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- L. E. S. writes a review of: The Nature of the Chemical Bond and the Structure of Molecules and Crystals, by Linus Pauling. Despite a few criticisms concerning the compromise between accuracy and readability, L. E. S. highly
recommends LP’s book and calls it “the most valuable work on molecular structure in relation to chemistry which has appeared
for a number of years.” Review of Books–Transactions of the Faraday Soceity, 36, pp. 648-649. [LP Books: 1939b.1]
- Photo: A Mother’s Day card with a picture of Nora Gard Miller, Ava Helen’s mother. “Mother’s Day Greetings 1940" / “Nora Gard
Miller / Ava Helen’s mother 1940" / “Bruno” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #785] [Filed under LP Photo
Box: 1940i.24]
- Union Now Bulletin Vol 2 No 5, front page article “Have Britain and France Made New ‘Maryland Pact’?” [Filed under AHP: Federal
Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
- Monthly Bulletin for the Washington Association for Union Now, Vol 1 No 4. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal
Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.1]
- The California Federalist, Vol 1 No 1. Elizabeth Page and Rupert Hughes Prepare to Tangle on Federal Union Plan. [Filed
under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.2]
- Union Now Bay Region Bulletin, Vol 1 No 3. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009,
Folder 9.3]
- Circular from R. Frazier Potts, Manager of Inter-Democracy Federal Unionists, to Chartered Local Committees, Members of the
Council of Advisors, Speakers Committees, and the National Executive Committee, RE: informs of the growth of Inter-Democracy
Federal Unionists during the first year; encloses a chart displaying such growth. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box
# 5.004, Folder 4.1]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Mr. Pauling Gives Lecture”, Wellesley College News, May 2, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
- Letter from Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith to LP RE: Reminds LP of his previous letter requesting information on a forthcoming publication
mentioned in the article “A Theory of the Color of Dyes.” [Letters from Goldsmith to LP 1940-04-08, from LP to Goldsmith 1940-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- The Structural Chemistry of Blood, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, The Structure of Molecules and the Nature of the Chemical Bond, Wesleyan University, Middletown. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to Grace H. Grimmel, Department of Physiological Chemistry,
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, RE: Thanks her for the information on the carbon paper. [Letter from Grimmel to Rooke
1940-04-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Discusses work with the succinic arsanilic
acid compound and the production of a serum. Also discusses the relation between antibody excess and the formation of precipitates.
[Letter from LP to Landsteiner 1940-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Letter from Prof. E.O. Wilson, Department of Chemistry, Yenching University in China to Prof. W.N. Lacey, Department of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Replies that he might possibly be interested in participating in their study
of dental cements is suitable arrangements could be made, assumes that the manufacturers of the cements are supporting the
study and there is a possibility of consulting them regarding the special properties desired. Believes that the equipment
required would not be very specialized, but would have to look into the matter further to be able to make any statements for
certain. Attached: Handwritten note reading, “R.W.S.: Letter just received. Here is the file for your perusal. W.N.L.” [Letter
from Lacey to Wilson, 1940-04-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence:443.8]
- Transcript of debate between Elizabeth Page and Rupert Hughes on Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box
# 5.005, Folder 5.3]
- Letter form Max Bergman to LP RE: Introduces to him Dr. Chi-yuan Chou of Peking Union Medical College who will be visiting
Cal Tech before returning to China. (Note in pencil in top margin: “Put on reprint list”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box:
#74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Note from A. H. Sturtevant, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Encloses a counter statement for the peace
manifesto of the AASW. States he wants to get a few signatures on it and asks for LP to tell him if he agrees and if he can
get any more signatures from people LP knows. Asks LP to wire his response by May 10th. Handwritten on the statement: “Professor A H Sturtevant; Harvard Faculty Club; Cambridge, Mass.; I thoroughly approve you
statement stop. Perhaps it should be stronger. Linus Pauling.” [Letter from LP to Prof. A. H. Sturtevant 1940-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: # 370.4]
- Letter from S. J. Daly, Advertising Manager, Krebs Pigment and Color Corporation, to LP RE: Sends another warning label to
place on their display at Cal Tech to prevent the misuse of simulated chemicals in the display. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from T. D. Stewart to LP RE: Provides LP with details for his initiation into Alpha Chi Sigma on June 23. The Committee
will be covering the traveling expenses for both he and AHP. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
- Copy of a letter from Dr. Myron Prinzmetal to the Board of Directors, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Discusses the initial
advice of Dr. Prinzmetal for the formation of research in the Los Angeles area and the rise of the Cedars of Lebanon as an
important research hospital. Note in top margin discusses importance of letter. Enclosed is a listing of some of the subjects
on which Prinzmetal has published papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)]
- Letter from Lyndon F. Small, Journal of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health, to LP RE: Encloses “Relative Electronegativity,”
by Degering, and asks LP to rate the manuscript on suitability for publishing in the Journal of Organic Chemistry. Lists a
number of items to be considered in evaluation. Is a form letter with many hand written notes in the right margin regarding
specifics of this article. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lyndon F. Small 1940-07-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from Benjamin M. Siegel, Research Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE:
- Regrets that there are no openings for the next year and that he will be unable to work under LP, and asks if it is possible
to work at Cal Tech as a guest. Mentions his current work at MIT and states he would like to work on a theoretical problem.
[Letter from LP to Mr. Benjamin M. Siegel 1940-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, to LP RE: Asks LP to consider him for the
instructorship in Organic Chemistry at Cal Tech. Outlines his education and work history, as well as training. Encloses resume.
[Telegram from Geiger to LP 1940-05-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from T. E. Wilson to Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Wishes to have a general analysis made of a high grade white sand and heard
that their school makes such tests, wants to determine if it would be suitable for fine interior finishes and glass. Would
like suggestions of where to have it analyzed if they do not make such tests. [Letter from Dept. Secretary to Walton 1940-05-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Telegram from Dr. Walton B. Geiger to LP RE: Asks to be considered for the instructorship vacancy. Notes that detailed material
will follow via airmail. [Letters from Geiger to LP 1940-05-12, from LP to Geiger 1940-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Alex Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of America, to LP RE: Sends his manuscript on
electron diffraction. Discusses the paper. Notes that Dr. Springer is the co-author, and asks for his address so that they
may communicate. Asks to have David and Verner at Cal Tech read the paper. [Letter from Kossiakoff to LP 1940-09-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Photo: Dorothy Niemann’s first birthday party. Mrs. Pankhurst and Crellin Pauling standing outside near a baby carriage. Linda
Pauling holding baby Jimmie Poitras. Dorothy to the right of Linda. “1st Birthday Party Dorothy Louise Niemann / May 13, 1940--Pasadena / Mrs. Pankhurst, Crellin, Linda holding Jimmie Poitras, Dorothy”
Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #632] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.2]
- Photo: Dorothy Niemann’s first birthday party. Left to right: Crellin Pauling, Geddy [?], Linda Pauling, Dorothy, Jimmie Poitras,
Mrs. Poitras, Mrs. Niemann. “1st birthday party, Dorothy Louis Niemann / May 13, 1940--Pasadena / Crellin, Geddy, Linda, Dorothy, Jimmie in carriage, Mrs.
Poitras, Mrs. Niemann” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #633] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.3]
- Photo: Crellin Pauling pushing a fertilizer cart. On photo: “Crellin 2 yrs, 11 mo 1940" “Crellin’s favorite activity at Dorothy’s
part - May 13, 1940" “72" In different handwriting: “Name Address City State” Photographer unknown. Black and white print.
[Ship #3769] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.35]
- Letter from LP to Gilbert H. Ayres RE: Asks him for a description of his photometer, and whether Ayres could send the plans
or an apparatus to Pasadena by the fall for use by students. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith RE: Regrets that his absence from Pasadena during April 5 - May 11 has caused a
delay in response. Notes that it will be some time before the next paper on the theory of the color of dye is published. [Letter
from Goldsmith to LP 1940-05-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Discusses his work with Waser on the structure
of substances like arsenobenzene and asks if studies on the oxygen reduction potential have been done. Mentions that Miss
French did magnetic measurements of the iron pentacyano complex while at Cal Tech on sabbatical. Includes diagrams. [Letter
from Michaelis to LP 1940-05-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Writes cheque to “Arden Farms, Inc Miells? etc. March & April” $40.98 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Walter Rautenstrauch, American Friends of the Chinese People, RE: States: “I shall be glad to be listed
as a sponsor of the China Technical Aid Committee of your organization.” [Letter from Walter Rautenstrauch to LP 1940-04-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to L. Zechmeister, Carl Niemann, and AJ Haagen-Smit RE: Regards stipends of research assistants in organic
chemistry. [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 Prof. A. H. Sturtevant, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, RE: Hopes his telegram made it in time
and states he agrees with Sturtevant that the American Association of Scientific Workers gives an unfortunate impression.
[Note from A. H. Sturtevant to LP 1940-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.4]
- Letter from LP to E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Approves of the recommendations in his letter of April 24th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Informs him that they have a research
assistanceship available in Organic Chemistry with Prof. Zechmeister if he is interested. Describes the position and requests
he send transcripts if interested. [Letter from Geiger to LP 1940-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, RE: Requests he comment on Dr. Walton B.
Geiger’s suitability for an research assistantship with Zechmeister. [Letter from Geiger to LP 1940-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Handwritten notes for Quantum Mechanics lecture on Matrix Mechanics. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder
12.4]
- Letter from LP to E.N. Aiken RE: Requests a refund for the unused portion of tickets from Durham to Washington. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Ross G. Harrison, Secretary, Fellowship Board in the Natural Sciences, National Research Council, to LP RE:
Requests LP’s comments on the fellowship arrangement for Moore. Encloses a copy of the letter to Dr. Millikan. [Letter from
LP to Harrison 1940-05-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Sends a copy of his letter to Papish
explaining the agreement made two years ago that Hughes would come to Cal Tech to work in the lab and then be guaranteed a
position at Cornell in 1940. Notes that AHP can corroborate this and that Prof. Browne should also be able to confirm this
statement. [Letters from Kirkwood to LP 1940-04-17, 1940-05-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Papish, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Explains to Papish the circumstances surrounding
their agreement that Hughes work at Cal Tech for two years before being added to the staff at Cornell. [Letter from LP to
Kirkwood 1940-05-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
- Letter from Dept. Secretary to T.E. Walton cc: LP RE: Regrets to say that Cal Tech does not make analyses of the kind he needs,
and suggests that he try the Smith-Emery Company. [Letter from Walton to LP 1940-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Informs Mr. Barrett of the expenses for his trip to the Rockefeller Institute
for medical Research and National Academy and American Philosophical meetings. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box
#1.029 file 29.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. R. Eidemiller. Laundry 2 mo” $7.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Sanitary Laundry” $7.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Dr. Melvin Calvin to LP RE: Asks for a copy of an electron diffraction picture of CCl4 vapor. [Letter from LP to Calvin 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #57, file:(Calvin, Melvin, 1940, 1956-1959, 1981)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. James Franck, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Writes on behalf of Roderick Clayton,
a freshman at Cal Tech who is looking for summer employment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Franck, James)]
- Letter from LP to Donald Youngbar RE: Replies that he has no objection to him tearing down the old Pauling house under the
conditions mentioned in Youngbar’s letter. [Note from Youngbar to LP 1940-04-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.2]
- Writes cheque to “New Yorker. For two years from 1940-06-08.” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Poly[?] Tuition for childr” $244.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Circular from Mather G. Eliot, Assistant Manager of Inter-Democracy Federal Unions, to Chartered Local Committees, RE: requests
the local committees re-enroll non-contributing members. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.1]
- Propositions submitted by Emil Burcik for the PhD Oral Examination. PhD Oral Examination submitted by Richard N. Lewis. [LP
Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder
16.1]
- Letter from Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Requests LP inform suitable
candidates of a post-doctoral research assistantship in chemistry. Explains details of the grant and related projected in
heats of dilution of amino acids. In a post-script notes that they also need graduate assistants. (Note in left margin: “Howell?”)
[Letter from LP to Gucker 1940-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter form LP to Dr. L. Havas, Royal Biological Institute, Hungary, RE: Invites him to speak at Cal Tech during his summer
trip to the U.S. next fall or summer. Notes Prof. Zechmeister informed LP of Havas travel plans. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Industrial and Engineering Chemistry RE: Submits a want advertisement for a spectroscope. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #182, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
- Letter from Dr. J.G. Kirkwood, Acting Chairman, Cornell University, to LP RE: Apologizes for the confusion surrounding Hughes
and promises that he or Prof. Papish will write when the matter has been discussed. Mentions that Hughes appointment was never
discussed with him or other staff members. [Letters from LP to Kirkwood 1940-05-16, 1940-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
- Writes cheque to “Nancy Baumen? idely?” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Dr. L. Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Replies that he studied organic arsenic
compounds under Paul Erlich years ago. Adds that he likes LP’s explanation of the pentacyeno-ferro-complex. Mentions that
he may visit California next spring. [Letter from LP to Michaelis 1940-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Memo from Mather Eliot, Assistant Manager, to Pasadena Committee of Inter-democracy Federal Union, RE: encloses a new enrollment
card for Federal Union and requests information on how the Pasadena Committee prefers the cards. [Filed under AHP: Federal
Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from Elizabeth Page to Clarence K. Streit, RE: suggests the inclusion of a fourth point to the Federal Union Statement
of National Policy stating that Federal Union is the place where pacifists and militarists can meet to further the ultimate
goal of a democratic union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
- Letter from R. Frazier Potts, Manager, to Clark B. Millikan, Secreatry of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union, RE: thanks for
the recent letter nominating Elizabeth Page for membership on National Council. Also mentions complete list of paid-up members
of each local chapter. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
- Propositions Submitted by RN Doescher 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]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation, to the committee. RE: Gives reports
and proposals. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box #
14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation, to the Committee. RE: Encloses a
copy of the annual report. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950),
Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends the appointment of Mr. Philip A. Shaffer, Jr., Calculator at $100
per month. Note at bottom: Approved at Trustee’s meeting. May 29. RC Tohne? [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029
file 29.1]
- Letter from Dr. R.J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, to LP RE: Sends his comments and recommendation of
Dr. Walton B. Geiger for the position of assistant to Dr. Zechmeister. Sends greetings to Zechmeister. [Letter from LP to
Anderson 1940-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Signed contract between LP and Cornell University Press for the publication of Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under: LP Books, 1940b.1]
- Letter from T. D. Stewart to LP RE: Informs LP that the application forms were sent back from the national office of Alpha
Chi Sigma because item 6 was not filled out and a member of the local office had not signed it either. [LP’s reply: 1940-05-23] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
- Letter from LP to the Ella Sachs Plots Foundation RE: Recommends the work of Professors Borsook and Yost in the study of the
metabolism of vitamin B, and adds his approval to their application. Typed note on bottom of letter reads, “Same letter to
The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation,” with the address included. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
- Letter from Don M. Yost to Dr. Thor Rubin, Dept of Chemistry, University of Calif., copy to LP, RE: Discusses the details
of the Rubin’s Fellowship at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Reports on Giguere’s electron diffraction work, approves of Brockway’s decision
to build a mass spectograph, and agrees it would be fine if he came to Pasadena over his sabbatical to conduct research. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O.)]
- Letter form LP to The Chemical Society RE: Requests the annual reports of the society from 1938 and 1939, as well as an annual
subscription. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. J. H. Hildebrand, UC Berkeley, RE: Writes that he would glad to nominate Olsen for the National Academy.
Requests his current resume and publication list. Notes that he will postpone nominating Yost for a year. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ross G. Harrison, Secretary, Fellowship Board in the Natural Sciences, National Research Council, RE:
Approves the arrangement described in the letter to Millikan concerning the fellowship granted to Dr. Moore to work at Cal
Tech. [Letter from Harrison to LP 1940-05-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Professor T.D. Stewart RE: LP voices his concern over the fact that Alpha Chi Sigma is limited to non-semitic
members of the Caucasion race. In protest of this fact, he will still be initiated however will not fill out item 6 on the
form and hopes that there will be no reference to semitism in the initiation ceremony. [Stewart’s letter: 1940-05-21, Stewart’s reply: 1940-05-28] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
- Draft Statement of Policies of Federal Union, Inc. written by Clarence K. Streit. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box
#5.004, Folder 4.2]
- Letter from LP to executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends that Don M. Yost be promoted to Professor of Inorganic Chemistry.
Discusses Yost’s accomplishments and requests postponement of his nomination to the National Academy of Sciences until he
has been promoted to full professor. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Discusses funding for the microphotometer ordered three years ago to be paid
from the Rockefeller Fund. Encloses Req. No. 725 as noted by handwritten note in top corner of letter. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Frederick Soddy, Oxford University, RE: States his interest in economic systems and banking reform,
and requests a copy of “The Arch-Enemy of Economic Freedom,” by Soddy. [Note from Frederick Soddy to LP 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #365.11]
- Journal Article: “A Counter-Statement”, Science, vol. 91, no. 2369 (May 24, 1940): 504-505. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1940n.2]
- Letter from LP to Professor Philip Fogg, Registrar RE: Mr. WJ Howll has submitted a satisfactory research report and the corresponding
requirement for admission for the PhD in Chemistry. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Note from Dr. Hubert H. James, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Writes of his recent trip to Oslo where
he spoke with Prof. Goldschmidt and Dr. Finbak. Notes that both are anxious to come to the United States due to the war in
Europe and asks for LP’s assistance. [Letter from LP to James 1940-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Votes yes. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R.J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, RE: Thanks him for the letter regarding Geiger.
Notes that he has been offered the appointment to assistant to Zechmeister. [Letter from Anderson to LP 1940-05-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Note from Dr. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, to LP RE: Sends a recommendation for Dr. Walter
Geiger, who is applying for an assistantship with Prof. Zechmeister at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Holmes 1940-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Thanks him for the letter of recommendation
concerning Dr. Walton Geiger, to whom they have offered an assistantship with Zechmeister. [Note from Holmes to LP 1940-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
- Letter from Howard A. Poillon, President, Research Corporation, to LP RE: Informs him that Cal Tech will receive funds through
the Williams-Waterman Fund for the Combat of Dietary Diseases to be used by Borsook and Yost in their research. [Letter from
LP to Poillon 1940-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Archie S. Woods, Vice President and Treasurer of The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation to LP RE: Thanks him for
his letter endorsing the work of Professors Borsook and Yost and states that their application is now under consideration.
[Letter from LP to The John and Mary R. Mackle Foundation, 1940-05-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Writes cheque “First Federal. May payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. May payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Letter from Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the offer of research
appointment at Cal Tech. Notes that he must fully consider two other offers after being interviewed by those institutions.
Adds that he will telegraph on July 5th with his definitive decision. [Postcard from Geiger to LP 1940-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Larry Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Asks if he, AHP and family could stop by Deep Springs on the return
trip from Berkeley, in time perhaps to make the last day of the Telluride convention and see some old friends. Adds that they
will have sleeping bags, so finding accommodations will not be a problem. [Letters from LP to Kimpton 1940-02-24, from Kimpton to LP 1940-05-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Replies that he does not know if
Papish spoke of the commitment made to hire Hughes to any other members of the staff other than Browne. [Letters from Kirkwood
to LP 1940-04-18, 1940-06-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Replies that he would be glad to do
some studies on the succinic-arsanilic acid serum. Also inquires about haptenes. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP 1940-05-06, 1940-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Letter from T.D. Stewart to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt reply to his letter. Explains that the changes LP has proposed
to make will be brought up at the next meeting. He will be expecting he and AHP any time the week before the initiation. [LP’s
letter: 1940-05-23] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lewis E. Miller, Department of Chemistry, Ohio Northern University RE: Gives permission to quote LP’s
data from The Nature of the Chemical Bond and also to use the drawing. Encloses a glossy print of this drawing. Points out errors in drawing. [Letter from Miller to
LP 1940-04-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from Prof. Harold C. Urey, Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, to LP [addressed “Dear Friend”] RE: Encloses
a statement by William Allen White stating the objectives of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. Asks LP
to sign the back if he agrees with it, and to collect as many other signatures as he can. [Letter from LP to William Allen
White 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Letter from LP to S. S. Northington, RE: Returning insurance policy #458,955 [hand corrected to 648800]. Annual premium is
due on July 23, 1940 [hand corrected to Aug 28, 1940]. Requests to surrender policy and receive cash value. [Letter from
LP to S. S. Northington, 1940-08-22] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. L. Swenson, Director, Western Regional Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, RE: Thanks Swenson
for sending the survey report and asks the details of the duties of a Technical Advisor to the Western Regional Laboratory.
[Letters from T. L. Swenson to LP 1940-04-24, 1940-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Benjamin M. Siegel RE: States they would like Siegel to come work at CalTech as a guest and there would
be no charges. Asks to be informed when Siegel’s plans become more definite. [Letters from Benjamin M. Siegel to LP 1940-05-10, 1940-06-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. C. Schumb, Dept. of Chemistry, MIT, RE: Requests one gram of SiF3Br for work on determining the structure of silicon halide by the electron diffraction method. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
#377.10]
- Letter from Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Thanks him for his help in accepting
Kronberg at Cal Tech and arranging his transfer there. Notes that it would be beneficial if he could be granted a tuition
waiver or housing stipend. Discusses his current projects, mentioning that they have started work with the porphirins. [Letter
from LP to Harker 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harker, David)]
- Letter from LP to Dexter M. Keezer, President, Reed College, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response due to an extended eastern
trip. Recommends to him Dr. Donald MacGillavry Jr. to him for the instructorship in Chemistry at Reed. Goes on to describe
his qualifications and enclose further information. [Letters from Keezer to LP 1940-04-19, from Scott to LP 1940-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. D. MacGillavry, Jr. to LP RE: Thanks LP for interview and recommendation to apply to Reed College. Requests
other recommendations for positions if position at Reed College has been filled. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255,
File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from Agnes M. Pearce, Secretary, China Medical Board, Inc., to LP RE: Writes on behalf of Dr. Chi-yuan Chou of the
Peiping Union Medical College in China who would like to visit LP and Dr. Niemann in order to see the Cal Tech labs on June
28th. [Letter from LP to Pearce 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque “April & May Gardening” $34 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Note from Frederick Soddy, Oxford University, to LP RE: Encloses the booklet requested by LP. [Letter from LP to Prof. Frederick
Soddy 1947-05-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #365.11]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Agrees with the criticism
of the Note submitted by Buswell. Finds the manuscript incoherent. Gives reasons for his opinion. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Note from Dr. L. Havas, Hungarian Biology Research Institute, to LP RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak at Cal Tech
when he visits the U.S. [Letter from LP to Havas 1940-05-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Replies that he is very glad LP, AHP and the children will be coming to
visit Deep Springs during the Telluride convention. Notes that accommodations may pose a problem, as their will be over 75
guests present, and that the sleeping bags are a good idea. Notes that the convention begins the 19th and ends on the 2nd or 23rd. [Letters from LP to Kimpton 1940-05-28, 1940-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Note from Marritt L. Kronberg, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for allowing him to come
work in the labs at Cal Tech. Discusses details of his research and study plans. [Letter from LP to Kronberg 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
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