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< May  1946 > S M T W T F S       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 In Chicago 16 In Pittsburgh 17 In Pittsburgh 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. May - General Back to Top An instrument for determining the partial pressure of oxygen in a gas. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68 (May 1946): 795-798. Written by: Linus Pauling, Reuben E. Wood, and J. H. Sturdivant. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.6] Calculations: Diffraction data for NaCd2, May 1946. [Addendum to Rn 23R] Excerpt from a letter from J. F. Golay RE: Makes many observations on the current state of daily life in England, and how these issues may influence to abilities of Rhodes Scholars. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5] Addendum to Research Notebook 23: Calcualtions related to a film made by Jordan. [Filed under RNB 23R, Folder 2] May 1 Back to Top Letter from E.U. Condon, Director, National Bureau of Standards, to LP RE: Discusses new standard samples of hydrocarbons that are now available. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #283, file:(National Bureau of Standards)] May 3 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Emmett, Mellon Institute, RE: Thanks him for the invitation, but responds he will stay at a hotel arranged by the Westinghouse Company during his stay in Pittsburgh, as he will be there only a short time and has several engagements. Adds that he and AHP hope to stop by at a later date when they are both traveling East. (Note in right margin: “See Young + Taylor Me: Position for PH Emmett”) [Letter from Emmett to LP 1946-04-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)] Letter from Dr. H. D. Piersma, Director, Human Biological Division, Lederle Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends and inventory of their Antipneumococcus Sera and Pneumococcus Polysaccharide. (Notes by LP re: discuss orders for serum. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1946)] Entry in Calendar: “Arrived home. 11-15 am Chief Pet Show” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 4 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Pasadena Star News” $1.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Minutes from Executive Committee Conference. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1] May 6 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the manuscript “The Nature of the Bonding in Derivatives of Ferriheme” by Erdman and Corwin, suggesting that the title be changed to “Spectroscopic Studies of Ferric Mesoporphyrin Complexes” and that considerable revision be undertaken. Suggests Dr. Coryell should be consulted for his opinion. [Letters from Corwin to Lamb 1946-07-25, from Lamb to LP 1946-07-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Letter from LP to Dr. H.C. Spruth to LP RE: LP inquires if the six additional glossy prints of his photograph and the telegrams giving the subject of his speech, “Modern Structural Chemistry.” LP informs him of his travel plans. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Biographical information about LP. Information submitted for the International Who’s Who for 1947. [Filed under Biographical Updates and Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.2] May 8 Back to Top Letter from WN Lacey and BH Sage to LP RE: Discusses the new accounting procedures that will result in less money for the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Recommends options for the fiscal year 1946-47. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1] May 9 Back to Top Entry in Calendar: “Dinner at home. Sterling Miller and his wife” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 10 Back to Top Letter from Kenneth B. Demaree, Editor, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Writes that Herold Hicks, the new Pacific Coast representative, was disappointed to find LP out of the office when he visited Cal Tech last month. Requests information on LP’s plans for “General Chemistry.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1945-1946)] Entry in Calendar: “Dinner Zechmeister. Huntington Hotel” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 11 Back to Top Entry in Calendar: “Dinner DuMond-6.45” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 13 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Niels Engel RE: Gives Engel permission to carry out post-doctorate research at Cal Tech. Informs him that the labs have more x-ray than metallurgy equipment. Suggests that he might also consider the Institute of Metals at the University of Chicago or School of Mines at Berkeley. [Letter Engel to LP 1946-04-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1946)] Entry in Calendar: “Paddy leaves for Pittsburgh. Crelin - party at Niemanns” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 14 Back to Top Letter from F. L. Kauffman to LP RE: Informs LP that he has taken the liberty of reserving a room for he and AHP at the Drake Hotel for their stay in Chicago. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Letter from LP to Mr. Douglas Veale, University Registry, Oxford RE: Accepts the appointment as George Eastman Visiting Professor at University of Oxford for the academic year 1947-1948. [Letter from Veale to LP 1946-03-26, 1946-05-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299, File: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)] Writes cheque to “Dr. McMillan. Vaccinations” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Dr. Rosenau. Paddy’s examination” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Adohr” $22.22 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Ans. Ama. Atish?” $20.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. Dues, etc” $13.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “George Jansen” $7.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O. Co” $7.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Berry Hill Farms” $3.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Dr. Blaisdell. Operation for Paddy” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Dr. Spencer. Atkinson” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Federated Missions of Pasadena K. Farming memorial Fund” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co” $24.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Coleman Chamber Concerts Deposit” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co. Gas” $5.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards” $14.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Harlan G. Lunch. Fix zephyr” $22.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “JC Nash. Shoes” $9.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Polytechnic. Crellie’s tuition” $134.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Taka & Isono” $1.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Entry in Calendar: “Hiccasp. meeting 8 Ernst Pascal” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 15 Back to Top Memo from LP to Dr. Don Clark RE: Inquires if Clark’s department would be willing to pay half a $200 lecture fee to have Dr. William Hume-Rothery come and give three lectures at Cal Tech. [Memo from Clark to LP 1946-05-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)] Letter from LP to Dr. A. K. Parpart RE: LP apologizes for the delay in answering his letter but goes on to say that he would like very much to attend and take part of the conference on “The Chemistry and Physiology of Growth.” He will do his best to arrange his schedule around it and asks if he can delay his decision for awhile. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.10] May 16 Back to Top Program: “Roster of Guests” The George Westinghouse Centennial Forum, Pittsburgh Pa, May 16-18, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6] Entry in Calendar: “Pittsburgh” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: States he is glad to learn he accepted the job at Oregon State. Says there are probably troubles regarding research support but that should improve. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1] Memorandum from W. R. Scott, to All OSRD Official Investigators. RE: Calls their attention to the OSRD Administrative Circular 17.03 regarding the disposition of OSRD records. Informs them that penalties are severe. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] May 17 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “[Re: Peter Pauling; Pasadena JC Student Elections]”, Pasadena (California) Junior College Chronicle [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.1] Manuscript, Typescript, Program, Notes: Molecular Architecture and Biological Reactions, The George Westinghouse Centennial Forum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.7] Newspaper Clipping: “Sophomore President”, Pasadena (California) Chronicle, May 17, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1] Program: The George Westinghouse Centennial Forum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1] May 18 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Chemists Pry into Unseen”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.2] Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Chemists Pry Into Unseen”, Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1] Entry in Calendar: “Folk Dancing Class, Paddy leaves forhome” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Newspaper article, comments from LP on chemistry and biology. New York Times, May 18, 1946. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] May 19 Back to Top Entry in Calendar: “Garden Pary 2 to 5 - Atch Young 800 S. San Rafael” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Newspaper clipping, “Atomic Radiation in Various Fields and Told of the Scientist Stressed at Symposium” New York Times, May 19, 1946. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] May 20 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Malcolm Dole to LP RE: Congratulates LP on having received the Willard Gibbs medal, and looks forward to the ceremony in June. Requests LP suggest someone to participate in a symposium on “Molecular Models” for the Chicago Convention of the ACS in September. Adds that a short abstract would be needed by July 1st. (Note in left margin: “Dr. Corey - Would you do it?”) [Letter from LP to Dole 1946-06-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1946)] Letter from Mr. Douglas Veale, University Registry, Oxford to LP RE: Thanks LP for letter of March 26. Expresses that he is glad LP has accepted the George Eastman Visiting Professorship and that he has informed the Electors. [Letter from LP to Veale 1946-05-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299, File: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology and Bank of America deposit slip for $1490.10 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Entry in Calendar: “Paddy arrives home” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] May 21 Back to Top Letter from Walter Johnson of Academic Press, Inc. to LP RE: Asks LP to prepare the theoretical portion of a guide in the field of Immunology. Encloses some folders of the groups recent activities. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #7, file:(Academic Press/Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1946, 1951-1952, 1989] APS Newsletter, Vol.1, No. 10 sent to LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(Association of Pasadena Scientists, Newsletters, 1946)] Letter from LP to Dr. Warren Weaver RE: Thanking Weaver for inviting him to speak on the Philharmonic program. LP encloses a first draft of his talk and asks for suggests regarding several aspects of the paper. [Filed under: LP speeches, 1946s.11] Letter from Robert B. Corey, to Dr. W. W. Farum, US Naval Powder Factory. RE: Is sending a complete set of drawings covering his universal harness and compression tester. Makes comments on the drawings. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] May 22 Back to Top Note from John R. Thomas to LP RE: Thanks LP for the May 13 telegram and for the offer to be a research fellow, but declines. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.11] Letter from James H. Stack, Assistant Managing Editor, to LP RE: Asks for a copy of the paper which he is to present at the Willard Gibbs Medal ceremony of the Chicago Section. If it is not completely ready, would be glad to receive a nontechnical summary stressing the newer aspects of the material. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] May 23 Back to Top Inter-department Communication from D.S. Clark to LP RE: Discusses the cost-sharing between departments to cover Dr. Hume-Rothery’s upcoming visit and three lectures. Discusses potential subjects for Hume-Rothery’s lectures. Suggests he be invited to lecture in October. [Memo from LP to Clark 1946-05-15, telegram from Kirkendall to LP 1946-10-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)] Writes cheque to “Mary Cuhill. Ovington, Treasurer. Negro defense Fund. Columbia, Tennessee” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] May 24 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “These Interesting People”, Pasadena (California) Chronicle [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.3] Writes cheque to “First Federal. May 1 payment plus 1000.00 extra. [Note: “Balance 1760.73 - 1210.24 = 550.49"]” $1210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. May 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3] Memorandum from LP to Commander Levering Smith, The Chief of the Bureau of Ordinance, Navy Department. RE: Distribution lists for reports issued by Contract Nord-9652. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.4] May 25 Back to Top Molecular architecture and biological reactions. Chem. Eng. News 24 (May 1946): 1375-1377. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.11] Letter from J.W. Williams to LP RE: Informs LP that he will do what he can to make it possible to appear in Pasadena for the presentation of the ten lectures over a five week period beginning around October 1. Looks forward to seeing LP in Chicago for the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Medal. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Magazine Article: “Molecular Architecture and Biological Reactions”, Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 10, May 25, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1] Magazine Article: “Gibbs Medal Awarded to Pauling”, Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 10, May 25, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.2] Entry in Calendar: “Picnic - Wilson’s Swains Goldsworths - 1 pm” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Letter from Robert Spurr, University of Hawaii, to LP RE: States he is enjoying his new job and his supervisor is encouraging him to do research on the dielectric constants of gases and dilute solutions. Says he is also teaching two courses with mostly oriental students, and states he is enjoying his life and work in Hawaii. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9] Letter from R. C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS, to Members of the Executive Committee. RE: Encloses the meeting minutes. Informs them that arrangements for the Pacific Division meeting are progressing well. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] May 26 Back to Top Entry in Calendar: “Campbells Tea party any time after 2 pm. Didn’t go” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Note from The Svedberg to LP RE: Regrets missing LP when he visited Pasadena, and mentions those whom he did see. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.11] May 27 Back to Top Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: Was delighted to receive his acceptance to speak on the science radio program. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11] Writes cheque to “Treasurer. United States” $6.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Mrs. Hadin Craig. Faculty tea” $1.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Writes cheque to “Shephard & Co. 2 yr subscription as Life” $6.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4] Entry in Calendar: “Linda, Peter, Paddy have colds - all in bed” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1] Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Acting Executive Secretary, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. Robert B. Corey, CIT. RE: Explains some confusion on the wording of recent statements made in the Administrative Circular. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] May 28 Back to Top Letter from LP to Walter Johnson of Academic Press, Inc. RE: Agrees that a book on the theoretical and experimental aspects of immunology is needed but regrets that he will not be able to direct such a project for at least a few years. [Letter from Johnson 1946-05-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #7, file:(Academic Press/Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1946, 1951-1952, 1989] Letter from H.I. Schlesinger, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on being selected for receiving the Willard Gibbs Medal and looks forward to seeing him at the ceremony. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Letter from LP to Prof. A. Szent-Gyorgyi, Physiological Institute, University of Budapest, RE: Invites Szent-Gyorgyi to Pasadena in the fall of 1946 to present some lectures to the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #371.1] Letter from LP to James H. Stock, Assistant Managing Editor. RE: Informs him that the paper will be done in a few days, and will be sent then. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3] Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses minute of the meeting of the Chemistry Section. Submits a list of men of interest. Encloses a caucu ballo ton foreign associates. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.1] May 29 Back to Top Letter from Claude S. Hudson to LP RE: Regrets that he and his wife will not be able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Award in Chicago, but congratulates LP on this honor. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] May 30 Back to Top Letter from F. C. Whitmore to LP RE: Regrets to inform LP that he will not be able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs award in Chicago, however sends his congratulations to LP for this honor. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] May 31 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends the latest protein excretion results regarding LP’s condition, which are a bit late. Also asks about Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Walter Schmitt to LP RE: Apologizes for not being able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Medal to LP in Chicago, however extends his congratulations to LP for this honor. [Filed under: LP speeches, 1946s.8] Letter from E. Bright Wilson, Jr. LP RE: Sends LP his congratulations for receiving the Willard Gibbs Award however, regrets that he will be unable to attend this presentation because of prior engagements. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Note from Charles Larson to LP RE: Congratulating LP for receiving the Willard Gibbs Award. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Letter from C. A. Elvehjem to LP RE: Congratulates LP on been chosen to receive the Willard Gibbs Award. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Letter from LP to Dr. H.C. Spruth RE: LP submits two copies of his address entitled: “Modern Structural Chemistry” to be presented on June 14th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8] Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Entry in Calendar: “Linda’s Birthday. Camera New Tires (bike) pair of white Tshirts, Loafers” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

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