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< June  1940 > S M T W T F S             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 In Berkeley, CA 24 In Berkeley, CA 25 26 27 28 29 30             Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. June - General Back to Top Manuscript: The Polypeptide Chain, June [1940a.1] Notice written by Clarence K. Streit advocating for Federal Union as the best course of action for peace and encouraging support through time or monetary donations. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5] June financial report for Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.1] Union Now Bay Region Bulletin, Vol 1 No 4. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.3] June 1 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Lyman Bonner to LP RE: Outlines his recent spectroscopic work with formic acid. Mentions worries about discrepancies between data and asks LP for his comments. [Letter from LP to Bonner 1940-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)] Bill from Hartford Fire Insurance Co. James D Stewart and Benj. Quigley. Amount due $74.64 on policy # HPC139485. [Hand written note: Paid June 4, 1940 Benj. Quigley] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.2] Writes cheque to “First Federal. June payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. June payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] Letter from Seymour Bernstein, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University to Dr. C. Niemann, Department of Chemistry, CalTech RE: presents personal qualifications for research assistant opening at CalTech. [Telegram from Koepfli to Niemann 1940-06-14] [Reply from LP to Bernstein 1940-06-15] [Telegram from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Letter from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] List of Foreign Associations of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] List of the Committees of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] List of the Trust Funds of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] List of Organizations of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] List of Members of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] List of Officers and Members of the Council of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1] June 2 Back to Top Robert S. Mulliken writes a review of: The Nature of the Chemical Bond, by Linus Pauling. He praises LP’s work and his ability to explain difficult ideas and processes in such a simple way. The Journal of the Physical Chemistry, Vol. 44, No. 2. [LP Books: 1939b.1] June 3 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Continues discussion from a conversation with LP at the Institute on the feasability of developing a laboratory designed for physical chemistry research with x-ray technology and borderland capability in biology. Suggests they discuss the matter when LP next comes East; also proposes he make the trip to California to discuss the concept. [Letter from LP to Gasser6-11-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)] Note from Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Informs him that he is seeking another position, but to keep the information confidential unless something materializes. Discusses research results on the N-N distance for (H3N - NH3)F2. [Letters from LP to Harker 1940-06-05, 1940-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harker, David)] Letter from Dr. Maurice L Huggins, Chair, Committee on X-Rray Diffraction, to LP RE: Quotes text from a letter to him from Prof. Niggli, editor of the Zeitschrift, expressing his concerns regarding continued publication of the international chemistry journal. Huggins asks if the committee on x-ray diffraction should not take the lead in starting a new international chemistry journal, as the Zeitschrift has been compromised by the war. Encloses a list of related questions. [Letter from LP to Huggins 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)] Letter from LP to Dr. Howard A. Poillon, President, Research Corporation, RE: Thanks him for the support by the Williams-Waterman Fund for the research project of Professors Borsook and Yost at Cal Tech. [Letter from Poillon to LP 1940-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Larry Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Regrets that the Pauling family will be unable to make it in time for the Telluride convention at Deep Springs after all. Hopes to come later in the Fall when the boys are there. [Letters from Kimpton to LP 1940-05-30, 1940-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Letter from LP to Dr. T. Dale Stewart RE: LP writes to thank Stewart and his wife for their invitation to let them stay in their home during their stay at Berkeley. They will plan to arrive sometime Sunday afternoon. [Stewart’s reply: 1940-06-12] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4] Letter from LP to Professor Royal W. Sorensen RE: States that it would not be wise to undertake the activity proposed by Dr. Arthur Quesnel that an investigation of dental cement be carried on. No faculty member has training in the field. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8] June 4 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Arden Farms, Inc. Milk, etc” $22.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Helms Bakery 2 months’” $7.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] June 5 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Lyman Bonner RE: Gives his comments on Bonner’s work with formic acid, mentioning his description of the structure of the dimer in “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Points out that the distribution curve is probably unreliable due to error in measurements of ring diameters. [Letter from Bonner to LP, 1940-06-01] [Field under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, RE: Replies that he has written Kronberg that the budget is exhausted, so they won’t be able to give him a tuition waiver. Comments on Harker’s work with porphyrins as well as Corey and Levy’s work on alanine. [Letters from Harker to LP 1940-05-29, 1940-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harker, David)] Letter form LP to Marritt L. Kronberg, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, RE: Replies that he is glad Kronberg is preparing to come to Pasadena. Regrets that they will not be able to provide him with an assistantship to help with his work. [Letter from Kronberg to LP 1940-05-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to A.G. Morkill, Secretary, Universities China Committee, RE: Reports on Dr. Chia-Si Lu’s program at Cal Tech. [Letter from Morkill to LP 1940-02-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)] Letter from LP to Agnes M. Pearce, China Medical Board, Inc., RE: Replies that they would be glad for Dr. Chou to come to the Cal Tech labs on June 28. Adds that Dr. Niemann will show Chou around as LP will be away from Pasadena. [Letter form Pearce to LP 1940-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)] Writes cheque to “American Red Cross Relief Fund. Check to replace cash received” $81.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Letter from LP to William Allen White, Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, RE: Lists a number of people who endorse White’s statement. Handwritten in the bottom margin: “Signatures themselves sent to Urey.” [Letter from Prof. Harold C. Urey to LP 1940-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1] Letter from Sorensen to LP RE: Writes about Dr. Beans’ storage batteries. There is some uncertainty about the batteries, apparently there is some uncertainty about his honesty in the matter.[Letter from LP to Professor Sorensen 1940-06-07] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8] Weight-Height Record for Linus Pauling, Jr at Polytechnic Elementary School. Height: 65.7 inches. Weight 115.1 Pounds, Gain since Sept 28, 1939, 2.1 inches, 14.4 Pounds. This gain is satisfactory at this age. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1] Weight-Height Record for Peter Pauling. Height 53.0 Inches, Weight 67.6 Pounds. Gain since Sept 28, 1939, 1.8 Inches, 6.4 pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1] June 6 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Regrets he has no suitable candidates, but recommends that Gucker might consider Emil Burcik who will finish his doctoral work under Yost in September. [Letter from Gucker to LP 1940-05-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)] Telegram from Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Oberlin College, to LP RE: “Expect accept position at Bureau Standards thanks and regrets writing.” [Letters from Geiger to LP 1940-05-28, from LP to Geiger 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Regrets that LP and family will be unable to stop by Deep Springs at the end of the Telluride conventions. Asks if they couldn’t stop by on their way to Berkeley on June 19th or 20th. [Letters from LP to Kimpton 1940-06-03, from Kimpton to LP 1940-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Telegram from Louise Kelley, Goucher College, to LP RE: “Proofs not received from Hume-Rothery would you advise printing article without waiting for his proofs or postponing until October issue please reply air mail.” [Letter from LP to Kelley 1940-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Grace Henley to LP RE: Reports that the scholarship committee awarded a full scholarship to Peter except for the registration fee. Bill from Polytechnic Elementary School. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1] June 7 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Roger Adams: notifies Professor Adams of two post-doctorate research assistantships in organic chemistry and asks him to recommend candidates. Mentions that positions will deal with natural products research under Professor Zechmeister or Professor Niemann. Letter from LP to Dr. John H. Frye, Jr., RE: Returns the $5.00 Frye sent for postage costs for Dr. Hume-Rothery’s manuscript. Notes that the manuscript will appear in the June issue of the Journal of Physical Chemistry. [Letters from LP to Frye 1939-12-20, from Frye to LP 1940-06-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Harker Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, RE: Agrees to keep him in mind if he hears of any position openings that would interest him. Adds that he shared the N2H6F2 results in the lab, and gives him their results on hydrazine. [Letters from Harker to LP 1940-06-03, 1940-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harker, David)] Letter from LP to Dr. William Hume-Rothery, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, RE: Reports that the article will be printed without waiting for Hume-Rothery’s prints to avoid further delay. Returns that $5.00 sent by Dr. John Frye, as the mailing costs were not significant. [Letter from LP to Hume-Rothery 1940-03-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)] Letter from LP to Prof. John R. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Requests he recommend suitable candidates for two post-doctoral research assistantships in organic chemistry currently available at Cal Tech. Describes conditions and notes that work would be carried out under Prof. Zechmeister or Prof. Niemann. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter form R. D. Jameson, Consultant Services, The Library of Congress, to LP RE: Requests LP suggest suitable candidates for four scholarly positions at the Library of Congress. Mentions that Dr. Moulton of the Association for the Advancement of Science suggested that LP be contacted. Encloses job description. [Letter from LP to Jameson 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter form LP to Louise Kelley, Goucher College, RE: Advises printing the article without waiting for Dr. Hume-Rothery to send the proofs. [Telegram from Kelley to LP 1940-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Replies that he will send the antigen solutions with the serum. [Letters from LP to Landsteiner 1940-05-28, 1940-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)] Summary Statement of Policy for Federal Union from the National Executive Committee. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] The War and Union Now: A Statement of Policy for Federal Union, Inc. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.4] Letter from LP to Professor Royal W. Sorensen RE: States that he looked over Dr. Bean’s storage batter and says it is identical in its natrue with the ordinary lead batter and there is nothing new about the procedure. [Letter from Sorensen to LP 1940-06-05] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8] June 8 Back to Top Letter from Norris W. Rakestraw, Editor, Journal of Chemical Education, to LP RE: Renews the invitation of Prof. Beebe to LP to write an article on molecular structure for the Journal. Requests a general review article by LP with the possibility of continued communication by one of his associates. [Letter from LP to Rakestraw 1940-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of Chemical Education)] Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co. 2 months” $17.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Athenaeum 2 months” $20.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] June 10 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Melvin Calvin RE: Sends the original photograph, and suggests that Calvin attempt to make a print. [Letter from Calvin to LP 1940-05-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #57, file:(Calvin, Melvin)] Letter from LP to Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Regrets Geiger has declined the appointment at Cal Tech. Wishes him the best at the Bureau of Standards. [Telegram from Geiger to LP 1940-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Prof. J. Lynn Hoard, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Asks if LP would still be able to provide them with a set of punched cards next year at the same price. Notes that the Agricultural Department and IBM are still negotiating the installation of the machines. Mentions the twins are well now. [Letter from LP to Hoard 1940-06-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hoard, J. Lynn)] Letter from LP to Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Regrets that Niggli has resigned his editorship of the Zeitschrift. States that he, Corey and Sturdivant feel that there is no need at this time to start another international chemistry journal, as their needs are served by existing American journals. [Letter from Huggins to LP 1940-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)] Letter from LP to Dr. Hubert M. James, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, RE: Regrets that he is not aware of any potential appointments for either Prof. Goldschmidt or Dr. Finbak in America. [Note from James to LP 1940-05-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to R.D. Jameson, Consultant Services, Library of Congress, RE: Regrets he has no suitable candidates to recommend for the four positions at this time. [Letters from Jameson to LP 1940-06-07, 1940-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. Walter J. Moore, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, RE: Looks forward to seeing Moore when he arrives in September. [Letter from Moore to LP 1940-04-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Moore, Jr., Walter J.)] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co. 2 months.” $6.07 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Model Groc. Co. Lunches, Birthday.” $8.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S.Cal. Gas Co. Two months.” $12.67 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Pasadena S. News. Feb 13 to May 13" $2.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Gasoline 2 months” $15.29 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Droman’s? Book for Paddy” $1.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “F.C. Nash - Household Supplies” $9.62 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Standard Oil Co.” $3.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Bodes. Two months” $11.36 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall” $13.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Calf Edison Co. Two Months telephone” $13.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] June 11 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Georg Breuer to LP RE: Informs him of his paper “Absorption Spectra of N-substituted Auramine Dyes,” pointing out some of the double-bonds in compounds 1-4. Remarks that due to the annexation of Austria by Hitler, he is out of work and asks if LP knows of any positions. [Letter from LP to Breuer 1940-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Notes that he would be pleased to discuss the concept of physical chemistry lab bordering on biology, but will not be in New York this summer. Hopes that Gasser can come to Pasadena. Notes that he will be in San Francisco June 20-27. [Letter from Gasser to LP 1940-06-03, telegram from Gasser to LP 1940-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)] Memo from LP to W.F. Kittel RE: States that his statements yesterday were correct and that Kittel was misinformed. Asks him to come to Millikan’s office if he wishes to speak with LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Professor RA Millikan, CIT RE: Recommends promotion from Associate Professor to Full Professor of : HJ Lucas, Morgan Ward, Clark Millikan, WR Smythe, AJ Haagen-Smit, Don M. Yost, FC Lindvall. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Writes cheque to “Mrs. R. Eidemiller. Help - dry cleaning, etc.” $8.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Form letter for Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union informing of Federal Union and it’s goal for peace and encourages action. Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him that Dr. Alvarez reads spanish easily. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16] June 12 Back to Top Note from Prof. Herman Mark to LP RE: Informs him that he has received a position at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. Adds that he may visit this summer. [Letter from LP to Mark 1940-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)] Letter from T.D. Stewart to LP RE: Stewart informs LP that the talk before the convention will be on Monday morning and that there is no need for a dinner jacket. Stewart hopes that he and AHP will arrive earlier. [LP’s letter: 1940-06-03, LP’ reply: 1940-06-18] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4] Letter from R. C. L. Mooney, Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology to LP RE: Regrets that he will not have time to work at Cal Tech over the summer and hopes to have the privilege in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)] Correspondence: Linus Pauling to Richard C. Tolman RE: California Institute of Technology report to the Committee on Defense Cooperation [Addendum to RN 17R] Writes cheque to “HG Udell. Repair of fur” $12.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Fortner & Laud Repairs on Zephyr & Ford” $26.13 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Letter from Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Reminds him of his last letter announcing the U.S. Civil Service examination for Assistant Chemists as well as the dates and salaries, and reminds him again to call it to the attention of anyone whom he thinks would be interested. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5] Letter from LP to Mrs. Jean Strong RE: Regrets to inform Mrs. Strong that they cannot extend her employment beyond June 30. [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 Clarence Kiech, lawyer in law office of Harris, Kiech, Foster & Harris to LP. RE: Offers to assist LP in procuring a patent for a recent invention in the field of immunology. Recommends LP read the book “Patents” by Mr. Ford Harris. [Filed under LP Science, Box 7.001. File 1.1] Letter from LP to Dean Richard C. Tolman, National Academy of Sciences RE: reports on the facilities of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at CalTech to the Committee on Defense cooperation. Suggests the type of work that could be carried on most effectively at CalTech. [Filed under Correspondence Associated with Research Notebook 17, RNB 17R] Letter from T. L. Swenson, Director, Western Regional Research Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, to LP RE: States that the purpose of Technical Collaborators or Advisors is to provide unbiased opinions or criticism of the Research Laboratory’s various projects. States that LP would receive a salary and payment for some living arrangements, and that the meetings would be scheduled to LP’s convenience. States he has recently moved to California and looks forward to taking a trip to Pasadena and meeting with LP. [Letters from LP to Dr. T. L. Swenson 1940-05-28, 1940-07-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10] Action of Chemistry Division Committee regarding Sophomores and exceptions made for certain individuals. [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 Dean Richard C. Tolman, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Makes a report to the Committee of Defense Cooperation on the facilities of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of CIT. Suggests types of research which might be carried on. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] June 13 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Herman Kalckar to LP RE: Sends the manuscript “The Nature of Energetic Coupling in Biological Synthesis” for comment and review. Discusses his current research in Phosphorylations in tissue extracts. Mentions that the Rockefeller Foundation has granted him a 6 month extension. (Note in pencil in left margin, by LP: “It looks fine. I have made numerous small corrections on MS & given it to B.”) [Letters from Kalckar to LP 1940-03-20, from LP to Kalckar 1940-07-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)] Letter from Dr. John H. Frye, Jr., to LP RE: Thanks him for returning the $5.00. Looks forward to seeing Hume-Rothery’s article. Notes that Hume-Rothery’s delay in response could be due to his recent illness. [Letter from LP to Frye 1940-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to John Percival Farquhar RE: Informs him that he will be allowed to complete the research for his Master’s degree dissertation this summer with no additional tuition charge. Urges him to begin work in the labs as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Dr. Alexander Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, the Catholic University of America, to LP RE: Asks if LP has received his manuscript on electron diffraction work. [Letter from LP to Kossiakoff 1940-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Benjamin M. Siegel to LP RE: Thanks LP for the opportunity to come work at CalTech as a guest and states he has made arrangements to spend the year there starting September 23. [Letter from LP to Mr. Benjamin M. Siegel 1940-05-28, and letter from Benjamin M. Siegel to LP 1940-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10] June 14 Back to Top Letter from Prof. J.G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Sends his unofficial comments on the Hughes affair. Writes that he approves of Hughes entirely, but that it is impossible to create a new position for him. States that their must have been some misunderstanding because he should have been consulted in hiring any physical chemists. Mentions that the Baker Fellowship may be available to Hughes. [Letters from LP to Kirkwood 1940-05-28, 1940-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)] Writes cheque “HL Byramu? County Tax Collector second inst. of taxes.” $184.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] Writes cheque to “HL Byramu? Second inst. of taxes, with penalty” $190.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] Letter from Clarence K. Streit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, RE: urges President Roosevelt to make a Declaration of In-ter-dependence declaring the need for the French, British, and Americans to depend on one another to insure peace and freedom. Also offers suggestions on how to format such a declaration in a style similar to the Declaration of Independence. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] Telegram from J B Koepfli to Dr Carl Niemann, California Institute of Technology RE: gives opinion of several applicants for research assistance ship at CalTech. [Letter from Bernstein to Niemann 1940-06-01] [Reply from LP to Bernstein 1940-06-15] [Telegram from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Letter from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] Telegram from Clarence K. Streit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, RE: informs the President that he is confident the American People will support offering Federal Union to the British and French, forming a global union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] June 15 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. J. Lynn Hoard, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Replies that they will be glad to provide a set of cards at any time. Notes that next year may be better, as they will have had experience with both sets of cards. [Letter from Hoard to LP 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hoard, J. Lynn)] Letter from Dr. Louise Kelley, Journal of Physical Chemistry, to LP RE: Asks if Hume-Rothery would like covers for the 150 reprints that he ordered of his paper. [Letter from LP to Lind 1940-03-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)] Writes cheque to “Collector of Int Rev. Income Tax Linus & Me” $30.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Letter from LP to Prof. Harold C. Urey, Columbia University, RE: Recommends the publishing of a letter by Stevenson and Schomaker. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1] Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, comptroller, CIT RE: Recommends that Dr. Norman Abrahamsen be paid for work during June $100 for assisting Dr. Buchman in preparation of chemicals destroyed by explosion. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Seymour Bernstein, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University RE: offers appointment as a Research Assistant in Chemistry and gives details of position. [Letter from Bernstein to Niemann 1940-06-01] [Telegram from Koepfli to Niemann 1940-06-14] [Telegram from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Letter from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] AHP receives a Physical Education Report from Flintridge School for Boys for Peter Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1] June 16 Back to Top Letter from Terrell L. Hill to LP RE: Discusses his plan for undertaking graduate study of mathematical physics at Cal Tech, outlining the coursework and research he hopes to complete. Suggests that he could work under the supervision of LP. Requests to speak with LP of this the next time he is in Berkeley. [Letter from LP to Hill 1940-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)] Extracts from a letter from Clarence K. Streit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, RE: urges a Declaration of Interdependence. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] June 17 Back to Top Letter from F.P. Zscheile, Purdue University, Agricultural Experiment Station to LP RE: Explains that he has a fellowship available for a graduate student of high qualifications and thought that LP might have an interested student. Goes on to list necessary qualifications and describes study the laboratory is undertaking, then list more necessary qualifications, finishes by hoping to hear from any of his interested students as soon as possible. [Letter from LP to Zscheile 1940-06-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 468.1] Telegram from Clarence K. Streit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, RE: informs of need to US to boost morale and keep the French fighting and urges the President to quickly adopt the Declaration of Interdependence to do so. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] June 18 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Georg Breuer RE: Responds that he does not know of any current openings. Requests further information on Breuer’s training. [Letter from Breuer to LP 6-1--40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from R.D. Jameson, Consulting Services, Library of Congress, to LP RE: Thanks him for his help in looking for candidates to fill the Library of Congress Fellowships. Asks him to keep the openings in mind. [Letter from LP to Jameson 1940-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Regrets that Papish denies having made a commitment to Hughes. Explains that no negotiations took place and that his only role was in agreeing to host Hughes for two years. Adds that he did not mention the matter to Kirkwood when he saw him because he assumed it was in the Chair’s hands. Adds that he feels the situation has been handled badly. [Letters from Kirkwood to LP 1940-06-14, 1940-07-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)] Letter from Margaret Scott, Secretary to the Faculty, Reed College, to LP RE: Thanks him on behalf of President Keezer for his letter recommending Dr. Donald MacGillavry for the chemistry instructorship. [Letter from LP to Scott 1940-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. Alexander Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of America, RE: Replies that he has received the manuscript but has not had time to read it. [Letter from Kossiakoff to LP 1940-06-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from Prof. W. A. Noyes to LP, Clark, Fieser, Lind, Turner, and Howe RE: Discusses his attempts to get Lawrence or Kruger at Berkeley to write a monograph on the cyclotron after having heard Lawrence lecture on the subject before the National Academy of Sciences in Washington. States that both are too busy at this time but that Kruger may reconsider in a year or two. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)] Letter from LP to Dr. T.D. Stewart RE: LP explains that the plans mentioned in the last letter sound fine and he looks forward to going to the Latimer’s on Sunday evening. [Stewart’s letter: 1940-06-12] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4] Telegram from Clarence K. Streit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, RE: urges the President to immediately propose a Declaration of Interdependence to keep France fighting. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] Telegram from Clarence K. Streit to Premier Petain, RE: informs of efforts to persuade American government to make offer of Federal Union to France, and encourages the French. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] Telegram from Clarence K. Streit to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, RE: thanks him for his offer to France of Federal Union, and encourages the British. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] Letter from LP to Mr. EC Barrett RE: Recommends Fellowhip of Mr. Darrell W. Oborne who is currently Noyes Fellow be continued for July. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for the information regarding Dr. Alvarez. Encloses a copy of the news release. Thanks AHP for her letter. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16] June 19 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Form letter urging recipient to send letters on appeal to the President and U.S. French Ambassador concerning the situation of Spanish refugees trapped in prisons and labor battalions in the path of the Nazi armies. Write on behalf of the SF chapter of the United American Spanish Aid Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas)] Letter from Mather G. Eliot, Assistant Manager, to Theodore Dunham, Jr., Pasadena Committee of Federal Union, RE: thanks him for the May financial report. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5] Letter from William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Punnsylvania, to LP RE: States that Dr. Hock has spoken well of LP and asks LP to send him more reprints and for a recommendation for a protein chemist to join a group of botanists to discuss the structure of protoplasm. Sends reprints. [Letter from LP to Prof. William Seifriz 1940-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5] June 20 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Reports that he has been reading the Rabi papers and has decided to go to New York to speak with Rabi himself. Discusses Rabi’s papers on the measurement of nuclear magnetic moments, and Eyster’s observations on the techniques involved. Requests details of LP’s plan for employing the Rabi method. Mentions the electron diffraction photos of Ch3NCO they have been making on Brockway’s machine. [Letters from LP to Eyster 1940-04-05, 1940-07-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)] Letter from Norma S. Thompson, Secretary to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to Robert S. Millikan, C. I. T., cc: LP RE: Informing C. I. T. that it has received an appropriation for up to $45,000 for support of developments in chemistry related to biological problems. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9] Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas. June 1 to 15th” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Myrtle Venial clothes for me” $76.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1] Letter from John Howard Ford, Acting Manager, Chairman of By-Laws Committee for Federal Union, to Gentlemen, RE: submits the By-Laws of the Inter-democracy Federal Unionists, Inc. for approval. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.2] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends appointments for July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941. Lists persons and salaries. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends the salary of Dr. Carl Niemann be increased from $3500 to $3750. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends appointments of assistants for work during the summer. Lists persons and salaries. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends increases in salary for Alex Logatchoff, Bill Schuelke, Kermit Jacobson, and Miss Judith Rooke. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Submits the revised Rockefeller Fund budget. Encloses revised budget. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from LP to Mr. ML Rhodes, Purchasing Department RE: Requests the limit of wine gallons be increased by 500 gallons. [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 Seymour Bernstein, Princeton University to LP RE: confirms receipt of letter, accepts position, informs that a letter follows. [Letter from Bernstein to Niemann 1940-06-01] [Telegram from Koepfli to Niemann 1940-06-14] [Reply from LP to Bernstein 1940-06-15] [Letter from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] Letter from Seymour Bernstein, Princeton University to LP RE: acknowledges receipt of letter offering appointment as Research Assistant in Chemistry. Apologizes for late reply and informs that he may be later than July 1. [Letter from Bernstein to Niemann 1940-06-01] [Telegram from Koepfli to Niemann 1940-06-14] [Reply from LP to Bernstein 1940-06-15] [Telegram from Bernstein to LP 1940-06-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] June 21 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Ronald Ferry RE: Requests his comments on a manuscript on the structure and properties of antibodies. Notes that AHP suggested he solicit Ferry’s comments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. Michael Heidelberger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Requests he send comments on the enclosed article. Mentions he has submitted it to Lamb for publication in the JACS. [Note from Heidelberger to LP 1940-10-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)] Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Enclosed copy of LP’s manuscript on the structure and process of formation of antibodies. [Weaver’s reply 1940-07-09] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9] Letter from LP to Terrell L. Hill RE: Agrees that the plan to study physics but carry out research under LP seems an appropriate course for Hill’s PhD work. Suggests Hill come see him while he is in Berkeley on Monday to see Prof. Dale Stewart. [Letters from Hill to LP 1940-06-16, 1940-07-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Sends his manuscript on the structure and properties of antibodies for comment. Mentions that he has submitted it to Lamb for publication in the JACS. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP 1940-06-07, 1940-06-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)] Letter from LP to Prof. Herman Mark RE: Reports he is glad to hear Mark found a job in the U.S. Adds that they would be glad to have him and his wife visit Pasadena and the labs this summer. [Letters from Mark to LP 1940-06-12, 1940-06-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)] Writes cheque to “Sanitary Laundry” $6.68 [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: Submits for publication in the Journal the attached manuscript. Understands that he may not think it is suitable for this Journal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] June 22 Back to Top Letter from Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Informs him that he is applying for a position with the Department of Agriculture at Berkeley. Asks LP to fill out the blank he will receive, since Harker named him as a previous employer. In a post-script asks him to write him at his home address concerning this matter, if need be. [Letter from LP to Harker 1940-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harker, David)] June 23 Back to Top Letter from John R. Kuebler, Grand Recorder, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, to LP RE: Informs LP that they have prepared an initiation certificate for him. Hopes LP enjoyed the initiation ceremony and mentions that he broke a rib during some of the “horse-play” involved. Also sends LP’s identification card and informs him that he will receive a year’s complimentary subscription to the Hexagon. [Letter from LP to Kuebler8-8-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)] LP was inducted into Alpha Xi Sigma Chemical Fraternity on this date. [See scrapbook photos.] Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, Certificate of Membership, June 23, 1940. [Includes booklet] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1940h.1] Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Oxford, to LP RE: Says things have worsened since his last letter and hopes that his wife and children can go to the U.S. Discusses some of his financial difficulties and asks if his wife may borrow some money in the U.S. [Letters from LP to Dr. Leslie E. Sutton 1940-04-02, 1940-07-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8] June 24 Back to Top Correspondence: The Chemistry of Blood, Alpha Chi Sigma initiation, University of California, Berkeley. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4] Letter from LP to Prof. F.P. Zscheile, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Purdue University RE: Replies that he has no student interested in the fellowship in Zscheile’s department for the academic year 1940-1941. [Letter from Zscheile to LP 1940-06-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 468.1] Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, to LP, RE: Encloses a letter, 1940-06-14, from Carleton C. Murdock to President E. E. Day and asks for LP’s opinion. Asks how the IBM equipment is working out for LP. [Letters from B. L. MacChesney to CalTech 1940-04-01, from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6] June 25 Back to Top Letter from the Pasadena Executive Committee to all interested in “Union Now” RE: informs of new policy of Inter-democracy Federal Unions and urges members to write to President Roosevelt, Secretary Hull, and local senators and congressmen. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.4] June 26 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Henry F. Helmholz, Section on Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic, to LP RE: States that Dr. Alvarez agreed to work on the Guggenheim Foundation papers that are in Spanish. [Letter from LP to HelmHolz 1940-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)] Letter form Prof. Herman Mark to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter. States that their plans are as yet uncertain but that he would like to see LP again after so many years. [Letter from LP to Mark 1940-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)] June 27 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research, to LP RE: Reports on the results of his immunization research, stating that he has only obtained one good S.A. serum. Adds that he received the manuscript and will be passing the summer in Newfane, Vermont. [Letters from LP to Landsteiner 1940-06-21, 1940-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)] Writes cheque to “CalTech. Airplane trip” $134.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] Writes cheque to “Red Cross” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6] June 28 Back to Top Letter from LP to Mr. Edward c. Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends Mr. Norman Abrahamsen be appointed Research Assistant to Dr. Koepfli from July 1 to September 30, 1940 with a stipend of $100 per month from the Rockefeller Fund, organic Salaries. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] June 29 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Donald Balfour to LP RE: Invites LP to come to Rochester to give a Mayo Foundation lecture. [Letter from LP to Balfour 1940-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)] Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Has spent time thinking on the manuscript by Kumler. Recommends that the author revise the paper in such a way to shorten the discussion and to make it more precise. Makes detailed comments. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] June 30 Back to Top Memo from Clarence K. Streit to Every American, RE: encourages joining the Inter-democratic Feder Unionists today in reponse to a letter published in the New York Times. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]

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