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- Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the revised version of Dr. Isbell’s manuscript,
reiterating his objection to the publication of the manuscript. (Note under text: “ret’d model 9/1/43.”) [Letter from Lamb
to LP 1943-08-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Writes cheque to “Pacific Citizen Japanese Newspaper subscription for 1 year” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. B. Van Niel, Hopkins Marine Station, RE: States he is looking forward to Van Neal’s visit and asks
him to speak in a chemistry seminar. [Letter from C. B. Van Niel to LP 1943-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
- Chemistry 1a (Freshman Chemistry) Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Scientists, to LP. RE: Has asked the NRC to invite Professor Campbell
to the gelatin conference. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Application for a Grant from the Research Funds of the American Philosophical Society, by Herbert C. Brown. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Note from William J. Howell to LP RE: Writes that his friend Mrs. Rowan Young will be coming by Pasadena to pick up the encyclopedias
which LP has kept for Howell. Reports that he was not selected for a commission and instead has continued teaching. Adds that
currently he is planning to start work on an MIT NDRC project at Northwestern. [Letter from LP to Howell 1943-09-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Accepts the invitation to dinner at 6:30 Tuesday night at the Hotel
William Penn. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1943-08-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks him for his recommendation
of Dr. Eyster. States that he looks forward to seeing LP in Pittsburgh and sends regards from his family to the Paulings.
[Letter from LP to Mark 1943-08-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)]
- Correspondence, Referee’s Comments: The Serological Properties of Simple Substances. VI.The Precipitation of a Mixture of Two Specific Antisera by a Dihaptenic Substance Containing the Two Corresponding Haptenic
Groups; Evidence for the Framework Theory of Serological Precipitation [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1943a.3]
- Writes cheque to “Nat Acad ‘43 Dues” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. Sept 1 Payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. Sept 1 Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “ACS” $1.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Congratulates Boyd for his letter in Science.
Informs him about an unpleasant experience with the Journal of Immunology. Discusses his latest experiment on the framework
theory. Mentions his experiments on hapten inhibition of precipitation. [Letter from Boyd to LP 1943-09-09] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests that requisitions on NDRC-Chem-13 signed by Dr. R.B. Corey be honored during
September 3 to 13. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from Florence Dostal to Dean of the School of Chemistry RE: Requests an outline of the Institute’s work plan in connection
with Organic Research Chemistry and fees. Describes experience in hopes of getting a job possibly in the stockroom. Will
be in Pasaden in about two months to begin studies. [Letter from LP to Florence Dostal 1943-09-14] [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 Wendell M. Latimer, University of California. RE: Asks him to prepare brief biographical statements about
Yost, LaMer, Smith, and Hibbert. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of NDRC Chem 1c from July 1, 1942 through August 31, 1943. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of CMR Chem 1 from July 1942 through August 31, 1943. [Filed under LP
Science Box 13.004 File 4.1]
- Memo from LP to the Senior Members of the Staff RE: Outlines regulations regarding requests for the issuance of badges for
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]
- Handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.3]
- Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Secretaries of Local Sections. RE: Asks that they
bring to the attention of the local sections the fact that they will be asked to propose a candidate for President-Elect and
four members for the Society of Councilors-at-Large. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Secretaries of the Local Sections. RE: Asks them
to bring to the attention of their section the fact that they will be asked to sugesst a member for President-Elect and four
members for Councilor-at -Large. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.1]
- Letter from Dr. Eugene Eyster, Explosives Research Lab, Bruceton, PA, to LP RE: Regrets he will miss LP and the ACS meeting
as he will be at Camp Claibourne. Thanks him for mentioning him to Kirk regarding a position when the war is over. Mentions
he has promised to stay on in Bruceton until he is no longer needed, but requests LP send any suggestions he has on the matter.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
- Letter from C. B. Van Niel, Hopkins Marin Station, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his welcoming letter and states they will discuss
details after his arrival. [Letter from LP to Dr. Van Niel 1943-09-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
- Letter from H. J. Deuel, Jr., Professor of Biochemistry, U. S. C., to LP. RE: Informs him that they are still awaiting the
arrival of mice to carry out some additional experiments. Asks that LP write the draft board about Mr. Eli Movitt indicating
that he will be used on a project if the proposal is accepted. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re:
Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from H. J. Deuel, Jr., Professor of Biochemistry, U. S. C., to Members of Selective Service Board 234. RE: Asks that
they reconsider the classification of Mr. Eli Novitt, until a definite decision has been made in regard to a Government contract
on a project research on burns. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File
4.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: States that the latest lab results show the lowest protein excretion levels ever, however
he is concerned about LP’s intake of NaCl. Goes on to suggest that they make up to salt tablets for him as it is hard to
reach the necessary levels on such a low-protein diet. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Asks if there is any war work in which he could be of use because he feels he could make
better use of his qualifications elsewhere. Talks about living in Cleveland. [Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer 1943-09-15] [Filed under LP Biographical: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
- Letter from Wayne Whittaker, Editorial Offices of Popular Mechanics Magazine to LP RE: Replies that he was much interested
in LP’s letter, as the illustrations for mechanical tests they used were supposedly from a reliable source, but they have
now received many letters pointing out errors in their problems. Adds that his was the first to also mention the water and
ice problem and they are sending his letter along to the Psychological Corporation in New York for a more detailed explanation.[Letter
from LP to Windsor 1943-08-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
- Letter from T. L. Swenson, Director of Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture to LP
RE: Informs LP that Dr. H. P. Lundgren of their lab expects to be in Pasadena soon, and would like to call on LP in his lab
and discuss some of their recent developments in artificial protein fibers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.5]
- Note from AHP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Mentions that LP is in the East on war work . Plans to get the salt tablets right away
and mentions adding extra minerals to the diet, hoping that this will add to his chances of a long life. Expresses hope that
the war will end soon and mentions that she has been working in their victory garden. There is a note in blue ink after the
postscript written by Dr. Thomas Addis when he returned this letter with his reply: “13 Sept 1943, Letter re “length of life.”
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
- Letter from Dr. Karl Darrow to LP RE: Inquires as to whether LP will present a paper to the meeting of the Physical Society
in December. [Letter from LP to Darrow 1943-09-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, exam, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Hour Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Acting Contracting Officer, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes the extension
of the contract until December 31, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.3]
- Newspaper Clipping: “California Scientist Wins Pure Chemistry Award”, Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Post-Gazette, September 9, 1943. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.6]
- Letter from William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Is glad LP is on his side in regards to editorial changes.
Believes that those who have published as many papers as they have, have developed a style of their own. Interested in LP’s
latest experiments, but isn’t convinced that it proves the truth of the theory. Requests to be put on the list to be sent
reprints of all LP’s papers in this field. [Letter from LP to Boyd 1943-09-02, Letter from LP to Boyd 1943-09-15] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles L. Parsons, American Chemical Society. RE: Asks if he filled out a questionnaire for President-Elect
or Councilor-at-Large. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File
3.1]
- Letter from Dr. Felix Haurowitz, University of Istanbul, to LP RE: Discusses his attempts to recreate LP’s experiments described
in number 2469 of “Science,” but regrets that his lack of equipment impeded the process. Reports that it is difficult to receive
scientific journals in Turkey for financial reasons. Requests LP send further information on the experiments. Suggests he
send the papers care of the American Embassy or General Consulate in Istanbul in case of difficulty in sending them directly
to Haurowitz. [Letter from Haurowitz to LP 1945-06-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #152, file:(Haurowitz, Felix)]
- Letter from Fred T. Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Requests theat a final
report and a report on inventions be submitted for OEMsr-103. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from L. P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, to LP. RE: Requests his advice on the application attached. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from Dr. Allan D. Wallis to LP. RE: Realized the diagram he had sent earlier was incorrect. Sends a corrected one.
[Letter from LP to Wallis 1943-09-14] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Memo from JHS to LP RE: Asks if LP will request an availability certificate for Miss Bradford. Also she did not receive a
copy of the agreement with the Institute which she signed concerning her NDRC work - asks if one can be produced for her.
[Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett 1943-09-14] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Replies to her questions about additional nutritional supplements by stating that only
the NaCl tablets are necessary. Also reassures her that the condition will not have any effect on LP’s chance of a long life
so long as it is monitored, even after symptoms disappear. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Memo from VE Wilson to Supervisors, OEMsr-418 RE: Informs that the duties of Personnel Requisition Clerk have been given to
Miss Corbin. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944),
Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Letter from Stanley Schaefer, F. S. Crofts & Co., Publishers, to LP RE: States he is now working at a commercial publishing
firm. Asks if LP has prepared a manuscript for a inorganic chemistry textbook and, if so, could he take a look at it and perhaps
publish it. Assures LP of the abilities of this firm. [Letter from LP to Mr. Stanley Schaefer 1943-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Booklet: Message From The President of the United States: Segregation Of Loyal And Disloyal Japanese In Relocation Centers, 78th Congress, First Session, Document No.96 RE: Actions ordered in Senate Resolution 166 regarding segregation of loyal and disloyal
Japanese in relocation centers and review of conditions of relocation centers have already taken place, thus another executive
order is not needed. Includes previous statements by the Director of War Mobilization affirming this. [Filed under AHP Materials
re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Allan D. Wallace. RE: Interested in Wallace’s studies. Emphasizes certain points about antigens. Finds
Wallace’s discussion satisfactory. Asks that Wallace inform him if he finds certain groupings of antibodies in his studies.
[Letter from Wallace to LP 1943-08-24] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests an availability certificate be issued for Miss Rebecca Bradford who will
stop work on the 25th and will need a certificate the 24th. Also asks for a copy of the agreement with the Institute which she signed concerning her NDRC work. [Memo from JHS to LP
1943-09-12] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, to LP. RE: Asks if the Pauling Oxygen Meter can be
adapted to the measurement of small amounts of oxygen in the butadiene and other vapors encountered in the standard synthetic
rubber copolymer plants. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter form LP to Selective Service System. RE: Informs him of the need to change Mr. Movitt’s classification. [Filed under
LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Miss Florence Dostal RE: Writes to inform her that she will not be admitted to CIT to study organic chemistry
because it is against policy to admit women as students. The only women who have studied at the Institute are taking certain
evening courses relating to the war effort, for which no degrees are given and no courses of this sort are being given in
chemistry. [Letter from Florence Dostal to Dean of the School of Chemsitry 1943-09-02] [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. K. K. Darrow RE: Agrees to give a talk if the meeting is held between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Suggests
using the title from the Stanford meeting. Mentions Darrow’s visit to Pasadena. [Letter from Darrow to LP 1943-09-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)]
- Letter from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Chemical Reviews, to LP RE: Requests LP read and comment on the enclosed article
by Leonor Michealis entitled “Semiquonone Radicals.” [Letter from LP to Noyes 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, exam grading, laboratory, recitation, and lecture
outline. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Interested by the fact that Boyd is not convinced
of LP’s theory. Glad that Boyd received money from the Rockefeller Foundation. [Letter from Boyd to Lp09-09-43, Letter from
Boyd to LP 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: Sends information about positions in Pittsburgh or Woods Hole, Massachusetts in which
he may be interested. Also recommends contacting the Metallurgy Department of the University of Chicago. [Letter from Ralph
Spitzer to LP 1943-09-05] [Filed under LP Biographical: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
- Monthly report for OEMsr-584 for the period of July 15th -September 15th 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]
- Letter from Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin, to LP. RE: Informs him of their work with the treated bovine albumin LP
sent them. Requests to know how to dissolve them. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin),
Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been reelected Associate
Editor of Chemical Monographs. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.1]
- Letter from L. M. Henderson, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Award, to Gentlemen of the Jury. RE: Informs them that they
should start deliberations for the Willard Gibbs Award. Encloses two voting sheets, a stamped addressed envelope, and a list
of former recipients. Suggests that the voting sheets be in within two weeks. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Letter from LP to William J. Howell RE: Writes that he is glad to hear about Howell’s work with the NDRC. Adds that the encyclopedia’s,
which the older children enjoyed using, are awaiting Mrs. Rowan Young in his office. [Note from Howell to LP 1943-09-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends that permission be given to former graduate students working on war
work as employees of the California Institute of Technology to attend certain lectures as auditors without payment of any
fee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [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]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Scientists. RE: Thanks him for arranging to invite Professor
Campbell to the Gelatin Conference. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004
File 4.1]
- Letter from J.C. Stearns, Director of Personnel, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Requests LP send his
opinions of William J. Howell, who has applied for a position with them. [Letter from LP to Stearns 1943-09-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from G. F. Collins, District Manager, Pure Carbonic to Miss Rooke RE: Advises that they no longer have an outside door
key and now deliver the dry ice in the afternoons so that a key is no longer necessary. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
- An experimental test of the framework theory of antigen-antibody precipitation. Science 98 (September 1943): 263-264. Written by: Linus Pauling, David Pressman, and Dan H. Campbell. [Filed under: LP Publications,
1943p.4]
- Letter from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Enclosed 52 copies of the formal report entitled “Performance of Model P Pauling Oxygen
Meter in a Flying Airplane”. Asks him to sign them and send them on. Reminds him of the receipts needed. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for sending 52 classified formal reports from LP to Reuben E. Wood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Telegram from E.Cowles, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Dan H. Campbell, CIT. RE: Informs him
that a detailed report may be given at the gelatin conference in September. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work
Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Telegram from Dan H. Campbell, CIT to E. Cowles Andrus, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks what the classification of
OEMsr-153 is and if a detailed report should be given at the gelatin conference. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War
Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Biographical information on William F. Giauque. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees
and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Letter from L. P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, to Members. RE: Informs them of the time and location of the Annual General
Meeting. Informs them of the main events of the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963,
1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Letter from J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, Science, to LP RE: asks if LP prepared an address for the Oregon meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science, and if so, whether it could be published in Science. [Letter from LP to Cattell 1943-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from Dr. Dinah E. Fry, Director of Research, Test Division, Psychological Corporation, to LP RE: Discusses LP’s letter
to Mr. Magee at Popular Mechanics Magazine concerning mechanical comprehension problems. Sends a complimentary specimen set
of Form BB. [Letter from LP to Fry 1943-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from Bacon Ke, Wu Han University, to LP RE: Requests permission to come study under LP at Cal Tech. Describes his experience
and current situation. Asks if he could work as a lab instructor as his parents are unable to fully fund his study. [Letter
from LP to Ke 1943-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Notes: Summary of results from antibody experiment [Addendum to RN 17R]
- Research Notebook: Schedule of research tasks with Dave and Recsei. [Filed under Correspondence Associated with Research
Notebook 17, RNB 17R]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Stanley Schaefer, F. S. Crofts and Co., RE: States he is preparing a general chemistry book, but it
is unfinished and will not be done until sometime after the war is over. Doubts he will give the manuscript to Schaefer’s
company, but states no arrangements have yet been made with another publisher. [Letter from Stanley Schaefer to LP 1943-09-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Application of Herbert C. Brown for a grant of $1000 from the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $9.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Karl Darrow to LP RE: Requests the title of the paper that LP was to give in July. Also states that it has been
suggested that LP give a ‘symposium’ on immunology. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American Physical Society,
1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
- Letter from LP to Professor M. Polanyi, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester RE: Thanks Polanyi for letter of
October 3, 1941 and apologizes for the delayed reply. [Letter from Polanyi to LP 1941-10-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #308, file:(Polanyi, Michael)]
- Letter from LH Farinholt, Executive Officer to Ralph Spitzer RE: States that upon receipt of a letter from LP and discussing
the matter with members of the organization, would like to offer him a position at the National Defense Research Committee,
Division 8. Outlines job scope, salary and requests response. No other paperwork need be filed. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer
to LP 1943-09-28] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box
#2.034, Folder 34.1]
- Letter from Jacob T. Crosby to LP. RE: Asks for information as to whether or not there are any teaching assistantships available
in his department for the February term of 1944. Gives overview of his experience. [Letter from LP to Crosby 1943-09-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from H. F. Bragg, Technical Aide, Section 17.1, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Asks
if he ever considered using the Pauling Oxygen Meter as a guide to the operation of oil-fired boilers. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from C. Ernst Redemann, University of Chicago, to Dr. Verner O. Shoemaker, CIT. RE: Has got a sample of Lewisite Isomer
II from Edgewood. Presents the problem about obtaining a pure Isomer II. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Has just been informed that he is to
address the Chicago Section on January 27th. Asks if he has time for more speaking engagements immediately before or after this. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Writes cheque to “J. R. McLean Bulbs” $11.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Says he has received a letter from
Dr. Barnes of the American Cyanamid Company telling how LP recommended him for a job, wonders if LP has any inside information
on the job as there are many companies that are dishonest, and says that he is not unwilling to leave the university as he
finds the anti-scientific policy of the university disturbing. [Letter from LP 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
- Receipt for classified material from Dr. C. Ernst Redemann, to Dr. Verner Schomaker. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP
War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from LP to J.C. Stearns, Director of Personnel, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Sends his opinions
concerning William J. Howell in connection with a position in the Laboratory. [Letter from Stearns to LP 1943-09-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. J Auge RE: Requests that a note be attached to all blanks for assistantships and fellowships to include
a photograph. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, laboratory, recitation, and lecture outlines.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from LP to J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, War Production Board. RE: Informs him that there
should be no difficulty in making a recording oxygen meter to cover the range. Informs him the Dr. Beckman is manufacturing
the meters. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Asks if corrections can be made to the report without considerable delay. Presents a
problem of needing to discuss the meters with a group, and not being authorized to. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File
2.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary, American Chemical Society. RE: Pleased to accept the appointment
as Associate Editor of Chemical Monographs. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948),
Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Robert A. Milliken to Dr. Reuben E. Wood, Maryland Research Laboratory. RE: Releases him to disclose information
on the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, Science RE: Responds that he will prepare the address for the meeting next June, and at that time will send it to Cattell. Adds
that he was pleased with the appearance of his note in the September 17th issue of Science. [Letter from Cattell to LP 1943-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Dinah E. Fry, Director of Research, Test Division, Psychological Corporation, RE: Notes he is pleased
that Fry agrees with him about the mechanical comprehension problems appearing in Popular Mechanics. Thanks him for the complimentary specimen set of Form BB. [Letter from Fry to LP 1943-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from J. C. McPherson, Director of Engineering, IBM, RE: Requests he send an up-to-date list of the punch card tables
in use at Cal Tech. Requests permission to give this information to the National Research Council for publication. Encloses
flier. (Note above text: “Phil Shaffer”) [Letter from Shaffer to McPherson 1943-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. George Murray Begun RE: informs that there are no graduate teaching assistantships available but offers
a full-time Research Assistant in Chemistry position on a confidential war research project. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben E. Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: Says he and AHP were interested to hear from him,
says he spoke to Dr. Hogness by phone and learned about some of the work his group is doing, and says he looks forward to
receiving the final report from him. Tells how Sir Robert Robinson brought up an urgent message from the Admirality to speed
up the two hundred submarine-type instruments they ordered, and hopes that later on toward the end of the war Wood will be
able to come back and work on pure science at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Letter from E. R. Buchman to LP RE: Asks LP to send a letter to Mr. Barrett informing him of the decision that the money in
the Buchman Fund be used for purposes decided by LP. [Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett 1943-09-28] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Derry Curtiss. RE: Asks if he would like to be considered for appointment at Cal Tech as a Research
Assistant. Gives details of the appointment. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Requests that a vault be constructed to store dangerous solvents and other flammable
items. The store rooms and vault in the Gates and Crellin Laboratories are very crowded. Requests the construction of the
vault be taken up as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to Committee. RE: Informs them
of revisions made to the report of the Committee for hte Revision of the Nomenclature of Pectic Substances. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas
1940-1945)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Darrow RE: Suggests “Specificity of Intermolecular Interaction” as the title for his talk in December;
outlines some of the discussion he will cover. [Letter from Darrow to LP 1943-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
- Note from Dr. Edward Hughes [on Hotel Durant, Berkeley, stationary] to Judy [Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry,
Cal Tech] RE: Sends a report of the work he did at Cal Tech but did not publish and is not confidential. Discusses his new
residence in Oakland and reports that J. Norton Wilson has been ill with poison oak. Adds that he did not type the report
as his typewriter is still boxed up. [Letter from LP to Hughes 1943-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
- Letter from LP to the MacMillan Company RE: Requests four copies of each of Latimer and Hildebrand “Reference Book of Inorganic
Chemistry” and Noyes and Swift “Qualitative Chemical Analysis” for use by instructors teaching the freshman chemistry courses.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: Recommends that Leonor Michaelis’
article on semigquinone radicals not be accepted for publication in its current form. [Letter from Noyes to LP 1943-09-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Letter from Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston College School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Can appreciate LP’s surprise that Boyd wasn’t
convinced of his theory. Thinks the qualitative side of LP’s experiment will be easy to get around. Says the quantitative
data is harder to explain. Is testing a possible explanation. [Letter from LP to Boyd 1943-09-15, Letter from LP to Boyd 1943-09-29] [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: Says Dr. Barnes seems to have given
a accurate report of their talk, says the job seems suited to Wheland, describes it more, says that his impression was that
American Cyanamid is a good place to work as he has met several men of the research laboratory, and says they are pleased
with their set up. Believes it is a better industrial job than most, says that in his opinion the University of Chicago treats
Wheland terribly and he should leave if not promoted soon, and says that he will let him know if he hears of any openings
in a university. [Letter from Wheland to LP 1943-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
- Letter from LP to Miss Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin. RE: Has asked Dr. Arthur LeRosen to answer her question. [Filed
under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from Arthur L. LeRosen to Miss Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin. RE: Explains how to dissolve the gelatin. [Filed
under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he should not give
other speeches while east because he feels the need to concentrate on war work. Will be very busy while east. Hopes to go
on a speaking tour eventually. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.1]
- Manuscript: Talk at Memorial Services for Elizabeth Swingle. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1943s.4]
- Letter from B. H. Sage to Dr. C. A. Thomas, Chemical Research Director, Monsanto Chemical Co., cc: LP, RE: Acknowledges the
resquest for Cal Tech to do some research for the Monsanto Chemical Company and states they will consider it for when the
current work has lessened. [Letter from C. A. Thomas to Dr. B. H. Sage 1943-General] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif Edison Co. Aug” $6.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Leaon Ettinger. Coleman Concerts” $16.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk. Milk” $13.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. H.A. W. Linus’ & my teeth cleaning” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. Co. Gas. Co.” $4.51 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “A. C. Vroman. Books for Paddy” $7.94 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Jacob T. Crosby. RE: Asking the Secretary of the Graduate School to send him an application form to be a
graduate assistant in chemistry. Informs him that he could have an appointment as a full-time research assistant in chemistry.
Gives details about that job. [Letter from Crosby to LP 1943-09-20] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Telegram from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Requests that the reports be sent on with out corrections. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Memo from WR Stott to R. G. Dickinson RE: Sends copy of a general letter issued by Dr. Irvin Stewart. [Letter from Irvin Steward
to EC Barrett 1943-08-31] [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018,
Folder 18.6]
- Letter from D. B. Swingle, Dean, University of Montana, Montana State College, to LP RE: States he is concerned about his
son, Stanley, since the death of his daughter-in-law. Worries that Stanley may withdraw inside himself and asks if LP can
help keep an eye on him and perhaps help him find new living arrangements. [Letter from LP to Dean D. B. Swingle 1943-09-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Writes cheque to “AAAS” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Thanks LP for his reply to the letter, says he received offer of employment at the Bruceton
Laboratory but is still trying to gather information from the other two prospects prior to making a decision. [Letter from
LP to Ralph Spitzer 1943-09-15] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box
#2.034, Folder 34.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Requests the Buchman Fund together with any additions made to it be kept intact until
a decision is made as to the type of research for which it is to be used. [Letter from E. R. Buchman to LP 1943-09-24] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his assistance. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him that he had a conference
with Deuel and Feigan about the resubmission of a proposal for contract with the committee. Encloses three copies of the new
proposal, and three copies of an explanatory letter. Gives a favorable opinion on it. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP
War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from Guy Waddington, Physical Chemist, Petroleum and Natural Gas Division, United States Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Mines to the Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry cc: LP RE: Writes that he is enclosing a list
of their publications with several of them checked, which he would like sent to him as indicated by the enclosed slip. Adds
that he would like to be placed on their mailing list. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Knew that only the quantitative results could
be used to decide between the alternative theories. Doesn’t have anything new to say about the solution of the precipitate
in an excess of antiserum. Hasn’t seen the argument which Erikson and Neurath had presented. [Letter from Boyd to LP 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from R. A. Millikan, to LP. RE: Informs him of Mr. Lyon’s opinion on the subject of Reuben Wood’s disclosure. [Filed
under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Sho-Chow Woo, National Research Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, China RE: Replies that he was
glad to get his letter from July, and he never received his letter from November. Says he is glad Woo is doing well with his
new colleagues and studies, reports that their research in pure science has suffered as almost everyone has been transferred
to war work, and notes that Dr. Chia-Si Lu has been one of their Research Fellows for three years. Mentions that Dr. Yost
has been seriously ill for two months, but is recovering due to penicillin and suggests that Woo collaborate with bacteriologists
so his medical men can have it for treatment of disease as well. [Letter from Woo to LP 1942-07-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Sep 30 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $640.40[LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- Letter from Robert C McMaster to Dr. JB Koepfli, Dept of Chemistry RE: Requests temporary pass be given to Mr. Chester E.
Weaver to work on research by the National Defense Research Committee. [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 Dean D. B. Swingle, Montana State College, RE: States they will do everything they can for Stanley, that
they have kept in close touch, and that he will soon ask Stanley about a change in living arrangements. States Stanley would
like to continue his work in the Laboratory. [Letter from D. B. Swingle to LP 1943-09-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him of receipt of four copies
of Deuel’s proposal for contract. Recommends that three copies of it be sent to Dr. McLester with a recommendation from the
Panel. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. J. Deuel, Jr., University of Southern California. RE: Informs him that he has sent all four copies
of his proposal to Dr. Bloomfield, with recommendation. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box #
13.006 File 6.4]
- Balance Sheet for the Pacific Division of the AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science,
1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Approves of the minor changes made. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.14]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks for two items: A reprint of the article
in Science and a copy of Cal Tech’s Charter Constitution and By-Laws. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation,
1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
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