June 1943 - Linus Pauling Day-By-Day

It's in the Blood! A Documentary History of Linus Pauling, Hemoglobin and Sickle Cell Anemia

Linus Pauling Day-By-Day

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June 1

Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP, cc: Dr Bliss RE: Notes that he will discuss the change in usage for cis and trans with Dr. Bliss. (Note above text: “Dr Zechmeister - noted LZ. [Letters from LP to Lamb 1943-05-22, from Lamb to LP 1943-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Insurance Policy for LP through Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. Policy valid from 6/1/43-6/1/44. Policy No. HPC230832. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.2]
Writes cheque to “Myrale Venial. Clothes for me” $121.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Letter from I Howard to LP RE: Asks for suggestions on the preliminary draft of Dr. Millikan’s commencement address. [Letter from LP to RA Millikan 1943-06-03] [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 Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Requests that during Professor Wm. N. Lacey’s absence Chemistry Maintenance requisitions signed by Dr. JB Koepfli be honored. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
Report from D. Churchill, Jr., to Contractors of Section 1 of Division 11 of the NDRC. RE: Authorization for Visits to NDRC Projects. Lists the names of authorized visitors. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research, to All Contractors and their Responsible Investigators. RE: A statement concerning employment of physicians in military medical research. [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 Charles L. Parsons, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
Letter from LP, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them of decisions made in regard to balloting for that year. Explains the new routine for balloting. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]

June 2

Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director of War Relocation Authority, to Hon. Martin Dies, Chairman of Special Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities, RE: addresses the exaggerations and untruths recently presented to the public about the War Relocation Authority by the Special Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2]
Letter from Frederick J. Myers, Resinous Products and Chemical Co., to LP RE: Sends three-pound blocks Amberlite of two different varieties, a copy of the Amberlite literature and the price list. [Letters from LP to Resinous Products and Chemical Co. 1943-05-25, 1943-06-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.8]
Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Explains his travel plans for the near future in relations to his orders and induction. Talks about the horrible food there. Asks to be send the June $50 to the Millers. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4]

June 3

Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Continues discussion of Michaelis’ paper on the polymers of Wurster’s dyes. Comments that he believes that quinhydrone does not exist in solution. [Letters from Michaelis to LP 1943-05-28, 1943-06-15] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
Letter from Professor M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: Thanks LP for the return of his manuscript and for all suggestions and comments. Discusses progress made on determination of structure. [Letters from LP to Peacock 1943-05-24, 1943-06-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from LP to RA Millikan RE: States that the amount mentioned in the second line on page 9 should be $31,000. LP is pleased to see suggestion that work in metallurgy should be pushed forward. [Letter from I Howard to LP 1943-06-01] [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 Mr. W. Hertenstein RE: Sends rules regarding the problem of locks and keys to the Gates and Crellin Laboratories. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
Freshman Chemistry Lecture - The Chemistry of Explosives. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
Letter from LP to S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Thanks him for calling his attention to the article. Had not known of it before. Having a copy sent to LP. [Letter from Beard to LP 1943-05-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests the fellowhsip help be Mr. Arthur Pardee during the period April 30, 1943 be extended to amount of $65.45 to cover tuition for remiander of the term. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
Memorandum from J. H. Ruston, Technical Aide, Section 11.1, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of an address change. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Would like this letter to be considered informal authorization to proceed on the extension of money and time. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]

June 4

Letter from LP to Mr. Calise, Research Department, The Permutit Company RE: Thanks Calise for reprints and samples. [Letter from Calise to LP 1943-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, to William G. Merchant, President of Down Town Association, San Francisco, RE: Informs of the War Department’s policy and treatment of Japanese Americans. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2]
Decision in the Case of Willard Scott from Tommie Carter, Secretary of the Associated Students of the CIT, Inc. RE: States that Willard Scott be placed on disciplinary probation for the remainder of his undergraduate years. He will also not hold any elected or appointed office in the student body and he will be prohibited from any employment by CIT in his undergraduate years. [Letter from LP to Professor Franklin Thomas 1943-02-18 and Letter from LP to Foster Strong 1943-02-18] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
IOS from Linus Pauling Jr to the Nu chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity the amount of $82.84. Witnessed by Charles F. Nettles. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4]
Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends that Professor James E. Bell be asked to continue as Professor of Chemistry during the coming academic year in order to assist with the teaching during the coming year. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Notes that the contract is confidential. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Memorandum from J. Murray Luck, to All Members of the Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Informs them that the meeting in Corvallis has been cancelled. Encourages them to spread the word about it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]

June 5

Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Reports on his work with proteins in the renal functions of rats, noting that Jean Oliver is very enthusiastic and will be working through the summer thanks to a new air conditioning unit. They will not need the polyoxy gelatin right away, but even 25 grams will be sufficient to begin tests. They are working with two main factors, protein in the glomerular filtrate and the efficiency of the reabsorbtion of protein in the glomerular filtrate by the cells of the proximal tubule. Mentions LP’s remarks on Newburgh’s paper and that he will be sending Newburgh some figures so as not to impose so much on LP’s time. There are page numbers (1-5) written in the upper right corners in orange crayon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
Letter form Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP comment on the enclosed manuscript by Dr. Edsall. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1943-06-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Note from Professor Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: makes a correction to his letter of June 3. [Letter from Peacock to LP 1943-06-03] [Letter from LP to Peacock 1943-06-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]

June 6

Letter from Editor of Monographs, to James A. Morton. RE: Informs him of the decision that it is premature of to sponsor a monograph in the general field he is working in. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]

June 7

Letter from Abby Ware Nies to Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Cal Tech, RE: Requests information on the graduate program at Cal Tech. States that she is a research chemist with an M.A., has been working in research and development for three years, and would now like to pursue a PhD. [Letter from LP to Nies 1943-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from Grace Hinley, Polytechnic Elementary School Principal, to AHP RE: Replies that they would love to accept the children to their school. Also mentions decreasing scholarship funds and states that tuition will be $625 and hopes they can manage $500 of this. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence Personal: Box # 1.002, Folder 2.1]
Chemistry 1c Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning grading. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
Memo from Elizabeth Swingle to LP RE: Reports that someone was in the stockroom over the weekend and left things in very bad shape. Some chemicals had been spilled and one chemical is missing. Recommends the responsible party be reprimanded and fined. [Memo from LP to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Swingle 1943-06-08] [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 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]

June 8

Letter from LP to The Resinous Products and Chemical Co. RE: Acknowledges the receipt of the Amberlite resins and literature. States he will inform them of any interesting results. [Letter from Frederick J. Myers, Resinous Products and Chemical Co., to LP 1943-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.8]
Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Reports the estimated expenditures and amount billed through May 31^st, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Is glad to learn that the contract has been extended. Hopes to be able to report something interesting. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
Memo from LP to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Swingle RE: Thanks for the report of June 7. He is looking into the matter to find the responsible party. [Memo from Elizabeth Swingle to LP 1943-06-07] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
Letter from LP to Niemann, Lucas, Buchman RE: Relays event reported by Mrs. Swingle in which someone left the stockroom in bad shape and removed a chemical. Asks to discover if a man in their groups is responsible and requests outline of what their work is. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
Note from Dr. Carl Niemann to LP RE: Response to LP’s Letter, written on bottom: “No one working on NDRC-6 or CHR-z would need quinone nor would Messrs McCasland, Redimann or Myers. CN” [Letter from LP to Niemann, Lucas, Buchman 1943-06-07] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
Note from Professor HJ Lucas to LP RE: Response to LP’s Letter, written on bottom: “None of my research group have been using quinone, and none have any need of it. This includes Brantlye, Hepner, Trueblood, Brockmaw and Wilcox. HJ Lucas.” [Letter from LP to Niemann, Lucas, Buchman 1943-06-07] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
Letter from Marston T. Bogert, Columbia University, to LP. RE: Submits three names for Foreign Associate: Heilbron, Karrer, and Ruzicka. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]

June 9

Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Comments on and recommends for publication the two manuscripts by Dr. Edsall. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1943-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Letter from LP to Dr. M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto RE: Gives more direction on search for structure of Ni₃Bi₂S₂. [Letters from Peacock to LP 1943-06-03, 1943-06-16] [Note from Peacock to LP 1943-06-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Final Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
Meeting Minutes 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]
Letter from ER Buchman to LP RE: States that he has taken a serious view of the occurrence in the stockroom and has spoken with each of his men asking them to report any suspicious incidents. He feels he can vouch for all of his men. Their work does not require quinone and knows no one who would be in need of it. [Letter from LP to Niemann, Lucas, Buchman 1943-06-07] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
Letter from W. B. Roberts, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Informs him of the policies regarding aliens in research that is Secret, Confidential, or Restricted. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]

June 10

Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Writes that he forwarded LP’s letter to Dr. Michaelis who has gladly made the requested revisions. Adds that the manuscript has been sent to the printer. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1943-05-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Memo from L. Z. to LP RE: Attaches a mimeographed sheet which discusses the methods of accumulation of hydrocarbons along with direction to sources that should be referred to. [Letter from LP to C. A. Thomas, Central Research Laboratory, 1943-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that copies of the supplementary agreement were mailed to Dr. Barrett on June 4^th. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]

June 11

Letter from Fred W. Morris Jr., co-chair of the Cal Tech Y.M.C.A. to LP RE: Invites LP to the annual Freshman Orientation camp at Camp Pacific Palisades as a member of the faculty. [Letter from LP to Morris 1943-06-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.4]
Letter from W. M. Upchurch, Jr., Personnel Director, Shell Development Co., to LP RE: States the Dr. Charles D. Russell has expressed interest in working for Shell, and asks LP’s opinion of him. Discusses the position that Russell might hold. [Letter from LP to Mr. W. M. Upchurch, Jr., 1943-06-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.5]
Letter from Lee Anna Embrey, Administrative Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Informs him that letters have crossed, and that the answer to the question regarding Major Ribal has been answered. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]

June 14

Letter from LP to Fred W. Morris, Jr. RE: Regrets that work will prevent him from attending the Freshman Orientation camp this year. [Letter from Morris to LP 1943-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.4]
Writes cheque to “Coll of Int. Rev. Income tax for AHP & LP Total 504.60 Treasury notes totalling $310.56 also sent.” $194.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
Letter from LP to Mr. W. M. Upchurch, Jr., Personnel Director, Shell Development Co., RE: Discusses the relevant education and experience of Dr. Charles D. Russell, and recommends him as a team member but not to be in charge of difficult investigations. [Letter from W. M. Upchurch to LP 1943-06-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.5]
Confidential report on ‘A Survey of the Pauling Oxygen Meter Project’ by Reuben E. Wood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.4]
Letter from D. R. Drury, Professor of Physiology, University of Southern California, to LP. RE: Has decided to apply for a separate contract. Requests that LP look over his proposal and indicate changes needed. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]

June 15

Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Thanks him for the calculations on the atomic distances in quinhydrone and continues discussion of the manuscript. Discusses the properties of the hydrogen bond in quinhydrone. Asks if he may include an acknowledgment to LP in the publication of the paper. [Letters from LP to Michaelis 1943-06-03, 1943-06-22] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
Writes cheque to “LP Jr” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Statement of Income Tax due for Calendar Year, quarterly installment plan for Ava Helen Pauling, Account Number 39989, unpaid balance $756.91. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
Statement of Income Tax due for Calendar Year, quarterly installment plan for Linus Carl Pauling, Account Number 39990, unpaid balance $756.91. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
Letter from F. W. Willard, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Attaches a copy of an up to date list of monographs published under the ACS sponsorship. Suggests he communicate with Francais Turner for copies of the monographs. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]

June 16

Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Continues discussion on the change in terminology usage for cis and trans. Suggests they publish Zechmeister’s manuscript using the old format. (Note under text: “Ans’d OK”) [Letter from Lamb to LP 1943-06-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Letter from LP to Abby Ware Nyes RE: Regrets to inform her that Cal Tech does not admit women. Mentions that they occasionally allow women with PhDs to carry out research in their labs. [Letter from Nyes to Cal Tech 1943-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from Dr. M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: Thanks LP for conclusions and recommendations regarding the structure of Ni₃Bi₂S₂. [Letters from LP to Peacock 1943-06-09, 1943-06-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
Program, Notes: The Electronic Structure of the Haem Group in Haemoglobin, Haemoglobin Conference, Cambridge, England. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1943s.3]
Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to Mr. C. L. Covington. RE: Suggests an amendment to the description of the work to be done in Contract OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from LP to Dr. D. R. Drury, Department of Physiology, University of Southern California. RE: Returns the draft of his applications. Informs him that it is satisfactory, and recommends that it be submitted to the Committee. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
Letter from LP to Dr. D. R. Drury, Department of Physiology, University of Southern California. RE: Informs him that he has read the proposal but hasn’t discussed it with Dr. Campbell. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
PhD Oral Examination submitted by Richard N. Lewis. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
Letter from F. W. Willard, American Chemical Society, to the Board of Editors. RE: Informs them of the present status of monographs under contract. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]

June 17

Letter from Dr. Henry Bull to LP RE: Sends comments and suggestions for LP’s work with antibody preparation. Asks LP about having Swingle and Wright make an electrophoresis cell for him at a cost of $75. Mentions that he and his wife had an enjoyable visit with LP and AHP while in California. [Letter from LP Dr. Henry Bull 1943-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)]
Letter from L.T. Hallet, General Aniline & Film Corporation Research Laboratory, RE: Requests he suggest candidates with BS, MS, or PhD degrees for positions within the laboratory. [Letter from LP to Hallett 1943-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
Document listing the graduates who have pursued and passed subjects outlines as minimum professional requirements by the American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]

June 18

Letter from LP to Prof. W.F. Giauque, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Sends a letter of introduction for Dr. Martin Summerfield and Mitchell Weissbluth, who are working on a confidential army project in connection with Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Giauque, William F.)]
Letter from LP to Dr. M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto RE: Answers question about calculated intensity with an observed intensity of zero. [Letter from Peacock to LP 1943-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from LP to Prof. William G. Young, Department of Chemistry at University of California in Los Angeles RE: Notes that Gerald A. Ballou has applied for a job and listed Young as a reference, asks for information about him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.4]
Letter from LP to Dr. C. A. Thomas, Central Research Laboratory, RE: States that it is impossible to isolate diethyl benzene by chromatography and discusses some of the finer points of the processes. Offers to have some of the work done at Cal Tech. [Memo from L. Z. to LP 1943-06-10, notes from H. J. L. to LP 6-43, letter from C. A. Thomas to LP 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
Letter from Norma S. Thompson to Dr. Millikan RE: Informs that a decision was made to provide up to $13,300 to CIT for researches on the structure of antibodies and the nature of immunological reactions under the direction of LP and AH Sturtevant for one year. Payments will be made on a quarterly basis and ask for statements of receipts and expenditures sent at the close of the period. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
Telegram from George T. Felbeck, to LP. RE: Informs him that letter requesting formal approval of proposed investigation has been handed to the army. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
Minutes from the June 18^th meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]

June 19

Telegram from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Looks forward to seeing LP and AHP on the 20^th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
Telegram from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Regrets to inform him that LP’s trip to San Francisco will be postponed. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Thanks him for the comments on the paper. Apologizes for taking his time. Adds that he will now be submitting it for publication. [Letter from LP to Gordy 1942-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Writes to see if he correctly understands the information about tuition under the new plan. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
Notarized affidavit of LP as the inventor of an Apparatus for Determining the Partial Pressure of Oxygen in a Mixture of Gases. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
Letter from the Attorney for Applicant, to Honorable Commissioner of Patents. RE: Enclosed the required affidavit. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]

June 21

Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Thanks him for the letter of June 16^th and the comments on the proposed manuscript inspired by the paper by Drs. Himel and Mueller. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Note from John W. Tietz, Health Education Dept., Pupil Adjustment Office, De Witt Clinton High School, to LP RE: Asks if LP’s address to the Pacific Division, titled “Relation of Molecular Structure to Biology and Medicine,” is to be printed and in what publication. [Letter from LP to John W. Tietz 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
Letter from LP to Dr. FJ Malina RE: Requests authorization for issuance of a pass for Galcit. [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. John D. Ferry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School. RE: Asks if Ferry is available for appointment next year. Explains the work that might be interesting to him. [Letter from Ferry to LP 1943-06-29]
Letter from F. S. Bacon, Assistant to E. P. Stevenson, Chief, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks if it is possible to put both low range and high range scale on the same meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter frm Roscoe G. Dickinson to The Faculty RE: Requests that each faculty member send information to the Registrar regarding the graduate courses they will be teaching. Requests Course Number, Course name and semester units. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

June 22

Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Bull RE: Replies that he feels that there should be no delay in the antibody research and thanks him for his suggestions. [Letter from Bull to LP 1943-06-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)]
Letter from LP to L.T. Hallet, Research Laboratory, General Aniline and Film Corporation, RE: Regrets that he has no one to recommend at this time, but suggests Hallet write again in six months, as there will be some potential candidates graduating February 28, 1944. [Letter from Hallet to LP 1943-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Continues discussion of Michaelis’ paper on the polymers of Wurster’s dyes, commenting on his statement concerning the resonance of the quinone-hydroquinone system. Agrees to the acknowledgment of his suggestion in the paper. [Letters from Michaelis to LP 1943-06-15, 1943-06-28] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
Letter from A. P. Aanestad, Business Manager, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Sends enclosed the formal notifications of the termination of his appointment as Principal Chemist for his records and reference. (Attached: forms of notification) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
Letter from BH Sage to LP RE: Lists the persons he believes should have access to the Gates and Crellin Laboratories after regular working hours. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
Monthly report on OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
Letter from LP to Mr. Francis M. Turner, Vice-President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation. RE: Would like a copy of Monograph No. 89. Trusts he will be told when his requests become exorbitant. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, to Chairmen of the Sections. RE: Informs them of the sectional affiliates chosen by the members nominated by the Agricultural Sciences and Geophysics sections. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]

June 23

Letter from Fred T. Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, Divisions 8-11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Thanks him for the time and effort which must have been spent by him in the preparation of the explanatory letter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report form 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 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]
Handwritten notes by LP. RE: Production of oxypolypel. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]

June 24

Postcard from Dr. Karl Darrow to LP RE: Asks LP to reserve a table for dinner at the Chapman Park Hotel in L.A. on a date from July 2^nd through July 6^th. [Letter from LP 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)]
Letter from Paul Frossard, Consul General of Switzerland, San Francisco, to the Secretary, Department of Chemistry, RE: States that he has heard Dr. Levene is at Cal Tech. Adds that he would like reprints from any papers by Dr. Levene. [Letter from LP to Frossard 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1943)]
Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Regrets that in September, LP’s second term as Associate Editor for the JACS will come to a close and that a third term is not permitted by the by-laws of the ACS. Discusses the necessary qualities for LP’s replacement and asks LP for his recommendations on suitable candidates. Mentions that they would like someone representative of the west coast. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
Letter from LP to Dr. W. A. Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, cc: R. G. Dickinson, RE: Notes that Dickinson requested LP review the manuscript as he could not understand the author because the paper was poorly written. Sends his comments on the manuscript “Absorption Characteristics of Olefinic Compounds in the Visible and Ultraviolet” by David Thomas Mowry. Recommends that it not be accepted for publication in Chemical Reviews. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
Writes cheque to “Adobhr Milk Farms” $12.61 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Writes cheque to “Mira Loma” $5.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Gives instructions regarding the allocation of the $13,300 from the Rockefeller Foundation to various accounts. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]

June 25

Certificates of Instruction Auxiliary Fireman; Los Angeles County Defense Control to AHP. [Filed under AHP Assorted Personal Materials: Box # 3.009, Folder 9.2]
Certificates of Instruction Air Raid Warden; Los Angeles County Defense Control to AHP. [Filed under AHP Assorted Personal Materials: Box # 3.009, Folder 9.2]
The American National Red Cross Standard and Advanced First Aid Certification to AHP. [Filed under AHP Assorted Personal Materials: Box # 3.009, Folder 9.3]
Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Asks when to expect to receive the oxygen meter that they ordered three months ago. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Gives instructions for its approval. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]

June 26

Telegram from E.B. Smith, Rockefeller Institute, to LP RE: Regrets to inform him of Dr. Karl Landsteiner’s death following a heart attack. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Landsteiner 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
Letter from LP to Mrs. W. J. O’Neal RE: States that the Comptroller’s Office has informed him that two salary checks have been sent to O’Neal after her appointment to the Institute had terminated and asks that she send them back or contact the Comptroller’s Office. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1943)]

June 27

Writes cheque to “Helen Bell. Wedding present” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Letter from JB Koepfli to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Says that Miss Mary Lieurance (Mrs. John Sease) is on a leave os absence without pay from June 1, 1943 to July 31, 1943 and will be half-time upon her return. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]

June 28

Letter from Dr. Henry Bull to LP RE: Sends a report on the production of artificial antibodies he did while in Pasadena and concedes that perhaps LP was right about going ahead with the research at this stage. [Letter from LP to Bull 1943-06-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)]
Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends further ideas on quinhydrone in connection with his paper on the polymers of Wurster’s dye. [Letters from LP to Michaelis 1943-06-22, 1943-07-03] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
Writes cheque to “Troy Manhattan Laundry Berkeley for Linus Jr” $1.35 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Writes cheque to “Las campesinas Dance class for Linus Jr” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
Receipt for transmitting a classified survey by R. E. Wood from LP to J. H. Rushton. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
Receipt for transmitting a classified survey by R. E. Wood from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
Receipt for transmitting a classified survey by R. E. Wood from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Asks that he be good enough to continue as President until the next annual meeting of the Pacific Division. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]

June 29

Note from Dr. Herbert Brown to LP RE: Requests criticism and comments on two enclosed manuscripts. [Letter from LP to Brown 1943-07-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
Correspondence: Linus Pauling to Dan (?) re: artificial antibodies [Addendum to RN 17R] [Filed under Correspondence Associated with Research Notebook 17, RNB 17R]
Notes: Experiments with univalent antibodies [Addendum to RN 17R] [Filed under Correspondence Associated with Research Notebook 17, RNB 17R]
Letter from John D. Ferry to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his letter. Is working on two war contracts. Does not feel free to leave either. Hopes that he can work with LP in the future. [Letter from LP to Ferry 1943-06-21] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
Letter from M. J. Drew, Assistant Secretary, Indiana Steel Products Company, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Advises him that they can make magnets in accordance with there qualifications. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from Reuben E. Wood to E. P. Stevenson, Chairman, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Asks for assistance in obtaining a tube in ten days instead of eight weeks. Gives the reason for the hurry. Explains the use of the tube. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Thanks him for the names of recommended graduates. Appreciates his continued cooperation. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]

June 30

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