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< November  1943 > S M T W T F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 In Chicago 24 In Chicago 25 In Washington, D.C. 26 In Washington, D.C. 27 In Washington, D.C. 28 In Chicago 29 30         Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. November 1 Back to Top Letter from A. G. Anderson, Braun Corporation to LP RE: Sends information on the ethyl chlorocarbonate that the Gates and Crellin Labs ordered from the Eastman Kodak Company through the Braun Corporation. [Letter from LP to Eastman Kodak 1943-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)] Note from Reba Paeff Mirsky to LP RE: Informs him that a committee at the Rockefeller Institute is reviewing Dr. Mirsky’s work and may possibly extend his contract. Asks that LP help find suitable job offers so that the board of directors feels it worth their while to keep Mirsky. Mentions that she has been working part-time as a music instructor and conductor at her daughter’s high school. Invites LP to stay with them on his next trip to New York. [Letters from LP to Mirsky 1943-05-03, 1943-11-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)] Letter from LP to Macmillan Company RE: Requests three additional desk copies of Noyes and Swift’s “Qualitative Chemical Analysis” for new instructors in freshman chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Informs him of his negative vote regarding Dov and Raaf’s request for extension for contract. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Encloses two copies of a statement from Mr. Feigen. Votes in the affirmative on Dr. Deuel’s request. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from L. M. Henderson, Chairman, to Jury of the Willard Gibbs Award. RE: Informs them of the nominees for the Gibbs Award. Encloses the contributions and qualifications of each nominee. Asks that the ballot be returned promptly. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] November 2 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. G. V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. RE: Discusses the heating of nonconducting materials in a high frequency field. Asks if Caesar has been working with producing nitrogen nitrocellulose. [Letters from Caesar to LP 1943-10-27, 1943-11-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Manuscript, Typescript, Correspondence: To the Science Congress of the Tenth Anniversary Congress of the National Council of American Soviet Friendship [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1943a.5] Letter from LP to Reuben E Wood. RE: Informs him of the progress on Major Ribal’s instrument. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Receipt for II-5-4996. Sent from Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Memorandum from K. A. Jacobson, Purchasing Agent, to LP. RE: Informs him of the receipt of the application by WPB. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Memo from J. P. Youtz, to Mr. Lloyd Spencer. RE: Paraphrases a bulletin sent out by the Committee on Medical Research of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. M. T. O’Shaughnessy, National Defense Research Committee. RE: gives reasons for the delay in his reply. Informs him that the final report is being polished and will be sent soon. Informs him of the amount of money remaining on the contract. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] November 3 Back to Top Letter from F. B. Lincoln, Administrative Assistant, Section 17.1, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs that the oximeters are ready for distribution. Requests to know his present desire. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] November 4 Back to Top 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. Frank T. Gucker, Jr., Chemistry Department, Northwestern University, RE: Regrets he will have to decline the invitation to speak at the Chemistry Colloquium on January 28, as he already has committed to attend meetings of section 8 of the NDRC and the Committee of Selection for the Guggenheim foundation. Notes that he looks forward to more leisurely visits after the war. Adds that Yost seems improved and they anticipate his complete recovery. [Letter form Gucker to LP 1943-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to J. Lee Kavanau RE: Replies that he is glad to know that the papers were written in a short time, as it means that Kavanau may be capable of true scientific work. Adds that Kavanau should realize that a publishable paper is the result of months’ work, and that he should devote his time to the hard work required to succeed in science rather than copying others’ data. [Letter from Kavanau to LP 1943-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Alexander S. Weiner, M. D.. RE: Is sending another set of available reprints of his articles. Knows that Dr. Boyd has a strong desire to avoid accepting the framework theory. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] November 5 Back to Top Postcard from William Howell to LP RE: Writes that he has accepted a Marine Radar Commission as the Signal Corps Electronics Teaching program has ended. Informs LP that another friend, P.N. Wells, will be picking up the encyclopedias, as Mrs. Young is ill and unable to do it. [Letter from LP to Howell 1943-09-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O Co.” $4.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: States the box of food is wonderful. They are traveling in old tourist class Pulmans which are dirty. Arizona was beautiful but New Mexico and Texas is not as impressive. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Letter from LP to E. P. Stevenson. RE: Has been called to his attention that they have not yet submitted to the Office of Scientific Research and Development a final report and an invention report under contract OEMsr 326. Are now preparing the two documents. Asks if it is acceptable to combine the final reports for OEMsr 326 and OEMsr 584. Asks the same of the invention reports. [Memo from Youtz to LP 1943-10-28, Letter from Prentiss to LP 1943-11-19] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Memo from Lloyd Spencer to LP. RE: Attaches a letter from Mr. Youtz. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Minutes from the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS, on October 15th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members. RE; Informs them that the meeting will be confined to members. Informs them of the program. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] November 6 Back to Top Letter from Ruth W. Kingman, Executive Secretary of Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play, to Committee Members RE: informs of recent telegram sent to Washington DC., regarding the disturbance at Tule Lake, and informs of recent successful trip to Washington DC. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box # 5.001, Folder1.2] Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, The Science Press, RE: Submits for publication in Science “A Simplified Lyophil Apparatus,” by Dr. D. H. Campbell and Dr. David Pressman. [Letter from J. McKeen Cattell to LP 1943-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #374.6] November 7 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Bullocks” $44.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Troy Laundry” $3.32 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Model” $24.49 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co.” $12.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP, LP, Pete Linda and Crellie RE: Sends his new address in Texas. Complains about the unbearable salty water. States that apparently half the cadets will wash out. He is down to the last orange food Mom fixed Doesn’t think he will be home for a long time, probably a year or more. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] November 8 Back to Top Letter from William Astbury to LP RE: Asks if LP has published the promised work on the use of Hollerith calculating machines for the summation in X-ray crystal analysis. States that he would like a copy, and if necessary he can put through an official request through his government as they are also doing war-related work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Astbury, William T, 1937-1961)] Letter from Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. to LP RE: Responds that they have been producing nitrogen nitrocelluloses. Includes discussion and a blueprint of the nitrations. (Note in red pencil on back: table reflecting calculations) [Letters from LP to Caesar 1943-11-02, 1943-11-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Reba Paeff Mirsky RE: Replies that he is glad to hear that Mirsky may have his appointment renewed, and agrees to help in any way he can. Mentions that the war has created unusual circumstances for many Institutes and universities. Sends family news and adds that he will be in Washington the week after next and in New York towards the end of January. [Note from Mirsky to LP 1943-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)] Writes cheque to “Am Phys Soc. Dues” $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms” $14.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: The word “Polar”, Electric Poles, Classical Theory, Dielectric constant, and Dipole Moment [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5] Receipt for transmitting classified material from LP to Dr. Louise Kelley. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Encloses a proposal for extension of contract of Moore and Kessel. Asks LP to talk to Raulston on it to get full information. Extensive handwritten notes on bottom of page. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that Walthew Barnes has applied for a change of status. Asks for records of his courses since he first applied. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] November 9 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Am Chem Soc Dues” $17.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “HL Byram. 1st Inst. County Taxes” $180.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “First Fed. Nov 1 Payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. Nov. 1 Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Letter from F. S. Bacon, Assistant to E. P. Stevenson, Chief, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that S. S. Prentiss will be sending him the reports from OEMsr-326 and OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Mrs. Joan Shaver, CalTech, RE: States that Shaver’s services will no longer be needed in the Gates Laboratory Office after November 23rd, and suggests she try to transfer to another job on campus by talking to Mr. Youtz in the Business Office. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Letter from M. T. O’Shaughnessy, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him that he will recommend formal termination of the contract when the reports are received. Requests to be immediately informed if LP would like a time extension. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for receiving a confidential final report from Marcia D. Campbell, Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.2] Letter from Arthur L Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Encloses a requests for renewal of contract from Dr. Lawrence and Hamilton. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from A. F. Smith, Delaware Section, to LP. RE: Glad to hear of his willingness to talk on April 1944. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] November 10 Back to Top Letter from Dr. T. A. Geissman, Central Engineering Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Requests LP comment on Geissman’s idea for a new device to measure the liquid level in liquid air fractionating columns. (Note in left margin: “If columns are of iron might be trouble. Values of X are —. Ask a physicist.”) [Letter from LP to Geissman 1943-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $9.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Elma McFarland. Music lessons for Linda” $6.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Writes cheque to “Dr. D.W. Cady. Testing Linus Jr’s & Peter’s eyes” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Chemistry 1b. Notice for instructors concerning the assignment, recitation, laboratory, grading of unknowns, and the lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.6] Letter from LP to DR. F. B. Lincoln. RE: Informs him that his work on Oxygen will end in December so they will not need either of the two models of the oximeter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of NDRC Chem 1c from July 1942 through October 31, 1942. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Arnold O. Beckman. RE: Informs him that an oximeter for use in airplanes has been developed by NDRC. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Memo from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of CMR Chem 1 from July 1942 through October 31, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Harold H. Strain, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Stanford University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the clarification in the past letter. Asks more questions about the structure of prolycopene and stilbene, and about the bonds in carotenoid molecules. [Letters from LP to Prof. Harold H. Strain 1943-10-23, 1943-11-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Letter from LP to General W. C. Kabrich, Egewood Arsenal. RE: Requests 5 grams of isomer II to be sent to him. Would like to have a copy of the Edgewood Arsenal Technical Report No. NATR 335. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] November 11 Back to Top Letter from Raymond Birge to LP RE: Informs him that he will be the first invited member to present, after No. 6 of the contributors. Mentions that fifteen papers will be presented and length must be kept to 40 minutes. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)] Letter from Dr. George T. Felbeck, Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation, to LP RE: Requests his opinions on Drs. Chia-Si Lu, Horace Russell, Stanley Swingle, and Charles Coryell as candidates for a research project at the corporation. [Letter from LP to Felbeck 1943-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Wayne W. Johnson, Asst. Personnel Director, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests LP send a statement on Edwin N. Lassettre as he has applied for a position on the research staff of a defense project. [Leter from LP to Johnson 1943-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from J. McKeen Cattell, Editorial Dept., Science, to LP RE: Accepts the manuscript “A Simplified Lyophil Apparatus” for publication, and states proof will be sent to LP. [Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen 1943-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #374.6] Memo from W. R. Scott to LP. RE: Status of Contract OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, to LP. RE: Explains the misunderstanding about the “Questionnaire.” [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] November 12 Back to Top Handwritten letter from Tom Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Asks him to support his request to renew his contract. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] November 13 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. RE: Thanks him for the chart on the nitration of cellulose by nitrogen pentoxide, and discusses interpretation of the data. [Letters from Caesar to LP 1943-11-08, 1943-11-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Harold H. Strain, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Stanford University, RE: Discusses some of the thoughts surrounding stilbene isomerization and other processes. States he was confused by the argument made in the last paragraph of Strain’s letter. [Letter from Harold H. Strain to LP 1943-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Returns a copy of the request of extension of contract from Lawrence and Hamilton. Votes in the affirmative. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from Secretary to Dr. Raulston, to LP. RE: Sends the enclosed proposal. Asks that he forward the copies to Bloomfield, who should forward them on to Naffziger. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] November 14 Back to Top Letter from LP to Bacon Ke, Wu Han University, RE: Suggests that he wait until after the war to consider pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Also recommends that he come with sufficient funds for the first year, as it is better to apply for a graduate assistantship after having known the professors. [Letter from Ke to LP 1943-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr. to AHP RE: States he is glad to hear she is working but doesn’t want her to overwork herself. Says life is becoming more enjoyable. Describes the shots he received for immunization and the mental tests he had to take. Outlines the cadet schedule. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] November 15 Back to Top Letter from Patricia, sister, to AHP RE: Shares news since AHP left and specifically mentions Mother’s will. Expresses that she knew what was in it, but was surprised to see that AHP was mentioned and given $300. [Filed under AHP Siblings: Genealogy, Biographical Information, and Correspondence: Box # 3.026, Folder 26.8] Letter from LP to Mr. Keese RE: State that LP checked the work in Ch 1a and decided that there is no justification to change the grade of F. States that the best plan for him would be to repeat Ch 1a and Ch 1b. [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] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to J. H. Rushton. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Handwritten notes from talk with Dean Raulston. RE: Purpose of experiments of Moore and Kessel. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] November 16 Back to Top Letter from Patricia, sister, to AHP RE: Mentions surprise to receive letter from AHP after just mailing one to AHP yesterday. Shares news of Peggy, George’s daughter in Syracuse, the nice weather in Oregon, and having Saturday and Sunday off from work that week. [Filed under AHP Siblings: Genealogy, Biographical Information, and Correspondence: Box # 3.026, Folder 26.8] ] Letter from Robert B. Corey to Professor William H. Pickoring RE: States that Dr. Pressman consented to assume his duties as the representative of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering on the Sigma Xi nominating 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 Dr Fred T. Wall, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois to LP RE: Says they are intending to expand the physical chemical end of their rubber research program, and wants to know if he has any promising candidates available who would be interested in physical chemistry studies on rubber. [Letter from LP to Wall 1943-12-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.2] Letter from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Discusses recent developments. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] November 17 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. George Felbeck, Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation RE: Sends his opinions concerning Drs. Chia-si Lu, Horace Russell, Stanley Swingle, and Charles Coryell as candidates for the research team at the corporation. [Letters from Felbeck to LP 1943-11-11, 1943-11-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. T. A. Giessman, University of Pennsylvania, RE: Suggests that Giessman’s idea for a practical method of measuring liquid levels in fractionating columns might work if the columns are made of steel. Recommends Giessman discuss the concept with a physicist at his University, or send a detailed description to him for further comment. [Letter from Giessman to LP 1943-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter form LP to Wayne W. Johnson, Asst. Personnel Director, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. Edwin N. Lassettre as requested. [Letter from Johnson to LP 1943-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1943)] Chemistry 1b. Notice for instructors concerning the assignment, laboratory, recitation, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.6] Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him that he has written to Loeb on his behalf. Informs him of his travel plans and when it would be possible to have a conversation. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. C. H. Thienes, University of Southern California. RE: Informs him that he has asked Dr. Campbell to look into the best way to get the work done. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box #13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Surgeons. RE: Is writing to say that he has been much interested in the results which Addis has obtained on his preparation. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Box # 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Informs him that he will be in the Bay Region on December 13-14. Will be in San Francisco again before long. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Memorandum from Mrs. Albers- War Training Office, to Miss Judy Rooke. RE: Informs her of the courses completed by Mr. Walthew Turner. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] November 18 Back to Top Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: States he was happy to receive their letters. He needs socks, no underwear but white handkerchiefs as they get used for many things. States he is broke but is due some travel pay at some point. Request a shoe stamp. Encloses the key to his overnight bag. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Hopes to see him in Washington on November 26th. Tells him of an idea about penicillin. Hopes they can do some work on it. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5] Letter from LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager. RE: Informs him of the courses completed by Mr. Walthew Turner Barnes. [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: Is anxious to be informed of the date of the Committee of Selection meeting. Asks if they can settle on a second meeting date before the first meeting. Needs to make arrangements far in advance. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] November 19 Back to Top Digest of Executive Order 9250 RE: “Providing for the Stabilization of the National Economy.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Donald S. Clark RE: Sends information about Mr. Steven Beard, a young metallurgist. [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 S.S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Finds no objections in filing one report to cover both contracts OEMsr 326 and OEMst 584. If there are any more inventions under those contracts, LP should fill out Record of Invention forms and submit them. [Letter from LP to Stevenson 1943-11-05] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Encloses two lists of equipment and supplies which are in the inventory of Contract No. OEMsr-103. Requests permission to transfer the material from the first list to Contract No. OEMsr-418 and the material from the second list to Contract No. OEMsr-881. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Letter from LP to Dr.A. L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Returns the proposal for extension. has talked with Raulston, who thinks the project very promising. has also talked with Moore, who is well trained. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from LP to Dr. A. L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Encloses three copies of a proposal for contract in medical research by Moore and Kessel. Recommends that the contract be approved. Votes affirmative. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital, to LP. RE: Looks forward to seeing him in December. Asks for more information on Moore and Kessel. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Has discusses the question on the chemistry of sugars. Suggests consideration of Wolfrom of Ohio State to write it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] November 20 Back to Top Letter from Dr. George T. Felbeck to LP, Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation RE: Thanks him for his letter and the recommendations concerning the formation of a research team. [Letter from LP to Felbeck 1943-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP, LP, Pete, Lin and Crellie RE: Discusses the Texas climate, asks for some items. The first is a dog chain, includes diagram of how to fix the tags. The second is asking for an iron, a fancy hat, shoes and pants that match his blouse. Asks about the garden, front walk and Linda’s Scout activities. Wishes tests would be administered to know what is coming up. States its about time Pete washed the car “that should be a job of the oldest of the offspring available” [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] November 22 Back to Top Bill from Polytechnic Elementary School for Crellin’s Tuition, Books, Training Material, Fees. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.2] Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: States he has taken a job at the Oceanographic Institution, talks about buying a house in Wood’s Hole and how he likes the town and weather. The work at the Institution should be interesting and better than what he was previously doing at NACA. Thank LP for recommending him for the position. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that the first meeting will be January 29-30. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his note. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] November 23 Back to Top Memo from K. A. Jacobson, to Mr. Barrett. RE: Informs him that they have received an allotment of controlled materials and authorization to begin construction from the War Production Board. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Records, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter about Kessel and Moore’s project. Is sending it to Washington with his comments. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] November 24 Back to Top Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Oct 31 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $33.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Nov 24 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $933.34 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Chemistry 1b Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning laboratory, recitation, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6] Memo from WR Stott to LP RE: Status of the Chemistry 12 Contract No. OEMsr-753. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2] Letter from Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Surgeons, to LP. RE: Hopes that Addis’ contract has been approved. Can not say for sure yet. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.1] Telegram from Judith Rooke to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him of LP’s Washington address. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] November 25 Back to Top Magazine Article: “Linus Carl Pauling...”, [biographical sketch] Chemical and Engineering News, November 25, 1943. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.6] November 26 Back to Top Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Record, to LP. RE: Encloses a requests for extension of contract from Weymouth. Asks for his vote on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Informs them that there needs to be an authoritative treatment of the chemistry of sugars. Asks for their opinion on the subject. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that January 29-30 is impossible for the first meeting. Asks if January 22-23 will do. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] November 27 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Gilbert N. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Discusses the paper LP and Zechmeister recently published. Suggests they look over Lewis and Bigeleisen’s two papers on the same subject in the last issue of the JACS. (Notes in margins by LP RE: discusses Lewis’ comments.) [Letter from LP to Lewis 1943-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #216, file:(Lewis, G.N. Correspondence)] Bill from Manoukian Bors, Oriental Rugs & Carpets. $324.00. Note: Paid in full [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.1] Letter from William Krigbaum to LP RE: confirms receipt of letter of seventeenth and application blanks. Inquires whether he should delay his application until mid-year grades are filed. [Reply from LP 1943-12-02] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2] Letter from L. M. Henderson, Chairman, Chicago Section, to Jury of the Willard Gibbs Award. RE: Informs them of the two remaining names on the ballot. Requests that they return their ballots promptly. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] November 28 Back to Top Status of the Chemisty 1-C Contract No. OEMse-584. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2] November 29 Back to Top Letter from Prof. J. Franklin Lewis, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas City, to LP RE: Asks LP to recommend a candidate for a position opening in analytical or physical chemistry at the University of Kansas City. [Letter from LP to 1943-12-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque to “Pat Briggs. Telephone to Linus Lucile, etx” $3.87 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1] Letter from D. S. Tarbell, Assistant Prof. of Organic Chemistry, University of Rochester, to Dr. C. E. Redemann, Toxicity Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: States that he would like to set up a semimicro Kjeldahl apparatus and requests a reprint of Redemann’s article. Handwritten at the bottom: “Dear Judy, Will you please send a reprint of this article to Dr. Tarbell for me? I have a bit of news for you: I was married the day before Thanksgiving. This has come as a surprise to most of my friends, but I am not really so much different from other people as most people thought me to be. Best regards, Ernie.” Other notes written on the upper part of the page. [Letter from C. Ernst Redemann to Dr. D. S. Tarbell 1943-12-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.8] Letter from JH Sturdivant to Mr. JP Youts RE: States three reasons for increasing the wage rates of Bill Schuelke and Arnold S. Wilmott to $1.36 per hour. [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 Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Shall try to get Naffziger to have lunch with them on December 14th. Informs him that he is entitled to having his travel paid. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Would like to receive a copy of the new catalog when it is published. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Sends some books by a few of the Fellows. Asks if February 2-3 is acceptable for the first meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18] November 30 Back to Top Letter from Dr. G.V. Caesar, Lab Director, Stein, Hall & Company, Inc. RE: Continues discussion of the nitration data on nitrogen pentoxide. [Letter from LP to Caesar 1943-11-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Nov 30 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Letter from LP to Mr. JP Youtz RE: Requests availability certificate be issued to Joan Shaver. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]

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