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- The serological properties of simple substances. VII. A quantitative theory of the inhibition by haptens of the precipitation
of heterogeneous antisera with antigens, and comparison with experimental results for polyhaptenic simple substances and for
azoproteins. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66 (May 1944): 784-792. Written by: Linus Pauling, David Pressman, and Allan L. Grossberg.
[Filed under: LP Publications, 1944p.3]
- Article: “Academic Freedom”, A.A.A.S. Bulletin, Vol. 3, No. 5, May 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom —
General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.1]
- Reprint from Human Biology, Vol. 16 No. 2, “The Habitus of Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia” by Travis Windsor and George
E. Burch. [Filed under LP Science: (Non-Pauling Reprints re: Sickle Cell Anemia research), Box # 6.012 File 12.1]
- Note by J.B. Koepfli RE: States that U.S. Ind. Chem. and the Eastman Kodak chlorethyl carbonate has been destroyed. [Letter
from Fuess to Koepfli 1944-03-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: As Prof. R. A. Millikan has not returned to Pasadena
from the East, it is seems unlikely that LP’s grant application will be completed and approved to be sent to the Foundation
by 1944-05-04. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Writes cheque to “National Geographic Payment for 2 [?] in May, 1927" $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073,
folder 73.1]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Apr 30 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73[LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- Letter from S. Kyropoulos to LP RE: States that he sent materials to Dr. Millikan, of which he encloses copies. Would appreciate
it if LP shoed interest in the matter toward Dr. Millikan. [Enclosed is letter from S. Kyropoulos to Dr. Millikan and materials
depicting his past careers] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
- Telegram from J. Deane Sensenbaugh to LP RE: states “Regret inability to accept position as stated in letter. Have research
position in Midwest where can take graduate work and feel cannot pass it up” [Letter from Sensenbaugh to LP 1944-04-27] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Letter from Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Records, to LP. RE: Asks LP to supply him with more information on the
CMR project being carried out by Dr. Chaikoff. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File
6.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Thanks him for his kindness. May take him up on his offer
in the future. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him of the results of experiments with gelatin.
Requests application blanks. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown RE: Reports that undergraduates at Cal Tech take a year of inorganic chemistry courses,
and agrees that it is important to include in the curriculum. [Letter from Brown to LP 1944-04-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
- Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Replies that they will be unable
to hire Dr. James Carter for the vacuum group, as his salary request strains their already full quota. Thanks LP for taking
the time to write concerning the matter. [Letter from LP to Hogness 1944-04-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Hans B. Jonassen, Department of Chemistry, Tulane University RE: informs that application blanks for
a graduate assistantship in chemistry will be sent, that the catalogue of the Institute is out of print, and that only a very
small number of courses are given because of the war. States that it is uncertain whether any new graduate assistants will
be appointed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Status of Chemistry 13, Chemistry CMR 1, Chemistry 1-C, and istry 12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute
of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
- Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Asks him for his opinion on the merit of the enclosed
contract. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from Max Bergmann, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to F. W. Willard, ACS Chemical Monographs. RE: Has read
the manuscript “The Chemistry of Leather Manufacture” carefully. Regards the manuscript as very well done. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from C. S Marvel, to Donald H. Andrews, Farrington Daniels, Henry Gilman, LP, Kenneth S. Pitzer, and H. B. Weiser.
RE: Reports on the attempt to have a meeting of the Committee on the Award in Pure Chemistry. Explains the Ruben problem.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.009 File 9.5]
- Letter from Paul Brockett, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Asks him to send the files of the Section of Chemistry to Dr. C.
S. Marvel. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter received from William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, Macmillan Company, to LP RE: States he is sending a copy
of Gamow “Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom” sent to LP. Looks forward to seeing him in May. [Letter from LP to Freeman 1944-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Certificate of membership, Notification letter, May 4, 1944. [Filed under LP Awards
& Honors: 1944h.2]
- Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-In-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a copy of Dr. Bergmann’s opinion of the manuscript
on “The Chemistry of Leather Manufacture.” Shall proceed with publishing it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. M. Henderson, Chairman, Chicago Section. RE: Informs him that he and AHP will not be able to attend
the presentation dinner for the Gibbs Award. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees
and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE; Sends a carbon copy of McWilliams manuscript on the Japanese
evacuation. Asks them to send it back to McWilliams after it is read. [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 Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them that they were enough
people at the meeting to discuss who to nominate for membership. Informs them of the names mentioned. Attaches a list of the
names. Asks them to rank the names. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File
18.3]
- Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses a request for information
from President Jewett. Asks for questions 1-3 to be answered and returned promptly.[Filed under LP Science: (National Academy
of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab reports, remarks that they are ‘o.k.’ [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Note from Dr. Edwin N. Lassettre, Columbia University, Division of War Research, to LP RE: Discusses his work on a war project
at Columbia with Dr. Edward Mark of Ohio State University. Asks if there is still a position at Cal Tech, as this job will
end in June. (Notes under text re: draft of telegram to Lassettre. [Telegram from LP to Lassetttre 1944-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, to LP. RE: Asks if his schedule situation has changed. Asks which month would
be convenient for him to do a tour. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box #
14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: gives a negative vote on Dr. Prinzmetal’s proposal.
Recommends an extension to the Harvard contract. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.4]
- Letter from Victor Butterfield to LP RE: Thanks him for allowing Dr. Wilson the time off to come East. Mentions that he would
like to see LP for an hour or two the next time he is in New York. [Letter from LP to Butterfield 1944-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review a manuscript by Dr. Richard S. Bear which represents
the complete description of the experiments described in the Communication by Bear which LP reviewed and approved for publication
in 1942. [Letter from LP to Lamb 1944-05-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. E. N. Lassettre, Division of War Research, Columbia University, RE: “Regret no position open on our
project now.” [Letter from Lassettre to LP 1944-05-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. J. Auge RE: States that Mr. Uhrbrock is interested in all CIT graduates and agrees with his idea to
supply him with names and addresses of CIT graduates. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
- Summary of NDRC Chem 13 from January 1, 1943 through April 30, 1944; Summary of NDRC chem 1C from July 1942 through April
30, 1944; Summary of CMR-1 from July 1942 through April 30, 1944; Summary of Immunochemistry for April 1944. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder
31.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. W.R. Stott RE: Informs Mr. W.R. Stott of the current standings of Chemistry-CMR-1, Chemistry-1c, and
Chemistry-12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
- Letter from T. Addis to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Presents a case for continuing the studies
on gelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. S. Marvel, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois. RE: Agrees with his action on Ruben.
Encloses a copy of a letter from Jewett. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and
Awards, 1944-1949), Box # 14.009 File 9.5]
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Sends proofs of portraits taken and expresses joy in clearing of acne. Asks if Lindy
has received the bonds she is supposed to get. Talks about school. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family
Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Tells her about a girl he came across, asks if any part of the family is going East
in the summer and asks for pictures of the family. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence:
Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]
- Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Informs him of the recent situation regarding financing
of gelatin projects. Encloses letter to A. N. Richards. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin),
Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his helpful discussion on Prinzmetal.
[Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois. RE: Encloses a letter from Jewett. [Filed under LP Science: (National
Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Responds to the information on the funding of
gelatin research. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he is very busy now with war work, and
would not be able to do a speaking tour. Looks forwar dto doing a tour when the war is over. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from Raymond T. Burgi, Chairman, Physics Section, to Members of the Physics Section. RE: Transmits a letter from Jewett.
Asks that they communicate their ideas with him promptly. Presents another topic. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy
of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from H. S. Olcott, Chemist, Protein Division, United States Department of Agriculture to LP RE: Requests to visit the
laboratories on Friday, May 19 to discuss with LP and colleagues some of the protein research in progress. (Note in pen at
top: “L.P. I shall be here Dan” and in pencil upper left: Dan)[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence,
1944)]
- Letter from LP to Raymond Lee Williams RE: Explains pleased to now be able to recommend a former chemistry graduate of Cal
Tech, Dr. James M. Carter, who might be able to carry on research on the project Williams is interested in. Recommends him
strongly as one of the best men ever graduated from the Institute and suggests he get in touch with him directly. [Letter
from LP to Williams 1944-04-05, telegram from Williams to LP 1944-05-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
- Letter from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Is forwarding the progress
reports submitted by Dr. Chaikoff. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS, to LP. RE: Informs him of Dr. Miller’s election to the secretaryship effective
July1st. Has enjoyed serving as the secretary for the past 15 years. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement
of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from Louis F. Fieser, Harvard University, to Dr. F. W. Willard, Chemical Monographs. RE: Finds the book by Steacie
to be worth consideration. Suggests that he consult other members of the board. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Telegram from Raymond Lee Williams to LP RE: Thanks him for his recommendation and says that necessary conferences and contracts
are hoped for soon. (Note: random letters and number written in pencil at bottom right corner) [Letter from LP to Williams
1944-05-11, telegram from Williams to LP 1944-08-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Ed. Co. 2 mos” $19.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
- Writes cheque to “ C. Morse Dealer 3-1 to 5144" $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $6.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $4.68 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
- Carbon copy of application for contract with CMR. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.5]
- Note from M.L. Welson to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to dinner again, hopes they can come meet Father Weber who missed them
the last time, reports news from home and the effects of the war on some of the local families, as well as various medical
problems and the purchase of animals. [Letter from LP to Welson 1944-05-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
- Letter from E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, to LP RE: States that Mr. Robert A. Spurr has applied for a chemistry
teaching position. Asks for LP’s estimate of Spurr’s abilities and any impressions of Spurr’s personality and character. [Letters
from Robert Spurr to LP 1944-02-20, from LP to President E. Wilson Lyon 1944-05-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
- Telegram from LP to William Paul Schneider RE: offers a teaching assistanship in chemistry with salary including tuition,
room, board, and fifty dollars per month. Duties of 20 hrs per week teaching include preparation and grading. Graduate credit
allowed. (Note in pencil at bottom: Declined offer by wire 5/15/44) [Letter from Schneider to LP 1944-05-16] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Letter from Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that his proposal for extension
of Contract OEMsr-153 has been denied. Gives reasons for this. Discusses the possibility of modifying the program so that
they could continue work. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Victor Butterfield RE: Replies that he would be pleased to see him on his next trip, but regrets he will
not be traveling East again until January and March of 1945. [Letter from Butterfield to LP 1944-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from Dr. Erle M. Billings, Business and Technical Personnel Director, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Sends the company’s
annual report on financial status and how their people are contributing to the war effort. Urges LP to tell potential candidates
of the company’s need for workers. [Letter from LP to Billings 1944-05-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Letter from LP to William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, Mcmillan Book Company, RE: Thanks him for the copy of Gamow
“Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom.” [Letter from Freeman to LP 1944-05-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Solomon Goodman RE: Informs that application blanks for a graduate assistantship in chemistry will be
sent. Also states that it is unlikely that any new graduate assistants will be appointed in the near future due to decreased
enrollment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr” $17.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
- Letter from W. M. Stanley, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him the globulin sample arrived
safely and htey will keep LP informed of the results. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin),
Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Informs Jewett that the Chemistry Section took no formal action
in the matter of Selective Service. Is much disturbed by the tend. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences,
1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to Harold Booth RE: Returns the book “Reaction of Anodic Fluorine in Anhydrous Hydrogen” which Booth lent to
him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #28, file:(Booth, Harold Simmons, 1936, 1941, 1944-1945)]
- Letter from LP to M.L. Welson RE: Regrets inability to accept invitation to attend the Lincoln Heights Co-ordinating Council’s
annual dinner, adds that the last visit was immensely enjoyable. [Note from M.L. Welson to LP 1933-05-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
- Letter from William P. Schneider to LP RE: follows up on telegram that he is unable to accept fellowship as he has already
accepted a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin but would like to be considered the following year. [Telegram from LP
1944-05-13] [Reply from LP 1944-05-24] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Letter from S.S. Prentiss to Lloyd Spenser, Patent Counsel, Cal Tech. RE: Attaches a copy of the letter sent from Jones to
Wood. Asks for assistance in obtaining certain information regarding the Pauling Oxygen Meter. [Letter from Jones to Wood
1944-04-25, Letter from Prentiss to LP 1944-05-16] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from S. S. Prentiss to LP. RE: Informs LP that patents are going to be filed in the name of Reuben Wood. Requests to
know if LP wanted to file the patents. Has requested Lloyd Spenser to aid him in assembling the required information. [Letter
from Prentiss to Spencer 1944-05-16 Letter from LP to Cal Tech, 1944-05-29] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Submits application for a CMR contract on penicillin.
[Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Secretary, AAAS. RE: Expresses admiration for the way in which he has handled the secretaryship
of the Pacific Division. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001
File 1.3]
- Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-In-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attached a copy of a letter from Steacie and a letter
from Dr. Fieser. Would like opinions on it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948),
Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from LP to C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois. RE: Encloses a statement about results of informal ballots for recent
years. Sends the rest of the material under separate cover. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences RE: Accepts his election as a Fellow of the organization and encloses
his membership dues of $5.00. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #8, file:(American Academy of Arts and Sciences; 1944,
1956, 1989, 1991-1993]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Report on work on immunochemistry done under the Rockefeller grant and
LP’s proposal for further joint work with biology (with Sturtevant) on this project, which is why he is making another grant
application to the Rockefeller Foundation (which is enclosed). [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Writes cheque to “Am. Ac. Arts & Sci. 1944 dues” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Handwritten letter from T. Addis to LP. RE: Is trying to get down to see LP, and having difficulty getting transportation.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientitfic War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. Cowles, Andrus, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Thanks him for sending the progress reports. Would
like copies of later reports as they are submitted. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006
File 6.4]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. May 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. May 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Letter from LP to President E. Wilson Lyon, Pomona College, RE: States that Dr. Robert A. Spurr is well trained in chemistry,
physics, and mathematics, but was not and outstanding graduate student and doesn’t have a strong urge to do research work.
States Spurr is a good writer and would make a better-than-average teacher. [Letter from E. Wilson Lyon to LP 1944-05-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is disappointed in the fact that there haven’t
been any clinical tests on the oxypolygelatin. Explains the situation. Explains his ideas on the situation. [Filed under LP
Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Sends a tentative proposal for project to accompany some work done by LP and Jean Oliver.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Victor Butterfield to LP RE: States that he would be glad to see LP in January of 1945, and that it would not
be too late to discuss the issues he has in mind. [Letter from LP to Butterfield 1944-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from S. N. Bagchi to LP RE: Sends him his academic qualifications and a list of his publications. Requests admission
as a student at Cal Tech after receiving his Doctorate in Science from the University of Calcutta this spring. [Letter from
LP to Bagchi 1944-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends the paper “X-Ray Diffraction Studies on Protein Fibers.
I. The Large Fiber-Axis Period of Collagen” by Dr. Richard S. Bear for publication in the JACS. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1944-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Requests four months extension on Contract OEMsr-153
without appropriation of additional funds. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box
# 13.004 File 4.2]
- Handwritten letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine to LP. RE:Discusses the possibility of having clinical
tests run on oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File
4.2]
- Proposal for contract in Medical Research pertaining to National Defense from Stanford University. Two copies. [Filed under
LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Return receipt from Dr. A. N. Richards, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File
6.5]
- Letter from Frances R. Montgomery, Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt
of proposal for penicillin. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from Dr. Ernest K. Landsteiner to LP RE: Sends LP the galley prints from his chapter in Landsteiner’s father’s book
and asks that he complete the proofreading within three weeks. [Letters from LP to Landsteiner 1944-04-05, 1944-05-29]
- Letter from R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation, cc: LP RE: Transmitting LP’s report to
the Foundation on the present status of his immunology work. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Letter from R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation, cc: LP RE: Transmitting LP’s
report on immunology work under way at C. I. T. under Rockefeller funds and endorses his application for continued funding.
[Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Letter from E. Cowles Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary,
Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Transmits the recommendation that Contract OEMsr-153 be extended for four
months. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Erle M. Billings, Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Thanks him for the forty-first Annual Report of the company.
Regrets that he has no one to recommend to the company at the moment, but he does know of several researchers who will be
seeking work at the end of the war. Inquires if the company is interested in setting up post-war appointments. [Letters from
Billings to LP 1944-05-15, 1944-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
- Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Gates and Crellin Labs, Cal Tech, to Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Maryland Research Laboratory, RE:
Returns him corrected copy of the manuscript. Notes the corrections were also made to the proof. Adds that she will send him
his 50 reprints when they arrive. [Letter from Lu to Rooke 1944-04-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
- Letter from LP to Martin Matheson, Vice-President, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. RE: Replies pleased to make further remarks about
Electronic Interpretations of Organic Chemistry for them to use in future publicity, states evaluation and recommendation of the text as being clear and straightforward,
as well as having sensible discussion of difficult and confusing questions. Adds that he is dissatisfied with the misspelling
of the important name of Sidgwick throughout the book. [Letters from Matheson to LP 1944-04-18, 1944-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
- Letter from LP to Mr. William P. Schneider, Marietta College RE: states he is sorry that Schneider cannot accept the offer
of a fellowship, agrees that he is obligated to go to the University of Wisconsin if he has accepted an appointment there.
[Letter from Schneider to LP 1944-05-16] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
- Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to Major Paul P. Stoutenburgh. RE: Discuss
the invention report under contract NDCrc-38. Informs him that the Institute will not change its former decision to waive
its option in matters relating to four invention reports. Informs him that the final report will be ready soon. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Is investigating the
subject matters of the Invention Records for the Pauling Oxygen Meter. Informs him that Dr. Pauling will ascertain whether
or not the licencee would like to change his decision about filing. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Informs him that he thinks that the book being written by Stacie is satisfactory.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that Labriola can be assumed to be a well trained
organic chemist. Finds his application good for a Latin American scientist. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim
Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Letter from J. David Newburgh, to LP. RE: Informs LP that he can not accept his offer to work with him because he has been
unwell. Hopes he can accept it in 1945. Plans to take some courses in the fall. Discusses his recent work. [Letter from LP
to Newburgh 1944-05-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from D. K. Hemmerly, Senior Investigating Officer, Office of Naval Officer Procurement, to CalTech, RE: Requests, in
a form letter, a reference about Richard Barton Simpson. Encloses a form to be filled out. Handwritten at the bottom: “Ans’d
by filling out form 6/8/44.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Millikan has communicated grant application and LP hopes
it will meet with approval. LP thinks Hanson’s idea of having an international congress of people interested in proteins is
a good one.[Reply 1944-06-16] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1]
- Letter from LP to J. David Newburgh. RE: Sorry to hear he will not be able to work in Pasadena. Looks forward to hearing about
his experiments. Discusses LP’s recent experiments. [Letter from Newburgh to LP 1944-05-25] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Notarized Licence Agreement between California Institute of Technology and the Government of the United States. [Filed under
LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Copy of Telegram from LP to Mr. George Bailey, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: Asks what action can be taken since Mr.
George Humphrey and Garman Harbottle were not recommended for deferment by California State Director. [Telegram from George
Bailey to LP 1944-05-27] [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963:
Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Replies to the news that the contract has
been turned down. Explains why oxypolygelatin should continue to be worked on. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work
Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, RE: Sends comments on three candidates for the position of Chair
of the Chemistry Department at Pomona. Discusses Paul Cross of Brown, Frank T. Gucker at Northwestern University, and James
Lynn Hoard who is at Cornell. Suggests Hoard might be offered half-time positions at both Pomona and Cal Tech for the duration
of the war. [Letter from Lyon to LP 1944-06-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Note from Dr. Myron Prinzmetal, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, to LP RE: Sends LP an unpublished manuscript on burn shock for
comments. Adds that LP may come visit any day convenient to him. [Letter from LP to Prinzmetal 1944-06-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)]
- Telegram from George Bailey to L RE: Says to send disapproved 42-A specials to Benjamin Wermiel War Manpower Commission. [Telegram
from LP to George Bailey 1944-05-26] [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963:
Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
- Letter from W. Wallace MacLean, Consultant, Technical Advisory Service, Smaller War Plant Corp., Regional Office, to the Dept.
of Chemistry, CalTech, RE: States they are trying to help a small business man in finding the answer to a question regarding
the production of sodium hypochlorite bleach by the Sodium Hydroxide and Chlorine Gas Method. Asks for an answer to the question,
or to be directed to someone who could answer the question. [Rough Draft of letter from Unknown Sender 6-44] [Filed under
LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
- Letter from Helen Lockwood, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE; Acknowledges his letter concerning Dr. Labriela. [Filed under
LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.18]
- Letter from LP to Dr. F. E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences. RE: Submits an itemized account of the postage
used for Academy business. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Buchta, Editor, Physical Review, RE: Asks him to consider the enclosed papers by Wang, Wang, and
Tsao sent to him by T.L. Ho of the University of Chekiang, China for publication in the Physical Review. [Letter from Ho to
LP 1944-03-29, Letter from Buchta to LP 1944-07-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest K. Landsteiner RE: Returns the corrected galley proofs for Landsteiner’s father’s book. [Letters
from Landsteiner to LP 1944-05-23, 1944-06-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
- Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 19 RE: Molecular weight calculations, pp. 20-21.
- Letter from LP to California Institute Research Foundation, Cal Tech. RE: Informs the foundation that the Navy is going to
file a patent that relates to the Pauling Oxygen Meter. Advises that there is no need to change the foundation’s decision
about filing a patent. Requests to be told their opinion. [Letter from Youtz to LP 1944-11-20] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, to E. C. Barrett, CIT. RE: Authorizes the extension of OEMsr-153 to September
30, 1944. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from William H. Freeman, Jr. to LP RE: Explains that LP’s text will sell better than he thought at first, hopes LP
will be able to put the work into revisions that he feels it needs, goes over all of the revision he feels it needs, and sends
with the letter the copy of the text he has marked. Finishes that he feels the book should not be released until the small
imperfections are fixed, compliments LP on the writing overall, and asks for the copy he has marked up back if LP has no other
use for it. (Various corrections to the letter in the margins in black pen) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.3]
- Correspondence: Linus Pauling to Dr. R.B. Corey RE: protein crystals [Addendum to RN 17R]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73[LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- Letter from C. S> Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: (National
Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
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