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< October  1942 > S M T W T F S         1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. October 1 Back to Top Note from Dr. Henry Gilman, to LP RE: Requests LP return the enclosed proof by special delivery, as it is one of the only copies left. (Notes on reverse: "Mail back to Gilman special delivery." "Mailed 1942-10-06") [Telegram from LP to Gilman 1942-09-25, letter from Gilman to LP 1942-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)] Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Sends his and Dr. Schomaker's comments on the thioacetic acid manuscript, noting it needs some work before publication. [Letters from Gordy to LP 1942-09-14, 1942-10-10; note from Schomaker to LP 1942-09-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Prof. W. D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Notes that the evidence he used for his claims on carbon-carbon bond energy is not significantly different from the information Harkins has. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harkins, William)] Letter form LP to Dr. T.H. Hopper, Chief, Analytical, Physical Chemical, and Physical Division, Southern Research Laboratory, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. Russell N. Doescher for the Assistant Chemist position. [Letter from Hopper to LP 1942-09-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to L.A. Kimpton, University of Kansas City, RE: Sends a copy of a letter he has written on Kimpton's behalf. [Telegram from Kimpton to LP 1942-09-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Letter from LP to Whom It May Concern RE: Discusses his relationship with and approval of L. A. Kimpton. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Regrets to learn that Mirsky will not be accepting the appointment at Cal Tech, but states that he understands his reasons. Mentions that Campbell has made a new preparation of artificial antibody against ovalbumin. [Note from Mirsky to LP 1942-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)] Writes cheque to "AAAS. 1943 dues" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Gasoline. Union Oil Co." $15.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "TW Mather. Junk for me" $9.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Ed. 2 months" $13.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co. 2 mo." $11.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Life. In subscription for 3 years to Dec 1945 & 1 yr sub to Mamma" $13.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from Dr. Robert H. Cole, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to LP RE: Writes that they have an urgent need for a chemist in a project under Division B of the N. D. R. C., gives the requirements for the type of man required for the job as well as his level of education, and hopes LP knows of someone so they can progress. Adds that Dr. E. B. Wilson, Jr. may have written about this problem too. (Note in pencil on right side: "Lotzkar") [Letter from LP to Cole 1942-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] Letter from LP to J. P Youtz, RE: Asks that a copy of the patent application be sent to Dr. Beckman. Inquires as to what has been done about the matter of getting approval of the contract from the OSRD. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Memorandum from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Suggests that work begin on the barrage balloon and dirigible meter. Gives details. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to T. K. Sherwood, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Would like additional information regarding an oxygen meter to be used in lighter than air aircraft and barrage balloons. Asks a few questions. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Warren C. Johnson, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of a report concerning an oximeter which has been developed. May keep the copy for his files. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that his name has come up as a possibility for President-Elect. Requests to know if he would like to withdraw. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to LP. RE: Informs him that no Intersectional Proposals for Nomination were received. Mails the necessary stationary for the Informal Ballot of his section. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2] October 2 Back to Top Writes cheque to "Athenaeum" $8.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: Requests notification if listed students are expected to register for the first term. [Letter from LP to Registrar 1942-10-05] [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 Michael Heidelburger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, to LP. RE: Sending a few tenths of a gram of a product as close to Type 1 as can be obtained. [Letter from LP to Heidelburger 1942-10-08] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1 Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for suggesting Sokoloff and states he will attempt to hire him. Asks if LP can suggest an experimental man. [Letters from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood 1942-09-25, 1942-10-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] October 3 Back to Top Telegram from Weldon G. Brown to LP RE: Requests information on a meteorologist named Der Kamen who is an authority on atmospheric turbulence. Inquires as to his availability for NRDC work. (Note typed in bottom margin: "Von Karman is turbulence authority. Citizen 1934. Cleared but extremely busy. Collect. Sent 10.3.42") [Notes by LP on Von Karman 1942-10-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)] Notes by LP Re Von Karman and Dr. Yuen: Discusses their citizenship status and capabilities in atmospheric turbulence. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)] Writes cheque to "F.C. Nash" $14.07 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] October 5 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Requests urgently that LP send by special delivery the marked copy of page proof they sent him a week ago. (Note in top right: "Special Del. Air Mail.") [Note from Gilman to LP 1942-10-01, letter from LP 1942-10-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)] Letter from LP to Registrar RE: States that of the seven listed students, he only expects two to register as graduate students this term. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP 1942-10-02] [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. Robert H. Cole, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution RE: Replies that he has two possibilities for filling the job, tells about Harry Lotzkar and his education as well as his careful abilities in the lab, offers A. L. Patterson as a second option, and reports that no one else is available now. [Letter from Cole to LP 1942-10-01, telegram from Wilson Jr. to LP 1942-10-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert. B. Woodward, Division of Chemistry at Harvard University RE: Explains the delay in his letter, regrets that there is presently no opening for him and hopes he will come do work in their laboratories at some time in the future. [Letter from Woodward to LP 1942-08-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.8] Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Requests that he submit inventories and reports for the unexpended supplies and equipment acquired under the contracts listed. Instructions attached. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Instructions to Contractors Reporting Unexpended Supplies and Equipment. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him of the next 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. R. S. Schreiber, Delaware Section, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he cannot answer his kind invitation. Does not plan on coming east for several months. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] Letter form LP to Dr. Maurice Huggins, Eastman Kodak Company. RE: Informs him that he will not be able to give a lecture this academic year. Will let him know when he is in the area. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Pleased with his letter. Will not be able to sponsor an applicant this year. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] Letter from Katheryn C. Confly, Secretary to Mr. Brockett, National Academy of Sciences to LP. RE: Informs him that Gertner has passed away. Asks him to destroy the two envelopes addressed to him. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2] October 6 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Warren C. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Details his travel plans for the trip to Pasadena, noting he will arrive on the 22 nd and leave on the 24 th. Notes that Gould and Drs. Swift and Niemann will all be at Edgewood tomorrow. [Letter from LP to Johnson 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)] Writes cheque to "Troy laundry. Aug and Sept" $14.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from H. I. Schlesinger, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the previous letter about Harry Lotzkar, but states he is unsure of what type of research men he is looking for at this time. [Letter from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger 1942-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.7] Letter from Edward L Moreland, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Acknowledges the receipt of two letters. Informs him that the questions asked in the second letter will be answered in the Advisory Counsel of OSRD which will meet this Friday. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2] Rough draft of monthly report on NDRC-12. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Charles L. Parsons, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he would be honored if he was President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] October 7 Back to Top Letter from Dr. L.H. Farinholt, National Defense Research Committee, to LP RE: Thanks him for the list of expenditures and add that the reimbursement will be forthcoming. Notes that Lotzkar may be able to find work at Bruceton or with Bright Wilson. [Letters from LP to Farinholt 1942-09-26, from Farinholt to LP 1942-10-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Requests directions for the page proofs and foul galleys. Notes that he has returned sets of page proofs with corrections and index information. In a post script notes that the original copies have finally arrived. Suggests that Gilman may consider use of air mail or first class. [Letters from Gilman to LP 1942-10-05, 1942-10-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)] Letter from LP to Tire Rationing Board RE: States the Charlotte Green is working on confidential war research problems at Cal Tech for the National Defense Research Committee. [Letter from LP to Park L. Turrill 1942-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7] Writes cheque to "Coleman Chamber Concert - 2tickets" $11.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Hyalmar Johnson. Shoes for Linda" $5.10 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Sportland. Hockey sticks, etc" $6.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from LP to Mrs. Bror Clark RE: States he has not been able to find a suitable opening for her but will keep her in mind. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7] Monthly report for contract symbol no. 1865, Official Investigator, LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from LP to Professor G. R. Harrison, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RE: Asks to be sent a sample oximeter for study in connection with his investigation. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending airmail from LP to Harrison. [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: Informs him that he will be able to attend the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. Has been looing forward to returning to Corvallis. Hopes the meeting will not be postponed. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] October 8 Back to Top Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk" $23.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from LP to Michael Heidelburger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia Univeristy. RE: Thanks him for sending the sample of type 1 substance. [Letter from Heidelburger to LP 1942-10-02] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: States he has no suggestions for an experimental man to help Hoard. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP 1942-10-02, 1942-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Requests suggestions regarding possible new methods of dispersing chemical agents for offensive purposes. Asks him to give it his earnest consideration. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett. RE: Gives informal authorization for LP to proceed on his contract work for NDRC. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] October 9 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Suggests LP keep the extra page proof and foul galleys in case Wileys need them. Expresses astonishment at the length of time it took the original proofs to reach LP. [Letter from LP to Gilman 1942-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)] Letter from Chia-Si Lu to LP RE: Informs LP that his lecture on Immunochemistry is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 th at 2:30 pm in Room 153, Arms Geological Laboratory. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1942s.2] Letter from James B. Conant, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on the report of the Ad Hoc Committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants), Box # 13.005 File 5.2] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for airmail from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for airmail from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Handwritten letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett. RE: Informs him that he has made final arrangements for another OSRD contract. Gives details of it. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] October 10 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Thanks LP and Schomaker for their comments on the manuscript. Notes that he had planned on rewriting it before publication. Also thanks him for fifty reprints on propargyl halides. [Letter from LP to Gordy 1942-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments and suggestions by Dr. J. Norton Wilson and himself on the manuscript entitled "A Critical Study of Dielectric Polarization Concentration Curves" by Halverstadt and Kumler. Recommends it for publication after completion of the requested revisions. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1942-08-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Writes cheque to "Leon Ettiger. Due Shil on our Tickets" $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Dr. L. White. 2 sacks oranges" $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to "Mira Loma Mut. Water Co. Oct 1 Bill" $5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from LP to Registrar RE: States that he does not believe that the term's work was begun at too rapid a pace and provides support with assignments for chemistry class. [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 J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: States that Sokoloff will not work for him because of Sokoloff's recent induction into the army. Asks if LP has anyone else to suggest for the position, and to have Sokoloff contact him if he is not admitted into the army. [Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood 1942-10-08, and letter from LP to Commanding Officer 1942-10-14] [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] October 12 Back to Top Receipt for airmail from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Rough draft of monthly progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [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 airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] 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 R. S. Schreiber, Program Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Sorry to learn of his illness, and hopes he is well again. Hopes to find a date in the future for LP to give a lecture. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942), Box # 14.002 File 2.5] October 13 Back to Top Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the manuscript entitled "The Structural Effects of Unsaturation and Hyperconjunction, etc." by Hurdis and Smyth. Includes suggested revisions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review two manuscripts by Dr. Rundle. Encloses the comments of Drs. West and Edsall, who have already reviewed the papers. (Note under text: "Ed: Would you be good enough to look this over for me? LP") [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-11-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments on Michaelis' measurements with ferric hydroxide. Discusses further results and asks if LP feels it alright to omit low temperature measurements from the investigation as they currently have no access to the proper equipment. [Letters from LP to Michaelis 1942-09-28, 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)] Letter from ML Drake, Office of the Registrar to LP RE: Requests notification if GT Felbeck has completed the work for Ch221b yet, as he was given an incomplete. [Letter from LP to Miss ML Drake, Registrar's Office] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9] 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 R. C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, Chicago Section, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been nominated for the Willard Gibbs Medal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] October 14 Back to Top Letter from Don DeVault to LP RE: Informs LP that Ralph DeVault, his father, would like to work as a mechanic in the Chemistry department or elsewhere at Cal Tech. Goes on to outline his work history, including experience in photography. [Letter from LP to DeVault 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from J. P Youtz, to LP. RE: Informs LP of the secrecy clause, and what needs to be done in relation to it. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from J. P .Youtz, to LP. RE: Informs him that any device which is delivered on a Government order is royalty free. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Attaches a letter of instruction from the Washington office indicating the standard procedure. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Commanding Officer, reception Center, Fort MacArthur, RE: Discusses the nature of Vadim M. Sokoloff, both personally and academically, and encloses the correspondence between himself and John G. Kirkwood. Believes that Sokoloff would be of more use to the war effort in a scientific position rather than a combat position. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP 1942-10-10, 1942-10-28] [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] October 15 Back to Top Note from Prof. F. H. Lee, Department of Chemistry, University of Nanking, China, to LP RE: Sends their papers on the properties of ions in solution for comment by LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from D. R. Hooker, Managing Editor, Physiological Reviews to LP. RE: Requests that LP respond in relation to the paper LP promised to write for the Physiological Reviews. Publication date has passed. [Letter from LP to Dr. D. R. Hooker 1942-11-03] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the Council and Section Chairman. RE: Informs them that the proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws come up for final consideration at the Autumn Meeting. Informs them of the purpose of the amendments. Hopes many members will attend the Meeting to vote. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2] October 16 Back to Top Letter from LP to Miss ML Drake, Registrar's Office RE: Requests removal of incomplete for GG Felbeck in Ch 221b. He is to be given and grade of "P"[Letter from ML Drake, Office of the Registrar to LP 1942-10-13] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9] Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr for September 21 to October 16, 1942at Flintridge Preparatory School. English IV A Chemistry A- Algebra, Adv B- Geometry, Solid B+ Mech. Draw B Physical Ed. B Teacher comments: "Linus' grades speak for themselves. We are quite satisfied with them but hope the math improves this coming month. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1] Telegram from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Tells LP to offer the job to Patterson if he is careful and tells him to offer $2000 to $2500 at his discretion. (Note in pencil on side: "HJL says he is careful + reliable. $2400" and note on back in pencil is reply telegram) [Letter from LP to Cole 1942-10-05, letter from Wilson to LP 1942-10-17, telegram from LP to B. Wilson 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] Letter from George R. Harrison, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that he should expect an oximeter in December. Informs him that Dr. Pfund of John Hopkins has practically completed development of a carbon monoxide measuring device. 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] October 17 Back to Top Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Explains that he sent a telegram last night saying how they wish to hire Patterson if LP believes him suitable, explains his duties, describes the possible danger, says he is not sure what a fair salary would be, and asks LP to negotiate with Patterson. Ads that he would like information on someone named Williams who knows how to deposit quartz film. [Telegram from Wilson Jr. to LP 1942-10-16, telegram from LP to Wilson 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] October 19 Back to Top Letter from LP to Don DeVault RE: Responds that he will look into who could use a man of DeVault's father's qualifications in conjunction with the war work currently being carried out. [Letters from Devault to LP 1942-10-14, from LP to Devault, Ralph 1942-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Comments on Michaelis further observations on ferric compounds, suggesting that measurements at more than one temperature may be necessary. [Letters from Michaelis to LP 1942-10-13, 1942-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)] Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP is still looking for someone to appoint as additional senior investigator (as originally outlined in his Rockefeller grant application). As he believes it highly unlikely to find anyone in the near future, he is notifying the Foundation of this change in the research proposal.[Hanson's reply 1942-10-23] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture RE: Says that they have been carrying on war research under contract with the NDRC, wants to know if one of their men could come help him, says he has a job that Dr. Stitt in particular could do well, reassures that he would only need him temporarily. [Letter from LP to Kunsman 1942-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5] Letter from Edwin R. Embree, President, Julius Rosenwald Fund, to LP RE: Encloses a statement of the 1943 fellowship programs and provides details necessary for application. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.7] Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, lecture quiz, recitation, laboratory and suggested business. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Telegram from LP to Professor E. Bright Wilson, Harvard University RE: Says Patterson accepts the job at $2400 and will report to Cole November 9 th. [Telegram from B. Wilson to LP Memorandum from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Informs him that all unexpended supplies and equipment from earlier contracts are now being used by current contracts. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP, to Durand Churchill, Jr., Division B, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Wrote in regard to obtaining a priority on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Chemistry 1a. Experiment 4: The Chemistry of Halogens. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.4] Chemistry 1a. Experiment 5: The Chemistry of Manganese. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.4] Chemistry 1a. Experiment 6: The Chemistry of Nitrogen. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.4] October 20 Back to Top Letter from LP to Ralph DeVault RE: Informs him that while the Chemistry department has no need for a mechanic, he suggests that LP send an application to the men in charge of the national defense project at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Devault, Don 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from LP to F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, Oregon State University, RE: Informs him of Cal Tech's need for several researchers in connection with war projects. Describes the positions, including a senior investigator in immunochemistry. Requests Gilfillan recommend suitable candidates. [Letters from Gilfillan to LP 1942-10-30, from Gilbert to LP 1942-11-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)] Letter from Emil Ott, Director of Research, Hercules Powder Company to LP RE: Informs that Hercules cannot send a representative to the West Coast this year, but are interested in hiring a number of Ph.D.'s and would like recommendations and applications. [Letter from LP to Ott 1942-10-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Arthur F. Scott, Acting President, Dept. of Chemistry, Reed College, to LP RE: Explains that a number of senior chemistry students will be graduating in January and asks if they could do any graduate work at Cal Tech in the spring. Lists and recommends a number of candidates. [Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott 1942-10-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.4] Letter from LP to Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Says that he spoke to Patterson immediately with the offer of $2400 which was accepted, explains that he sent the telegram before knowing Patterson's duties and so discussed them with Patterson, reports that Patterson agreed and gives Lucas' recommendation of Patterson as a careful man. Gives the details of the work of Dr. Williams, and says that his work on using lucite to give plastic a protective coating is much like theirs in their own lab. [Telegram from LP to Wilson 1942-10-19, letter from Wilson to LP 1942-10-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs LP that he should produce a meter and send it to the Bureau of Aeronautics for inspection and testing. Gives some details of the instrument. [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 LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Shall be pleased to serve as a member of the Committee of Selection. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] October 21 Back to Top Letter from LP to Professor RW Sorensen, CIT RE: Requests Mr. Reed Anderson be excused from physical education for the remainder of the year as he is taking forty hours of class work and is working forty-eight hours a week on war defense job under Professor Sage. [Letter from RW Sorensen to LP 1942-11-16] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9] Monthly report on contract no. 1746 by J. Norton Wilson. ‘Photometric Determination of Carboxyhemoglobin.' Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] October 22 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Joel Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends a belated acknowledgment of LP and Schomaker's help with the hydrogen fluoride paper. Notes in a post-script that he is sending the corrected requested figures for Schomaker. [Letter from LP to Hildebrand 1942-06-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)] Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture RE: Explains that Dr. Stitt surprised him in his office that morning, relates the story of asking for him from Kunsman, notes that he was interested in their war work, but also very interested in his work with the Western Regional Research Laboratory, asks to know his answer soon. [Letter from Kunsman to LP 1942-10-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5] Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Enclosed a copy of requirements for the operations of the instrument on board airplanes. [Letter from Lonnquest to Prentiss 1941-09-22] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Major Grant E. Beverly, The Engineer Board, Barrage Balloon Section, to R. C. Wilcox, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Requests a more complete description of the instrument. [Letter from LP to Beverly 1942-11-04] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] 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. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report 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 Galcit Report No. 12, 5, 11, 3. from LP to E. Robischon. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] October 23 Back to Top Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, the Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging LP's letter of 1942-10-19. He agrees it is likely that grant expenditures will be less than the allotted amount and states that the unexpended balances will appear in the accounting at the end of the period of the grant. [Letter from LP 1942-10-19] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Has received a copy of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee. Has obtained approval to undertake various investigations suggested by 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, 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] October 24 Back to Top Letter from Dr. L.H. Farinholt, National Defense Research Committee, to LP RE: Sends the check for LP's travel reimbursement from Carnegie Tech to Pasadena. Notes that Holmes has not yet sent in his expense statement. [Letters from Farinholt to LP 1942-10-07, from LP to Farinholt 1942-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Dr. C.H. Kunsman, Chief of Physicochemical and Analytical Division, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Replies that he can not recommend Dr. Stitt's release, as Stitt's responsibilities have increased greatly and he has received two other similar offers since joining their staff, and his position has been sent to the War Manpower Board for further consideration of priority service. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5] October 26 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott, Acting President, Reed College, RE: States that there is a strong possibility that a couple graduates could work as assistants and get full tuition and boarding. Suggests that two particular students apply immediately. [Letters from Arthur F. Scott to LP 1942-10-20, from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott 1942-11-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 339.4] Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, general. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Thanks him for getting Patterson for them, gives description of Patterson's job, explains how having two men means they can give them another project to do such as mixing the TNT, and tells where Patterson should go when he arrives as well as other useful information. [Letter from LP to Wilson Jr. 1942-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] Letter from Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Writes about his exceptional student Martin Ettlinger, describes him as a seventeen-year-old in line for his master's degree in chemistry, says he is most interested in organic chemistry, describes him physically as well as his background, and says he is interested in doing war work. Says that Ettlinger has a prospect at Harvard but asked him to write to LP on his behalf. (Note on back in pencil: "Dr. Nelson - LA Co, epidemiologist has a supply of lymphocyte coriomeningitis virus - antibody could be tested in mice.") [Letter from LP to Williams 1942-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6] Letter from LP to Dr. Beckman. RE: Informs him that Dr. John F. Fulton of Yale is a Member of the Committee on Aviation Medicine of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, so it is all right to send him information. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3] Letter from LP to Selective Service System. RE: Informs him of his recent work, in vague terms. Recommends that the classification of Mr. Mozitt be Class II-A for the coming six months. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] 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] Pamphlet from the Autumn Meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2] October 27 Back to Top Letter from LP to W. Cox, General Electric X-ray Company, RE: Thanks the company for the gift of an x-ray transformer to Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from LP to Dr. Emil Ott, Director of Research, Hercules Powder Company RE: Informs that application blanks and booklets have been received and distributed to students, but that there are no doctoral students this year who are not already employed in war work. [Letter from Ott to LP 1942-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Nettie Miller Spaulding, sister, to AHP RE: Informs AHP of recent news and requests AHP take their mother in for the winter so she will not have to stay with Ruth and Clay. [Filed under AHP's Parents: George Richard Miller and Elnora Ellen Gard Miller-Genealogy, Biographical Information, and Correspondence: Box # 3.023, Folder 23.7] Letter from LP to Dr. George R. Harrison, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RE: Thanks him for earmarking an oximeter for him. Would like to read the reports on Dr. Pfund's instrument. [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] October 28 Back to Top Letter from C.L. Wyman, Chairman of the Rationing Committee to LP RE: Explains that gasoline rationing goes into effect November 22, 1942 and application is on the 9,10, and 11, explains the levels of books from A to C as well as the criteria for who qualifies for what book, and adds that a committee has been appointed to assist in securing "B" and "C" books for those who must travel to and from the Institute and for the War Projects sponsored by it. Asks that each head of each Division/Department submit a list of those who need "B" and "C" books in his division, with concise reasons for each case. (On other side list of names and addresses with letters for ration books and reasons written, also included typed list version of individuals needing "B" or "C" books from LP) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10] Letter from LP to Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Thanks him for writing about Ettlinger, says they have been interested since he applied for a fellowship there last year and then withdrew it for another year at Texas, describes the war work projects they have in general and the salary of their graduate students on war work, and says that they have not been giving the graduate students graduate credit for their war work. [Letters from Williams 1940-10-26, 1940-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6] Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP. RE: Informs her that the matter of the priority rating will be taken up with the Priorities Division. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter form R. C. Wilcox, Technical Aide, Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that there is no interest in measuring the oxygen in the blimps. Enclosed a copy of the letter from the Barrage Balloon Section of the Engineering Corps. Informs him that the conditions in which an instrument will be used will be sent to LP form Major Beverly. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Davis R. Dewey, II, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Submits a report on the NDRC oxygen unit. [memorandum from Prentiss to LP 1942-11-12] Letter from John G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Believes his efforts to get Sokoloff released from the Army are hopeless. States Dr. Oswald Veblen is able to get technically qualified men transferred to his project, and suggest Sokoloff try to do that since he would be more useful in a laboratory than as a soldier. [Letter from LP to Commanding Officer 1942-10-14, and letter from LP to Dr. John G. Kirkwood 1942-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] Letter from Chester Stephens, Chemistry Instructor, Phineas Banning High School, to the Head of the Chemistry Dept., CalTech, RE: Requests three copies of the textbook and lab manual for Freshman Chemistry. Handwritten, illegible note in the bottom margin. [Letter from Judith Rooke to Mr. Chester Stephens 1942-11-05] [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. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Has decided not to attend the meeting in San Francisco next Friday. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] October 29 Back to Top Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends copies of communications regarding the manuscript "Resonance and the Dissociation of Hexaarylethanes" by Paul D. Bartlett. Notes that Dr. Eyring has recommended the paper for publication. Asks LP's opinion. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Writes cheque to "Anne Churchill. 55 S Madison. Uniforms for Linda" $19.93 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to John Oster, Mfg. Company. RE: Requests information which is available on small motors. Would also like specifications on certain motors. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from J. F. Fulton, Yale University, to LP. RE: Should like to obtain the oxygen meters, and is writing Beckman to do so. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3] October 30 Back to Top Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Responds that he will begin searching for candidates for the positions at Cal Tech, but mentions that he is not optimistic for finding them at OSC, as their department has been drained by the Army research programs. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan 1942-10-30, from Gilfillan to LP 1942-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)] Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College; to R.H. Dearborn, Dean, School of Engineering, Oregon State College; cc: LP, RE: Informs him that LP at Cal Tech is looking for an instrument designer and draftsman to work on war research. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan 1942-10-20, from Gilfillan to LP 1942-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)] Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College; to Prof. G.V. Copson, Bacteriology Department, Oregon State College; cc: LP, RE: Requests he recommend any candidates he can think of for a position in immunology or bacteriology that LP at Cal Tech is trying to fill. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan 1942-10-20, from Gilfillan to LP 1942-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)] Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends reprints on the penta-aquo complex. Letter from A. J. Carlson to LP. RE: Explains why the enclosed letter did not reach him. Asks that LP write Dr. Hooker at once. Hopes LP's paper is ready. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from J. P. Youtz, to Captain Lavender, Special Assistant to Dr. Bush, office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Asks for comments on the procedure outlined in the letter. Enclosed a copy of the agreement between LP, Sturdivant, Wood, and CIRF. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that Contract OEMsr-584 has been established with priority. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Note from Geraldine Cogin to LP RE: States she would like to learn at CIT under his guidance and requests information regarding women are admitted. [Letter from LP to Geraldine Cogin 1942-10-31] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7] Memo from Robert D. Gray to LP RE: Attaches the letter that he mentioned to LP, and asks LP to write a reply to Mr. Whirry. Asks for all the correspondence to be forwarded on to Mr. Dillon Stevens. [Letter from LP to Mr. Dillon Stevens 1942-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12] October 31 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. L.H. Farinholt RE: Returns the check, as the amount is too large. Notes that he and Sturdivant were reimbursed with cash for the round-trip tickets to Pittsburgh. Notes that he has reminded Holmes to send his expense statement. [Letters from Farinholt to LP 1942-10-24, 1942-11-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)] Letter from Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt reply regarding Martin Ettlinger, asks questions from Ettlinger's father, and wonders if they could take Ettlinger on in June as he wishes to remain at Texas over the next year. [Letters from LP to Williams 1940-10-26, 1940-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6] Letter from LP to Miss Geraldine Cogin RE: States women are not admitted to the graduate school at CIT. [Letter from Geraldine Cogin to LP 1942-10-30] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7] Letter from LP to Mr. Dillon Stevens, The Plomb Tool Co., RE: Discusses an experiment involving reactions of hydrogen atoms to form helium, what conditions are necessary for this experiment, and why it is currently impossible. [Memo from Robert D. Gray to LP 1942-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]

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