Letter from Linus Pauling to Felix Haurowitz. September 24, 1945. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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Activity Listings

• 4:30pm - Lecture Notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond - Lecture 12: Bjerrum's method of finding I. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
• Letter from Frederick B. Johnston, 1st Lt. of the AUS, Special Assistant Division of the Research and Development Branch of the Office of Strategic Services, to Dr. George G. Wright, CIT. Asks for him to send them 2 dozen vials of dry LC-3. Mentions that the Office of Strategic Services is passing into receivership by the State Department and that the futures of Captain Summers and himself are uncertain. Asks if he has any administrative scientific positions for 2 discharged service personnel and gives minimum salary requirements for them. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from Gustov Egloff, President of the American Institute of Chemists to LP RE: Formally invites him to a testimonial dinner for the presentation of the Honor Scroll to Dr. Donald Keyes on October 26, 1945 in Chicago. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #10.4, file:(American Institute of Chemists; 1945, 1952-1958, 1963, 1969, 1971, 1977-1987]
• Letter from James R. Page, President of the Board of Trustees to the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Dept RE: Suggests that CIT give Dr. Sage a part-time leave of absence to work at the Naval Ordnance Test Station. [Letter from WV Houston to James R. Page September 25, 1945] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Coryell RE: Responds that he will be at Cal Tech during the period Coryell plans to visit. Requests that he send a telegram with the title of the talk if he is given permission from the Army to do so. [Letters from Coryell to LP September 20, 1945, October 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68.2, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Robert St. George, Jr., Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, RE: States that a program is being developed so young scientific men can return to graduate school after their service or war work contract is up. Before this program goes into action, Selective Service boards can grant deferment for worthy civilian activities. [Letter from Robert St. George, Jr., to LP September 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
• Letter from Letter from LP to Robert M. Hutchins, Chancellor, University of Chicago. [Letter from Hutchins to LP September 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 163, file:(Hutchins, Robert M.)]

  September 25, 1945

  Chancellor Robert M. Hutchins

  University of Chicago

  Chicago 37

  Illinois

  Dear Chancellor Hutchins:

  I regret that my answer to your letter of September 5 has been delayed by circumstances arising from my absence from Pasadena, and also that I have not found it possible to arrange to accept your invitation to attend a conference in Chicago from September 19 to September 22.

  It is my conviction that the problem of the protection of humanity against the destructive use of atomic energy is the most important problem confronting the world, and that every responsible parson should help so far as he can in finding the solution of this problem. I wish that I had found it possible to be present at the first Chicago conference; I hope that, in case that the consultations are continued, you will again extend me an invitation to take part in them.

  It is my opinion that the safety of the world, its protection against the unimaginable devastation of an atomic war, depend upon, the institution of a democratic world-wide government - a government of the people themselves, like the government of the United States of America. The experience of generation after generation has shown that pacts and treaties between nations do not avert war, but lead to war. Only a democratic union of the people provides safety and peace. The War between the States resulted from the failure to recognize the Federal Government as a union of the people rather than a union of the states.

  I should be grateful to receive memoranda and reports about the work of the conference. Again let me express my interest in this question, and my hope that you will keep me in mind in connection with further consultation

  Sincerely yours.

  Linus Pauling

• Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP, received September 25, 1945 RE: Talks about the information presented by a New Mexico firm relating to the atomic bomb. Thinks men like LP should take the lead. Asks if there are any academic openings in the west next year. Will stop by on his way to Berkeley. [Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer September 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
• Letter from W.V. Houston to Mr. James R. Page, President of the Board of Trustees, CIT RE: Presents idea regarding the leave of absence being offered to Dr. Sage and attaches a new letter to consider. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. Spencer R. Atkinson. Linda's Teeth” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
• Writes cheque to “Newsweek. 3 yr. sub” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]