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- The use of punched cards in molecular structure determinations. I. Crystal structure calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 14 (November 1946): 648-658. Written by: P. A. Shaffer, Jr., Verner Schomaker, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications,
1946p.1]
- The use of punched cards in molecular structure determinations. II. Electron diffraction calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 14 (November 1946): 659-664. Written by: P. A. Shaffer, Jr., Verner Schomaker, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications,
1946p.2]
- Rough draft of letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Describes his work on
the crystal structures of amino acids and proteins and his desire to continue this work at Cal Tech. States he would like
to apply for a Swift & Co. grant of $15,000 a year for 5 years. Many notes handwritten on the second page. [Letters from H.
E. Robinson to LP 1946-11-06, from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson 1946-11-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Niel E. Gordon, Department of Chemistry, Wayne University, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak
at the Chemical Forum at Wayne, but regrets that he will be unable to attend. [Letters from Gordon to LP 1946-10-23, 1946-11-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Werner Nowacki RE: Thanking Nowacki for sending his congratulations for receiving the Gibbs Medal. LP
hopes that he will visit Pasadena soon. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
- Letter from LP to William H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Tells how his trip East went, explains that he visited
Wheland in Chicago to suggest he write a first-year organic text from the modern view, tells how Wheland was not interested
for three reasons, which includes his satisfaction with Lucas’ book. Mentions that Wheland said he has a good set of lecture
notes on second year-chemistry that he continues to revise, and feels that they might be ready for publishing in three or
four more years as a solo endeavor. Believes it would be well worthwhile to find someone who would write an elementary organic
text from the modern view. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
- Entry in Calendar: “ACS Meeting supper” [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 Prof. Frank H. Spedding, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, RE: States that they are currently
working on structures of metals and alloys, and requests samples of samarium and cerium compounds, preferably chloride or
oxide). Asks if they (Iowa State) have done any work on the crystal structure of rare earth metals and alloys so Cal Tech
won’t repeat any work that has just not yet been published. [Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP 1946-10-31, letter from Frank H. Spedding to LP 1946-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Letter from H. B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Finds the new situation
to be satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950),
Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to LP. RE: Informs him that they have not received
his vote for the Gibbs medal yet. Requests that it be sent promptly. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society:
Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Mimeographed List of Candidates for Rhodes Scholarship, with many handwritten notes. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes
Scholarship Trust, to LP 1946-10-28, note from J. W. Olmsted to LP 1946-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Entry in Calendar: “Wards 8 to 11” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box
#5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Note from Dr. William Hume-Rothery to LP RE: Regrets that his illness has caused him to cancel the lectures scheduled for
Cal Tech. Reports his doctor has ordered him to rest, and that he will be giving his important lecture on November 19th in Atlantic City. Adds that he might try and come west after that if he is feeling better and can obtain tickets. Goes on
to express his happiness at LP’s coming stay at Oxford. [Telegram from Smith to LP 1946-10-25, letter from LP to Hume-Rothery 1946-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Writes cheque to “Machi Yoshioka. Help” $90.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from A. J. Dempster, J. Frank, William D. Harkins, R. S. Mulliken, H. C. Urey, and Sewall Wright, to Members of the
National Academy of Sciences. RE; Asks them the return this sheet signed if they agree with the enclosed statement. [Filed
under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Writes cheque to “CARE. Parcel for Russian Professor” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 3: example problems [Filed
under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Raymond Daudel RE: Regrets that Madame Daudel will not be coming to Cal Tech this year. Informs Daudel
that next year he will be at Oxford as the Eastman Professor. Adds that he will send reprints under a separate cover. (Note
in pencil: “sent 1946-11-15 P.R.”) [Letters from Daudel to LP 1946-09-30, 1946-12-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968,
1972)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H.S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Informs him that Cal tech will accept responsibility
for the x-ray apparatus loaned to Dr. Corey, as it will continue to be used by Corey and other members of the permanent staff.
[Letter from Corey to Gasser, cc: LP 1946-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Typescript, Correspondence: I.C.C.A.S.P.? Yes, Letter to the Editor of Chemical and Engineering News [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.7]
- Entry in Calendar: “Voted - Woe is me!!” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Memo from K. Trueblood to LP RE: transmits report on the preparation of dihapten R’s. Attached is paper dated September 9,
1946. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.1]
- Letter from LP to Richard Morgan RE: Says he is right to continue in his present job. They are glad to learn he bought a house
and hopes to see them soon, invites them to come to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Biographical: Family Correspondence: Assorted
Pauling/Darling Materials, 1946-1997: Box #5.055, Folder 55.1]
- Letter from Edward Mosk, Chairman of the Executive Board, Southern California branch of the National Citizens for Political
Action Committee to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the advertisement to which he lent his name in indication of his support of
Henry Wallace and the fight for peace, thanks LP and says the advertisement elicited a warm response. (Enclosed: the advertisement
from the Los Angeles Daily News which appeared on October 9, 1946) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Wendt, Science Illustrated, RE: Explains why he did not answer the telegram earlier, and expresses
interest in Wendt’s list of choices for the most important scientific and industrial advancied in the past year. [Letter from
Gerald Wendt to LP 1946-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin Summerfield, JPL, RE: Encloses a letter from Dr. G. V. Caeser and some reprints. [Filed under
LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from Harold L. Oram, Assistant to Dr. Einstein, to Mrs. S. Kuhn, RE: Apologizes for the delay in reply and thanks her
for her hard work in helping the committee. Writes that he is pleased to hear from Dr. Einstein that she will be joining them
at the luncheon on November 17, during which they can further talk about the meeting in Cincinnati. [Letter from Mrs. Simon
Kuhn to Harold L. Oram 1946-10-04] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William B. Castle RE: Informs him that Dr. Harvey Itano, a graduate student has been working on the
nature of hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia. Requests related information that Castle discussed with LP on oxygen-carbon monoxide
ratios. [Letter from Castle to LP 1946-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from Lyman Bryson, Secretary-Treasurer, and Dr. Louis Finkelstein, President, Conference on Science, Philosophy and
Religion, to LP RE: Requests LP formally become a member of the conference. Notes that he is to decide his own membership
dues to aid in the expenses of the annual symposium. [Letters from Finkelstein to LP 1946-09-23, from LP to Bryson 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Finkelstein, Louis)]
- Copy of a letter from Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, Dean, College of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to the Nobel Committee for Chemistry,
RE: Nominates William Francis Giaque for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Discusses details supporting the nomination. [Letter
from Latimer to LP 1947-12-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1948)]
- Letter from LP to Professor Edmund W. Sinnott RE: LP regretfully reports that he will have to withdraw his acceptance of the
invitation to give a Silliman lecture. He will however, continue to think about the question of what other chemists in the
country might participate in the upcoming program. [Sinnott’s letter: 1946-07-22, Sinnott’s reply: 1946-11-08] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Writes cheque to “Huntington Friends Dues 46-7" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “HL Byram. Taxes 1946" $529.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Letter from H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., to LP RE: Describes the program which supports research
and mentions a new grant for 1947. Describes their interest in LP’s work, especially that with protein structure. Describes
the work necessary to be given this grant. [Rough draft of letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson 11-46] [Filed under LP Correspondence:
#340.11]
- Entry in Calendar: “Dinner - Lucas Informal 630. Womens club tea” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966,
1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Letter from Dorothy W. Erskine to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Writes to say that they heard their broadcast
on the radio and express their support of the committee. [Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Mrs. Morse Erskine 1946-12-05] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: E-G, 1946-1948) Box # 3.003, Folder 3.1]
- Letter from Sidney Q. Janus, Chief Occupational Analysis and Industrial Services, to Mr. Eric A. Johnston, President of Motion
Pictures Association of America, Inc., RE: Responds to his recent radio address about the power of motion picture, and shares
about how it can be used to help the public understand all the information regarding atomic energy. [Letter from Sidney Q.
Janus to David E. Lilienthal 1946-11-08] [Filed under LP Peace Section: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder
4.7]
- Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Miriam Davenport Burke, Secretary of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Apologizes
for the delay and writes to give further updates as to her plans regarding the luncheon. Her children will drive her to the
luncheon and back after it has finished and so she no longer needs the rooms rented for her. [Letter from Miriam Davenport
Burke to Mrs. Simon Kuhn 1946-10-31, Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Mrs. Simon Kuhn 1946-12-05] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.11]
- Open Letter to the President and Congress of the United States of America. Handwritten note: I didn’t sign. [Filed under LP
Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, RE: Congratulates him on his marriage and
the decision to stay at Georgia Tech. Responds that he too is teaching quantum mechanics. Mentions that not many of his friends
heard the talk on the radio. Sends news from the lab, noting that Dr. Krishnan from India came by for a visit. [Letter from
Eberhardt to LP 1946-10-30] [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 LP to Dr. William Hume-Rothery RE: Regrets that Hume-Rothery will not be coming to lecture at Cal Tech, but understands
his need to rest after the illness. Looks forward to seeing him at Oxford next year. Inquires if the structure of metals and
alloys would be a suitable topic for his lectures next year at Oxford. [Notes from Hume-Rothery to LP 1946-11-03, 1946-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $18.02 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co” $16.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. EC Roseneau” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $38.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “FC Nash” $8.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “AC Vroman” $114.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry” $11.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Dunnings?” $5.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Wm. W Taylor Jr Co. Clothes, etc” $18.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Poly. Linda & Crellies tuition” $304.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. F. Raymond Iredell. Dues for Pomona” $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Community Chest” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Mrs. FD Roosevelt. Committee for the Nation’s Health” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073,
folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Friends of the Huntington Library. Dues to Sept 1947" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073,
folder 73.5]
- Entry in Calendar: “Soviet Reception Concert? etc” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970,
1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 4: Particle in a box.
Qualitative description of hydrogen atom. Difficulties of old quantum theory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box
1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Letter from Frank H. Spedding, Project Director, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Discusses their
current work, including separating rare earths by absorption column methods. States he could easily send a few grams of cerium
to LP, but he would need permission from the Manhattan District to give LP any samarium or other rare earths. [Letter from
LP to Prof. Frank H. Spedding 1946-11-01, memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP 1946-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Letter from Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Chemistry Department, Wayne University, to LP RE: Regrets that LP will be unable to attend
the Forum, and asks permission to put LP’s name on the schedule for 1948. [Letter from LP to Gordon 1943-11-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Suggests that Lamb consider having Dr. Verner Schomaker referee
papers on electron diffraction, as LP considers him to be the foremost expert in electron diffraction and more qualified than
LP himself to comment on such papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott to LP RE: Is sorry to learn that LP will not be in New Haven for the convocation on October
17th, but understands how essential it is for him to begin his Oxford Professorship at the beginning of the term. Offers a
variety of alternatives for LP in hopes that he may be able to attend and asks that he reply as soon as possible. [LP’s letter:
1946-11-06, LP’s reply: 1946-11-13] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. 2 months” $15.96 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $4.39 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Note from Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Encloses a list of donors to the committee. [Note from
Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists 1946-11-08, Letter from Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists 1946-11-18] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.1]
- Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to David E. Lilienthal, Chairman of United States Atomic Energy Commission, RE: Writes about the
need to control atomic energy. [Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to Eric A. Johnston 1946-11-08, Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to Dr. Albert Einstein 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Peace Section: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder
4.7]
- Letter from Victor Skoglund to LP RE: Thanks LP for the previous reply, and asks LP’s opinion on the chemical reactions of
human proteins, and if LP considers life to be only a very complicated chemical reaction. [Letter from LP to Mr. Victor Skoglund
1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of
the top four nominees on the ballot. Encloses a ballot. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re:
Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Entry in Calendar: “Laddy? & Aris? Michal” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Informs them that the committee has
been appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. Attaches a copy of a letter from the secretary
of Syracuse, and a copy of his reply. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards,
1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from E. B. Wilson, to LP. RE: Hopes he will follow up his remarks from the last business section. [Filed under LP Science:
(National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Writes cheque to “Linus Jr. Loan to pay repairs on his ford” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder
73.5]
- Letter from Renton K. Brodie to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Pleasants mentioned that LP had expressed thanks for Brodie’s
direction during his undergraduate studies at Oregon State. Asks to visit LP at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Brodie 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
- Note from Dr. Hume-Rothery to LP RE: Regrets that he will be unable to come visit California, but hopes to make it west on
his next trip to the U.S. Suggests LP write Hinshelwood to discuss appropriate lecture topics for his stay at Oxford. Discusses
his own lecture material and suggestions. Mentions that metallurgy is not yet an official department at Oxford. [Letter from
LP to Hume-Rothery 1946-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, RE: Reports that he and AHP we glad to
see Dr. Lions but regretted that Mellor was unable to come. Discusses an exchange of professors between Cal Tech and the University
of Sydney. Mentions that his health has steadily improved due to a special diet. Discusses family plans for the trip to Oxford.
[Note from Mellor to LP 1946-10-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert E. Smith, President United States Rubber Stamp Co., RE: Is happy to learn that Smith was pleased
with his talk on “Molecular Architecture and Medical Progress.” [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
- Note from J. W. Olmsted, Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship California Committee, to LP RE: States he is enclosing ten applications
for LP to look over and send on to Lyon, and says he will send more tomorrow. Feels that most applicants can’t be ruled out
without an interview. [Mimeographed List of Candidates 1946-11-02, letter from LP to L. A. DuBridge 1946-11-11, letter from J. W. Olmsted to William R. Dennes 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Letter from LP to President L. A. DuBridge RE: States that the Board of Selection of Rhodes Scholars for California, and about
15 candidates, will be visiting Cal Tech in mid-December. States that it would be appropriate for Cal Tech to put up a few
board members at the Atheneum, and provide meals to the board members as well as a couple meals to some candidates. Asks to
have DuBridge’s advice. [Note from J. W. Olmsted to LP 1946-11-11, memo from Dr. L. A. DuBridge to LP 1946-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 5: Old q.t. of hydrogen
atom summarized. Schrödinger wave equation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Letter from Bennett Archambault, M.W. Kellogg Company, to LP RE: Reports that they are interested in hiring those with Bachelor’s,
Master’s and Doctor’s degrees from a select group of universities for their research and development department. Requests
permission to speak with LP about this matter while he is in Pasadena on December 12th and 13th. Also wishes to meet with qualified students at this time. [Letter from LP to Bennett Archambault 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Receipt from Tolstoy Foundation, Inc acknowledging LP contribution of $10.00 for Foreign Relief. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Business and Finance: Box 4.059, #59.1]
- Program: California Institute of Technology, The Inauguration of Lee Alvin Dubridge as President of the Institute, Pasadena,
California, November 12, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Describes his work on the crystal structures
of amino acids and proteins and his desire to continue this work at Cal Tech. States he would like to apply for a Swift &
Co. grant of $15,000 a year for 5 years.[Two copies of letter, one in plastic sleeves.] [Rough draft of letter from LP to
Dr. H. E. Robinson 11-46, letter from Dr. H. E. Robinson to LP 1946-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
- Entry in Calendar: “Luncheon - Paddy Athenaeum 12:15. DuBridge party” [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 Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Encloses two letters referring to the translation
of the Beilstein and Gmelin handbooks. Informs him that official action is expected before the next ACS meeting. [Filed under
LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from LP to Professor Edmund W. Sinnott, Yale University, RE: LP will be glad to consider the several options available
which would allow him to participate in the program at Yale in the fall of 1947. [Sinnott’s letter: 1946-11-08, Sinnott’s reply: 1946-12-07] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Entry in Calendar: “Dinner for DuBridge California Club” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970,
1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Nobel Prize Awards Made”, Pasadena (California) Star-News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.111]
- Program: Hollywood Academy of Medicine, Dinner Meeting, November 14, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005,
Folder 5.8]
- Entry in Calendar: “Paddy - Hollywood” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 6: Particle in a box.
The Harmonic Oscillator. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP RE: States they can’t take Spedding’s materials in order to compete with him. Suggests working
on a low-temperature study of cerium if that is not in Spedding’s research plans. States that these setbacks are disheartening
to Mr. Schuch and suggests Schuch drop this research and they find something else for him to work on. [Letters from Frank
H. Spedding to LP 1946-11-07, from LP to Dr. Frank H. Spedding 1946-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Letter from LP to Mr. J. O. Jones, Southern Pacific Ticket Office, RE: Thanks Jones for helping to arrange his transportation
during the end of his eastern trip. Complains that the Southern Pacific Railroad is the only one whose dining cars do not
allow him to make special request to accommodate his dietary needs. Suggests that diners who cannot eat be allowed to order
a dinner with an omelette to replace the meat. [Letter from Chas. A. Pester to LP 1946-11-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from Edmund J. Lee, Rector, Chatham Hall, to Miriam Davenport Burke, Secretary of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists,
RE: Thanks her for informing them of Dr. Einstein and Dr. Urey’s upcoming broadcast, but unfortunately at that time they will
be at church. [Telegram from Dr. Albert Einstein to Reverend Edmund J. Rector 1946-06-17, Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Edmund J. Lee 1946-12-06] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists– Correspondence: L-Mi, 1946-1948) Box # 3.005, Folder 5.1]
- Letter from F. C. Whitmore, Pennsylvania State College, to H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Gives
his thoughts about the Key suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards,
1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from Robin S. Allan, Royal Society of New Zealand, to The President of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Expresses
gratitude. Gives personnel impressions of the trip. Asks that he conveys their gratitude to the members of the academy that
provided funds for them. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Manuscript Notes: Blood Substitutes, Friday Evening Lecture, No Location. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.14]
- Letter from Ernest Pascal to LP RE: Thanks LP for the lunch invitation and states he will call in a few weeks so he can get
his material to discuss in order. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
- Letter from Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., to LP RE: States the Dr. Newton is interested
in LP’s plan of research. Suggests LP revise the requested amount for research down to $25,000 for five years, and possibly
get more from other sources. Ask LP to make a formal application. [Letters from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson 1946-11-12, 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
- Entry in Calendar: “Paddy talks. Luncheon Pomona Homen club” [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 Dr. Frank H. Spedding, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, cc: J. H. Sturdivant, RE: States they
are going to give up their larger plan on these rare earth metals and just focus on some special points. Requests 25 grams
of pure cerium to determine the lattice constant as a function of temperature. Inquires about the results of Spedding’s work
on these metals. [Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP 1946-11-14, letter from Frank H. Spedding to LP 1946-11-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Letter from H. B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Informs him that they need
to know how big the language handicap is before they consider translating the Beilstein and Gmelin. Asks what he advises.
[Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $3.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Peter” $85.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from Chas. A. Pestor, Southern Pacific Co., to LP RE: States LP’s letter has been forwarded on to the Dining Car Dept.,
and that they will inform LP of any accommodations or changes to the menu arrangements for patrons with specific diets. [Letter
from LP to Mr. J. O. Jones 1946-11-14, and letter from Chas A. Pester to LP 1946-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from Henry Gilman, Iowa State College, to A. V. Grosse, to Houdry Process Corporation of Pennsylvania. RE: Sends a
few general observations on the Beilstein and Gmelin issue. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials
re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from Lotti M. Steinitz, Dept. of Botany, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on the recognition he
received from Princeton, and states she was very impressed with LP. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lotti M. Steinitz 1946-11-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Atom Bombs Held Cheap, Plentiful”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.112]
- Letter from Beryl Gilman, Technical and Scientific Division, United Office and Professional Workers of America, C.I.O., to
LP RE: Asks LP to become a member of the Board of Contributing Editors for the new magazine Technical America. [Letter from
LP to Beryl Gilman 1946-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10]
- Writes cheque [no recipient] $11.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Explains he is making a hurried trip to Los Angeles, and will
phone LP Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and sends a document enclosed. [Letter from LP to Freeman 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 7: Harmonic Oscillation.
Hermite polynomials. Generating functions. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Letter from Ruth B. Stowe to LP RE: Brings Leland Stowe’s “While Time Remains” to LP’s attention, and states it fits perfectly
into the program at Princeton. Suggests LP bring the book to the attention of others. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Ruth B. Stowe
1946-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from C. S. Marvel, to Dr. H. B. Hass, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Agrees with Whitmore’s letter about Kay’s
suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008
File 8.3]
- Letter from LP to Renton K. Brodie RE: Thanks him for his letter and his role in LP’s education. Invites him to visit Cal
Tech whenever he is able. [Letter from Brodie to LP 1946-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
- Letter from Bibi Beobi to LP RE: Reminds him that in 1939 he was offered a scholarship to Cal Tech and has only returned to
California. Requests that he be readmitted as a research candidate. (Note in pencil on bottom margin: “Unanswered”) [Filed
under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Lyman Bryson, Secretary-Treasurer, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, RE: Agrees to become
a member of the conference and encloses $5.00 for membership dues. [Letters from Finkelstein and Bryson to LP 1946-11-06, from Finkelstein to LP 1946-11-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Finkelstein, Louis)]
- Letter from LP to Bennett Archambault, M.W. Kellogg Company, cc: C.G. Niemann, RE: Looks forward to Archambault’s visit on
the 12th or 13th. Suggests he talk with Carl Niemann while at Cal Tech. Regrets that they have few PhD candidates graduating this year. [Letter
from Archambault to LP 1946-11-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Writes cheque to “HL Byram. Pers. Prop. Taxes 1946" $18.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Conf. on Sci. Phil. & Pel.” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Writes cheque to “Am. Phys Soc” $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
- Letter from LP to William H. Freeman, Jr., W. H. Freeman Publishing Company RE: Returns the signed editorial agreement, asks
that he write a letter giving LP his consent to serve on the editorial board of the American Chemical Society Chemical Monographs
so that service is released from the considerations of paragraph 7. [Letter from Freeman to LP 1946-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
- Letter from J. W. Olmsted, Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship California Committee, to Prof. William R. Dennes, University of Cal.,
cc: LP, Presiden E. Wilson Lyon, RE: Outlines, in detail, the time line and procedure that will be taken when the California
Committee of Selection for the Rhodes Scholarship meets December 11 and 12. [Note from J. W. Olmsted to LP 1946-11-11, letter from J. W. Olmsted to Rhodes Scholarship Applicants in California 1946-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Describes in more detail the work they
will be doing on the crystal structure of amino acids and need for the best research men and apparatus. States that another
Foundation is granting $15,000 a year for five years, but they will need twice that amount. [Letters from Dr. H. E. Robinson
to LP 1946-11-15, 1946-12-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Victor Skoglund RE: States that there is little known about the properties of human chemical reactions,
and discusses some of the possibilities. [Letter from Victor Skoglund to LP 1946-11-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. V. Grosse, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University. RE: Informs him that his final opinion on
translating the Beilstein would depend on many factors. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials
re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Writes cheque to “Railroad Booster tickets for Peter & Crellie for a cushion” $4.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial
4.073, folder 73.5]
- Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, Committee on Foreign Compendia, to LP. RE; Attaches a letter from Whitmore, Gilman, and
Marvel. Suggests opening a general discussion. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees
and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from LP to Beryl Gilman, United Office and Professional Workers of America, C.I.O., RE: States he is interested in
becoming a contributing editor to Technical America, but would like to see a previous issue before he makes a decision. [Letters
from Beryl Gilman to LP 1946-11-18, 1946-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.11]
- Memo from Dr. L. A. DuBridge to LP, cc: Mr. W. R. Stott, RE: States that Cal Tech will entertain the members of the Rhodes
Scholarship Board of Selection and that LP should notify Mr. Stott of the necessary food for meals and other expenses. [Letter
from LP to President L. A. DuBridge 1946-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Copy of a letter from J. W. Olmsted, Secretary, to California Rhodes Scholar Applicants RE: Explains the number of extremely
qualified applicants and explains the procedure for applicants selected to be interviewed as well as those who are eliminated.
[Letter from J. W. Olmsted to Prof. William R. Dennes 1946-11-19, from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths to LP 1946-11-29, from Frank Aydelotte to Members of Committees of Selection 1946-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 8: The wave equation
including the time. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Merck Fellowship Board, National Research Council to LP Re: Enclosed copies of an announcement
of Merck Fellowships in Natural Sciences for the academic year 1947-48 for distribution around LP’s department. [Filed under
LP Science Box 14.027, Folder 4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Lotti M. Steinitz, Dept. of Botany, University of Wisconsin, RE: Thanks Steinitz for her kind letter,
and regrets that she had worked in the laboratory without him learning her name. [Letter from Lotti M. Steinitz to LP 1946-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
- Entry in Calendar: “Sorensons 8 o’clock” [Filed under LP’s Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979:
Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends lab results on LP’s proteinuria which are higher than before. Goes on to report
on the lab in general, stating that the Alumni Association in Los Angeles is looking into the funding issue. Also suggests
that LP might champion their cause if he sees no conflict of interest. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis,
Thomas 1946-1947)]
- Letter from Dr. W.B. Castle to LP RE: Discusses the causes of sickling in sickle cell anemia. Provides a list of useful references.
Reports on his work with the effects of sickling on the viscosity of blood. [Letter from LP to Castle 1946-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Disagreed. Chem. Eng. News 24 (November 1946): 3108. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.10]
- Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 9: (labeled Lecture 8)
Schrödinger’s wave pocket. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
- Letter from Ernest H. Huntress, to Dr. Henry B. Hass, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE; Explains his views on the Kay proposal
for the translation of the Beilstein and Gmelin. Is emphatically opposed to the idea. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from F. C. Whitmore, Dean, State College, to A. H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Informs him that he disagrees with
the Chairman in the suggestion that this is a proper decision to be reached by a democratic process. Sees more important projects
than creating an English translation. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards,
1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, to Members of National Academy of Sciences. RE: Encloses a copy of Dr. Allen’s letter.
Feels satisfied with the undertaking. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from Dr. Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, to LP RE: Thanks him for formally becoming
a member of the conference. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein 1946-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120, file:(Finkelstein, Louis)]
- Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests he send comments on the enclosed manuscript by Dallas T.
Hurd entitled “A General Mechanism for the Formation of Volatile Hydrides by Hydrolysis Reactions.” [Letter from LP to Lamb
1946-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from Alvin Wilder, President of Hollywood Community Radio Group to LP RE: Says that the hearing before the FCC for
AM and FM licenses will be on December 16, 1946 at 10AM in Room 105, City Hall, LA. LP is being called on to testify before
the commissioner within a few hours notice from December 16 through December 18. [Encloses Draft of Preamble and Statement
of Purpose of New Organization and Tentative Program Log] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations,
1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982: Box #5.058, Folder 58.1]
- Telegram from Glen King to LP. RE: Asks if he could accept an invitation to address New York Section of ACS on February 7th. [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 a ballot with a list
of nominated chairmen. Asks for the ballot to be returned by December 21st. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Formal Nomination Ballot signed by C. S. Marvel. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences), Box # 14.019, File
19.2]
- Letter from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths, McCutchen, Thomas, Matthew, Griffiths, and Greene, to LP RE: States the Olmsted suggested
he ask LP to arrange a lunch for the applicants at the Atheneum. [Letters from J. W. Olmsted to Rhodes Scholarship California
Applicants 1946-11-21, from LP to Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths 1946-12-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
- Letter from Frank H. Spedding, Project Director, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: States they are
sending a 25 gram casting of cerium immersed in mineral oil because of the corrosive nature of cerium. State, in the P.S.,
that the first casting didn’t turn out well but they are sending it anyway, and will send another in a couple of weeks. [Two
copies] [Letters from LP to Dr. Frank H. Spedding 1946-11-15, from Frank H. Spedding to LP 1947-01-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
- Telegram from C. G. King, to LP. RE: Regrets that the stated meetings are already scheduled for programs. [Filed under LP
Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.3]
- Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of
the last two nominees for the Award. Encloses a ballot. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re:
Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7]
- Writes cheque to “Berry Hill Farms. Jellies &” $46.35 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Writes cheque to “Pasadena TB Assoc. Stamps” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
- Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Nov 30 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06
[LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
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