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February - General
  • The serological properties of simple substances. XII. The reactions of antiserum homologous to the p-azophenyltrimethylammonium group. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68 (February 1946): 250-255. Written by: David Pressman, Allan L. Grossberg, Leland H. Pence, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.3]
  • Pamphlet “Strategic Bases in the Pacific Plan for Trusteeship” by the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace. [Filed under AHP General Peace 1945-1960: Box # 4.009, Folder 9.3]


February 1
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Check to Mrs. CJ Cox for cash to me” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “AL Lindgren to fix Ford” $30.98 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Press Release: “Great Advances in Medicine and Biology to Come From Study of Sizes and Shapes of Molecules; Specific Action of Drugs Explained by Molecular Configuration”, February 1, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.12]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Crellie got ready to go to Lido Isle” [in child’s handwriting] [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Memo from Jerry Donohue and William Shand to Supervisory Group RE: Determination of the Parameter for Silver Molybdate, Ag2MoO4. (Marked Feb 1 1946 Rec’d) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.1]
  • Memo from William Shand, Jr. to Supervisory Group, Diffraction Investigation RE: responds to previous memo dated 21 Jan 46 and relates information from manuscript. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.1]


February 2
  • Letter from Dr. Paul Emmett, Mellon Institute, to LP RE: Asks LP to stop by and see him in Pittsburgh if he can while he is East to lecture in Rochester. Mentions his sister sent him a clipping from Oregon where LP is quoted as disclosing the number of bombs the U.S. has. Adds that Dr. Klug mentioned his letter from LP, and goes on to discuss Klug and others at the Institute. Reports he has been on crutches due to foot injury. [Letter from LP to Emmett 1946-02-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
  • Note from Allan Maccoll, Sir Wm. Ramsey and Ralph Forbes Labs, University College London, to LP RE: Inquires if LP received the manuscript “The Resonance Energies and Light Absorption of some Heterocyclic Molecules” he sent before leaving Australia. Requests LP read and send comments. [Letters from Maccoll to LP 1945-07-17, 1946-03-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Check to Mrs. CJ Cox for cash to me” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Went to Lido Isle with Peter as Chaperone To ok Crellie” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 3
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest protein excretion data pertinent to LP’s condition. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from H.M. Kilgore, Chair, Subcommittee on War Mobilization, U.S. Senate, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter in support of legislation for funding of scientific research. Sends a summary of the Senate hearings and a description of the new bill. Requests LP send any suggestions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Home from Lido Isle. Big rain” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 4
  • Letter from Prof. Charles C. Smyth, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, to LP RE: Requests LP recommend candidates for instructorship positions in chemistry for the next fall. [Letter from LP to Smyth 1946-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Transcript, Program: Analogies Between Antibodies and Simpler Chemical Substances, First Harrison Howe Memorial Lecture, Rochester Section, American Chemical Society, Rochester, New York. [LP Speeches, 1946s.2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Pacific. Tickets to Berkeley” $57.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Program: First Harrison Howe Memorial Lecture, Rochester (N.Y.) Section, American Chemical Society, February 4, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Milton Silverman. RE: Is sending a glossy print of the Model P Pauling Oxygen Meter so that the photograph might be reproduced in the Summary Technical Report. For Division 11. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]


February 5
  • Letter from LP’s secretary to Dean Webster G. Simon, Western Reserve University, RE: Writes that his letter has been received, and that LP will respond when he returns to the office in a few weeks. [Letters from Simon to LP 1946-01-30, from LP to Simon 1946-02-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Writes cheque to “Wm. Taylor. Sweater for Crellie” $5.09 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $19.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas. Two months service” $23.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $5.18 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Coach Van Lines Inc. Check for Taka - He gave me cash” $3.10 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “LA Times to March 1" $3.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “P. Star News to Feb 1" $2.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $14.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards” $7.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Shapes of Molecules Provide new Approach to Biology”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, February 5, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.12]
  • Letter from the Secretary to LP, to Mr. Sherman S. Shaffer, Humble Oil and Refining Co., Technical and Research Div., RE: States that LP will be gone for some time, and suggests Shaffer direct his question to Dr. Harold D. Springall, the coauthor of LP for the article in question. [Letter from H. H. Meier to LP 1946-01-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]


February 6
  • Note from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Expresses his hope that LP will take the position at Oxford. Asks him to send any correspondence regarding the matter to his secretary at Princeton. Goes on to inform him that he has been recently ill. (Note in pencil at top margin: “File with other Eastman Prof. correspondence”) [Letters from LP to Aydelotte 1946-01-23, 1946-02-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)and copy in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Women’s Club” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 7
  • Letter from A. J. Dempster, J. Franck, William D. Harkins, R. S. Mulliken, H. C. Urey, and Sewall wright, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Informs them the McMahon bill and its purpose. Encloses two cards to be returned if they agree with their stance. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]


February 8
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Encloses an x-ray request form and details for the Paulings’ next visit to the lab. Also mentions that allow he does not understand what is causing the proteinuria fluctuations, at this small level they do not worry him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Theory of Resonance. Jackson Laboratory Lecture Series, Lecture no. 6. Wilmington, DE: E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. (February 8, 1946): 1-13. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.4]
  • Typescript, Correspondence: Theory of Resonance, Jackson Laboratory Lecture Series, Du Pont, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.3]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Peter, Linda movie” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dan H. Campbell, CIT, to E. C. Hay Company. RE: Sends information regarding a modified gelatin. Describes oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1]
  • Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3]


February 9
  • Entry in Calendar: “Crellin went to Beach. Folk Dancing. Mr. Babcock Called. Elmer C. Ball Ur. in theurepeutics call middle of week again.” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 10
  • Entry in Calendar: “Peter’s Birthday. Concert” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 11
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from D. Aron to Gladys Wilson. RE: Acknowledged receipt of the letter and glossy print. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]


February 12
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy came home. Chamber of Commerce Dinner for CalTech, 6:45pm” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 13
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Byck, Shell Development Research Club, RE:


February 14
  • Typescript: A Proposed Program of Research on the Fundamental Problems of Biology and Medicine [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.1]
  • Letter from James Henderson, University of London to LP RE: Asks if he would deliver a few lectures chosen by himself as a part of their Special University Lectures series, tells him the dates, ask him for an alternative time if those don’t work, tells him of the honorarium, and encloses some notes in regard to the publication of his lectures. (“Notes on the Publication of Special University Lectures” attached to letter] [Letter from LP to Henderson 1946-03-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 299.8 [Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1958]


February 15
  • Letter from W. H. Rodebush, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Illinois, to LP RE: States they are looking for a physical chemistry instructor for two semesters, with a $2,800 salary, preferably someone interested in x-ray research who could make use of Dr. Clark’s equiptment and expertise. [Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush 1946-02-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner at Sarah’s Dancing School afterwards” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Confidential meeting minutes of the Executive Committee. Discussed the Texaco Development Project, Shellmar Corporation Contract, appointments, etc. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]


February 16
  • Entry in Calendar: “Wedding. P. Hayard- St. Phillips Church till 4pm” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Elizabeth Darling Gillette to LP RE: Talks about her family history and about what happened to the six children when their parents died. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Assorted Pauling/Darling Materials, 1912-1994: Box #5.054, Folder 54.12]


February 17
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $6.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “TW Mather. Clothes for me” $253.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Entry in Calendar: “To San Francisco - The ‘Lark’” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 18
  • Manuscript, Correspondence: Bonds Between Metal Atoms in Metallic and Non-Metallic Substances, Shell Development Research Club, Sigma Xi Lecture, Berkeley, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.4]
  • Letter from Catherine Schlegelmilch, College Department, The Macmillan Company to LP RE: Tells him that Mr. Freeman was in the office with just enough time to open LP’s package, but didn’t have enough time to write before having to rush out of town again, explains that he will be back later this week and will write LP then. [Letter from Freeman to LP 1946-02-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Memo outlining Immediate Engineering Division Needs. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]


February 19
  • X-ray report performed on LP’s chest by Dr. Edward Leef. Notes that heart and aorta are not enlarged and that there is no sign of disease in the lungs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dean Webster G. Simon, Western Reserve University, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response due to an eastern trip. Sends his opinions concerning Dr. Bruce Hicks as requested. [Letter from LP’s secretary to Simon 1946-02-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Return from Frisco” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, to Beilstein-Gmelin Committee. RE: Informs them that Seaborg, and LP have joined the committee. Suggests meeting before adding any other members. Attaches a letter from Roger Adams. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]


February 20
  • Entry in Calendar: “Arrive home. Paddy still has a bit of cold” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]


February 21
  • Supplemental report to LP’s X-ray of February 19th by Dr. Edward Leef. Reports that as compared with the 1941 films of LP’s chest there have been no changes in heart shape or size. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Writes cheque to “HJC Asp McClanahan Recall” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “A.C. Nash. Shoes” $7.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Letter from William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, The Macmillan Company to LP RE: Explains why he could not answer sooner, tells how he has had the outline forwarded to Mr. Bennet in their New York office, and warns him that all publishers are currently laboring under extreme difficulties in all phases of book manufacture. Adds that he mentioned to Mr. Bennett that LP would not use early publishing as a deciding factor. [Letter from Schlegelmilch to LP 1946-02-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Tea Athenaeum 4 to 6 serve punch” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Chemistry 1a Final Examination. Three hours, ten questions, ten points each. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.12]


February 22
  • Writes cheque to “Aug. Fn. Bringing Books up to date” $47.36 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner for Houston’s Michal Bowen 6:30. Between 2 to 4. (Page Dinner?)” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (Three hours. Pauling’s “General Chemistry” may be used.) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.12]
  • Minutes to the Meeting of the California Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]


February 24
  • Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Talks about time spent with Moe and the Mirsky’s. He shipped some boxes home and thinks he will be home by March 10th at the very earliest. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.2]
  • Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to LP RE: Says he got off the ship which was a surprise as he only has 29 months of service. He will be at Fort Hamilton but expects to be on the way to Fort McArther soon. He received a letter from Berkeley saying he could be readmitted upon approval of the dean. Talks about possibly going to summer school. Wishes Linus a Happy Birthday. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.2]


February 25
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Encloses the x-ray reports and lab reports from LP’s last visit. Mentions that Elesa is ill with the flu. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Emmett RE: Reports that Emmett’s letter came while LP was away East, and that he was unable to stop in Pittsburgh. Sends news from the family, mentioning that Linus, Jr. is still in the Army, and that Peter is a Junior in high school. Replies that he was misquoted on the bomb matter, and never has had any connection to the atomic bomb project. [Letter from Emmett to LP 1946-02-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Charles P. Smyth, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, RE: Recommends to him Dr. E. W. Hughes, currently at the Shell Development Company in Emeryville, for an assistant professorship or instructorship in chemistry. Notes that he has decided to leave his current position due to allergy problems which have plagued him in that climate. Adds that he is searching for a permanent academic appointment. Suggests Dr. John W. Sease might be an acceptable candidate for an instructorship in organic chemistry. [Letter from Smyth to LP 1946-02-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ray Q. Brewster, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas (Lawrence), RE: Recommends to him Dr. E.W. Hughes for the instructorship position in chemistry. Notes that Hughes is leaving his current position at Shell Development Company in Emeryville due to allergy problems, and is searching for a permanent appointment in a more hospitable climate. [Letter from Brewster to LP 1946-01-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Letter from M.H. Arveson to LP RE: Informs LP that the jury has selected him as the recipient of the 35th Willard Gibbs Medal Award. Asks LP to write back confirming his acceptance. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Jordan, Assistance Manager, General Laboratories, U.S. Rubber Co., RE: Thanks Jordan for the letter about Mr. Marvin Brooks and states he’s given it to Prof. Niemann. [Letter from H. F. Jordan to LP 1946-01-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.7]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: States that they have no recent graduates for the position, but recommends Dr. E. W. Hughes and discusses his relevant education and experience. [Letter from W. H. Rodebush to LP 1946-02-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]
  • Magazine Article: “Rochester Section Inaugurates Harrison E. How Lectures”, Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 4, February 25, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.12]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Huntington Library 3pm” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Says he will be in Fort Hamilton until he has his 30th month required to leave. Discusses plans for coming days, mentions that Brooklyn Army Base is processing men with only 29 months. He wants to spend a weekend in Indiana with Reba II. A cold he caught has contributed to his depression. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.2]
  • Minutes to the meeting of the Executive Committee Conference. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]


February 26
  • Memo from C.C. Lauritsen to LP RE: Informs him that they are referring the letter from Nord to LP. [Letters from Nord to Lauritsen 1946-01-21, from LP to Nord 1946-04-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Eugene P. Wigner, Princeton University, to LP RE: Invites LP to one in a series of conferences to celebrate Princeton’s bicentennial. Requests LP to introduce and lead discussion on Seaborg’s address on “Application of Artificial Radioactive Tracers to Chemistry and Medicine” at the first conference which will be sponsored by the Departments of Astronomy, Chemistry, and Physics. [Letter from LP to E. P. Wigner 1946-03-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, file: (P: Correspondence, 1946)]


February 27
  • Letter from Dr. G. H. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests reprints of LP’s papers in relation to surface films and cell division and metabolism, as he is now returning to these topics with the end of war work. Invites LP to stay with him when he comes on March 19th to give the lecture at the labs. [Letter from LP to Clowes 1946-03-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]


February 28
  • Note from AHP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Thanks him for the x-ray report and says that everything is going fine. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Informs him that he would possibly be able to Oxford from January to June of 1947. States that he must remain during the fall to oversee the plan for chemistry and biology at Cal Tech. Goes on to say that he has been denied a leave of absence in 1947 by the Board of Trustees due to their belief that he must be in California during this period to manage this new program. However, expresses that he still hopes to be able to go to England for the last two terms of the year. [Note from Aydelotte to LP 1946-02-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956) and copy in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Feb 28 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Talks about his difficulty traveling, asks when LP will be east again. He wont be going to California since he should be back in about a month. Expresses disappointment of “floating around the country on his 21st birthday.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.2]
  • Membership Card for the Roster of Ammunition “Know-How” for LP. [Letter from Klanderman to LP 1946-03-11] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2]


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