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- Magazine Article: “Linus Pauling: Sigma”, Hexagon of Alpha Chi Sigma, vol. 31, no.1, (October 1940):2. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1940n.4]
- Research Notebook of LP, RNB 16 RE: Notes re: device for determining partial pressure of oxygen, pp. 38.
- October financial report of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007,
Folder 7.1]
- Federal Union World, Vol 2 No 10. From Our “Loyal Opposition” [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc.,
1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
- Article: “Linus Pauling”, The Hexagon, (Alpha Chi Sigma) Vol. XXXI, No. 1, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.6]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Honored with Nichols Medal”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbook,
1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Given Chemistry Medal”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940:
Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Honored by Chemical Society”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks,
1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Magazine Article and Photos: “Appreciation”, The Hexagon, (Alpha Chi Sigma) October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Chemistry Medal Awarded to Dr. Pauling”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks,
1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
- Newspaper Clipping: “High Chemistry Honor Gained by Caltech’s Prof. Linus Pauling”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed
under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
- Preliminary Patent Application which outlines LP’s device for a simple and effective instrument which measures the partial
pressure of oxygen in a mixture of gases. Based on magnetic susceptibility of molecular oxygen. [Filed under LP Science Box
13.001 File 1.2]
- Telegram from Prof. Hugo Theorell to LP RE: Writes: “Have cytochrome manuscripts arrived = Theorell.” Handwritten at bottom:
“10/1; Manuscripts received. Letter follows. Linus Pauling.” [Letters from Prof. Hugo Theorell to LP 1940-10-22, from LP to Theorell 1941-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Letter from E.W. Balduf, Acting Director of Federal Union, Inc., to Miss Little, RE: Urges Miss Little to help distribute
the enclosed advertisements and radio talks and find support for The Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004,
Folder 4.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Explains the circumstances in which
he is sending a manuscript by Dr. Wrinch to him. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. Eidermiller. Laundry” $4.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Edison Co. 2 months” $13.20 [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 their discussion of possible applicants for positions in their physical
chemical work and now wonders if there is an X-ray structure man in the group, and asks for LP’s opinion on Dr. Hacker who
has applied for the position, adds that he will stop by the lab to make a further checkup on various personnel. [Letter from
LP to Kunsman 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
- Letter from Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Texas RE: Says he
has been given a grant for biochemical research and would like to increase his staff, gives a general description of the kind
of man he is looking for, and asks for any suggestions of candidates. [Letter from LP to Williams 1940-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.5]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas $4.00 + $1 cash of salary. 25 stilled up[?]” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Encloses a manuscript by Davies.
Is quite puzzled by it. Asks his opinion. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Eunice Thomas Miner, Executive Secretary, New York Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Reminds LP of letter of September
13th concerning membership. Wishes to know decision of LP. [Letter from LP to Miner 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from Walter Gordy, Mary Hardin-Baylor College to LP RE: states that he is required to submit a plan of work, showing
its scientific importance, relation to existing knowledge, facilites required, etc. for the National Research fellowship.
He requests that LP read the plan and that he would greatly value LP’s criticisms. Also that if LP does not approve, he shall
be glad to rewrite the entire plan. [Letter from Gordy to LP 1940-08-17] [Letter from LP to Gordy 1940-10-23] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Propositions Submitted by Emil Burcik for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising
of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
- Writes cheque to “Nelson Mattus Co. Bed?” $25.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $3.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co. Water.”$5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Standard Oil” $2.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Charles le fincalm[?] Detroit” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “C. J. Goulds” $5.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash. Clothes for children” $13.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “[?] McMillor. Illness. Myself - !!” $77.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque “Rent of ½ mo salary.” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 5. A Real Service to Locals. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal
Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
- Writes cheque to “Bodes” $3.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Rio Grande. Gas” $1.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. C. Gas Co” $3.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Helms” $8.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Arden Farms. Milk, etc” $25.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque “Children home. ILL” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Prof. H.B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, RE: Discusses the non-aromaticity of cyclooctatetrene.
Presents his views and requests LP’s opinions. [Letter from LP to Hass 1940-10-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- LP Research Notebook 16 RE: discusses his idea of determining partial pressure of oxygen in the presence of other gases. Devised
an apparatus to do so.
- Letter from Dr. S. A. Morell, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Informs LP that Dr. Lindh has submitted Morell
for membership to the American Society of Biological Chemists. Requests that LP send a note to Dr. King of the University
of Pittsburgh discussing Morell’s qualifications for membership. Encloses a copy of publications. Requests a photo of LP’s
home. [Letter from LP to King 1940-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Telegram from LP to J. B. Conant, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Has a promising method to determine partial pressure
oxygen. Job offered to his best post-doctorate assistant. Asks if he can hold him. [Letter from LP to Conant 1940-10-09] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Prof. William A. Noyes, Noyes Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Sends a copy of a letter
from Prof. Hale to Noyes concerning a manuscript he wishes to publish in the monograph series. Asks LP to review or suggest
someone to review the manuscript. [Copy of the letter from Hale to Noyes 1940-10-07, letter from LP to Noyes 1940-10-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to James B. Conant, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Discusses LP’s recent idea on how to indicate
the partial pressure oxygen in other gases. Explains the telegram sent on 1940-10-08. Enclosing information on Dr. Wood separately. Mentions another doctor who would be able to assist him with another project.
[Telegram from LP to Conant 1940-10-08]
- Telegram from Harris M. Chadwell, to LP. RE: Informs him that contracts generally pay post doctorate two thousand yearly.
Asks for details. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to James B. Conant, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs that he has thought of a method for devising
an apparatus for indicating the partial pressure of oxygen in the presence of other gases. Explains his ideas. [Filed under
LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Sending two manuscripts by Beach
and Smyth. Informs him that they are to be presented at a symposium in December. Would like prompt comments. [Filed under
LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. H. Fraenkel-Conrat, Institute of Experimental Biology, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Mentions his 1938 visit to Cal
Tech in relation to a possible position. Details his current work with pituitary hormones. Requests LP reconsider offering
him a post at Cal Tech, or suggest another position for a biochemist with organic training. [Letter from LP to Fraenkel-Conrat
1940-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to E.E. Gullekson RE: Apologizes for delay in response. Reports that the Division council has decided to deny
Gullekson’s request for permission to use the labs at Cal Tech, mainly due to the lack of space from the recent increase in
work. [Letter from Gullekson to LP 1940-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Miss Eunice Thomas Miner, Executive Secretary, New York Academy of Science RE: Declines offer of membership
to New York Academy of Sciences on account of lack of time spent in New York. [Letter from Miner to LP 1940-10-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Chemistry, Western Regional Research Laboratory,
United States Department of Agriculture RE: Says he does not know of any young X-ray man, but says there is an able older
man there called Dr. Edward Hughes, and lists his education and qualifications. Gives opinion about Dr. Harker, saying that
he is well-trained and could develop into a man as good as Sterling Hendricks, though he would hate to see him leave teaching.
[Letter from Kunsman to LP 1940-10-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William A. Rawlinson, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Research in Pathology and Medicine, Royal
Melbourne Hospital, RE: States: “I am sending separately a set of reprints of our papers on magnetic properties of heme compounds.”
[Letter from Dr. William A. Rawlinson to LP 1940-08-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge RE: Says he has not yet
heard about any decision about Dr. Perutz by the Rockefeller Foundation, understands the unfortunate decision the British
government made to remove Perutz from England, says that they are all happy that England has been putting up such a good fight
against the aggressor and feels that the preparations for defense in the U. S. are going well. [Letters from Wooster to LP
1940-09-07, 1940-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States that the Comptoller of
CalTech will soon make a report of expenditures for the first installment, and that they will require no additional funds
after the second installment. [Letters from Irvin Stewart to LP 1940-09-30, from LP to Prof. Carleton C. Murdock 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Carleton C. Murdock, Cornell University, RE: States their punch card set is working well and they
could arrange for Cornell to have a copy. Asks if Cornell has an 88 type position tabulator with subtractions and 12 x distributors,
or some other type of tabulator. States Hughes has been appointed Noyes Fellow at CalTech. [Letters from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart
1940-10-10, Shipping Slip 1940-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Ch. 227. Problem VI-1. Typed problem. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.012, File 12.5]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Agrees that one table in the manuscript
by Helmholz may be omitted. Argues why the others shouldn’t be omitted. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Informal Ballot from the National Academy of Science, Section of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of
Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1]
- Letter from Dr. Herman Kalckar to LP RE: Sends the revised article, thanking LP for his assistance. Expresses hope that it
may still be published in the December issue of “Chemical Reviews.” [Letters from LP to Kalckar 1940-07-16, 1940-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
- Letter from Don Yost to LP RE: Requests travel expenses of $200 be given to him for the trip he will be making. Requests funds
for side trips for research as well as his trip to Cambridge and Bloomington. [Letter from LP to Don M Yost 1940-10-12] [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 Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests a check be made for Professor Yost for $191.35 to cover his railroad
fare to Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bloomington, Indiana where he is to present invited papers on artificial radioactivity.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Malcolm Dole RE: Regrets that Dr. Reuben Wood had to leave his position at Northwestern for a national defense
project. Recommends Emil Burcik as a replacement, detailing his qualifications. [Letters from Dole to LP 1940-09-18, 1940-10-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. H.B. Hass, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, RE: Sends his opinions on the non-aromicity
of cylco-octatetraene. [Letter from Hass to LP 1940-10-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. William A. Noyes, Noyes Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Agrees to review the
manuscript by Harned and Owen for publication in the Monograph Series. [Letters from Noyes to LP 1940-10-09, to Harned, cc: LP 1940-10-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Don M Yost RE: Notifies Mr. Yost of his request to Mr. Barrett to prepare a check for $191.35 for his fare
to Cambridge and Bloomington but cannot provide more funds. [Letter from Don M Yost to LP 1940-10-11] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. D. Coolidge, General Electric Company. RE: Asks for advice on magnets. [Filed under LP Science Box
13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Malcolm Dole to LP RE: Thanks him for the recommendation of Emil Burcik but responds that he is waiting for a
response from Philip Gross, an Austrian Chemist currently in a refugee camp in England. [Letter from LP to Dole 1940-10-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Price list for publications of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.6]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert HG Nash RE: Asks if Mr. Nash is addressing the whole university about the attendance of seminars
of if LP should send one out. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Lecture notes for Ch 227a The Structure of Crystals lecture 2: The Structures of the Elements [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.5]
- Letter from Arthur B.Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Has a 76 page manuscript by Kirkwood that
is giving him some trouble. Asks his opinion of it. Is willing to publish it if recommended. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from E. J. Conklin, Executive Officer, to LP. RE: Informs him that the APS is unable to make the grant-in-aid for which
he has applied. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Sends a book by Rademacher and Torplitz.
[Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Letter from Erle Billings, Consultant, National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel, to LP RE: Writes to secure
names and home addresses of those students who graduated from Cal Tech in 1940, as well as prospective candidates for 1941
to be included in the national roster. [Letter from LP to Billings, 1940-11-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Bert H. White, Vice-President, Liberty Bank of Buffalo to LP RE: Presents an inquiry from one of his industrial
customers from their gratis Research Advisory Service, in which they plan to undertake a research program to find out how
to make reclaiming neoprene commercially feasible, requests any non-confidential information on the processes used for reclaiming
rubber from neoprene scrap, adds that they would be happy to reciprocate at any time. [Letter from LP to White 1940-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Medal Awarded to California Chemist”, New York Times, October 15, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.10]
- Letter from James T Grady, American Chemical Society, News Service, Managing Editor to LP RE: Requests photograph and biographical
information relating to scientific achievements. [Letter from Judith Rooke, LP Secretary to James T. Grady 1940-10-19] [Filed under Biographical Updates and Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.1]
- Letter from Prof. Everett S. Wallis, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University to LP RE: Expresses
thanks for the warm reception when he visited the Institute, explains that he made inquiries about Dr. Bernstein’s sudden
departure and it involves sad problems among his family. Adds that Bernstein has been looking for employment since arriving
in the East and believes he plans to work with Prof. Eyring in some government capacity, mentions that he did not appoint
Bernstein to his research assistantship as did not think it fair under the circumstances.{Letter from LP to Wallis 1940-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Writes cheque to “Mary Kawaguchi. Cash on” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $34.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque “Linus Jr. Dancing” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “First Federal Savings & Loan Co. Assn. Oct. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. E.W. Crellin. Oct. 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “AAAS?” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to S. B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the manuscripts of Beach and Smyth
to be satisfactory for preprints. Thinks that they are illsuited for publishing though. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter [air mail] from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses Hogness’ plans
to come to Pasadena, noting that he will arrive on November 1st and be staying with the Paulings. Mentions that he and AHP will take a trip to San Francisco from November 7-11. [Letter
from LP to Hogness 1941-10-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
- Letter from Prof. William A. Noyes, Noyes Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Illinois, to Prof. Herbert B. Harned, Sterling
Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, cc: LP RE: Requests he send the manuscript to LP who will then review for publication.
[Letters from LP to Noyes 1940-10-12, 1940-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from William C. Boyd, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Boston University, to LP. RE: Requests
a copy of LP’s article “A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies.” Asks if LP would be willing to
look over a chapter of Boyd’s book and make comments. Discusses his findings of the lattice theory, as they are different
than what LP has found. [Letter from LP to Boyd 1940-11-29] [Filed under LP Science, Box 7.001, File 1.1]
- Letter from Goldie Darling to LP and Family RE: Talks about her family history, including relatives who traveled on the Oregon
Trail wagon train, and a relative that is Chief Justice in England. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family
Correspondence: Assorted Pauling/Darling Materials, 1912-1994: Box #5.054, Folder 54.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H Kalckar RE: Informs him he has sent the manuscript and the enclosed letter to W.A. Noyes, Jr. [Letter
from LP to Kalckar 1940-11-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
- Letter from LP to W.A. Noyes, Jr., Editor, Chemical Reviews RE: Submits Dr. Kalckar’s manuscript for publication. [Letter
from LP to Kalckar 1940-11-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP to Mr. James T. Grady, American Chemical Society News Service, Managing Editor RE:
Sends paragraphs describing LP’s scientific achievements and a photograph. Paragraphs enclosed. [Letter from James T Grady
to LP 1940-10-15] [Filed under Biographical Updates and Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.1]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks for suggestions of top-notch candidates
for Fellowships, and for general advice. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945),
Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Note from Prof. Herbert S. Harned, Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, to LP RE: Informs him that he has sent
the manuscript “The Physical Chemistry of Electrolytic Solutions.” [Letter from LP to Harned 1940-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harned, Herbert)]
- Note from Dr. Bruce L. Hicks to LP RE: Discusses a recent paper by Bastick, Heath and Ibbs concerning thermal diffusion and
viscosity experiments with water and carbon dioxide. [Letter from LP to Hicks 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Albert Schoenflies to LP RE: Describes the hardships he has endured during the past year, including stays at concentration
camps. States he and his wife are looking to find a better life for their three children and asks if there is anything LP
can do to help his sons. [Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Schoenflies 1941-01-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #358.1]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the paper by Mulliken a valuable
one. Believes that it could be cut down to a third of its present length. Recommends parts to omit. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Prof. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his work getting
the manuscript published. Discusses a few finer points on the corrections made by LP. Note in bottom, right-hand margin: “My
friend Dr. Niemann would probably like it better that way!” [Letters from LP to Prof. Hugo Theorell 1940-09-26, 1941-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Shipping Slip from International Business Machines Corp., Electric Accounting Machine Div., to CalTech. Handwritten in Incoming
column: “Punched card fund. Signed for by Vernon Schomaker.” Handwritten in Outgoing column: “170697 Ribbon.” [Letters from
LP to Prof. Carleton C. Murdock 1940-10-10, from Irvin Stewart to Mr. Edward C. Barrett 1940-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids of Learning, to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CalTech,
RE: Sends a $2000 check for the second, and final, installment of the $4000, which was reduced from the original $6500. [Shipping
Slip 1940-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
- Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide to the N. D. R. C., to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP’s letter. Has taken
necessary steps for the contract between N. D. R. C. and Cal Tech. Outlines the pay for the work. [Letter from LP to Conant
1940-01-09, Letter from LP to Chadwell 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Alf. Reims be given no salary check on October 31, 1940 and his appointment
be continued until June 30, 1941 at $110 per month. [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 manuscript by
Dr. Hildebrand not be published. Gives reasons. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from George Scatchard et al, Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, to Prof. R.C. Tolman, Cal Tech RE: Calls for
nominations for the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry. Outlines specifications and deadline information. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #136, file:(Glockler, George.)]
- Letter from H. E. Howe, Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, to LP RE: Requests a more recent photo of LP for their
files. (Note in left margin: “Picture sent 1940-10-28.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
- Letter from RA Millikan to LP RE: Suggests donation to contribute to the bust of Dr. Hale which needs additional funding to
be placed on Mt. Palomar. [Note on bottom: $10 contributed] [Letter from RA Millikan to LP 1940-10-24] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Mary Hardin-Baylor College RE: states that Gordy’s plan of work is satisfactory. Adds
that Professor Badger is just getting a new spectrometer for the 3μ region into operation and with that and the photographic
infrared equipment, he should be able to get some good work done. [Letters from Gordy to LP 1940-10-04, 1941-03-20] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests Dr. J. Kirchner receive his last salary check on his resignation on October
31, 1940. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter [air mail] from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Recommends that he get
of the train at Lamanda Park at 7:30 am Sunday and have breakfast at the Paulings’. Adds that he will not schedule any lectures
for Hogness until he arrives. Mentions that Hogness’ talk will fit well with the current biological seminars. [Letter from
LP to Hogness 1941-10-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
- Writes cheque to “R. Woodruff. 2 mo. Star News.” $1.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “R. A. Millikan - cont to bust of George Ellery Hale” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.3]
- Letter from RA Millikan to LP RE: Thanks LP for $10 donation for Hale bust. [Letter from RA Millikan to LP 1940-10-23] [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 Edwin T. Reed, Editor of Publications, Oregon State System of Higher Education to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving
the Nichols medal and award.[Letter from LP to Reed 1940-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Medal Awarded to California Chemist”, New York Times, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Wins Medal”, Oregon State University (Corvallis) Daily Barometer, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Savant Wins Chemical Society Award”, Pasadena (California)Post, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Chemical Society Award”, New YorkHerald Tribune, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus PaulingWins Chemical Society Award”, New YorkHerald Tribune, October 25, 1940. [ Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.10]
- Letter from LP to Miss Little, Athenaeum RE: States that all the research assistants should be eligible for Athenaeum membership.
[Also hand-written copy of letter] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
- Freshman Chemistry Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
- Telegram from Frank Aydellotte to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols Medal. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
- Letter from Dr. Victor K. LaMer, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the
Nichols Medal. Asks him to tell AHP that the meeting will be held at the Hotel Pennsylvania. [Letter from LP to LaMer 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(LaMer, Victor K.)]
- Postal Telegraph to LP from Frank L. Ballard President, OSC, RE: Congratulates LP for receiving the award of the Nichol Medal
for his work in theoretical chemistry. [LP reply: 1940-11-05] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from Curtis G. Benjamin to LP RE: Benjamin reports that he was delighted to see the announcement stating that LP had
won the William H. Nichols Medal. [LP’s reply: 1940-11-01] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Note from Dr. Michael Heidelberger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Congratulates LP on receiving
the Nichols medal. Comments on LP’s antibody paper appearing in the October JACS and notes that Pappenheimer, an immunochemist,
may write LP concerning his theory. Hopes that AHP has fully recovered, and to see them both in March. [Letter from LP to
Heidelberger 1940-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)]
- Letter from M.R. Cannon to LP RE: Requests reprints of publications dealing with the size and shapes of molecules. [Letter
from LP to Cannon 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Professor E. C. Gilbert, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College to LP RE: Congratulates LP on
the award of the Nichols medal. Mentions that there has been a considerable increase in the graduate registration in the Department
of Chemistry and that they are looking forward with confidence to the visit by the Accrediting Committee. [Letter from LP
to Gilbert 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
- Manuscript: Talk in Support of Theodore Roosevelt. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.6]
- Letter from S.H. Bauer to LP RE: On behalf of the Chemistry Department at Cornell, Bauer congratulates LP on receiving the
Nichols Medal. [LP’s reply: 1940-11-05] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from D. Maxwell Teague, Children’s Fund of Michigan, to LP RE: Describes his past education and experience. Asks what
LP would recommend for further education towards a doctorate. [Letter from LP to D. Maxwell Teague 1940-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
- Magazine Article: “Linus Pauling Wins Nichols Medal”, Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter, October 28, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
- Note from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Congratulates him on winning
another medal, explains his interest in how Eyster will make out with the Rabi apparatus, and tells how their group is bigger
than ever this year. [Letter from LP to Wilson 1940-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
- Letter from LP to Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Texas RE: Regrets
that his reply is late, suggests Dr. Charles Coryell as an outstanding young man who is interested in biochemistry and would
be a good addition to his staff, give his educational and research background, and makes a personal recommendation. [Letters
from Williams to LP 1940-10-02, 1940-11-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.5]
- Letter from B. M. Schey to LP RE: States his idea of using “thermite as an ingredient in a paint to prevent the formation
of ice on areoplanes.” States he has presented the ideas to {rpf Bares of McGill University, and the U.S. Bureau of Standards,
and inquires about the chemistry necessary to make thermite usable for this purpose. [Letter from LP to Mr. B. M. Schey 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspodence: (S: Correspondence, 1940), #377.10]
- Letter from Joel H. Hildebrand, University of California, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on receiving the William H. Nichols
medal for 1941. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018, File 18.1]
- Letter from Fred Allen to LP RE: Asks again about LP’s plans to visit Purdue, inquiring as to whether he will be going to
the St. Louis A.C.S. meeting. Mentions the possibility of a joint meeting with Sigma Xi. Also mentions that Gilbert is acting-head
of the chemistry department at O.S.C. and they should encourage the school to give him the position on a permanent basis,
as he deserves. [Letter from LP to Allen 1940-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5, file:(Allen, Fred 1924-1940)]
- Letter from E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts, to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols medal for 1941. [Letter
from LP to Crane 1940-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #68, file:(E.J. Crane, 1940)]
- Letter from Paul Gale to Cal Tech RE: Requests information on precious stones for a term paper he is writing. [Letter from
Rooke to Gale 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from Pearce Davies, Jr., to Cal Tech RE: Requests information on the chemical used in fingerprinting for a term paper
on “Criminal Chemistry.” [Letter from Rooke to Davies 1940-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edwin T. Reed, Editor of Publications, Oregon State System of Higher Education RE: Thanks Reed for his
letter regarding the Nichols medal. [Letter from Reed to LP 1940-10-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
- Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Renews the invitation to LP and family to visit Deep Springs. Requests
LP recommend a candidate for a teaching position in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, as Mr. Latavelli will be continuing
his graduate work. Describes the position details and mentions that they would like to make this a permanent hiring. (Notes
in right margin: “Dear Will: Do you tink that one of our boys would be interested? Linus” “Doescher?”) [Letters from Kimpton
to LP 1940-06-06, from LP to Kimpton 1940-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from LP to Bert. H. White, Vice-President, Liberty Bank of Buffalo RE: Regrets to say that he has no special information
on the problem stated in his letter. [Letter from White to LP 1940-10-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Everett S. Wallis, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University RE: Replies
that it was good to learn about the reasons for Dr. Bernstein’s change in plans, expresses sympathy, and adds that Wallis
should appoint him to his research assistantship if it is convenient for him to do so, as he should not have additional penalties
heaped on him. [Letter from Wallis to LP 1940-10-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
- Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quipley” $0.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Clyde Wehrhaftig, CIT RE: Asks to report to the president of Tau Beta Pi that following the meeting
the janitor reported the room had been left in a messy condition. [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 EC Watson, CIT to LP RE: Sends notice of LP’s appointment to a special committee to consider mechanics of taking
care of physical education deficiencies. [Letter from LP to EC Watson 1940-11-01] [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 Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests $110 be paid from Rockefeller Fund Molecular Structure to Dr. Chia-Si
Lu for services during the month of October. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Knows of one man who is deserving of a Fellowship.
Will write a supporting letter later. Feels that it would be best to keep the average age of fellowship recipients down. [Filed
under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.16]
- Writes cheque to “Susie Singer. Ia Linda Claywork [?]” $3.75 [Crossed out with note “Torn up” at top] [LP Biographical: Business
and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge to LP RE: Thanks him for his
letter regarding Dr. Perutz and reports that he heard that the Home Office was planning on releasing him. Says that the prevailing
feeling about the war is that circumstances are better than some months ago, as the ordinary people stand up to bombing with
remarkable fortitude, and there is a prevailing hope that the U.S. will not let Britain down should a critical time arise.
Reports that the University of Cambridge is carrying on almost as usual, and hopes that the U.S. will not need to use their
defense preparations. [Letter from LP 1940-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the manuscript by Cleveland
to be unsuited for publication. States his reasons. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box #14.002 File 2.5]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas” $29.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Lecture notes for Ch 227a The Structure of Crystals lecture 3 [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.5]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Asked Wilson to look over three papers.
Thinks the paper by Davies is worthy of publication. Makes suggestions for the two papers by Fuoss before they get published.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box #14.002 File 2.5]
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