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April
  • Bank Statement, Account balance: $285.57. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Journal of the American Association of University Women. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
  • Monthly Bulletin of the Washington Association for Union Now, Vol 1 No 3. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.1]
  • Union Now Bay Region Bulletin, Vol 1 No 2. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.3]
  • Union Now Bulletin Vol 2 No 4, front page article “Great Spread of Federal Union Idea in First Year.” [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
April 1
  • AHP writes cheque to "Kloke's Beverage Store," $1.44. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from B. L. MacChesney, Manager, IBM Service Bureau, to Caltech, Gates and Crellin Laboratory, RE: Gives the Service Agreement Number for the Electric Accounting Machine Service. Encloses the Job Service Agreement. [Letters from LP to Mr. A. A. Burgoyne, Jr. March 7, 1940, from Irvin Stewart to LP June 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
  • Letter from Carrol C. Sachs to LP RE: States he heard LP speak on the Electron Beam Spectrometer years ago at Pomona College, and asks if LP has any reprints on equipment or work related to this topic. [Letter from LP to Mr. Carrol C. Sachs April 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from H. Bateman to LP RE: Asks if LP will look over a bibliography he is creating to make sure he didn't make any important omissions. [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. L. G. Longsworth, Rockefeller Institute RE: Informs Longsworth of intent to build an electrophoresis apparatus. Also informs that letter will be carried by Mr. James E. Lu Valle, who is taking his doctorate at the Institute and who will be working on the design of this apparatus. Invites and requests that Longsworth discuss apparatus with Lu Valle. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Encloses a statement of his expenses for his last trip east. Thanks him for arranging for him to be a member of the Committee of Selection this year. Enjoyed taking part in it. Looks forward to seeing him in New York. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.16]
  • Letter from William Lloyd Evans, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State, to LP RE: Replies that the celebrations are now being restricted to Ohio scientists as their funding was pre-empted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting held in December. Hopes to see LP at the Cincinnati Meeting. [Letter from LP to Evans March 30, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.3, file:(Evans, William Lloyd, 1930, 1936-1940)]
  • Note from Carl L. A. Schmidt, Div. of Biochemistry, University of California Medical School, to LP RE: Regrets he was away during LP's last visit and hopes he can meet up with LP in June and have a chat about proteins. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Propositions Submitted by David Pressman for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
April 2
April 3
  • Letter from LP to F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, RE: Thanks him for the copies of the leaflet of dedication speeches. Apologizes for being unable to contribute a manuscript of his speech. [Letter from Gilfillan to LP March 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Helen French, Department of Chemistry, Wellesley College, RE: Suggests “The Structural Chemistry of Blood” as a title for his lecture at Wellesley on April 30th. Also suggests “The Structure of Molecules and the Nature of the Chemical Bond” as a ‘less gruesome' choice. Details travel plans for AHP and himself and adds that they will be pleased to have dinner with French before the lecture. [Letter from LP to French November 22, 1939] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #121.4, file:(French, Helen)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor C.R. Hoover, Wesleyan University, RE: LP suggest that the title of his lecture, on May 4th, be: “The Structure of Molecules and the Nature of the Chemical Bond.” [Hoover's reply: April 5, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Vernon K. Krieble RE: LP suggests that the title of his lecture on May 3, at Trinity College be: “The Structural Chemistry of Blood.” He will inform Krieble their traveling plans when they are confirmed. [Krieble's reply to LP: April 11, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
  • Letter from LP to Ralph Beebe RE: Suggests titles for his four May lectures at Amherst College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27.4, file:(Beebe, Ralph A., 1939-1940)]
April 4
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $29.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Dr. J.G. Kirkwood, Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University to LP RE: Replies to LP's letter to Prof. Papish as he is on leave this term. Writes that they will be unable to hire Hughes this year, but are willing to help him find a position. (Note under text re: draft of a letter from LP to Kirkwood concerning the agreement between Papish and LP in regards to Hughes temporary stint at Caltech and return to Cornell after two years.) [Letter from Kirkwood April 17, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Letter from Krebs Pigment and Color Corporation to LP RE: Sends a label for their display “The Story of Chemical Dry Colors” in the exhibit room at Caltech stating “For Display Purposes Only” as water has been substituted for many of the chemicals. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Philip S. Fodd RE: Reports that Mr. Robert A Spurr has shown successful prosecution of research and submission of a report. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas. 30 ½ mo salary -$5 loaned to her + $4 extra pay for extra days - =” $29.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
April 5
  • AHP writes cheque to "Pasadena Corset Shop," $19.21. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from A.N. Winchell, Chairman of the Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Says there is a possibility they might wish to employ an x-ray crystallographer and wish to have his suggestions for suitably trained men. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from C.R. Hoover to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and is pleased with the topic he has chose for the lecture. Asks LP if he needs any further help in planning for the meetings. [LP's letter: April 3, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, RE: Responds that they are all pleased that he has accepted the fellowship at Caltech, and it will be fine for him to start on October 1st. Adds that he will not be at the Cincinnati meeting, so they will have to discuss Eyster's potential trip to New York through letters over the summer. Notes that Eyster will be free to work as much as he wants in spectroscopy. [Letters from Eyster to LP March 22, 1940, June 20, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.7, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Carrol C. Sachs RE: Regrets that there are no more reprints of the article on electron diffraction by Dr. L. O. Brockway, but that it can be found in Review of Modern Physics. [Letter from Carrol C. Sachs to LP April 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Requests that requisitions on the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular Structure, Rockefeller Fund, Apparatus and Supplies, and the Punched Card Fund signed by Dr. Sturdivant be honored. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Hertenstein, Superintendent Buildings and Grounds RE: Requests that Mr. Evans, and Mr. Hennick, both janitors be removed from service. The two men have a habit of spending time sitting in the dark in a seminar room, which was called to LP's attention when he attempted to have a meeting in the seminar room with President Conant from Harvard and some department members and found the janitors there. [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: Has read the manuscript by Dr. Libby. Is of the opinion that he needs to go over the manuscript and correct it. Makes suggestions. Suggests that Libby publish on manganese now. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of American Chemical Society. RE: Has read the paper by Senti and Harker. Hesitates to recommend that the paper not be published until further work is done. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Ralph Beebe to LP RE: Informs him of the schedule and locations for LP's lectures while at Amherst in May. Also mentions information on lodgings and formal dinners LP is to attend. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27.4, file:(Beebe, Ralph A., 1939-1940)]
  • Telegram from LP to W. S. Schaefer, Cornell University Press. RE: Giving permission, and also telling him to tell the publishers to correct something in their second edition of the book. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]
  • Telegram to LP from W. S. Schaefer, Cornell University Press. RE: Requesting permission to select the cover of their book, to save a week before going to publisher. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]
April 6
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mrs. R. Eidemiller," $2.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Sends proposed budget for 1940-41. Enclosed are the final budget papers as well as the papers used to create the budget. The budget is tentative. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to W. C. Price, Physical Chemistry Lab at Cambridge. RE: LP thanking him for the correction made on the nitrogen dioxide error in a visual in his first edition, so that he could fix it before the second edition came out. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Enclosed copy of the suggested budget for the Rockefeller Fund for 1940-41. LP will be in NY from April 11, 1940 to April 17, 1940 and will see Weaver when he is there. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.9]
  • Letter from Lewis E. Miller, Ohio Northern University to LP RE: Requests permission to quote LP's data on Crystal Radii and Univalent Crystal Radii of Ions from The Nature of the Chemical Bond for a manuscript on advanced inorganic chemistry. Also requests permission to use a drawing and requests a reproduction of the plate. [Letter from Secretary to Miller April 11, 1940, Letter from LP to Miller May 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.7, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Note from Donald Youngbar to LP RE: Asks permission to tear down the old Pauling house, offers to clean up the yard, and also wishes for the lumber from the house. [Letter from LP to Youngbar May 17, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.2]
April 7
  • AHP writes cheque to "C.J. Gould," $5.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Prof. Dr. H. John to LP RE: Requests assistance in finding work in the U.S. Describes his experience as a professor at the German university in Prague from 1915 until 1939. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.7, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Writes cheque to "AC Vroman," $5.92. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Bode's," $17.42. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Bullock's," $82.48. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "F.C. Nash," $3.53. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "F.W. Mather Co.," $2.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Helms Bakeries," $4.39 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Richfield Oil," $9.19. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Sanitary Laundry," $1.79. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Santa Fe," $268.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "So. Cal. Edison Co.," $8.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "So. Cal. Telephone Co.," $5.80." [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "So. Counties Gas Co.," $9.32. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Standard Oil Co.," $7.56. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Union Oil Co.," $3.94. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Bodes” $17.42 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Bullock's” $82.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “C. J. Gould” $5.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Gas Co” $9.42 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mother” $2.58 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Nash” $3.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Richfield” $9.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “So Cal Edison” $8.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Standard Oil” $7.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil” $3.94 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Voroman?” $5.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Helms” $4.39 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Sanitary” $1.79 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Teleph.” $5.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
April 8
  • Letter from Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith to LP RE: Notes he has read LP's paper “A Theory of the Color of Dyes.” Requests information on the forthcoming publication mentioned in the last paragraph. [Letter from Goldsmith to LP May 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Manuscript: Speech for Union Now. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.2]
  • Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union Notes for Headquarters. RE: discusses Lee Shippey's speech at Occidental College, AHP and Miss Little appointed as Program Committee, open meeting in April, Hughes-Page debate, and 10 doctors willing to have bulletins in waiting room, and more membership cards due to effective telephoning. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
April 9
  • Letter from Emma Carr to LP RE: Discusses details of AHP and LP's coming visit to Mount Holyoke College in May. (Note in pen: “Ansd”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.8, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from George B. Pegram, Harold C. Urey, Enrico Fermi, and Edmond W. Sinnott to LP RE: Discusses a second International Congress of Pure and Applied Science to be held in New York during the world's fair, in spite of the war. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #304.11, file: (Pegram, George P.)] [Also, copies are filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1, #365.5]
  • Letter from Prof. W.N. Lacey, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Caltech to Prof. E.O. Wilson, Department of Chemistry, Yenching University in China cc: LP RE: Replies that they have little to offer him as they have no special research facilities relating to either ceramics or leather chemistry, and none of their current research matches his interests. States that they cannot foresee any funds which would be available to help him even if he was interested in their research, and lists off the fields of research they have at Caltech, ends by suggesting that he contact LP. [Letter from Wilson to Lacey March 2, 1940, letter from Lacey to Wilson April 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
April 10
  • Letter from Dr. Walter J. Moore, Jr., to LP RE: Informs LP that he has been awarded a National Research Fellowship and would like to come work at Caltech. Discusses his plan to research to structure of a simple tripeptide. Adds that he is also writing Dean Tolman to receive formal permission to research at Caltech. (Note under text: Ans'd. OK, perhaps work Cu or Ni salt. [Letter from LP to Moore June 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.14, file: (Moore, Jr., Walter J.)]
  • Letter from Prof. W.N. Lacey, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Caltech to Prof. E.O. Wilson, Department of Chemistry, Yenching University in China cc: LP RE: Writes that since writing his last letter, he received word that there is the possibility of as small amount of money being available to undertake the start of a study of dental cements, which he thought would be of interest to Wilson, but emphasizes the uncertainty of it all. [Letter from Lacey to Wilson April 9, 1940, letter from Wilson to Lacey May 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: Pegler, Westbrook. “Declares Record of Hitlerism is Only Propaganda Germans Need Fear”, The Chicago Daily News. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Lock the Back Door”, The Chicago Daily News. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Sudden War in Scandinavia Means Temporary End of All its People Held Most Dear”, The Chicago Daily News. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Tragedy in the North” “The Strategic Picture”, The New York Times. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.2]
  • Political cartoon: “The Spoiler”, The Chicago Daily News. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.3]
April 11  (New York)
April 12  (New York)
  • Lecture: “A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies” at Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
April 13  (New York)
  • Handwritten notes. RE: Questions and quotes from other books about his latest work. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Joseph O. Hirschfelder, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Reports he has received the Lalor Foundation Fellowship and is interested in coming to Caltech to work on the theory of color. Adds that he can begin work in February, after finishing his teaching responsibilities first semester. (Note under text: “Ansd”) [Letter from Hirschfelder to LP January 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.8, file:(Hirschfelder, Joseph)]
April 14  (New York)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Nancy Bowman," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
April 15  (New York)
April 16  (New York)
  • Pasadena Chapter Federal Union Notes for Headquarters. RE: discusses ticket sales for upcoming debate, membership dues, $40.00 in treasury, and effectively telephoning for increased membership. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
April 17  (Philadelphia)
April 18  (Philadelphia)
  • The American Philosophical Society General Meeting Program April 18-20. Also contains notes taken by AHP. [Filed under AHP Assorted Invitations, Programs, and Flyers: Box # 3.012, Folder 12.1] Also: [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
April 19  (Philadelphia)
  • Letter from Dexter M. Keezer, President, Reed College, to LP RE: Requests LP recommend a candidate for an instructorship in chemistry. Stresses that Reed is a teaching college and that the candidate's primary duties would be academic. Encloses criteria for faculty of the college. (Notes in left margin: “Music Wife is Belgian. Dutch, French, German Speaks English very well.”) [Letter from LP to Keezer May 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
April 22  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from O.J. Backus to LP RE: Asks if Caltech could identify the chemical contents of some cleaning supplies he has. [Letter from Chemistry Secretary to Backus April 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Writes cheque to "Willard Hotel," $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
April 23  (Washington, D.C.)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Nancy Bowman," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Grace H. Grimmel, Department of Physiological Chemistry, John Hopkins School of Medicine, to Judith Rooke, Secretary, Gates Laboratory, Caltech, RE: Sends information about the type of carbon paper she uses, as requested by Dr. Davies. Encloses some samples. [Letter from Rooke to Grimmel May 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from James R. Angell, Educational Counselor, National Broadcasting Company, to LP RE: Invites LP to be a member of the advisory group for the production of educational radio programs. Mentions that his name was suggested to them in a survey conducted to determine the leading names in educational fields. Requests his help in improving the quality of their public service programs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #283.3, file:(National Broadcasting Company)]
  • Letter from Walter H. Trumbull, Director of Admissions at Middlesex School, to LP. Informs LP that Linus, Jr. was not among the winners of the Middlesex Prize Scholarship competition. Says that he still ranked in the upper fifth of private secondary school students by the Education Records Bureau in all the tests he took. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.006
April 24  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation to the committee. RE: Informs them that at the last meeting, the committee voted to recommend a usage of the gamma symbol. Agrees with the recommendation, with a few suggested changes. Asks if they approve of the proposed recommendations. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from John D. Barter to Mrs. Dunham, RE: informs of intent to drop in to visit, but did not. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
  • Letter from T. L. Swenson, Director, Western Regional Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, to LP RE: Sends a copy of the survey report and is glad LP will serve as a technical collaborator for the Western Regional Laboratory. [Letter from LP to Dr. T. L. Swenson May 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Sees Germ ‘Cure'”, Pasadena (California) Post, April 24, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
April 25  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Margaret Williams to LP RE: Is doing a study on radium as a term project, and asks for any information possible. [Letter from dept. secretary to Williams April 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Prof. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests LP help find a position for Dr. Fritz Lipmann, a highly respected enzyme chemist. Suggests that the Rockefeller Foundation may be willing to fund him. Mentions that he was glad to hear that LP's illness is not too serious. [Letter from LP to Hogness April 30, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Mr. Pauling to Speak at Open Lecture”, Wellesley College (Massachusetts) News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings 1940n.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Mr. Pauling to Speak at Open Lecture”, Wellesley College News, April 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.6]
April 26  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Dept. Secretary to Margaret Williams RE: Replies that the only information they could give her about radium would be highly technical, suggests she go to her library and use its references, adds that Encyclopedia Brittanica has a long article that should be valuable. [Letter from Williams to LP April 25, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from the Secretary to LP, Chemistry Division to O.J. Backus RE: Sends the card of a testing laboratory, as Caltech does not perform such analyses. [Letter from Backus to LP April 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • White House East Entrance Card for AHP at 3:30. [Filed under AHP Assorted Invitations, Programs, and Flyers: Box #3.012, Folder #12.2]
April 27  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Roscoe G. Dickinson to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Requesting Noyes Fellowship be awarded to Thor Rubin for one year beginning 7/1/40 for $1200 conditional on securing his doctor's degree. This recommendation is made by the Chemistry Division Council with Professor Pauling's assent. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Willard Hotel," $24.89. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
April 30  (Massachusetts)
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Thorfin Hogness, Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Regrets he has no positions available for Lipmann, reporting that they only need an immunologist for next year. Adds that he will need to return to San Francisco to determine the nature of his illness, which has been diagnosed as either nephritis or nephrosis. [Letter from Hogness to LP April 25, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
  • Letter from W.V. Green, Washington High School, Portland Public Schools, to LP RE: Sends a paper by a Portland air-conditioning engineer and requests that LP comment on it, as his knowledge as a high school chemistry teacher is not sufficient to adequately evaluate the argument. [Letter from LP to Green July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]