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- Journal Article: “Linus Pauling”, SCALACS, (October, 1946): 19. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.110]
- Closed book Exam for unknown class. Three hours. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.13]
- Letter from John E. Pfeiffer, Science Director, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. to LP RE: States he has obtained LP’s Gibbs
Lecture and has sent for the other references given to him by LP at the Princeton conference. Requests reprints “of any of
you studies.” Note the upper right margin, “reprints wanted.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
- Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP RE: Asks LP to serve as the Chairman of the California committee
for Rhodes Scholars and explains the details of the position. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP 1946-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Telegram from Lee Protzman, Secretary, Purdue University to LP RE: “MR. WATSON WILL BE VERY GLAD TO SEE YOU IN HIS OFFICE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER TENTH AT THREE O’CLOCK.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.14]
- Telegram from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that his name has been submitted for consideration as a nominee
for President of ACS. Is also nominated for Councilor-at-Large. Asks if he would like to remain on both lists. Requests a
wire reply. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Letter from Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on being awarded the
Gibbs Medal. Informs him that the American Philosophical Society and the National Academy of Sciences have invited the Royal
Society of New South Wales to send a representative to their October meetings. Adds that this may be due to his foresight
in sending complimentary copies of the Journal of the Royal Society to 50 U.S. institutions, including Cal Tech, for 5 years.
Notes that the President of the society chose to attend. Discusses current research and problems with post-war crowding at
the University of Sydney. Notes he has sent a paper on magnetic studies of nickel to the JACS. Adds that Le Fevre of London
was appointed to chair over Sutton. [Note from Mellor to LP 1945-07-16, letter from LP to Mellor 1946-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Manuscript, Correspondence: The Nature and Causes of Cancer [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.6]
- Letter from P. H. Williams, Chairman, Exposition Committee, to LP. RE: Thanks him for accepting the invitation to serve on
the Advisory Board of the 1947 Pacific Chemical Exposition. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence,
1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Dr. and Mrs Henry Hass host a tea in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Linus Pauling during their visit to Purdue. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #5, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Otto Kay, Secretary, Syracuse Section. RE: Informs him that his proposal
has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Compendia. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Advertisement in the Los Angeles Daily News titled “The Henry Wallace Challenge” where LP’s name is on the list of supporters.
(Enclosed in a letter from Edward Mosk, Chairman of the Executive Board for the Southern California branch of the National
Citizens Political Action Committee, 1946-11-05) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.4]
- Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg, Edgewood Arsenal, to LP RE: States he will be discharged from the army in July of 1947
and inquirers about what educational prospects he might have during 1947-48. States he is interested in physical chemistry
and medicine. [Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert Scheinberg 1945-03-14, and letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. I Herbert Scheinber 1946-10-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, to LP. RE: Is delighted that he is leaving his name on the ballot as suggested nominee
for President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Letter from Walter H. Murphy, Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, to LP RE: Requests information concerning the
“Cal.Tech.Method” which LP insisted be included in the revised version of the manuscript by Hirschhorn and Weaver. [Letter
from LP to Murphy 1946-10-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
- Letter from D.C. Bogart, Jr., Fiscal Officer, Corps of Engineers, War Department to LP RE: Says that he has enclosed Standard
Form 1012 with X indicating signature placement, tells him to return it to their office when finished so the voucher will
be processed for payment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.14]
- Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. I. Herbert Scheinberg, Medical Division, Edgewood Arsenal, RE: States that They have received
Scheinberg’s letter by LP is in the East until the end of the month. [Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg to LP 1946-10-09, and letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall 1946-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
- Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Lists the nominees
for the Award. Encloses a ballot. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees
and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Transcript, Correspondence: Molecular Architecture and Medical Progress, United States Rubber Company New York Philharmonic-Symphony Intermission Feature, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York.
[Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Entry in Calendar: “Paddy talked over radio NY” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Correspondence: Analogies Between Antibodies and Simpler Chemical Substances, American Chemical Society, North Jersey Section, Passaic, New Jersey. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
- Manuscript: The Future of Medical Research, Hollywood Academy of Medicine, California. [misdated by LP?] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.13]
- Letter from Edward C. Barrett to LP RE: Praises LP for the excellent talk he gave yesterday with the New York Symphony. [Filed
under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Letter from Herbert E. Smith to LP RE: Thanking LP for participating in the series of science talks broadcast in connection
with the Philharmonic Symphony concert. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Hears California Professor”, Elizabeth (New Jersey)Journal, October 15, 1946 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.8]
- Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, Beilstein-Gmelin Committee, to Beilstein-Gmelin Committee. RE: Attaches the minutes of
their last meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950),
Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Telegram from Ernest Kirkendall to LP RE: “Hume-Rothery arrives October 30 p.m. Leaves November 2 a.m. Letter follows” [Memo
from Clark to LP 1946-05-23, Telegram from Smith to LP 1946-10-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: The Advisory Committee thanks LP for his participation in the intermission of the Philharmonic-Symphony
radio broadcast. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Letter from H.F. Jordan to LP RE: Thanking LP for his visit to the laboratories on Monday. Will be sending reprints of some
of the most recent published articles in the physico organic field. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
- Writes cheque to “Namie Yoshioka. Help” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Princeton University, Diploma, Doctor of Science honoris causa, Bicentennial medal, October 19, 1946. [Includes correspondence,
program, invitation] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1946h.2]
- Entry in Calendar: “Honorary Degree Pinceton” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Newspaper Clipping: No Title, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.108]
- Note from Winston H. Price, The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has decided to finish
his degree at Princeton but hopes he can visit LP’s laboratory “at a later date.” [Letters from LP to Winston H. Prince 1946-07-15, 1946-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
- Letter from LP to Walter J. Murphy, Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, RE: Sends information concerning the publication
of the Cal Tech method under the title “An improved Volumetric Bromination Procedure for the Determination of Stabilizers
in Smokeless Powder.” Murphy requested the information in conjunction with LP’s comments concerning the manuscript by Hirschhorn
and Weaver. [Letter from Murphy to LP 1946-10-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Explains Antibody Specificity in Terms of Stereochemical Relation”, Drug Trade News, October 21, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.8]
- Letter from Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Chair, Chemistry Department, Wayne University, to LP RE: Invites LP to present at the Chemical
Forum to be held at Wayne. Asks him to choose three dates from a selection of dates in February, March and April of 1947.
Notes that the lectures will be published in the Record of Chemical Progress. Includes detailed information related to the speakers’ duties and schedule, as well as a list of other potential presenters.
[Letter from LP to Gordon 1946-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from A. B. Craig, Principal, Shattuck School, to LP RE: Asks LP to recommend secondary school background requirement
for the Chemistry department. Handwritten in upper right: “Read 1946-10-28,” and below that, “Catalogue sent 1946-12-05.” [Letter from LP to Mr. A. B. Craig 1946-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from Dr. W.O. Baker to LP RE: Thanks him for his visit and asks that he permit the Murray Hill lab to assist in paying
for expenses incurred on LP’s trip. [Letter from LP to Baker 1946-09-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
- Letter from Richard E. Hackenger to LP RE: Provides LP with the interesting highlights and requests for printed versions of
the talk he made during the broadcast. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Telegram from Cyril Stanley Smith to LP RE: “Hume-Rothery spent week in hospital Cambridge. Has postponed western trip until
after November 19 if at all.” [Telegram from Kirkendall to LP 1946-10-16, note from Hume-Rothery to LP 1946-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends another letter from Dr. Corwin addressing the comments made
by LP on the manuscript entitled “The Nature of the Non-Porphyrin Bonding in Derivatives of Ferriheme.” Asks LP to send his
opinion. (Note under text: “Dr. Hughes: Would you give me your opinion? LP”) [Letter from LP to Lamb 1946-08-01, Memo from Hughes to LP 1946-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Magazine Article: “Charter Day Convocation Held in Chapel”, Princeton University (New Jersey) Alumni Weekly [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.109]
- Letter from Frances C. Day to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Writes to share
her belief that the scientists have been “ill-advised in the matter of attempting to raise a million dollars.” Also shares
her beliefs for the steps needed to implement a new type of thinking to solve the atomic energy crisis. She also writes that
she probably does not “have [the] legal right to ask the Committee to return my contribution.” However, if the committee should
decided to support the State Department policy, then she will sue for $20,000, which was her previous donation amount, for
Misappropriation of Funds. [Letter from Frances C. Day to Dr. Albert Einstein 1946-10-10] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: C-D, 1946-1948) Box # 3.002, Folder 2.4]
- Interoffice Memo from MD to LP at California Institute of Technology regarding experiments in structural chemistry. MD writes
that the instruction in experiment 5 for assembly are complicated. He suggests that LP uses different instructions. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.12]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP.RE: Asks if he would be on the Committee of Selection in the Spring
of 1947. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.1]
- Extensive Manuscript Notes: “The Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds”, July 13 - October 26, 1946. [Filed under
LP Science Box 5.002, Folder 6]
- Entry in Calendar: “Returned home” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box
#5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Entry in Calendar: “Mrs. Crellin died. Went to see Crellin” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970,
1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Resolution adopted in conference concerning the Johnson-May Bill. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences),
Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Writes cheque to “Sweetbriar Orchards” $33.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP RE: Lists the names and addresses of the Chairman, Secretary,
and Members of the California state committee for the Rhodes Scholarship. States the date of the meeting is December 12, 1946,
at a place to be determined by the secretary. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP 1946-10-01, list of candidates for Rhodes Scholarships 1946-11-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Manuscript Notes. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry. Chemistry 226 a,b,c. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]
- Report on “Riboflavin Deficiency in the Dairy Calf.” By A. C. Wiese, Connor Johnson, H. H. Mitchell and W. B. Nevens, Division
of Animal Nutrition and the Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Illinois. [Filed under LP Science Box 11.068 File
68.1]
- Letter from Gerald Wendt, Editorial Director, Science Illustrated, to LP RE: States he sent a telegram in September requesting
a list of the most important scientific discoveries of the year, and states they have had no reply. States they have had enough
replies already. Encloses the list of their selections. Handwritten in upper right: “Read 11/1/46.” [Letter from LP to Dr.
Gerald Wendt 1946-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Thanks him for
inviting her to his luncheon; she feels very honored at the request. Writes that she would like to come, but requests her
son or daughter accompany her since she is an old lady and doesn’t wish to be a burden. [Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein to
Mrs. Simon Kuhn 1946-10-19, Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke to Mrs. Simon Kuhn 1946-10-31] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.11]
- Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke to Mr. Emil Mendle RE: Mentions that Miss Helen Dukas stopped by her office and requested
that she send a reprint of John Hersey’s article from The New Yorker to Mendle. Apologizes that additional copies could not be sent due to a shortage. [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee
of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: L-Mi, 1946-1948), Box #3.005, Folder #5.6]
- Letter from Dr. Robert B. Corey, Cal Tech, to Dr. H.S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, cc: LP, RE: Confirms
the agreement expressed in their recent conversation in New York that the custodianship of the x-ray apparatus lent to Corey
by the Rockefeller Institute will pass to Cal Tech, where Corey is a member of the permanent staff. Adds that LP will be writing
to confirm the agreement. Thanks him for the use of the equipment. [Letter from LP to Gasser 1946-11-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Writes cheque to “10.50 to Adohr Milk Farms” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, to LP RE: Apologizes for his delay in response.
Discusses his correspondence with Gilbert, Benton and Crawford related to a possible move to another institution. Cites changes
in his role at Georgia Tech, namely the chance to work with graduate students, as the reason for his decision to stay. Includes
some discussion on quantum mechanics, which he is teaching this fall, and mentioning Bohr’s paper in Nature of March 1921. Mentions his recent marriage, which LP may have heard of. Also mentions they have recently attended football
games. Goes on to discuss LP’s radio discussion of molecular architecture and medical problems. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt
1946-08-08, 1946-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, file:(Eberhardt, William H., 1946, 1947, 1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956, 1961-1963,
1971, 1981, 1983, 1991)]
- Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to George A. Coe, RE: Thanks him on the behalf
of Dr. Einstein for sending the list of names of other’s who may be interested in the committee. [Letter from George A. Coe
to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists 1946-10-10] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: C-D, 1946-1948) Box # 3.002, Folder 2.2
- Entry in Calendar: “Mrs. Crellin’s funeral 2pm” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Letter from Unknown Sender to Mr. S.J. Ojack RE: States, “Please accept my warm thanks for you continued support of our efforts
and for your second contribution to our work.” [Letter from E. to Mr. S.J. Ojack 1946-07-03, Letter from Margaret A. Sutphin to Mr. S.J. Ojack 1946-12-30] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: Mo-Sh, 1946-1948), Box #3.006, Folder
#6.3]
- Open Letter to the President and Congress of the United States of America. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences),
Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Dr. J.A.A. Ketelaar RE: Explains that the delay in response is due to an Eastern trip which he took
advantage of to make inquiries on Ketelaar’s behalf. Reports that the Departments of Physics at Purdue and Pennsylvania State
College are interested in offering appointments to Ketelaar. Mentions that the normal salary for someone of Ketelaar’s age
and experience is $5,000 a year. Sends family news and reports that he will be serving as George Eastman Professor at Oxford
next year. [Letter from Ketelaar to LP 1946-08-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Richard E. Hackenger RE: LP is pleased to learn about the positive interest in his broadcasted speech.
He requests that 250 more copies be sent to him as this supply will soon be exhausted. [Filed under: LP speeches, 1946s.11]
- Letter from LP to Winston H. Price, The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research RE: States he has received Price’s note
and informs Price that he will be away at Oxford for the 1947-1948 academic year. Encourages Price to look into studying abroad
at Oxford University while he is there. [Note from Winston H. Price to LP 1946-10-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
- Correspondence: Linus Pauling to Dr. Hans Kuhn re: proposed investigation of bond and orbital functions [Addendum to RN 17R]
- Writes cheque to “CalTech. Zeolite” $15.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Parking” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Daird Aisawa to father of him work in garden” $132.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder
73.5]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Oct 31 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06
[LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
- 11am - Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 2: Hamiltonian
form. The Old Quantum Theory. Photoelectric effect. The Compton Effect. The Bohr Frequency Rule. The Postulate of Stationary
States. The Bohr Hydrogen Atom. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP RE: States that Mr. Adam F. Schuch is preparing metallic europium and asks for enough europium
salts to make about one gram of metal. Inquires where he might find a supply of pure samarium salt. [Letter from LP to Prof.
Frank H. Spedding 1946-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke, Secretary of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Mrs. Simon Kuhn, RE: Writes
that Dr. Einstein is pleased to have her attend the luncheon. Informs her that they have reserved a double room for her and
that Dr. Einstein will be pleased to have her son and daughter also attend the luncheon. [Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Dr.
Albert Einstein 1946-10-28, Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Miriam Burke 1946-11-06] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.11]
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