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July - General
  • Letter from John Howard Ford, Treasurer of Federal Union, to Federal Unionist, RE: asks members to make a contribution or join the new Dollar-a-month-Club due to a present crisis in which five thousand dollars is needed immediately and five thousand more is needed by September 1 because of rapid expansion of the organization. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.1]
  • July financial report for Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.1]


July 1
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 1 ½ shredded wheat, ½ c milk, ½ c cream (40%), 3 t sugar, 1 c coffee (Note: “That wicked Paddy!”)
  • Lunch: pineapple-orange juice (1 orange, ½ c pineapple), 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk, 1 banana, 1 c lemonade
  • Dinner: 1 c potato, 1/4 c cream, 1 sq butter, 1 sm carrot, ½ c milk, ½ c grape gelatin dessert, 1 c lemonade [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Note from AHP to Dr. Addis RE: Reports that LP has lost 20 lbs since May 20th and that the edema has disappeared. Goes on to report pertinent data and suggest changes to his diet’s salt and caloric intake levels. There is an additional comment at the end of the letter remarking that LP’s weight has been a constant 165 lbs for 25 yrs with the exception of this condition. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1941-1945)]
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Chairman, Administrative Council, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Congratulates him on being selected to receive an honorary degree from the University of Chicago on September 29. Notes that his prediction that LP will win the Nobel prize within ten years of leaving OSU may be altered by the war. (Note in left margin: “Rec. July 8 Sent “ ”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Writes cheque to “First Fed. July” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. May & June payments” $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]


July 2
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 5 crepes Suzette, 4 T cream, 4 T syrup, 2 sq butter, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: tomato gelatin soup, ½ c gelatin dessert, coca-cola
  • Dinner: 1 c potato, 1/4 c cream (20%), 1 sq butter, 1 sm carrot, 1 c milk, 2 peaches, 1 chocolate bar, 1 c limeade, ½ c tomato juice [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Louis P. Hammett, Bureau of Mines, to LP RE: Notes he has received LP’s letter of June 13 to Dr. Elderfield regarding Dr. Ruehrwein and Spurr. Notes they have contacted Ruehrwein and would like more information on Spurr, as well as others to join the organization in the fall. [Letter from LP to Hammett 1941-07-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Hammett, Louis)]
  • Letter from Clyde A. Lynch, President, Lebanon Valley College, to LP RE: States they are considering Dr. Robert A. Spurr for an assistant professorship in Chemistry and Physics and asks for a reference from LP. [Letter from LP to President Clyde A. Lynch 1941-07-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
  • Letter from AHP to Peter, Linda, and Crellin Pauling RE: Asks how things are. Says that LP is feeling better, the warm weather is good for him. Talks about their trip and sends them love. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]


July 3
  • Breakfast: 1 ½ c grapefruit juice, 2 pieces toast, 4 T marmalade, 4 T cream, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk, 1/4 c gelatin, 1 banana, 4 T cream
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 1/4 head lettuce, 1 tomato, 1/4 c potato, 50 cherries, 1 cookie, 1 chocolate bar
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 19. Convention is Great Success. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Note from LP to James. RE: Needs to deliver five instruments. Asks advice on how to do this safely. States he is feeling better. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]


July 4
  • Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 toast, 2 sq butter, 1 egg, 4 T cream, coca-cola
  • Lunch: 1 c milk, 1/4 lettuce, 1 tomato, cabbage, 1/6 cherry pie, 1 bread, 1 c orange juice
  • Dinner: 2 egg omelette, carrot, onion, 1 roll, 1 sq butter, watermelon, 1 c milk
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Dr. Charles Coryell to LP RE: Reports on the meetings at Stanford and his talks with Calvin at Berkely. Mentions that he saw Dr. Addis. Includes extensive discussion on the problem of the porphyrins and asks for LP’s comments on the matter. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)]


July 5
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 popovers, 1 egg, 4 T cream, 1 T jam, 1 sq butter
  • Lunch: 1 c milk, fruit salad, ½ roll, 1/3 c tomato juice
  • Dinner: omelette, tomato gelatin salad, potatoes, date pudding, cream
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Dr. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, to LP RE: Apologizes for not writing as he has been kept busy with classes and the recent death of his brother in an accident. Discusses his travel plans, stating he will leave Georgia on September 1st. Inquires into the existence of an office that helps married students find housing. Notes that LP will probably be in Chicago when Jones arrives. [Letters from LP to Jones 1941-05-26, 1941-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Article copied from Federal Union News, London, England entitled “Soviet and Post-War Orders” RE: Reminds people that the foundations of peace are laid during the war and in order for peace with the Soviet Union to continue, certain prejudices must be given up and new perspectives understood. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box #5.004, Folder 4.1]
  • Letter from G. W. Stewart, Dept. of Physics, State University of Iowa, to LP RE: Asks LP to suggest a theoretical physicist for a one year period. Describes the necessary requirements of the position, and the potential salary. Handwritten in upper-left corner: “Received July 8; Sent July 8.” Handwritten on the back are a number of instructions regarding some sort of filtration. [Letter from LP to Prof. G. W. Stewart 1941-07-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]


July 6
  • Breakfast: ½ grapefruit, 2 wheat biscuits, 1 c milk, 4 T cream, 2 coffee, 1 sq butter, 4 T sugar, lemonade
  • Lunch: 2 egg omelette, tomato gelatin, 4 T cream
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, fruit salad, 1 chocolate bar
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Note from Dr. Worth Rodebush, National Defense Reseach Committee, to LP RE: States he would like to talk with LP about a piece of apparatus and suggests Wednesday. Asks for LP’s phone number. Handwritten below by LP: “Could see you anytime (^including) Wednesday. Living Midway Drexel Apartments. Linus Pauling.”[Telegram from LP to Dr. Worth Rodebush 1941-07-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]


July 7
  • Breakfast: ½ c fruit salad, 2 shredded wheat, milk, cream, 1 sq butter, 4 t sugar
  • Lunch: 1 c milk, malted milk, cherries, coca-cola, grapefruit juice
  • Dinner: 1 ½ c mashed potato, ½ c peas, 1 ½ peaches and juice, cupcake, grapefruit juice
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Edwin L. Rose, Chief Engineer, Waterbury Tool, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of a letter Prof. Bates recommending and describing Mr. Warren Dellenbaugh, and mentioning why he was dropped from Williams. Reenforces his recommendation of Dellenbaugh and remembers past visits to LP. [Letter from LP to Mr. Edwin L. Rose 1941-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.6]
  • Note from Eluryn [?] D. Schall, Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, Purdue University Agricultural, to LP RE: Requests a reprint of “The Structure of Proteins.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]


July 8
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 toast, 1 sq butter, 4 T cream, 1 T jelly, 1 T marmalade, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: ½ c peas, 1 ½ c potato, 1 sq butter, 2 T cream, coca-cola, lemonade
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 5 crepes Suzette, 2 sq butter, 4 T syrup, peach, 1 ½ c tomato juice
  • Note: “N.B. 1 gm added to potatoes Total Salt 2.97 gms.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Worth Rodebush, Dept. Of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Writes: “Could see you anytime including Wednesday. Living Midway-Drexel Apartments.” [Note from Dr. Worth Rodebush to LP 1941-07-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]


July 9
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 sl toast, 1 sq butter, 4 T cream, 2 T jelly, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 1 c potato, 1 egg, ½ c milk, 2 oranges, coca-cola
  • Dinner: 1 ½ c potato, ½ c peas, 1 c raspberries, 1/4 c cream, tomato, 4 cookies, 2 c grape juice
  • Note: (under total protein) “Alas!” (under that) “Rodebushes had supper with us. Party at the Mueliburns(?) !! Gay life” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Asks if there are any openings in LP’s lab for Dr. Donna Price, a research worker, tells about the project she was working on, gives her educational background and recommends her highly. [Letter from LP to Wilson, Jr. 1941-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from Thomas K. Sherwood, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Will ask the Services to pay LP for the construction of additional oxygen instruments and will not ask for an appropriation to cover delivery costs. Will ask for an appropriation of $4250 to further develop the instruments. Is interested in LP’s suggestions regarding particle size measurements. [Letter from LP to Sherwood 1941-08-01] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]


July 10
  • Breakfast: ½ cantaloupe, 2 toasted rolls, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 2 c coffee, 2 c lemonade, 1 banana
  • Lunch: 1 c potatoes, ½ c peas, 1 c milk, coca-cola
  • Dinner: ½ cantaloupe, 6 crepes Suzette, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 5 T syrup, ½ c grape juice
  • Note: “Thorfin(?) had to try our crepes. Good! Diminish NaCl tomorrow!” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Report on the Mathematical Tables Project. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from AHP to Peter, Linda and Crellie RE: Asks if they are having fun camping. Says they has a good time on Elk Lake, talks about her trip and what they did, the differences between there and home. Says LP is feeling better and says she will bring them all a nice surprise. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]
  • Reprint form the News Edition, ACS, Volume 19, Page 743. RE: Austin McDowell Patterson. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.010 File 10.6]


July 11
  • Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 6 pancakes, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 5 T syrup, 2 c coffee, ½ c grape juice, 1 sm bunch grapes
  • Lunch; 1 c milk, 1 ½ c corn, 1 banana, 4 T cream, 1 sm bunch grapes
  • Dinner: 1/4 head lettuce, 2 omelette, 2 T cream, 1 c milk, orange juice, 1 T jelly, 2 sticks candy
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 20. Suggestions for Summer Activity. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Letter from Verner Schomaker to LP RE: Provides two copies of the article by Ralph, Bill Howell, and himself. Requests LP review the article and send it to Lamb. Discusses experiment and progress. [Letter from LP to Verner Schomaker 1941-07-18] [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 Commander J. R. Poppen, Medical Research Section, Navy Department, Bureau of Aeronautics, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Letter of inquiry concerning the possibility of procuring the Pauling apparatus. Would like to procure at least four instruments. Asks for any advice on the topic. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]


July 12
  • Breakfast: ½ honeydew melon, 6 pancakes, ½ c cream, 2 sq butter, 1 t jelly, 4 T syrup, 2 C coffee, ½ c grape juice, candy stick
  • Lunch: 1 c milk, 1 ear corn, 1 c tomato gelatin, 1 bunch grapes
  • Dinner: 4 crepes Suzette, ½ c raspberries, 2 T cream, 2 sq butter, 4 T syrup
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 13
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 2 sq butter, 4 t sugar, 4 T cream
  • Lunch: 1 c tomato juice, 8 st asparagus, 1 tomato, lettuce, 1 potato, 2 egg omelette, ½ c raspberries, ½ c cream, 2 sq butter, 1 c grapefruit juice
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, ½ c gelatin dessert, 1 c egg yolk, 1 banana, 1/4 c cream
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 14
  • Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 6 pancakes, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 2 T syrup, 2 T jelly, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 2 eggs, 1 c milk, 1 water biscuit, 2 peaches, 2 t sugar, 1/4 c cream (40%), coca-cola, ½ c tomato juice, 1 c orange juice
  • Dinner: ½ c sweet potatoes, 6 T carrot, 1 c milk, 1 c raspberries, 2 t sugar, 1/4 c cream
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from LP to Louis P. Hammett, Bureau of Mines, RE: Sends comments on Spurr, discussing his education, personality, suitability for a position with the Bureau, and noting that he will soon receive his PhD. [Letter from Hammett to LP 1941-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Hammett, Louis)]
  • Letter from LP to President Clyde A. Lynch, Lebanon Valley College, RE: Describes Mr. Robert A. Spurr as well trained in physics and chemistry, and as having a fine personality and broad cultural interests. [Letter from Clyde A. Lynch to LP 1941-07-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
  • Letter from AHP to Peter, Linda and Taughy RE: Says they got their letters this morning and is sorry that Linda and Crellie have colds. Talks about having dinner with some people who have a baby only 6 months old. Talks about travel plans, says LP feels better and they are anxious to get home. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]
  • Letter from LP to James H. Sturdivant, Cal Tech. RE: Has received a letter from NDRC saying theat they are planning to arrange for a third contract. Gives details of the contract. (Letter cut off) [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. G. W. Stewart, Dept. of Physics, State University of Iowa, RE: States he is in Chicago at the moment, and that he does not know of any good theoretical physicist who is available, but will write to Stewart if he should hear of someone. [Letter from G. W. Stewart to LP 1941-07-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
  • Letter from R. D. W. Conner, Archivist of the United States, National Archives, to Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Asks if the Academy would be able to assist in determining the historical value of technical films and sound recordings. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 15
  • Breakfast: ½ melon, 5 crepes Suzette, 4 T cream, 4 T syrup, 2 sq butter, 2 x coffee, coca-cola, 1 c orange juice
  • Lunch: 1 c milk, 1 egg, 1 water biscuit, 2 peaches, 2 t sugar, 1/4 c cream, 1 c lemonade
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, fruit salad, 2 bananas, 1 orange, 4 figs, 1/4 c gelatin, 2 T cream, lettuce, coca-cola [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from R.A. Deller, Bell Telephone Laboratories, to LP RE: Informs him that they are looking for a Ph.D. graduate with experience in chemistry and physics. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. Zechmeister, Cal Tech, to LP RE: Discusses several papers on isomers in relation to a manuscript LP is reviewing for publication. [Note from LP to Lamb 1941-07-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]


July 16
  • Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 shredded wheat, ½ c milk, ½ c cream, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 4 t sugar
  • Lunch: 2 egg omelette, 1 c milk, 1 sq butter, coca-cola
  • Dinner: 25 cherries, ½ c peas, 1 piece rye crisp, mushrooms, ½ c potato, 1/4 oz sweet breads, 1 tomato, lettuce, gelatin dessert with egg white.
  • Note: “That wicked Paddy! Dinner at the Millikens. He even drank some beer when I wasn’t looking.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Commander J. H. Poppen, Bureau of Aeronautics. RE: Informs him that two oxygen meters were delivered to the Naval Research Laboratory. Suggests that he inspect the instruments and inquire as to the results of any tests that have been made on them. Asks questions that they wold like to know if they were to make an instrument for them. Informs him of the cost per instrument. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
  • Letter (copy) from Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, to Dr. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Informs him that he has recently established an Office of Scientific Research and Development within the Office for Emergency Management. Has appointed Dr. Bush as the Director. Requests that the Academy help the new office in every way possible. Informs him that his services are essential to defense. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 17
  • Breakfast: ½ melon, 1 c orange juice, 6 pancakes, 4 T cream, 2 sq butter, 4 T syrup, 2 c coffee, coca-cola
  • Lunch: 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk
  • Dinner: 1/4 melon, 1 c milk, lettuce, tomato, 1 cube cheese, 1 piece pecan custard pie
  • Note: “Went to Ravinia to the concert. Paddy got out of hand. Malks a poor conductor!!”
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Dr. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Discussed the enclosed manuscript by Mead and Fuoss entitled “Electrical Properties of Solids XI. Polyvinyl Acetate and Polyvinyl Chloracetate.” Asks LP to send his opinions. (Note above text: “Dear Norton : Would you please look at this? LP” comments follow.) [Letter form LP to Lamb 1941-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Dr. R. D. W. Connor, Archivist of the United States, National Archives. RE: Acknowledges his communication regarding the National Archives Act. Informs him that the academy would be glad to assist in that manner. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 18
  • Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 1 gadget, 1 sq butter, 4 T cream, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk, 1 sq butter, 1 wh pear
  • Dinner: 2/3 cherry mint cocktail, 1 c milk, 2 c corn, 1 pear, 1 sq butter
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Chairman, Administrative Council, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Requests LP act as their delegate to the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the University of Chicago on September 27-29, as president Ballard will be unable to make the trip. [Letter from LP to Gilfillan 1941-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends his opinions on the note by Fajans and their disagreement over the contents. States that the problem involves the size and complexity of the subject, which LP feels is more suited to a full-length manuscript rather than a note. [Letter from Lamb to Lp 1941-06-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Note from LP to Arthur Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Comments on the paper “Isomerization of Polymers” by H.H. Strain and recommends that it not be published in its present form. Discusses papers brought to his attention by Dr. Zechmeister. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1941-06-30, from Zechmeister 1941-07-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Writes cheque to “S Fe. Tickets. 148.00, 8.95" $156.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Postcard from Charles N. Rudhim [?] and Mrs. Ellen D. Rudhim [?] to Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union, RE: plans to participate in Motorcade and attend party at the Assistance League. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
  • Letter from LP to Verner Schomaker RE: Thanks him for information about MS which he used for a lecture. Reports he is feeling well and is driving to the Indiana Dunes. [Letter from Verner Schomaker to LP 1941-07-11] [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 Rev. Paul Leo to LP RE: States that he has been searching for families for the sons of Mr. Albert Schoenflies and has found homes for two of the boys. Asks if LP has found anyone willing to take them in. [Letter from Albert Schoenflies to LP 1941-03-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #358.1]
  • Letter from SN Bagchi to LP RE: Outlines position and work experience because it is his desire to work in theoretical chemistry especially on the application of quantum mechanic to chemical problems. Praises LP for his work and would love to work with him. Requests information on how long it takes to get a PhD and relevant fees. [Letter from LP to SN Bagchi 1941-10-28] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]


July 19
  • Breakfast: 1 c orange juice, 2 gadgets, 2 sq butter, 4 T cream, 1 c fruit juice
  • Lunch: 2 cu cheese, 1 c milk, 1 tomato, ½ m cucumber, 1 chocolate bar
  • Dinner: ½ cherry mint cocktail, 1 c milk, 2 egg cheese omelette, 2 sl pineapple
  • Note: Went to Indiana Dunes today, ate lunch there. They are wonderful! Paddy must have more calories and less salt tomorrow! No cheese!!” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to The President, The White House. RE: assures him that the Academy and the National Research Council will aid the new office in every way possible. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 20
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 2 gadgets, 4 T cream, 3 sq butter, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 3/4 c macaroni, 1 cu cheese, 1 tomato, 1 c milk, 1 pear, coca-cola
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 2 eggs, 1 tomato, lettuce, carrot, celery, 1 sc ice cream, blueberry tart
  • Note: “Visited at Glencae(?) with Homer Russell. Went to Ravissia again, Malks better.”
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 21
  • Breakfast: 1 c grapefruit juice, 4 crepes, 2 sq butter, 4 T syrup, 4 T cream
  • Lunch: ½ melon, 3/4 c macaroni, 1 cu cheese, 1 pear, 1 c milk, coca-cola, grapefruit juice, 1 sc ice cream
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 sweet potato, 1 pear, 1 c tomato juice, water melon, limeade
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Postcard from Dr. David Mellor to LP RE: Returns registered mail receipt card for letter dated 1941-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]


July 22
  • Breakfast: none
  • Lunch: 1 c grapefruit, 5 crepes, butter, 1 T syrup, 4 T marmalade, 4 T cream, coca-cola
  • Dinner: 1 3/4 c milk, 1 cu cheese, 2 eggs, 2 T cream, ½ c tomato juice
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Report on A Deficiency Disease of Foxes Produced by Feeding Fish. United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. [Filed under LP Science Box 11.067 File 67.1]


July 23
  • Breakfast: ½ c grapefruit juice, 1 shredded wheat, ½ c cream, coffee with cream
  • Lunch: chocolate milk, lettuce, tomato, cheese, cracker, chocolate bar
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 3 egg omelette, pie
  • Note: Written by LP. At top of entry: “Start home! On train.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Professor F. H. Norton, Division of Industrial Cooperation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology to LP RE: Request permission to use an illustration from “The Nature of the Chemical Bond” in his book “Refractories” and notes that credit will be given under the illustration. [Letter from LP to Norton 1941-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, File: (N: Correspondence 1941)]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the Academy and National Research Council. RE: Informs him that the President of the United States has announced the establishment of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Encloses copies of the Executive Order. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 24
  • Breakfast: 1 c coffee with cream, ½ c orange juice, 1 shredded wheat, ½ c cream, 1/6 slice toast
  • Lunch: 45g cheese, 2 biscuits, 2 chocolate bars
  • Dinner: 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk, apple pie
  • Note: Recorded by LP. At top of entry: “On train alone. At 8:30 Ava Helen left Ogden for Pasadena, I for Berkeley.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Asks if there will be a time in the next two months when LP could come up to run some lab tests related to his condition. Includes Dr. Addis’ travel plans for the period to help schedule a meeting. There is a note in pen on the back “Amod - will come Aug. 5th.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas, 1940-1945)]
  • Postcard from Prof. Albert O. Dekker to LP RE: Requests reprint. (Transcribed in German) (Note at top: “Sent 9/10/41 JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.9]
  • Letter from E.W. Balduf, Director of Federal Union, to Chapter Officer, RE: encloses copy of the letter being sent to Federal Union members and informs of financial position. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]


July 25
  • Breakfast: 1 c coffee with cream, ½ c orange juice, 1 shredded wheat, ½ c cream, 1/6 slice toast
  • Lunch: 45g cheese, 2 biscuits, 2 chocolate bars
  • Lunch: fruit salad, milk, pie
  • Dinner (Latimers): carrot, avocado, omelette, cheese, milk, berries, cream, coffee, chocolate bar
  • Note: Recorded by LP. At top of entry: “In Berkeley.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 26
  • Breakfast: 1 c coffee, 1 donut
  • Lunch: cheese, biscuit, malted milk, chocolate, grapes, peanuts
  • Supper: milk, corn, tomato, lettuce
  • Note: Recorded by LP. At top of entry: “In Pasadena” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 27
  • Breakfast: 2 waffles, 2 c coffee, melon
  • Lunch: 25g cheese, 1 biscuit, 1 c milk, grapes, 15 peanuts
  • Dinner: 1 baked potato, carrots, cutte, milk, 2 sc ice cream, chocolate sauce
  • Note: Recorded by LP [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]


July 28
  • Breakfast: ½ c orange juice, 1 egg, 1 sl bread, 2 T cream, 1 c coffee
  • Lunch: 1 cu cheese, 1 water biscuit, 1 c milk, ½ c custard, 4 T cream, guava juice
  • Dinner: ½ c tomato gelatin, 1 egg, ½ sl bread, 1 c milk, 3 peaches, cream, 2 cookies
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, RE: Sends his sympathy at the death of Jones’ brother. Discusses housing in Pasadena, and suggests Jones ask Miss Rooke’s assistance upon arrival. Also suggests Jones consult with Zechmeister and Corey upon arrival if LP is still in Chicago. [Letter from Jones to LP 1941-07-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. R. Kinney, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, RE: Thanks him for the letter concerning Miss Margaret Robinson. Notes that while there is currently no position available, he will keep her in mind. [Letter form Kinney to LP 1941-06-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor F. H. Norton, Division of Industrial Cooperation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology RE: Gives permission to use Figure 43-1 from his book in the new edition of “Refractories.” [Letter from Norton to LP 1941-07-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, File: (N: Correspondence 1941)]
  • Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. Auto Insurance (9.10 refunded rc’d for 1940)” $72.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Marjorie Ackerman (nurse for Linda) 7AM 7/21 to 3 PM 7/26" $36.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Memo from Margaret Blumenstiel to Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union, RE: contains share of membership dues for the Pasadena Chapter. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edwin L. Rose, Chief Engineer, Waterbury Tool, RE: States that he has not seen Prof. Bates since returning from Chicago, but he will encourage Bates to continue to keep admission standards high. [Letter from Mr. Edwin L. Rose to LP 1941-07-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.6]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks Schlesinger for arranging for the room for him and AHP. States that Linda had been ill while they were away, but has now recovered enough to be brought home from the hospital. [Letters from LP to Prof. H. I Schlesinger 1941-04-18, from H. I. Schlesinger to LP 1941-09-49] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Replies that they have no opening to which Dr. Donna Price could be appointed, tells of his time and condition in Chicago and hopes he can take another trip east at some point. [Letters from Wilson, Jr. to LP 1941-07-09, 1941-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr.B. W. Duggar, University of Wisconsin. RE: Is sorry he shall not be able to attend the Madison meeting in October. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]


July 29
  • Breakfast: ½ cantaloupe, 2 popovers, 4 T cream, 1 sq butter, 4 T jelly, 2 c coffee
  • Lunch: 3/4 c macaroni, 1 cu cheese, salad (lettuce, tomato, etc), 3 peaches, ½ c cream, 1 c milk
  • Dinner: ½ grapefruit, 3 egg omelette, salad (lettuce, tomato), 1 c strawberries, ½ c cream, 2 T cream [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from Prof. Joel H. Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Inquires into what LP plans to cover in his chapter for Jerome Alexander’s new book. Notes that his proposed chapter somewhat overlaps it and suggests perhaps he step down from the responsibility to allow LP to write the chapter alone. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ross G. Harrison, National Research Council, RE: Recommends that Dr. Gordy be given permission to change his research program, as there are problems with finishing Prof. Badger’s infrared apparatus. Suggests that he be allowed to carry out an alternate project in molecular structure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Postcard from M.E. Morton, Division of Physiology, UC Berkeley to Cal Tech, RE: Request Reprint on an isomer of thyroxine. (Note above text: “Jul 31 1941 Filled.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Writes cheque to “Edna L Hartzell. 359 Elizabeth St. Sy 7-8521 20 to 23" $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary M Beattie. 93 Bellefontaine St. Sy 6-3776 21 to 24" $24.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat. Acad Dues” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. J. Auge RE: Provides opinion of Mr. Jurg Waser. LP states that he is a very satisfactory graduate student, a Teaching Fellow, is working on structural chemistry under LP’s direction. [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 Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends the salary of Dr. Eugene H Eyster as George Ellery Hale Fellow in Radiation Chemistry paid beginning August 1, 1941. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]


July 30
  • Breakfast: ½ c orange juice, 1 shredded wheat, ½ c milk and cream, 2 T cream
  • Lunch: 3 egg omelette, 1 c milk, 1 cu cheese, grape juice
  • Dinner: 1 c milk, 1 ½ c potato, salad (green)
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from E.K. Wickman, The Commonwealth Fund, to LP RE: Requests LP send his opinions on Dr. Ronald W. Gurney, who is applying for a fellowship through the fund. Mentions that he is sorry to hear that LP has been ill, and hopes he has recovered. [Letter from LP to Wickman 1941-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Writes cheque to “Webla & Seward. Prescription for L.P.Sr.” $3.35 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4]
  • Letter from Charles N. Scully, 2nd Lt., Damage Control Office, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, to LP RE: Asks if he could use the CalTech facilities for finishing a problem on Mustard Gas decontamination. States he is a graduate student of CalTech in Applied Chemistry and hopes he can finish this problem while on detached duty for experimentation. [2 copies] [Letter from LP to Lt. Charles N. Scully 1941-08-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]


July 31
  • Breakfast: ½ c orange juice, 1 c cereal, 2/3 c milk and cream, 4 T cream
  • Lunch: 3 egg omelette, 1 cu cheese, 1 c milk, 1 apple, 1 ½ c grape juice, 1 ½ c lemonade
  • Dinner: 1 baked potato, 2 carrots, 1 c milk, 2 cookies, ½ c apple sauce, tomato
  • [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP’s diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Letter from J. Vernon Harvey to LP RE: Thanks LP for accepting Harvey to work under him on his PhD research, potentially en resonance energy. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Writes cheque to “Huntington Hosp. July 20 to 26. Linda’s pneumonia” $66.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “WN Lacey. ½ exp. of eastern trip - from my supervisor’s stipend of $250.00 [Note “cancelled - returned by WL”]” $117.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Letter from Ted Dunham to AHP: seeks advice from AHP regarding next meeting of Federal Union and encloses outline for next meeting. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Walter A. Schroeder and Mr. William McNeely be appointed Assistants to Professor Zechmeister for the period July 21 to August 20, 1941 at $50 each to be paid from Rockefeller Fund, Organic Laboratory Helpers. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Undated letter from Medicinska Nobelinstitutet to Cal Tech RE: Requests various reprints. (Notes in margin: “Sent 8/22/41.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • August financial report for Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.1]


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