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< February  1942 > S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. February - General Back to Top Undated letter from Homer Jacobson to LP RE: Sends a report on his progress during his first term as a graduate student at Columbia University. [Letter from LP to Jacobson 1942-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)] Rough Draft of NDRC 1b Progress Report. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Final Draft of Progress Report on the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Research Report on "The Nitrogen Content and Constitution of the hard ‘White Layer' in Eroded Guns." By Brynmor Jones. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1] February 1 Back to Top Postcard from R.W. Bost to LP RE: Requests reprint. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)] February 2 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: Asks that he look over two manuscripts that he is submitting to Chemical Reviews. [Letter from LP to Brockway 1942-02-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)] February 3 Back to Top Letter from J.H. Belknap to LP RE: Reminds him of the five post-doctorate fellowships offered by the Westinghouse company and the deadline of February 15 th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Prof. W. A. Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Informs him that many in the department are leaving to work on war-related projects. Asks LP to recommend a candidate for an instructorship in freshman chemistry. [Letters from LP to Noyes 1941-12-02, 1942-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)] Letter from Warren Weaver, National Defense Research Committee to LP RE: Concerning LP's letter of 1942-01-26. The NDRC is involved with extensive probability calculations connected with bombing and would like LP's assistance. They will be setting up a computing project at the UC under Prof. Neyman and wonder if LP would consider working with him. [LP's reply 1942-02-05] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 13] Writes cheque to "Richards Tribune? Co." $28.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Letter from V. Bush, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Asks if the suggestion in regard to Dr. Williams was for his services, or for the research. Encloses a copy of a booklet. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Attaches a letter written to Sokoloff. Asks if he is willing to talk to Arnon. Asks for a statement of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, to Dr. Vladimir P. Sckoloff, University of California. RE: Requests that he go to Pasadena for a talk with LP concerning his application for a Guggenheim Fellowship. Suggests he write to LP to arrange it. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, to the Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them of the next meeting of the Committee. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 4 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Reports on LP's latest visit to the lab, stating that his blood urea concentration is a bit below normal and LP appears rather thin, but other than that seems to be doing alright. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas, 1940-1945)] Writes cheque to "Frank. Gardening for Jan" $32.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Letter from L. C. Stevens, Comdr, U. S. N., to T. K. Sherwood, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Is pleased to note that the oxygen meter has been made sufficiently rugged for the use on airplanes. Informs him that no estimate can be given until it is determined by test of a sample instrument, whether it is suitable for use on all types of airplanes. [Letter from Sherwood to various 1942-01-15] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 5 Back to Top Breakfast: apple sauce, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/4 c cream Lunch: 1/3 c tomato juice, 1/2 c broccoli, 1 p toast, 1 p cheese, 1 c strawberries, 1/4 c cream Supper: 1/2 c milk, 1/2 c cauliflower, potatoes, cake [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 Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends a letter from Murray discussing revised copy of the manuscript "Raman Spectra of Some Aromatic Carbonyl and Nitro Compounds" by Dr. Murray et al and asks LP to comment. [Letters from LP to Lamb 1941-12-03, 1942-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, NDRC RE: LP would be glad to work with Prof. Neyman on any project that seems worthwhile to the Defense Committee. He details what equipment they have available at C. I. T. and also suggests that Mr. Shaffer and Dr. Schomaker may be able to assist in these calculations as well. [Weaver's letter 1942-02-03] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 13] Letter from LP to Dr. K. W. Sherk, Dept. of Chemistry, Smith College, RE: States that he is not surprised by the change of plans, and hopes the Sherks can come visit after the war. [Letter from Kenneth W. Sherk to LP 1942-01-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expenses from the last meeting. Is looking forward to seeing Sokoloff. Have read the books he lent him. Gives his opinion on the authors. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 6 Back to Top Breakfast: apple sauce, 1 egg, cream, bun Lunch: soup, cookies, milk, cinnamon toast Supper: soup, potatoes, salad, ginger bread, cream, bun [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 Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: At this time, the war has not affected the research in Bio-organic Chemistry funded by the Foundation and does not promise to affect it greatly in the future. [Hanson's letter to LP 1942-01-21] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12] Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: At this time, the war has not affected the research in Immunity funded by the Foundation and does not promise to affect it greatly in the future. [Hanson's letter to LP 1942-01-21] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12] Pasadena Junior College grade reports for Linus Pauling Jr. Civics: B, ROTC: C, Phy. Sci: B, Humanities: B, Algebra: B. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1] Statement from LP to Local Board 3 RE: Provides information about the work Mr. Louis B. Stang, Jr. Is doing at CIT and the importance of his work to the National Defense Research. Recommends he be granted continued deferment. [Letter from S. Blake Hopwood to LP 1942-01-27] [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5] February 7 Back to Top Note from Dr. Robert Little [Possibly misdated ?] to LP RE: Discusses his feelings on the nuclear question. Approves of LP's stance and requests he send pamphlets and information. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)] February 8 Back to Top Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 waffles, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 c soup, 1 c milk, 5 cookies Supper: no entry [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)] February 9 Back to Top Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 1 egg, 3 sm p toast, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 c potatoes, 1 p cheese, 1/2 c broccoli, chocolate bar Supper: 1/2 c carrots, 1 c potatoes, 1 c milk, 1 orange, 1 p coconut, salad [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 Warren Weaver, Chairman, NDRC to LP RE: Notifying LP of an upcoming meeting of a group concerned with bombing problems at which the computing program will be formulated; Prof. Neyman will be in contact with LP and Mr. Shaffer directly after the meeting. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 13] Writes cheque to "F. L. White" $4.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Letter from LP to Professor R.A. Millikan RE: Says he is glad to learn that Mr. Balch is interested in the plans he submitted to the Board of Trustees. Sends an outline of his proposed program of fundamental research in medicine and projected research on hypertension which might begin at once if funding of $15000 could be obtained. [Encloses Outline of Proposed Program of Fundamental Research in Medicine at the CIT] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Shall ask the Treasurer to send a check. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 10 Back to Top Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 p cheese, 1 p toast, 1 1/2 c milk, cake Supper: no entry [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)] Writes cheque to "Adohr. Milk" $23.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co." $5.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to ‘Wm. Taylor. Alterating of Linus suits" $2.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "T. W. Mather Co. Gifts, etc" $6.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "F. C." $34.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "A. C. Vroman. Bulbs, etc" $36.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Edison Co." $11.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $10.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Writes cheque to "C. J. Gould. Payment to March 8" $20.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Note from LP to Local Board No. 188 RE: Writes requesting that Mr. Carol K. Ikeda be granted deferment dur to the great demand for trained chemists in his field of research. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5] Letter from LP to Mr. W. Kemble Johnson, Acting Administrative Officer, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautice, Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, RE: Describes De. Ralph Spitzer's relevant education, skills, and personality favorably, and lists how Dr. Spitzer compare's with Johnson's list of criteria. [Letter from W. Kemble Johnson to LP 1942-01-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] Letter from LP to Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Central College. RE: Informs him that he is in opposition to the idea that Section C of the AAAS starting its own journal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.4] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of Dunham's opinion of Roach. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 11 Back to Top Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 c cornmeal, cake, milk, chicken, chocolate bar Supper: 1/2 c spinach, 1/2 c squash, 1/2 c milk, 1 c brown betty, 1/3 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 Prof. Adams RE: in response to Adams letter, LP elaborates upon his earlier recommendation of Dr. Schlatter for appointment to a position at the University of Illinois. [Letter from LP to Prof. Adams 1941-01-28, letter of inquiry from Prof. Adams to LP 1942-01-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1, file:(Adams, Roger)] Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Responds that both of the articles are satisfactory for publication. [Letter from Brockway 1942-02-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)] Letter from Henry F. Helmoholz, M.D., Mayo Clinic, to LP RE: Informs LP that he is scheduled to give a lecture on March 20 th however if the date of March 19 th becomes available he will let him know. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1942s.1] Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Dept of Chemistry, Princeton University, RE: Thanks Taylor for the recommendation letters regarding Mr. W. C. Orr and Mr. R. B. Simpson but states the Graduate Committee would like more recommendations for applicants. Requests that all the letters of the Princeton chemistry seniors be sent to Cal Tech. Mentions tentative times they could meet in New York. [Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor to LP 1942-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6] February 12 Back to Top Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/2 c cream Lunch: soup, cheese, bread Supper: 1 c beans, salad, 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.)] Postcard from J.D. Fontaine, Chemical Section, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, to Dr. Carl Niemann, Gates and Crellin Lab, Cal Tech, RE: Requests reprint of "The Structure of Proteins." (Note in top right corner: "2/27/42 JR") [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] February 13 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Informs him that the Senate at the University of Chicago has passed a resolution to begin granting Bachelors degrees at the end of two years of study. Writes as a member of the committee trying to block that action, requesting information on the course of study for Chemistry majors at Cal Tech. Requests his opinion on the matter. [Letter from LP to the Committee 1942-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)] February 14 Back to Top Receipt for airmail from LP to Roger Adams. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting classified progress report from LP to Roger Adams. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] February 15 Back to Top Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 waffles, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 c potatoes, salad, carrots, peas, tapioca, nuts Supper: 1 egg, 1p bread, 3/4 c cream, salad [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. Eugene Eyster to LP RE: Sends information that the acetophenone data came from Coblentz's big volume. Apologizes for the confusion and expresses his annoyance at Murray's letter. Details how they are settling in at Mt. Lebanon in Pennsylvania. Asks if the Institute had planned to pay him until the middle of January. Sends greetings to AHP and those at the lab, and thanks them for the fine time at their house over Christmas. Adds that he might be able to get a 6-37 mm. shell case for Peter. [Letter from LP to Eyster 1942-03-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)] February 16 Back to Top Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/3 c cream Lunch: no entry Dinner: 1 potato, 1 c milk, 1/3 c cream, 1 tomato, salad [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. Arthur A. Frost, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Sends comments on the manuscript "The Approximate Solution of Schrodinger Equations by a Least Squares Method." Notes that the comments on the use of punched cards were too vague for him to form a conclusive opinion. [Letters from Frost to LP 1942-01-24, 1942-02-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Freshman Chemistry Section A Midterm Grades figured. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.2] Letter from LP to Dr. R. H. Ewell, Technical Aide, Division B, National Research Committee. RE: Is replying to the letter of January 16 th. Gives details as to current contracts and the work being done under them. Would like to see a formal work order for the latest instruments requested. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Receipt for airmail sent from Reuben Wood to R. H. Ewell. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 17 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Harry J. Worthing, Superintendent, Pilgrim State Hospital, to LP RE: Informs him that a certain Vladimir Gordin, who uses the name of Bibi Beobi, was admitted to the hospital due to "acts of strange behavior." Goes on to say that Beobi claims to have been working with LP at Cal Tech and requests that LP comment on his observations of Beobi. [Letter from LP to Worthing 1942-02-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Prof. Carleton C. Murdock, Department of Physics, Cornell University, to LP RE: Informs LP that he will arrive in the middle of March and remain at Cal Tech for five or six weeks. Thanks LP for the opportunity to visit the labs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Dr. Irvin Stewart, Secretary, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Has not received a contract for his present work, although it is almost three quarters of the way done. Asks that this contract be made. [Letter from LP to Bush 1941-08-15] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Receipt form for the use in transmitting classified material. To: Dr. H. M. Chadwell From: LP [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Receipt form for the use in transmitting classified material. To: Dr. Irvin Stewart From: LP [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requ4ests that Miss Virginia Rooke be paid $42. 50 per month as half time office assistant in chemsitry from the Rockefeller Fund, Organic Salaries beginning February 1, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] February 18 Back to Top Letter from LP to the Committee of the Physical Science Division on the Bachelors Degree, University of Chicago, RE: Sends information regarding the chemistry program at Cal Tech. Addresses his concerns at the University of Chicago Senate's decision to shorten the chemistry program their to two years. (Note in top margin: "Hogness")[Letters from Hogness to LP 1941-02-13, 1941-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)] Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the manuscript entitled "X-Ray Examination of Crystalline Forms of Anhydrous Sodium Stearate at Room Temperature" by McBain and Brettville. Recommends that the paper not be published in the JACS or elsewhere. Includes extensive comments. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1941-12-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from Prof. M. J. Murray, Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Informs LP of a position opening in their chemistry staff and requests he recommend a candidate. [Letter from LP to Murray 1942-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Dept of Chemistry, Princeton University, to LP RE: States the Mr. W. C. Orr has already accepted a position elsewhere. Describes the less than desirable experiences of a number of Princeton students at Cal Tech and states they will not be recommending any more students to Cal Tech until they are positive they have found a proper fit, both academically and personally. Suggests they discuss it further when they meet after the Guggenheim meeting. Written in the left margin: "something personal?" Printed double sided. [Letters from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor 1942-02-11, 1942-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6] Note for LP from LP RE: Reminds LP to examine publications made by Dr. Max Landau and make a statement. [Letter from LP to State Department 1942-04-18] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9] Receipt for transmitting classified letter and work orders from LP to R. H. Ewell. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from R. P. Briscue, Commander, U. S. N., to T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that his request is difficult to answer because of lack of specific information about the actual instrument. Estimates that six or eight more could be profitably applied to work. Informs him that an instrument which did not require leveling and could be used shipboard would have wider uses. Summarizes the estimated need of the Navy. Two copies. [Letter from Sherwood to various, 1942-01-15] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 19 Back to Top Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Requests Lamb send the revised manuscript "Raman Spectra of Some Aromatic Carbonyl and Nitro Compounds" by Murray et al to help clarify the letter Lamb sent from Murray on February 5. [Letters from Lamb to LP 1942-02-05, from LP to Lamb 1942-02-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Homer Jacobson, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, RE: Thanks him for the report on his progress in his graduate program. [Undated letter (2-42) from Jacobson to LP] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Fr. Helmholz RE: LP is definitely planning on speaking at the Mayo Clinic and March 20 th and looks forward to meeting with him soon. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1942s.1] Letter from E. A. Sahdala to CalTech RE: States he has a 17 year old boy interested in chemistry and asks for book suggestions, and if there are any chemistry-related periodicals he should subscribe to. [Letter from Judith Rooke to Mr. E. A. Sahdala 1942-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] February 20 Back to Top Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg, 2 p toast, 1/3 c cream Lunch: 1 c milk, 2 p toast, 1 p chocolate Supper: 3/4 c milk, 1/2 potato, 1/2 c spinach, 1 p pie [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)] Document titled: "Confidential Report on Foreign Student" where LP assesses Jurg Waser, and says they are well satisfied with him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8] February 21 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Arthur A. Frost, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Replies to LP's comments on his manuscript. Notes that he would like to experiment using his method with punched cards. [Letters from LP to Frost 1942-02-16, 1942-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter form S.S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Due to a revision in the filing system, LP needs to send tow more copies of the monthly reports. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Letter from T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Acknowledges with thanks the letter of February 16 th. Gives the status of instrument # 19. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 22 Back to Top Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 1/4 waffles, 1/3 c cream, coconut Lunch: no entry Supper: 1 c milk, 1 c salad, 2 c cheese souffle [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)] February 23 Back to Top Letter from George I Frank to Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech, RE: Requests they recommend to him a chemist with experience working with diatamaceous earth. [Letter from LP to Frank 1942-02-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Thanks him for writing the letter to the committee. Notes that there has been quite a deal of disagreement over the issue of Bachelors degree study length, and he is considering finding another position. Goes on to discuss lab work and send his regards to AHP and the family. [Letter from LP to the Committee 1942-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)] Letter from LP to Dr. Gilbert W. King, Arthur D. Little, Inc., RE: Recommends to him Robert Spurr, a current doctoral candidate at Cal Tech, for the position mentioned in King's letter. [Letter from King to LP 1941-12-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Prof. W. A. Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: Recommends to him Spitzer and Spurr for the instructorship position. Also mentions that Noyes' brother Richard Noyes is the best candidate, but that Noyes may not wish to hire him. [Letter from Noyes to LP 1942-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)] Writes cheque to "Mrs. AF Lewis. 100 # soap" $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.4] Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Div. of Chemistry, CalTech, to Mr. E. A. Sahdala REL Recommends any general chemistry textbooks used by college freshmen, like their "Reference Book of Inorganic Chemistry," and to subscribe to the "Journal of Chemical Education." [Letter from E. A. Sahdala to CalTech 1942-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] February 24 Back to Top Letter from LP to G.L. Clark RE: Thanks him for doing the biographical write-up in the Phi Lambda Upsilon journal. [Letter from Clark to LP 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Clark, George L., 1939, 1942, 1945, 1952, 1954)] Letter from Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research to LP RE: Gasser is pleased that LP will come to talk about his research developments on 1942-03-13.[LP's reply to Gasser 1942-02-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 10] Letter from A. Klipstein, American Cyanamid Company, to LP RE: Writes that they would like to donate an exhibit to the chemistry department at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Klipstein 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, RE: Thanks Taylor for the letters regarding Princeton students. Discusses the setbacks a few particular Princeton graduates have had at Cal Tech and mentions they are all very satisfactory students. States the Cal Tech would be likely to take more Princeton students in the future. Says he will most likely be too busy to visit Princeton when he goes east. [Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor to LP 1942-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6] Letter from Reuben Wood, to J. Paul Youtz, Business manager, California Institute Research Foundation. RE: Informs him that he has recently had a discussion with My Lyon. Attached a definition of a proposed temporary understanding between Sturdivant, himself, and CIRF. Gives conditions under which the Foundation would be able to start patent proceedings. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from LP to Dr. F. E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy Science. RE: Informs him of the expenses used for the balloting. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2] February 25 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Informs Addis that he and AHP will be coming by on March 5 th or 7 th on their way to New York. Mentions that he told Dr. Jameson that his laboratory would be glad to help with her project for coupling dyes onto a horse-serum fraction. Also reports that Dr. Campbell has made a preparation of a synthetic antibody which precipitates the polysaccharides of pneumococcus Type III. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from Edward Frieden, President, and Donald Engelkemeir, Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, UCLA Chapter, to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to the William Conger Morgan Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Professor Harry Holmes, president of the ACS, on March 9 th. [Letter from LP to Frieden 1942-03-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur A. Frost, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Discusses Frost's comments in the previous letter regarding the relationship between his method and Weinstein's variation method. [Letters from Frost to LP 1942-02-21, 1942-03-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Comments on and recommends for publication the communication to the Editor "Long X-Ray Diffraction Spacings of Collagen" by Dr. S. R. Bear. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Prof. M.J. Murray, Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, RE: Regrets that he has no one to recommend for the position. [Letter from Murray to LP 1942-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from E. C. Schroedel, Manager, Institutional Dept., International Business Machines Corp., to LP RE: States that two manuscripts by Ledyard R. Tucker on IBM punched card equipment are now available on microfilm. States if LP wants reprints he should request them before March 20 th. [Letters from LP to Mr. E. C. Schroedel 1942-01-21, to Dr. Irvin Stewart 1942-02-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6] Meeting minutes of the Executive Council. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] February 26 Back to Top Letter from LP to George I. Frank RE: Regrets that they have no one to recommend for the position described. [Letter from Frank to LP 1942-02-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Dr. Harry J. Worthing, Pilgrim Hospital, RE: Replies that some years ago he spoke briefly with Bibi Beobi a few years ago, discussing his views on biology. Notes that Beobi requested a fellowship to carry out research at Cal Tech, which he informed Beobi was not possible. Adds that Beobi has never carried out work at Cal Tech. [Letter from Worthing to LP 1942-02-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Dr. Thomas Midgley, Jr, to LP RE: Requests LP write Dr. Van Harreveld on his behalf concerning his treatment of polio recently described in the newspaper. Informs LP that he has been afflicted by polio and is interested in Harreveld's findings, but did not wish to trouble him directly. Also mentions that receiving the William Gibbs medal during this crisis has meant a great deal to him. (Notes by LP in left margin RE: discusses the treatment.) [Letter from LP to Midgley 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Professor H Bateman RE: Requests opinion on the mathematical abilities of Norman Levinson who wishes to work on a rigorous mathematical treatment of nonlinear differential equations. [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 T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Has created an office which will make it possible to segregate the main research activities from the business of production of developed instruments. Turning over the responsibility of the actual production of the oxygen partial pressure instruments developed by LP to them. Has received a number of replies to the questionnaire. LP should hear from Gordon shortly. [Filed under LP science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Acknowledges the letter of February 21 st. Informs him that he is handing the correspondence to R. J. Woodrow. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 27 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Roger Adams RE: Informing Dr. Adams of LP's visit to Washington DC during March 17 and 18 and inquiring as to the best time to meet while he is there. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1, file:(Adams, Roger)] Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Responds to LP's letter suggesting the 5 th for his visit. Mentions that someone in the pathology department at the Stanford School of Medicine has also been working on coupling dyes with proteins, namely in tubule cells in rat kidneys. [Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis 1942-02-25, Letter from LP to Dr. Addis 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Requests copies of his thiocyanate photos. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965)] Letter from LP to Dr. James Conant RE: Informs Conant of his travel plans for the trip East in March, and requests to see him either in New York or Washington in order to discuss the work he is doing for the NDRC. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Conant, James B., 1929-1930, 1933-1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1945, 1952)] Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research RE: LP is happy to speak at the Institute on 1941-03-13 and also accepts Gasser's lunch invitation for the same day. [Gasser's letter to LP 1942-02-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 10] Letter from LP to Prof. Richard C. Tolman, National Defense Research Committee, RE: States he and AHP are going to be visiting Washington DC on March 17 and 18 and asks when is the best time to come see Tolman. [Letter from Prof. Richard D. Tolman to LP 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.7] Writes cheque to "First Fed. Sav. & L. Co. Feb 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Letter from FW Hinrichs to LP RE: Requests LP to make a statement on Mr. Carol K. Ikeda regarding his loyalty to America, since he is an American-Japanese student. If a statement of his loyalty can be submitted he will be permitted to continue his research and undertake special arrangement research work involving defense matters. [Letter from LP to Dean FW Hinrichs 1942-02-28] [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 Frederic S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Writing in regard to the present and future production status of the oxygen instrument. Attaches copies of inquiries Sherwood received. Attached a summary of probable demands. Forsees that the production of the instrument for shipboard or aircraft use will require relatively large production facilities. Proposes that a development contract be made with an instrument company for the adaptation of the instrument for airborne and shipboard uses. Would appreciate advice as to whether the development has advanced to a stage where such a procedure could be initiated. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Receipt for transmitting classified letter and copies of letters from F. S. Gordon, to LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Is returning a voucher for $200. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 28 Back to Top Letter from Bibi Beobi to LP RE: Informs him that he is detained in a hospital and would like a grant to continue his research at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Mauricio Ribeiro de Castro RE: Expresses interest in his research proposal and recommends that he carry out the development of the theory at the University in Rio de Janeiro. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)] Telegram from Dr. Helen S. French to LP RE: "Happy birthday best wishes for your health and well being. Greetings to all the family." [Letter from LP to French 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #121, file:(French, Helen)] Letter form LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Approves the revised manuscript by Dr. Murray et al for publication. Adds that he was mistaken in the reference to Coblentz and apologizes for causing Dr. Murray unnecessary work. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1941-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Dean FW Hinrichs RE: Sends statement regarding the loyalty of Mr. Carol K. Ikeda. States that he is a loyal American but feels that he does not know him well enough to stand as sponsor for him but sent a request to Dr. Pressman for a statement. [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. Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: States they have written the manuscripts on the results of punched-card methods and they will probably be published in the Journal of Chemical Physics. Describes the process they went through setting up and utilizing the punched cards. Describes the problems they have been working on, particularly structural. Recommends the punched card method for other institutions. [Letters from E. C. Schroedel to LP 1942-02-25, from LP to Mr. E. C. Schroedel 1942-03-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]

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