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- Undated memo from Dr. J. McKeen Cattel, Editor, Biographical Directory of American Men of Science to LP RE: Requests a list
of biographical information for scientists at his institution. [Letter from LP to McKEnn 1942-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Undated memo from Dr. R. B. Corey [Cal Tech] to LP RE: Replies that they could use some of the vacuum tubes if they can find
them for free. [Letters from Porter to LP 1942-05-21, from LP to Porter 1942-06-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Magazine Article: "Science in the News", [re: "artificial antigens to fight disease"] Science Digest, June 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.8]
- Letter from LP to Prof. C. W. Porter, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Thanks him for the information on the tubes.
Adds that they will be contacting General Electric to obtain some. [Letter from Porter to LP 1942-05-21, undated memo from Corey to LP (6-42)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas C. Grubb, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland, RE: Gives permission to use the requested
diagrams for Grubb's book on immunology. Adds that reprints will be sent separately. (Note under text: "816, 872, 892.") [Letter
from Grubb to LP 1942-05-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to General Electric Company RE: Requests information on obtaining two vacuum tubes for use in building a piezoelectric
oscillator. Notes that Dr. Porter at UC Berkeley suggested GE may be able to provide slightly defective tubes. (Note in top
margin: "Coon") [Letters from Porter to LP 1942-05-21, from Coon to LP 1942-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Joel Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Thanks him belatedly for sending the copy
of Long's dissertation. Mentions that Dr. Schomaker has been working on the data in the dissertation and the literature. [Attached
is a registered mail slip] [Letters from Hildebrand to LP 1942-04-08, 1942-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
- Letter from LP to E.M. Wise, Platinum Metals Division, The International Nickel Company, Inc. RE: Thanks him for sending a
copy of their book The Platinum Metals and Their Alloys to him. [Letter from Wise to LP 1942-05-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Leland H. Pence, Reed College. RE: Pleased Pence is planning to prepare the compounds. Recommends Pence
to read Marrack's monograph to have a general survey on the subject of immunology. Gives instructions on how to obtain the
document and other manuscripts which would be of use. Thinks Pence's idea for an experiment with antibodies is worth trying.
Gives information on how to have the chemicals paid for. [Letter from Pence to LP 1942-05-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Hennetin Country Draft Board RE: Writes about Dr. W. B. Renfrow and requests he be given temporary deferment
due to the importance of the scientific work he is doing in regards to the war. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials
re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5]
- List of Officers and Members of the Council of the Academy. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
- Letter from LP to Prof. J. Samuel Guy, Emory University, RE: Reports on Dr. William H. Jones work while at Cal Tech, noting
that they were very pleased to have him visit while on leave from Emory. Also notes that Johnston is getting along well in
the graduate program in chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Prof. Joel H. Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Discusses Long's dissertation, as well
as Schomaker's attempts to repeat the results of the calculations. Requests information on the theoretical basis of stability
for a four-membered ring or tetrahedral structure. Also discusses the effect of temperature on the HF experiments. [Letters
from LP to Hildebrand 1942-06-01, 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
- Letter from LP to C. F. Kiech, Chamber of Commerce Building. RE: Is willing for Kiech to discuss with Beckman the points of
the proposed agreement iwth the foundation. Would like to know as soon as another conference can be held. [Filed under LP
Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Records, to Each Responsible Investigator. RE: Informs them that it is
necessary that they forward a complete list of all personnel employed on or engaged in you project under the Committee on
Medical Research. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Handwritten Meeting Minutes of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials
re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review and comment on the enclosed manuscript by I. Fankuchen
entitled "Some X-Ray Diffraction Measurements on Biotin." Suggests it be considered for publication as a Communication to
the Editor, and details requirements for such classification. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-06-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from AJ Haagen-Smit to LP RE: Submits recommendations for increases of salary fro Dr. Gertrud Oppenheimer and Glenn
Swinehart. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (3 hours) closed book and notes [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013,
Folder 13.2]
- Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Final Grade Report for Section B [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.2]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Cal Tech.
RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Asks that Barrett notes that it is classified. Requests that Barrett acknowledge
the receipt of this communication. [Letter from LP to Barrett 1942-06-12] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, to LP. RE: Informs him that an A-1-a rating has been assigned his project.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Sara B. Smith RE: Thanks Smith for the photograph of Prof. Smith, which they will hand in the Crellin
Laboratory. Mentions a current reference in a textbook to Prof. Smith's work. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Sara B. Smith 1942-03-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Informs him that he cannot attend the meeting of the Council
of the Pacific Division of AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box
# 14.001 File 1.3]
- Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky, Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Regrets he will be unable
to accept the position offered at Cal Tech. States that he would like to continue working on his research at the Institute
for as long as possible. [Letters from LP to Mirsky 1942-05-30, 1942-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP asks Hanson's opinion about the propriety of accepting
assistance in immunological from the Lederle Laboratories. [Hanson's reply 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory RE: States that he has no suggestions at this
time for the job mentioned. [Letter from Palmer to LP 1942-05-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
- Writes cheque to "First Fed. June 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Mr. Crellin. Mar 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Stewart & Quigley. Auto Insurance" $75.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to Professor W. Huse RE: Sends information regarding changes to the catalogue and requests notice when other
changes can be submitted on proof sheets. [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. T. K. Sherwood, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that they have made a great deal
of progress with the rebreather mask.[Letter from Sherwood to LP 1942-05-29] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Mr. L. G. Fanner, Purchasing
Agent, CIT. RE: Informs him that certificate No. M-62203 has been authorized by his office and assigned a rating of A-1-c.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Miss Sage RE: Requests a check be given to Mr. John T. Hays before his fellowship work is completed on June
20. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Ch1c Freshman Chemistry Final Grade Report for Sections A through H [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, 13.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests instructions be sent to Mr. Youtz and Mr. Nash about the money to be
placed in the Chemistry Special fund account equal to 45% of shop wages paid for the NDRC work, taken from the 50% overhead.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from H.B. Coon, Educational Section, General Electric Company, to LP RE: Reports that most of the type 851 vacuum tubes
are being used by the military, but they can provide slightly defective tubes at the educational discount price of $175.50.
Regrets they were unable to find any tubes discarded by broadcast companies. [Letters from LP to GE 1942-06-01, from LP to Coon 1942-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Postcard from A.J. Wollan, Physics Department, Carnegie Institute of Technology to Dr. D.W. Osborne, Gates Chemistry Laboratory,
Cal Tech, cc: LP RE: Requests reprint of "The Entropy of Dimethyl Acetylene From Low Temp Measurement." (Note: "Sent 6/10/42
JR" in lower left corner) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Letter from LP to Registrar RE: Requests that Mr. JR Nicholas be given credit for work done under his supervision for Ch 82.
[Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963,
No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Reassures her that the lack of progress in LP's condition is to be expected and that
the main goals at this point are to keep LP free from any symptoms besides the proteinuria and to allow the kidneys to recover
under optimal conditions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Joel Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Discusses Schomaker's work on the HF calculations.
Notes that three and four-member rings would be fairly stable, with the four-member ring more so. Mentions that perhaps Schomaker
should go up to Berkeley to discuss the calculations when finished. [Letters from Hildebrand to LP 1942-06-02, 1942-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
- Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Hanson, representing the Rockefeller Foundation, believes
it would be unacceptable for C. I. T. to accept commercial funds if there are any conditions attached that would allow the
developments to be controlled by commercial interests. [LP's letter to Hanson 1942-06-04] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Professor Harry S. Owens, University of Idaho RE: Answers question of May 29. States that he believes it
would be improbable that the proteins modify the enzymes in order to combine with them. States that he believes the protein
may have the property to combine with multiple enzymes or the enzymes may be able to change properties. [Letters from Owens
to LP 1942-05-29, 1942-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Coll. Int. Rev. Inc. Tax. Also note A40870 $25 + 40. A38688 50+80. Total 81.01 for LP" $4.81 [LP Biographical:
Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Coll. Int Rev. Same for AHP A40866 A38683" $4.81 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.3]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the Communication to the Editor by Dr. Fankuchen
after some minor revisions. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1942-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. KA Jacobson, Purchasing Department RE: Sends requisitions for minimum working stock for the Gates and
Crellin Laboratories to be delivered within 90 days. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk Farms. Milk, etc" $16.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Sanitary Laundry to May 16" $9.49 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Financial report for the Pacific Division of AAAS, from October 1, 1941- June 10, 1942. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from LP to H.B. Coon, General Electric Company, RE: Thanks him for the information regarding the Type 851 vacuum tube,
but regrets they will not be able to use the "seconds" for their A-2 priority research. Notes that he will speak with Prof.
Porter at Berkeley next week about obtaining slightly defective tubes free of charge. [Letter from Coon to LP 1942-06-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter form LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the enclosed manuscript by Brown and Adams
after revisions have been made. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP clarifies the terms of assistance offered by the Lederle
Laboratories. They have not offered money, only materials and labor. LP wonders if it would be proper to accept this type
of assistance. [Hanson's letter 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP informs Hanson about a patent he has taken out on
the artificial manufacture of antibodies in response to a statement Hanson made in his 1942-06-08 letter about patents and the protocol of the Rockefeller Foundation. LP assures Hanson this patent was not made for commercial
or personal gain, but rather to protect the process from such abuses. [Hanson's letter 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from Professor Harry S. Owens, University of Idaho to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of June 8 th, requests to be on mailing list for any reprints that may concern the experiments discussed. [Letter from LP to Owens 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Mr. Philip Padva to LP RE: Briefly describes a machine that will do graphical integrations and invites LP to come
view it. [Letter from LP to Padva 1942-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O" $5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Athenaeum. 2 months" $11.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "TW Mather. Goods, etc" $29.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Letter from LP to F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Scientific Reserach and Development. RE: Informs
him that the details have been worked out, and the new contracts will probably be signed in the next few days. Informs him
that Beckman has not been able to decide how many instruments he should plan to make a month. Recommends that orders be sent
to him so he can decide. [Letter from Gordon to LP 1942-06-16] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to F. S. Gordon. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Suggests that the fund of $9500 provided under the contract
with the Committee on Medical Research be designated as MPRD-81-Chem. Asks that they honor requisitions which are signed by
Dr. Koepfil. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to Committee. RE: Informs them
of a question brought up by Dr. Lamb. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards
1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Outlines the plans for the Pauling's next visit to the lab. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Charles Robinson to LP RE: Asks him if he would recommend Dr. Gustav Albrecht to a temporary appointment to the
Chemistry Department at Pomona College. Mentions that Richard Noyes has called for the position but is not well recommended.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4, file:(Albrecht, Gustav 1939-1964)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattel, Editor, Biographical Directory of American Men of Science RE: Encloses a list of PhD
graduates from Cal Tech to be included in the seventh edition of American Men of Science. [Undated memo (June) from Cattel
to LP] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the manuscript by Kossiakoff and Rice. Discusses
certain revisions suggested by Schomaker and himself be made before publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191,
file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky RE: Regrets to learn that Mirsky will not be accepting the year-long appointment at
Cal Tech. Reminds him of the possibility of extension. Adds that they have been happy to have little Reba with them. [Letters
from Mirsky to LP 1942-06-04, from LP to Mirsky 1942-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from Charles J. Robinson, Dept. of Chemistry, Pomona College, to LP RE: States that they are considering Dr. Gustav
Albrecht and would like LP's opinion on Albrecht's suitability for the work. States that Richard Noyes called twice about
the position but he thinks Noyes' personality is not suitable for teaching in a college. [Letter from LP to Dr. Charles J.
Robinson 1942-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.7]
- Letter from LP to Fritjof Thygeson. RE: Glad to receive Thygeson's letter, and tells him some of his recent findings. Tells
him that if he comes to Cal Tech for college, LP will be his freshman chemistry teacher. Recommends that he study spelling
as well. [Letter from Thygeson to LP 1942-03-22] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Cal Tech. RE: Has obtained permission to have some work done by Bell Laboratories. Asks
for a sub-contract to be made. Gives instructions for it. Enclosed the contract fro the OSRD. Finds it satisfactory. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Dr. Charles J. Robinson, Department of Chemistry, Pomona College RE: Says they are considering appointing Dr.
Gustav Albrecht to their temporary empty position, says they would like his opinion of Albrecht and says that he has been
teaching at Cumnock School but it is now closing permanently. Mentions that Richard Noyes has called there twice about the
appointment but says his personality is not recommended for teaching in a college. [Letter from LP to Robinson 1942-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
- Biographical Form for Committee on Medical Research. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Progress Report for National Defense Research Committee for May 15 th - June 15 th. Three copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.3]
- Telegram from A. N. Richards to LP. RE: Informs him that it is urgently necessary that we have his reply CMR-9 at once. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Final draft of monthly progress report on NDRC-Chem-1b by LP. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified progress report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified progress report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File
2.2]
- Letter form George Hale, Jr. to LP RE: Reports that he will not be working at Cal Tech this summer, but at the local orange
packing plant. Requests LP intercede on his behalf with Den Heinrichs concerning the needed gradepoints to apply for a half-tuition
grant. (Note in left margin: "Sorry - it was almost good enough. A was given third term.") [letter from LP to Hale 1942-06-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Is writing to recommend that a contract
be made by the OSRD with the National Technical laboratories for the further development of a submarine type oxygen instrument.
Has designed and constructed the first model. Is not satisfied with the rate at which the instrument follows changes in the
air. Discusses changes which could improve the instrument. Could contiue to work with it, but would like to move on to the
airplane model. Is confident in Beckman's ability to produce these instruments. Would think it would be appropriate for the
OSRD to give a contract. Would like to know if there is a reasonably good chance that a contract can be made. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Receipts for airmail from LP to Gordon, Stevenson, and Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Report on the Pauling Oxygen meter, model P. Includes description and follow up questions. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001
File 1.2]
- Letter from J. H. Martin, Assistant, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, to F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development.
RE: Lists companies who are allowed to receive the Pauling Oxygen Meters. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Restricted report on the Pauling Oxygen Meter Model P. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Gives suggestions about the financial aspects
of his trip. Would like to know when LP is coming. Hopes it doesn't coincide with his trip abroad. [Filed under LP Science:
(Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Memorandum of minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Robinson RE: Recommends him Jurg Waser over Dr. Gustav Albrecht for the temporary appointment
at Pomona College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4, file:(Albrecht, Gustav 1939-1964)]
- Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging LP's letters of 1942-06-11 about the possibility of Lederle Laboratories (and other commercial firms) to do work for some of his researches. [LP's reply
1943-06-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Philip Padva RE: states that he does not have time at present to visit the integrator, will not participate
in the demonstration of a device of which the methods of operation are unknown, and is returning the photograph sent with
Padva's letter. [Letter from Padva to LP 1942-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Dan H Campbell. Loan. [Added later: "Repaid Aug 2, 1942"]" $150.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles J. Robinson, Dept. of Chemistry, Pomona College, RE: Describes the personality of Dr. Gustav
Albrecht as not being the best. States that Dr. Richard Noyes was recently hired at Cal Tech. Introduces and recommends Mr.
Jurg Waser. [Letter from Charles J. Robinson to LP 1942-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 340.7]
- Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Is glad
to learn that the details have been settled. Cannot help to estimate at this time. Advises Beckman to manufacture instruments
on order. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Clarence F. Kiech, Chamber of Commerce Building. RE: Enclosed a copy of the Pauling application,
and a copy of the letter from the Foundation. Is sorry there has been some delay in getting the documents to him. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Memorandum of minutes for the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends lab results and mentions that the protein levels can be expected to fluctuate
for some time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, to LP RE: Describes the situation and person
of Father Lourdu Yeddanapalli, Ph.D. Mentions that Father Lourdu is taking a survey of laboratories nationwide and asks Cal
Tech to extend any hospitality possible to him. [Letter from LP to Hugh S Taylor 1942-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
- Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs
him that he can give information to the Kellogg Company. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Memorandum of minutes from a meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Telegram from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, to LP. RE: Advises him that he was elected president of the Pacific Division, AAAS
for the next year. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File
1.3]
- Letter from LP to Contracting Officer, Army Air Force. RE: Informs him that the specifications sent were insufficient to give
a quote. Sends a description of available models, with a questionnaire. Informs them of the change in manufacturer. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Occupational Bulletin, No. 10, from the Selective Service System. Describes those individuals who are eligible for deferment
due to scientific or specialized skills. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Memorandum of minutes from a meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide to Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE; Informs him that
it is necessary to submit a formal report for the work done under contracts. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.4]
- Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Enclosed
a letter from the Office of the Chief of Ordinance of the War Department. Lists companies taht have been approved to receive
a oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller,
CIT. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Gives instructions for its approval. Requests that he acknowledges
the receipt of the communication. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from J. W. Williams, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School to LP RE: Responds to letter from LP
regarding Dr. A. M. Paffenheimer and gives his opinions of the man. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1]
- Letter from Louise Weick, The San Francisco News to Cal Tech, cc: LP RE: Asks if the California Chemurgic Council is an affiliate
of their university, also asks what qualifications are necessary for admittance to their school. [Letter from LP to Weick
1942-06-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Letter from Franklin S. Cooper, Assistant Liaison Officer, Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP. RE: Sending
a copy of an article by F. Klauer referring to oxygen. Had some trouble tracking it down. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001
File 1.2]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Quotes revisions made to the manuscript by Brown and Adams and asks if
LP feels they are sufficient to allow for publication. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Frederic S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs LP that a proposal is being
prepared for the July 2 nd meeting regarding the proposed contract. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown RE: Offers comments on Brown's paper on ehterates of boron fluoride. [Letter from Brown
to LP 1942-07-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: War Production Board Limitation Order L-144 might cut
off LP's supplies and halt immunochemistry research. He wonders if it might be advisable to ask the Committee on Medical Research
to give them a contract at $1 for the coming year so the work could receive formal classification as a war research program.
[Hanson's reply 1942-06-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to George Hale, Jr. RE: Regrets he was unable to change Hale's grade, but reports he will write Dean Hinrichs
on his behalf. Approves of Hale's plan to work in the packing house this summer, mentioning that he himself did an ROTC program
and worked at a shipyard the summer after his freshman year. [Letters from Hale to LP 1942-06-15, 1942-08-31]
- Letter from Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Addressing concerns about CIT's ability to continue funding
organic and structural chemical programs after Rockefeller grant ends as in the terms of the original grant application as
grant amounts have been increased since the original application. Weaver believes if CIT is unable to do so, then the appropriate
adjustments should be made to preserve the programs before the grant is terminated, so the work might continue as planned
in the original grant agreement. [Letter re:Weaver's 1942-07-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Thanking Hanson for his advice in the letter of 1943-06-16, but for the present has decided against asking Lederle Laboratories or any commercial firms to do any work for him. [Filed
under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Notice of Classification from Local Board No. 185 to LP RE: classification of Harmon-Kent Midgley, II-A for 6 mos. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
- Note from LP to Dr. David Pressman RE: Suggests that future experiments with haptens be carried out for constant moles rather
than constant weights. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file: (Pressman, David)]
- Note from LP to Dr. David Pressman RE: Suggests that the tables give only the average of the duplicate analyses with a mean
deviation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file: (Pressman, David)]
- Letter from C. C. Furnas, Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks if LP has ever
given consideration to the possibility of an oxygen separation system based on the paramagnetic property of oxygen. [Letter
from LP to Furnas 1942-06-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Handwritten notes. RE: Discussion of possibility of concentrating oxygen magnetically. [Letter from Furnas to LP 1942-06-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Finds a revision necessary in
the monthly reports. Gives instructions for the mailing and shipping for these reports so that it will be uniform every month.
[Letter from LP to Prentiss 1942-07-28] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from Warren C. Johnson, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Explains the problem of payment of official
investigators for summer work. Is still interested in any suggestions LP has on the carbon monoxide problem. [Filed under
LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Eugene Eyster RE: Discusses his planned trip to Bruceton and asks Eyster to send information on housing.
Adds that things are busier than ever at the Gates and Crellin labs due to the war work. [Letters from LP to Eyster 1942-05-29, 1942-07-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from Norma S. Thompson, Secretary, The Rockefeller Foundation to R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Informing Millikan that
action was taken appropriating up to $75, 000 to C. I. T. for two years for the support of developments of chemistry in relationship
to biological problems. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Randolph T. Major, Merck and Co., Inc., RE: Informs him that Dr. Buchman at Cal Tech is carrying out
research on the synthesis of quinine and related ant-malarials. Requests quininic acid and asks if the Merck lab could do
the physiological tests. [Letter from Major to LP 1942-07-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #254, file:(Merck and Co., Inc.)]
- Letter from LP to Louise Weick, The San Francisco News RE: Replies that the California Chemurgic Council is not an affiliate
of the Institute and they do accept students who have completed one two years of school, adds that the requirements for admission
are stated in the school catalogue and a copy is being sent to her. [Letter from Weick to LP 1942-06-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Letter from Prof. LeRoy S. Weatherby, Department of Chemistry at the University of Southern California, Councilor to the Psi
Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon to LP RE: Explains that the University of Southern California chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon
nominated James W. McBain for honorary membership and was approved, gives the details of the recognition meeting and mentions
that they felt many from his department would wish to attend, asks LP to bring the date to the attention of his colleagues
and make reservations with him. (Handwritten note in bottom left corner: "Our chapter would be pleased to have you and Mrs.
Pauling as guests of the chapter. We hope others can come making reservations.") [Letter from LP to Weatherby 1942-06-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Letter from LP to Miss Grace Sage RE: Requests that LP be issued a campus grand master key. [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. C. C. Furnas. RE: Discusses Furnas's idea from his letter of June 23 rd. [Letter from Furnas to LP 1942-06-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Recommends Miss Charlotte Green be appointed Technical Assistant in Chemistry for the
period June 19, 1942 to September 30, 1942 at $90 per month to be paid from the regular chemistry budget. [Filed under LP
Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to E. H. Hanhausen, Purchasing Agent, The M. W. Kellogg Company. RE: Informs him that they have received permission
to give the information requested. Enclosed information on the oxygen meter. Informs him that the Institute no longer makes
them, as that is being turned commercial. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Letter from LP to P. F. Dickey, Bailey Meter Company. RE: Writes to tell him that arrangements have been made for the manufacture
of the oxygen instrument. Gives detail of the agreement with Dr. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Is glad that LP has decided to come to Bruceton.
Informs him that he has been sent abroad, and will not seee him at all while in Pittsburgh. Advises him to contact MacDougall
or Farinholt if he needs to make detailed plans. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
- Letter from Dr. M.J. Eisenberg to LP RE: Requests an autographed photo for his collection of American Scientists, which is
displayed for youth groups at Temple Mishkan Tefila in Boston. (Note at bottom: "Sent photograph 7/2/42/ JR") [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R.H. Fowler, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, RE: Notes he just found Fowler's letter of 1940-01-02. Adds that although they finished some chapters of the book, other projects have intervened and they will not be publishing.
Discusses the immunology war work being carried out at Cal Tech. [Letters from Fowler to LP 1940-01-02, 1942-07-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fowler, R.H.)]
- Letter from LP to H. David Michener, Regional Research Laboratory, USDA, RE: Requests he return the copy of Weissberger's
"Organic Chemistry" which he checked out from the library on March 30 th. [Memo from Zechmeister 1942-06-25, note from Michener to LP 1942-07-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging LP's letter of 1942-06-23 and stating that he (and the Foundation) have no objection to LP filing attempting to get a $1 contract from the Committee
on Medical Research for priority purposes. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Samuel C. Bukantz. RE: Is sending a copy of a manuscript on the serological properties of simple substances.
[Filed under LP Science, Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Coghill, Northern Region Research Laboratory. Apologizes for answering his letter so late. Feels
Coghill's finding are not incompatible with LP's theory. Discusses his most recent findings in the field of manufacturing
antibodies. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from J. D. Porsche, Head, Biological Section, Chemical Research Department, to LP. RE: Is sending 300 grams of bovine
fraction II plus III from run C-54. Informs him that it would be helpful if he could anticipate his needs by one or two weeks.
[Letter from LP to Porche 1942-06-30] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Article in Science- Supplement. RE: The possibility of using beef blood to save the lives of wounded soldiers. [Filed under
LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. B. Kistiakowsky, Bureau of Mines. RE: Asks what the best time for his visit would be, as he does
not want to miss Kistiakowsky. Informs him that he did not intend to pass him by about the salaries, but figured it was a
broader problem. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE; Pleased to receive his telegram. Is especially pleased as the
meeting will be held in Corvallis, where he attended college. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement
of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Cal Tech.
RE: Enclosed a signed copy of the contract. Gives instructions on its handling. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Enclosed two copies
of the proposed contract. Gives instructions on how to approve the contract. Notes that the proposed contract is confidential.
Asks for acknowledgment of the receipt fo this communication. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to S. S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Shall send monthly reports according to the schedule
given in the letter of July 23 rd. [Letter from Prentiss to LP 1942-07-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. LeRoy S. Weatherby, Department of Chemistry, The University of Southern California, Councilor to the
Psi Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon RE: Regrets to be unable to accept their invitation to be guests of the University of Southern
California Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon at the recognition dinner as he and his wife are leaving for the East, adds that
he will bring the information to the attention of the local members of the society. (Handwritten list on bottom of names with
checks by them: H. Cohen, J.H. Sturdivant, Art LeRose, A.J. Stosick) [Letter from Weatherby to LP 1942-06-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Writes cheque to "Mrs. Lola Cook. Help + 0.60 for laundry at sisters" $70.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.5]
- Receipt for sending airmail from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending a confidential letter from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending a confidential letter from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Professor Warren C. Johnson, University of Chicago. RE: Report progress on the carbon monoxide instrument.
Asks if it is still needed. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of Barse Miller and his plans
during the war. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Letter from Stanley Schaefer, Cornell University Press to LP RE: Sends the annual report for sales of LP's book. Asks if he
has any minor corrections to make at this time. (Note in pencil in bottom margin: "899 sold .675 $606.83" [Letter from LP
to Shaefer 1942-07-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #73, file:(Cornell University Press, 1942, 1960, 1965, 1992-1993)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends that the manuscript by Brown and Adams not be published in
it's current revised form, as the authors have not sufficiently completed the requested revisions. [Letter from Lamb to LP
1942-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter to R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to LP RE: LP encloses letter to Warren Weaver requesting that Millikan approve the statement
LP attributed to him. [Weaver's reply 1942-07-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 12]
- Letter from LP to Professor AJ Haagen-Smit RE: Answers a question from Haagen-Smit regarding a letter sent to LP by Warren
Weaver that states: "The Institute, at the time this grant was negotiated, did not undertake any formal obligation for the
continuation after the grant of the support of the biological assistantships. Neither, it should be emphasized, did the Rockefeller
Foundation assume any obligation for this purpose. I do not know whether Professor Morgan is still actively handling such
matters, but I am sending a copy of this letter to him and to Dr. Millikan as a reminder of the fact that our support of the
biological assistantship terminates in the spring of 1944" [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 Florence M. Stewart, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP. RE: Thanks him for calling attention to
an inconsistency in abbreviations. Explains the use of gm., mg, and the abbreviation for micrograms. Requests that LP send
page proof back to them by ail mail, special delivery. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. D. Porche, Chemical Research Department, Armour and Company. RE: Thanks him for the material. Informs
him that he mentioned his kindness in a letter to Science. Asks if that is alright if he does it again in the future. [Letter
from Porche to LP 1942-06-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard Medical School. RE: Thanks him for arranging for the bovine fraction to be sent.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards. RE: Requests advice on whether Richards recommends him to applying for a formal contract.[Filed
under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks whether his work is under a committee or a subcommittee.
Asks if he should make informal reports on his progress. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Document summarizing the Mechanism of Gun Erosion. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re:
the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. H. Farinholt, Bureau of Mines. RE: Asks about the finances of the travel plans to Pittsburgh. [Filed
under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. G. B. Kistiakowsky, Bureau of Mines. RE: Is pleased that he prefers himself and Dr. Sturdivant to come
later in the summer. Looks forward to seeing him. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
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