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July - General
  • The nature of the forces between antigen and antibody and of the precipitation reaction. Physiol. Rev. 23 (July 1943): 203-219. Written by: Linus Pauling, Dan H. Campbell, and David Pressman. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1943p.2]
  • Pamphlet “Planning Resettlement of Japanese Americans” by the Committee on Resettlement of Japanese Americans. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box# 5.001, Folder1.1]
  • Manuscript Notes and Calculations: Hapten Inhibition for Heterogeneous Antiserum. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.4]


July 1
  • Letter from V. Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Appoints him as Consultant to the Committee on Medical Research for the period of one year. Encloses a copy of the Executive Order of June 28, 1941. Will be asked to serve with Dr. Bloomfield and Naffzinger. Will be reimbursed for travel. Will need to take the oath of office. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Was pleased to learn that he can continue in office for another year. Is sorry to learn of Luck’s resignation. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Sends a list that covers Fuson’s contributions to date. Encloses a new description of Fuson’s research.


July 2
  • Letter from D.L. Tabern, Chairman, Chicago Section American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Asks LP to present the 1943 Stieglitz Memorial lecture sometime during the following year and goes on to describe the arrangements for the lecture. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1944s.1]
  • Writes cheque to “First Fed S & L Ass’n. June 1 & July 1 Payments” $420.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. June 1 & July 1 Payments” $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. 20.00 War Damage to July 15. 52.89 Auto Ins.” $72.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Dr. Melvin Calvin, University of California. RE: Refers the matter to Dr. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. Chester Stock, National Research Council, RE: States he has given Stock’s July 2nd letter to Dr. A. O. Beckman, who now manufactures and sells those instruments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Letter from M. T. O’Shaughnessy, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that Contract OEMsr-103 terminated June 30th. Requests to know if all the funds have been expended. Requests a final report. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]


July 3
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown RE: Sends comments on the two manuscripts. [Note from Brown to LP 1943-06-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Describes the stabilizing effect of protons in hydrogen bonding in connections with questions from Michaelis regarding his manuscript on the polymers of Wurster’s dyes. [Letters from Michaelis to LP 1943-06-28, 1943-07-07] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
  • Memorandum from LP to Dr. David Pressman. RE: Addresses two questions to Pressman in regard to the enhancement of antigen-antibody precipitation by heterologous haptens. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.5]
  • Memorandum from LP to Dr. David Pressman. RE: Addresses three questions to Pressman about benzoic acid paper. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.5]
  • Letter from Sherman R. Hoyt, President, Cinaudagraph Corporation. RE: Is preparing a quotation. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]


July 5
  • Memorandum from David Pressman to LP. RE: Answers LP’s questions regarding benzoic acid paper. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.5]


July 6
  • Letter from Prof. J.H. Mathews, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Requests LP suggest a candidate for an instructorship position in physical chemistry. Goes on to describe position. [Letter from LP to Mathews 1943-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Transcript of statement by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, before the Costello Committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities RE: The importance of truthful information regarding the War Relocation Authority and how it conducts its business. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2]


July 7
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results and says that Elesa regrets that they do not have a better spare room for the Paulings to use when they visit. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Note from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Replies to LP’s comments on the stabilizing effect of hydrogen bonding. States that LP misinterpreted Michaelis’ original comment and goes on to explain with diagrams. [Letter from LP to Michaelis 1943-07-03] [Filed under LP correspondence: Box #246, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
  • Letter from F.W. Hinrichs, Jr., Chairman of the War Manpower Committee to Department Heads and Supervisors cc: LP RE: Informs them that at a meeting it was decided that the replacement schedules for the Institute would not presently be filed with the State Director of Selective Service, and requests that every department head continue to turn in soon the questionnaires that new employees have to fill out. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Transcription of Statements by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority RE: the loyalty of the Japanese and how they are very Americanized. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2]
  • Ch 1 Freshman Chemistry Lecture 1 - the Nature of Chemistry [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Outlines information told to men working on projects as salaried employees of the Institute per their telephone conversation. Also recommends proportionate tuition charge of $90 per semester be made for three men. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Handwritten letter from S. Addis, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, to LP. RE: Informs him of the contents of a report. Discusses the prospects of their work. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Document outlining the considerations adopted by the Committee on Medical Research, to be used as the basis of advice to contractor institutions and/or individual investigations. [Filed under LP Science box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 8
  • Letter from LP to Prof George Glockler, Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, RE: Suggests Dr. Eugene H. Eyster, who received his PhD from Cal Tech. [Letter from Glockler to LP 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Glockler, George)]
  • Letter from M. J. Drew, Assistant Secretary, Indiana Steel Products Company, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs them of a change to the plan for the magnet. Attaching a quotation and sketch. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Quote from Indiana Steel Products Company, for a special magnet. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Form for Request for Authorization of Visit for R. M. Deansly of the Kellex Company, to visit LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Regulations for the Security of the Gates and Crellin Laboratories. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]


July 9
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Informs that he and AHP will be coming north for a few days and hope to meet with Addis at the Clinic in order to discuss the blood substitute problem. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Letter form LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University, RE: Requests to see him while in Stanford on July 16th for business with the Committee on Medical Research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor George S. Parks, Stanford University RE: States that he and AHP are going to be in Palo Alto next Thursday, the 15th, and wish to visit the Department. Also states that he will come up to the building Friday morning, then maybe go visit Spoehr and Smith. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co” $6.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “AC Vronman. Books. Fritz Kahn” $10.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “W.W. Taylor. Socks, etc for Peter, Paddy” $7.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “T. W. Mather. Clothes, etc” $40.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. Dues, etc” $13.68 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. Auge to Miss Rooke RE: Lists selective service deferments that have been sent. [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 Paul I. Post, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Have requested that a directive be issued calling for a July 15th delivery of the tube. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Requests that the oxygen meter be sent immediately. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Document stating the personnel and procedure for the Transfusion Research Program. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from JH Sturdivant to Mrs. Swingle and Mr. Parker, cc: LP RE: Outlines procedure for charging costs to the NDRC accounts and other chemistry accounts. [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 Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Records. RE: Informs him that he accepts the appointment as Consultant to his Committee. Informs him that he will be going to San Francisco next week, and requests a list of titles of contracts. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Vannevar Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Accepts the appointment as Consultant to the Committee on Medical Research. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]


July 10
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.T. Kwei, China Defense Supplies, Inc., RE: Thanks him for the paper by Poleon Woo on “Omni-Range Electrical Forces and Static Nuclei.” Regrets that he does not know of any way to bring Dr. Woo to the U.S. at this time. [Letter from Kwei to LP 1943-06-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co. Two months” $12.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $6.29 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co. Telephone, etc” $7.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Letter from R. E. Burk, Chemical Research Dept., Standard Oil Co., to Prof. Don Yost, CalTech, RE: States they are looking for a man for catalyst synthesis work, and hope to get one from CalTech. Describes the particular qualifications and states Dr. Otto Beeck will interview any man they have available. Encloses a pamphlet about The Standard Oil Co. Handwritten at the bottom: “Linus: You are the one to answer this I believe. Don.” [Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Burk 1943-07-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #369.5]
  • Telegram from C. C. Furnas, Curtiss Wright Corporation Plant 2 to LP RE: Asks for an evaluation of Sidney Weinbaum’s scientific ability, personality and research abilities from LP to be wired to them. [Telegram from LP to Furnas 1943-07-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 433.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eric Ogden, University of California. RE: Asks if he is interested in carrying out test on the blood substitutes. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 11
  • Telegram from LP to C. C. Furnas, Curtiss Wright Corporation Plant 2 RE: Says that Sidney Weinbaum is an above average physics Ph. D. in mathematics though below average in experimental work, describes him as accurate in calculations with a pleasant personality, but he lacks initiative and drive. [Telegram from Furnas to LP 1943-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 433.3]


July 12
  • Letter from LP to Prof. J. H. Mathews, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, RE: Regrets that he has no one to recommend for the instructorship. [Letter from Mathews to LP 1943-07-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Ch1 Freshman Chemistry Lecture 2 given by LP - Stoichiometry and Avogadro’s Number. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from D. B. Swingle, Dean, The University of Montana, Montana State College, RE: Inquires about a young Japanese student who graduated from LP a few years ago and describes a possible job teaching at Washington State College that this student might be interested in. Asks LP to write him about this or any other Japanese citizen who might be qualified for the job. Handwritten by LP in the upper-left: “Dr Pressman: Any suggestions? LP.” [Letter from LP to Dean D. B. Swingle 1943-07-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Telegram from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that he may expect a meeting of the panel as soon as arrangements could be arranged. Informs him that Naffziger and Bloomfield are away. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
  • Letter from L. H. Adams, Geophysical Laboratory, to LP. RE: Glad to be associated with the Chemistry Section. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]


July 13
  • Letter from R. H. Price, Director of Research, Pan American Refining Corporation to LP RE: Requests recommendations for chemists to work at the Texas City Refinery. Encloses several blank applications. Assures that they will be able to obtain deferment, if necessary. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to D. Churchill, Jr.. RE: Reports estimated expenditures and commitments under Contract OEMsr-584 through June 30th, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]


July 14
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, Sends comments and criticisms of the manuscript “Resonance Structure for the Dilactones of Saccharic and Mannosachharic Acids” by Dr. Horace S. Isbell. Recommends that it not be accepted for publication. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1943-08-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Telegram from LP to Clift Hotel RE: Requests a double room be reserved for a few days beginning July 17, charged to his personal account. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E Bell RE: Discusses salary of Mr. Jurg Waser. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Ch1 Freshman Chemistry Lecture 3 given by LP - Avogadro’s Number, Crystals, Liquides, Gases. Scale of Hardness. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from J. D. Ratcliff to LP. RE: Was told to write in July to find out if LP’s work had progressed enough to write a paper on it. Asks if this is the case. [Letter from LP to Ratcliff 1943-07-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. barrett RE: Requests requisitions on following funds signed by J. H. Sturdivant during the period July 15 through July 22 be honored. Also during the same period honor requisitions signed by Dr. Dan H. Campbell on the Immunochemistry Fund. [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 a signed copy of Contract No. OEMsr-584 Supplement No. 1. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]


July 15
  • 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]
  • Telegram from Paul I. Post, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Is issuing a direction serial authorizing immediate delivery of the tube. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Responsible Investigators. RE: Asks them to complete one of the attached forms for each Doctor of Medicine employed on their CMR project. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 16
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Paul Ruch RE: Requests information about the use of the calculating machines in use. [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 Eric Ogden, Associate Professor of Physiology, University of California, to LP. RE: Informs him that he would like to see him when in the Bay district. Requests that LP telephone as soon as he arrives. [Letter from LP to Ogden 1943-07-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE; Encloses a blank questionnaire. Would like to receive it by September. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]


July 17
  • Press release by Justice Brynes, the Director of War Mobilization regarding the West Coast evactuation of the Japanese, the relocation centers, the segregation of the disloyal, and Japanese Americans in the Army. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2]


July 18
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Informs her that he has written to Dr. A. E. Cohn for a copy of the ECG to send to Dr. McMillan, though he doubts that another will be necessary. Also mentions some data from recent lab tests. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]


July 19
  • Note from Dr. Herbert Brown to LP RE: Thanks him for the suggestion that he work on an NDRC project at Cal Tech, but feels that it is not the best course for him at this time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
  • Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to Mr. WB Newell Jr RE: States that the Registration Committee has granted the petition to remove the “F” grade in Chemistry, Ch1b and Ch1c by successfully passing the final semester examinations in Ch1a and Ch1b. [cc: Dr Pauling, stamped rec’d Jul 26 1943] [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 LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: States that Mr. Winston B Newell petitioned to remove F’s by retaking final examinations. The Registration Committee approved the petition. Seeks approval from LP as well. [Stamped Rec’d Jul 21 1943] [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to Mr. WB Newell 1943-07-19] [Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar 1943-07-24] [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.R. Stott to LP RE: Outlines Executive Order #9240 regarding payment of payroll procedures. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Monthly report on OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to J. H. Rushton. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]


July 21
  • Note from Pvt. George Austin to LP RE: Informs LP that he was pursuing a physics degree at Cal Tech before entering the military. Asks advice on whether he should supplement his coursework with chemistry and bacteriology. [Letter from LP to Austin 1943-07-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from D.L. Tabern to LP RE: Tabern inquires if LP received a letter by air mail dated July 2nd, if not a copy of it is attached. Asks that LP make his decision soon as to whether he will accept the invitation to present the Stieglitz Memorial lecture in November. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1944s.1]
  • Letter from LP’s secretary? to Miss V Rumsey and Miss J Rooke RE: Requests copies of contracts requested by LP. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]


July 22
  • Letter received from Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Discusses Dr. Adrien Albert’s hurried trip to the U.S. last year when he was unable to visit Cal Tech. Goes on to discuss his war work and general research involving semi-conductors. Describes various setbacks in his lab, including the heart attack of a young colleague and a highly destructive fire. Mentions his interest in LP’s freshman text. Suggests LP have any Americans he knows who are stationed in Australia look him up. [Letter from LP to Mellor 1942-12-29, Note from Mellor to Registrar received 1943-08-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
  • Letter from Paul E Ruch to LP RE: Requests scheduling of time for Mr. Darling to use the IBM equipment. [Note on bottom: Dr. Shaffer: Are you supervising this? LP; PAS started him on the work. $2.75 per hr.] [Letter from LP to Dr. Paul E Ruch 1943-07-24] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Form D-3 Permit for Method and Apparatus for Determining the Partial Pressure of Oxygen in a Mixture of Gases. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]


July 23
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Outlines a dialysis experiment he is conducting with Chloride concentrations in serum and asks for LP’s help in solving the urine volume problem. Notes that they are ready to test the new preparation as soon as LP can send some. Includes some notes from the experiment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, to Dr. Thomas Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is interested in seeing the development of Pauling’s material. Would like to have the material studied from the point of view of toxicity. Informs him that Dr. Oliver has recently asked to make studies of the tissues of animals receiving other possible material. Informs him that Dr. Drury’s project will receive serious consideration. [Letter from Loeb to LP 1943-07-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, to Dr. Erle M. Billings. RE: Informs him that the list sent on June 17th is complete. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]


July 24
  • Letter from LP to Paul E Ruch RE: States that Dr. Shaffer will be supervising all work on the IBM equipment and requests that the cost of $2.75 per hour be charged to their account. [Letter from Paul E Ruch to LP 1943-07-22] [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 LW Jones and WB Newell RE: States approval of arrangement to let Mr. Winston B Newell take the final examinations in Chemistry 1 to remove the “F” grades. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP 1943-07-19] [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 J. D. Ratcliff. RE: Informs Ratcliff that the work has not progressed quickly enough to warrant a paper. Tells him to try again in December. [Letter from Ratcliff to LP 1943-07-14] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eric Ogden, University of California. RE: Informs him that the letter did not reach him until his return. Is planning another trip north in a few weeks. [Letter from Ogden to LP 1943-07-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb to LP. RE: Enclosed a letter to Dr. Addis. Requests that he have Dr. Luck compare two or three batches and get the results of his ultra-centrifuge measurements. Would also li kesome information concerning solubility. [Letter from Loeb to Addis 1943-07-23, Letter from LP to Loeb 1943-08-17] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Memorandum from LP to Dr. Dan Campbell. RE: Requests to know the quantity of the bovine serum albumin which was sent from Dr. Cohn. [Filed under LP Science box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Warren Williams, University of Wisconsin. RE: Sends under separate cover a 25g sample of Knox calcium gelatin. and a 25g sample of his oxypolygel. Would like to know how the two compare. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Returns the forms sent on July 15th, 1943. Informs him that they do not have any doctors of medicine employed. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Surgeons. RE: Informs him that they are making a large preparation of oxypolygel. Asks who would be able to test the material. Requests information on the commercial method of precipitation of protein with ethanol. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dean D. B. Swingle, The University of Montana, Montana State College, RE: States that the Japanese graduate student in question, Carol Ikeda, is now working at another university, and he does not know of any suitable candidates for the job. States he is pleased that Stanley and Mrs. Swingle will be staying with them for another year. [Letter from D. B. Swingle to LP 1943-07-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]


July 25
  • Handwritten letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Discusses recent work and ideas related to it. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 26
  • Letter from Phillip A. Shaffer, Jr. to Dr Thomas Addis RE: Discusses types of burettes used in bio-chemical research, their availability, and the suggestions of LP regarding the topic. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Letter from LP to Pvt. George Austin RE: Recommends that Austin take as many chemistry courses as possible while in college, as it will be harder to pursue on his own that physics. [Letter from Austin to LP 1943-07-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture given by RM Noyes on Valence Electrolysis. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Burk, Standard Oil Co., RE: States the only man available at the moment is Dr. Arthur J. Stosick and describes Stosick’s relevant education, experience, and personality traits, both positive and negative. Suggests Burk write to Stosick directly. [Letters from R. E. Burk to Prof. Don Yost 1943-07-10, to LP 1943-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #369.5]
  • Letter from LP to DR. Ralph I. Dorfman, Western Reserve University. RE: Asks if Dorfman can reference a certain article on the subject of urine. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
  • Letter from J. H. Wolfenden, Senior Scientific Officer, British Central Scientific Office, to LP. RE: Relaying message from the Directorate of Scientific Research that they are delighted with the instrument, and LP should expect an order of fifty of them soon. Informs him that the message is unofficial. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor George Scatchard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RE: Asks what the concentration of sodium chloride would be in equilibrium through a membrane permeable to it. Asks if he could carry out a measurement for them. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from Eric Ogden, Associate Professor of Physiology, University of California, to LP. RE: Informs him that he is leaving in September for Galveston, Texas. Hope LP will let him know if there is anything he can do from Galveston. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 27
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Responds to questions about the dialysis experiment, mentioning that he has written to Dr. Scatchard for information on his work with serum albumin. Includes calculations on the work of the kidney and the levels of protein intake. Goes on to discuss how sodium chloride level differences in plasma and urine can affect urine volume. Notes that information regarding optimum salt concentration in the urine could be obtained from patients with Addison’s disease. (Note from Dr. Addis to LP 1943-07-23, Letter from LP to Dr. Addis 1943-08-09) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D.L. Tabern, American Chemical Society, RE: LP explains that his answer has been delayed due to his absence from Pasadena. LP asks if he can tentatively accept the invitation for November 18th to present the Memorial lecture. Goes on to suggest the title of the lecture be: “Chemical Experiments on the Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Serological Reactions.” [Tabern’s reply: 1943-08-10] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1944s.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Anton B. Burg, Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California RE: States that Dr. Pressman had heard about an opening and LP would like to suggest Pressman. Gives background of Pressman and states that he would be happy to come over for an interview if desired. [Letter from Burg to LP 1943-07-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file: (Pressman, David)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard Medical School. RE: Asks for a new supply of bovine serum albumin. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 28
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Follow-up of medical exam, mentions possible treatment methods and suggests an additional electrocardiogram to verify earlier results. Encloses a copy of A. E. Cohen’s ECG and a letter from 1941-03-10. There is a note in pen in the upper left hand corner: “End part of ECG given to R. Lippuars May 9, 1952.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1941-1945)]
  • Note from Prof. Sho-Chow Woo, National Research Institute of China to LP RE: Writes about his experiences with their laboratory and research, explains his interest in them and the lack of funding, asks for any information and advice LP can give. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Freshman Chemisty Lecture 7 given by LP - Ionic Valences. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia; Box 1.013, 13.4]
  • Letter from R. E. Burk, Standard Oil Co., to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter regarding Dr. Arthur J. Stosick and states they are ending Stosick an application. States he thinks his company is better than the average industrial laboratory and therefore they are looking for a top-notch man. Asks for more recommendations if LP has them in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #369.5]


July 29
  • Letter from Dr. Anton B. Burg, Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, to LP RE: Reports that they have no position available for Pressman, having recently appointed two new staff members. Suggests that Pressman apply for the position available at the University of New Mexico. (Note under text: “Noted to Pressman 7/31.”) [Letter from LP to Burg 1943-07-27] [Filed as LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Pressman, David)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Helmholz, Jr., Consolidated Aircraft Corporation. RE: Asks if they can carry out a cooperative study with us. Explains what he is wanting to do. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him that Dr. Campbell is planning to send more of the oxypolygelatin. Thinks it is alright to ask Loeb for some human albumin. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 30
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eric Ogden, University of California. RE: Sends best wishes. Suggests that he write to the Committee on Medical Research when he gets to Galveston. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]


July 31
  • Letter from F.W. Hinrichs Jr., Chairman of the War Manpower Committee to Supervisors and Department Heads cc: LP RE: Requests notification of any changes in draft status of their employees with date and new classification, adds that when previous classification is renewed at regular six month interval no need to notify them. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Letter from Leonard Carmichael, Director of the National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel, War Manpower Committee to Head of Chemistry Department at Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Explains that they have conducted two surveys of chemistry personnel in colleges and universities and it is time to repeat their survey, requests that he complete the parts attached and included, adds that it will help them meet the national needs of personnel with training in chemistry. (Included: the survey) [Letter from LP to Carmichael 1943-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Writes cheque to “Julian Meyil. 5.50 works salary + 5.00 loan” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Jul 31 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $640.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Letter from LP to J. H. Wolfenden, British Central Scientific Office. RE: Informs him that Dr. Beckman’s shop can handle fifty or more instruments without difficulty. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
  • Letter from Don S. Martin, US Public Health Service, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Asks advice concerning the Pauling Oxygen Meter and a repair job. Gives a different return address. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Hopes he is making arrangements for the early production of the serum protein pipet designed by Dr. Martin. Informs him that the instrument would be of value to his work. Informs him that the instrument would find extensive use in the program for th Committee on Medical Reseach. Hopes it can be put on the market soon. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Has just written to Dr., Beckman to inform him of the priority of the instruments. Informs him that it would help if Addis wrote also. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
  • Notes: Treatments of sicknesses by Dr. Yost [Addendum to RN 17R]
  • Undated note from S. Aranoff to LP RE: Sends the promised photograph and apologizes for his disjointed conversation during LP’s visit. [Letter from LP 1943-08-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Manuscript Notes and Calculations: Hapten Inhibition for Heterogeneous Antiserum. [Filed under LP science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
  • Rough Draft of the Progress report of September 1, 1943. [Final Draft 09-43] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]


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