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< September  1945 > S M T W T F S             1 2 3 In Chicago 4 In Chicago 5 In Boston 6 In Boston 7 In Washington, D.C. 8 In New York 9 In New York 10 In New York 11 In Chicago 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30             Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. September - General Back to Top The serological properties of simple substances. XI. The reactions of antisera homologous to various azophenylarsonic acid groups and the p-azophenylmethylarsinic acid group with some heterologous haptens. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 67 (September 1945): 1602-1606. Written by: David Pressman, Arthur B. Pardee, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1945p.5] Writes cheque to “AAAS” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Pamphlet “The United States and the International Trusteeship System” by the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace. [Filed under AHP General Peace, 1945-1960: Box # 4.009, Folder 9.1] September 1 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Edward A. Doisy to LP RE: Discusses the case of the young son of a friend of his who is interested in majoring in Chemistry. Asks if LP believes Cal Tech would be the best environment for the individual. Mentions that he regrets that their meetings have been terminated, and hopes to see LP when he comes East. [Letter from LP to Doisy 1945-09-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)] Writes cheque to “First Fed. Sept. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. Sept 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. 10.00 Workmans May 22 on 54.62 Auto June 1 on” $64.62 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. Gardening - 12 days $5 a day-” $60.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] September 2 Back to Top Certificate to AHP: Citation for Volunteer Services during World War II for the County of Las Angeles. [Filed under AHP Awards: Box # 3.011, Folder 11.3] September 3 Back to Top Manuscript, Poster: No Title, [re: immunology research] Irons/Pick lecture, Nu Kappa Nu Medical Fraternity, University of Chicago, Illinois. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1945s.4] Lecture notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond - Labor Day - no lecture.. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11] Telegram from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Says he was offered and accepted the job at George Washington, thanks him for wiring, and says he probably will not make it to California until June. [Telegram from LP to Wood 1945-08-30, letter from LP to Wood 1945-09-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7] September 4 Back to Top Letter from G.H. Manuel, British Commonwealth Scientific Office to LP RE: Requests an official acknowledgment of receipt for the articles sent. [Letter from LP to Manuel 1945-09-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from Felix Bloch to LP RE: Replies that DeVault worked with him in 1942, and though a good worker and able scientist, DeVault discontinued his work on the project due to his convictions as a conscientious objector. Adds that DeVault was imprisoned when he did not show up after being drafted by the Army. Goes on to express hope that LP can arrange probation for DeVault at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Bloch 1945-08-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter form LP to Ruth DeVault RE: States that he is continuing to work on finding a position for Dr. Don DeVault at Cal Tech, but progress has been slowed by the sudden end of the war. [Letters from DeVault, Ruth to LP 1945-07-02, 1945-10-10; from DeVault, Don to LP 1945-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Writes cheque to “Cash to me” $75.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Loan to Linus Jr” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Letter from William Shockley, Bell Telephone Laboratories, to LP RE: States his need for more young scientists to work at Bell Telephone Laboratories, and explains the current areas of research. Stresses the need for a good physical chemist, but states that they have openings for any kind of chemist. Describes his recent travels and work with the Pentagon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.2] Letter from LP to Prof. N. V. Sidgwick, Lincoln College, Oxford, RE: Comments on his improving health and gives permission for Sidgwick to quote values from the Chemical Bond. States that Roscoe Dickinson died in July from colon cancer. Hopes Sidgwick can come to Cal Tech soon. [Letter from N. C. Sidgwick to LP 1945-08-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #364.1] September 5 Back to Top Letter from LP to George L. Clark RE: Apologizes for the delay in his response. Recommends both Noyes and Waser for instructorship positions in chemistry at the University of Illinois, outlining their qualifications. [Letter from Clark to LP 1945-03-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Clark, George L., 1939, 1942, 1945, 1952, 1954)] Letter from Robert M. Hutchins, Chancellor, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Invites LP to a conference on the danger of weapons development and the measures needed to prevent the use of technology for destructive purposes to be held in Chicago from September 19-22. Sends him a class of the Smyth report, and requests LP send his response. [Letter from LP to Hutchins 1945-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 163, file:(Hutchins, Robert M.)] Letter from LP to Dr. Eugenio Mariani, Instituto di Chimica Applicata, R. Universita, RE: Replies that he will have Cornell University Press send him the second edition of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Comments on the new edition. Agrees that Mariani may add an index of Italian scientists working on the chemical bond to the Italian edition of the book. Sends reprints under separate cover. [Letter from Mariani to LP 1945-06-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)] Writes cheque to “Ann Eastman. Towels” $4.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Letter from LP to Prof. F. O. Rice, Head, Chemistry Dept., Catholic University of America, RE: States he waited to respond to Rice’s letter till he had someone to recommend, and now he recommends Dr. Jurg Waser and Dr. John Otvos. Describes the education, personality, and experience of both men. [Letter from F. O. Rice to LP 1945-03-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 340.10] Letter from M. H. Arvenson, Chairman, Chicago Section, to LP. RE: Announces that Dr. F. C. Whitmore will receive the Willard Gibbs Medal on September 28th. Requests the presence of LP and AHP at the presentation dinner. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] September 6 Back to Top Letter from Dr. E. Brand to LP RE: Sends an update on his work with amino acid residues and asks if LP knows where he could obtain some radio-active sodium sulfate. [Letters from LP to Brand 1945-06-15, 1945-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from A. N. Campbell to LP RE: Sends questions regarding intermediate compounds related to iodine, chloride, and bromine. [Letter from LP to Campbell 1945-09-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)] September 7 Back to Top Note from George Tunell to LP RE: States he will be in Sierra Madre for the winter and spring and mentions he would like to attend a seminar, possibly on crystal structure or a course on quantum mechanics. [Letters from LP to George Tunell 1945-02-15, 1945-09-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10] Letter from Julian M. Sturtevant, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Inquires if there is an opening for a chemist at CalTech, and states he is looking for post-war work. Gives his relevant education and experience, including some publications and work which he has directed. [Letters from J. C. Street to LP 1945-08-28, from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP 1945-09-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5] Letter from Luella A. Huggins, Attorney at Law, to LP. RE: Has prepared an article for publication. Encloses a copy of the article, and a sample chapter from her book. Gives a short biography of herself. Asks him to return the manuscripts when he is done. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 8 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Outlines his current situation at Stanford, expressing his fear that the Dean will pressure him to retire in order to make room for an industrial health laboratory. Mentions that Dr. Bloomfield, the department head, is not of the same opinion. States that he would like to continue in his current position if possible, but would also be thrilled to work in Pasadena, as he is now becoming more interested in teaching and group collaborations. There is a note in pen in the upper left corner of the first page: “File.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] September 9 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Jordan, U.S. Rubber Co., RE: Recommends Dr. John Otvos and Mr. William Shand to work for the U.S. Rubber Co. [Letters from H. F. Jordan to LP 1945-07-06, 1945-09-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.6] September 10 Back to Top Letter from James Allen to LP RE: Inquires as to whether their would be a laboratory he could rent at Cal Tech to conduct experiments, or whether there would be something else available in the Los Angeles area. [Letter from LP to Allen 1945-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1945)] Letter from Dr. James Conant to LP RE: Informs him that they are forming a committee at Harvard to review recommendations for appointments in the department of Nuclear Chemistry. Asks LP if he would be willing to advise them on a correspondence basis. [Letter from LP to Conant 1945-09-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Conant, James B., 1929-1930, 1933-1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1945, 1952)] Writes cheque to “Collector of internal revenue. Income tax in full for Linus & me” $228.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $8.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “CA Morse. 8-1 to 10-1" $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Ed. Co” $15.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “A.C. Vroman. Books for Dr. Bell” $38.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $7.13 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Coleman Chamber Music Assn” $21.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: Dr. Pauling, Heat Capacity of Gases [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5] 4:30pm - Lecture Notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond - Lecture 10: Dr. Waser on Einstein’s derivation of the Planck distribution law. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11] Propositions Submitted by John William Sease for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2] September 11 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Informs LP that a Dr. Benjamin Miller will be coming to Pasadena to see him, with a note from Dr. B. O. Raulston. Mentions that Dr. Miller has worked at the Rockefeller Institute and is currently on faculty at the University of Chicago Medical School but is looking to transfer out West in hopes that a different climate will alleviate his health problems. [Letter from LP to Dr. Addis 1945-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from H.A. Barker to LP RE: Informs LP of details concerning the case of Dr. Don DeVault. States that Devault was sent to a camp for conscientious objectors, and later sentenced to time in the penitentiary due to his uncooperative behavior in the camp. [Letters from LP to Baker 1945-08-31, 1945-09-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from H. F. Jordan, U.S. Rubber Co., to LP RE: States he was impressed with Dr. John W. Otvos and has invited him to visit. Requests Mr. William Shand write to U.S. Rubber Co. when he returns from the South Pacific. Asks to have any interested, qualified students write to them. [Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Jordan 1945-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.6] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Discusses his trip east and everything he got to see. Talks about the setup for when he goes out on transport. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.1] September 12 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Edward W. Hughes to LP RE: Discusses his leave of absence due to allergy problems and Dr. Otto Beeck’s objections to his departure. Notes he will leave for Pasadena around September 29th. Adds that he will bring the Fourier results to Pasadena, noting similar work has appeared recently in “Nature.” In a post-script notes that Bill will return October 1 and is renewing his request for 2-butanol. [Letter from LP to Hughes 1945-09-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)] Letter from W. H. Rodebush, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: States he is looking for a post-doctorate research assistant, over age 25, for eleven months, with a $2200 stipend. Says he is aware that this position will be hard to fill due to the draft and war. [Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush 1945-10-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6] Letter from E. P. Stevenson, Member, Division 11, OSRD, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Is preparing a Historical Summary of Division 11's oxygen program. Would like to give credit to the men who worked on it. Would like LP’s cooperation on the matter. [Memo fro Pauling to Sturdivant 1945-09-19] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, Guggenheim Foundation, to Committee of Selection. RE: Encloses a letter from Dr. Elmer Ellis. Asks for mail vote on the matter. Adds the minutes from the last meeting regarding the matter. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 13 Back to Top Letter from LP’s secretary to G.H. Manuel, British Commonwealth Scientific Office RE: Returns and acknowledges receipt of the articles. [Letter from Manuel to LP 1945-09-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from LP to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Office of Scientific Research and Development, RE: Requests he send a copy of the report on experiments carried out in Germany on human resistance to temperature extremes. Discusses Division 8 work at Cal Tech. Mentions that two or three universities are interested in Richard Noyes. [Letter from Noyes to LP 1945-09-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)] Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: Says he is glad to learn Wood accepted the job at George Washington even though they were looking forward to him coming to Cal Tech, says that Dr. Beckman has found that everything on the oxygen meter is classified open so they can get their manuscripts ready for submission, and asks Wood to write him about George Washington once he’s been there for a while. [Telegram from Wood to LP 1945-09-03, letter from Wood to LP 1945-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7] September 14 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Doisy RE: Discusses the undergraduate chemistry program at Cal Tech and suggests that it might be suitable for the bright young son of Doisy’s friend. Thanks Doisy for the invitation to visit him in St. Louis, mentioning that he and AHP may be able to stop by in January on their way East. [Letter from Doisy to LP 1945-09-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)] Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston RE: Discusses recommendations around the Proposed Navy Contract to take over work under OSRD Contract OEMer-881. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Meeting Minutes for he Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from Julian M. Sturtevant, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Encloses a bibliography of his work, including both things published and unpublished. [Letters from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP 1945-09-07, from LP to Dr. Julian M. Sturtevant 1945-09-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5] Letter from Robert C. C. St. George, Jr., Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, to LP RE: Inquires about the scholarship fund that LP is planning, and explains his opinion on the drafting of young men with scientific educations. Worries about the possibility that he and his peers may be unable to go to graduate school because of the draft. Asks LP what might happen to him and his peers after their war research contracts expire. [Letter from LP to Mr. Robert St. George, Jr., 1945-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15] Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Informs him of the procedure for requesting immediate release of teachers from the army. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief. RE: Requests that arrangements be made for all members of the Board of Editors receive a copy of all monographs. Relates an embarrassing story. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] Letter from Donald F. Hornig, to LP. RE: Asks about fellowships, and for information regarding them. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 15 Back to Top Letter from Ely Culbertson to LP RE: Sends him a memo entitled “How to Control the Atomic Threat” and asks LP to seriously consider its contents. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from LP to Dr. H.A. Barker RE: Thanks him for his letter concerning Dr. Don DeVault. [Letter from Barker to LP 1945-09-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Votes in favor of nominating Hamilton to a post-service fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] Letter from LP to Donald Hornig. RE: Suggests he write Dr. Moe for information on the Guggenheim Fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 17 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. James Conant RE: Accepts appointment as a correspondence member of the committee to review recommendations concerning nuclear chemists at Harvard. [Letters from Conant to LP 1945-09-10, 1945-10-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66, file:(Conant, James B., 1929-1930, 1933-1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1945, 1952)] Letter from LP to Dr. Edward W. Hughes RE: Writes that they look forward to his arrival with Dr. Lu. Regrets Dr. Beecks search for a better medical treatment for Hughes allergies has been unsuccessful. Mentions the crowded conditions of the labs at Cal Tech. [Letter from Hughes to LP 1945-09-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to AHP RE: Informs AHP his wish to send more books to her for her to go over. Also mentions LP’s presence on Committee is of great value to him and the foundation. [Filed under AHP Organizational Correspondence: Box # 1.008, Folder 8.1] 4:30pm - Lecture Notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond - Lecture 11: Rotation of molecules. The correspondence principle. Spatial quantization. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11] September 18 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. E. Brand RE: Thanks him for the table on amino acid residues and suggests that he write to Robley Evans concerning the matter of radioactive materials. [Letters from Brand to LP 1945-09-06, 1945-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)] Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards dry cleaning” $14.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “A. Virginia Golletz. Linda’s dancing class” $18.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Letter from LP to Dr. J. C. Street, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Thanks Street for the letter regarding Dr. J. M. Sturtevant, and states he will write to Sturtevant soon. [Letters from J. C. Street to LP 1945-09-18, from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP 1945-09-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5] September 19 Back to Top Letter from LP to A.N. Campbell RE: Discusses questions concerning the solid state of Iodine-chloride-bromine compounds. [Letters from Campbell to LP 1945-09-06, 1945-09-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from LP to Prof. S.H. Yu, Metals Research Institute, National Tsung Hua University RE: Replies that the press of work in connection to the war have prevented him from considering Yu’s manuscript in as much detail as he would have liked, and so has asked Professor Verner Schomaker of his department to also examine the manuscripts. Explains that Prof. Schomaker will write to Yu concerning some points in the manuscripts which are giving him trouble and possible errors found. Asks also for the information of where the papers are to be published and asks for reprints when available. [Letter from Yu to LP 1945-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.5] Letter from LP to Dr. George Tunell RE: Invites Tunell to attend any seminars or courses at Cal Tech as a guest at no charge. Suggests that Tunell inquire at the end of October what topics will be covered and register at the registrar’s office. [Notes from George Tunell to LP 1945-09-07, 1945-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10] Telegram from Ralph Connor to LP RE: States Class A not recommended for OEMSR 881 because NDRC is not able to handle the contract. Letter explaining follows. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from Ralph Connor, Chief - Division 8, Office for Emergency Management, National Defense Research Committee of the Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP RE: Explains reasoning for not continuing OEMsr-881 under NDRC. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP. RE: Rough draft of a summary of the development of the oxygen meter. [Letter from Stevenson to LP 1945-09-12, Letter from LP to Stevenson 1945-10-02] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.1] Letter from Robert C. Miller, to LP. RE: Informs him of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Pacific Division of the AAAS will be held October 19th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from F. M. Turner, Reinhold Publishing Company, to Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary. RE: Shall send notice of each monograph to the members of the Board of Editors. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] Letter from LP to Dr. M. H. Averson, Chairman, Chicago Section. RE: Informs him that he and AHP will not be able to attend the presentation dinner for the Willard Gibbs Medal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] Letter from LP to Miss Luella A. Huggins. RE: Returns her manuscripts. Informs her that it would not be appropriate for her to contact other members of the Committee. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 20 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that he has spoken with Dr. Benjamin Miller and that is supportive of collaborating with him at the University of Southern California, although he has heard that Miller can be hard to work with. Suggests that Dr. Addis not continue to carry out all of his prior duties at Stanford if he is going to accept the proposed pay cut. Goes on to mention that he is looking into a possible appointment for Dr. Addis in a research capacity at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. [Note from Dr. Addis to LP 1945-09-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)] Letter from LP to James Allen RE: Responds that the facilities at Cal Tech are not for rent and does not know of any others in the area. [Letter from Allen to LP 1945-09-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1945)] Letter from Dr. Charles Coryell to LP RE: Informs LP that he and his family will be coming to visit California from September 28th through October 11th. Adds that he will give a talk at Cal Tech if he can get Army clearance to do so. [Letter from LP to Coryell 1945-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)] Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms” $27.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Describes his time in New York and his time spent with Rebsie, whom he likes very much. “She satisfies about all my ideals”. General Marshal says all men with 2 years’ service will be out next spring. Asks to whom he should write to get back into Cal. Discusses money. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.1] Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to LP RE: Writes that Woods Hole and Princeton both have men looking for positions in physics and chemistry, says they are still under the Navy currently so the men are not out on the street yet but they would like to begin academic work as soon as possible. Describes the group of men, says Dr. Cross is planning to return to Brown but he still has a leaning toward California, and regrets that he was unable to see LP last time he came East. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5] September 21 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Don DeVault to LP RE: Writes that he has decided not to accept parole except under the conditions that it is free from restrictions on location and employment. Discusses his reasons for being a conscientious objector. Thanks LP for all of his help in the matter. [Letter from LP to DeVault 1945-09-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from LP to Dr. L.H. Farinholt RE: Offers him a position, effective as soon as possible and lasting through August 1946, related to a Navy contract. Notes that the position could become a permanent one involving teaching and research at Cal Tech, as they may soon receive a Rockefeller Foundation grant. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)] Note from Dr. George Tunell to LP RE: Thanks LP for the invitation and states he will register and inquire about courses just before October 31. Written in top left margin: “File.” [Letter from LP to George Tunell 1945-09-19, note from George Tunell to LP 1945-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10] Newspaper Clipping: “Medical Research Lagging in Southern California, Caltech Chemistry Head Says”, Pasadena(California) Star-News, September 21, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.11] Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to LP. RE: Will take them matter regarding the monographs up immediately. Attaches a list of issued monographs. Explains why they do not send them to every member. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] September 22 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Julian M. Sturtevant, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: States he has received Sturtevant’s and J. C. Street’s letters, and there is currently no opening like that described by Sturtevant at CalTech. Suggests Sturtevant may be interested in protein structures. Asks what research specifically Sturtevant is hoping to carry out, and if it could possibly to insightful to protein structure. [Letters from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP 1945-09-14, 1945-11-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5] September 23 Back to Top Note from Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Writes that he and Dr. Hughes will be coming to Pasadena next week. Adds that he will be able to work at Cal Tech for a few months as his travel request for Shanghai or Hongkong has not yet been approved by the State Department. Adds that he is glad LP is interested in coming to China to lecture. [Leter from LP to Lu 1945-08-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)] September 24 Back to Top Letter form Dr. E. Brand to LP RE: Thanks him for his suggestions on the matter of radioactive materials. [Letter from LP to Brand 1945-09-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)] Letter form A. N. Campbell to LP RE: Thanks him for the information and adds that he will quote him in future papers. [Letter from LP to Campbell 1945-09-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)] Letter from LP to Prof. Dr. Felix Haurowitz, Istanbul Universitesi, RE: Notes the requested reprints will be sent under separate cover. Discusses the usage of the words ‘antigen’ and ‘hapten’. Suggests that soon it may be necessary to introduce additions to the nomenclature of serology. [Letter from Haurowitz to LP 1945-06-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #152, file:(Haurowitz, Felix)] Manuscript lecture notes “Bierrum’s Method of Finding I.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.11] Letter from Bryce L. Crawford, Jr., University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology, to LP RE: States they have an opening in the physical chemistry department and asks if LP has any candidates to recommend. Describes the position briefly, and what kind of man they are looking for. States he may be working with either the Army or the Navy in the near future. [Letter from LP to Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr., 1945-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Has received notice of the meeting of the Executive Committee. Is some chance that he may be able to attend. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] September 25 Back to Top 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 26th, 1945 in Chicago. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #10, file:(American Institute of Chemists; 1945, 1952-1958, 1963, 1969, 1971, 1977-1987] 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 9-2045, 1945-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)] Letter from Letter from LP to Robert M. Hutchins, Chancellor, University of Chicago, RE: Regrets his response has been delayed due to an absence from Pasadena and that he was unable to attend the conference. States his opinions on the problem of the destructive use of atomic energy. States that it is the most important problem and that he feels a democratic world government is the best solution. Notes he would be grateful to receive reports from the conference. [Letter from Hutchins to LP 1945-09-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 163, file:(Hutchins, Robert M.)] Writes cheque to “Newsweek. 3 yr. sub” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Writes cheque to “Dr. Spencer R. Atkinson. Linda’s Teeth” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] 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. Page9-25-45] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from WV 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] 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 Ralph Spitzer to LP, received 1945-09-25 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 1945-09-28] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1] Letter from LP to Mr. Robert St. Georger, 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 1945-09-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15] September 26 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Pascal Jordan, Universität Berlin, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the paper on the structure and formation of antibodies. Discusses his paper on the structure of globular protein molecules. Asks if he and LP could find some way to communicate regularly. [Sent in a letter from Seeger to LP 1945-11-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #190, file:(Jordan, Pascal)] Manuscript: The Future of Scientific and Medical Research, Pasadena, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1945s.5] Telegram from Ward F. Davidson to LP RE: States that sponsorship of the program by Navy would be more effective than continuation under NDRC. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from WM Stratford, Vice President and Manager of Texaco Development Corporation to Dr. Bruce H. Sage RE: Encloses copies of proposed draft of agreement between CIT and Texaco Development Corporation for approval. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from LP to Dr. Sidney Weinbaum RE: Apologizes for being so late to write as he has been very busy during the war period, tells about LP Jr in the army, hopes that their conditions have improved out East, and says that he’s not sure how the research activities of the Chemistry Department will develop during the coming years. [Note from Weinbaum to LP 1945-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 433.3] Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard, Editor. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Encloses a list of monographs of which he would like a copy. Believes that as long as he takes an active part on the Board, he would like each published monograph to be sent to him. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] September 27 Back to Top Telegram from Charles Coryell to LP RE: Sends instructions related to activities concerning the proposed federal funding for science. [Filed under Correspondence: Box #34, file:(Correspondence, Notes re: Science – The Endless Frontier; A Report to the President, 1945)] Letter from Arthur W. Devor to LP RE: Inquires as to how much LP would charge to do x-ray work on six powder patterns that he is considering for publication. [Letter from LP to Devor 1945-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1945)] Letter from Dr. Joseph J. Jasper, Associate Prof. of Chem., Wayne University to LP RE: Explains they are planning on adding another member to the teaching staff of the Dept. of Chem. during the coming year, mentions interested in a young Ph.D. specializing in sub-atomics, and asks for a few recommendations from LP. [Letter from LP to Jasper 1945-10-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.13] Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston, Chairman, Committee on Governmental and Industrial Contracts RE: States he wrote to Dr. Conant calling his attention to the statement about the continuation of work by the NDRC. Requests the Committee consider the proposed Navy contract/ [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from AH Blatt to Dr. Robert B Corey, Chemistry Dept, CIT RE: Sends information regarding the numbering of the reports and requests information regarding time remaining. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] Letter from Professor Henry M. Woodburn, Department of Chemistry, The University of Buffalo to LP RE: Thanks him for his efforts to hep them fill their physical chemistry position, says they have appointed a Dr. George Goldfinger who is working in polymers to the position, and regrets that none of the men LP suggested seemed to be the logical choice. [Letter from LP to Woodburn 1945-06-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7] Letter from Mary Lou Jones, Placement Secretary to LP RE: Asks LP to send an estimate of the work and personality of Mrs. Jane Sanford Lewis. [Letter from LP to Mary Lou Jones 1945-10-01] [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 Robert C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Shall take care of the questionnaire form the California Teachers Association. Hopes he can make it to the Executive Committee meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] September 28 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Vannevar Bush to LP RE: Reports that he has spoken with the Secretary of War about the matter in question, and that action will be taken. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #34, file:(Bush, Vannevar, 1942, 1945)] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Sep30 ‘45) and Bank of America deposit slip for $668.56. Note enclosed: If it is necessary to make a personal telephone toll call through the Institute switchboard, the toll expense is chargeable to the person making the call. All personal toll calls, including those on the Ryan line, must be placed through the Institute operator and reported a personal. Your cooperation is requested. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: talks about atomic bombs and he thinks the only way to prevent war is to have a world government of the people. They look forward to seeing him on his way to Berkeley. Thinks that there will not be enough academic jobs to go around for next year but thinks there is enough demand fo a consulting firm. Talks about Linus Jr;s service in the Army, and reconversion to peace-time activities. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP received 1945-09-25] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1] Letter from Fred Eggan, to Henry Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that he has returned to the University. Informs him of his future plans. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945), Box # 14.013 File 13.19] September 29 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Don DeVault RE: Expresses his sympathy at DeVault’s stance as a conscientious objector and states he understands his decision not to accept parole. Goes on to hopes for future protein research at Cal Tech. [Note from DeVault to LP 1945-09-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)] Letter from Dr. W.A. Noyes, Jr., Chief, Division 10, National Defense Research Committee, RE: Replies that the report in question was loaned to him by Major I. G. Graef. Adds that he will have a copy or the manuscript sent to LP. Adds that Richard Noyes has written him asking about Columbia and Buffalo. [Letters from LP to Noyes 1945-09-13, 1945-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)] Letter from LP to Prof. Alexander Todd, University of Cambridge, RE: Congratulates Todd on his new job and updates him on the work of various professors at Cal Tech. Discusses future research plans and various aspects of his home life. [Letter from Prof. Alexander Todd to LP 1945-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6] Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. 10 days gardening” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston RE: Comments on the letter presented by Mr. CP Ward. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2] September 30 Back to Top Statement of cash for the Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]

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