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- Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. Gardening” $105.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Magdalen College, Oxford, to LP RE: Hopes LP is healthy. States his family has returned from the
U.S. and mentions some of the changes in his family. Discusses some of the current issues at Magdalen, like not having enough
space for incoming students and lack of programs available for undergraduates, and how this is resulting in undertrained graduates.
Considers the social and political differences of their two countries during this post-war period, and considers emigrating
to the U.S.A. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
- List of Officers and Member of the Council of the Academy. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- List of Organizations of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- List of Temporary Nominating Groups, 1945-48. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019,
File 19.1]
- List of Trust Funds of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- List of Committees of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- Letter from Dr. F.W. Willard, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Informs him that G.L. Oliensis has submitted a book for
publication that Willard feels is more suitable for rheology than chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
- Letter from Ruth DeVault to LP RE: Thanks him for his help in remedying Dr. Don DeVault’s situation. [Letters from LP to DeVault,
Ruth 1945-06-20, 1945-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983,
1985, 1987)]
- Letter from V. Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that his appointment
as a Consultant to that Committee has been extended through July 1, 1946. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work,
1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4]
- Letter from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Thanks him for helping him in his employment search
among the universities, explains that he has been asked to stay as technical director at the lab for another month, says he
should sample the prospects for future employment and agrees that he would enjoy doing academic research again at Cal Tech
or elsewhere. Mentions that Henry Frank has come from Berkeley to Washington to be head of the state department concerned
with relations with China, and wonders if LP has received favorable action on the requests about the oxygen meters. [Letter
from Wood to Woodburn 1945-06-30, letter from LP to Wood 1945-07-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Memo from EC Barrett, Secretary to LP RE: Informs LP of the actions taken by the Executive Council which relieves the Comptroller
of certain responsibilities. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial
Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
- Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Tabulates the standings of each group
of candidates. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- Note from LP to the Members of the Committee on the Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract RE: States that there
will be a meeting on Thursday at 1:15pm. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956:
Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Manuscript Notes on “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Mondays at 4:30 wit special lectures on the basic physical experiments.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.11]
- Note from Dr. Bob Emerson to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Bodle at the U.S. Rubber Co. in Anaheim has been very receptive to
carrying out rubber research in his lab. Suggests that LP recommend that Dr. Rausch contact Bodle. Apologizes for the delay
in response. [Letters from Rausch to LP 1945-05-11, from LP to Rausch 1945-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
- Letter from F.J. Schweitzer, Jr., Engineer, Shaffer Tool Works, to LP RE: Reminds LP of the letter sent to him by Dr. Rausch,
who is interested in carrying out research on rubber. [Letters from Rausch to LP 1945-05-11, from LP to Rausch, cc: Schweitzer 1945-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
- Bank of America deposit slip for check from CIT for $1899.04[LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- Minutes from the Meeting of the Committee on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract, July 5, 1945. [Filed under
California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Meeting Minutes of the Committee on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract [Encloses Resolution on the Proposed
Texaco Development Corporation Contract (many copies)] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.3]
- Letter form Dr. W. J. Eckert, Director of Pure Science, International Business Machines Corp., to LP RE: Writes he has learned
that LP is head of the committee to discuss computing devices at Cal Tech. Offers to help in any way he can. [Letter from
LP to Eckert 1945-08-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184, file:(International Business Machines]
- Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $16.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “C. A. Morse. LA Times SN 5-1 to 8-1" $4.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. Atkinson. Linda’s Teeth” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Mabers?” $17.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. EH McMillan. Services for Paddy” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. 2 months” $26.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “P & W. Suit for Peter” $20.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Ed. Co” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $7.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Donald R. Lairy. X-rays for Paddy” $35.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
- Writes cheque to “Bills of Linus’ for the fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi” $82.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073,
folder 73.2]
- Letter from H. F. Jordan, Assistant Manager, U.S. Rubber Co., to LP RE: Thanks LP for the courtesies during his recent visit,
and invites LP to com visit their laboratories in the winter. States he is interested in some of the people he interviewed
at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Jordan 1945-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.6]
- Letter from Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Reports that their OSRD contract
work will terminate along the end of the year and they will get back to normal operation, says that as a by-product of their
contract work they have become experienced and interested in the blood plasma proteins, wishes to continue working along these
lines, says they agreed that they are weak in the immunochemistry area, and asks LP if he knows of any promising young man
who would like a position as research associate and could also help with the blood plasma antibody studies. [Letter from LP
to Williams 1945-08-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1]
- Telegram from Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, to LP. RE: Informs him that time does not permit clearance for the seminar.
Informs him that a letter will follow about scientific paper procedures, and the declassification procedure. [Letter from
LP to Burchard, 1945-07-28] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Memorandum form David Shoemaker to LP. Attaches a wire that might be sent to Dr. Sturdivant to get action on the seminar business.
[Telegram from Stewart to LP 1945-07-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Telegram from Irvin W. Stewart, Contracting Officer, to LP. RE: Does not permit clearance for seminar presentation. Letter
following. [Memo from Shoemaker to LP 1945-07-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Has received
Churchill letter. Asks Stewart to wire permission for seminar. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Note from ED Barrett, Secretary to The Members of the Institute Staff RE: Encloses the Patent Policy adpoted by the Board
of Trustees on July 2, 1945. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028,
Folder 28.2]
- Minutes from the Meeting of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering [Filed under California Institute of Technology:
Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Writes cheque to “Bank of America. Payment of loan” $765.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: first semester, thermoelectric and thermionic effects, Zeeman
effect, discovery of the electron [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
- 4:30pm - Lecture notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond: First Lecture: Chapter III. The photoelectric effect. The Zeeman
effect - evidence that negative electricity in atoms interacts with radiation. The electron. The light quantum. e,m,h. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: Says he is glad to hear of his position, believes it
would be a good idea for him to make inquiries about industrial jobs, offers to write letters of introduction and let the
people at Shell Development know about him. Adds that Irwin Stewart has refused permission to present the seminar, says that
Shoemaker is disappointed, and says there must be some sort of formal reason as there is no sound reason why they cannot present.
[Letters from Wood to LP 1945-07-03, 1945-07-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Letter from John E. Burchard, Chairman, OSRD Committee on Publications, to LP. RE: Answers LP’s questions from the letter
of June 8th. Informs him that the matter is still classified. Informs him of new rules for publishing papers. Informs him that they have
recommended that the subjects of Contracts OEMsr-584 and OEMsr-625 be declassified. [Telegram from LP to Stewart 1945-06-28, Letter from LP to Burchard 1945-07-18] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Memo from A. H. Walter, to B. B. Bender. RE: Informs her that the institute has signed Supp. No. 4 of Contract OEMcmr-153.
[Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Margaret Griffin to LP RE: Requests that he review “Theory of X-Ray Diffraction in Crystals” by W.H. Zachariasen
for the October Special Book Review Issue of The Review of Scientific Instruments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #10,
file:(American Institute of Physics, 1938-1990)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Rausch, Fullerton Manufacturing Company, cc: Frank Schweitzer, Jr., RE: Apologizes for the delay
in response, noting that he wished to consult with Dr. Robert Emerson before responding. Recommends Rausch contact Dr. Bodle
of the U.S. Rubber Company, who may be receptive to permitting research to be carried out at his lab. [Letters from Rausch
to LP 1945-05-11, 1945-07-14; note from Emerson to LP 1945-07-05; letter from Schweitzer to LP 1945-07-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
- Letter from BH Sage to EC Barrett RE: Includes references in support of the agreement between CIT and the Texaco Development
Corporation. Requests opinion of the Administration of CIT before taking any further action. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Letter from BH Sage to WN Lacey RE: Discusses the space issues around the labs, stating that additional space may be required.
Requests meeting to meet with Mr. Lacey to discuss.
- Letter from Henry M. Woodburn, Acting Chairman of the Dept. of Chemistry, University of Buffalo, to LP RE: Thanks LP for recommending
Dr. Reuben Wood, although Wood will be staying at the Maryland Research Laboratories. Asks for more suggestions withing the
next couple weeks if LP has them. [Letter from LP to Prof. Henry M. Woodburn 1945-07-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #369.5]
- Letter from Irvine H. Page, Director of Research, Cleveland Clinic, to LP. RE: Requests information on oxypolygelatin. [Filed
under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Charles R. Fordyce, Chairman of the Lecture Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that an announcement will be made
about the upcoming Harrison Howe lecture. Would like to know the subject of his talk. Has agreed on the first week in February
for the lecture. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Letter from BH Sage to WV Houston RE: Sends copy of proposed letter agreement between the Texaco Development Corporation and
CIT. Requests the War and Industrial Contracts Committee consider proposed letter of agreement. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Letter from EC Barrett to The Members of the Staff of Instruction and Research RE: Provides information about the relationship
of CIT to Industrial and Governmental Research. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials,
1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Letter from Dr. Emil J. Rausch, Rubber Department, Fullerton Manufacturing Company, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP’s
letter. Clarifies his intent to find an idle lab where no rubber activity is currently being carried out, so as to pursue
independent research. [Letter from LP to Rausch 1945-07-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
- Letter from E. U. Condon, Associate Director, Westinghouse Electric and manufacturing Co., to Professor P. S. Epstein, CIT.
RE: Informs him of the facts about the take-off of the party. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences,
1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O. Water” $8.46 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
- Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Bureau of High Polymer Research, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Introduces to
him Sam Josefowitz, a graduate student from his institute who is planning to visit Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Mark 1945-07-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)]
- Note from Dr. D.C. Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Sends a copy of a paper on absorption
spectra by Mr. A . Maccoll. Thanks him for the two copies of LP’s freshman text. Mentions that they are working on sending
him a subscription of the Journal of the Roy. Soc. of NSW as part of a wider circulation effort in the U.S. [Letters from
Maccoll to LP 1945-07-17, 1946-02-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: energy graphs, thermoelectrons [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
- 4:30pm - Lecture notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond: Second Lecture: Review of photoelectriciy. Mention of thermionic
emission “boiling electrons out of metals” (Millikan). D. W. Richardson equation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia:
Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Charles R. Fordyce, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that the date selected is satisfactory
to him. Suggests a title of the talk. Explains his background in the topic. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Letter form Allan Maccoll, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Sends for comment the enclosed manuscript
at the suggestion of Dr. Mellor. Requests it be forwarded to the Journal of Chemical Physics if found acceptable. (Note on
back: Mr. Maccoll has probably left for a post at University of London. J. Stern.”) [Notes from Mellor to LP 1945-07-16, from Maccoll to LP 1946-02-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from BH Sage to WV Houston, Chairman, Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts, CIT RE: Requests review of
the subject contract and decide if it is an option the Institute should undertake. [Filed under California Institute of Technology:
Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Photocopy of “A Petition to the President of the United States,” RE: Asks the President not to use atomic weapons on Japan
unless the Japanese refuse to surrender under specific terms. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #372.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic. RE: Informs him that Dr. Campbell has taken over work on oxypolygelatin,
and that he will answer his letter. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin), Box # 13.004
File 4.2]
- Letter from I. H. Chayen, Director, British Glues and Chemicals Ltd., to LP. RE; Acknowledges the receipt of his letter and
enclosed statement on the Preparation of Oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin),
Box # 13.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Manuel Griffin, Bresee-Warner System of Berkeley, Alpha Sigma Phi, to AHP RE: Acknowledges letter from AHP on
July 16, 1945 and clears son’s account of $82.84 with Alpha Sigma Phi. [Filed under AHP Organizational Correspondence: Box
# 1.008, Folder 8.1]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Henry M. Woodburn, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Buffalo, RE: Suggests Dr, Arthur J. Stosick and
describes Stosick’s relevant education, experience, and personality traits. Compares the qualifications of Stosick and Dr.
Wood. States Stosick could most likely be released from his current job on fairly short notice. [Letter from Henry M. Woodburn
to LP 1945-07-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #369.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. John Buchard, OSRD Committee on Publications. RE: Requests an explanation on why Dr. Beckman was allowed
to hold an open discussion on the oxygen meter, and LP wasn’t. Explains situation clearly. Informs him that he will proceed
with the preparation of manuscripts for publication. [Letter from Buchard to LP 07–09-45, Telegram from Stewart to LP 1945-07-06] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms. Milk, etc” $27.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
- Minutes of Meetings of June 11, 13, 17 for the Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute
of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Report on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Project. Suggests that if the work be taken on, the proposed agreement should
be modified. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Vannevar Bush RE: Thanks him for the copy of the report to the president; mentions that he agrees with
Bush’s recommendations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #34, file:(Bush, Vannevar, 1942, 1945)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Vannevar Bush RE: Encloses the list of people to whom he recommends copies of the report “Science, The
Endless Frontier” be sent. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #34, file:(Bush, Vannevar, 1942, 1945)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Herman Mark, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Writes that he looks forward to meeting Sam Josefowitz
when he visits Cal Tech. Adds that if he is at Berkeley Dr. Schomaker will give Josefowitz the tour. Regrets to inform him
that Roscoe Dickinson died of colon cancer on July 13th. [Letters from Mark to LP 1945-07-16, 1945-07-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)]
- Writes cheque to “First Fed. July 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque [no recipient but probably Mr. EW Crellin] “Ap 1, May 1, June 1, July 1 payments” $320.00 [LP Biographical:
Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. JE Bell. Chem Abs 1912-1917 @6.00 First decemial? 10.00" $46.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.073, folder 73.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Returns the letter from Dr. Frank Johnson. Is enthusiastic
about Johnson’s work. Thinks the extension of his fellowship is a good idea. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim
Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19]
- List of Members of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box
# 14.019, File 19.1]
- List of Foreign Associates of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box # 14.019, File 19.1]
- Memo from WR Stott to LP RE: Acknowledges LP’s memo of July 19 regard Professor Dan H. Campbell’s summer work. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder
31.1]
- Letter from Dr. Hermann Hartmann, University of Frankfurt, to LP RE: Sends this letter via a U.S. officer. Discusses his work
on chemical bond theories, noting that he has published the first of a series of eight papers on the subject. Goes on to discuss
in detail the last paper, which has not been published due to the war. Adds that experimental work has been halted as their
institute has been completely destroyed by bombs. Notes that the officer carrying this letter has suggested Hartmann seek
work in the U.S. Inquires of LP if he knows of any available positions. [Letter from Cravens to LP 1945-08-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1945)]
- The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: particle moving in one direction, LaGrange, Hamilton Principal
of Least Action [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
- 4:30pm - The Nature of the Chemical Bond lectures three and four by Jurg Waser: The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations,
black body radiation. Degrees of freedom in a Hohlraum. Equipartition of energy. Rayleigh-Jeans formula. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
- Notes: Note to self concerning proposed research on the effect of solvent on color [Addendum to RN 17R]
- Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Bureau of High Polymer Research, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks him for
agreeing to show Josefowitz around Cal Tech. Regrets to learn that Prof. Dickinson has died and expresses his admiration for
Dickinson’s work in x-ray crystallography. Adds that he hopes the war with Japan will be brought to an end and sends greetings
from the Mark family to the Paulings. [Letter from LP to Mark 1945-07-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)]
- Letter from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Replies that he is sorry Roscoe has died, says his tenure
as technical director will end August 31, tells how he would like to tour some of the industrial labs in the area, and asks
if LP believes it would be better if LP wrote to the labs saying how Wood would like to visit. Tells about his lunch with
Henry Frank, says his interst in Shell Development will have to wait, expresses surprise at John Otvos’ marriage and sends
greetings to LP’s family. [Letter from LP to Wood 1945-07-09, telegram from LP to Wood 1945-07-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary, to LP. RE: Is sorry to learn of the death of Professor Dickinson. [Filed
under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Photo: An electric light-rail train. “Thurs July 26, 1945 / F-line / Key System Bancraft Way?, Berkeley / Bound for Berkeley”
Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1541] [Filed under Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.4]
- Photo: An electric light-rail train. “Thurs July 26, ‘45 / F line / Key System / Bancroft Way, Berkeley / Bound for S.F.”
Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1542] [Filed under Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.5]
- Letter from WV Houston to The Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts RE: Encloses a copy of a revised paragraph
for the report on the proposed project of the Texaco Development Corporation, which was approved by all except LP who was
out of the city. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder
28.2]
- Letter from J. C. Stearns, Dean of Faculties, Washington University, to LP RE: States that they have a new Chancellor of Washington
University and will be rebuilding the entire Chemistry department. Asks LP for a list of candidates in any areas of chemistry
for positions, preferably men who are currently engaged in war work. [Letter from LP to Dean J. C. Stearns 1945-08-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
- Note from F. L. Avera to LP RE: Requests permission to quote LP’s values for the electronegativity of the elements in an atlas
which he is preparing for use by commercial chemists. Mentions that they once meet when he attended a lecture given by LP
in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Avera 1945-08-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1945)]
- Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Captain Robert D. Conrad,
Chief, Research and Development Division, Office of Research and Inventions. RE: Has recommended that the classification
be removed from the Pauling Oxygen Meter and the OSRD contracts under which the meter was developed. Reminds him of the history
of the matter. Lists the contracts involved. Would appreciate advice. [Letter from Norcross to Regnier 1945-07-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Brigadier General Eugene
A. Regnier, War Department Liaison Officer for NDRC. RE: Informs him that Division 11 of the National Defense Research Committee
has again recommended to this Office that the classification be removed fro the Pauling Oxygen Meter and the OSRD contracts
under which the meter was developed. Reminds him of the history of the matter. Lists the contracts involved. Would appreciate
advice. [Letter from Norcross to Conrad 1945-07-27] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]
- Letter from Cleveland Norcros, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Suggests that
he forward a copy to the Physical Review. Informs him that the procedure for declassification has not been well established.
Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Lindsay Helmholz has applied for a Fellowship.
Asks for his opinion on his abilities. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box
# 14.013 File 13.19]
- Photo: Crellin Pauling sitting in the upper window of a train caboose. “Pacific Coast RY / Hack #3 / Aaron Ferer + Sons” “South
+ 101 / San Luis Obispo / July 29, 1945" “Crellin, 8 yrs old” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #695] [Filed
under Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.2]
- Meeting Minutes for the Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute of Technology:
Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
- The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: dated 1945-07-31 Black Body Radiation, thermodynamic treatment [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
- 4:30pm - The Nature of the Chemical Bond lectures three and four by Jurg Waser: The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations,
black body radiation. Degrees of freedom in a Hohlraum. Equipartition of energy. Rayleigh-Jeans formula. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: “WE OFFER YOU EMPLOYMENT ON OUR DIVISION & CONTRACT
AT YOUR PRESENT SALARY. LINUS PAULING.” [Letter from Wood to LP 1945-07-25, telegram from Wood to LP 1945-07-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Thanks him for mailing
the information on time. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File
3.3]
- Letter from Juan F. de Cardenas, Spanish Ambassador to LP RE: Invites LP to Spain to give a course on chemistry and physics,
explains it as a means of encouraging closer cultural cooperation between their governments and research. Explains that the
Spanish Institute of Scientific Research would take care of all expenses, and in the event that his work prevents his travel,
they would welcome some of his associates designated by him to take his place. Two copies of letter, second one handwritten
note at top which reads, “Don - Would you be interested?” [Letter from Yost to LP 1945-08-08, letter from LP to de Cardenas 1945-08-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
- Telegram from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Thanks him for his offer, says that he and his explosives
man will write them tomorrow as they work there until September and presumes that an immediate decision is not urgent. [Telegram
from LP to Wood 1945-07-20, letter from Wood to LP 1945-08-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
- Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary General. RE: Concerns post-Service Fellowships. [Filed under LP Science: (John
Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19]
- Writes cheque to “Nat Ac Sci” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Bound Research Report, Correspondence, Memoranda: “Unclassified Report on a Proposed Nuclear Service Plant for the California
Institute of Technology”, prepared by The Advisory Committee on Nuclear Matters appointed August 1945, by Linus Pauling, Chairman,
Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Committee on Sponsored Research,
1962; other research-related materials, 1945: Box #1.027, Folder 27.5]
- Letter from Julia A. Noonan, Secretary, Committee on Jayne Lectures, to Members of the American Philosophical Society. RE:
Informs him that the 1944 Jayne Memorial Lectures will be issued in pamphlet form in the near future. Asks that he indicate
on the enclosed card if he wishes them to send him a copy. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963,
1989, 1991), Box # 14.011, File 11.1]
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