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- Undated letter from LP to J. T. Fuess, Eastman Kodak Company RE: Agrees to delay publication of the fatal accident involving
ethylchlorocarbonate until the company can investigate. (Notes in pencil RE: purchase date of bottle: “July 19, 1939 no. 1401-H
from Braun Corp. Eastman White Label Eastman Practical Grade.” Further notes in shorthand. [Letters from Fuess to LP 1943-10-07, 1943-10-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Spectral characteristics and configuration of some stereoisomeric carotenoids including prolycopene and pro-gamma-carotene.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 65 (October 1943): 1940-1951. Written by: L. Zechmeister, A. L. LeRosen, W. A. Schroeder, A. Polgár, and Linus Pauling.
[Filed under: LP Publications, 1943p.3]
- Correspondence, Referee’s Comments: The Precipitation of a Mixture of Two Specific Antisera by a Dihaptenic Substance [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1943a.4]
- Letter from LP to Argony Book Store RE: Requests items 158, 167, and 316 from catalog 224. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from Dr. Venancio Deulofeu to LP RE: Introduces to him Dr. Julio Iribarne, a young chemist who is going to work at
Princeton. Asks LP to show him the labs at Cal Tech. Hopes to see AHP and LP both after the war ends. [Filed under LP Correspondence
Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to the Eastman Kodak Company Research Labs, cc: J.B. Koepfli, RE: Reports that Mrs. Elizabeth M. Swingle [Dr.
Stanley Swingle’s wife?], Stock Room Keeper at the Gates and Crellin Labs has died in an accident caused by one of the company’s
packaged organic chemicals. Describes details of the incident and speculations as to why the bottle exploded. Adds that they
feel it wise to send a report of the incident to be published in the Industrial and Engineering Chemistry News Edition. [Letter
from Fuess to LP 1943-10-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Writes cheque to “US Naval Inst. Dues ‘43-4" $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quig. Employer’s Liab. USC 62351" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder
72.3]
- Writes cheque to “Treas. US (OSRD - 1 $500.00 bond)” $375.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. Oct. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. Oct 1 Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Receipt for transmitting 45 classified reports from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Receipt for transmitting 7 classified report from Reuben E. Wood to LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Directive for All camp operating agencies of civilian public service camps. RE: Use of Assignees in Connection with Research
Projects. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter form T. C. Daniels, Vice-Chairman, California Section, to LP. RE: Asks that LP be the speaker at their December meeting.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from A. F. Smith, Delaware Section, to LP. RE: Asks him to speak at their December meeting. Informs him that if that
is not possible, then March or April would work. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948),
Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to Fellows. RE: Asks that they recommend
people for Fellowships. Expects to have a small field du to the war. Does not want to lower standards. [Filed under LP Science:
(John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Letter from LP to Chief of Naval Personnel RE: States that Roy L. Walford, one of his sophomore students, has made an excellent
record in chemistry there, gives an assessment of his personality, and recommends him for a career in medicine. (Attached
note, handwritten, listing “Ray L. Walford Org. Fair B (Dr. Noyes) Wilton E. Vannier Fair B (Noyes) Robert P. Holmes Pretty
good A (Noyes) All have good personalities”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
- Receipt for sending a registered article from LP to Dr. A. Bloomfield. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946),
Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from LP to Reinhold Publishing Company. RE: Asks for a copy of “Noxious Gases.” [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to LP. RE: Encloses an evaluation of Don Yost’s research work. [Filed
under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to W.J. Butler, J.W. Stacey, Inc. RE: Thanks him for the book and recommends it as a general use textbook,
although he will not be able to use it at Cal Tech. [Letter from Butler to LP 1943-08-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from Thomas J. Hetherman, Jr. to Cal Tech RE: Requests information concerning fellowships, graduate assistantships
and part-time teaching positions available for potential graduate students at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Hetherman 1943-10-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. L. Ho, Department of Physics, University of Chekiang, China, RE: Reports that he has sent Hu’s manuscript
“On the Term Values of X-ray Spectra” to Physical Reviews for publication. Encloses a copy of the accompanying letter. [Note
from Ho to LP 1943-08-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter form LP to Dr. J.W. Buchta, University of Minnesota, RE: Recommends for publication in Physical Reviews the enclosed
manuscript “On the Term Value of X-ray Spectra by Tsi-ming Hu. [Note from Ho to LP 1943-08-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from T. L. Thompson, 1st Lt., Ord. Dept., Black Hills Ordnance Depot, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the hospitality and for an interesting discussion with
the Cal Tech staff. Mentions he would like to attend some of LP’s courses after the war. [Letter from LP to T. L. Thompson
1943-10-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
- Letter from Robert A Millikan to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs him that the administration of the Institute does not wish to
put on any limitations whatever further than those that are placed by NDRC and the Patent Office. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Jr., Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Is sending
the material on to the committee. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Edward E. Hughes RE: Thanks him for his report and asks him to finish up the research on a few of the
projects. Asks if he would be willing to publish a report on the β-triglycine. [Note from Hughes to LP 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
- Letter from Prof. Robert. A. Millikan, Cal Tech, to LP RE: Requests LP complete the proposed paper on immunology for the December
27th meeting of the Physical Society. Adds that he can inform Bridge and Darrow if LP agrees. [Letter form LP to Millikan 1943-10-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #247, file:(Millikan, Robert)]
- Summary of CMR Chem 1 from July 1942 through September 30, 1943; Summary of Immunochemistry for September 1943; Summary of
NDRC Chem 1c from July 1942 through September 30, 1943. International Certificate of Vaccination for Ava Helen Pauling in
Paris France. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950:
Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
- Summary of NDRC Chem 13 from January 1, 1943 through September 30, 1943. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California
Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
- Letter from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs him that he has obtained permission to reveal information about the oxygen instrument.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him that they are applying to the WPB for
permission to outfit an animal room. Encloses the application. Requests that it be sent on to Mr. Faris. [Filed under LP Science:
(Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. T. C. Daniels, University of California. RE: Pleased to accept the invitation to speak at the December
meeting. Has some reservations about it, may have to withdraw in a couple weeks. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, to LP. RE: Asks that they be informed when LP has enough time to do a speaking
tour. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Raymond Birge to LP RE: States that he has spoken with Darrow about the title of LP’s paper for the December 27
meeting of the American Physical Society. Goes on to list other participants and suggested time length for the presentation.
[Letter from LP to Darrow 1943-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
- Letter from Chester R. Heck, Director, College Division, American Book Company, RE: Informs him that he will be resigning
from the American Book Company to work for the Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. [Letter from LP to Heck 1943-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Director of National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel, War Manpower
Commission RE: Replies that he is returning the “Survey of Personnel in Departments of Chemistry” issued by them July 31,
1943. [Letter from Carmichael to Department Head of Chemistry 1943-07-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Morgan Ward RE: States that a man may be available to teach mathematics during the coming semester but
will not know until the end of the current semester. [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, lecture quiz, recitation, laboratory, final
examination, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Receipt for transmitting one classified report from LP to H. F. Helmholz. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfiled, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Shall be pleased to attend a Panel
Meeting. Informs him that the 10th or the 13th of December is best, but can make a special trip. [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: Informs him that he will be unable to attend the Executive Committee
meeting on October 15th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Can’t think of a good candidate for the
Fellowships. Shall send the CIT information as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial
Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, University of California. RE: Thanks him for his evaluation of Yost’s work. [Filed
under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from J.T. Fuess, Chemical Sales Division, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Acknowledges his letter regarding the fatal
accident involving Ethyl Chlorocarbonate. Requests publication of the incident be delayed until the company has fully studied
the matter. Requests information regarding when the bottle in question was purchased. [Letters from LP to Eastman Kodak 1943-10-01, from Fuess to LP 1943-10-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Memo from LP to Members of the Staff of the Gates and Crellin Laboratories RE: Outlines procedures for the staff member in
charge in case of an emergency in order to aid the work of the Pasadena Fire Department and Rescue Squad. [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 Prof. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State College, RE: Sends changes in formulas appearing
in LP’s chapter of Gilman’s book. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
- Postcard from John T. Tate, Editor, The Physical Review, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of the manuscript “On the Term Values
of X-Ray Spectra” by Tsi-ming Hu. [Letter from LP to Tate 1943-10-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from Dr. C. A. Johnson, Secretary, Illinois Chapter of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: Invites LP to give a lecture on 1944-01-26 in Chicago while LP is there for the American Chemiscal Society meeting. States that the Chapter is made up of science faculty,
students would attend, and everyone would be interested in LP’s antigen and antibody work. [Letter from LP to Dr. C. A. Johnson
1943-10-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his note. Informs him that meeting
in December would be satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from T. C. Daniels, Vice-Chairman, California Section, to LP. RE: Pleased to hear that LP will be speaking at the December
meeting. Asks for a photograph of him in their newsletter. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from LP to Raymond Birge, cc: R.A. Millikin, RE: Responds that he will specifically speak on immunochemistry, and for
any length of time that he is assigned. [Letter from Birge to LP 1943-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
- Letter from LP to T. L. Thompson, 1st Lt., Ord. Dept., Black Hills Ordnance Depot, RE: States they enjoyed having Thompson visit and he would like it if Thompson
attended lectures at Cal Tech after the war. [Letter from T. L. Thompson to LP 1943-10-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.8]
- Memorandum from Marston T. Bogert, Columbia University. RE: Calls attention to the fact that they can nominate people for
the Award in Pure Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.1]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Send the Articles of Incorporation of Cit
and the By-laws of the Board of Trustees. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945),
Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Form letter from George Pegram, Treasurer, A.P.S., to LP RE: Requests the return of the September copy of the Physical Review.
(Note in pencil at bottom: Ret’d 10/13/43 Sept. 1-15 issue of Phys. Rev.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American
Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif Tel. Co. 2 months” $12.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. 2 months” $17.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $8.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Troy Laundry. 2 months” $14.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. L. White. Oranges” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Receipt for receiving a registered article from LP to H. F. Helmholz
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur J. Hill, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, RE: Sends his comments on John T. Maynard,
who LP has heard will be working as a Teaching Fellow at Yale. Notes he was a graduate student at Cal Tech, but left before
completing his PhD or fulfilling his teaching contract. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence
1943)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, Cal Tech, RE: Replies that he has already written Darrow agreeing to give a talk on
immunochemistry at the December 27th meeting. [Letter from Millikan to LP 1943-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #247, file:(Millikan, Robert)]
- Writes cheque to “C. J. Gould. To Oct. 8" $20.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $12.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University. RE: Informs him of prices for amino acids. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work re: Oxypolygelatin): #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from Wayne W. Johnson, Assistant Personnel Director, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, to LP RE: States
that Dr. Ralph William Spitzer has given LP’s name as a reference. Describes the Metallurgical Laboratory and what they look
for in staff members, and asks for LP’s opinion on Spitzer. [Letter from LP to Mr. Wayne W. Johnson 1943-10-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Letter fro Dix M. Jones, Auditor, to Dr. J. Murray Luck, AAAS. RE: Informs him that transactions for the year ending on September
30th, 1943 were audited in detail. Has found them fair. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science,
1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. F. Smith, Delaware Section. RE: Is unable to accept the invitation to speak. [Filed under LP Science:
(American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Note from Dr. Herbert Brown to LP RE: Reports that the Board of the American Philosophical Society has given him a grant for
equipment. Under separate cover sends samples of lithide and sodide, developed in conjunction with his war work. Describes
their properties and some interesting reactions. [Letter from LP to Brown 1943-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
- Letter from Walter Murphy, Editor, Chemical and Engineering News to LP RE: Requests he fill out the enclosed questionnaire
and submit a photograph. (Note in bottom margin: “Sent Summary + Photo 10/15/43 JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74,
file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Thomas J. Hetherman, Jr. RE: Informs him that they do have a need for both graduate teaching assistants
and research assistants on war research projects. Notes that they will be sending application blanks concerning the first
option and that Hetherman should send LP his transcripts if he is interested in doing war research. [Letter from Hetherman
to LP 1943-10-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from Patricia, sister, to AHP RE: Informs AHP that mother went to the hospital on the previous night, and her condition
is bad, but not critical. [Filed under AHP’s Parents: George Richard Miller and Elnora Ellen Gard Miller- Genealogy, Biographical
Information, and Correspondence: Box # 3.023, Folder 23.7]
- Letter form LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager. RE: Hopes to be able to give two or three talks, though he can’t
do a whole tour. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. C. Daniels, University of California. RE: Encloses a photograph, a biographical sketch, and a brief
extract. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Requests a bulletin or
circular describing the chemistry curriculum. Would find it very helpful to receive a catalog each year. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Biographical information sent to TX Daniels for publiucation in “The Vortex” 10/13/43. [Filed under Biographical Updates and
Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.1]
- 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]
- Bill from Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence:
Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to LP. RE: Explains a couple problems he has seen with the oxygen meters. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from Dan N. Campbell, Assistant Professor of Immunochemistry, to War Production Board. RE: Supports the request for
construction material. Gives details of their projects. Explains the need for metal. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to War Production Board. RE: Explains the need for construction materials to build the housing facilities for
animals. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), #13.004 File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. A. Johnson, Illinois Chapter of the Sigma Xi, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept Johnson’s invitation
to speak before the Illinois Chapter of the Sigma Xi. States his speech for the American Chemical Society will deal with the
chemical side of the antibody work. Hopes he can speak for the Chapter sometime after the war. [Letters from Dr. C. A. Johnson
to LP 1943-10-08, 1943-10-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Telegram from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him of the need to submit a newly
revised and complete set of forms CMR-9. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), #13.004
File 4.1]
- Letter from J. T. Fuess, Chemical Sales Division, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Sends results of their investigation into
the nature of Ethyl Chlorocarbonate in connection with the fatal accident at the Gates and Crellin labs. Reports that their
have been no other instances of fatalities, and that the calcium carbonate is added as a stabilizer to prevent the build-up
of pressure. Suggests the cause of death may have been from inhalation of the vapor, as skin contact should not be fatal.
Encloses samples of bottle labels for comparison. [Letters from Fuess to LP 1943-10-07, from LP to Fuess (undated)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944,
1951, 1957)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, RE: Regrets he has been unable to find
a copy of his freshman text to send to Mellor as requested in the letter to the registrar. Adds that the book is incomplete
and he has plans to rewrite and publish after the war. Hopes that someday he and AHP will make a trip to Australia. [Notes
from Mellor to Registrar received 1943-08-20, to LP 1944-01-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from Edwin R. Embree, Julius Rosenwald Fund, to LP RE: Encloses the statement for the 1944 fellowship programs and
gives the instructions for application. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. LB Slichter RE: States that Dr. Shaffer is willing to supervise operation of the punched card machines.
Suggests he be paid $5.00 per hour for this work. [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 Registrar RE: States that he will begin lectures in The Nature of the Chemical Bond once a week for a number
of semesters. Suggests one semester hour of credit given and suggests course numbers. [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 for OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Rough draft of monthly report for OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2]
- Propositions Submitted by Herbert Sargent for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising
of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. H. Thiences, University of Southern California. RE: Explains the method for testing the oxypolygelatin
on dogs. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific war Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Memorandum from A. N. Richards to All Contractors and Responsible Investigators. RE: Use of conscientious objectors in connection
with OSRD (CMR) research projects. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004
File 4.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Wayne W. Johnson, Assistant Personnel Director, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE:
States he has known Dr. Ralph Spitzer for six years and considers him to be an able, well-trained physical chemist and would
be of use to the Laboratory. [Letter from Wayne W. Johnson to LP 1943-10-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for sending the information
regarding CIT. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Writes cheque to “Hoolian” $5.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
- Letter from Dr. Paul Emmet, Columbia University, Division of War Research, RE: Inquires about LP’s health. Sends a request
for Chemists, Chemical Engineers, and Physicists to work on a war research project he is heading up while on leave from Johns
Hopkins. Remarks that he realizes LP probably has no one to recommend as Cal Tech is also heavily involved in war research.
Encloses information blanks. [Letter from LP to Emmett 1943-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
- 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 S. S. Prentiss. [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]
- Letter from T. C. Daniels, University of California, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of his photo, biographical sketch, and
abstract. Looks forward to seeing him. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box
# 14.003 File 3.1]
- Notes from National Academy-Section of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box
# 14.018 File 18.3]
- Writes cheque to “Arepsy? Bookstores” $9.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from Patricia, sister, to AHP RE: Updates AHP on mother’s condition and recent news in the family, especially mentioning
Clay’s finances. [Filed under AHP’s Parents: George Richard Miller and Elnora Ellen Gard Miller- Genealogy, Biographical
Information, and Correspondence: Box # 3.023, Folder 23.7]
- Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Final Examination. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
- Letter from Philip A. Shaffer, Jr., Research Fellow, Cal Tech, to J.C. McPherson, IBM, cc: LP, RE: Describes the punched card
tables in use at Cal Tech. Informs McPherson that LP has given permission to the National Research Council to publish the
information. Adds that more detailed information may be found in the manuscripts that LP sent to Schroedel two years ago.
[Letter from McPherson to LP 1943-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from Harold H. Strain, Div. of Plant Biology, Carnegie Institution of Washington, to LP RE: Discusses some issues pertaining
to the stereochemistry of the carotenoids. Discusses a number of these structures in detail, including diagrams. Asks LP’s
on the structures he has proposed. [Letter from LP to Prof. Harold H. Strain 1943-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Letter from Claude C. Gillum, Managing Owner, to T. C. Daniels, Vice-Chairman. RE: Informs him of the reservation of a room
for LP. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1]
- Letter form Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, to LP. RE: Informs him that he can accept any speaking engagements he feels
he is able to fulfill. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File
3.1]
- Receipt for “An Experimental Test of the Framework theory of Antigen-Antibody Precipitation” sent to John Simon Guggenheim
Memorial Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Letter from Dr. Norris W. Rakestraw, Editor, Journal of Chemical Education, to LP RE: Requests a planographed copy of LP’s
general chemistry text in use at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Rakestraw 1943-10-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of Chemical Education)]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, to Committee on Medical Research. RE:
Requests a new supply of abstract blanks. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box
# 13.004 File 4.1]
- Writes cheque to “War Chest” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
- Letter from Fred T. Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Requests a response
to his letter of September 10th, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown RE: Congratulates him on the grant, thanks him for the samples, and will send reports
from the x-ray examination. [Note from Brown to LP 1943-10-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
- Memo from LP to Dr. Corey RE: Asks him to have Soldate prepare photographs of the lithide and sodide received from Dr. Brown.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Emmett, Pupin Physics Laboratory, Columbia University, RE: Remarks that he had heard Emmett was
on the Columbia project. Mentions he may see him in January or February while East on Guggenheim business. Adds that he is
doing well, and that AHP is currently in Portland, as her mother passed on the day before yesterday. Reports that they two
are looking for people to help with their war research, and have just sent off some researchers to another project site. Adds
that sometimes it is good to change research sites. [Letters from Emmett to LP 1943-10-18, 1943-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
- Letter from LP to Chester R. Heck, Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, RE: Writes he is glad to hear of Heck’s new job and sends
his best wishes. [Letter from Heck to LP 1943-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
- Letter from J. Lee Kavanau to LP RE: Sends two of his manuscripts to LP for criticism at the suggestion of Dr. Brockway, with
whom he worked while an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. Notes that he is currently a physicist at the University
of California. [Letter form LP to Kavanau 1943-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Harold H. Strain, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Stanford University, RE: Discusses the previous
letter by Strain regarding the structure of various carotenoids. [Letters from Harold H. Strain to LP 1943-10-20, 1943-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Erle M. Billings. RE: Informs him that the catalog from 1940-41 was the last one issued. Has a catalog
in the course of preparation. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Norris W. Rakestraw, Editor, Journal of Chemical Education, RE: Regrets that he has no more copies of
his chemistry text, but mentions that they may print more mimeographed versions for coming freshman classes. Notes that he
may publish a finished version in the future. [Letter from Rakestraw to LP 1943-10-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of Chemical Education)]
- Note [author unknown]: “Two weeks ago, as Linda, and Crellin (age 6) and I were riding to school, I asked Crellin, “How many
days are there in September?” For a minute he said nothing - I repeated the question, and he said “I’m figuring it out”, and
then, a few seconds later, “Sixty”. I said “why do you say ‘sixty’?”, to which he answered “Well- ‘Thirty days half September’
- if half of September is thirty days, September is sixty days.” [Written at bottom of page: “Aunt’s pay”.] [Filed under LP
Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.2]
- Letter from LP to Admiral R. G. Holmes. RE: Gives details on the submarine model of the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science
Box 13.002 File 2.1
- Letter from Fred Helmholz, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, to LP. RE: Apologizes for the delay in sending back a receipt.
[Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1]
- Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS. RE: Informs him that the meetings of the Pacific Division of the AAAS have been
canceled for the duration of the war. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964),
Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. to LP RE: Sends questions on the phenomenon occurring
when ‘non-conducting’ materials are expose to a high frequency field. Discusses his current work with nitrogen pentoxide.
[Letter from LP to Caesar 1943-11-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from C. A. Johnson, Secretary, Illinois Chapter of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: Regrets that LP cannot come to address the
Chapter, and asks LP to notify him if the schedule changes or if LP will be in Chicago at a later date. [Letter from LP to
Dr. C. A. Johnson 1943-10-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Letter from Kathleen B. Stiles, Junior Administrative Assistant, Office of Scientific Researchand Development, to LP. RE:
Informs him that they have forwarded the application to the War Production Board. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War
Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1]
- Note from Syd Fasken to LP RE: Informs LP that he will come see him in his office at Cal Tech on November 6, as recommended
by his father, to discuss considering Cal Tech. (Note in pencil: “Acknowledged 11/1/43.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from LP to J. Lee Kavanau RE: Sends his comments on Kavanau’s manuscripts. Suggests he obtain more experience before
undertaking the writing of scientific papers. Also suggests he work on his spelling. Invites Kavanau to come see him to discuss
the papers in detail if he is ever in Pasadena. [Letters from Kavanau to LP 1943-10-23, 1943-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Memo from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Has been advised that the final voucher is being held without payment in OEMsr 326 because
they lack the list of disclosures or inventions made on this contract. Are marking a copy of this letter for Lloyd Spenser’s
attention. Should take action at this time to recover money expended during the term of OEMsr 326. [Letter from LP to Stevenson
1943-11-05] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Committee has asked for a
formal vote from the panel regarding Deuel’s proposal. Asks LP to contact Deuel and ask more questions regarding the project.
[Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Requests LP give a talk before
the Chemistry Colloquium on January 28 at 4:00 p.m., the day after his Julius Stieglitz memorial lecture for the Chicago section
of the ACS. Offers for LP to stay at his house and lunch with the department at the university club. Hopes Yost has recovered.
[Letter from LP to Gucker 1943-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Letter from Paul Emmett, Pupin Physics Laboratories, Columbia University, to LP RE: Thanks him for the letter and adds that
he will keep in mind the idea of exchanging researchers. Expresses his sorrow at AHP’s mother’s death. Hopes to see LP when
he is in New York. [Letters from LP to Emmett 1943-10-23, 1943-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
- Letter from J. Lee Kavanau to LP RE: Thanks him for the comments on his manuscripts. States that his true interests are in
biology and that he has been preparing a book on evolution. Notes that the two papers he sent LP were written in one night
during a break from work on the book, thus explaining their shabby grammar and spelling. Asks if there is anything of value
for publication in the papers. [Letters from LP to Kavanau 1943-10-28, 1943-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
- Propositions Submitted by Richard Byrd Escue Jr. for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching
and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
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