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- Report on analysis of Rossite. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from Dr. Henry Bull to LP RE: Informs him that he is preparing his lectures on proteins for his visit to Cal Tech during
Spring quarter 1943. Requests information on housing in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Bull 1942-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from Don M. Yost, Chairman, Section B-6, NDRC, to LP RE: Informs LP that he will arrive in Pasadena on December 10
th. Mentions he has written Roscoe concerning Don Martin and Charles Wagner. Suggests that Sam Naiditch be encouraged to join
the Navy, and that they will need to fill his position as the operator of the radon plant. Suggests that Margeret Yost be
considered if no other candidates can be found. (Notes in margins RE: editing directions for subsequent letter) [Letter from
Yost to Emery, cc: LP, 1943-02-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
- Letter from Ing. Ricardo Monges López, Director, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, to LP RE: Thanks
him for his letter informing them that Prof. Zechmeister will not be able to accept the invitation to teach in their faculty
this winter. Sends greetings to Dr. Millikan. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: 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 7.2]
- Letter from Dr. Venancio Deulofeu to LP RE: Informs him that he sent a copy of his cook on Biological Chemistry some time
ago. Hopes that it will be of use despite being in Spanish and outside LP's field. Thanks LP, AHP and the staff in Pasadena
for their kindness during his visit. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from W. Bradford Wiley, Manager of the Educational Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Informs that the new
edition of Organic Chemistry - An Advanced Treatise by Dr. Henry Gilman is nearing completion, and at that time they will
send the two complimentary volumes to which he is entitled. Asks that he acknowledge receiving the books for their records.
[Letter from LP to Wiley 1943-02-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
- Freshman Chemistry Lecture 18 given by Noyes [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Leland H. Pence, Department of Chemistry, Reed College. RE: Glad to learn of Pence's work. Accepts Pence's
offer to come work with him while on vacation. Gives details of the job. [Letter from Pence to LP 1942-11-26, Letter from Pence to LP 1942-12-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Receipt for transmitting classified report No. 1 from S. S. Prentiss, to LP. [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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Is disappointed in Miss Rukeyser's book.
Explains the phase rule. Explains why the book is wrong. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation,
1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Writes cheque to "Pop. Sci. Subscr. for Peter. 15 mo" $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter of Withholding of Tax Notice to Employees from CIT, Office of the Comptroller. RE: Explains the Victory Tax provisions
of the Revenue Act of 1942. Includes Table of Optional Withholding by wage Brackets.[Filed under LP Biographical: Business
& Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
- Letter from LP to Registrar RE: States that the report submitted by Mr. William Shand satisfies requirement for admission
to candidacy for Phd in Chemistry. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 19: My molecular weight experiment including Trials with ether and ethyl acetate. [Filed under
RNB 19R, pp14-15]
- 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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Bull RE: Expresses his satisfaction at Bull's coming visit and lectures topic. Goes on to inform
him of housing options in Pasadena. [Letter from Bull to LP 1942-12-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from William M. Hume, to LP, cc: William N. Lacey, Dr. William Munro RE: Continues an earlier telephone conversation
concerning the Fellowship which Hume has agreed to fund at Cal Tech for the express purpose of studying the dehydration of
vegetables. Notes he will donate $10,000 for the first two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. Adds that
he would like no publicity associated with this fellowship. [Letter from LP to Hume 1942-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Research Notebook Entry: Molecular Weight Trials continued, with methanol and ethanol. [Filed under RNB 19R, pp 16-17]
- Freshman Chemistry Lecture 19 given by LP - more on gas laws - mainly working problems on Avogadro's law + 15 minute quiz.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- 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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. AJ Haagen-Smit RE: States that Mr. William Hume is presenting $5000 to CIT for work done under Haagen-Smit
about the dehydration of vegetables. [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 Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Shall work at understanding the phase rule.
Encloses the review by Professor Northrop of Yale. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945)
Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Article from the Saturday Review of Literatue, "A Poet Discovers the Mathematical Physicist," by F. S. C. Northrop. [Filed
under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- Letter from Dr. Leland H. Pence, Department of Chemistry, Reed College, to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his letter. Accepts the appointment
offered. [Letter from LP to Pence 1942-12-02] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Informs him that Henry Moe forwarded him LP's letter of December 3 rd, and that he will make inquiries in Washington for a stenographer placement for Miss Rooke. States that there is currently
a great shortage and that she sounds admirably prepared for the O.S.R.D. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte,
Frank, 1940-1956)]
- Letter from Professor J. B. Peterson, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State College to LP RE: thanks LP for reprints on the structure
of clays. Mentions how he has heard of LP, including that LP was a member of Gamma Tau Beta. [Letter from LP to Peterson 1942-12-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "Jane Ambersh Jellies from Oregon" $6.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Berry Hill Farms. Jellies, or gifts" $7.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Ch 1a Freshmen Chemistry Notice for Instructors about assignment, lecture quiz, recitation, laboratory, experiment sheet correction,
and business for next week. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- Document containing Information for Persons Affected by Secrecy Orders under Public, No. 700, 76 th Congress. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- 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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Votes in favor of granting a fellowship
for five months to Dr. Glenn T. Trewartha. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945)
Box # 14.013 File 13.17]
- 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 7.2]
- Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, to The Chairman, Dept of Chemistry, Cal
Tech, RE: States that government program research is expanding at Princeton and they need as many qualified graduates with
a B.S. in chemistry as Cal Tech may have available. Describes the work these men might do and how they should apply. [Letter
from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor12-15-42] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
- Freshman Chemistry Lecture 20, given by Noyes on Solutions - general survey of Chapter VI + Demonstration of partition. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- 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 7.2]
- Letter from Dr. J. Norton Wilson to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Comments on and recommends for publication the manuscript
by Paul J. Flory entitled "Molecular Weights and Intrinsic Viscosities of Polyisobutylenes." [Letter from LP to Lamb 1942-12-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Research Notebook Entry: Continued molecular weight experiments with ethanol [Filed under RNB 19R, pg 17]
- Freshman Chemistry Lecture 21 given by LP: Concept of equilibriums emphasized, liquid-vapor, crystal-vapor. [Filed under LP
Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- Memorandum from A. Townsend, to LP. RE: Expenditures for NDRC Chem 11. Handwritten notes at bottom. [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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. R:E Has formed a good opinion of the book except
for the part on the phase rule. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013
File 13.17]
- Letter from S. C. Lind, Dean, University of Minnesota, to LP. RE: Has returned his vote on nominees for the Chemistry Division.
Asks why Kolthoff's name isn't on the list. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018
File 18.2]
- Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Encloses the report by Dr. J. Norton Wilson on the paper by Dr. Flory.
[Letters from Lamb to LP 1942-11-27, from Wilson to Lamb 1942-12-11]
- Note from William J. Howell to LP RE: Requests LP write a note on his behalf to Capt. R. Koch of the U.S. Army Signal Corps
outlining the senior courses in physics that Howell completed at Cal Tech. Notes he is enrolled in a physics course at Northwestern
and has joined the signal corps; the letter may help him gain a commission. [Letters from LP to Koch and Howell 1942-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Note from LP to IS Bowen RE: Encloses a tentative draft of proposed regulations in regard to defense research. [Filed under
California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box
#1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Test timing of Ch 1a Final done by Linus Pauling. Started at 12:15pm, finished at 1:18pm, total time 63 minutes. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- Monthly Report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Rough draft of monthly report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 2.2]
- Monthly report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Monthly report for Contract No. OEMsr-703 by J. Norton Wilson. ‘Spectrophotmetric Detection of Carbonmonoxyhemoglobin' [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 airmail from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.1]
- Receipt for sending a confidential 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]
- 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 7.2]
- Bulletin from Lewis B. Hershey, Director, Selective Service System. RE: Scientific and Specialized Personnel. Lists critical
occupations. Letter from Charles L. Parsons on back. RE: Outlines procedures for securing the deferment of chemists and chemical
engineers. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Thanks him for his help in finding a job for Miss Rooke, and informs him that she will
apply to the OSRD job when she goes East. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP 1942-12-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
- Letter from LP to George Bailey RE: Thanks him for his letter and informs him that Miss Rooke will probably be coming to Washington.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Returns the corrected manuscript for
publication in Landsteiner's book. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP 1942-11-23, 1942-12-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Letter from LP to Professor J. B. Peterson, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State College RE: Thanks Peterson for his letter
and states that he hopes he will visit some time in Pasadena. [Letter from Peterson to LP 1942-12-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, RE: States that they have no one graduating
in the middle of the year, but may have a couple suitable candidates graduating in June. [Letter from Hugh S. Taylor to The
Chairman, Dept of Chemistry, Cal Tech, 1942-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
- Writes cheque to "Troy Laundry" $17.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "Collector of Internal Rev. Linus 81.02 AVP 87.01" $162.03 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072,
folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Cal. Edison Co. Electricity" $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $5.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Final Examination 8 - 11 AM [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder
13.3]
- 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 E. P. Stevenson. [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]
- Letter from W. F. Stoody, President, Stoody Co., to LP RE: Discusses a new process they are using to make buckets for the
Moss Turbo-supercharger. States they need to put a Chemical Laboratory in their plant to do chemical analysis, and asks for
help finding a competent man. Encloses a telegram from W. L. Merrill to Mr. W. F. Stoody suggesting Stoody ask LP for help
setting up and staffing their laboratory. [Letter from LP to Mr. W. F. Stoody 1942-12-18] [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 7.2]
- Letter from D.W. Adams, Personnel Director, Filtrol Corporation, to LP RE: Informs him that they are looking for three chemists
to work at their labs in LA. Details job requirements and encloses copies of the letter for disbursement. [Letter from LP
to Adams 1942-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. E. C. Gilbert, School of Science, Oregon State College, RE: Thanks him for his letter and reports
that their need for personnel is not as great now. Adds that Dr. J. B. Koepfli from Cal Tech is the West Coast representative
of the Section on Chemistry for the National Research Council, and will be directing the distribution of synthetic organic
chemistry projects to universities and labs on the Pacific Coast. [Letter from Gilbert to LP 1942-11-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Telegram [date mentioned in LP response] from Dr. William D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP
RE: Informs him that he needs graduate students in experimental physical chemistry for an urgent war project. [Letter from
LP to Harkins 1942-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harkins, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Regrets he has no one to recommend
for the positions mentioned in the telegram. Suggests he search for candidates among qualified government workers, who have
been exempted from the draft. [Telegram from Harkins to LP 1942-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Harkins, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Samuel Levine, Department of Colloid Sciences, Cambridge University, RE: Apologizes for the extended
delay in response due to LP's illness and the misplacement of the letter. Regrets that they have few openings available at
Cal Tech at this time and are doing little pure science research and thus would be unable to find a position for Levine. [Letter
from LP to LP 1942-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Writes cheque to "12/1/2 doz handkerchiefs for Milton" $12.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edward Cohn, Harvard Medical School. RE: Informs him that human globulin behaves essentially like bovine
globulin. Asks if it is possible to be supplied with 2 kg of human globulin. [Filed under LP Science Box 3.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. F. Kincaid. RE: Encloses two copies of a report by Mr. McCasland on carbon and hydrogen determination
on samples of Rossite. [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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Dean S. C. Lind, University of Minnesota. RE: Informs him that it is too late to nominate Kolrhoff for the
Academy. Sends blank formal ballot so he can nominate him.Will add the name to next year's list. [Filed under LP Science:
(National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
- Research Notebook Entry: continued molecular weight trials with ethanol and summary of results [Filed under RNB 19R, pg 18-19]
- Memo from the Office for Emergency Management, Office of Scientific Research and Development to Continued Occupational Deferment
of Essential Personnel Employed on OSRD (NDRC) Contracts RE: Outlines new regulations in the policy regarding occupational
deferments. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling:
Box #1.018, Folder 18.5]
- Receipt for sending airmail from LP to Kincaid. [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 7.2]
- Letter from R. C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to LP. RE: Has received all other ballots and would
appreciate if he would return his ballot as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials
re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk, etc" $14.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
- Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr ending December 18, 1942 at Flintridge Preparatory School.
- English IV B
- Chemistry B+
- Algebra, Adv A-
- Geometry, Plane B
- Mech. Draw B
- Teacher comments: "Linus' work continues to be quite satisfactory". [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family
Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1]
- Ch 1a Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (three hours) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
- Letter from LP to Mr. W. F. Stoody, President, Stoody Co., RE: States he is glad to help with the alloy analyses, although
they do not have many chemists available right now. Inquires about the methods used. Asks to speak to Mr. Sharp, and gives
details on the best meeting place and time. [Letter from W. F. Stoody to LP 1942-12-15] [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 7.2]
- Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to Dr. Charles L. Parsons. RE: Presents Dr. Pitzer as a candidate
for the American Chemical Society Award in Pure Chemistry. Reviews his history.
- Letter from LP to D.W. Adams, Personnel Director, Filtrol Corporation, RE: Regrets that he does not know of any suitable candidates
for the positions at this time. [Letter from Adams to LP 1942-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Capt. R. J. Koch, U.S. Army Signal Corps, RE: Describes William J. Howell's course work while a graduate
student at Cal Tech, stating that his education level is that of someone with a Master of Science in Physics. [Note from Howell
to LP 1942-12-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from LP to William J. Howell RE: Notes he has written Capt. Koch as requested and encloses a copy of that letter. Also
send the enclosed war bonds stemming from Howell's role as Mr. Patterson Fourier, and notes that the Britannica Junior is
at the Pauling home for whenever Howell comes to pick it up. (Note: registered mail slip attached to letter) [Notes from Howell
to LP 1942-12-13, from Howell to Rooke 1942-12-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Commissioner of Patents, Patent Office. RE: Is writing for approval of continued disclosures to the National
Defense Committee and the persons specified by officers of this Committee. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard Medical School, to LP. RE: Informs him that they cannot supply him with 2kg at once. Asks
if 500g would suffice for a time. Requests to told what LP would like. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from Eduardo Cruz Coke to LP. RE: Sorry to hear that LP will not be able to attend the Chemical Meetings. Has postponed
Congress, and replaced it with Meetings of a more intimate nature. Thanks LP for his letter and for sending reprints of his
articles. [Letter from LP to Coke 1943-01-12] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Memorandum from Dr. C. S. Marvel, to Official Investigators and Subsection Chairman. RE: Reorganization of Division B, NDRC.
[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 7.2]
- Writes cheque to "First Fed. Dec 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. Dec 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to " $22.00 for Fire Ins. Hartford HF 925918. 3 years from Nov. 21, 1942 $10 for Sewarts" $32.00 [LP Biographical:
Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from Francis A. Smith, Chemist, US Department of Commerce, to LP. RE: Inquires of the reaction of the instrument to
certain tests. [Letter from Wood to Smith 1942-12-28] [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 7.2]
- Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co" $2.93 [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 7.2]
- Letter from Dr. M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: states that he is enclosing a report
on an attempt to find the structure of Ni3Bi2S2 which is a mineral found in the Sudbury nickel ore. Requests any suggestions
or comments. (Notes in red pencil all over page on structures, Not in black pen, upper right: Ed: What do you think of this?
L.P., Notes in red pencil also all over back of page)[Note from Hughes to LP 1943-01-09] [Letter from Peacock to LP 1943-05-17] [Letter from LP to Peacock 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Writes cheque to " Berry & Grassmede" $17.50 [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 7.2]
- Christmas Card from Grace and Fred Fairbrother to LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
- Note from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Sends the note of 1942-09-04 from Mellor. Regrets he will be unable to visit Cal Tech before returning to Sydney. Discusses his work consulting for the
Australian Army. Discusses LP's work on resonance and antibody formation. [Note from Mellor to LP 1942-09-04, letter from LP to Mellor 1942-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Francis A. Smith, National Bureau of Standards. RE: Answers question form letter of 1942-12-22. Gives advice on the best conditions for the instrument. [Letter from Francis to LP 1942-12-22] [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 7.2]
- Letter form LP to Dr. D. R. Hooker, Physiological Reviews, RE: Reports that his completion of the manuscript has been delayed
by NDRC work. Asks if an early January completion date would be acceptable, or if he should focus solely on the paper. [Letter
from Hooker to LP 1942-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from LP to William M. Hume RE: Thanks Hume for the Fellowship he is providing to Cal Tech for the study of the dehydration
of vegetables. Notes that the research will be carried out under the direction of Prof. A.J. Haagen-Smit, an internationally
renowned plant chemist. [Letter from Hume to LP 1942-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, RE: States he received the letter of introduction
for Dr. Adrien Albert who was unable to visit Cal Tech. Mentions that Albert would have been interested in Buchman's work
at Cal Tech on synthetic anti-malarials. Adds that he has kept busy due to war work and freshman classes and that his nephritis
is now controlled by careful dieting. [Notes from Albert to LP 1942-12-25, from Mellor to LP 1943-07-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from A. E. Donnelly, Chief, Patent Office War Division, United States Patent Office, to LP. RE: Informs him that there
is no violation of the secrecy order by disclosing to persons having such prior knowledge. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001
File 1.2]
- Memo from Dr. Walter R. Kirner, to Dr. James B. Conant. RE: Extension in time of California Institute of Technology contract
OEMsr-703. [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 7.2]
- Telegram from Paul Brockett, National Academy of Sciences, to LP. RE: Reminds him that the report on the informal ballot must
be mailed by midnight of December 31 st to be valid. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Says the appointment of Miss Margery Wheeler is to be terminated on December 28, 1942.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- 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 7.2]
- Note from William J. Howell, Jr. to Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, RE: Requests an additional copy
of the letter LP sent to Capt. Koch on official letterhead to include in his commission application. Asks her to tell LP he
may keep the books for awhile, as Howell had forgotten about the "Information Please episode." [Letters from LP to Howell
and Koch 1942-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
- Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends further corrections for LP's
contribution to the book. Also notes that they want to add some remarks on cyanide complexes. Requests as a post-script reprints
of LP's new papers in the JACS. [Letter from LP to Landsteiner 1942-12-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Telegram from Fredrick T. Hobbs, Senior Administrative Assistant, to LP. RE: Requests that they use a different form to order
a micrtoscope. [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 7.2]
- Letter from LP to Home Secretary, National Academy of Science. RE; Encloses the biographical and bibliographical data from
Noyes, Hammett and Fuscon. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.2]
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