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- Note from Dr. Robert Corey to LP RE: States that they will prepare a set of punched cards for Dr. Nowacki. [Letters from Nowacki
to LP 1947-11-11, from LP to Nowacki 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
- Magazine Article: “Honorary Degrees”, Yale Alumni Magazine, vol. 11, no. 2, (November 1947): 7. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.26]
- Memo from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP RE: “For your consideration.” Handwritten below by LP: “Jack: What do you think of this?
LP” [Memo from J. G. K. to LP 11-47, Paper on “Sublimation of Solid Elements” 1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
- Memo from J. G. K. to LP RE: “Subject: Penner’s Report” Handwritten below: “I suggest for J, in atoms evaporating in cm3 per sec” followed by scientific equations. [Memo from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP 11-47, Paper on “Sublimation of Solid Elements”
1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
- Writes cheque to “Robert Kaizupi” $51.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Publication: “Candidates for ACS President”, Isotopics, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6]
- Article: “Sheff Centennial Celebration”, Yale Alumni Magazine, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.17]
- Article: “Statements by Candidates for President of the A.C.S.”, Isotopics, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
- Diploma for Camillum Sándorfy for a doctorate degree in Philosphy from University of Literature and Science (in Hungarian).
[Notice from K. Laki s.k. 1947-11-15, Certificate from F. St. Gimesi 1947-11-17]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Thanks him for the copy of his new chemistry text, mentioning that he has already read
a few chapters. Informs him that Bill Kerr is working on an appointment for Addis to U.C., but it is not yet a sure thing.
There is a note on the envelope: “Just shipped to Oxidation-Reduction. Beginning to be illuminated, -oxidised, - de-electronated.”
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
- Letter from LP to Max Barsh RE: Replies that he will be unable to give the lecture at UCLA due to pressing commitments related
to his coming departure for England. [Letter from Barsh to LP 1947-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
- Writes cheque to “Astrid Backstrom” $56.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Article: “Academic Freedom – A Test of Democracy”, National Lawyers Guild, The Open Forum, November 1, 1947. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.2]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Robley D. Evans, Dept. of Physics, MIT, RE: States he does not want to overwork Evans and therefore
thinks it best if Evans did not write the article for the Survey of Biological Progress. [Letters from LP to Dr. Martin Kamen
1947-10-31, from Martin D. Kamen to LP 1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
- Manuscript, Program Discussion of Foreign Affairs, Democrats for Wallace Conference, Los Angeles, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.21]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Asks Addis to let him know as soon as he hears more from Kerr. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Hamor, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Thanks him for agreeing to remain on the editorial board
until a replacement can be found. [Letter from LP to Noyes Jr. 1947-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Kasimir Fajans, University of Michigan, RE: Continues discussion of the calculations regarding the
resonance values of the water molecule found on page 71 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. (Note in upper right: “See mimeographed reports and excerpts of correspondence in LP Reprints file”) [Letter from Fajans
to LP 1947-10-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Replies that he will help Kamen to recover
his passport in order to be able to attend the Congress on Isotopic Exchange and Molecular Structure in Paris next April.
Mentions he will write to Chadwell at the Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Richards of the National Academy of Sciences. [Letters
from Kamen to LP 1947-10-31, 1947-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. Marshall Chadwell, Rockefeller Foundation, RE: Thanks him for the letter about Vergers. Asks for
advice on behalf of Dr. Martin Kramer, who has had his passport confiscated by the State Department but would like to attend
a Congress in Paris next April. [Letter from Chadwell to LP 1947-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from L.J. Witts, M.D., F.R.C.P., The Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak on a few Wednesday nights
of the coming term. [LP’s reply: 1947-11-04] [Filed under: LP Speeches 1948s.19]
- Memo from E. M. Johnson to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to visit Deep Springs after the Trona lecture. Suggests Dr. Henderson
could drive them. (Note under text: “Regret that appointment Pasadena prevents accepting your invitation. Hope to come later
on. LP”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Paper regarding “Sublimation of Solid Elements” (by S. S. Penner?) from LP RE: States that LP and J. G. Kirkwood have read
“Sublimation of Solid Elements” and believe his equations to be wrong. Believes it would be a mistake to publish the manuscript.
[Memos from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP 11-47, from J. G. K. to LP 11-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Replies regarding Ralph Seward’s Physical Chemistry, tells
him not to spend another minute on it as he would not publish it under any circumstances, hopes marking of inaccuracies by
LP would only be called for when the manuscript was worth publishing and the author a bit slipshod on the details. Mentions
that he is being called in to jury duty in two different courts. [Letter from LP to Freeman 1947-10-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Report on “Nutritional Studies with the Duck.” By D. M. Hegested and Richard L. Perry, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School
of Public Health, and Department of Biological Chemistry, Harvard Medical School. [Filed under LP Science Box 11.068 File
68.1]
- Letter from J. W. Barker, Research Corporation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the quick response to fill the gap caused by Dr. Du
Nouy’s death and mentions some of the details discussed with Dr. Zechmeister. Asks LP to give the materials regarding the
Lectureships to Dr. Zechmeister that were previously sent to LP. Handwritten in the right margin: “This material has been
given. L. Z.” [Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker 1947-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Letter from Martin D. Kamen, Washington University, to LP RE: States he is unsure if he can finish the article before the
deadline, but will try. Asks about a point regarding radioactive tracers and stable tracers in Biology. Asks about LP’s participation
in the International Congress in France next April. [Letters from LP to Prof. Robley D. Evans 1947-11-01, to Dr. Martin D. Kamen 1947-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
- Letter from Dr. L. E. Sutton, Magdalen College to LP RE: Says he enjoyed his visit to the States, talks about Schomaker’s
speaking during the meeting at Cornell, says he has shortened his course of lectures to fit with LP’s, explains that they
are in the early stages of reviving electron diffraction, and talks about the amount of work they will have to put in before
moving into their new home. [Letter from LP to Sutton 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Wendell G. Latimer, University of California. RE: Submits a biography of Wyckoff. [Filed under LP Science:
(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Justus Kirchner, Department of Agriculture, RE: Writes that while they cannot let him have a key to
the labs, he is free to use the lab library during the normal operating hours from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and from 8
to 1 on Saturday. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Oster, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research RE: LP
has received proof an article he had written on “Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity” in which he had written about
Rothen’s experiment and feels that he has written enough about the subject and no longer wishes to write a communication with
Oster. [LP’s last letter 1947-10-25; Oster’s reply to LP 1947-11-10] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 2]
- Letter from Arthur J. Hill, Yale University, to LP RE: Reports to LP many of the fine things that are still being said about
his lecture at the Centennial. He encloses a copy of Sinnott’s talk and three photographs. [LP’s reply: 1947-11-13] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Letter from LP to Professor L.J. Witts, The Radcliffe Infirmary, RE: LP is happy to accept the invitation to speak at 5:00
on some Wednesday evenings during the term. LP suggests that he speak first on “The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature
of Seriological Reactions,” or “The Magnetic Properties and Structure of Hemoglobin.” [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.18]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Hans Kuhn, Physikalisch-Chemische Anstalt, Der Universitat Basel, RE: Agrees it will be fine to finish
the project in Oxford next spring, but notes that Kuhn may wish to leave earlier than April 1st, as LP will be leaving for France on and Italy on March 20. [Letter from Kuhn to LP 1947-10-31] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199, file:(Kuhn, Hans)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Lanni, Duke University Hospital, RE: Reports that Lanni and Campbell’s manuscript has been rejected
by the Journal of Experimental Medicine as a similar paper has recently been published by Landsteiner and van der Scheer.
Asks if Lanni would be willing to publish the paper in the Addis Festschrift issue of the Stanford Medical Bulletin in honor of Dr. Thomas Addis’ retirement. Adds that the people at Yale are still hoping that Lanni accepts an appointment
there. [Letter from Lanni to LP 1948-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Lanni, Frank)]
- Letter from Bette Odets to LP RE: Requests that LP sign and return a petition protesting the deportation proceedings against
Hanns Eisler which has also been signed by Dr. Thomas Mann and Dr. Albert Einstein. Enclosed: Letter to U. S. Ambassador in
London from Composer’s Guild of Great Britain. (Note in pen, top: Q? & petition signed.)[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box
#300, File: (O: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from Dr. David Tyler to LP RE: States that he has been reinstated with help from Military Intelligence and the F.B.I.
Thanks LP for his help in the matter. States he is resigning as soon as he gets an opportunity. Handwritten at the bottom:
“It would be wonderful if you let us know when you are out this way - and let us play host to you. There is much to tell you.
I wrote Sturt giving him the details of this outcome. David.” [Letter from Dr. David Tyler to LP 1947-08-18, LP to Dr. David Tyler 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker, Research Corporation, RE: States they will do everything possible to make the work of
Dr. Zechmeister at CalTech to fit in with the lectureship schedule. States he has given the materials to Zechmeister as requested,
and hopes he may be a lecturer in the coming year. [Letters from J. W. Barker to LP 1947-11-03, 1947-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Letter [in German] from Dr. K. Huber, President, Universität Bern, Chemische Gesellchaft to LP RE: Invites him to come speak
in January, asks him to lecture for a group of chemical company presidents, gives him a few days to choose from, and asks
that he reply soon so that they don’t plan something else for the evening he wants. [Letter from LP to Huber 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, University of Pennsylvania Medical School. RE: Asks for help in obtaining a passport
for Professor Kamen. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Correspondence: Atomic Energy and its Technical and Social Possibilities, Pomona College, Claremont, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.22]
- Letter from Eric K. Rideal to LP RE: Invites LP to give a Friday Evening Discourse on March 12th, 1948. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948.19]
- Letter from Walter H. Munk, Assistant Professor of Geophysics, University of California to LP RE: Discusses possibility of
purifying water by freezing it rather than distilling it. [Letter from LP to Munk 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Memo from E.W. Hughes to LP RE: Discusses Warren and Jacob’s paper on uranium, clarifying that they do not dismiss the possibility
of the body centered cubic center but rather state that the sample they analyzed is not of that form. [Letter from Miller
to LP 1947-10-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he would be content with
a three-bedroom house even though a larger place would be more desirable, and reminds her that time is getting very short.
[Letter from LP to Bradbury 1947-11-05, letter from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. H. A. Moe, Guggenheim Foundation RE: Asks when he will be receiving the check for the Eastman Fund.
Mentions that he spoke with his publisher about the freshman chemistry text and was informed that college bookstores often
do not carry ordinary trade sales. Goes on to state that he wishes he and AHP had been given the task of finding a house
while they were in England over the summer.[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 Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to E. T. Bell RE: Replies that LP will be unable to attend the dinner on November
8th. Encloses a letter written to Dr. Wright concerning the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Letter from Bell
to LP 1947-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Max Barsh RE: Informs him that he will be able to give the lecture at UCLA after all. Selects “Atomic Energy
and the World Problem Today” as the title and November 25th as the date. [Letter from Barsh to LP 1947-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
- Letter from Dr. Frank Lanni, School of Medicine, Duke University, to LP RE: Agrees to publish the paper in the Addis Festschrift
if Campbell agrees, noting that they probably shouldn’t annoy the editors of the JEM. Adds that he will continue on at Duke,
despite the offer from Yale. Wishes LP and family happy time in England. [Letter from Frank to LP 1947-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Lanni, Frank)]
- Editorial from the New England Journal of Medicine. RE: A Warning Regarding the Use of Folic Acid. [Filed under LP Science
Box 11.072 File 72.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, RE:
Is glad Kamen will write an article for the Survey of Biological Progress, and will find out how much time he can be allowed.
Makes suggestions for the article and comments on the International Congress in France. [Letters from Martin D. Kamen to LP
1947-11-03, from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., 1947-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., Brooklyn Botanic Garden, RE: States Martin D. Kamen has agreed to write an article
for the Survey of Biological Progress but may need an extension on the deadline. Discusses some points that Kamen should include
in the article. [Letters from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen 1947-11-06, from George S. Avery, Jr., to LP 1947-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
- Card from W. Bradford Shank, U. S. C. Council on Atomic Implications to LP RE: Invites him to a “Program in the Interests
of Peace,” and gives the program. (Note on the left side in blue ink: “We shall be honored if you can come. W. Bradford Shank”)
[Letter from Hoth to Shank 1947-11-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from H. Marshall Chadwell, Rockefeller Foundation, to LP RE: Replies that he has contacted Miss G. Friedmann, representative
of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in New York on behalf of Professor M.D. Kamen. Notes that the Centre is
responsible for the conference that Kamen wishes to attend. [Letters from LP to Chadwell 1947-11-03, from Theben to LP 1947-11-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from A. H. Walter, Special Administrator to the American Cancer Society, cc: LP RE: Enclosed three copies of application
for grant in cancer research submitted by Drs. Dan Campbell and LP, proposing research in the chemical and physical effects
of antigen-antibody reactions on cell surfaces at an estimated total cost of $3,150. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.027, Folder
4]
- Writes cheque to “Mary Brown. Help” $11.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Note from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Writes that he is editing a manuscript by a well-known scientist,
complains of how he has to wallow through pedantic circumlocution and compliments LP on his brevity as he looks back as an
editor. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Memo from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Writes regarding manuscripts, says Frantz said his is being given
to LP for final comment, tells how he has urged Olson to get their material to LP as soon as possible, explains that he is
holding the tentative table of contents with Hayward so LP can answer later while in England, and mentions a couple other
organic chemistry texts he has heard about. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary to the Department of Chemistry at Cal Tech to W. Bradford Shank RE: Says LP has asked
her to give his regrets that he will not be able to attend the program on the 13th as he is leaving for England next month and is very busy at this time, and thanks him for the kind invitation. [Card from
Shank to LP 1947-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from P.E. Spielman to LP RE: Spielman encloses a copy of the proof of his paper which is being printed for the 11th International Congress. Asks that LP read the proof and send it back a soon as possible. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
- Letter from W.C. Lothrop to LP RE: Regrets to inform LP that he will have to terminate his connections with the C.I.A. for
the duration of his stay in England. Requests that he forward his file of minutes reports to Lothrop prior to departure.
[Letter from LP to Lothrop 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
- Letter from Max Barsh to LP RE: Replies that the date and title are satisfactory for the lecture at UCLA, adding that they
are very glad LP reversed his earlier decision to cancel the lecture. [letter from LP to Barsh 1947-11-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Application of Rules for forming determinant sum wave functions to configuration np2", David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science Box 2.005, Folder 4]
- Letter from Dr. Gerald Oster, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology, The Rockefeller Institute to LP RE: Thanking LP for his
earlier letters and agreeing that LP’s soon-to-be published paper states all that can be said about Rothen’s experiment at
this time without other experimental data to discredit it. [LP’s last letter 1947-11-04] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.038, Folder 1]
- Letter from R. Raper, The Bedson Club, to LP RE: Asks LP if he can make arrangements for a definite date in which he would
be willing to speak before The Bedson Club. Goes on to describe the Bedson Club and encloses a list of past lectures. [Filed
under: LP Speeches, 1948s.29]
- Letter from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says they have had their name
down with four different agencies and have advertised twice for a house for LP’s family, tells of the terrible condition the
one house of the right size was in, and says that as she realizes a hotel will not suit him she is trying very hard to find
a place in time. [Letter from LP to Bradbury 1947-10-31, telegram from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from Dr. Alfred N. Richards, President, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Agrees to help obtain a passport for
Dr. Kamen to allow him to attend the Congress in Paris. [Letters from LP to Kamen 1947-11-14, from Kamen to LP 1947-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from Dr. Werner Nowacki, Universität Bern, to LP RE: Reports that he is back in Switzerland and is planning to implement
an IBM punched card machine at his lab, like the one he discussed with Dr. Schomaker. Asks for a master pack. (Notes under
text: “Do we have these? Please let Dr. P. know so he can answer this letter. P.R.” “Jerry: Well, how about it? RBC” “James:
May I see you about this sometime? JD”) [Undated note [11-47] from RBC to LP, letter from LP to Nowacki 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
- Memo from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Forwards a copy of the manuscript of Principles of Organic Chemistry under separate cover, believes there should be a fine market for this text if it turns out well, asks for LP’s opinion and
wonders if he should also go to Winstein and Geissman for their evaluation, says he will wait for his recommendation. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- [undated, but the reply is 1947-11-11] Note from Charles M. Shaw, Vice President, San Francisco Professional Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma to LP RE: Invites him to
their joint initiation with an evening banquet, and says several members of the faculty at University of California Berkeley
have expressed interest in having LP stay with them during initiation week if he can arrange the trip. [Letter from Wulf to
Shaw 1947-11-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to Charles M. Shaw, Vice President, San Francisco Professional Chapter of Alpha
Chi Sigma RE: Says LP asked her to send his thanks for the kind invitation but he is sorry he cannot accept it, explains about
his trip to be an Eastman Professor at Oxford, says he feels the press of work too much to come, and looks forward to speaking
to their group at some other time in the future. [Note from Shaw to LP undated] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from Alden Emery, Executive Secretary, ACS to LP RE: Informs him that they are actively searching for a replacement
for LP on the Editorial Board, and thanks him for his cooperation. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
- Letter from Dr. W. A. Hamor, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Updates him on publication numbers. [Filed under LP Correspondence
Box #70, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
- Letter from Dr. Otto K. Behrens, Head, Bio-organic Chemical Research Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Thanks
him for his visit to the Gates and Crellin Labs and looks forward to hearing from LP or Niemann concerning the insulin project.
[Letter from Wulf to Behrens 1947-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
- Letter from Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Assistant Executive Director, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends the second portion
of the bibliography for the Insulin Project and request comments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly
and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Peyton Rous, Editor, Journal of Experimental Medicine, RE: Requests he
return the two figures which accompanied the manuscript by Lanni and Campbell. [Letter from the Journal of Experimental Chemistry
to LP 1947-10-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from Dr. Wendell N., Latimer, Dean, College of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Requests LP complete the enclosed
sheet for the Panel on the Nation’s Potential for Basic Research in Chemistry.(cc of sheet filed with letter.) [Filed under
LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Latimer, Wendell)]
- Letter from Dr. A. R. Miller, Royal Society Mond Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Thanks him for clarifying
the information he misinterpreted in Warren and Jacob’s paper on uranium. Also thanks him for mentioning Rundle’s recent work
with the three forms of uranium. [Letter from LP to Miller 1947-10-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from S.F. Mellish to LP RE: Asks LP if he can now confirm February 5th at 5:15 as the date and time of his lecture. He sincerely hopes that it will work out. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9]
- Letter from Dr. C.C. Furnas, Director, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, to LP RE: Discusses the possibility of using biochemical
and biophysical models of animal nervous systems to model servo-mechanisms for guided missiles and other applications. Requests
LP’s comments on this admittedly odd concept. Also invite LP to visit their labs in Buffalo if ever he has the chance. [Letter
from LP to Furnas 1947-11-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from G. Theben, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Bureau de New York, to LP, cc: Chadwell, RE: Informs
him that Miss Friedmann, who is currently in Paris, will return in early December and work toward obtaining a passport for
Prof. Kamen so that he may attend the April symposium. (Note above text: “Copy made for Dr. Kamen”) [Letter from LP to Chadwell
1947-11-03, from LP to Kamen 1947-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur J. Hill, Yale University, RE: Thanking Hill for sending the photographs and for the copy of Sinnott’s
talk. [Hill’s letter: 1947-11-04] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Letter from Charles R. Boden, Special investigator, State of California Department of Employment, Fraud & Investigation Section
to AHP RE: sends statement drawn up to be signed. Regards Susie Miller (Susie Perry) [Filed under LP Biographical: Business
and Finance: Box 4.059, #59.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Peyton Rous, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Thanks Rous for the reprint and complements
the article. [Letter from Dr. Peyton Rous to LP 1947-10-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.9]
- Memo from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Writes regarding possible manuscripts, asks about Schumb for an
advanced organic text, reports complete reorganization at Brown, says Behnke believes Noyes would do a book and thinks highly
of Johnson at Cornell for an introductory organic text if the Yale one fails, believes Bartlett could be persuaded to do a
later organic text, and encloses a duplicate of the memo with a list at the bottom for LP to number according to his preference
for a book in organic. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Homer W. Smith, Department of Physiology, New York University School of Medicine RE: Says he was glad
to read his manuscript “Science and Society,” finds it very interesting, hopes he publishes it soon, says his own feeling
is much like Smith’s except maybe the social sciences, and points out a few misspellings to be helpful. [Letter from Smith
to LP 1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from LP to Joseph Halle Schaffner RE: Says he was disappointed to not see him at the Emergency Committee meeting at
Princeton, tells him of the short nature of their trips through New York, says he feels enthusiastic about Henry Usborne and
his World Movement for World Federal Government, tells about the dates of his stay in England with his family, and sends Schaffner
a copy of his text book under separate cover. [Letter from Schaffner to LP 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends lab results from their visit. Praises LP’s new chemistry text for its readability.
Asks her to tell LP that he will see Bill Kerr on December 3rd, and is enclosing a draft of the history of his clinic, hoping that it might help others to see the value of their work.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
- Letter from LP to Thomas Sherwood RE: Sends the patent number for Air-Wick, mentioning that it also appears in full-page add
in a November issue of Life. [Letter from Sherwood to LP 1947-08-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #8, file:(Air-Wick, 1944, 1947)]
- Note from M.R. Card, Temporary Chair, Desert Water Association to LP RE: Requests he come and talk to the newly formed group
on the use of atomic energy for water purification. [Letter from LP to Card 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from Dr. Richard Dodson to LP RE: Sends a draft manuscript of a report on Harbottle’s work with thallium to be submitted
to the JACS. [Letter from LP to Dodson 1947-11-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. T.W.J. Taylor, President, University College of the West Indies, RE: States that he has heard Eberhardt
did not receive the appointment to the chemistry department. Informs him of his travel plans for the coming year. Recommends
to him George Pepper as an administrative assistant, listing his work history and qualifications. [Note from Taylor to LP
1947-07-24, Letter from LP to Eberhardt 1947-08-14] [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 E. Everet Minett, Acting Executive Director and Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists,
to Frederick M. Thomas, cc:LP, RE: Replies that Dr. Einstein will be unable to write the requested preface. Sends comments
on the enclosed chapter. Suggests that Thomas contact LP, a trustee of the Committee, to whom he is sending a copy of the
manuscript. [Letters from Thomas to Einstein 1947-09-30, from LP to Einstein 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #107, file:(Einstein, Albert)]
- Telegram from LP to Sir Alfred Egerton RE: “Greatly pleased but unable to be present Dev XXX December one.” [Filed under LP
Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Sends a copy of the letter from Dr.
Alfred N. Richards, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Suggests Kamen write him directly. [Letters from Theben
to LP 1947-11-13, from Richards to LP 1947-11-11, from Kamen to LP 1947-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from Dr. R. E. Rundle, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Sends LP the paper on interstitial
compounds and discusses his opinion on the lengths of bonds. [Letters from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle 1947-10-23, 1947-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12, two copies]
- Notice from Dr. Paul Gombas, Prof. in the ordinary on the Technical University, director of the Physical Institute, RE: States
that Mr. Camille Sándorfy is working in Paris with M. Louis dr. Broglie. Describes the work that Sándorfy did in Hungary.
[Notice from K. Laki s.k. 1947-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
- Letter from J. W. Barker, Society of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: States Prof. Albert O. C. Nier will cover the eastern portion
of the Northwestern Tour, leaving the central portion for Dr. Zechmeister. Inquires about LP taking a sabbatical so he could
visit each of the Northwestern Tour campuses for multiple days, and a talk before high school students. Asks LP to look at
the Sigma Xi yearbook, which is being sent. [Letters from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker11-4-47, 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
- Letter from Dr. Martin Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for helping him with his problems
with the State department. Adds that he has contacted Ruth Shipley, Dr. Condon and Dr. Compton for help in obtaining his passport.
Mentions the article he is writing for the survey. [Letters from LP to Kamen 1947-11-14, 1947-11-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Newspaper Clipping: “British Davy Medal Won By Pauling, U. S. Chemist”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.24]
- Writes cheque to “Mary Brown” $10.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Newspaper Clipping: “British Davy Medal Won by Pauling, U.S. Chemist”, New York Times, November 15, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.18]
- Notice from K. Laki s.k., Associate Professor, RE: States that Dr. Camill Sándorfy is working with a Hungarian scholarship
in Paris. Describes the previous work and character of Sándorfy. [Notice from Dr. Paul Gombas 1947-11-14, Diploma 11-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
- Yale University, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, November 16, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.7]
- Writes cheque to “Flora Jacobs. Tea Party for Dept” $1200.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5,
item 2]
- Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Reports that Miss Bradbury has not yet found a house and asks if this means LP will
be resigning the Eastman Professorship. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte 1947-11-18] [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)]
- LP takes notes on an interview with Hugh Hardyman aired by KXLA Radio Station from 8:00-8:30 p.m. concerning an incident where
about 20 men wearing American Legion caps unsuccessfully tried to break up a political meeting by the La Crescenta, California
Democratic Club. Attached is a full transcript requested by LP as well as related news articles. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
Box #11, file:(American Legion, 1947)]
- Note from Dr. T. Sidney Elston to LP RE: Discusses the 1947 Welch chart of chemical elements sent to him by a friend at the
University of California. Asks LP’s opinion of the chart. Goes on to discuss proton interaction in Helium. (Note in bottom
margin: “Thomsen chart”) [Letter from LP to Dr. Elston 1947-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Scientists Ask Fund to Spread Atom Education”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings,
1947n.25]
- Letter from E. M. Johnson, Chancellor, Telluride Association, to LP RE: Invites LP to come to Deep Springs any time and describes
the travel plans of Nevil Sidgwick to be at Cornell Branch during autumns and springs, with a brief visit to Deep Springs
during the winter. States they had Dr. Feynman and Oppenheimer at Cornell, and invites LP to the Branch. [Letter from LP to
E. M. Johnson 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
- Writes cheque to “Peter. Cash” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Poly. Crellies Tuition” $47.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Myrtle Venial. Dress foe me” $100.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Mira Loma. H2O” $8.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall” $9.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “FC Nash” $7.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Pacific Telephone Co” $15.23 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “TW Mather Co” $25.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co” $20.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co of Calif” $22.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “AAA” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson, Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford University, RE: Congratulates Robinson on receiving
the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and states that he and his family will be sailing to England in a month. [Note from Sir Robert
Robinson to LP 1947-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.2]
- Certificate from F. St. Gimesi, Prof. on the University of Budapest, Had of the Institute for Plant Physiology and of the
Botanical Garden, RE: Discusses the relevant experience and education of Kamill Sándorfy, and recommends Sándorfy for an American
scholarship. [Diploma 11-47, certificate from Donald T. King 1947-10-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
- Proposed Resolution. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, Institute for Advanced Study RE: Reports that he will
go to Oxford, arriving December 30th or 31st, despite the fact that a house has not been found. States that they plan to stay in a hotel or lodgings until a suitable
place can be found. Mentions that his preference for a house is due to he and AHP’s experience in hotels during their last
stay, notably due to LP’s diet requirements and the necessity of entertaining English friends. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP
1947-11-17] [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 W.C. Lothrop RE: Agrees that it is best that he resign his associations with the C.I.A. until his return
from England. Promises to send the requested material. [Letter from Lothrop to LP 1947-11-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Athur Cherkin RE: Thanks him for his notes on the chemical properties of pyrogens. (Note in pencil:
“Where are notes?”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #64, file:(Cherkin, Arthur, 1944-1966)]
- Letter from Robert Hardy, Jr. to LP RE: Inquires about the possibility of doing post-graduate work at Cal Tech. Outlines his
previous experience and qualifications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67, file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952,
1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
- Letter from LP to M.R. Card, Temporary Chair, Desert Water Association RE: Regrets he will be unable to give a talk to the
group. Also discusses the difficulty in obtaining atomic energy for non-military use. [Note from Card to LP 1947-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Dodson RE: Returns the copy of the manuscript of the report on thallium and urges Dodson to
submit it to JACS at once. Adds that it is not necessary for him to review all manuscripts. Regrets that he will not have
time to see Dodson at Columbia on his way to England. (Note in top margin: title and author information of the manuscript.)
[Letter from Dodson to LP 1947-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter [misaddressed] from LP to Dr. A.L. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, RE: Requests information concerning
his report on a hexagonal modification of cerium. (Note: Howe later crossed out and replaced with Hull) [Letter from Howe
to LP 1947-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Sends details of the family’s travel
plans to England, stating that they shall be in New York and Philadelphia for a few days before sailing on December 26th in case Kamen wishes to meet with LP. [Letters from Kamen to LP 1947-11-14, from Kamen to Friedmann 1948-02-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Informs him that his letter caught up
with LP in the East, but too late to arrange a meeting, as LP was only in New York a few hours. Requests Mislow keep him informed
of his research and other activities. [Letters from Mislow to LP 1947-10-14, 1947-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Herring and Hill Treatment”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science Box 2.005, Folder
5]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “Outline of Seitz”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science Box 2.005, Folder 6]
- Letter from J.I. Walker to LP RE: Is pleased to learn that LP will be able to join then on December 23rd. Suggests that his proposed subject, “Intermolecular Forces and Molecular Structure in Relation to Biological Specificity,”
would be an excellent choice. [LP’s letter: 1947-10-20, LP’s reply: 1947-12-08] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter H. Munk, Scripps Institute of Oceanography RE: Replies to letter of November 5 and suggests that
the equipment involved in freezing water might be to inconvenient compared to equipment used for distillation. [Letter from
Munk to LP 1947-11-15] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Station RE: Explains that he heard they have an opening for a theoretical
physicist and mathematician, and he has a friend, Dr. Sidney Weinbaum, who is interested. Wishes to know if this is true and
if Weinbaum can apply. Describes Weinbaum’s education and work as LP’s research associate for many years, as well as the rest
of his work history, mentions that he would like to get back to pure science. Describes also Weinbaum’s abilities, personality,
and family, notes that they are interesting. [Letter from Blinks to LP 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
- Writes cheque to “George Jensen” $70.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. HA Whipple. Linus teeth” $93.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $31.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Bullocks Dress” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $10.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Letter from Joseph Schaffner to LP RE: Tells about his trip to Bermuda, comments on AHP’s name, says he is cheered by LP’s
attempt to get hold of him and explains about all of their trips including the one they took during the Princeton meeting,
says he did not meet Usborne, tells about the popularity of LP’s textbook in their house, and hopes to see LP and family on
their way through to England. [Letter from LP to Schaffner 1947-11-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. E. Sutton, Magdalen College RE: Says he was pleased to learn about his experiences in America, Says
he will ask about what he has covered in his lectures once he gets to Oxford so he knows how much information his auditors
will have, and hopes he finds the Gate House a comfortable home. [Letter from Sutton to LP 1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to R. T. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he has decided to come to Oxford even though Miss
Bradbury hasn’t found them a house yet, explains it would be difficult to justify a change in plans this late, and says he
looks forward to seeing him. [Letter from LP to Bell 1947-10-31, letter from Bell to LP 1947-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to F. M. Brewer, Registry, Old Museum RE: Asks for LP whether the hours have been
set for his Eastman professorship lectures during the 2nd and 3rd terms, and says LP would be glad to hear from him when they days of the week and times are decided. [Letter from Brewer to
Wulf 1947-11-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. K. Huber, Präsident, Berner Chemische Gesellchaft, Universität RE: Says he has decided not to come to
Switzerland in January, says he has written to the Basler Chemische Gesellchaft that he will come later for a visit, gives
the dates of his stay in Oxford and possible dates for visiting Switzerland, and asks that a decision in this matter be delayed
until he comes to Oxford, [Letter from Huber to LP 1948-11-04, letter from Nowacki to Huber 1948-01-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from A. B. Hersberger, Chairman, Philadelphia Section, and Hiram S. Lukens, Staff, University of Pennsylvania, to LP.
RE: Invites him to be the Edgar Fahs Smith Lecturer for the year of 1948. Gives information. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.004 File 4.2]
- Letter from Dr. David Pressman, The Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, to LP RE: Sends a copy of the letter from
Dr. Coca concerning the paper on Radioactive tracers. Adds that his progress on the current manuscript was slowed due to a
family bout with the flu, but notes that he will send the drafts to LP in England. [Letters from LP to Pressman 1947-10-30, 12-05–47, copy of letter from Coca to Pressman 1947-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Pressman, David)]
- Letter from George C. Griffeth, M.D., to LP RE: Asking LP if he would take be a guest speaker, presenting a subject of his
own choosing at a week of intensive training in cardiac diseases at the University of Southern California, sponsored by the
American College of Physicians. The sessions are to be held at the LA County General Hospital during the week of February
3, 1947. The Regional dinner is planned for February 7th at the Alexandria Hotel. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, RE: Makes comments on Rundle’s paper regarding
interstitial compounds. [Letters from Dr. R. E. Rundle to Lp 1947-11-14, to Dr. Fred Ewing 1947-12-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12]
- Letter from Robert A. Spurr, University of Hawaii, to LP RE: Discusses his work at Hawaii, including his dipole moment apparatus,
papers, and visiting professors. Asks LP questions regarding quantum mechanics and compounds. States he would like to go to
another university to learn about radioactive isotopes, perhaps on fellowship or an exchange. [Letter from LP to Dr. Robert
A. Spurr 1947-11-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
- Letter from George S. Avery, Jr., Survey of Biological Progress, to LP RE: Sends a list of the articles intended for the first
volume of The Survey of Biological Progress, and asks LP to suggest other titles that my help round out the volume. States
that due to extended deadlines, manuscripts will not come in until later. [Letters from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., 1947-11-06, 1949-11-04] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
- Telegram from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: “HOPE TO SEND DEFINITE NEWS
ABOUT 14 BANBURY ROAD TOMORROW REGRET OTHER POSSIBILITIES HAVE FAILED LETTER FOLLOWING.” [Letter from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-10, telegram from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from G. D. Meid, Business Manager, to LP. RE: Asks him to substitute the enclosed check with one payable to the Academy.
[Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C.C. Furnas, Director, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, RE: Replies that his knowledge of servo-mechanisms
is not such as to allow him to comment, but suggest Furnas contact Professor Schmitt at MIT and Professor Cole at the Radiobiological
Institute at the University of Chicago. Thanks him for the invitation to visit his labs. [Letters from Furnas to LP 1947-11-13, 1947-11-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Rayleigh-Schroedinger Perturbation method applied to metals”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed
under LP Science Box 2.005, Folder 7]
- Manuscript: Chemistry’s Attack on the Unknown in Biology, The Athenaeum, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.23]
- Description by LP of the person and activities of Frederick M. Thomas. States that Thomas brought in his manuscript “Strategy
for Survival.” Handwritten at the bottom: “Was in office Dec. 10, 1947.” [Note from Frederick N. Thomas to LP 1947-11-28] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
- Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Professor Turkevich, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University
cc: LP RE: Reiterates their interest in his manuscript on advanced organic chemistry for inclusion in their chemistry series,
says Behnke will be out East so he can come to Princeton for a talk when Turkevich is ready, and mentions that he enjoyed
his own visit to Princeton. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Prefers not to revise the index for the next printing as they
can do that later, asks that LP make the appendix as reasonably complete as he chooses and suggests that Blacet would be pleased
if LP phoned and asked what he and Garner would like for a log table, and adds that Frantz has accepted the suggestion of
Malm so the manual is taken care of. Mentions that all the letters he has received about the manual are enthusiastic. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Telegram from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: “HOUSE SECURED DETAILS LATER.”
[Telegram from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-19, letter from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia, to Gentlemen. RE: Informs him of a copy of a letter from
Harold Oatfield, Library Research Fellow in Biology. Asks what their views on it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical
Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.3]
- Letter from A Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust RE: Reports
that she has found a satisfactory house for the Paulings after much searching, says she isn’t sure about the conditions, and
wishes LP and family were coming any other time of the year than January. [Telegram from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-20, letter from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-21] [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 Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust to LP RE: Reports that he has informed Miss Bradbury that LP
will be coming to Oxford despite the fact that a house has not been found. Asks LP if he would be willing to deliver a packet
of credentials for the Rhodes Scholars-elect to the Warden of the Rhodes House at Oxford. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte 1947-11-18, letter from Aydelotte to Bradbury 1947-11-26] [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 Dr. Robert Ballentine to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy Medal. [Letter from LP to Ballentine 12–5-47]
[Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
- Letter from Dr. David Lazarus, Institute for the Study of Metals, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Discusses investigation
of the anomalous temperature coefficient of resistivity of LiPb. Asks if LP plans to publish related papers. Encloses diagram.
[Letter from LP to Lazarus 1947-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Werner Nowacki, RE: Informs him that Dr. Corey is preparing a set of L-cards for him. Adds that the
number of card sets needed depends on the complexity of the crystal studied. [Letters from Nowacki to LP 1947-11-11, 1947-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
- Letter from Eric K. Rideal to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy Medal, and provides LP with a few particulars
about the Discourse. [LP’s reply: 1948-12-05] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.19]
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler RE: States he is glad to hear about the outcome of the actions taken by Military Intelligence
and the F.B.I. Apologizes for not being able to accept Tyler’s invitation on their next trip. [Letter from Dr. David Tyler
to LP 1947-11-04] [LP Correspondence: #408.11]
- Letter from Prof. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Station to LP RE: Replies that they have no opening for a theoretical physicist,
says it would be nice if they had room on staff for such an unusual person as Dr. Weinbaum, but they can not afford it. Adds
that if he hears of any openings, he will let them know. [Letters from LP to Blinks 1947-11-18, 1947-11-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
- Writes cheque to “At. Sci. Chi. Bulletion to Balliol. 1 yr” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
- Writes cheque to “CalTech. BB Nichols 127.92 Lumber 17.85" $145.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder
73.6]
- Newspaper Clipping: “Royal Society Honors Pauling with ‘Davy Medal’ in Chemistry”, Publication Unknown, November 21, 1947.
[Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder5.19]
- Letter from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says she is glad they were able
to send word about arrangements in time, explains that arrangements will be complicated since the house is being transferred
to the University, and says she is very relieved to have found suitable accommodations for them as she had been searching
for two months. [Letter from Bradbury to Aydelotte 1947-11-21, letter from LP to Bradbury 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Says he will be in Pasadena first week in December, so they
should hold everything on contracts until then. [Letter from LP to Freeman 1947-11-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Excerpt for Letter from Dr. Edwin G. Boring to Dr. A. N. Richards. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences,
1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2]
- Letter from J.H. Bushill to LP RE: Asks LP for a photograph to be included in the Proceedings of the Congress. [Filed under:
LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
- Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Professor George A. Baitsell, Yale University, RE: Encloses a copy of the
full test of LP’s Silliman lecture. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
- Letter from L.J. Witts to LP RE: Thanking LP for his letter of acceptance to talk in the Medical Consilia. He tentatively
puts LP down to speak on February 25th at 5:00. [LP’s letter: 1947-11-04, Witt’s next letter: 1948-02-18] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.18]
- Letter from J. W. Perry, MIT, to Prof. Norman Davidson, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry, Cal Tech, cc: Prof. S.
Weinstein, Dr. G. Malcolm Dyson RE: Discusses his and Dr. Dyson’s travel plans on December 2nd and 3rd. Note in left margin: “Tue. UCLA.” Note in upper-right margin: “Dec 2 afternoon.” Note in right-bottom margin: “Get reservations
for Dec 2 - 3.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
- California Institute of Technology, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Recognition of Achievements, Certificate,
November 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.8]
- Memo from Franklin Thomas to LP RE: Suggests that LP discuss costs in his upcoming lecture “Applications of Atomic Energy.”
[Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Science Station RE: Regrets to hear that there are no openings for Dr. Weinbaum,
says that he thought the rumor was unreliable but Weinbaum’s interest in the post was so great he took the liberty of writing.
[Letter from Blinks to LP 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
- Writes cheque to “CalTech. Refund from NFIP advance - Sweden” $206.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder
73.6]
- Writes cheque to “International Nutrihors Lab? PO Box 388, Mount Vernon, O- (cutlets)” $31.20 [LP Biographical: Business and
Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
- Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Discusses the debate over when
to hold the Barcroft memorial conference, in either 1948 or 1949, and inquires when would be best for LP. [Letters from LP
to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton 1947-10-08, 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Encloses a copy of a letter sent to him by Dr. Alfons Klemenc,
who teaches inorganic and analytical chemistry at the Technische Hochschule in Germany, and asks that Freeman send him a book
for examination and translation. Mentions that he thinks it would be a good thing to issue a German translation. [Letter from
Freeman to LP 1947-11-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
- Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. John F. Baxter, Department of Chemistry, Washington and Lee University
cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his note, hopes his conference next summer about writing a general chemistry text ends in an affirmative
decision, and says they will keep in touch. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 1947-11-24]
- Letter from John P. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, to LP RE: Reports that there is no one named A. L.
Howe working there and he has been unable to find anyone working on cerium. Returns the letter. [Letters from LP to A.L. Howe
1947-11-18, to John P. Howe 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Corre
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