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- Report on "The Effect of the Propellant on Erosion of Guns." By John S. Burlew. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Reports on LP's lab results. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas
1940-1945)]
- Letter From William Lacey to L.C. Cady RE: Mentions that LP referred Cady's letter to him, but unfortunately he is also incapable
of recommending any candidates at this time. [Letter from LP to Cady 1942-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Note from Mauricio Ribeiro de Castro to LP RE: Informs LP that he is a chemistry student in Brazil who is interested in coming
to do research in Pasadena after seeing an article on LP in the October 1941 issue of life. [Filed under LP Correspondence
Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from L.C. Cady to LP RE: Requests once again that LP recommend candidates for two professorships and graduate assistantships
in chemical engineering at the University of Idaho. (Note in left margin: "Dave - How about Ikeda?" [Letter from Rooke to
Cady 1942-08-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Santa Fe Fare to Pitt & Return" $178.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from Dr. R. B. Woodward, Division of Chemistry at Harvard University to LP RE: Replies with thanks for LP's letter,
speaks of his position at Harvard that runs out in July of 1943 and his uncertainty of another opening, and expresses interest
in a similar position. Adds that he would appreciate details about any appointment LP has in mind. [Letter from LP to Woodward
1942-07-21, 1942-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.8]
- Memo from LP to Reuben E .Wood. RE: Requests and authorizes Wood to discuss with qualified persons any questions relating
to the OSRD contract NDRC-Chem -1c. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Anthony Briglic be appointed Assistant for the period June 29,
1942 to September 30, 1942 at $90 per month to be paid from the Chemistry Budget. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia:
Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests that payments of half of Miss Judit Rooke's salary continue to be made
to her until August 15, 1942 from the Chemistry Special Fund and thereafter from the NDRC-Chem-9 fund. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Dept of Chemistry, Princeton University, RE: Mentions the visit of Father Lourdu Yeddanapalli
to Cal Tech's laboratories. Describes his improving health and how he prevents overworking himself. [Letter from Prof Hugh
S. Taylor to LP 1942-06-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
- Writes cheque to "Clarence F Kiech. Payment of Atty services" $120.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.3]
- Writes cheque to "First Fed. Aug 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. June 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Paul E Ruch RE: Requests that Dr. Philip A. Shaffer put in half-time during August and September on
calculations requested by Mr. Ruch. He will be paid $125 per month and be reviewed for possible continuation in September.
[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 Professor W. Huse RE: Sends recommendations of Research Fellows and Assistant Professor. [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 Roland Kuhn to LP. RE: Appreciates invitation to join the immunochemical research group. Declines invitation because
he has been commissioned in the Sanitary Corps for the duration of the war. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests receipts from sale of books be credited to the Chemistry Equipment Fund
to be used for purchase of further books for the Chemistry Library. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file
29.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. S.J. Bates RE: Sends copy of letter to Mr. Barrett about receipts from sale of books, thinks it would
be a good idea for the librarian to add to the list any books or journals she wants to sell. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to P. S. Dickey, Bailey Meter Company. RE: Informs him that they do not have an instrument at hand to lend
or sell to them. Suggests they contact Dr.Beckman about obtaining one. Will not know until he is in Pittsburgh whether or
not he can visit Cleveland. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Note from Professor Millikan to LP RE: Response to note on same paper. States that "In view of your letter of yesterday I
am returned this for to you" [Note from LP to Professor Millikan 1942-07-16] [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 Edward C. Barrett, Cal Tech. RE: Informed him that it is not necessary for the OSRD to approve any transactions
involving the commercial rights to the invention. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from The Texas Gulf Sulphur Company to LP RE: Explains the importance of sulphur as an element and sends a copy of
the book "The Stone that Burns." [Letter from LP to The Texas Gulf Sulphur Company 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7]
- Notarized statement signed by LP, Reuben Wood, and J. H. Sturdivant assigning benefits from LP's inventions to the California
Institute Research Foundation. Two copies. [Prospectus 1942-07-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation, to the Committee. RE: Informs them
of the responses to question of definitions. Would like to know if they are acceptable. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP, to L.C. Cady RE: Informs him that she has referred his letter to A. J. Haagensmit
and Dr. David Pressman as LP has just left for the East. [Letter from Cady to LP 1942-08-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Adohr. Milk for July" $18.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "John R. Quinn. Cournty Assessor. Taxes 1942-43" $14.74 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $2.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Mira Loma. H2O for July" $7.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Athenaeum. Dues, etc" $4.82 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co" $5.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Calif Edison. Electricity" $6.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "State Treasury of Calif. Income Tax for Linus & me paid in full -(17.45 each)" $34.90 [LP Biographical:
Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Union Oil Co. Gasoline" $8.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Bible War Releif United Nations. Gordon Fets for 2 Tickets" $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Dr. McMillan. Operation on eyes examination of Linda & me" $45.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.072, folder 72.5]
- Rough draft of an informal report on NDRC-1c. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Final draft of an Informal Report on NDRC-1c. [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 S. S. Prentiss. [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]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified progress report from J. Rooke to LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Letter from Vannevar Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Appoints LP the Chairman of
the Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics as related to Hyper-Velocity Guns. Lists others who have been invited to serve
as members. Gives suggestions for the committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development
of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from S.D. Beard, Vice-President, American Cyanamid Company, to LP. RE: Found LP's publication in Journal of Experimental
Medicine interesting. Discusses the ease at which certain types of polysaccharides can be synthesized to make a protective
antibody. [Letter from Campbell to Beard 1942-08-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 Letter 1.1]
- Letter from M. Grinstein to LP RE: Regrets he was unable to personally express his thanks for his brief stint in Dr. Zechmeister's
lab. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Sanitary Laundry $4.52 for June Sierra Madre Tailors 4.55 June & July. 4.85" $9.35 [LP Biographical: Business
and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Handwritten notes from phone conversation with Fred Houde. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the
development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from C.W. Botkin to LP RE: Requests a recommendation for filling the vacancy mentioned in an attachment. [Letter from
LP to Botkin 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from E. K. Wickman to LP. RE: Has inquired around, but hasn't heard of any immunologist or bacteriologist who is capable
and available to work with LP. Will keep looking for a suitable person. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Erle M. Billings, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Would like his opinion on the language requirements for
chemists and chemical engineers. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002
File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. Reuben E. Wood, to H. Nash. RE: Explains the situation regarding vacations for people who have been working
on the chemistry Special project. Hopes Nash can solve the problem. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Telegram from Fredrick L Hovde, Executive Assistant to the Chairman, to LP. RE: Informs him that Conant can see you sometime
during the morning of Thursday the 20 th, probably around 9:30am. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants),
Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from V. Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Appoints LP as the Chairman of the
Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics. Informs him that the appointment is temporary, and will terminate with the rendition
of the Committee's final report. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants),
Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Report on the oximeter project. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44),
Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Statement of President Frank B. Jewett before the Committee on the District of Columbia of the United States Senate. RE: Real
Property Taxes on Academy Building. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File
18.2]
- Writes cheque to "Santa Fe RR. My ticket" $167.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Letter from H.J. Lucase to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requyests appointments be made under NDRC-Chem-10 fund effective August
1, 1942 for four men. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to All Responsible Investigators. RE: Retention of Essential
Personnel. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from W. A. Shurcliff, to LP. RE: Informs him that letters have been mailed to the Army and Navy officers to obtain
formal approval of the idea of adding Sturdivant to the Committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials
re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt on NDRC-11.
- Writes cheque to "Mr. Charlie Wilson. Gardening" $40.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Rosie Meryl" $7.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Immunity to Pneumonia III Believed Achieved in Test Tube", New York Sun, August 21, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.7]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Enclosed a signed
copy of Contract NO. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Handwritten notes on Topics to be considered by the Ad Hoc Committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials
re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. Alexander, Hercules Powder Company. RE: Have asked that Alexander be appointed as an alternate
on the committee. Asks him to be present at the first meeting. Gives time and location of meeting. [Filed under LP Science:
(Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Gibson, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Please to learn that Gibson has accepted the invitation
to serve on the committee. Informs him of the first meeting. Three copies. Same letter was sent to Dr. George Kistiakowsky,
Dr. R. W. Cairns, Dr. W. E. Lawson, Mr. Samuel Feltman, Mr. Robert H. Kent, Lt. Comdr. John H. Sides, Lt. William H Drake,
and Dr. J.H. Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants),
Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- LP planned out the first term of Freshman Chemistry for 1941-1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder
12.6]
- Handwritten notes on the need for hypervelocity guns. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development
of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44),
Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Photo: Crellin Pauling wearing a straw hat, buried up to his chin in sand at the beach. "August 23, 1942" "Crellin" "Neg made
0861" "7'47" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #3766] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1942i.4]
- Postcard from AHP to Peter Pauling RE: Talks about the train trip and says the "Army isn't all hunky dory by this picture".
Thanks him for her "snelly welly". [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling.
1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.2]
- Handwritten notes on erosion studies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket
Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from Dr. Dan Campbell to Mr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamide Company. RE: Is answering for LP in his absence. Thanks
Beard for his suggestions. Informs him of what they are working on now. Informs him that Drs. A van Harreveld and H. Billig
are working on muscular and nerve regeneration. Thanks him for arranging a trip to Laderle Laboratories. Will not be able
to attend because of time considerations. [Letter from Beard to LP 1942-08-12] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44),
Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends the revised Kumler manuscript entitled "A Critical Study of Dielectric
Polarization Concentration Curves." Notes that the current version is four pages shorter than the original. (Note under text:
"Dear Norton: Would you please glance at this? I'll see you about Sept. 21. L.P.") [Letters from LP to Lamb 1942-07-24, 1942-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Handwritten notes by LP from talk with GBK, Frank Long, Hammelt, about propellants. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War
Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from Arthur B. Domonoske, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that Mr. Feltman is away from
Washington and will not be able to attend the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science:
(Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from Reuben Wood, CIT, to LP. RE: Gives him an update on how things are going at the lab. Tells him about the progress
of the work on the new laboratory. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44),
Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from "Secretary to LP" to U.S. Dept of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, RE: Encloses a notice of extension
of temporary admission to the U.S. from Mr. Mazimo Hoegg, and state that Cal Tech has not been about to locate him. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: #421.4]
- Document summarizing High Velocity Development. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development
of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Report on High Velocity Development. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket
Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Minutes from first meeting of Ad Hoc Committee. RE: Lists who is present. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials
re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Uncorrected minutes of First Meeting of Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistic as related to Hyper-Velocity Guns. Prepared
by J. H. Sturdivant. Five copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants),
Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Letter from George Hale, Jr. to LP RE: Thanks LP for personally writing the dean on his behalf, although he was not selected
for the scholarship. Reports he should be able to cover his tuition expenses with his summer earnings. Adds that he saw LP's
recent discovery in the paper. [Letter from LP to Hale 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP's attendance at the Associate Editors dinner at 6:30 p.m.
September 8 th at the Hotel Statler, in conjunction with the Buffalo meeting of the ACS. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Carl Tiedcke, Laboratory of Microchemistry, to Judith Rooke, Secretary, CalTech, RE: States that they do not have
the equipment for catalytic microhydrogenations, but Haagen-Smits does. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Professor J. G. Aston, Pennsylvania State College. RE: Informs him that the manufacture and
maintenance of the Model P Pauling Oxygen meters have been taken over by Dr. Beckman.[Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File
2.3]
- Telegram from J. B. Koepfl, to Judith Rooke, CIT. RE: Asks her to show E. C. Barrett the wire from Richards. Informs her that
he will be back tomorrow morning. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Gibson, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Informs him of the second meeting of the Committee on
Internal Ballistics. Two copies. Same letter sent to: Dr. R. W. Cairns, Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky, Dr. H. B. Alexander, Dr.
W. E. Lawson, Mr. Samuel Feltman, Mr. Robert H. Kent, Lt. Comdr. John H. Sides, Lt. William H. Drake, and Dr. J. H. Sturdivant.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
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