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- Undated letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Form letter. Writes as Vice-chairman of the United American Spanish Aid Committee,
asking recipient to write letter to the President and Mr. Cordell Hull urging them to intercede with France and Germany on
behalf of International and Spanish refugees. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Undated note from Amy Crellin to LP RE: Sends him the address of Carl Neprude, an official working with the Chinese government,
who may be of help regarding the situation of Dr. Lu. [Letter from LP to Crellin 1940-09-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 17 RE: Treatment of insoluble residue in synthesis of methyl ester of triglycine, pp. 60.
- Memo titled “Second International Congress of Pure and Applied Science; New York - September 1940”from L. W. Tomarkin, Dept
of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Lists and describes the divisions of the Congress and requests opinions regarding
the set-up of these divisions. Written in the upper right corner: “Ask Millikan if he will be president of National Committee;
Wire Urey; Joliot and Perrin.” [Mimeographed copy of committee lists 9-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Mimeographed copy of committee lists for the National Committee for the Second International Congress of Pure and Applied
Science. [Memo titled “Second International Congress of Pure and Applied Science 9-40, Copy of Suggestions 9-40] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Copy of Suggestions for the Second International Congress of Pure and Applied Sciences (written in french). [Mimeographed
copy of committee lists 9-40, Mimeograph copy of American Scientists and Personalities 9-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
#419.1]
- Mimeographed copy of American Scientists and Personalities in Favor of Holding a Second International Congress of Pure and
Applied Science in the United States. [Copy of Suggestions 9-40, Mimeographed copy of New York Committee List 9-40] [Filed
under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- Mimeographed copy of New York Committee List of the National Committee for the Second International Congress of Pure and Applied
Science. [Mimeographed copy of American Scientists and Personalities 9-40, List of the Permanent Scientific Advisory Board
9-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- List of the Permanent Scientific Advisory Board of the International Congress of Pure and Applied Science. [Mimeographed copy
of New York Committee List 9-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
- The California Federalist, Vol 1 No 5. All Mimsy Were the Borogoves. . . [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 6, September-October. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc.,
1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.3]
- Federal Union World, Vol 2 No 9. Tomorrow May Be Forever Too Late. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union,
Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
- Set of 4 slides from Fall 1940. No date or given description. [Filed in LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.012, File 12.5]
- Letter from Dr. Lih-Wu Han to LP RE: Agrees to allow Dr. Chia-Si Lu to continue as a post-Doctorate Fellow at Cal Tech. Adds
that an arrangement has been made with the Central University in China to defer his appointment for six months. [Letter from
LP to Han 1940-07-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. Chia-Si Lu August payment ($110 used from Mrs. Gates, $110 “ ”[used from] Mr. Crellin [)]” $110.00 [LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque “First Federal Sav. & L. Sept. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. Sept. 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Federal Union, Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 2. The Busy Season Is On. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union,
Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Robert Rundle and Mr. Robert Rasmussen be given their paychecks
on the first of each month beginning September 1. [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: Regrets to inform him that he will
not be able to attend the Detroit meeting, and will not be able to have dinner with him. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Telegram from A.V. Hill to LP RE: Regrets that they cannot plan sending children out of England currently due to safety issues.
[Letters from Doane to LP 1940-08-29, from LP to Doane 1940-09-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from B. J. Latshaw to Chemistry Department of California Institute of Technology RE: Asks members of department to
answer some questions about flammable mixtures to help Latshaw decide whether or not to submit an article to the U. S. Government
for defense purposes. [Letter from LP to Latshaw] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from LP to the Chief of Police, Pasadena, CA, RE: Submits to him a “Mexican prisoner letter” which he has received
which is similar to those that have been recently discussed in the Star News. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P:
Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Margaret Hill to AHP RE: Follows up on telegram regarding sending children out of England and informs them of
conditions in England, specifically mentioning air raids and food. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, N-Z:
Box # 1.002, folder 2.2]
- Letter from A.V. Hill to AHP RE: Thanks AHP for her kindness and “to add to my [his] wife’s thanks.” Also mentions various
aspects of life, such as the air raids, and recent successful errand to America. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence,
Personal, N-Z: Box # 1.002, Folder 2.3]
- Letter from Dr. Alex Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of America, to LP RE: Requests that LP or Verner
Schomaker look over his paper on the Mills-Nixon effect for him before he presents it at an ACS meeting on October 10. [Letters
from Kossiakoff to LP 1940-05-13, from LP to Kossiakoff9-19-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas. Pay to Sept. 1" $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Melvin Baker RE: Encloses a contribution by Dr. DuMond and himself toward the publication of the “Do
you believe in union now” advertisement. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane RE: Informs her of the telegram from Professor Hill. States that sending children
out of England is not perhaps the best idea currently, and that they should work through the New York Committee. [Letter from
Doane to LP 1940-08-29, Telegram from Hill to LP 1940-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Grover C. Dillman, President, Michigan College of Mining and Technology, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP’s
recommendation of Dr. Fred Ewing for the position. Informs him that another candidate with more experience has been selected.
Invites LP to visit the campus. [Letters from LP to Ewing and to Dillman 1940-07-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Ewing, Fred, 1940, 1948, 1950-1951, 1954-1955, 1960-1963)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. B. J. Latshaw RE: Responds to questions of Latshaw in letter of September 4th that he does not know whether there is a mixture with such properties. LP adds that there are spontaneously inflammable substances,
but most are not easily or cheaply made. [Letter to Department of Chemistry from Latshaw 1940-09-04, Letter from Latshaw to LP 1940-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Curtis G. Benjamin, Manager, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., RE: Thanks him fro the
copy of DeVries “French-English Science Dictionary.” Asks if Prof. Warren of MIT is working on a text in x-rays and crystal
structure for McGraw-Hill. [Letters from Benjamin to LP 1940-08-30, from Thompson to LP 1940-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. P. Smyth, Dept. of Chemistry, Princeton University, RE: States the letter regarding Edgar Landon
Zeigler has been given to the Entrance Committee, and that Dr. Moore and Mr. Shand have begun work. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
(S: Correspondence, 1940), #377.10]
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge to LP RE: Thanks him for his
letter, says he is pleased as the Rockefeller Foundation has written to Professor Bragg about Perutz, feels compelled to tell
how ashamed he and other people of England feel about the treatment of people like Perutz, says he is glad to know that scientific
work has been hardly affected by the war and compliments the work coming from their laboratories. Says that they all appreciate
the transfer of the 50 U.S. destroyers to England, and says they all feel really in the war with the constant bombing. [Letters
from LP to Wooster 1940-08-08, 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]
- Writes cheque to “Sears Roebuck. Pipe, etc + 2.00 del.” $33.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “C Seitz. Box 774 Balboa (laundry)” $1.98 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Believes that the manuscript by Long
and Nutting should not be published in its present form. Gives his reasons. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Sending two brief manuscripts submitted
for publication by Dr. Elliott. Welcomes his opinion. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Committee on Research. RE: Submitts the enclosed application for a grant from the research funds. [Filed
under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from LP to Amy Crellin RE: Thanks her for Carl Neprude’s address. Discusses Dr. Lu’s situation, mentioning that he
may be able to stay on in the U.S. if he receives a Noyes Fellowship. [Undated note from Crellin to LP, 9-40] [Filed under
LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Arden Farms for 2 months. July & Aug” $34.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Helm Bakeries.” $5.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Cecil Hendeshel bulbs (for)” $5.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Arden Farms at Beach” $15.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $6.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “AC Vroman Books” $6.13 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma. 2 mo H2O ” $10.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Fatner & Land[?]” $6.29 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “ CJ Gould. Dental to Oct. 8" $15.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Standard Oil” $14.23 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co.” $2.41 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “cleaning, etc- Sanitary Laundry” $8.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Has thoroughly studied the manuscript
by Nagee. Has asked Dr. Wilson of his opinions. They (wilson and LP) feel that the manuscript should not be published at present.
Makes suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $30.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Gas Co” $7.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Collector of Internal Revenue” $30.82 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from J. R. Nicholas, Tamalpais High School to Head of Chemistry Department, California Institute of Technology RE:
Wishes to know the title of the text being used at Cal Tech for the course in Analytical Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Nicholas
1940-09-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, File: (N: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Maurice L. Huggins, Research Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Company, to the members of the N.R.C. Committee on
X-ray and Electron Diffraction [LP] RE: Reports on the latest meeting of the Committee in Detroit on September 9th. Discusses membership changes, the state of chemistry journals in Germany, the possibility of creating a new international
crystallography journal, making the Gibson Island Conference an annual event, and other committee affairs. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Huggins, Maurice L., 1927-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscripts by
Elliott be accepted. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from J. A. Noonan, Assistant Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that they have received his application for a grant-in-aid.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. V. Taylor, Stanford University, RE: Recommends Warren Weaver and Harrison at MIT for the position
of Stanford University President, does not recommend Urey or President Hamm of Mt. Holyoke, and brings attention to Henry
Allen Moe and Joel Hildebrand. [Letter from C. V. Taylor to LP 1940-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Letter from Edwin R. Embree, President, Julius Rosenwald Fund, to LP RE: Sends a statement on their 1941 fellowship program.
Adds that correspondence on the subject should be directed to George M. Reynolds. Also encloses the list of fellows selected
for 1940. [Letter from LP to Embree 1940-09-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. J. R. Nicholas, Tamalpais High School RE: Gives the titles of the textbooks used for analytical chemistry
for both freshman and sophomore year at Cal Tech. [Letter from Nicholas to Head of Department 1940-09-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, File: (N: Correspondence 1940)]
- Federal Union, Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 3. Suggestions Invited. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union,
Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
- Letter from LP to Prof. S. J. French, Colgate University, RE: Belatedly thanks him for the review of LP’s book which French
prepared for the Journal of Chemical Education. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Makes a suggestion regarding the process
of publication of manuscripts in the Journal. Suggests that when a proof must be sent to the Pacific Coast, that it be sent
airmail in order that the paper would be able to make the deadline. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Malcolm Dole to LP RE: Informs LP of an unexpected vacancy at Northwestern University and asks LP to recommend
candidates for a one-year research assistant position. (Note on back: “Dr. Pauling: I am returning this to you because it
occurred to me that you might care to make another recommendation. R.”) [Letter from LP to Dole 1940-10-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from James Thompson, Vice-President, McGraw-hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Replies on behalf of Curtis Benjamin
in his absence. Writes that they have been unable to print Warren’s manuscript. Asks to discuss the publication of LP and
Sturdivant’s manuscript used at Cal Tech. [Letters from LP to Benjamin 1940-09-06, LP to Thompson 1940-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
- Letter from C. V. Taylor, Dept of Biology, Stanford University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter with recommendations for
presidential selection. States he enjoyed his recent visit. [Letter from LP to C. V. Taylor 1940-09-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Letter from Joel H. Hildebrand, University of California, to LP. RE: Sends him a bibliography, biographical outline, and brief
appraisal of the work of Axel Olson. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File
18.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alex Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of America, RE: Sends comments on the
manuscript by Kossiakoff and Springall. Encloses Schomaker’s remarks on the same. Sends Springall’s address. [Letter from
Kossiakoff to LP 1940-09-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Dr. David Brenlow be appointed Research Assistant to Dr. Carl Niemann
until June 30, 1941 at $125 per month to be paid from the Rockefeller Fund, Organic Salaries. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Reminds
them of hte location and time of the Autumn meeting of the Academy. Requests that they notify their local chairmen of their
intentions to go or not. Urges them to send the Chairman titles of communication before October 1st. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1]
- Letter from Dr. Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: Reports he received the ACS money. Asks for the parameters on unpublished curves
in Palmer and Eliot’s work on Al2Cl6. [Letter from Lp to Brockway 1940-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)]
- Letter from Prof. S.H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Responds that they have
decided to accept Dalimil Kybal’s application despite the potential personality problems as all other qualified candidates
have accepted alternate positions. Notes that he will work on aeronautical projects with Ruffner, and can be let go at the
year’s end 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 Prof. R.M. King, Department of Ceramic Engineering, Ohio State University, to LP RE: Requests LP recommend a candidate
for a fellowship in the department. [Letter from LP to King 1940-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to James S. Thompson, Vice President, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., RE: Replies that he and Sturdivant may
examine their mimeographed notes on crystal structure later in the year to decide if they are suitable for publication. [Letter
from Thompson to LP 1940-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
- Letter from Benjamin M. Siegel, Research Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE: States he will not reach CalTech
until the 3rd week of October and hopes this is not an inconvenience. [Letter from Benjamin M. Siegel to LP 1940-06-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1940), #377.10]
- Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Invites him to a conference
for the discussion of special inorganic problems in connection with the defense program. Asks for a telegraphed answer. Informs
him that he would be traveling at the government’s expense. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box
# 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Edwin R. Embree, Julius Rosenwald Fund, RE: Replies that he currently has no one to recommend for the Rosenwald
Fellowship. Thanks them for their support of Dr. James E. LuValle during the past two years, who is now leaving for Fisk University.
[Letter from Embree to LP 1940-09-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. W. T. Astbury, Textile Physics Laboratory, University of Leeds, to LP RE: Sends a letter of introduction for
Dr. Lotte Kellner, a German refugee who would like to work in America. Briefly discusses her infra-red work on protein substances.
[Letter from Kellner to LP 1940-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Annette Pagler to Cal Tech RE: Requests information on black widow spiders, specifically on how to eliminate them
from her house and proper first aid for bites. [Letter from Rooke to Pagler 1940-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Carl Pardy. Bulbs” $4.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Lecture notes for Ch 227a The Structure of Crystals lecture 1: introduction and The Closest Packing of Spheres [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States that they have had outstanding
results with the punch card method, especially with speed and accuracy. States they are now starting on electron diffraction
cards and they need $1000 dollars more of their grant to finish these cards, and $1000 more for upkeep. Explains why the costs
are more than estimated and states that duplicate sets of cards can be made for $225. Explains the costs of producing both
kinds of cards, including freight costs and changes in expenses depending on the time of production. Gives names of who might
need duplicate sets of cards. [Letters from Irvin Stewart to LP 1940-07-16, 1940-09-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Harris M. Chadwell, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that he will be attending the
conference, and will come by train. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Congratulates him on the ACS award and responds that he will have Elliot send
the information on the Al2Cl6 curves. [Letter from Brockway to LP 1940-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. S.H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, RE: Replies that he is glad
that they hired Kybal despite his remarks. Adds that he hopes Kybal proves satisfactory, as he only wishes to send very good
applicants to Corvallis. [Letter from Graf to LP 1940-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Miss Esther Gilbert RE: Requests that Mr. Paul faust be given the NYA assignment of carryingout analyses
and assisting with LP’s program of research in immunology, along with Mr. Ikeda and Mr. Ikawa. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Report on “Vitamin K Activity and Structure.” By Louis F. Fieser, Max Tishler, and W.I. Sampson, Converse Memorial Laboratory,
Harvard University, Cambridge, the Research Laboratories of Merck and Company, Inc., and the Merck Institute fro Therapeutic
Research. [Filed under LP Science Box 11.077 File 77.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Audre Stong, Pasadena Junior College, RE: Discusses the work of Mr. James Shields on electron diffraction
done under the Pasadena N.Y.A. Office, and asks if this work could be continued with Shields begins attending Pasadena Junior
College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1940), #377.10]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Sending a brief manuscript by Dr.
Hildebrand. Asks his opinion of it. Encloses the report form Dr. Forbes. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to A. N. Richards, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements. RE: Informs him that he will not be able to attend
the Autumn Meeting of the Academy. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File
18.1]
- Letter from E.E. Gullekson to LP RE: Requests permission to return to Cal Tech in order to carry out further research on fused
quartz spring microbalances. Notes that the end product will be patented for commercial use. Outlines his needs at the labs
as well as a proposal for remuneration for the service provided. [Letter from LP to Gullekson 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. M. King, Department of Ceramic Engineering, Ohio State University, RE: Regrets he has no one to
recommend for the position. [Letter from King to LP 1940-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Dr. Lotte Kellner to LP RE: Informs him of her situation as a German Jewish Refugee and her desire to work in
the U.S. Describes her experience and work history. Asks LP to help her find a position. Encloses an introductory letter,
her curriculum vitae and a list of publication. [Letters from Astbury to LP 1940-09-23, from LP to Kellner 1940-11-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP, to Annette Pegler RE: Replies that they have no information on black widow spiders
and suggests Pegler contact her city Health Department. [Note from Pegler to Cal Tech 1940-09-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quiplay 1940-41 (Sept 4) Employee Liability Policy” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.071, folder 71.6]
- Writes cheque to “HL Byran. 1.47 penalty on Tax of 18.49 paid Sept10.” $1.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Norman Abrahamsen’s appointment be continued until December 31,
1940 at $100 per month paid from the Rockefeller Fund Organic Salaries. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029
file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mrs. Ada Davison be appointed as card punching machine operator on
a semi-monthly basis beginning September 15, 1940 at $130 per month to be paid from the Punched Card Fund. [Filed under LP
Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Officially informs him that he has been reelected
as Associate Editor of Scientific Monographs for a three year term. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence,
1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, RE: Mentions a number of changes
to the manuscript that he and Prof. John T. Edsall feel should be made. States he has entered it for publication in the Journal
of the American Chemical Society. Describes a plan for reprints. [Letters from Prof. Hugo Theorell to LP 1940-08-20, 1940-10-22, telegram 1940-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Submits for publication four papers
dealing with cytochrome by Theorell and Akesson. Is of the opinion that they should be published. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Lydia Hamren, Member of North Hollywood Federal Union Committee, to Inter-democracy Federal Union Headquarters,
Pasadena California, RE: encloses money order for four requested copies of Hang Together. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union,
Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Writes cheque to “Chia-Si Lu Payment for Sept” $110.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
- Letter from Clarence F. Kiech, lawyer in the law offices of Harris, Kiech, Foster & Harris, to LP. RE: Gives legal advice
in regards to publishing an article before LP has applied for the patent. Gives advice on the acquisition of foreign patents.
Advises LP that he must file for a patent within one year of publishing the article in the United States. [Filed under LP
Science, Box 7.001, File 1.1]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, to LP RE: States he is sending paperwork to
the Comptroller of CalTech, and will send the $2000 installment when he receives the paperwork back. Asks if they will not
need the additional $2500 from the grant. Asks to be informed when LP thinks it is time for Cornell to have a copy of CalTech’s
cards. [Letters from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1940-09-23, 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has sent the
manuscript of Dr. Helmholz to Dr. Zachariasen. On the basis of the report, is inclined to publish the manuscript. [Filed under
LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
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