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- Letter from the Swedish Royal Academy of Science, Nobel Committee for Chemistry, to LP RE: Invites him to nominate a candidate
for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 1943. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1940, 1942)]
- Telegram from Larry Kimtpon, Kansas City University, to LP RE: Urgently requests he recommend a candidate for a position in
organic and quantitative chemistry at his University. (Note under text: "Ans'd by E. T. Bell") [Letter from LP to Kimpton
1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
- Letter from R. S. Schreiber, Program Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Invites him to speak at the Delaware
Section meeting held October 21 or November 18. Assures him of a very large audience. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Maury, Rochester Chapter of Sigma Xi, to LP. RE: Asks if he will be east during the coming academic year. Could
contribute some towards expenses. Would like to have him and Ava Helen stay with them. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. H. Adams, National Defense Research and Development. RE: Thanks him for reporting to the Ad Hoc Committee.
Informs him of calculations that he asked Dr. Hirschfelder to prepare. Asks permission for Dr. Burlew to do some work for
him. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File
5.2]
- Letter from A. G. Combatz, Assstant, Picatinny Arsenal, to LP. RE: Encloses one copy of each of several reports. Lists the
reports. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005
File 5.2]
- Letter from W. E. Lawson, Assistant Chemical Director, Du Pont, to LP. RE: Informs him that he will be attending the second
Ad Hoc meeting. Asks if he can bring a guest. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development
of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from W. H. P. Blandy, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy, to Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee. RE: Informs him that the Bureau
of Ordinance is in agreement with the Committee's program of comparative long range development of propellant powders. [Filed
under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from LP to Miss Virginia Rumsey RE: Informs that they have no one to be put down for 1942-43 as George Ellery Hale
Fellow or Arthur A. Noyes Fellow. [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 Eduardo Cruz Coke, Department of Chemistry, University of Chile. RE: Has received his invitation
to the conference in January. Regrets that he will not be able to attend due to his current work and his health. [Letter from
Coke to LP 1942-07-28] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Robert H. Kent, Ballistics Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground. RE: Asks for a statement from
him on the work which has been done at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials
re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Samuel Feltman, Technical Division, War Department. RE: Hopes he makes it back from England in time
for the second 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. John S. Burlew, Geo-Physical Laboratory, Carnegie Institute of Washington. RE: Asks for documentation
on the erosion of certain powders. Requests that he prepare a report which outlines all the information that he has about
erosion. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005
File 5.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. H. B. Alexander, Hercules Powder Company. RE: Enclosing a copy of a letter to Dr. Cairns. Asks that
he do what he can about the request made in the letter. [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. Cairns, Hercules Powder Company. RE: Requests a statement about the work done by Hercules Powder Company.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Secretaries of the Local Sections of the American
Chemical Society. RE: Brings to their attention the fact that each Local Section shall be asked to propose some one member
of the Society for President-Elect and four members for Councilors-At-Large. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Note from Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Introduces to him Dr. Adrien Albert of
Sydney University who may be coming to visit Cal Tech. Briefly discusses Albert's research. Mentions that Coryell occasionally
writes him. [Note from Albert to LP 1942-12-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from LP [written in Pittsburgh] to Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research,
RE: Renews his offer of an appointment at Cal Tech to assist LP with immunology research. Stresses the importance of the work
and describes the travel stipend and other benefits of the position. Thanks Mirsky and his wife for their hospitality when
LP and AHP stayed with them in New York. [Letters from LP to Mirsky 1942-06-14, from Mirsky to LP 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Note from Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky to Cal Tech RE: Requests reprint. (Note under text: "Snt 9/9/41 Also d l Alanine JR") [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from S. Feltman, Office of the Chief of Ordinance, to LP. RE: Informs him that he will be present at the meeting of
the Ad Hoc Committee. Asks for a copy of the minutes from the first meeting. Two copies. [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. W. E. Lawson, E. I. duPont Company. RE: Would like to receive a statement about any development work
the duPont Company has done. Would like to receive it before the second Ad Hoc 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. Reuben Wood, CIT. RE: Is sorry to hear that the manufacturing of the instruments isn't going to well.
Has written to Dr. Beckman. Informs him that they visited the Naval Research Laboratory. Is writing to Sargent. Requests Dr.
Frank's address. Gives a new address for himself. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Handwritten notes from LP on talk with GBK. [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]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. E. Lawson, Assistant Chemical Director, duPont. RE: Asks him to bring Dr. Wendell Jackson to the
meeting on September 12 th. [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. Max F. Roy, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Requests definite information about the new contracts
with duPont and Hercules. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants),
Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from S. B. Ritchie, Office of the Chief of Ordinance, to LP. RE: Enclosed copies of two reports relating to 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]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Caltech Graduate Wins $1000 Chemistry Award", Pasadena (California) Star-News, September 8, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.6]
- Letter from R. H. Kent, Aberdeen Proving Ground, to LP. RE: Discusses the grain shape and chemical composition and their relevance
to the choice of propellants for high velocity guns. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re:
the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that it is not possible to provide Ad
Hoc with the information requested before their next meeting. Will prepare a short statement. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from H. B. Alexander, Smokeless Research Supervisor, Hercules Powder Company, to LP. RE: Informs him that he will be
at the Ad Hoc meeting. Informs him that there is insufficient time to prepare a report. [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, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE:
Informs them that the tax exempt status of the Academy's property in Washington has been questioned. Informs them that the
Academy will have to pay about $33,000 a year in taxes. Encloses a copy of the formal statement offered at the hearing. Attaches
a list of the members of the House and Senate of the District of Columbia. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences,
1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
- Letter from Raymond Stevens, Chairman Committee on War Use of Research Facilities to Dr. Robert A. Millikan, CIT RE: Requests
response to the questionnaire froms used to report available research facilities at CIT. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Handwritten letter from R. W. Wood to LP. RE: Sends two small samples. Will be able to send more later. [Filed under LP Science:
(Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from Robert W. Long to LP RE: Informs of enclosure of paper on hydrogen and deuterium fluorides. Asks LP to forward
copy with comments or suggestions to Professor Hildebrand at Berkeley. [Letter from LP to Long 1942-09-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence 1942)]
- Magazine Article: "Linus Carl Pauling", [biographical sketch] American Chemical Society News, September 10, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.7]
- Letter from John S. Burlew, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Encloses a memorandum. Discusses propellants of
high velocity guns. [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, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Magdalen College, Oxford, to LP RE: States his wife and children are still in Connecticut. Hopes
LP is feeling better and his work is progressing. Mentions his lack of research and what he is working on now. Mentions his
organization of the college fire-fighting, and other war programs at Magdalen College. States they have elected a new president
of the college. Tells a story about Sidgwick. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
- Letter from Roy C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of hte Willard Gibbs Medal Award, Chicago Section, to Gentlemen of the Jury. RE:
Informs them that they could start deliberating in the selection of the 1943 Willard Gibbs Medal. Encloses two voting sheets,
a stamped addressed envelope for the reply, and a list of former recipients. Reminds them of the by-laws which apply to the
award. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.010
File 10.7]
- Rough draft of resolution passed by Ad Hoc Committee. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials
re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Report on Resolution Passed by Ad Hoc Committee. RE: Details the purpose of the committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Memorandum on Heat of Guns, from Joseph C. Hirschfelder, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re:
the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Memorandum from Harry V. Welch, Southern California Section, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE; Attaches a copy of a letter
received from Parsons on the subject of Nominees for President Elect and Councilors at Large. Asks for suggestions. [Filed
under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Requests LP comment on the enclosed paper on thioacetic acid.
[Note from Schomaker to LP 1942-09-30, Letter from LP to Gordy 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Monthly report on Photometric Determination of Carboxyhemoglobulin, by J. Norton Wilson. Two copies. [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 airmail from LP to W. R. Kilmer. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from J. Norton Wilson, to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted
LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from J. Norton Wilson to W. R. Kilmer. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted
LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Progress Report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Commanding General, Army Air Force. RE: Informs him that the manufacture and maintenance of
Model P Pauling Oxygen Meter has been taken over by Dr. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Dr. H. Specht, National Institute of Health. RE: Informs him that the manufacture and maintenance
of Model P Pauling Oxygen Meter has been taken over by Dr. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3]
- Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to All Responsible Investigators. RE: Reports. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Proposal for contract between NDRC and CIT. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File
6.1]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [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 transmitting a classified report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: States he is looking for two men to assist him
on some NDRC projects. Describes the positions and requirements briefly, and asks LP for suggestions. [Letter from LP to Prof.
John G. Kirkwood 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
- Letter from Dr. J. Kenner, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Technology, to LP RE: Sends him a reprint of his lecture
on Diazotisation, as well as a copy of a letter he is writing to Sidgwick, and a note that will appear in Nature. Requests
LP's comments. [Letter from LP to Kenner 1942-11-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from W. D. Leech to LP RE: Offers to assist with teaching of lab sections during his free time. [Letter from LP to
Leech 1942-09-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Requests LP's advice on some observations
on the magnetic properties of ferric compounds, a topic they discussed a few months ago in New York before Michaelis fell
ill and proceeded to undergo various operations. [Letter from LP to Michaelis 1942-09-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Letter from Dr. O.C. Magistad, U.S. Regional Salinity Laboratory, USDA, to LP RE: Requests LP give a talk at the November
meeting of the Synapsis Club. Describes the format of the meetings and suggests LP speak on November 2 about his work on biological
products. [Letter from LP to Magistad 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Julian Meryl" $22.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Bill from Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence:
Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Writes cheque to "Poly. Tuition for Linda" $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Telegram (1:04 pm) from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, to LP RE: "Please send me material."
[Overnight telegram from LP to Gilman 1942-09-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Overnight telegram from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, RE: "Please send set page
proof sheets airmail. Other copies lost or delayed in transit. [Telegram from Gilman to LP 1942-09-23, letter from LP to Gilman 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Letter from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Attached a copy of the Records of Invention from the Office of Emergency Management, Office
of Scientific Research and Development. Suggests the form and the instructions be studied carefully. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Memorandum from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Criticizes certain aspects of the present handling of research and development work
on war problems. Thinks information should be less restricted. Separates information into two groups. Submits six general
suggestions for consideration. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from F. B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members. RE: Informs them that since the enclosed was
printed, the Senate of the District of Columbia has acted unanimously that the Academy be exempt from July 1, 1941. [Filed
under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
- Letter from LP to C.W. Botkin RE: Responds that he is unable to make a recommendation for the vacancy. [Letter from Botkin
to LP 1942-08-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Bradford N. Graver RE: Informs Graver of an error in his recent article in Science on medical orthoepy. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, RE: Apologizes for his delay in returning
the corrected page proof sheets. Describes how the originals were lost in the mail while he was on a trip to Pittsburgh. [Night
telegram from LP to Gilman 1942-09-24, telegram from Gilman to LP 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Warren C. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Writes that he caught a cold
on his return to Pasadena. Invites Johnson to stay at the Pauling home when he comes to Pasadena next month. [Letter from
Johnson to LP 1942-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. O. C. Magistad, U.S. Regional Salinity Laboratory, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to accept the
invitation to speak before the Synapsis Club until the war has ended. [Letter from Magistad to LP 1942-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to The Texas Gulf Sulphur RE: Thanks them for the book "The Stone That Burns." [Letter from The Texas Gulf
Sulphur to LP 1942-08-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7]
- Letter from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Recommends Harry Lotzkar for a research
job related to war work. Mentions Lotzkar's strengths and weaknesses. [Letters from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger 1942-07-28, from H. I. Schlesinger to LP 1942-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Frank RE: offers an appointment as Research Fellow at Caltech working on a contract between the
Institute and the Office of Scientific Research and Development. The nature of the work is confidential. Salary would be $3000
per year, payable at the end of each month. Ten weeks vacation would be allowed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box
1.017, Folder 17.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Roland Kuhn. RE: Has sent a reprint of an article to Kuhn. Sorry that Kuhn can not join LP's research
group. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from LP to Erle Billings, American Chemical Society. RE: Gives his opinion that scientific German should be required
in courses of chemistry and chemical engineering. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942),
Box # 14.002 File 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Informs him of his use of the word "adsorbate." [Filed under
LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Telegram [7:51 a.m.] from Dr. Henry Gilman to LP RE: Requests LP send the Foul Galley of his chapter by air mail. [Letter
from LP to Gilman 1942-09-24, telegram from LP to Gilman 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman RE: "Do not have foul galleys. No material reached me. Sorry." [Telegram from Gilman
to LP 1942-09-25, Letter from Gilman to LP 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Letter from LP to George Hale, Jr. RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Notes he is glad to hear that Hale will be returning
to Cal Tech this fall and that he is interested in experimenting in biochemistry. [Letter from Hale to LP 1941-08-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Apologizes for his delay in response due to an absence from Pasadena.
Regrets he has been unable to attend the Associate Editors Dinners and thanks Lamb for continuing to invite him. [Letter from
Lamb to LP 1942-08-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the paper by Marvel, Frank, and Prill. Recommends that
several corrections be made before the paper is ready for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Note from Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Rockefeller Institute Hospital, to LP RE: Replies that after much thought he has decided to
stay in New York and continue his research. States that Columbia has offered to find him funding when he can no longer stay
at the Institute. Thanks LP for his kindness and confidence in offering the position. [Letters from LP to Mirsky 1942-09-04, 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
- Letter from LP to Professor RA Millikan RE: Requests special consideration be given the following recommended promotions in
the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for Dr. Ernest H. Swift, Dr. Carl G. Niemann, and Dr. J. H. Sturdivant.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Says the appointment of Dr. Thor Richard Rubin as Research Fellow is to be terminated
on September 25, 1942 as he accepted a position at Cornell University. The appointment of Mr. D. P. Shoemaker as Research
Assistant , Rockefeller Fund, Organic Salaries should be terminated as of September 20, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Memorandum from Reuben E. Wood, to E. C. Barrett. RE: Enclosed a letter. Asks what has ben decided in respect to Mr. Lyon.
Would like the letter and the circular returned to him. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Suggests Vadim Sokoloff to help Kirkwood
with his NDRC project. Discusses Sokoloff's relevant education and experience, as well as some personality traits. States
Sokoloff is very interested in the position. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP 1942-09-16, 1942-10-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L.H. Farinholt RE: Reports that he and AHP have arrived home safely, although LP has caught a cold.
Details travel expenditures from leaving Pittsburgh on September 16 until arrival in Glendale California on September 20 th. Adds that he has not summed up the per diem allowances. Mentions his letter concerning Lotzkar, who LP feels would do well
in lab work. [Letter from Farinholt to LP 1942-10-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from T. H. Hopper, Chief, Analytical, Physical Chemical and Physical Division, Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry and
Engineering, USDA, to LP RE: Requests he send his opinions of Dr. Russell N. Doescher, who has applied for an Assistant Chemist
position with them. [Letter form LP to Hopper 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Rosie Meryl" $9.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials
re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.1]
- Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O" $4.61 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Comolies Gas Co. Gas" $3.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert W. Long RE: Thanks Long for copy of manuscript on hydrogen and deuterium fluoride and informs
that LP will send it along to Professor Hildebrand with comments. [Letter from Long to LP 1942-09-10] [Letter from LP to Hildebrand 1942-09-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, File: (L: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Joel H. Hildebrand, UC Berkeley, RE: Reports the comments by Dr. Schomaker and himself on the manuscript
by Dr. Robert Long on hydrogen and deuterium fluoride. Suggests that he mention that Schomaker will shortly be publishing
his conclusions about polymers of HF. [Letters from Long to LP 1942-09-10, from LP to Long 1942-09-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: States he is glad to hear from the
Mirskys in New York that Michaelis is recovering from his illness. Comments on Michaelis' observations on magnetic moments.
[Letters from Michaelis to LP 1942-09-21, 1942-10-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk. Milk, etc. Aug" $18.72 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Myrtle Venial. Clothes for me" $146.71 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Michael Heidelburger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. RE: Discusses his work
in relation to a synthetic anti-pneumonia serum Type 1. Intends to conduct further experiments with it. Asks it Heidelburger
has a supply of Type 1 polysaccharide that LP could use. [Letter from Heidelburger to LP 1942-10-02] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Richard Lyon, Lyon and Lyon Attorneys. RE: Enclosed four Records of Invention concerning improvements
on the Pauling Oxygen Meter. Asks that they be examined and completed to conform with the ORSD form and returned to him. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Pamphlet on Safeguarding Military Information from the War Department. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W.D. Leech RE: Thanks him for his offer to assist with teaching but reports that they have enough instructors
at this time. [Letter from Leech to LP 1942-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Note from Prof. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Discusses the finer points regarding
iron linked to carboxyl groups in an experiment on peroxidase. [Letter from LP to Prof. Hugo Theorell 1942-11-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
- Writes cheque to "First Fed. Sept. 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. July 1, Aug 1, Sept 1 payments" $240.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "First Fed. Oct 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to S. D. Beard, Vice President, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Pleased to receive his letter. Thanks him for
his suggestions. Asks if Beard's company could provide them with a supply of purified diphtheria toxin. [Filed under LP Science
Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood to J. P. Youtz, Business Manager, California Institute Research Foundation. RE: Asks a specific
question relating to Section VIII of the contract. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Report on the Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics of the National Defense Research Committee. [Filed under LP Science:
(Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.1]
- Nomination of W. F. Giaugue for the Willard Gibbs Medal Award. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials
re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Discusses awarding Fellowships in wartime.
[Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Note from Verner Schomaker [Cal Tech] to LP RE: Sends comments on the manuscript on thioacetic acid by Dr. Walter Gordy. [Letters
from Gordy to LP 1942-09-14, from LP to Gordy 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Postcard from Marie Hawkins, Head, Publication Division, New York Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Announces the publication
of "The Ultracentrifuge" Volume XLIII, Article 5 by MacInnes et al. (Note by LP: "Order under Rock. Fund") [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of some recent calculations by Professor
Nordheim. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005
File 5.2]
- Receipt for receiving a classified letter from Traver to LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the
development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2]
- Letter from Harold A. Traver, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of a report on the
"White Layer." [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005
File 5.2]
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