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< May  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 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31           Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. May 1 Back to Top Letter from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the note he sent with Drs. Hudson, Small, and Hastings to congratulate Noyes on his election to the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)] Letter from H. B. Vickery [?], The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the welcome into the National Academy. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #427.3] Monthly report on Contract No. OEMsr-103 signed by LP. [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] May 2 Back to Top Note from Louis P. Hammett to LP RE: Thanks him for the note of congratulations, which was the first he received. Adds that he may be in California within a few weeks. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151, file:(Hammett, Louis)] May 3 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that he spoke with Dr. Robert Loeb about blood substitutes and that the CMR is no longer as interested as they are receiving sufficient human plasma at this time. Suggests that he write Dr. Loeb about the use of human globin and applauds Dr. Addis in his efforts to convince the CMR to hire more technical aids. Also mentions that they will be preparing more poly-oxy gelatin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from LP to Dr. Alpheus Bell RE: Regrets that he will be unable to visit Radford due to scheduling errors. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb RE: Recommends for publication the manuscript “The Configuration of Starch in the Starch-Iodine Complex. III” by Rundle and French. Goes on to make suggestions on the content. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Marritt L. Kronberg, General Electric Company, RE: Agrees to read Kronberg’s thesis and help in any way possible. Thanks him for the silicon-iron alloy samples. Discusses the current war and immunochemistry research in the lab. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Reba Paeff Mirsky RE: Regrets he did not receive her letter until his return from the east. Adds that he was unable to see her or Alfred while he was in New York on April 23rd. Requests she write if there is anything he can help with. [Notes from Mirsky to LP 1943-04-16, 1943-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)] Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry. Notice for Instructors concerning recitation and laboratory [Filed LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Propositions Submitted by Charles D. Wagner for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1] Letter from LP to Mr. John A. Stevenson, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., RE: States he is now reading the book that Stevenson sent to him, and extends his thanks. [Letter from John A. Stevenson to LP 1943-04-09] [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] Letter from LP to R. C. Newton, Chairman, Chicago Section. RE: Cannot accept his kind invitation to be the guests at the Willard Gibbs Award. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] May 4 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends the latest lab report and expresses his enjoyment of the recent holiday spent at the Pauling’s. Also mentions the recent misunderstanding with Dr. Richards regarding MacKay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from LP to Dr. Gustav Egloff, President, American Institute of Chemists, RE: Regrets he will be unable to attend the banquet in honor of Dr. Walter S. Landis on May 15th. [Letter from Egloff to LP 1943-04-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Prof. Louis F. Fieser RE: Notes that a sample of dicyano has been sent instead of dinitro, asking if they would like it returned, or if Waser should run tests on it as well. Suggests Waser be allowed to carry out the electron diffraction and x-ray studies. Adds that Fieser should call upon Prof. Yost, the full time NDRC man at Cal Tech, if he needs help on the CWS tests. [Letters from Fieser to LP 1943-04-26, 1943-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fieser, Louis. F.)] Letter from Prof. M.S. Kharasch, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests LP support his nomination of Dr. Weldon G. Brown to be starred in the next edition of “American Men of Science.” [Letter from LP to Kharasch 1943-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer RE: Apologizes for the delay in replying to his letter of April 22. Expresses interest in the subject and suggests that before submitting it for publication, that he may want to think it over and make it briefer. [Letters from Palmer to LP 1943-04-22, 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)] Writes cheque to “LP Jr” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: Requests LP look at the transcript of Mr. Schlaffer and consider the possibility of the removal of the “Condition” on his transcript. [Notes at bottom in ink: “Dr. Bell: What do you recommend? Linus” and :Dr Pauling: I think I would remove the ‘Condition’. Bell”] [Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar 1943-05-11] [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: Says he is interested in Dr. Taylor’s discovery, regrets that he does not know anyone to recommend for the study of the immunological aspect of the work, and mentions Max Delbruck as a capable man, though he does not have very broad biological training. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-04-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.7] Letter from LP to Dr. Benjamin F. Jones, National Institute of Health. RE: Thanks for his letter. Has found that the abstract describes an instrument already know by the Americans. Finds it inferior to their model. [Article 07-42] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from G. W. Turman, Lights Incorporated, to R. E. Wood. RE: Enclosed two samples of synthetic rubber. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.3] Note from Dr. D. Campbell and Dr. J. B. Koepfil, to LP. RE: Informs him that the CMR project is now to be classified as confidential. [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] May 5 Back to Top Letter from LP to The Registrar RE: Requests that Mr. Rollie Myers have his grade changed from a “B” to an “A” [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 W. Bradford Wiley, John Wiley and Sons to LP RE: Hopes he will give them comments on Dr. G. W. Wheland’s plan for a book titled “Theory of Resonance and Its Applications to Organic Chemistry,” wishes also for his opinion on the demand for such a book among organic chemists at colleges, universities, and industrial laboratories and whether or not physical chemists might also be interested. [Letter from Wheland to LP 1943-04-07, letter from LP to Wiley 1943-05-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7] Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests transfer of authorization to sign for CMR 1 from Dr. JB Koepfli to Dr. D. Campbell. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Special Devices Section, Bureau of Aeronautics. RE: Informs them that no model of the oxygen meter answers the description that has been developed, and a quote is not possible. Describes work which might lead to such an instrument in the distant future. Describes the Model P meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Note from W. Thomas Sechrist, D. O., to Miss Leonora S. Reno RE: Asks about the policy allowing outsiders entrance to the Chemistry Research Conferences, and what the cost would be. [Letter from LP to Dr. W. Thomas Sechirst 1943-05-11] [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] May 6 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. RE: Discusses the reprints and comments that Caesar sent to him. [Letters from Caesar to LP 1943-04-28, 1943-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] 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] Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Col. R. P. McLeod, Chemical Officer. RE: Informs him that Dr. Beckman is the person to write to about obtaining an instrument. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Major R.R. Ribal, Fourth Antiaircraft Command to LP. RE: Would like to obtain an oxygen meter for use in the barrage balloon service. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Dr. D. Toutelotte, Charles B. Knox Co.. RE: Requests that a quantity of their special gelatin be sent to LP, along with information about it. [Filed under LP Science Box 13004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Scientists. RE: Informs him that he would be glad to provide Dr.s Deuel and Dr. Mahl with modified gelatin if their contract is accepted. [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] May 7 Back to Top Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, the Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Notifying LP that his letter, reports, and grant application have been received by the Foundation and have been given serious consideration, and after much deliberation, the Foundation is willing to provide funding for another year to see what results the project may have if the request is slightly revised. [LP’s letter 1943-04-01; LP’s reply 1943-05-17] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 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 J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him that the annual meeting in Corvallis is still planned for. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from J. W. Stevenson, Assistant Director-Passenger Section, Office of Defense Transportation, to Dr. J. Murray Luck. RE: Asks that they seriously consider canceling their meeting due to war costs. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been reelected as a member of the Foundation’s Advisory Board. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] May 8 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Darrow RE: Informs him that he cannot accept the invitation to speak before the Physical Society at the Stanford meeting due to an increase in war work. [Postcard from Darrow to LP 1943-06-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)] Letter from LP to The Permutit Company RE: Requests as complete information as is available about the composition and uses of Permutit Zeo-Karb cation exchanger and De-Acidite anion exchanger which he will be using in a discussion and demonstration in his chemistry classes. [Letter from Calise to LP 1943-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Prof. M.S. Kharasch, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Agrees to endorse Karasch’s nomination of Dr. Weldon G. Brown to be starred in “American Men in Science.” [Letter from Karasch to LP 1943-05-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque [no recipient] $5.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from LP to Mrs. Frances Jeffries RE: Asks for 50 more copies of the War Manpower questionnaire. [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 Reuben E. Wood to D. Churchill, Jr., National Defense Research Committee. RE: States the estimated total expenditures and total vouchers under Contract OEMsr-584. Thanks him for his assistance while on his recent trip east. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Informal monthly progress report on ‘Spectrophotometruc Determination of Carbonmonoxyhemoglobin’ Contract No. OEMsr-703 signed by J. Norton Wilson. [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. RE: Accepts the appointment to the Foundation Advisory Board. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] May 9 Back to Top 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] May 10 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Recommends Dr. “Tex” Roberts of the D.P.D. of the U.S.C. Also includes greetings from his wife. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb from LP RE: Sends comments on the manuscript by Drs. Michaelis and Granick entitled “The Polymerzation of the Free Radicals of the Wurster’s Dye Type: The Quinhydrone Bond.” Recommends that more evidence and revision are needed for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, RE: Suggests Lamb send Dr. Michaelis a carbon copy of the letter, as he and Michaelis are already in correspondence on the matter. [Letters from LP to Lamb 1943-05-10, from Lamb to LP 1943-06-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from Dr. F. Neumann to Chemical Research Laboratory, Cal Tech RE: Requests information on chemical reactions involving keratin and glue in connection with skin research and remedies. (Notes on letter: “Carl: Could you recommend a book? Don’t go to any trouble. LP” and comments on suitable books) [Letter from LP to Neumann 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque to “Dr. L. White. 3 sacks of Oranges” $7.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, and grading. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] 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 monthly report from LP to D.E. Pearson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] May 11 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb RE: Recommends that the paper “A Simple Approximate Relation between Successive Dissociation Constants of Symmetrical Inorganic Oxygen Acids” by Dr. T.L. Hill be accepted for publication only if it is shortened considerably. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar RE: States that he and Dr. Bell have reached the conclusion that Mr. Schlaffer receive a “D” and the “condition” be removed. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP 1943-05-04] [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 W. Bradford Wiley, Manager of the Educational Department, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. RE: Says he has read the proposed table of contents and preface from Wheland for “Theory of Resonance and Its Applications to Organic Chemistry,” tells how he knows Wheland, strongly recommends they publish his manuscript, believes the book would have a wide sale as it interests many organic and physical chemists, and says he has no detailed suggestions for the table of contents as it seems satisfactory to him. [Letters from Wiley to LP 1943-05-05, 1943-05-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7] Letter from LP to Dr. W. Thomas Sechrist RE: States that the Chemistry Research Conferences aren’t open to the public, but invites Sechrist to attend any of them at no charge. [Note from W. Thomas Sechrist to Miss Leonora S. Reno 1943-05-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] 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] May 12 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Louis F. Fieser, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, to LP RE: Replies that they do not have the dinitro compound and cannot make it, and that the dicyano was the intended sample. Notes that his collaborator, Pechet, is ill, and they will not be able to send more samples for a few weeks. Adds that he will be in LA on May 17th. [Letters from LP to Fieser5-4-43, 1943-05-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fiser, Louis. F.)] Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Requests permission to discuss the instrument with Major Ribal. Asks if there are objections to modifying the classification of the instrument to allow him to discuss it with responsible representatives of the armed services. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Major R. R. Ribal, Fourth AntiAircraft Command. RE: Has written for permission to discuss the oxygen meter with him. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Meeting Minutes of the Senior Staff of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. H. Rodebush. [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] May 13 Back to Top Note from Mrs. Thorfin (Phoebe) Hogness to LP RE: Reports that David has been accepted to Cal Tech and given a full-tuition scholarship. Regrets that the dormitories have been taken over by the Navy and asks if LP could recommend a good rooming house. [Letter from LP to Phoebe Hogness 1943-05-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)] Writes cheque to “Model. Cake for USO $1.13 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from Miss Dorothy Kapsar, Chimistry Dept., Villa Maria College, to LP RE: Explains she is assisting Sister Doloretta Thorn in compiling a “Gallery of Living Scientists” and requests LP send a signed photo and any subsequent documents relating to his work. Handwritten in bottom left: “Sent Photo 5/17/43 JR.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: 427.3] Letter from LP to Dr. J. P. Henry, Kerckhoff Laboratory RE: Offers to talk with Dr. Henry about his work on the irradiation of casein and agrees that further work is worthwhile. Congratulates on the birth of his son born the day before. [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 Prof.. Leo P. Sherman, Grinnell College, RE: States they are interested in having Donald Noyce apply for a graduate assistantship, but he doesn’t know now what the demand for new assistants will be at that time. States, in the P.S., that Charles Wagner will be given his doctorate degree in June. [Letter from Leo P. Sherman to LP 1943-04-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] 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 Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Delighted that he has accepted the membership of the Advisory Board. Comments on his election to the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] May 14 Back to Top Letter from Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. to LP RE: Continues discussion of the reprints and comments on starch molecules. [Letter from LP to Caesar 1943-05-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from V. J. Calise, Research Department, The Permutit Company to LP RE: responds to letter of May 8th and encloses five reprints on the subject. Also offers samples of the substances for use in demonstrations. [Letter from LP to Permutit 1943-05-08] [Letter from LP to Calise 1943-06-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Miss Spining RE: Approves the sale of the chemistry library copy of “Proteins, Amino Acids, and Peptids” to the Biology Department. [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 form LP to Professor BH Sage RE: Apologizes that the notice of the meeting did not reach him in time but offers to send a copy of the minutes. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] 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 J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to Mr. J. W. Stevenson, Office of Defense Transportation. RE: Informs him of the association’s decision to hold the meeting in Corvallis. Explains the committee’s reasoning. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from E. M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Asks for a list of graduates who graduated with a chemical engineering degree. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] May 15 Back to Top Rough draft of monthly report for OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2 Monthly report for OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] May 17 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Louis F. Fieser, Harvard University, RE: Clarifies that dinitro was the compound mentioned in the letter of April 5, which was signed by Fieser’s secretary. Notes that the dicyano compound is as good or better for x-ray study. [Letters from Fieser to LP 1943-04-05, 1943-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Fiser, Louis. F.)] Letter from LP to Mrs. Thorfin [Phoebe] Hogness RE: Responds that he is glad David will be attending Cal Tech. Notes he will ask the graduate students about rooming houses. Invites David to stay at the Paulings’ house when he arrives, and perhaps over the course of the school year if he cannot find another suitable location. Notes he has heard that Thorfin is on active duty and asks if they will plan to stay in Chicago. [Note from Phoebe Hogness to LP 1943-05-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)] Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Reply to Hanson’s letter of 1943-05-07. LP clarifies terms of grant request. [Hanson reply 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP addresses further concerns about revising his grant request [Hanson reply 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from Professor M. A. Peacock to LP RE: requests the return of notes sent in December concerning the structure of Ni3Bi2S2. [Letter from Peacock to LP 1942-12-24] [Letter from LP to Peacock 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)] Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, lecture quiz, and recitation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from W. Bradford Wiley, Manager of the Educational Department, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Thanks him for his interesting letter in which he gives a favorable reaction to Dr. Wheland’s plan for a text book, explains that everyone they have consulted has had a favorable reaction, and says they have decided to make Wheland a definite offer for the publication of his book. [Letter from LP to Wiley 1943-05-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7] Note from Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Appreciates the flattering letter that LP sent a copy of to him, says he has received word from them that day that they wish to publish his book, asks LP’s permission to dedicate the book to him, hopes that he and his family are doing well, and talks a bit about his new daughter. [Letter from LP to Wiley 1943-05-11, letter from LP to Wheland 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to J. H. Rushton. [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 F. W. Willard, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Has been called upon by the Council to assume the Editorship of the Society’s sponsored monographs. Is not up to date on the policies of monographs. Has found it necessary to reformulate the policy. Asks questions of LP in regards to how it should be reformulated. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] May 18 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Reports on his continuing work with plasma substitutes, noting that his project and that f Jean Oliver have been approved, as well as mentioning some odd reactions in rat kidneys. Encloses some related pages of figures and requests that LP look them over and send his comments if he has the time. Also thanks him for clearing up the situation with Richards. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Writes cheque to “AAUD” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “First Fed. May 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. May 1 p.” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “S. C. Gas Co” $10.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Wants to know if LP has a place in his lab for Dr. Simao Mathias, a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow who has been working in their lab, as he would like to have more experience in magneto-chemistry and knows about LP’s work in the field. Adds that he may be interested to know that their CMR contract has been extended for six more months and hopes LP will let him know if there is anything he can do to help their project. [Letter from LP to Williams 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] 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] May 19 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Thanks LP for disclosing his identity as the reviewer of his manuscript on the polymers of Wurstler’s dye. Goes on to discuss LP’s comments and criticisms of the manuscript. [Letter from LP to Michaelis 1943-05-25] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)] Memo from J. P. Youtz to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of the report made by the examiners. [Report from the patent office 1943-05-19] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Report from the Department of Commerce, United States Patent Office. RE: Rejects claims on the grounds that there isn’t any evidence that there is a use for the antibodies produced. Rejected as being to broad, functional, and indefinite. Rejected for lack of invention over the work of the prior investigators. [Memo from Youtz to LP 1943-05-19, Letter from LP to Youtz 1943-05-20] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] May 20 Back to Top Writes cheque to “S Calif Ed Co” $6.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Adobhr Milk Farms” $10.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque [No recipient] $16.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $4.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $11.54 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Polytechnic $85+$25 registration fee for 1943-33" $110.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “C. J. Gould” $20.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “T.W. Mather” $30.02 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Dr. E. H McMillan. Children” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “A. C. Vroman” $3.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from LP to Prof. J. M. Robertson, University of Glasgow, RE: States he is happy that Robertson has been appointed Gardiner Professor of Chemistry and he states that most of his time he spends working on war problems. Discusses briefly an electron diffraction study. [Letter from Prof. J. M. Robertson to LP 1943-04-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #330.7] Letter from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Acknowledges the receipt of the examiner’s report. Has learned that the Rockefeller Foundation is opposed to patents in the medical field. Requests that the California Institute Research Foundation takes this into consideration. [Report from Patent Office 1943-05-19. Letter from Youtz to LP 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Recommends an additional $4000 and an extension of time to August 31, 1942 to Contract OEMsr-584. [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] May 21 Back to Top Letter from LP to D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that he has recently received the purchase order from Wright Field. [Letter from Churchill to LP 1943-04-29] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] May 22 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Requests permission to use a simplification for the words cis and trans, and also suggests that these words be used in conjunction with chemical formulas without being italicized. [Letter from Lamb to LP, cc: Dr. Bliss 1943-06-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Dr. E. Rabinowitch, Research Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, MIT, RE: Mentions he has seen Rabinowitch’s paper on electron transfer spectra in Reviews of Modern Physics and requests that he be sent a reprint. Sends a reprint of a paper he wrote 14 years ago on a similar topic and inquires what Rabinowitch’s opinion is on it. [Letter from LP to Rabinowitch2-24-40] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #326.1] Letter from Morgan Ward, Chairman, Honors Committee to LP RE: Discusses which students on the accompanying list should graduate with honors. Discusses qualifications and requests response before May 26. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] May 23 Back to Top Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co. April & May” $13.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] May 24 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments and suggestions on the paper by Himol and Mueller on the dissociation of hexaarylethanes. Recommends that it be published after the author has made some suggested revisions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Dr. F. Neumann RE: Suggests two books to him relating to the questions he sent. [Letter from Neumann to LP 1943-05-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging LP’s letters of 1943-05-17 and apologizing for any unclear statements he may have made. He communicates the officers of the Foundation are happy to recommend the sum of $8000 of new funds be provided for immunochemistry work. [LP’s letter 1943-05-17; LP’s reply 1943-05-28] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory to LP RE: Thanks LP for looking over manuscript, apologizes that he has neglected to give credit, and writes that he is going to update the paper to credit Pauling’s work on the same subject. States that he has followed LP’s suggestion to shorten it and that he may submit it although “fundamental” work on proteins has been assigned to the Eastern Lab so it may not be published. [Letters from LP to Palmer 1943-05-04, 1943-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)] Letter from Professor M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: Apologizes for the delay in returning or acknowledging Peacock’s manuscript. Discusses possible crystal solutions and suggestions. States that he would be very interested to learn what further progress is made. [Letters from Peacock to LP 1942-12-24, 1943-05-17, 1943-06-03] [Note from Hughes to LP 1943-01-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Mrs. Arnold S. Wilmott RE: Informs her that Mrs. Swingle is planning to stay with them during the coming year and so they do not need her to take Mrs. Swingle’s place in the Crellin Chemical Stockroom, and thanks her for her willingness to help out. [Note from Wilmott to LP 1943-05-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: States he is sorry to hear she was unwell and is ashamed of his lack of letter writing. Describes social events he attended and his love life. Asks her to tell Flintridge he probably won’t be down for graduation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice to Instructors concerning lecture quiz, recitation, laboratory, and grading for Experiment 14. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin RE: Replies that their lab is currently very full, especially in regards to their apparatus for magneto-chemical studies, and explains it would be very difficult to arrange for Dr. Mathias to do magneto-chemical work. Asks if he would like to carry on some immunochemical studies such as the ones Pressman and his collaborators have been publishing, or work with the Tiselius apparatus in which case they could arrange for him to come. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-05-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his reply. Are in accord with the relationship between the California Institute of Technology and the Rockefeller Foundation. Agreeable to abandoning the action if LP is. Needs a specific request to present to the trustees for formal approval. [Letter from LP to Youtz 1943-05-20, Letter from LP to California Institute Research Foundation 1943-05-29] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago RE: Replies that he would be very pleased indeed if Wheland dedicates his new book to him, knows it will be a good book. [Letter from Wheland to LP 1943-05-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7] Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Informs of decisions made at the meeting of the Senior Staff of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering on May 12, 1943 regarding security of the Gates and Crellin Laboratories. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from Earl P. Stevenson, Chief, Division 11, to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Has been informed of a resent German article in a current German publication reputed to cover some detail of the Pauling oxygen meter. Is asking where the leak occurred. [Letter from LP to Stevenson 1943-05-29] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard, Editor, American Chemical Society Monographs. RE: Finds the policies suggested by his letter satisfactory. Does not have any strong opinions on the five questions asked in the letter. Advocates continuing on the same lines as before. Mentions the high price of monographs. Suggests sending each monograph to every member of the Editorial Board. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members. RE: Encloses a brief synopsis of Senate Bill 702. Encourages them to write to Senator Kilgore or to any Senator of Congressmen. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] May 25 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Replies to Michaelis’ questions and comments on LP’s criticisms of the polymers of Wurster’s dye manuscript. [Letters from Michaelis to LP 1943-05-19, 1943-05-28] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)] Note from Marian Wilmott to LP RE: Thanks him for letting her know they didn’t need her in the Crellin Chemical Stockroom and would be glad to help out at any time if the need should arise. [Letter from LP to Wilmott 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11] Letter from LP to Resinous Products and Chemical Co. RE: Requests information about the Amberlite resins in relation to the treatment of gelatin, from a teaching standpoint, and how much it costs. [Letter from Frederick J. Myers, Resinous Products and Chemical Co., 1943-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.8] Memorandum form Reuben E. Wood to Dr. A.C. Beckman. RE: Remarks on proposed method of checking the calibration of a null type oxygen meter. [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] Telegram from J. Murray Luck, to LP. RE: Regrets that unforseen events necessitate cancelation of the Corvallis meeting of the Pacific Division of AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from LP to Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society. RE: Encloses in duplicate a suggested version of the statement about Dr. Pitzer as recipient of the American Chemical Society Award in Pure Chemistry. Mentions an area he is unsure of. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] May 26 Back to Top Letter from T. F. Buehrer to LP RE: Poses a question about a peculiar bent habit of the Kaolinite lattice. [Letter from LP to Buehrer 1943-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)] Transcript of Statement of Testimony of Harold H. Townsend, former chief Supply and Transportation Officer at the Poston, Arizona Relocation Center and member of “Dies” committee, before the House of Representatives subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities RE: answers to questions asked about the conditions in relocation centers, with comments refuting the reliability of such statements. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2] Letter from S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company, to LP. RE: Brings to LP’s attention an article by Martin in the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine. [Letter from LP to Beard 1943-06-03] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Informs him that the German article in question was called to their attention by Dr. Benjamin Jones of the US Public Health Service. Attached a copy and a rough translation. Points out the difference between the Pauling design and the German model. [Letter from Stevenson to Stewart 1943-05-24, Article 07-42] [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 J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Local Committee at Oregon State College felt that it was not feasible to continue with plans for the meeting. Has called a meeting of the Executive Committee for June 18th to determine the policy in regard to future meetings. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] May 27 Back to Top Letter from A. H. Sturtevant, C. I. T. to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Enclosed remaining part of report on activities under the grant in Serological Genetics. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from LP to Dean of the Graduate School RE: States that he received from Walter A Schroeder two copies of a 33-page portion of his thesis. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] May 28 Back to Top Unsigned note [Schomaker?] RE: Comments on the thiocetic acid paper by Dr. Walter Gordy. [Letter from LP to Gordy 1942-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Thanks him for his further comments on the manuscript. Continues discussion of his manuscript on polymers of Wurster’s dyes. Note he cannot confirm that quinhydrone exists in solution from the findings of Wagner and Grunewald. Agrees that he should present the structure as a proposal rather than a definite solution. (There is a diagram in pencil under the text.) [Letters from LP to Michaelis 1943-05-25, 1943-06-03] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)] Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Thanks for letter of May 24 which clarified issues LP had problems with. [Hanson’s letter 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Writes cheque to “Troy. $19.44 - $3.00 credit for lost shirt & tie” $16.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] 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] May 29 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that his project has not yet been approved and that they have not prepared enough polyoxy gelatin yet to run tests. Describes a paper he has read by J. David Newburgh and asks Dr. Addis to help him clear up some questions in relation to glucose, sodium, and chloride levels and how they compare in urine and plasma. Mentions that he and AHP will visit on June 20th. (Letter from Dr. Addis to LP 1943-05-19) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from Donald Macfarlane, Social Chairman, Cal Tech Alumni Association to LP RE: Extends an invitation to the annual Alumni Association Commencement Day Banquet, June 11 at 6:45 pm. [Letter from LP to Avera 1941-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to T. F. Buehrer RE: Sends reprint of his paper on the chlorite minerals wherein the question posed by Buehrer is answered. [Letter from Buehrer to LP 1943-05-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Sends comments by himself and Dr. Schomaker on the manuscript. Apologizes for the delay. [Letters from Gordy to LP 1942-11-14, 1943-06-19; note 1942-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer RE: Expresses that he was glad to get his letter and that he had forgotten about his work on the structure of egg albumin. Thanks Palmer for referencing his paper. [Letter from Palmer to LP 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)] Letter from LP to the California Institute Research Foundation. RE: Informs them that the Rockefeller Foundation is opposed to patents in the field of medicine. Requests that the action aimed at the issuance of a patent be abandoned. [Letter from Youtz to LP 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Receipt for airmail from LP to Churchill. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Receipt for airmail from LP to Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Receipt for airmail from LP to Stewart. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Dr .E. P. Stevenson, Chief, Division 11. RE: has not heard of a recent German article reputed to discuss our oxygen meter. Informs him of an article which is on an oxygen instrument that uses the magnetic principle in a considerably different manner. Has examined the article. [Letter from Stevenson to Stewart 1943-05-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Robert D. McLeod, Jr., Chemical Officer, Fourth Air Force, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Has decided taht it would not be advisable to try and introduce another type of apparatus at this time. Thanks him for his interest in the matter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Irvin Stewart, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes the disclosure of information concerning the instrument to Major Ribal. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Asks if he can communicate with Major Ribal in regards to the Oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] May 30 Back to Top 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] May 31 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Pasadena Star News” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $738.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Memo from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Asks if the idea that the dielectric constant might be used to measure partial pressure of water vapor in the air has been worked out. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Memo from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Makes a proposal for the problem for making better instruments for determining partial pressures of percentage amounts of various gases. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Irvin Stewart. RE: Lists the most important things to attempt to complete in the remainder of time of this project. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Major R. R. Ribal, Fourth Antiaircraft Command. RE: Is quite sure that an instrument meeting his requirements could be made without delay, perhaps within 60 days. Informs him that Dr. Beckman constructions them. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that his proposal has been approved and recommended to the Office of Scientific Research and Development. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Eric Ogden, and Victor E. Hall, Stanford University, to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Reports their work as representatives of the Bay Area War Medical Research. Contains recommendations. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] 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] Notes from H. J. L. to LP RE: Handwritten notes on a scientific process involving ethyl benzene and sulfuryl chloride. Written in left margin: “C. A. Thomas; Central Reasearch; Monsanto Chem. Co.; Dayton, Ohio.” [Letter from LP to C. A. Thomas 1943-06-18, from C. A. Thomas to LP 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8] Writes cheque to “Mrs. Kaper. Table for Creelie” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

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