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- Letter from William Bragg, President of the Royal Society, et al to LP RE: Informs about creation of publication, La France Libre, for exiled poets, writers, and artists of France during German occupation who wish to continue the contribution of the French
to the arts. Asks for a letter of support. [Letter from LP to LaBarthe 1940-08-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
- Federal Union World, Vol 2 No 8. Hemisphere Defense Demands Sea Control Now. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal
Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
- Note from Ermon D. Eastman to LP RE: Informs LP that he and his family are at Idyllwild for the August vacation and would
be glad to have LP and family stop by for a picnic. Adds that they will return home around the 20th and may stop in Pasadena. [Telegram from LP to Eastman 1940-08-19, Letter from LP to Eastman 1940-08-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, file:(Eastman, Ermon D., 1935-1940)]
- Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky to LP RE: Writes that he is applying for a new position with the USDA, but is also looking for
other positions, despite his recent advancement at the institute. Asks LP to help him in the search. [Letter from LP to Mirsky
1940-08-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from Professor William West, Department of Chemistry, New York University to LP RE: Confirms his sabbatical and his
intention to come to Pasadena, adds that there was doubt in his mind in view of the troubled international situation but he
will carry out his original plans, and would be delighted to fit himself into some programs of experimental work if possible.
[Letter from West to LP 1940-02-05, letter from LP to West 1940-08-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Writes cheque to “First Federal. August payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “EW Crellin. Aug. Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque “Hancocks Records” $4.02 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash Blankets, etc” $26.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S.Counties Gas.” $5.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Ed. Co.” $7.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif Tel. Co. [?]” $12.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Bodes” $14.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Pasadena Star News, May 13 to July 13" $1.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Rio Grande Gas” $7.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $28.00 [Note in margin: “Subtract $2.00 next month, I paid $2.00 too much.”] [LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Henri S. Sack to LP RE: Refers to the letter written to LP by Prof. Debye and asks for LP’s help in finding a
job. Encloses copies of his resume, his list of references, and a list of his publications. [Letter from LP to Dr. Henri S.
Sack 1940-08-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Does not feel that the comments
made by Dr. Williams answered his suggestions satisfactorily. Recommends that Williams revise it to improve the clarity of
the discussion. Suggests one change. Asked Badger to read it over as well. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Henry S. Frank to LP RE: Requests information on the structure of a crystalline hexamethaphosphate that was studied
by a Mme. R. Rechid in Paris in 1933. Informs him that he has sent a paper on local dielectric constant and activity coefficients
to Lamb, noting that he has mentioned LP’s influence on the work as well as the potentially controversial nature of it. Encloses
his new contact information, as he will shortly leave for China. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Requests LP send his comments
on R.A. Budenholzer, who has applied for an instructorship. Specifically inquires if Budenholzer is Jewish, as in his picture
he “looks a bit Yiddish.” [Letter from LP to Graf 1940-08-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT to LP RE: Informs LP of his appointment to the Committee on Relations to High
Schools in regard to charges for board and room in the Student Houses and possible tuition increases. [Letter from LP to Edward
C. Barrett 1940-08-05] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Note from Dr. Bruce Hicks to LP RE: Reports that he has resigned from his job at the University of Washington and is now a
Junior Physicist at Langley Field, Va. (NACA). Encloses reprints for Sidney. [Letter from LP to Hicks 1940-08-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Oxford, to LP RE: States his wife and children are doing well in the U.S. Asks if LP knows of
any fund to help refugees in need. Discusses some of his ideas how to get money for his family. Mentions different aspect
of life in England, and how things are effected by the war. Mentions what Hampson[?], Springall, and Sidgwick are doing. [Letter
from LP to Dr. Leslie E. Sutton 1940-07-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
- Note from James R. Fahs to LP RE: Informs him that he will be transferring to the department of engineering at the University
of Michigan. Thanks LP, the department of Chemistry at Cal Tech, and especially Dr. Lacey for the consideration taken involving
his case. [Letter from LP to Fahs 1940-08-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. B. J. Luyet, Medical School, St. Louis University RE: Thanks Luyet for letter of July 26th. Informs that LP is in process of publishing a paper on a theory of the Structure and Process Formation of Antibodies, to
appear in the September issue of the Journal American Chemical Society. Thanks Luyet for reprints and informs that he may publish in Luyet’s journal at some time in the future. [Letter from Luyet
to LP 1940-07-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred Mirsky, RE: Replies that he was pleased to learn of Mirsky’s promotion at the Institute. Suggests
a university job would be best for Mirsky and agrees to write references. Notes that he and the family will be staying in
the Hillman House at Corona del Mar for the month of August. [Note from Mirsky to LP 1940-01-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. William West, Department of Chemistry, New York University RE: Replies that the term begins late in
September, and if West comes to his lab immediately upon arrival, they might be able to find him a place to stay. [Letter
from West to LP 1940-08-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from Walter Gordy, Mendenhall Laboratory of Physics, Ohio State University to LP RE: informs that he is applying for
a National Research Fellowship for the year 1941-1942 to study the hydrogen bond. He would like to come to Caltech to study
with a chemist, although he is a physicist. If LP would like a more complete interested in the project, he would be glad to
write a more complete plan. [Reply from LP to Gordy 1940-08-08] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: States he would be glad to serve as a member of the committee to
consider the recommendations of the Committee on Relations to High Schools. [Letter from Edward C. Barrett to LP 1940-08-03] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henri S. Sack RE: States he would be glad to help Sack get settled in America. States he doesn’t know
of any positions available at the moment but will keep Sack in mind in the future. [Letter from Henri S. Sack to LP 1940-08-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
- Letter from LP to Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, RE: Sends his comments on
Budenholzer, recommending he not be appointed to the instructorship. Regrets that they are not looking for a chemist. Notes
that the Pauling family is at the seashore for a month, but he has been making trips back to work on a project in immunology.
[Letters from Graf to LP 1940-08-03, 1940-08-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, to LP RE: Regrets that LP is unable to come to the A. A. A. S. meetings
in December, but is glad for LP’s interest towards biological structures. Handwritten at the bottom: “Your book is excellent.”
[Letter from LP to Prof. William Seifriz 1940-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]
- Letter from Thomas Anderson to LP RE: Asks LP to write a letter of recommendation on his behalf for the RCA Fellowship of
the National Research Council for the study of the application of the electron microscope. States that he would prefer a
teaching position, but is going to try for this anyway. Mentions he has read LP and Delbruck’s article on the forces operative
in biological processes. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file(Anderson, Thomas, 1939-1945)]
- Letter from Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Details his conversation with Dennison
concerning the Rabi method and its applications in molecular structure investigations. Suggests Cal Tech start his salary
on September 15th. Discusses his remaining work, including calculating electron diffraction curves with Dr. Gillette. Mentions his research
interests for the coming year. [Letters from LP to Eyster 1940-07-16, 1940-08-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP has received letters from Bernal and Wooster in England
expressing the hope that Max Perutz might be enabled to work on proteins at C. I. T. and LP was wondering if the Rockefeller
Foundation could give him a fellowship. LP’s paper on the structure of antibodies has been accepted for publication in the
Journal of the American Chemical Society. [Weaver’s reply 1940-08-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from LP to J.D. Bernard RE: Replies that he has written to the Rockefeller Foundation for a fellowship on behalf of
Dr. Perutz, with the intention of having him carry out his work at Cal Tech. Goes on to detail recent advances in the labs
at the chemistry department. [Letter from Bernal to LP 1940-07-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27, file:(Bernal, J.D., 1940, 1948-1971, 1981)]
- Letter from Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Requests further information
on Budenholzer, especially inquiring if he is a Jew. Also asks LP to report on Dalimil Kybal, who worked in Aerodynamics at
Cal Tech from 1938 to 1940. (Notes in left margin re: describes Kybal) [Letters from LP to Graf, 1940-08-06, 1940-08-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to John R. Kuebler, Grand Recorder, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, RE: Thanks him for the identification card
and subscription to the Hexagon, as well as the certificate. Sends his condolences at hearing Kuebler broke a rib at the initiation
ceremony. [Letter from Kuebler to LP 1940-07-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge, England RE: Thanks him
for his letter about Dr. Perutz, says they could use him for protein work, and explains that while their funds are out he
is approaching the Rockefeller Foundation for a special fellowship for Perutz. Adds that life in the lab is little changed
by the war though he finds a god amount of his time being taken up by his activities with the Committee to Defend America
by Aiding the Allies, the Inter-Democracy Federal Union, and similar organizations. [Letters from Wooster to LP 1940-07-21, 1940-09-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Mendenhall Laboratory of Physics, Ohio State University RE: informs that he would be very
glad to have Gordy as a National Research fellow. Adds that he has read Gordy’s papers with interest and hopes will get to
work with him. [Letters from Gordy to LP 1940-08-05, 1940-08-17] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: Recommends two men for appointments from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular
Structure. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Form Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Encloses a paper by Beach and
Bauer. Asks if the revised manuscript is satisfactory for publication. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. R Eidemiller. July” $6.46 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP [dictated but not read] to Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, RE:
Replies that Budenholzer is probably not a Jew, but is not at all recommendable. Notes that he has accepted an appointment
at the Armour Institute in Chicago. Adds that Millkan describes Kybal as an average student but having a very bad personality
and would not recommend him either. Mentions that all the aeronautical engineers have been recruited by industry, except Kybal
and one American-born Japanese who plans to seek work in Japan. Regrets they have been unable to send any good recommendations.
[Letters from Graf to LP 1940-08-08, 1940-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Francis M. Turner, Vice President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, to LP RE: States that each member of the American
Chemical Society Monographs can receive any monograph free at his request. States LP now also has this privilege and should
send any requests he might have for monographs. Handwritten and crossed out in the top margin: “ “Properties of Glass” Morey.”
Handwritten in the bottom margin: “ “Phenomena at the Temperature of Lequid Helium,” Burton, Smith, & William; “Roman(?) Effect
& its Chemical Applications” Wibben; “Properties of Water Substance” Dorsey; “The Reactions of Pure Hydrocarbons” Egloff;
“Physical Constants of [Hydrocarbons]” Vols I & II Egloff.” [Letter from LP to F. M. Turner 1940-08-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Letter from the Pasadena Committee to Mather Eliot, Inter-democracy Federal Unionists, New York, RE: requests about 500 reprints
of the Union Now advertisements in the New York Times, or as many as can be spared. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena
Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Notice from J.H. Sinclair, Pasadena Committee of Federal Union, encouraging action be taken to further Federal Union before
Great Britain is defeated in the war. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
- Letter from W.C. Fernelius, Acting Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State Unversity, to LP RE: Acknowledges on Professor
Evan’s behalf the letter LP sent regarding Dr. Clifford S. Garner. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence,
1940)]
- Letter from LP to Jerome Alexander RE: Informs him that his related paper on antibodies will appear in the September issue
of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Encloses the reprint of the paper in Science. [Letter from Alexander to LP 1940-07-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)]
- Letter from LP to Thomas Anderson RE: Responds that he has sent a letter regarding the RCA Fellowship position. [Letter from
Anderson to LP 1940-08-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file(Anderson, Thomas, 1939-1945)]
- Letter from H. Bruce Collier to LP RE: Requests suggestions regarding the properties of tyrosine, specifically associated
OH groups. (Chemical diagram in pencil in the left margin, note in pencil in left margin: “Sent 11/28/40”) [Letter from LP
to Collier 1940-11-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to James R. Fahs RE: States he is glad to hear Fahs will be attending the University of Michigan and wishes
him luck in his career. [Note from Fahs to LP 1940-08-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bruce Hicks RE: States he is glad to hear about Hick’s new job. [Note from Hicks to LP 1940-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Professor L.C. Cady, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho RE:
Writes recommending Dr. Ruben Wood to the position, lists off his qualifications and his qualities, as well as his area of
research, his religion, and his marital status. [Letter from Cady to LP 1940-08-21]
- Letter from LP to the Mexican Consul in Los Angeles RE: Writes on behalf of the application by Jurg Waser for a visa for entrance
to Mexico, tells of his history as a graduate student at Cal Tech, says he is an able student and gives his gratitude for
any aid they could give him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
- Letter from LP to the American Consul in Tijuana, Mexico RE: Gives the history of Jurg Waser’s time at Cal Tech, recommends
his abilities and his family, and gives his gratitude for any aid they can give Waser in processing his visa application for
entrance to Mexico. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: States that Dr. Arthur L. LeRoson won’t be able to take up his duties
until August 1, requests he be paid eleven payments instead of twelve. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029
file 29.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Encloses a manuscript. Would like his opinion.
Believes that this manuscript contains no new theoretical contribution. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, RE: Discusses Eyster’s planned trip to
see Rabi in New York, suggesting they discuss his method of determining electric dipole moments, and adding that Eyster will
be reimbursed for his extra expenses. Notes that Eyster’s Cal Tech salary will begin on October 1st, and he will receive his first check on the 31st. Discusses news from the labs, including the acquisition of an International Business Machine for punched cards and his experiments
with immunology and antibody structure, with a paper to appear in the September JACS. [Letter from Eyster to LP 1940-08-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: States that Dr. Thor Rubin won’t be able to take up his duties until
August 1, requests he be paid eleven payments instead of twelve. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Mather Eliot, Secretary, to Esther Pickering, Pasadena Committee of Federal Union, RE: informs of the 500 reprints
of Clarence Streit’s ad were sent on August 14 at no charge. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006,
Folder 6.5]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: Informs of the resignation of Dr. Seymour Bernstein on August 22,
would like to receive his paycheck on the 22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Seymour Bernstein RE: Informs him that they have decided to release him from his contract as requested.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Mr. Walter Gordy, Mary Hardin-Baylor College to LP RE: thanks LP for permission to study at Caltech if he is awarded
a National Research fellowship. Asks if Caltech has a spectrometer and states that if one is not available he may spend his
summers at Ohio State University or elsewhere. If he is gets a fellowship, he will write immediately. [Letter from LP to Gordy
1940-08-08] [Letter from Gordy to LP 1940-10-04] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from Dr. Arthur Cope to LP RE: Requests permission to visit Cal Tech from December 11 to 24, 1940 to study tautomerism
in conjunction with his Guggenheim Fellowship. [Letter from LP to Cope 1940-08-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67, file:(Cope, Arthur C., 1940-1941, 1954, 1958, 1964)]
- Telegram from LP to Ermon D. Eastman RE: “Helen recovering from illness. Now needs entertainment. Please visit us Pasadena.
Much room. Children at beach. Love Linus.” [Note from Eastman to LP 1940-08-01, Letter from LP to Eastman 1940-08-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, file:(Eastman, Ermon D., 1935-1940)]
- Letter from John S. Snyder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Sends enclosed a brief description and outline of a book
on Crystal Structure sent to them by Prof. W.H. Zachariasen of the Department of Physics at the University. Requests whatever
criticisms and suggestions occur to him. Notes that an outline itself is not sufficient to base final conclusions on and is
interested in his general reflections rather than detailed analysis. There is a handwritten note in the margin. [Letter from
LP to Snyder 1940-08-21, Letter from Snyder to LP 1940-08-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 464.1]
- Letter from H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College to LP RE: States that a vacancy has occurred in their department of chemistry,
describes the position and the college, and asks if he could recommend someone for the position. [Letter from LP to Spencer
1940-08-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Replies that they have
decided to accept Dalimil Kybal’s application after all, and that they will “take a chance on his personality” as they have
been unable to find anyone else to help Ruffner with the aeronautical work. Notes that they can let him go at the end of the
year, if need be. [Letters from LP to Graf 1940-08-12, 1940-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, C. I. T. to LP RE: Enclosed statement showing expenditures from the Rockefeller
Fund appropriation for the past year, also a memorandum of the reallocation of certain expenses during the year in order to
balance out the over-expenditure of the Chemistry Supplies and Expenses Account. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder
8]
- Letter from Dr. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Discusses the finer points of
his research regarding ferric compounds and requests LP have them published in a journal. States he is sending multiple copies
of the papers, says LP can change them as he wishes, and not to send the papers back because of the huge delay in correspondence.
[Letters from LP to Dr. Hugo Theorell 1940-01-26, 1940-09-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Letter from LP to John S. Snyder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. RE: Replies that there is a need for a book on crystal structure,
and he and Dr. Sturdivant have discussed writing one, but have postponed this indefinitely, and he hears that Prof. Warren
of M.I.T. is writing one for McGraw-Hill. Adds that Prof. Zachariasen is a good man, and he expects a book written by him
to be satisfactory. Advances a comment that Chapter IV is very important and might be longer than forty pages. [Letters from
Snyder to LP 1940-08-19, 1940-08-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 464.1]
- Letter from Prof. L.C. Cady, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho RE: Thanks
him for his letter recommending Dr. Ruben Wood for a position in their department, adds that his comments will greatly assist
them. [Letter from LP to Cady 1940-08-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College RE: Replies that he is glad to recommend Dr. Ruben Wood as chairman
of their department of chemistry, lists his education, qualifications and qualities, and adds that he is available for an
interview. [Letters from Spencer to LP 1940-08-19, 1940-08-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to Professor Philip Fogg RE: Sends notice of courses in advanced organic chemistry for the first term 1940-1941.
[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 Commission of Immigration and Naturalization, U.S. Department of Justice, RE: Informs them that Dr. Chia-Si
Lu has been carrying out research under LP’s supervision since August 1939. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu,
Chia-Si)]
- Statement of Accounts for Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, C. I. T. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder
8]
- Letter from LP to S. S. Northington, RE: Returns policy #648800 requesting to surrender the policy on August 28, 1940. [Letter
from Phinehas Prouty, Jr, to LP 1940-08-30] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Barrett RE: Recommends Dr. Reuben E. Wood be paid $50 from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular Structure
for the month of August. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the revised manuscript
by Beach and Bauer not be accepted for publication. Gives his reasons. Recommends another referee to submit the paper to.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Secretary to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging receipt of LP’s letter of 1940-08-07 and notifying him that the matter of Foundation aid to Dr. Perutz is under consideration at present time. [Filed under LP
Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Cope RE: Replies that they would be glad to have Cope visit the labs in December. [Letter from
Cope to LP 1940-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67, file:(Cope, Arthur C.)]
- Telegram from LP to Prof. and Mrs. Hill RE: “Pasadena Committee offers homes maintenance forty children parents paying ocean
passage. Can you cable names necessary visa information fathers occupation. [Letter from LP to Hill and Hill 1940-08-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hill, A.V.)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Wishes to withdraw recommendation of Dr. Chia-Si Lu for a fellowship from the
Noyes fund because the Immigration regulations would prevent his acceptance. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029
file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Ermon D. Eastman, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley RE: Regrets that they were unable to get together
over the August vacation. Mentions that Eastman’s letter was misplaced during AHP’s illness, and LP did not recover it until
the 19th, when he sent the telegram.] [Note from Eastman to LP 1940-08-01, Telegram from LP to Eastman 1940-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, file:(Eastman, Ermon D.)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. and Mrs. A.V. Hill RE: Informs him that they have found 40 homes in Pasadena that are prepared to
receive British children for an indefinite stay during the war, via the local branch of the Committee for the Care of European
Children. Requests they send specific information concerning the children and their families to facilitate visa preparation.
[Telegram from LP to Hill and Hill 1940-08-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hill, A.V.)]
- Writes cheque “Insurance for Beulah” $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP, to Dr. Richard D. Tolman, National Research Council, RE: Asks if Tolman would want to rent his house to Prof.
John T. Edsall during the fall and winter. States AHP has been ill for three weeks and asks if there is anything he can do
to help with national defense. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.7]
- Letter from LP to R. and J. Beck, Ltd. RE: Acknowledges receipt of merchandise and sends remaining balance on purchase. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College to LP RE: Appreciates him recommending Dr. Ruben Wood to them, but regrets
to say that they have decided to make the position part time instead, and would like suggestions for someone who would be
interested in helping them for part-time. [Letter from LP to Spencer 1940-08-21, 1940-08-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from Dr. William A Rawlinson, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Research in Pathology and Medicine, Royal Melbourne
Hospital, to LP RE: Asks if LP could send a reprint of each paper in the series on properties of heme compounds. [Letter from
LP to Dr. William A. Rawlinson 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Gives direction on how the $600 provided by the Merck Company be distributed.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Asks to have dinner with him on September
12th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Everett Wallis RE: Confirms his statements in their telephone conversation about Dr. Seymour Bernstein.
Informs him that though a good worker, Bernstein has decided to leave his position in order to find a better paying industry
job in order to support his parents. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from John S. Snyder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Thanks LP for letter of Aug. 21st commenting on the proposed
test on crystal structure by Dr. W.H. Zachariasen of the University of Chicago. Comments that Dr. Zachariasen is highly regarded
in the field of crystal structure and a book by him would be expected to be well received. Adds that other comments they’ve
received on the basis of the outline submitted by Dr. Zachariasen were very similar to LP’s own, and they will undoubtedly
urge Dr. Zachariasen to submit a substantial portion of his manuscript when ready so it can be reviewed in the usual fashion.
[Letter from Snyder to LP 1940-08-19, Letter from LP to 1940-08-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 464.1]
- Letter from LP to H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College RE: Regrets to learn that they have decided to make the position temporary,
as believes Dr. Ruben Wood is admirably fitted for the appointment, and doubts they have another man so suitable next year.
Asks that they give Dr. Wood an interview anyway, and adds that Mr. Newson came asking about an assistant for part-time work,
and as LP is making a survey of the graduate students he might be able to recommend one in a few days. [Letter from Spencer
to LP 1940-08-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to F. M. Turner, Vice President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, RE: Thanks Turner for the letter and requests
five monographs. [Letter from F. M. Turner to LP 1940-08-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Notice of Payment Due from The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to LP RE: Requests payment on policy number 648800,
the amount of $56.01 due August 28. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
- Letter from Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane, Chairman, U.S. Committee for Care of European Children, Pasadena Chapter, to LP RE:
Thanks him for his interest in the committee and the letter he has written on their behalf to Professor and Mrs. Hill in London.
[Telegram from Hill to LP 1940-09-04, Letter from LP to Doane 1940-09-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Prof. Gilbert N. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Thanks him for the copy of the second
edition of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #216, file:(Lewis, G.N. Correspondence)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. Larbarthe, England RE: Expresses support of periodical publication, La France Libre, and expresses wish to subscribe to publication. [Letter from Bragg et al to LP] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230,
File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends that the appointment of Dr. A. LeRosen be continued for eleven more
paychecks. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Curtis G. Benjamin, Manager, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc, to LP RE: Sends LP a complimentary
copy of the “French-English Science Dictionary” by Louis DeVries, which LP had commented upon for them in 1939. [Letter from
LP to Benjamin 1940-09-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
- Letter from Phineas Prouty Jr, General Agent [signed by M. Roberts, cashier], The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
to LP RE: Writes in regards to Policy 648,800 and encloses a check for $448.41 per request from LP. [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 Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends the appointment of John L. Webb be continued from September 1 to September
30 at $110 to be paid from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular Structure. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file
29.1]
- Letter from LP to Secretary. RE: Requests grant application blanks. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society,
1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Writes cheque to “Louise Jean Bell” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. R. Eidemiller. Labor & washing” $12.75 .00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.2]
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