yesterday and today here has been some snow on the ground and the Mississippi
was frozen over!” [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953:
Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]
- Minutes from the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Educational Advisory Board. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Regrets that they will be unable to offer the job to William J. Howell,
as the current instructor, Mr. Lavatelli, has decided to stay on for another year. Apologizes for any inconvenience caused
by this news. [Letters from LP to Kimpton 1940-02-14, 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from Adriaan van Maanen, President, Students Fund, Inc., to LP RE: Details the finances of the Students Fund including
available funds and past expenditures for the past year. Asks LP to provide a contribution. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
#427.2]
- Letter from Thomas Alexander to LP: Informs him that he is looking for another job and wonders if LP knows of any openings
for a chemistry professor. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Anderson, Thomas, 1939-1945)]
- Letter from Howard Bishop, Chairman, Membership Committee, The Chemists’ Club to LP RE: Requests he recommend two outstanding
graduates to be considered for an award of one year’s free membership. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Richard Dodson to LP RE: Thanks him fro writing the letter to the National Research Council and for the reprints.
Requests he write another letter of recommendation for him to the Westinghouse Research Fellowship. [Letters from Dodson
to LP 1940-02-21, from LP to Dodson 1940-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter from Trent Doser, Inspector in Charge, US Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, District No.
20 to LP RE: Requests LP advises whether or not Kristen Finbak and Odd Hassel of Norway have left the country as their temporary
stay has expired. [Letter from LP to Trent Doser 1940-02-24] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019,
Folder #19.7]
- Letter from Dr. Richard Dodson to LP RE: Informs him that the letter of recommendation for the Westinghouse Fellowship should
be addressed to Dr. E. U. Condon. [Letters from Dodson to LP 1940-02-20, from LP to Dodson 1940-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter from S. S. Northington, GA S. S. Northington Agency, The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to LP RE: Encloses
check for $381.15 for policy #555,817. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from Florence R. Sabin, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends reprints of one of his papers and
one of Dr. Landsteiner’s, and discusses some controversy on his observations of dye-proteins and others’ observations. [Letter
from LP to Dr. Florence R. Sabin 1940-03-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Discusses his situation at expresses
interest in finding another position. Asks LP for any suggestions he may have. Discusses his research with infrared spectra,
noting that while non-chemistry, it is good experimental experience. Sends regards to AHP and the lab. [Letters from LP to
Eyster 1940-02-14, 1940-03-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Txe-Ching Huang, Department of Chemistry, National Associated Universities of the Southwest [China],
RE: Sends a letter of recommendation for Dr. Chia-Si Lu, who has been working with Dr. Stosick at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
- Article “‘Union Now’ Controversy Stirs Student Comment” in The California Tech. Argues the pros, written by W.B. Hebenstreit,
and cons, written by Howard Baller, of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
- Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, to Members of the Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them that it is necessary
to postpone the final meeting to March 23-24. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945),
Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. U. Condon RE: Sends his remarks on Richard Dodson, Dr. D.P. Stevenson, and Dr. J.N. Wilson, who are
being considered for a fellowship at the Westinghouse Research Labs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67, file:(Condon,
E. U., 1935-1936, 1940, 1945, 1955-1956, 1959-1960, 1964, 1966, 1983)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Dodson RE: Informs him he has sent the letter to Dr. Condon. [Letters from Dodson to LP 1940-02-20, 1940-02-21, 1940-03-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter from Oscar W. Giese, Counsellor at Law, to Cal Tech RE: Requests information regarding the possibility of carrying
out research on shrink-proofing wool at Cal Tech for a client interested in rights to any inventions resulting from such research.
[Letter from Cal Tech to Giese 1940-02-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. Feb. Payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin Feb payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of the minutes of the meeting.
[Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from LP to Thomas Anderson RE: Informs him that he will let Anderson know if he finds and opening. States that he
will probably see him at the A.C.S. meeting in Cincinnati. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Anderson, Thomas,
1939-1945)]
- Letter from LP to J.G. Ashton RE: Regrets to inform Ashton that he will not have time to visit Pennsylvania State College
during his trip East in April. [Letter from Ashton to LP 1940-02-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Regrets that the change in plans will prevent Howell from being planned,
but assures Kimpton that he will be willing to help find job candidates again in the future. Regrets that he and AHP will
be unable to make it to Deep Springs this year, but that they will be visiting Berkeley. Also discusses Eastern travel plans.
[Letters from Kimpton to LP 1940-02-19, from LP to Kimpton 1940-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. C.G. King, University of Pittsburgh, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. Carl G. Niemann, who has been nominated
for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists by Dr. Karl P. Link. (Accompanied by copies of correspondence
between King and Link) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Karl Paul Link, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin RE: Informs Link that LP has
sent information about Niemann to the American Society of Biological Chemists and comments that organization is ‘hide-bound.’
Comments that Niemann’s research is going well.[Letter from Link to Bergmann and LP 1940-02-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Joseph Murdoch, Department of Geology, UCLA, RE: Sends his opinions on Dr. J. D. McCullough, as requested.
[Letter from Murdoch to LP 1940-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #245, file:(McCullough, J.D.)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. C. Price, University Chemical Laboratory, Cambridge University, RE: Suggests Price contact Dr. H.D.
Springall at Oxford for information on the preparation of diacetylene. [Letter from Price to LP 1940-01-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch, Research Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, MIT, RE: Hypothesizes on the nature of hydrogen
atoms in porphines. States he is unsure of Rothemund’s results. [Letters from Dr. E. Rabinowitch to LP 1940-02-16, and from LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch 1943-05-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #326.1]
- Note from Prof. Alexander Todd, University of Manchester, to LP RE: Discusses their families and the state of LP’s laboratory
after some fire damage. Mentions his current work and the effects of the war. [Letters from LP to Prof. Alexander Todd 1939-08-11, 1940-03-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]
- Letter from LP to Franklin Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Student Relations RE: Informs Mr. Thomas that he spoke with Professor
Lucas about the inconsistency of hours in Chemistry 46 who will try to improve the situation. [Letter from Franklin Thomas,
Committee on Student Relations 1940-02-13] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Telegram from James B. Conant to LP RE: Suggests title for his lecture: A Ghost Returns to View the Scene or Changing Viewpoint
in Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Professor W. Huse 1940-02-26] [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 Trent Doser, Office of Inspector in Charge, US Department of Labor RE: States that Odd Hassel and Dr. Kristen
Finbak left last spring by automobile for the Eat on April 10 and sailed for Europe about a month later. [Letter from Trent
Doser to LP 1940-02-20] [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 Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Returns Weston’s “Be Thou The Bride.”
Thinks that Weston cannot be given the Guggenheim Fellowship because his writing is careless. Has a better opinion of Harold
Sinclair’s book. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from A. E. Remick, Assistant Prof., Wayne University, to LP RE: Recounts a past visit he had to Cal Tech and poses
a number of questions he had while reading “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Thanks LP and offers to answer any questions
LP may have should the event ever arise. There are a number of LP’s notes in pencil in the right-hand margin next to each
question. [Letter from LP to Prof. A. E. Remick 1940-07-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Note from George Standart to LP RE: Asks for LP’s advice whether he should attend CalTech or Deep Springs. Describes the kind
of educational experience he is looking for and discusses the trade-offs of both schools. [Letter from LP to Mr. George Standart
1940-02-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred L. Loomis, Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco, CA RE: Apologizes that the next meeting of the
Guggenheim Board of Selection has been changed and will now interfere with invitation of Loomis to spend weekend at El Monte.
Informs Loomis that LP is very busy this spring but still plans to spend a few days in Berkeley. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Clarence K. Streit to Wesley Winans Stout, Editor of Saturday Evening Post, RE: Responds to editorial published
about writer’s book Union Now, and dismisses any claims that the Federal Union, Inc. accepts foreign subsidies or is under foreign influence. [Filed under
AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett, CIT RE: Requests a check for $425 to send to New York per request from Professor L. Zechmeister
who wishes to use up some of his traveling expenses. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett, CIT RE: Asks if there are enough funds in the traveling expenses fund for him to attend
the meetings of the American Chemical Society, American Philosophical Society, and National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, Comptoller, CIT RE: Requests appointment of Dr. Norman Abrahamsen to Research Assistant
in chemistry with stipend of $100 per month from 2/1/40-5/31/40. Enclosed is letter from Edwin R. Buchman regarding the same
individual and appointment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Professor W Huse RE: States the title sent by Conant for his lecture is “A Ghost Returns to View the Scene,
or Changing Views in Organic Chemisrty” [Telegram from James B. Conant to LP 1940-02-24] [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 Herman Schneiderman to LP RE: writes to apply for a position as a post doctorate research associate. Gives information
on his training and experience. Picture and resume included. [Reply from LP 1940-02-29] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Clement, President, Atlanta University RE: gives strong recommendation of Mr. James E. Lu Valle
for an academic appointment at Atlanta. [Letter from LP to Jones 1939-10-17] [Letter from Clement to LP 1940-03-05] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
- Application for use of Auditorium Room 119 Kerckhoff for Professor Conant’s Lecture on Wednesday March 27, 1940 [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 WN Lacey to LP RE: Requests the Chemistry Division Council consider the recommendation that $200 be allocated
to the expense budget of Ch 167 and $500 be allocated to the salary of Professor Sage to permit an increase in the number
of fifth-year students in chemical engineering. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from WN Lacey to LP RE: States they have applications to date from nine of the Applied Chemistry seniors who wish to
be admitted to fifth-year work in chemical engineering. Discusses their qualifications and the extra work it will require
of Dr. Sage. Outlines the change in expenditures. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from Dr. Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: Invites him to stop at Ann Arbor on his next trip East. Asks about a position
at Cal Tech for a Dr. Stern from Germany and reports on current work in the lab in Michigan. [Letter from LP to Brockway 1940-03-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)]
- Letter from Lewis S. Ramsdell to LP RE: Ramsdell expects to arrive in Pasadena during the first week in May. Explains to
LP that he would like some help in the Fourier series, in the use of intensity corrections and in the types of bonding. [LP’s
letter: 1939-11-22] [LP’s reply: 1940-02-29] [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #334]
- Letter from Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech to Oscar W. Giese RE: Regrets that they will be unable to carry out
the research requested by Giese. [Letter from Giese to Cal Tech 1940-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Bruce Hicks, University of Wyoming, to LP RE: Discusses the job he is applying for in Missouri. States that
he will be publishing some work, and even if the letter is not published, will forward it to Hughes and Lewis. Encloses a
copy of the document, entitled “Compton Line Profiles Applied to Chemical Binding.” [Letter from LP to Hicks 1940-01-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “adoby?, no Arden” $19.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Harold C. Urey, Dept of Chemistry, Columbia University, RE: States that they usually only have two
graduate students who go on to doctorate work, and that this year’s students already have plans. States he will keep Urey
in mind in the future. [Letter from Prof. Harold C. Urey to LP 1940-02-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. George Standart RE: States CalTech’s physics, chemistry, and mathematic programs are more thorough,
but Deep Springs will cost less. Recommends Standart come to CalTech if he gets a scholarship, and invites Standart to come
discuss it more with him. [Note from George Standart to LP 1940-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Submits a letter by Chester Stock regarding
Vokes, Cressman, and de Terra. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013
File 13.16]
- Letter from John W. Green, Chairman, Lecture Committee, Deep Springs Student Body, to LP RE: Requests LP visit the school
with his family again this year, noting that any date after April 6th is acceptable. [Letter from LP to Green 1940-03-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Meeting minutes of the Division Council. [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 Professor Lewis S. Ramsdell RE: LP explains that he will probably arrive a week after Ramsdell’s arrival
to Pasadena. LP suggests that he discuss his work with Dr. Edward W. Hughes, who is expecting him. [Ramsdell’s letter: 1940-02-27] [Hughes’ next letter: 1940-03-04] [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #334]
- Letter from F. H. MacDougall, Chief, Division of Physical Chemistry, University of Minnesota to LP RE: Informs LP that there
will be a vacancy in the Division of Physical Chemistry and MacDougall is looking for a man to fill any rank depending on
qualifications. Requests list of suitable candidates. (Note: Eyster, Brockway, Tom Anderson (erased name) Stevenson, left
margin)[Letter from LP to MacDougall 1940-03-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from R. S. Tour, College of Engineering and Commerce, University of Cincinnati, to LP RE: Describes the comparison
study he is doing of chemical engineering curricula from a number of institutions and requests LP review the data from Cal
Tech and make any necessary revisions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Herman Schneiderman RE: acknowledges receipt of application for position as a post-doctorate fellow.
Regrets that no new appointments will be made but he will keep Schneiderman in mind for any that open in the future. [Letter
from Schneiderman to LP 1940-02-26] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Writes cheque “½ months Salary paid to March lab?” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Helen Wegard? Laundry” $4.15 [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: Recommends the manuscript
by Brooker. Has had an organic chemist read it. Reported no suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Gugenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him. Requests that he send a statement
of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
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