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< May  1947 > S M T W T F S         1 In Washington, D.C. 2 In Washington, D.C. 3 In Washington, D.C. 4 In Washington, D.C. 5 In Washington, D.C. 6 In Boston 7 In Boston 8 In Boston 9 In New York 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 Magazine Article: “Extracts from an Address by Dr. Linus Pauling”, vol 5, no. 8, (May 1947): 35. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.12] Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Scientist Honored”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.13] Writes cheque to “Edison Co” $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Leota Wegel” [no amount] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Article: “Determination Keynotes Convention — Delegates Register Demand for Quick Completion of Rural Power Objective”, Rural Electrification, May 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] May 1 Back to Top Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. H. Thirkill, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Cambridge, RE: Informs him that AHP will also attend the luncheon on June 12th. [Letter from Thirkill to LP 1947-03-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(The Chemical Society, 1946-1947, 1972-1973, 1977, 1980, 1983)] Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests he review the manuscript entitled “Electron Deficient Compounds. II. Relative Energies of Half Bonds” by Dr. Rundle, especially in light of the new correspondence enclosed and the Stosick manuscript. States that he realizes that this letter will arrive while LP is in Boston. (Notes in right margin by LP: discusses manuscript.) [Letter from LP to Lamb 1947-05-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] May 2 Back to Top Writes cheque to “R. Davis Gardener. 3 days” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “R. Davis Gardener. 3 days” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] May 3 Back to Top Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. To LP RE: Congratulates LP for being selected to receive the Theodore William Richards Medal and regrets to say that he will be unable to attend. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7] May 5 Back to Top Letter from Dr. L.E. Sutton to LP RE: Responds that he has reserved lodging for LP and AHP from June 13th-19th in Oxford. Describes the hotel where they will stay, the King’s Arms. Mentions that he will spend July 25th through September 3rd in the U.S. [Letter from LP to Sutton 1947-04-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(The Chemical Society, 1946-1947, 1972-1973, 1977, 1980, 1983)] Letter from Dr. H.D. Piersma, Director, Human Biological Section, Lederle Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends an older Type I Polysaccharide prepared by Mr. Greene as they have run out of the requested preparation by Mr. Beard. [Letters from LP to Beard 1947-03-17, from Clapp to LP 1947-04-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from L.H. Lampitt to LP RE: Lampitt answers LP’s questions regarding the Congress Lectures of the Physical Chemistry Section of the International Congress and informs LP that reservations have been made for at the Dorchester Hotel. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Letter from Dr. P. Mellor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Sydney to LP RE: Introduces John Willis, an old student of his who has been awarded a Research Fellowship Post at University College in London, and as he has become interested in problems dealing with molecular structure, resonance energy and basic strength, he would greatly appreciate meeting LP. [Letter from Willis to LP 1947-10-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Board of Trustees has reappointed him to the Foundation’s Advisory Board. Hopes he can accept. Asks him to speak about the Board to Dr. Beadle. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.2] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to George Wills Beadle, CIT. RE: Invites him to become a member of the Advisory Board of the Foundation for a four year term. Informs him about the Advisory Board. Encloses their latest report. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.2] May 6 Back to Top Letter from Frank B. Jewett to LP RE: Appoints LP at one of the representatives of the National Academy of Sciences at the 11th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry, in London, beginning July 17. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Letter from Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to C. K. RE: Asks them to show attention to the Paulings while they are at the Rhodes House. [LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.6] Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Gen. Lucius D. Clay, Commander-in-Chief, European Command and Military Governor. RE: Informs him that the Beilstein is a reference work which every organic chemist finds indispensable. Informs him of the vital need to provide paper to print the new volumes. Hopes they will use their influence to see that the necessary paper is allotted to this undertaking. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3] May 7 Back to Top Letter from Stuart C. Dorman, Assistant Manager, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, to LP RE: Sends him a complimentary copy of Winding’s “Plastics: Theory and Practice.” Requests he send comments on its usefulness in instruction. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253, file:(McGraw-Hill 1947-1948)] May 8 Back to Top Letter from Dr. G.H.A. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Mentions that Kleiderer is acting secretary of the group on insulin. Regrets that LP will be unable to attend the meetings, but assumes he will probably send Niemann. Includes some discussion on insulin. Wishes Lp and AHP a good trip. Adds that he and his wife will postpone their trip to England until conditions there improve. [Letter from LP to Clowes 1947-04-21, 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)] Letter from A.J.E. Welch to LP RE: Is glad to learn that LP will present a paper to Section I of the Congress. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Newspaper Clipping: “Richards Medal Given to California Chemist”, New York Times, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.10] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Richards Chemistry Honor”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Richards Chemistry Honor”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Informs him that Mrs. Wulf sent Pitzer’s remarks regarding the book to him, says Pitzer might change his mind once he hears about the series and wonders if they want his Quantum Chemistry. Asks if he met Hurley at Reed. [Letter from Wulf to Freeman 1947-04-24, letter from Schlegelmilch to LP 1947-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] Letter from Catherine Schlegelmilch, W. H. Freeman and Company to Beatrice Wulf, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech RE: Thanks her on behalf of Mr. Freeman for sending him a copy of Dr. Farinholt’s letter, mentions Freeman wrote him last Saturday and says they hope to hear a reply from Farinholt soon. [Letter from Wulf to Freeman 1947-04-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] May 9 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Michael Heidelberger to the Secretary, Gates and Crellin Lab, Cal Tech, RE: Requests the current address of Margarethe Rohdewald, who Prof. Zechmeister mentioned to him. [Letter from Wulf to Heidelberger 1947-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)] Newspaper Clipping: “Richards Medal Given To California Chemist”, New York Times [LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.11] Typescripts, Correspondence, Reprint: Unsolved Mysteries of Structural Chemistry, Theodore William Richards Medal Address, Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, New York. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.7] Letter from Detlev W. Bronk to LP RE: Appoints LP delegate to represent the national Research Council at meetings of the Council and the Fourteenth General Assembly of the International Union of Chemistry, and the 11th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Theodore William Richards Medal. [Gold original, silver copy] Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, May 9, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.1] Newspaper Clipping: “Richards Medal Given to California Chemist”, New York Times, May 9, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6] Newspaper Clipping: “Richards Medal Given to California Chemist”, New York Times, May 9, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] May 10 Back to Top Letter from Dorothy Folts, Secretary to Dr. Oskar Baudisch, to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints which will be forwarded to Dr. Baudisch in Czechoslovakia. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)] Letter from Prof. Lindsay Helmholz, Department of Chemistry, Washington University (St. Louis), to LP RE: Sends a summary of his ideas and experiments conducted on the spectra of XO4 since he returned from Pasadena. Asks if LP will stop by on his way to England. (Note in right margin: “Answered 5/27.”) [Letter from LP to Helmholz 1947-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)] Letter from LP to Prof. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, RE: Thanks him for the picture and news on research. [Letter from Jones to LP 1948-04-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1948)] Writes cheque to “CalTech. Mag. Glass & projection” $56.94 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Explains he has had one report on Franz’s manual in chemistry, sends it enclosed and believes LP should look over Franz’s manual himself. Says if LP considers it good, he will offer Franz a contract, presumes Franz will cut out the descriptive mater that might duplicate the textbook. (Letter reviewing manual included, unknown author) (Notes in pencil on bottom “Roger Hayward should make some drawings. He has some excellent ideas. Valence part needs revising”) [Letter from unknown author to Freeman 1947-05-08, letter from LP to Freeman 1947-05-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439. 5] Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg to LP RE: Thanks LP for the 1946-12-05 letter, and states that he has decided to spend next year at MIT working in Dr. George Scatchard’s laboratory. Hopes he can work with LP in the future. [Letter from LP to Dr. I. Herbert Scheinberg 1946-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15] May 12 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling to Speak at Wallace Rally”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 12, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Letter from F. A. Steele, Inorganic Research, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, to LP. RE: Asks if Patent 2,416,344 is commercially available. Requests a quote. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.003 File 3.6] May 13 Back to Top Letter from LP Kasimir Fajans, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, RE: Clarifies in detail the question Fajans’ raised regarding the calculations on page 71 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Adds that he does not plan to make any changes to the discussion in the second edition of the book. [Letters from Wulf to Fajans 1947-04-28, from Fajans to LP 1947-09-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)] Letter from Carl A. Lohmann to LP RE: Informs LP that at the last meeting of the President and Fellows of Yale University it was decided to honor him with the honorary degree of Doctor of Science at the Convocation held on October 17th. [LP’s reply: 1947-05-19, Lohmann’s next letter: 1947-05-27] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19] Writes cheque to “Dr. Whipple. Crellies & Peter’s teeth” [no amount] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Simpson’s things for me to plant” $14.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Star News to May 1st” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Mrs. Clarretta Alexander” $150.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Newspaper Clipping: “Wallace Starts Peace Crusade”, Publication Unknown, May 13, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.11] May 14 Back to Top Letter from LP to Professor George Scatchard RE: LP encloses a statement of the expenses of his trip to Boston in connection with the Theodore William Richards Medal award. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7] Letter from Ruth B. Conroy, Secretary of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the National Research Council, to Members of the NRC Delegation RE: Informs the members that the Chairman of the National Research Council is sending to an official notice of appointment as delegate to the meetings of the International Union. Using this document a passport can be received as normal and travel will be permitted in any country outside the occupied zone. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Letter from LP to Mr. Tony Schille, Ketner Bros., Inc. RE: Regrets that he cannot attend the 25-year reunion of the Class of 1922 because he will be in Europe. Gives information on what he’s been doing over the past 25 years and information about his family. [Letter from Schille to LP 1940-04-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)] Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $11.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “athenaeum” $27.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Zephyr” $16.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co of Calif” $25.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Newspaper Clipping: “Wallace Bowl Ban Stirs Gilmore Meet Ticket Sale”, Hollywood(California) Press Times, May 14, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Letter from Helen L. Hurst, Secretary, to Karl F. Heumann, Technical Aide, Chemical-Biological Coordination Center, National Research Council. RE: Is sending copies of ‘The sample sheet of Dyson’s proposed lexicon of organic chemistry.’ [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3] Letter from Roger Adams, Head, Chemistry Department, University of Illinois, to Dr. H. B. Hass, Purdue University. RE: Forwards a couple of interesting paragraphs from Matt Miller. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert K. Summerbell, Chicago Section. RE: Informs him that he and AHP will not be able to attend the presentation dinner for the Willard Gibbs Medal. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] May 15 Back to Top Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Michael Heidelberger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Sends the address for Dr. Margarete Rohdewald in Germany. Mentions that Cal Tech has been attempting to get her a visa and come to work there. [Letter from Heidelberger to Wulf 1947-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)] Letter from C.B. Tibbetts, Chair, Industrial Mobilization Committee, to Members [LP] RE: Sets the next meeting at 9:00 a.m. May 26. Notes that Commodore R.M. Watt Jr. of the Navy will be speaking. Encloses response card. [Letter from LP to Tibbetts 1947-05-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file(I: Correspondence, 1947)] Memo from the Contracts Committee to President L. A. DuBridge, cc: Committee members, Dr. William A. Fowler, Mr. Stott, RE: Discusses the attached proposal detailing the installation of a production facility to be used by the Office of Naval Research at Cal Tech to supply synchrotron components. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Raymund L. Zwemer to LP RE: Explains that the National Research Council, with the approval of the Chief of the Division of International Conferences, has made it possible to obtain special “Courtesy” passports for the usual fee of $10. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Writes cheque to “Arletta Tournal. Advance” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Mrs. Alexander. April 9 to & including May 15 [in marign: “150 for 1 month. $5 St die 6 days”]” $180.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Poly. Tuition for Crellie & Linda” $204.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas” $6.29 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “R. Doves” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Wonders if LP could do some investigatory work for him while he’s over in England as he wants to establish an English branch. Mentions publishers to visit, believes LP can show the value of their list of names and their plans, and gives him questions to ask. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] Letter from G. P. Harnwell, Editor, The Review of Scientific Instruments, to LP. RE: Requests that LP read over the manuscript of an article to be published in the review. Enclosed article and guidelines for LP to keep in mind while reading it. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.003 File 3.5] Report on ‘An Instrument for the Magnetometric Estimation of Oxygen in Gas Mixtures.’ Many notes as LP was asked to read over it. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.003 File 3.5] Letter from LP to F. A. Steele, Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co.. RE: Informs him that the gasses he mentioned are all diamagnetic. Informs him that Dr. Beckman is in charge of manufacturing the oxygen meters. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.003 File 3.6] Letter from Ruth T. Power, Librarian, Purdue University, to LP. RE: Has received his book. Thanks him for his generosity. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3] May 16 Back to Top Memo from LP to Dean Watson, cc: President DuBridge and Dr. Koepfli, RE: Discusses the proposed appointment of Dr. Stanford Moore to the position of Associated Professor of Organic Chemistry. Discusses his qualifications and comments that Moore has been invited to come to the Institute for an interview. Adds that the funds for his appointment could come from the Mrs. Robinson fund as he will be conducting research related to medicine and cancer. Encloses bibliography of Moore’s publications. [Telegrams from LP to Link et all 1947-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from LP to Dr. Stanford Moore, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: “Could you visit next week. Expenses paid, and present seminar talk.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. Walter J. Murphy, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Asks that the first paragraph of his address, which was sent for publication in Chemical and Engineering News, be replaced with the enclosed copy. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O Co” $8.81 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Pacific Telephon & Tel. Co” $11.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Propositions Submitted by Kurt M. Mislow for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2] May 17 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Southwest Museum membership” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Troy Service. Roy Edwards” $9.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] May 19 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Informs him that he wrote the Rockefeller Foundation on his behalf hoping to obtain funding for the trip to Oxford, also mentioning the new Committee on Foreign Relations (Fulbright) program and the possibility of a Guggenheim fellowship. Describes he and AHP’s trip to the Northwest, mentioning that he saw Carlson and a Dr. Grossman. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from LP to Marshall N. Dana RE: Thanks Dana for asking LP to write a guest editorial for the Oregon Journal and requests he send a copy if it is published. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98, file:(D: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the manuscript “Electron Deficient Compounds. II. Relative Energies of Half Bonds” by Dr. Rundle. States that his identity need not be kept from Dr. Rundle, as they have already had correspondence on the matter. Suggests Lamb rely on the original referees for the ultimate decision to publish. [Letter from Lamb to LP 1947-05-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)] Typescript: Atomic Energy — A Great Discovery, for Good or Evil, Hollywood, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.8] Letter from LP to Mr. Carl A. Lohmann RE: LP thanks Lohmann for his letter regarding the presentation of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science at the convocation. In accordance with his request LP agrees to keep the honorary degree confidential. [Lohmann’s letter: 1947-05-13, Lohmann’s reply: 1947-05-27] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19 Memo from LP to Professor Chester Stock, Cal Tech RE: Verifies the statements he made about Tom Barth over the phone, gives his history and interests in research, says he is no longer interested in crystal structure work, says that AHP has a very strong impression that the Barth were interested in leaving Chicago and warns that this does not mean that Barth would take a second-rate job. [Memo from Stock to LP 1947-05-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Accepts the appointment to the Advisory Board. Informs him of his plans. Regrets to say that he will not be able to see him for a while. Discusses Tom Addis’s future. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.2] Letter from C. S. Marvel, Retiring Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them of the names presented to the group for consideration for nomination in 1948. Lists the preferred candidates for 1948. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2] May 20 Back to Top Note from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Thanks him for his hospitality while he was in Pasadena, and asks him to visit him in London if he has a chance while at Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1947)] Invitation: The Nature and Meaning of Atomic Energy, Los Angeles, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.9] Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Replies that he has read through the Frantz manual and has a good impression from it, recommends offering the author a contract and inclusion of the manual in the chemical series, suggests Roger Hayward make distinctive drawings for the manual and likes the idea of talking to Frantz to fit the manual closer to General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] May 21 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Asks him to provide a letter for him to take to England detailing his specific dietary requirements along with their medical explanation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Dr. A.H. Fiske, Vice President, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Formally invites him to the meeting on Insulin to be held June 23 and 24 in Indianapolis. Goes on to discuss in detail the schedule for the meetings. Attaches the suggested plan for the determination of policy regarding possible patents and publications resulting from the insulin research project. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)] Letter from LP to Mr. Norman Carter RE: Thanking Carter for his kindness in preparing the wooden cube with inserted nails for his lecture on May 12th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7] University of London, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, May 21, 1947. [Includes correspondence, magazine article] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.2] Writes cheque to “Sue & Virginia” $33.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Predicts New Bomb Would Kill Million”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 21, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Newspaper Clipping: “Sees Power for 100 Million Years in 1-year Atom Mining”, Los Angeles Daily News, May 21, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Letter from LP to Dr. Frank H. Hurley, Reed College RE: Regrets that his visit to Portland was so rushed that he was unable to talk with him about the second-semester text in quantitative analysis, as well as the possibility of collaborating with Orlemann and Rogers, mentions that Freeman is interested in this, and recommends Freeman’s publishing company as well as his experience with them. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] May 22 Back to Top Bill from Stewart & Quigley to LP for Workmen’s Comp Premium. $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3] Writes cheque to “Jack Ely. Dry cleaning” $22.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] May 23 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Informs him that he is including the long-hand copy of a letter that he will send in typed form on Monday. Mentions that he did not write previously as he was still recovering from surgery. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Reports that various people in Oxford are looking forward to seeing LP in July. Mentions that he spoke with Dr. Allen regarding schools for the children and reports that most are full at this time and suggests that perhaps the Pauling children remain in California. In an attached note, thanks LP for his advice on taking vitamin B to improve his golf game. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte 1947-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956) and copies in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)] Letter from LP to C.B. Tibbetts, Industrial Mobilization Committee, RE: Requests he be removed from the membership of the committee as he has been unable to attend any of the meetings and will be shortly be leaving for England and Europe for an extended period. [Letter from Tibbetts to LP 1947-05-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file(I: Correspondence, 1947)] Renewal Certificate of Insurance Policy No. 19668 for LP. Valid 5/22/47-5/22/48. Bill from Stewart & Quigley to LP for Workmen’s Comp Premium. $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3] Writes cheque to “Princeton Univ Press” $8.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Writes cheque to “AoXRED dues” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Memo from Professor Chester Stock, Cal Tech to LP RE: Appreciates his comments regarding Tom Barth, recognizes that he would need a high position, says they are interested in a younger man, explains Rankama did not seem to measure up and their boys were more interested in Sahama. [Memo from LP to Stock 1947-05-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him that he will be in town June 4-5. Thinks that the question regarding Dr. Addis has more to do with the Rockefeller Foundation. Encloses some material for Fellows who want to get to Europe. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.2] May 24 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Piscilla Deale. Wool for socks” [crossed out] $8.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] May 25 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Warns of Bombs”, San Diego Union, May 25, 1947 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.11] May 26 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to the Ration Board in England RE: Describes LP’s specific dietary needs as related to his kidney condition, especially his protein and caloric needs. Asks the Board, as LP’s physician to facilitate the availability of certain food during LP’s proposed stay at Oxford University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Responds to his suggestions for funding, stating that the Guggenheim Fellowship might work well, but first his co-workers must finish up some previous commitments. He is also interested in the Committee on Foreign Relations program because it would provide for projects with a larger scope. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. A.J.E. Welch, Imperial College, RE: Forwards an abstract of the paper which he will present at Section 1 of the 11th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] May 27 Back to Top Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Reports that AHP has already enrolled Crellin and Linda in schools at Oxford but the situation of Peter at Cal Tech remains unclear - he has been admitted but they have not agreed to the plan to allow him to study independently for two terms in England. Regrets that he will be unable to stop by in June as he has agreed to attend a conference prior to leaving New York on the fifth. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP 1947-05-23] [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)] Letter from LP to M.J. Buerger RE: Sends his thoughts on the discussion for proposed changes in the International Tables for the Determination of Crystal Structures. [Letter from Buerger to LP 1947-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #33, file:(Buerger, M.J., 1938, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1956)] Letter from Dr. Maxim Bing to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints and informs him of his current interests in stereochemistry. [Letter from LP to Bing 1947-08-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)] Letter from Alfred Black to LP RE: Informs LP that black and Charles Hardin have been made trustees of an estate of over $1.5 million to be used for the care and prevention of cancer, in the name of a group known as the Black-Stevenson Foundation. Mentions that LP’s name was suggested for help in determining the handling of these funds. (Note in pencil in top margin: “Copy sent LP 6/5/47 Answered by LP while in England.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)] Letter from J. David Chalfant to LP RE: Asks LP to offer comments on his manuscript “An Hypothesis on the Structure of the Universe” which has been rejected by scientific journals for being “too speculative.” [Letter from LP to Chalfant 1947-08-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)] Letter from LP to Dr. Lindsay Helmholz, Department of Chemistry, Washington University (St. Louis), RE: Thanks him for the notes, which he will look over while he is traveling in England and Sweden this summer. Regrets that he will be unable to stop in St. Louis on the way due to time constraints. [Letter from Helmholz to LP 1947-05-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)] Telegrams from LP to Drs. Karl Paul Link and Homer Adkins, University of Washington; Drs. Alfred Mirsky and Herbert S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, Dr. John Northrop, Rockefeller Institute, Dr. Joseph S. Fruton, Yale University Medical School, Dr. Homer W. Smith, New York University Medical School, Dr. C.S. Marvel, University of Illinois, RE: Request they send their opinions of Stanford Moore in regards to a permanent appointment at Cal Tech. [Telegrams from Link et al to LP 1947-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Carl A. Lohmann to LP RE: Is delighted to learn that LP will in New Haven to receive an honorary degree and present a Silliman lecture in October. [LP’s letter: 1947-05-19] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19] Writes cheque to “Diploma Fere? For Linda” $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Sue” $8.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Don Sharp. Union Stn (Only 5.20 for carb)” $23.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Am Chem Soc. ½ of Dec Index, CA” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Professor Winstein, Department of Chemistry, University of California RE: Agrees that his schedule of research and writing as well as teaching is most important for him, and says that their chemistry series needs an organic chemistry text book from U.C.L.A. Suggests they think how to resolve this to the satisfaction of themselves, LP, and himself. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] May 28 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Adrien Albert RE: Expressed his pleasure at seeing Dr. Albert during his stay in Pasadena and his hopes of accepting Dr. Albert’s dinner invitation when LP and AHP are in London. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1, file:( Albert, Adrien)] Letter from Bruce McDuffie to LP RE: Requests a copy of the address LP gave upon receiving the Richards medal. [Letter from Wulf to McDuffie] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)] Letter from Dr. Homer Adkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Informs him that he has wired his response concerning Moore. States that he recently discussed the appointment with Moore and encouraged him to accept the position. [Telegram from LP to Adkins 1947-05-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. J.H. Northrop, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends approving comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Northrup 1948-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. J.S. Fruton, Yale University, to LP RE: Sends detailed comments on Stanford Moore’s suitability for the position at Cal Tech. [Telegram from LP to Fruton 1947-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. Homer Adkins, Deparment of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Sends his approving comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Adkins 1947-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends favorable comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Gasser 1947-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Sends Adams and his favorable comments on Dr. Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Marvel 1947-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Telegram from Dr. Homer W. Smith to LP RE: Sends favorable comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Smith 1947-05-27, memo from LP to Watson 1947-05-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr. RE: Thanking Gucker for his letter of May 3rd and states that he had a wonderful time in Cambridge. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7] AHP Box 3.001 Biographical Materials 1903-1969: Will of AHP RE: AHP’s will bequeathing her possessions and property to LP and her four children. [Filed under AHP Biographical Material: Box 3.001, Folder 1.13] Writes cheque to “HB Bennett. Travel Agency Tickets” $1630.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “HB Bennett Travel Agency. Remainder due on tickets to NY, London, Stockhold & return” $16- -.- -“ [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling to Get Degree at Cambridge”, Pasadena(California) Star-News, May 28, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11] Pamphlet: “The Nature of Atomic Energy and its Peacetime Significance”, speech by Linus Pauling, Conference on The Citizen’s Role in the Atomic Age, Los Angeles, May 28, 1947. [filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.12] Letter from Dr. Norman Davidson, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech to Professor Lloyd F. Malm, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah cc. LP RE: Writes at the request of LP to answer Malm’s letter about the laboratory work of the freshman chemistry course, gives the list of experiments of the first half of the year, says second half of year is in the field of quantitative analysis, and notes that there is no close correlation with lecture work. Adds they have no method for having the students do experiments in structural chemistry, says they encourage students who do well in lab to attack a small research project, and hopes the description is helpful in planning laboratory work to go with LP’s text. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] May 29 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Raymond Daudel to LP RE: Suggests May or April for the Congress in Paris on “Exchange Reactions on the Nature of the Bond.” Adds that another conference with a similar title will also be meeting, and that LP will probably receive an invitation to that as well. (Notes in pencil: “LP you promised to write M. Daudel about the attached MS. B.W.” “Have figures traces. Latter to M. Duadel explaining delay. “” to J.E. Mayer submitting MS.” [Letters from LP to Daudel 1947-04-18, 1947-12-17] [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. G. H. A. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Regrets that he will miss the insulin meetings due to his trip to Europe. Adds that he is not certain if Niemann will attend, due to the distance of travel involved. [Letter from Clowes to LP 1947-05-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)] Letter from Merritt L. Kastens, Associate Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Richards Medal and promises to come see him in Pasadena soon. [Letter from Wulf to Kastens 1947-06-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)] Memo from LP [signed in his absence] to Dean E. C. Watson, cc: L. A. DuBridge, C. Niemann, J.B. Koepfli, G.W. Beadle, RE: Discusses the decision to appoint Dr. Stanford Moore to the position of Associate Professor. Goes on to discuss the financing of this appointment and the proceedings involved. Suggests Prof. Carl Niemann be placed in charge of the process as LP will be shortly leaving for Europe. Encloses copies of telegrams with his opinions. [Telegrams from various scientists to LP 1947-05-28, letter from LP to Moore 1947-06-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letters from LP [signed in his absence] to Drs. Marvel, Adkins, Smith, Gasser, Link, Northrop, and Fruton, RE: Thanks them for their telegrams. Informs him that he is leaving for Europe and that Cal Tech has not yet mad a decision about Moore, so he is unable to report to them. [Telegrams from Marvel et al to LP 1947-05-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Dr. Theodore T. Puck, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago to LP RE: States his senior fellowship application has been granted. Requests that, because of LP’s absences during most of the year, they set up a special arrangement so he could work with LP and Dr. Beadle for approximately one year. [Letter from LP to Dr. Theodor T. Puck 1947-02-11, from Dr. G. W. Beadle to Dr. Theodore T. Puck 1947-06-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12] Writes cheque to “R. Davis. Gardening” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Newspaper Clipping: “L.A. Told 500 A-Bomb Blasts Would Kill All Life in World”, Los Angeles Daily News, May 29, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.10] May 30 Back to Top Typescript, Abstract, Correspondence, Notes: Discussion of the Structures of Sylvanite, Calaverite, and Krennerite [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1947a.2]

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