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- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results regarding LP’s condition. Suggests that a new mineral mixture
might be better than pure NaCl tablets for treating him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from E. L. Moreland, Acting Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP RE: Informs that at the request
of Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Medical Research, LP’s appointment as a Consultant on the Special Consultant
Panel of that Committee of the Office of Scientific Research and Development has been extended to July 1, 1945. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1944)]
- List of Foreign Associates of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- List of Organization of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- List of Temporary Nominating Groups 1942-45. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018
File 18.3]
- List of the Trust Funds of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- List of the Committees of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from C. W. Porter, Univ. of Calif., to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter regarding Dr. Phelan’s criticism to a statement
in Young and Porter’s General Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Phelan, cc: C. W. Porter 1944-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, File: (P: Correspondence, 1944.)]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks for the arrangement to have one million units
of moderately pure penicillin sent for preliminary studies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box
# 13.006 File 6.5]
- Writes cheque to “Bank of America. Band?” $375.00
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that he has not heard from the Committee on Medical Research about their proposals
for contract and he is worried about Addis’ source of funding. Suggests that he approach the Markle Foundation with a proposal
emphasizing information of value in preventing renal damage and treating nephritis. Goes on to suggest that Addis crusade
his method for treating glomerular nephritis, as the method currently practiced by many physicians is deleterious. (Note from
Dr. Addis to LP 1944-07-11) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Phelan, Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Tech. RE: Agrees with Dr. E. W. Phelan’s
statement that a single molecule should not be described as a gas and explains his earlier misunderstanding of that statement.
[Letters from Dr. E. W. Phelan to LP 1944-06-29, from LP to Dr. E. W. Phelan 1944-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Lists of the courses all the instructors in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering will teach. [Filed under
LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
- Telegram from Chester S. Keefer, to LP. RE: Informs him that one million units of penicillin wre forwarded today. [Filed under
LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Informs them of an issue regarding the biography of Dr.
Gibbs. Asks if it would be appropriate for the monographs to publish something. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to LP RE: Discusses shopping for Father’s day, a gift which was sent but no letter followed until
today. Describes his training and the war in China. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence:
Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Thanks him for calling his attention to the articles. Has
read them with interest. [Letter from Beard to LP 1944-06-15] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. George W. Bailey, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: Sends Forms 42A Special for Jerry Donohue, and
Mr. George L. Humphrey and encloses recommendations for deferment for both. [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re:
Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
- Note from T. B. Potter, Commercial Solvents Corporation, to LP. RE: Informs him of the shipment of one million units of penicillin.
[Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from C. W. Porter, Univ. of Calif., to Paul R. Andrews, Prentice-Hall, Inc., cc: LP RE: Defends various claims made
in the book General Chemistry despite numerous criticisms made by Dr. E. W. Phelan regarding this book. Mentions LP as a “distinguished
chemist” who also supports the claims made in General Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Phelan, cc: C. W. Porter 1944-06-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box#312, file (P: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Reports that they are making progress despite lack of funding and staffing, and that
he still has hope that A. N. Richards will follow through and provide funding. Mentions that he has done quite a bit of crusading
in relation to the treatment of glomerular nephritis and still has plans to write the book, just as soon as he has the time.
(Letter from LP to Dr. Addis 1944-07-05) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from O. R. Brunkow, Commercial Solvents Corporation, to LP. RE: Pleased to have the opportunity to ship one million
units of penicillin to him. Feels sure that he will find the product satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War
Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- Letter from W. O. Bradbury B. Lansill and Tsgt. Ralph D. Brophy, USMC, to Cal Tech RE: Request information on aircraft oxygen.
(Notes under text: “I have nothing on this. LP” “Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Univ. of Pa.” [Letter from LP to Lansill and Brophy
1944-07-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Invention Records-Reuben
Wood OSRD 493, 494, 495, corresponding to Navy Cases 3976, 3977, 3978. Answers questions that were raised in the May 16th letter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Would like status of invention
reports for contracts NDCrc-38, NDCrc-200, OEMsr-326, and OEMsr-584. Has requested that Lloyd Spencer give LP assistance.
Attaches five copies of the Record of Invention form. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Informs LP that Martin Kayman, a researcher in the Radiation Lab at Berkeley was fired
from his job and will be going into the army as a private. Mentions that Kayman thinks this could be due to F.B.I. interest.
Mentions that Kayman plays viola in the Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee quartet (which will soon see Yahudi Menuhin as a guest.)
Asks LP for his help in this matter. There is a note in pencil in the upper left margin: “Wrote to Dodson.” [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Dr. J. W. Buchta, Editor, Physical Review, to LP RE: Replies that they will accept for publication the articles
by Wang, Wang, and Tsao assuming that Cal Tech will read proof. [Letter from LP to Buchta 1944-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr. Milk, etc” $18.62 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O. H2O” $7.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “T.W. Mather. Dry goods” $6.54 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Flintridge School supplies for Peter” $5.79 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Fortner & Laud” $3.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Wm. C. Burton. Sec. Pasadena Coast Comm on American Pamples? Fair Play” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business
and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Student Christian Association for Nisel Scholarship” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073,
folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry for June” $7.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Model Groc. Co” $2.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $7.32 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Letter from Frank H. Johnson, Princeton University, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Will follow LP’s suggestions in
regard to the pressure bombs. Would like LP to send reprints. Asks about housing, and the availability of housing for his
family and a dog. [Letter from LP to Johnson 1944-07-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from [LP] to Mr. George W. Bailey, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: Sends information he requested on the following
men: Walter D. Bonner and John F. Thurlow. [Letter cut off] [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 J. Murray Luck, to All Members of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Informs him that all records,
current files, papers, and property of the division wre transferred to Dr. Miller on July 7th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]
- Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Reports the five leading candidates
selected by the inorganic and organic groups. Encloses a list of the two groups arranged alphabetically. Requests that they
indicate their order of preference by numbering them . Urges them to participate in the caucus.
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. July 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “EW Crellin. July 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Returns Jean Oliver’s letter and reports that he has still not received information
regarding their proposals for a contract. Mentions that Loeb has not heard anything about kidney damage from albumin or plasma
injections. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Is concerned by the book about Gibbs. Is firmly in favor of the plan proposed in
his letter. Thinks it would be entirely proper. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948),
Box # 14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Expresses regret at Kayman’s situation and mentions that he has spoken with Yost who
is looking into finding Kayman work in the Rocky Mountain area. LP finds it hard to believe that Kayman’s political activities
could not be seen as anything but respectable. [Note from Dr. Addis to LP 1944-07-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP and LP RE: Expresses hope they will come east in August. Enjoyed the pictures they sent.
Describes his current training and places a request for green melons. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family
Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]
- Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to Captain Robert A. Lavender. RE: Attached
a letter from Lloyd Spencer Patent Counsel which answers questions contained in the letter from April 25, 1944. Asks for Lavender
to transmit this letter to Commander Jones. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Summary of NDRC Chem 13 from January 1, 1943 through June 30, 1944; Summary of NDRC Chem 1c from July 1942 through June 30,
1944; Summary of CMR-Chem-1 from July 1942 through June 30, 1944; Summary of Immunochemistry for June 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 Dr. Joseph G. Wearn, Lakeside Hospital. RE: Requests his opinion on oxypolygelatin and gives details about
it. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. George W. Bailey, Chief of Scientific Personnel Office, OSRD RE: Encloses completed and certified copies
of form 86 according to his instructions dealing with four men. [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 Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Encloses a questionnaire
to be filled out for the committee. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box #
14.003 File 3.2]
- Letter from D.L. Tabern to LP RE: Inquires if LP has received a letter that was air mailed on July 2. Does not want to rush
LP in his decision but hopes that he will make a decision regarding presenting the Stieglitz Memorial lecture. [Filed under:
LP Speeches, 1944s.1]
- Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology, to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Informs him that a comprehensive
final technical report including work done under all contracts is in the process of preparation and will be completed on about
August 15th. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from Joseph T. Wearn, Division of Physiology, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that his proposal
has been turned down. Invited him and his co-workers to come to Washington and participate in what they have going on there.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Writes cheque to “Associated American Artists Inc. Pictures, etc” $69.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder
73.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that Kaymen was not fired for his political affiliations but it seems that
he may have been leaking secrets regarding his work in the lab. Also mentions that he has written Dr. Joseph T. Wearn about
the blood substitute work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from W. F. Durand, National Research Council to LP RE :Requesting LP check off any subjects on the enclosed list that
he feels are not adequately represented in the National Academy membership and any candidates he feels suitable for membership
under the field of applied mathematics. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.027, Folder 4]
- Memo from LP to WR Stott RE: Requests changes to the provisional budget enclosed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia,
California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
- Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests revisions to be made to the immunochemistry fund for 1943-44. Outlines directions
of how and where money is to be charged for certain events. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of
Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William Shultz, Bacteriology Dept., Stanford University, RE: Describes the relevant education and experience
of Mrs. Ruth Bolton at CalTech under Prof. A. J. Haagen-Smit, and believes her to be satisfactory in a scientific organization.
Handwritten at the bottom: “Also save letter To Whom It May Concern.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence,
1944), #377.14]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T. B. Potter, Commercial Solvents Corporation. RE: Informs him of the safe receipt of the one million
units of penicillin. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.5]
- List of the Members of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944),
Box # 14.018 File 18.3]
- Letter from LP to W. O. Bradbury B. Lansill and TSgt. Ralph D. Brophy, USMC, RE: Regrets he has no information on the aircraft
pressure cabins and the physiological effects of oxygen. Suggests they contact Dr. Detlev W. Bronk at the University of Pennsylvania.
[Letter from Lansill and Brophy to LP 1944-07-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Note from W. G. Penney to LP RE: Expresses concern over LP’s illness and extends wishes for “a speedy and complete recover.”
[Letter from LP to W. G. Penney 1944-07-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file (P: Correspondence, 1944)]
- Letter from Louis F. Fieser, Harvard University, to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Agrees that a revised monograph along the same
lines would have little appeal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003
File 3.2]
- Letter from George M. Schmeing, Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been elected to be a Willard Gibbs Juror for
the next three year term. Hopes he will accept. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees
and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Speaks about Jesse DuMond and working with radios. Wishes they would come east in
August. Asks for her to send a book that Prof. Williams thought would be good for his daughter. Says “It’s a shame that Crellie’s
having a hard time retaining an image memory of me”. Discusses harpsichord music and gardening. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank H. Johnson, Princeton University. RE: Has been looking for a house for Johnson, and hasn’t been
able to find one that would accommodate his family. Gives Johnson options about coming without his family or postponing the
trip. Is sending reprints. [Letter from Johnson to LP 1944-07-14] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss. RE: Informs him that Lloyd Spencer has written in answer to Prentiss’s letter of July
12. Hope the information is satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Status of Contract Chemistry 12 Contract OEMsr-753, Chemistry 13 Contract OEMsr-881, Chemistry 1-C Contract OEMsr-584 [note
at bottom: Adjustments to be made in accordance with your memorandum], CMR-Chemistry 1 Contract OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP
Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph T. Warren, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Is pleased to be invited to join in the work of
the committee. Cannot attend the next meeting unless it is towards the end of August. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific
War Work Material re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Lyman Bliss to LP RE: Thanks him for his visit to Cal Tech. Mentions how impressed he is by the research they
are carrying out, especially in x-ray crystallography. [Letter from LP to Bliss 1944-08-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
- Letter from LP to S. S. Prentiss, University of Pennsylvania. RE: Informs him that two Model K meters will be kept at Cal
Tech. Informs him that the construction of three Model K meters and one Model L meters has been completed. Recommends that
only two of the meters be made available for any agency for test. Able to ship them at the convenience of the NDRC. Final
report has been written and is in the process of being duplicated. [Letter from Prentiss to LP 1944-11-04] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Percy Bridgman RE: Requests an enrollment blank for the British Society for Freedom in Science. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #31, file:(Bridgman, Percy Williams, 1944, 1947, 1958)]
- Memo from LP to W. R. Stott. RE: Request that corrections be made to the four entries which the original invoices show to
be charged to other accounts. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. M. L. Jones, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: Returns Form 86 for two men and informs they are planning
to resubmit for 86 for another man. [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students
by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
- Telegram from LP to M. L. Jones, OSRD Scientific Personnel Office RE: States that Edward S. Robbins and Robert H. Blaker ordered
report induction Board 189 Pasadena August 12. [Telegram from M.L. Jones to LP 1944-07-29] [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 K. George Falk, to Dr. Louis Fieser, Harvard University. RE: Answers his questions relating to his monograph “Chemistry
of Enzyme Actions.”
- Telegram from M. L. Jones, Scientific Personnel Office, OSRD to LP RE: Asks to send form 86 for Edward Robbins and Robert
Blaker by air. [Telegram from LP to ML Jones 1949-07-28] [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. George M. Schmeing, Chicago Section. RE: Shall be pleased to serve as a member of the Willard Gibbs
Award Jury. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box
# 14.010 File 10.7]
- Manuscript: A Theory of Precipitation of Heterogeneous Antibody [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1944a.3]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Jul 31 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73[LP
Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Enclosed his letter to Wearn. Discusses their project.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to Dr. Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Will
be glad to attend the next meeting of the Subcommittee on Blood Substitutes. Hopes that some aspect of his work with LP will
be found useful. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Terminated Contracts Progress Report August 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology:
Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
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