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- Report on the November Atlantic Panel Poll for Federal Union, Inc. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.004, Folder
4.1]
- March financial report of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007,
Folder 7.1]
- The New York Correspondent Vol 3 No 3. Clarence Streit to Speak March 20; New FU Lecture Series Announced. [Filed under Publications
re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1914, 1939-1941: Box # 5.008, Folder 8.8]
- Federal Union World, Vol 3 No 3. Can Any Nation Long Endure Alone? [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union,
Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
- Article: “William H. Nichols Medal Meeting”, The Indicator, Vol. XXII, No. 3, March 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Letter from LP to James. RE: Has visited the people who will use the instruments. Gives specific instructions for the meters.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Preliminary report entitled “Thermal Diffusion Investigation” by George T. Felbeck with comments in pencil by LP. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #119, file:(Felbeck, George T.)]
- Typescript: Meyer, J.E. , “The Work of the Medalist” [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1941n.1]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to Dr. Lindsay Helmholz, Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth
College, RE: Requests he return the key LJ 164300-31 or inform her of the approximate date he returned it. [Letter from Helmholz
to Rooke 1941-03-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Leave for Princeton morning. Arrive Princeton evening. Mail, Nassau Tavern. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence, 1941-42)]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to Gordon Larter, RE: Regrets that they are unable to
provide him with the requested list of books on chemistry and physics. [Letter from Larter to Cal Tech 1941-02-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Prof. W.A. Noyes, W.A. Noyes Laboratory, University of Illinois, to LP RE: States he has received the report on
the Harned manuscript from Young, who mentions that he has spoke with LP and agrees with him. Asks if LP would like to see
the manuscript again. Adds that they would be unable to publish the manuscript before 1942. Encloses a copy of a letter to
Young. [Letters from LP to Noyes 1940-12-19, 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Copy of a letter from W.A. Noyes to Prof. T. F. Young, Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses Young’s
report on the Harned manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from W.A. Noyes, W.A. Noyes Laboratory, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Discusses his son, Richard Noyes, a student
at Cal Tech who will complete his PhD in 1942. Asks if LP has any suggestions as to how Richard Noyes should continue. [Letter
from LP to Noyes 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide to Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Acknowledges
the receipt of the letter of February 15th. Is turning the letter over to Dr. Irvin Stewart. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Informs that Henry Lans, Jr. resigned his appointment as Assistant in Microanalysis
as of February 28, 1941. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry to Dr. AC Beckman, National Technical Laboratories RE: Asks if
the master key he is in possession of be returned at his earliest convenience. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials
re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from A. A. Scullin, Technical and Research Div., The Texas Co., to LP RE: Asks for a reference for Mr. Charles D. Russell.
[Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Sculling 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer to LP RE: Informs that he has just accepted a position with the Department of Agriculture
and will be working on x-ray and electron diffraction problems at the Western Regional Laboratory. Thanks LP for any part
he may have played in his getting this position. Mentions that he was offered the position at Iowa State College as an assistant
professor at the same time and that the decision was difficult. Mentions that he will stop in Pasadena to say hello and sends
wishes to AHP. [Letter from
- Statement of Policy from Federal Union, Ltd of Great Britain. Underlined and circled various parts in blue pencil, and noted
on back of last page “This belongs on file with Headquarter’s Bulletins. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004,
Folder 4.5]
- Letter from AHP and LP to their children: Talks about their trip and visit to Princeton and Cambridge. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]
- Letter from T. F. Buehrer to LP RE: Asks him to inform eligible students of the Shell Fellowship for students pursuing a Ph.D.
in Agricultural Chemistry and Soils. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Memo from Pasadena Headquarters of Inter-Democracy Fedeal Unionists to Federal Union members RE: Outcome of recently election,
including AHP now voted to be Vice Chairman. [Filed uner AHP Federal Union Pasadena Chapter: Box #5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from E. R. Gilliland, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to LP. RE: Has gone over questions relative to his instrument
with Dr. Lewis. Gives suggestions. Informs LP that it is not necessary to supply more than four instruments at present. Two
copies. [Telegram LP to Gilliland 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Schedule of events for the Symposium on Proteins, Princeton Section, American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Harrison H. Ferrell, Dean, West Virginia State College, RE: Requests LP send a statement concerning Dr. James
E. LuValle, who has applied for a teaching position in their Deparment of Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Ferrell 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Manuscript, Abstract, Correspondence, Press Release: The Structural Chemistry of the Future, Nichols Medal Address, American Chemical Society, New York Section, New York. [Includes letters of congratulation] [Filed
under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Leave Princeton and arrive New York Friday morning. Mail, Commodore Hotel, New York City. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence, 1941-42)]
- William H. Nichols Medal, [Gold original, bronze copy] New York Section of the American Chemical Society, March 7, 1941. [Includes
introductory speech, correspondence] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1941h.1]
- Program: William H. Nichols Medal Meeting, New York, March 7, 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder
3.9]
- Flyer: William H. Nichols Medal Meeting, New York, March 7, 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder
3.10]
- Freshman Chemistry Exercise: Nitrogen and Phosphorus [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
- Letter from HJ Lucas to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests Foster Strong’s signature on the approval of invoices for the Chemistry
- Apparatus and Supplies Fund be accepted. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Chemistry Award Goes to Dr. Pauling”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1941n.2]
- Letter from Dr. Lindsay Helmholz, Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, to Judith Rooke, Chemistry Department, Cal Tech,
RE: Returns the requested key. [Letter from Rooke to Helmholz 1941-03-03, note from Helmholz to Rooke 1940-03-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)]
- Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Honored by American Chemical Society”, [re: Nichols Medal] New York Times, March 8, 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.6]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Chemistry Award Goes to Dr. Pauling”, New York Times, March 8, 1941. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.6]
- Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Has extended his contract to provide for his
assistant. [Letter from Sherwood to LP 1941-03-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from J. McKeen Cattell, Editorial Dept., Science, to LP RE: Requests the privilege to print the Nichols medal address
on “The structural chemistry of the future.”[Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattell 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #374.6]
- Letter from Reuben Wood to LP. RE: Encloses a letter. Sees no difficulty in making an instrument with good sensitivity. Work
should be completed early next week. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Note from P.P. Ewald, Department of Mathematical Physics, Queen’s University, Belfast, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has been
reading his book. Discusses some plans for international journal cooperation to replace the Zeitschrift Krist that he had
considered before the war started. Sends greetings from his family to LP’s. [Letter from Ewald to LP 1947-08-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Ewald, Paul)]
- Note from Dr. A. E. Cohen to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that he saw LP regarding a sudden onset of edema on March fifth.
Lists symptoms, gives a temporary diagnosis of nephritis and asks Dr. Addis to recommend a Pasadena area physician to LP.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Paul Emmett to LP and AHP RE: Reports on a conversation with his doctor concerning LP’s swelling illness, noting
that it could be a warning of kidney or heart trouble. Adds that they enjoyed seeing LP and AHP, and hope they come by again
soon, or that he can make a trip to California. [Letters from Emmett to LP 1941-03-14, 1941-04-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
- Newspaper Clipping:“Prize Winner”, Christian Science Monitor, March 10, 1941. [“nature of the chemical blonde”] [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1941n.3]
- Note from Dr. Lindsay Helmholz, Chemistry Department, Dartmouth College, to Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry,
Cal Tech, RE: Requests she exchange the enclosed key for the one he mistakenly returned. [Letter from Helmholz to Rooke 1941-03-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)]
- Letter from Sidney J. Adams, Head Clerk, United States Department of Agriculture, to LP RE: Encloses a notice of LP’s separation
without prejudice. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.3]
- Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 13. Federation for Western Europe. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal
Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
- Letter from Edwin G. Conklin, Executive Officer, to LP. RE: Request his advice regarding the attached grant application. [Filed
under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Leave New York 4:40 p.m. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence, 1941-42)]
- Letter from Robert Calvert, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has heard a number of compliments upon
the address he gave to the New York Section last week. Thanks him for his part in it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Note from W. R. Greenlee to LP RE: Discusses his research, how he met Dr. Bridge. Also mentions some oil he found, which he
had wished to use to fund research projects. Discusses that he would like to find some real work in chemistry or mining. [Letter
from LP’s Secretary to Greenlee 1941-04-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from C. R. Heck, American Book Company, RE: Expresses his excitement at the prospect of a freshman chemistry text by
LP. Inquires into LP’s plans for publication. [Letter from LP to Heck 1940-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Dr. Henry F. Helmholz, Mayo Clinic, to LP RE: Regrets that LP was unable to come lecture in Rochester due to his
illness. Sends wishes from himself and his wife for LP’s speedy recovery. [Letter from LP to Helmholz 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends copies of letters and a manuscript from Dr. Redlich, who has taken
issue at LP’s comments on his work and is asking that his communication be published in the JACS. Lamb requests LP’s opinion
on the matter. (Extensive notes in pencil by LP under text) [Letter from Lp to Lamb 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from R.H. Wilhelm to LP RE: Thanks LP for his contributions to the discussion and lecture in the protein symposium.
[LP’s reply: 1941-03-17] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Inquiring if $11,000 per year for three years would be
a suitable amount for a grant to work on LP’s proposed immunology experiments. If so, LP must secure a note from Millikan
affirming the request in compliance with Foundation protocol.[LP’s letter 1941-01-02; LP’s reply 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from Dr. Darrell W. Osborne, Department of Chemistry, University of California to LP RE: Requests endorsement for application
to opening at the University of Wisconsin. Encloses letter from Matthews to Lewis (2-21-41) describing the position. [Letter
from LP to Osborne 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Arrive Rochester, Minn. 7:15. Mail, c/o Dr. H.F. Helmholz, Mayo Clinic. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence, 1941-42)]
- Letter from R. O. Roblin, Jr., American Cyanamid Co., to LP RE: Sends two chemotherapy reprints for LP’s consideration. [Letter
from LP to Dr. R. O. Roblin, Jr. 1941-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.6]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Encloses a list of the Fellowships approved
by the Trustees. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Letter from George B. Moffat to Walter Lippman, RE: requests his opinion of Clarence K. Streit’s Union plan. [Filed under
AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
- Letter from R. W. Stenzel, Petroleum Rectifying Company of California, to LP RE: States that the Alumni Seminar Weekend has
been arranged and hopes that LP will be on campus April 5th to give an introduction. [Letter from LP to Dr. R. W. Stenzel 1941-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from Jerome Alexander to LP: Informs him that Volume V. of the international colloid book will not be published until
the fall, giving LP more time to work on his article. Outline the three sections to be included (Theory and Methods, Biology
and Medicine, and Technology;) as well as who has contributed what articles to date. [Letter from LP to Alexander, 1941-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Alexander, Jerome, 1940-1954)]
- Letter from Paul Emmett, School of Engineering, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Invites him to come speak at the Johns
Hopkins Summer Research Conference in Delaware, either the first or second week of June. Suggests immunization as a topic
if LP speaks the first week, and bond energies of organic molecules if he speaks the second week. Notes he enjoyed their visit
last Friday and comments on his speech of that evening. In a post-script inquires if the swelling is better. [Letters from
Emmett to LP 1941-03-10, 1941-04-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
- Letter from Marion H. Gwynn to LP RE: Congratulates LP on the Nichols award and his speech of acceptance. Comments on LP’s
generalization of acids, as well as a series of periodic acids. [Letter from LP to Gwynn 1941-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Walt A. Hubbard to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols Award. Mentions his student days under LP.
Describes his current work in mining, discussing innovations and the lack of equipment. Mentions his interests in metallurgy.
[Letter from LP to Hubbard 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Probably leave Rochester 8:30 a.m. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence,
1941-42)]
- Letter from LP [by Judith Rooke] to Prof. John G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Regrets that
he will not be at the St. Louis meeting of the ACS and will be unable to attend the meeting of the Committee on Application
of Mathematics to Chemistry. [Letters from Kirkwood to LP 1941-02-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
- Letter form Dr. L. Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Regrets he did not see LP while he was
in New York. Hopes that LP’s condition is improving under AHP’s care. [Letter from LP to Michaelis 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Letter from Secretary to Linus Pauling to Pennsylvania Hotel RE: requests that all mail arriving for Professor or Mrs. Pauling
be forwarded to the above address. (Note in pencil, below: Commodore Hotel also) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312,
file: (P: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Note from T. Takamine, Mt. Wilson Observatory, to LP RE: Asks if Mr. S. Yamaguchi, a colleague in Tokyo, could write to LP
with questions regarding electron diffraction of certain chemical compounds. [Note from T. Takamin to LP 1941-04-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.6]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, To AHP RE: Expresses his hope that LP is well, and
informs them the whole list of 85 fellows has gone through, a major accomplishment since 1929, thanks to LP. [Filed under
AHP Organizational Correspondence: Box # 1.008, Folder 8.1]
- Note from Prof. Herman Mark to LP RE: Hopes that LP is feeling better. Comments on LP’s lecture in New York and thanks him
for mentioning Mark and Wierl. [Letter from LP to Mark 1941-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)]
- Letter from Albert Schoenflies to LP RE: Thanks LP for agreeing to help bring his three sons to the U.S. States that the American
Consulate requires an Affidavit of Support sufficient for all three boys or an irrevocable credit to an American bank in monthly
installments. Gives travel information for the children. States there is nothing he can do and thanks LP for helping them.
[2 copies] [Letters from LP to Dr. Albert Schoenflies 1941-01-28, from Albert Schoenflies to LP 1941-03-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #358.1]
- Itinerary for LP and AHP: Arrive East Los Angeles 8:08 p.m. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file:(I: Correspondence,
1941-42)]
- Letter from LP to Marion H. Gwynn RE: Replies that HClO4 is not a meta acid. Also expresses doubt about the existence of H3BrO5 and H3IO5. [Letter from Gwynn to LP 1941-03-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to C.R. Heck, American Book Company, RE: Reports he has not made much progress with the freshman text and will
inform Heck when he does. [Letter from Heck to LP 1940-03-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Profeesor R.H. Wilhelm, Chairman, American Chemical Society, RE: LP reports that he was very pleased to
take part in the symposium at Princeton and both he and AHP enjoyed their stay. [Wilhelm’s letter: 1941-03-12] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Poleon Woo, National Wu-han University RE: Replies that he has permission to come and work in the
Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry the coming year, with no fees to be paid. Adds that he would be interested to
discuss some of his work with him, but it might be well worthwhile for him to do research like the studies they already have
in their laboratories. [Letter from Woo to LP 1941-02-14, letter from LP to Woo 1941-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.9]
- Letter from C. V. Taylor, Dept of Biology, Stanford University, to LP RE: Invites LP to come give a lecture for a biological
seminar, preferably on proteins. [Letter from LP to C. V. Taylor 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.6]
- Article: “Know More About the Union Now Proposal” from Time, Vol 37 No 11. RE: Clarence Streit and Federal Union. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1942:
Box # 5.010, Folder 10.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. O. Roblin, Jr., American Cyanamid Co., RE: States he is looking forward to receiving and studying
the chemotherapy reprints. [Letter from Dr. R. O. Roblin, Jr., to LP 1941-03-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. W. Stenzel, Petroleum Rectifying Company of California, RE: States he is ill at the moment and therefore
cannot make a commitment to give an introduction, but will if he is feeling better. [Letter from R. W. Stenzel to LP 1941-03-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from LP to Robert Calvert, New York Section, American Chemical Society. RE: Was glad to receive his letter regarding
the meeting of the New York Section. Glad for the opportunity to thank the section for having selected him to receive the
Nichols medal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. Alfred Cohn to LP RE: Follows up LP’s visit to the Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute. Thanks LP and Dr.
Thomas Addis for continued reports of the condition and expresses his hopes to see LP in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from LP to R.B. Semple RE: Replies that Werner Baumgartner will be completing his PhD at Cal Tech and performs satisfactorily
in the field of organic synthesis. [Letter from Semple to LP 1941-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Balfour RE: Apologizes for having to cancel his Mayo Foundation lecture at Rochester due to his
recent diagnosis with nephritis. Hopes that he may come next year. [Letter from Balfour to LP 1941-08-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dean Harrison H. Ferrell, West Virginia State College, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. James E. LuValle in
reference to a teaching position in Chemistry. [Letter from Ferrell to LP 1941-03-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Huntgren, Harvard University, RE: Replies that he has written Dean Uren. Approves of Huntgren
moving to Berkeley. Regrets not having seen Huntgren and family while LP and AHP were at Harvard. [Letter from Huntgren to
LP 1941-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
- Letter from LP to L.C. Uren, Dean, College of Mining, UC Berkeley, RE: Sends high recommendations for Dr. Ralph Huntgren,
who is applying for a position at Berkeley. [Letter from Huntgren to LP 1941-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry F. Helmholz, Mayo Clinic, RE: Regrets that he was unable to come to Rochester due to his attack
of nephritis, which is not yet under control. Sends his regards to Mrs. Helmholz, and hopes that in the near future he and
AHP will be able to visit them. [Letter from Helmholz to LP 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Encloses letters and the manuscript from Dr. Fajans, who is requesting
that it be reconsidered for publication. Asks for LP’s opinion. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1941-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from B. J. Latshaw to LP RE: Discusses his discovery of a substance that will spontaneously ignite when added to the
Thermite mixture. Goes on to describe his difficulties in finding persons interested in examining or sponsoring his research.
Asks for LP’s help. [Letters from LP to Latshaw 1940-09-06, 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Regrets that he and AHP were unable to
visit Michaelis’ lab while in New York. Adds that they look forward to having tea with the Michaelis’ or seeing them when
they come west. [Letter from Michaelis to LP 1941-03-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. A. Noyes, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Recommends that the Harned and Owen
manuscript be published in the ACS monograph series. Adds that he need not see the manuscript again as he has discussed the
matter with Dr. Young. [Letter from Noyes to LP 1941-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. A. Noyes, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Reports on Richard Noyes’ progress
at Cal Tech. States he will finish his project with Prof. Dickinson this year and complete his PhD in 1942. [Letter from Noyes
to LP 1941-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Darrell W. Osborne, Department of Chemistry, University of California RE: Informs that LP has written
to Professor Matthews recommending Osborne for the appointment. [Letter from Osborne to LP 1941-03-12, Letter from LP to Matthews 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Professor J. H. Matthews, Department of Chemistry, University fo Wisconsin RE: Recommends Dr. Darrell W.
Osborne for the position vacated by Professor Roseveare. Discusses his qualifications and LP’s opinion of him. [Letter from
LP to Osborne 1941-03-18, Letter from Matthews to Lewis 1941-02-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Telegram from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., to LP RE: Requests LP send his opinions of Billmeyer. [Undated telegram from LP
to Noyes [3-18-41?]] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Telegram [undated] from LP to W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: “Billmeyer good
not exceptional. He has accepted appointment Cornell.” [Telegram form Noyes to LP 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Cornelia T. Snell RE: Thanks Snell for the arrangements made for the meeting of the New York Section
of the American Chemical Society. LP includes the expenses for his travels. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP will submits his formal application and note of approval
from Millikan to the Foundation for a grant to fund his immunology studies. Grant application enclosed. [Hanson’s letter 1941-03-12] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Requesting that Millikan write a note of approval for LP’s grant application
to the Rockefeller Foundation. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from unknown (unsigned) to Robert A. Waring, RE: encloses membership card and membership dues. [Filed under AHP: Federal
Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from unknown (unsigned) to Robert Spurr, RE: thanks for his membership card and three dollars. [Filed under AHP: Federal
Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from LP to RA Millikan RE: Requests he write a letter to Dr. Bertrand Goldschmidt giving him permission to work in
the Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry during the coming year under Professor Yost. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Letter from LP to Foster Strong RE: Recommends appointment be given to Mr. Mark E Paulson to post of Stockroom Keeper in the
Crellin Laboratory. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. R. Gilliland, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institution of Technology. RE: Informs
him that the instruments will be ready in a few days and will be sent to Dr. Lewis. [Letter from Gilliland to LP 1941-03-05] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Scullin, The Texas Co., RE: Discusses the relevant education and experience of Mr. Charles D.
Russell, as well as some of his personality traits. [Letter from A. A. Scullin to LP 1941-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from George O. Schubert, Iktola Products Co., to the Chemistry Dept., CalTech, RE: States he has a natural medicinal
oil which he would like analyzed and inquires whether CalTech can provide this service. [Letter from Secretary, Div. of Chemistry,
to Mr. George O. Schubert 1941-03-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expense account. [Filed
under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Letter from Dr. Ronald Gurney to LP RE: Outlines the ideas expressed in his paper in the Journal of Chemical Physica in 1938,
and requests LP’s comments. Regrets that they were unable to meet on the 10th. [Letter from LP to Gurney 1941-05-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, Medical School, UC San Francisco, to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols
medal. Encourages him to work on the biological significance of the chemical bond. [Letter from LP to Leake 1941-03-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #214, file:(Leake, Chauncey)]
- Writes cheque to “Dry cleaning. Troy Laundry” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to AHP. RE: Thanks her for giving the information
regarding LP. Hopes for a full and quick recovery. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945),
Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas. March 1 to 15" $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “First Federal” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 14. Why Labor Should Support Federal Union. [Filed under Publications re: Union
Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
- Freshman Chemistry Final Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
- Letter from LP to Professor E. B. Wilson, National Academy of Sciences RE: Submits the enclosed manuscript “Relation between
Genes and Carotenoids of the Tomato” by A. L. LeRosen, F. W. Went, and L. Zechmeister for publication in the Proceedings of
the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.4]
- Letter from Stuart R. Brinkley, Jr., Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University to LP RE: informs that he has received
an appointment to a National Research Fellowship in Chemistry which he will carry out under the direction of Professor E.
B. Wilson, Jr. at Harvard. Withdraws request for consideration and thanks for the attention already received. [Letters from
LP to Brinkley, 1941-02-24, 1941-04-11] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, to LP RE: informs that he has just received the National Research
Fellowship in Physics. His present plans are to arrive in Pasadena about June 15 and the tenure of the fellowship is for twelve
months. Inquires about using Professor Badger’s spectroscope. Thanks LP again for permission to work in his labs. [Letter
from LP to Gordy 1940-10-23] [Letter from Gordy to LP 1941-04-09] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Form D-18 from Patent Office Defense Committee. Signed by H .H. Jacobs, Chairman. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File
1.2]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to Dr. William Lloyd Evans, President,
ACS. RE: Informs him of the recent activities of the committee. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials
re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin McMillan to Dr. Addis RE: Introduces LP’s case and briefly outlines his medical history pertinent to
the current complaint. Includes recent test results and notes that LP had two abscessed teeth removed on March 19th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter [misdated 1940-03-21] from Prof. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Mentions Rundle’s visit. Discusses the publication
of the work on organoplatinum compounds, noting his especial interest in tetramethylplatinum. [Letter from LP to Gilman 1941-04-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Letter from LP to Byron Higman, Kingswood School, England, RE: Sends his comments on the manuscript excerpts sent concerning
resonance and bond orbitals. [Letter from Higman to LP 1941-01-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Walt A. Hubbard RE: Discusses current work at Cal Tech, including the National Defense research. Notes Cal
Tech has grown since Hubbard studied there. Adds that he enjoyed his trip to New York to receive the medal, but lately his
work has been hampered by an illness. [Letter from Hubbard to LP 1941-03-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP Arthur Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Once again sends his comments on the manuscript by Redlich. Recommends that
it not be published. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1941-03-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, Medical School, UC San Francisco, RE: Thanks him for his letter of congratulations.
Discusses his immunological research. Notes that he will be coming to see Dr. Addis in San Francisco due to his kidney problems,
but will be unable to see Leake next week. [Letter from Leake to LP 1941-03-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #214, file:(Leake, Chauncey)]
- Letter from LP to B. J. Latshaw RE: Regrets that due to his recent illness he is not taking on any new projects and cannot
examine Latshaw’s invention. Suggests he send a detailed statement to the Inventor’s Council and the Army. [Letter from Latshaw
to LP 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. P.A. Leighton, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. Fred Stitt
who has asked LP to write on his behalf concerning an appointment at Stanford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L:
Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. V. Taylor, Dept of Biology, Stanford University, RE: Thanks Taylor for the invitation but states
he cannot accept. [Letter from Prof. C. V. Taylor to LP 1940-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Philip A Shaffer Jr. RE: Informs mr. Shaffer of his appointment to Instructor. He must take over duties
of Dr. Stosick and decide who will be teaching for third term. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials
re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Letter from Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Notices that LP will be staying
at the University of Chicago for part of the summer and wonders if he would spend a weekend with them, explains about their
recent work with antibodies and thanks him for his recent theory of antibody formation as it has helped them very much. [Letter
from LP to Williams 1941-04-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattell, Editorial Dept., Science, RE: Regrets that he didn’t write down his Nichols Medal
address, but thanks Science for offering to publish it. [Letter from J. McKeen Cattell to LP 1941-03-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence:# 374.6]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends that Mr. Phillip A. Shaffer Jr. be appointed Instructor in Chemistry
replacing Dr. Arthur J. Stosick. Appointment is to be from April 1, 1941 to June 30, 1942 paid $1800 per year, $1500 from
Chemistry Budget and $300 from the Rockefeller Budget, Molecular Structure. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029
file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thoma M. Snyder, Plamer Physical Laboratory, Princeton University, RE: Discusses Snyder’s results on
interatomic distances and electrons. Handwritten at the top: “Reprint Sent; 676.” [Letter from Thoma M. Snyder to LP 1941-02-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Note from Ebert Wood to Division of Chemistry at Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Requests information on a material that will crystallize
at 127 degrees C if they have any. (Wrote wrong year in the date) [Letter from Secretary of the Chemistry Department to Wood
1941-03-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.9]
- Writes cheque to “Arden. Milk” $16.86? [entire entry smudged] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “Helms” $2.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Writes cheque to “Colby Nursery. Plants” $3.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
- Report on the “Revised Requirements of Governing Submission of Vouchers.”[Supplement #1 1941-04-04] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests requisitions on the Rockefeller Funds, NDRC - 1 Crellin Building Fund
and Punched Card Fund signed by Dr. Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from the Chairman of the Executive Council, C. I. T. to the Rockefeller Foundation RE: Supporting LP’s grant application
to the Rockefeller Foundation. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 11]
- Letter from Albert Schoenflies to LP RE: States that the American Consul will give visas to him and his wife, as well as their
children, if Affidavits of Support can be made for all five of them. Hopes LP will procure the necessary papers and states
that they will accept any kind of work. [Letters from Albert Schoenflies to LP 1941-03-15, from Rev. Paul Leo to LP 1941-07-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #358.1]
- Letter from Thomas K. Sherwood, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks if LP could make one more oxygen instrument
at the same time he makes the original four. [Letter from Sherwood to LP 1941-05-16] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Secretary, Div. of Chemistry, CalTech, to Mr. George O. Schubert, Iktola Products Co., RE: Regrets that CalTech
does not provide an analysis service and suggests Schubert use a commercial testing laboratory. [Letter from George O. Schubert
to the Chemistry Dept., CalTech, 1941-03-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. Mar 1 payment (Mr. Cr. not paid)” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.3]
- Postcard from Dr. A. R. Goldfarb, Research and Biochemical Laboratories, to Dr. L.O. Brockway, Cal Tech RE: Requests reprint.
(Note in pencil: “Acknowledged 4/9/41.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Goldfarb, A. R.)]
- Letter from Dr. Norris W. Rakestraw, Editor, Journal of Chemical Education, to LP RE: Renews his request that LP write an
article on structural chemistry. Also asks LP or one of his colleagues to review the enclosed manuscript on the same general
subject. [Letters from Rakestraw to LP 1940-07-15, from LP to Rakestraw 1941-04-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of Chemical Education)]
- Letter from W. H. Taliaferro to LP RE: Discusses the symposium on immunological mechanisms. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.4]
- Letter from R.H. Clark to LP RE: Asks LP to recommend a candidate for an assistant professorship in chemical engineering at
the University of British Columbia. [Letter from Lacey to Clark 1941-04-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from W. Winship, Treasurer, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Encloses a check covering the expenses for his recent
trip to New York. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Reminds LP of the Associate Editors dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. April
10th in St. Louis. Discusses potential subjects to be considered at this meeting. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1941-03-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Approximate statement of the Rockefeller Budget [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 8]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Suggests that LP file an application for a patent
without delay. Enclosed copy of the patent clause. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from E. M. Billings, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him of the usefulness of having the minimum requirements
in the catalog. Would appreciate having a copy of his latest bulletin. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. Herman Kalckar to LP RE: Informs him that his supply of reprints of the survey appearing in the February issue
of “Chemical Review” is nearly depleted. Asks if the 100 copies at Cal Tech could be distributed to interested chemists in
California. Encloses list. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
- Postcard from Charles Coulson to LP RE: Requests reprint and informs LP that he will send him some as well. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #68, file:(Coulson, Charles A., 1941, 1947-1948, 1950-1953, 1957-1958, 1960-1961)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Regrets he will be unable to attend the dinner for the Associate Editors
of the Journal on April 10th, as he will not be at the St. Louis meeting of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1941-03-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, the Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Notifying LP that they have received his grant application
and will attend to it during a meeting of the Trustees in the latter half of the month of May.[LP’s letter 1941-03-18; LP’s reply 1941-04-11] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 9]
- Letter from the Secretary of the Department of Chemistry at Cal Tech to Ebert Wood cc: LP RE: Regrets to say that they have
no specific information on the subject mentioned in his letter. [Note from Wood to the Department of Chemistry 1941-03-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.9]
- Letter from Pasadena Committee of Federal Union to Dr. H. L. Kempton, RE: asks if any group at his church is interested in
Federal Union and mentions that they are very happy to answer any questions. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter:
Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
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