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< April  1943 > 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 In Chicago 19 In Pittsburgh 20 In Washington, D.C. 21 In Washington, D.C. 22 In Washington, D.C. 23 In Philadelphia 24 In Philadelphia 25 In Washington, D.C. 26 In Washington, D.C. 27 In Washington, D.C. 28 29 30   Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. April - General Back to Top Undated letter from LP to Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. RE: Thanks him for the description of the process for making nitrogen pentoxide. [Letters from LP to Caesar 1943-03-31, from Caesar to LP 1943-04-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] April 1 Back to Top Letter from LP to R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Report on immunochemistry work done with support from the Rockefeller Foundation for the past three years and proposed research plan to synthesize all work being done on immunology at C. I. T. (in both Chem. and biology departments) into a unified program. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Says he was glad to see them during their stay in Berkley and requests the monthly fifty dollars be sent along with a check for the approximate amount of his Tech check. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Letter from P. J. Sweeny, Manager, Pan American Refining Corporation, to LP. RE: Shall be happy to have Wood inspect the oxygen meter in use. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from R. C. Sylcaner, Chief Engineer, Pioneer Instrument, to LP. RE: Would be glad to see Wood on April 9th. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Contractors. RE: Funds available before July 1st, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 2 Back to Top Letter from Edwin Buchman to LP RE: Sends a report on research carried out between June 1942 to present. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #33, file:(Buchman, Edwin R., 1936-1938, 1943, 1960-1961, 1969)] Letter from R. A. Millikan to the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation RE: Sending report of all the work done at C. I. T. on immunology during the past year through grants from the Rockefeller Foundation. He also submits a proposal that requests further funding to support the consolidated research projects on immunochemistry to be undertaken by the Biology and Chemistry divisions. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] April 3 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Frank J. Malina RE: Writes about the availability of ammonium perchlorate. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin RE: Thinks it will be unnecessary for them to have any very extensive series of determinations of average molecular weights of their materials, explains that he has not included such work in their contract but hopes that they can arrange to have a small study of average molecular weights in case the preparations look good enough. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-03-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 5 Back to Top Memorandum from The Biographical Directory of American Men of Science to LP RE: Requests names of those to be added to the directory. [Notes in pencil on back by LP RE: Names those to be included.] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from Prof. Louis F. Fieser, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, to LP RE: Requests LP study a hydrocarbon they have developed which they believe to be symmetrical dibenzocyclooctatetraene. Mentions that he may stop by while he is California on NDRC business. [Letter from LP Fieser 1943-04-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fieser, Louis F.)] Chemistry 1c. Notice for Instructors concerning Recitation and Laboratory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.4] Letter from J. D. Ratcliff to LP and Dr. Campbell. RE: Is interested in their work with antibodies. Informs them that he would like to do an article on their work. Would like to come to Berkeley to talk to them. Mentions that they can see the article before it prints. [Telegram from Ratcliff to LP 1943-04-12] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Informs him the instructions that have been given for relaxation of the secrecy order are quite complete. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of his Proposal for Extension of Contract OEMsr-153. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Memo from Mrs. Elizabeth Swingle to LP RE: Discusses her arrival at the Crellin Stockroom to find the elevator door unlocked and knows of two different chemicals which have gone missing. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. Two entries. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Returning books under separate cover. Gives his opinion of them. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] April 6 Back to Top Letter from E. Melville Price, Advertising Manager, The New Yorker, to LP RE: Informs him that he has forwarded LP’s letter to W.S. Brown, the Advertising Manager of the Canada Dry Company. [Letter from LP to The New Yorker 1943-03-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Speaks about Dr. Speer, says he seems more ambitions than research ability, recommends instead a Dr. William Shive, an organic chemist whom he highly praises and tells of his current happy situation at Tulane, and writes also of a man with biochemical leaning named Dr. Derrol Pennington whom he says is close to Shive’s class. (Note attached behind letter in brown pen: “Dr. William Shive doctorate at Texas with Dr. Lochte. Strong recommendation from Roger Williams. Now at Tulane”) [Letters from LP to Williams 1943-03-31, 1943-04-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6] Letter from M. T. O’Shaughnessy, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. Requests a list of full time scientists with PhD degree or Bachelor degree with three years experience employed on research work under contract with NDRC. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 7 Back to Top Letter from A. Klipstein attn: LP RE: Forwards a portfolio of reprints of ads from the past 20 months. [Letter from LP attn: Klipstein 1943-04-14] [Letter from LP to Avera 1941-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Dr. George W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Thanks him for his interest in his proposed book on the “Theory of Resonance and Its Applications to Organic Chemistry,” encloses the tentative table of Contents and preface, says he believes LP would know better than he himself about the demand for such a book, and describes the audience the book is aimed at. (Enclosure attached) [Letter from Wiley to LP 1943-05-10, letter from LP to Wiley 1943-05-11] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 8 Back to Top Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Makes changes to the mechanism of ordering supplies and equipment due to the loss of the services of Foster Strong. Requests honor of the signature of Professor James H. Sturdivant on various accounts. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from J. H. Sturdivant to D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Lists the total expenditures and commitments through March 31st, 1943, and the amount billed through March 31st, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Summary of expenditures for Chem NDRC 1c. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Discusses his trip so far. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 9 Back to Top Letter from John A. Stevenson, President, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., to LP RE: Discusses the first air voyage, a flight in a hydrogen balloon, and sends a copy of a book detailing this voyage in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary celebration. [Letter from LP to Mr. John A. Stevenson 1943-05-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] April 10 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Myron Prinzmetal, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, to LP RE: Sends an abstract for comment that he has sent to the Office of Scientific & Research Development. (Note from LP to Dr. Campbell in top margin, crossed out: “Any comments? Please return before Friday.”) [Letter from LP to Prinzmetal 1943-04-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 11 Back to Top Manuscript: Development of Immunochemistry at CIT, Alumni Seminar, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1943s.1] April 12 Back to Top Letter from Dr. J.H. Wolfenden, British Central Scientific Office to LP RE: Thanks him for looking into the matter of children’s encyclopedias for him, believes they will choose the Britannica Junior, adds that he will be leaving on a two month visit to England soon and everyone there will be glad to have news of LP. [Letter from LP to Wolfenden 1943-03-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11] Letter from Garrett Van Pelt, Soil Conservation Lab, to LP RE: States the Dr. Robert Knapp suggested he contact LP and requests to meet with LP sometime and explain a few samples. [Letter from LP to Garrett Van Pelt 1943-04-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 427.3] Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning recitation, laboratory, and grading scheme for unknowns. [ Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Telegram from J. D. Ratcliff to LP. RE: Requests that LP wire a decision on colliers story so he can make travel reservations. [Letter from Ratcliff to LP 1943-04-08, Telegram from LP to Ratcliff 1942-04-13] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 13 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Louis F. Fieser, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, RE: Replies that they would be glad to conduct the tests on symmetrical dibenzocyclooctatetraene and its dinitro compounds. Discusses details of the project, suggesting Jürg Waser carry out the study. Adds that he will be away from Pasadena from April 16 to 30, but that Fieser can visit. [Letters from Fieser to LP 1943-04-05, 1943-04-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fiser, Louis. F.)] Letter from LP to Robert Livingston Johnson, Temple University, RE: Thanks the university for the honor of inviting him to the commencement ceremony and selecting him to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Science. Regrets he will be unable to attend the commencement due to health reasons, as his physician, Dr. Thomas Addis, has forbidden him from traveling in May. [Letters from Johnson to LP 1943-03-30, 1943-04-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1943)] Telegram from LP to J. D. Ratcliff. RE: Shall be absent Pasadena April 16-30. Available thereafter. [Telegram from Ratcliff to LP 1943-04-12 Letter from LP to Ratcliff 1943-04-14] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Pleased to hear about his trip. Gives details for LP upcoming trip. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to R. W. Stott, Esq., Rubgy School Science Laboratory, England, RE: Gives Stott to use a table from “The Nature of the Chemical Bond” in a book. [Note from R. W. Stott to LP 1943-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 14 Back to Top Letter from LP attn: A. Klipstein RE: Asks for a sample of the substance potassium sodium ferricyanide to be sent to him from the reprints of the ads. [Letter from Klipstein attn: LP 1943-04-07] [Letter from LP to Avera 1941-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)] Note from LP to himself RE: States that IBM is agreeable to Cal Tech doing two hours a for Douglas on the machines. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184, file:(International Business Machines)] Letter from LP to Garrett Van Pelt, Soil Conservation Laboratory, RE: States that Dr. Knapp did not mention the problem with bentonite to him and suggest Van Pelt contact Dr. Richard Badger. [Letter from Garrett Van Pelt to LP 1943-04-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 427.3] Letter from LP to J. D. Ratcliff. RE: Regrets that his answer was delayed. Has sent a telegram. Recommends that Ratcliff delays the article for a few months. [Telegram from LP to Ratcliff 1943-04-13] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Thanks him for his comments regarding Speer as they are exactly what he wanted, and thanks him for suggesting Dr. Shive. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-04-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.7] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 15 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Ludo Frevel, Dow Chemical Company, RE: Suggests that Frevel send the application blank, as Stosick has expressed interest in the position. [Letters form Frevel to LP 1943-03-30, 1943-04-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #121, file:(Frevel, Ludo)] Letter from LP to Dr. Myron Prinzmetal, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Replies that after having read the abstract, he feels it worthwhile that Prinzmetal “continue the studies, especially . . . the isolation of the active fraction.” [Letter from Prinzmetal to LP 1943-04-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)] The Royal Society of Chemistry, Correspondence indicating election to honorary fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry, April 15, 1943. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1943h.1] Writes cheque to “State Treas. First Iher’d inc. tax” $27.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “Linus Jr” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk. Milk, etc” $11.98 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “ Mrs. Earle M Jensen. Tickets for concert at Flintridge” $3.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “A.Z.P. Mother’s Club Dues for 1 semester” $1.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Flintridge Perp School. Peters 1943-4 Tuition” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from LP to Professor Morgan Ward RE: Sends information about the punched card machine for him to use while LP is gone. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Telegram from Dan H. Campbell, to W. S. Barton, Science and Medicine Editor. RE: Informs him that he has been misquoted and is not contemplating studies on animal blood at present. Informs him that he prefers release on artificial antibodies at a later date. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. M. T. O’Shaughnessy, Technical Aide, Nation al Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that there is at present no men with PhD degrees of Bachelor degree plus three years experience employed on work under the contract with 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] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 16 Back to Top Letter from J.L. Murphy, Vice-President, Production, Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc. To LP RE: Informs him that they have no hesitation in discussing their water-purification with him, but he will have to come to the plant, as they cannot divulge the information in a letter. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Note from Reba Paeff Mirsky to LP RE: Thanks LP for his last visit and urges him to stop by on his next trip as they are in need of his advice in matters concerning Alfred Mirsky’s position at the Institute. [Letter from LP to Mirsky 1943-05-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)] Letter from LP to George Guthrie RE: States that they do not have any defense jobs open which could compete with his Oklahoma job. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Letter from LP to Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Thanks him for his comments about Speer and his recommendation of Dr. Shive. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-04-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6] Letter from Leo P. Sherman, Div. of Natural Sciences, Grinnell College, to LP RE: Describes a current chemistry student, Donald Noyce, who would like to continue his education as a graduate student. Asks if CalTech can offer Noyce a suitable assistantship in the second semester of the coming year. [Letter from LP to Prof. Leo P. Sherman 1943-05-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 17 Back to Top Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Thanks for the Easter present. States he would love to have Pete come for a visit. Discusses his chances of joining the merchant marine and the Navy. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Letter from John W. Mehl, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Duel and him are submitting a proposal for the study of utilization of intravenous gelatin. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Requests a copy of the paper which LP is to present on Tuesday June 15th at Corvallis. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] April 18 Back to Top Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 20 Back to Top Letter from Robert L. Johnson, President, Temple University, to LP RE: Regrets that LP will be unable to attend the commencement ceremonies on May 20th due to health reasons. Invites him to visit the university at a future date. [Letter from LP to Johnson 1943-04-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co.” $3.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “T. W. Mather” $27.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $26.72 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Hjalmar Johnson. Shoes for Linda + 2.00 Repair on mine” $8.13 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $6.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co. March Tab to April 1st” $9.18 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Calif Edison Co. 10.80 + 8.40 = 19.20" $19.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co. Feb & March” $19.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from J. M Robertson, University of Glasgow, to LP RE: Informs LP that this is his new address for reprints to be sent to, and states that he is now the Chemistry Chair but he doesn’t have much time for academic work. [Letter from LP to J. M. Robertson 1943-05-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #330.7] Letter from Jay P. AuWerter, Technical Staff, Engineering Division, Army Air Forces, to D. Churchill, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that payment should be made to CIT in the near future. [Letter from Churchill to LP 1943-04-29, from LP to Churchill 1943-05-21] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Handwritten notes from Division 8 meeting, Washington. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.3] Letter from R. C. Newton, Chicago Section, to LP. RE: Requests LP and AHP’s presence at the presentation dinner for the Willard Gibbs Award. Requests to be informed if they can attend 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] April 21 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Louis F. Fieser, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, to LP RE: Sends 900 mg of the dinitro for testing. Mentions that Dr. Brockway in Michigan would be willing to run the electron difractions if necessary. Notes that he will be in LA on May 15th for tests with the Air Corps and CWS. Adds that he may need someone from LP’s group or Dr. Young, as he will be the only NDRC representative. [Letters from LP to Fieser 1943-04-13, 1943-05-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fiser, Louis. F.)] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 22 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Ludo Franck, Spectroscopy Laboratory, Dow Chemical Company, RE: Replies that LP’s letter has been forwarded to the Employment department and the application blank will be sent. [Letter from LP to Frevel 1943-04-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #121, file:(Frevel, Ludo)] Letter from Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory to LP RE: Informs that he has been asked to give a talk at a biology seminar at Stanford and has written the enclosed paper. Requests that LP read over the paper and give as harsh of criticism as may be necessary and possibly suggest a journal that may publish it. [Letter from LP to Palmer 1943-05-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)] Manuscript: Chemical Studies of the Structure of Antibodies, Chemical Society of Washington and Washington Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1943s.2] Letter from Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas to LP RE: Mentions an article in “Science” that says their Dr. Taylor has discovered a mammalian cancer virus, says they wish to study this intensively and therefore need someone who is biochemist and bacteriologist to tackle the immunological aspects, and desires someone above average. Asks LP for any suggestions. [Letter from LP to Williams 1943-05-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.7] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 23 Back to Top Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Describes his visit to the Millers’ and Helen who is out of hand. Relates the story of her lost bag which has now been found - it apparently had lost its tag. Talks about initiation for which he doesn’t think he will pay but may go through with the informal initiation. They beat initiates with paddles for two days. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Letter from H. M. Kilgore, Committee on Military Affairs, United States Senate, to LP RE: Brings to attention the Science Mobilization Bill. Explains the purpose of the Bill, and encloses a copy of it along with a summary of its main points. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] April 24 Back to Top Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 26 Back to Top Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning recitation, laboratory and exam. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from Benjamin F. Jones, Surgeon, US Public Health Service, to LP. RE: Attached an abstract of an oxygen meter found in a German journal. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to the Trustees and Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them of a letter from an enlisted man. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] Notes from Chemistry Section meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] April 27 Back to Top Letter from Maryjane Uhrlaub to Dr. Addis RE: Sends check to cover expenses for Dr. Addis’ trip to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Reports on some projects that they are working on and includes a copy of a letter that he sent to MacKay hoping to clear up some issues. (Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to Dr. E. M. MacKay RE: Writes in response to a letter he received which implicated Addis as following the same threatening methodology as MacKay is. Addis affirms that he wants to help the C.M.R. and asks that MacKay clarify the situation.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 28 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: In response to LP’s suggestion of fibrin and a plasma substitute, Addis alternately suggests either pectin or globin. Hopes that LP will help in influencing CMR to help with the project. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from Dr. G. V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. to LP RE: Sends reprints with speculations on starch structures and requests LP’s comments on his thoughts. [Letters from LP to Caesar undated (April?), 1943-05-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Dr. Gustav Egloff, President, The American Institute of Chemists, to LP RE: Invites LP to attend the banquet in honor of Dr. Walter S. Landis, Vice-President of the American Cyanamid Company, on May 15th in Chicago, part of the annual meeting of the institute. Encloses a program. [Letter from LP to Egloff 1943-05-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1943)] Contract Proposal for the Oxygen Partial Pressure indicator for Use on Submarines and Aircraft. Submitted by D. Churchill Jr.. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from F. E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to LP. RE: Informs him that Noyes and Hammett have been elected to membership in the Academy. Informs him taht Fuson was not voted on, and will remain on the ballot for next year. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] April 29 Back to Top Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Stewart already authorized LP to charge certain instruments to the contract. [Letter from AuWerter to Churchill 1943-04-20] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] April 30 Back to Top Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Apr 30 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $738.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry Mid-Term Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Note from Elizabeth M. Swingle to LP RE: States that two keys were left on the table in the stockroom last week. One fits the stockroom door. She is giving them to Mary Jane. Note at bottom: “Returned to Farrington 5/17/43. JR”. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

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