Linus Pauling Day-By-Day

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< December  1947   S M T W T F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 In Wilmington, DE 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31       Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. December - General Back to Top Atomic Energy, reprinted from California Monthly, with two articles; How to Control It, by Harold C. Urey, and How NOT to Control It, by Joel H. Hildebrand. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1] Photo: Linus Pauling working in his lab at Cal Tech, examining a crystal. “Linus Pauling, December. 1947, by Jack Kaufman, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, return to Ava Helen Pauling.” Black and white print. [Ship # 1259]. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1947i.17] Writes cheque to “New Republic. 2 years” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] December 1 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Requests Kleiderer reserve a single room for LP at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on December 21st. Also requests 10 rolls of Kodachrome for outdoor use for AHP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)] Letter from Dr. Melvin H. Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Sends the list of his expenditures from his trip to California. Mentions that the trip was wonderful and he enjoyed seeing the investigation at Cal Tech. [Letter from Wulf to Knisely 1947-11-26, memo from LP to Townsend 1947-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Copy of a letter from Dr. George L. Kreezer to Dr. Frank Aydelotte RE: Writes that he is preparing for the trip to Oxford to go work with LP. Notes that he has written Dr. Hinshelwood at LP’s suggestion. [Letters from LP to Kreezer 1947-08-29, 1947-12-09; from Kreezer to LP 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Prof. J.W. McBain, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University to LP RE: Explains that the Bristol-Myers Company has been giving generous support to the investigations at Stanford without any strings attached, and now they asked him if he could approach LP as a favor, so he includes the relevant paragraphs in an attached letter. Adds that anything LP can do would be appreciated. (Attached: excerpt from Bristol-Myers Company letter) [Letter from LP to McBain 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter (excerpt) from William M. Springer, Vice President, Bristol-Myers Company to Prof. J.W. McBain, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University cc: LP RE: Mentions their hesitancy to approach McBain in this manner, recalls Bob Warfield, explains that Warfield has compiled a manuscript with new concepts in the field of structure and property, and was wondering if LP would look it over for him with any comments he could give. Adds that none of them there are competent to judge the validity of his conclusions. (Attached to letter from McBain) [Letter from LP to McBain 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Writes cheque to “Kleiderer Films” $30.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Thanks him for the copy of his letter about Susskind. Asks him to make a hotel reservation for them. Gives details of their trip. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box # 14.014, File 14.2] Letter from Joel H. Hildebrand, to LP. RE: Informs him of remarks made on November 17th at the Academy meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2] December 2 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Donald C. Collins RE: Regrets that he will have to decline the invitation to speak before the Hollywood Exchange Club as he will leave for Europe on December 19th. Suggests perhaps on his return he could give an address to the Club. [Letter from Collins to LP 1947-11-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)] Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Einstein RE: Discusses Frederick M. Thomas’ manuscript “Strategy for Survival,” a chapter of which Einstein received from the author. Encourages him to read the entire manuscript, which is in care of Mary E. Ray at the Princeton office of the Emergency Committee for Atomic Scientists, before declining to write the preface. [Letters from Thomas to Einstein 1947-09-30, from Minett to Thomas, cc:LP, 1947-11-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #107, file:(Einstein, Albert)] Memo from Bea [Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP] to Arletta Townsend RE: “Did Dr. Pauling tell you that we are to pay Mrs. Hodgkin’s Athenaeum expenses from NFIP fund?” [Memo from LP to Townsend 1947-12-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hodgkin, Dorothy)] Letter from LP to Dr. John P. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, RE: Thanks him for returning the letter, which should have been addressed to Dr. Hull. [Letter from Howe to LP 1947-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. H.W. Leverens, Radio Corporation of America, Laboratories Division, RE: Gives permission for Leverens to quote from “The Nature of the Chemical Bond” in his book. Regrets he has no further information on zinc sulfide at this time. [Letter from Leverens to LP 1947-11-27] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. J. Green RE: LP is regrets to say that he does not know definitely what his responsibilities at Oxford will be but agrees to speak on February 5th unless something changes. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9] Letter from LP to Dr. Manuel Morales, Department of Physiology, University of Chicago RE: Encloses manuscript of Morales. Discusses merits of paper and changes that would improve it and suggests another paper that might be of interest. [Letter from LP to Morales 1947-08-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to E. M. Johnson, Chancellor, Telluride Association, RE: Thanks Johnson for the invitation and states he heard from Sidgwick but he didn’t say anthing about coming to the U.S. Handwritten in the upper right corner: “Telluride Assoc.” [Letters from E. M. Johnson to LP 1947-11-17, from Bonham Campbell to LP 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12] Letter from Bonham Campbell, Assistant Director, Trustees of Deep Springs, to LP RE: Regrets LP was unable to visit Deep Springs and hopes LP will come, but not while he is gone. States Dr. Henderson will visit LP in Pasadena in January. [Letters from LP to E. M. Johnson 1947-12-02, to Bonham Campbell 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12] Writes cheque to “Robert Kaizupi. Gardening. Pd in full” $38.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “HL Byram County Tax Collector (282.00 also due before AP 20, ‘48)” $298.36 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, University of Cambridge, RE: States he would be unlikely to come to England in June 1949 and would rather have the conference in 1948. States he would be willing to write a paper for the hemoglobin book in either case. Handwritten in upper right corner: “Barcroft Conference.” [Letters from F. J. W. Roughton to LP 1947-11-24, 1948-01-17] Memo from LP to Charles Susskind RE: Says he has learned that it is Walter S. Rogers, Director of the Institute for Current World Affairs, who is interested in developing scientists into scientific reporters, tells how Henry Allen Moe has written to him to see Susskind when he makes a western trip, and says he does not believe there is anything for him to do until he hears from Rogers. [Letter from Moe to Rogers 1947-11-28, letter from Rogers to LP 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Letter from Walter S. Rogers, Director, Institute of Current World Affairs to LP RE: Tells how Henry Allen Moe sent extracts from LP’s letter about Susskind, says he will be in Pasadena early in the year and hopes to call on him and the young man. [Memo from LP to Susskind 1947-12-02, letter from LP to Rogers 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Letter from Dr. E. Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge to LP RE: Says he has contacted the chemical societies in Berlin and Zurich and told them that LP plans to come to the Continent late March or early April, proposes dates which suit all three societies, asks to be let known if he prefers the last part of June, and mentions that it only takes three hours by air to go to Zurich or Basle. [Letters from LP to Schlittler 1947-10-31, 1947-12-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Letter from LP to Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he is pleased things are working out with the house, gives their sailing and arriving dates, asks if the house will be ready by then, and asks if she could rent a standard typewriter, dictating machine and transcriber for them. [Letter from Bradbury to LP 1947-11-21, telegram from Bradbury to LP 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Letter from LP to Dr. R. P. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Thanks him for his help in connection with getting them a house, tells how he decided to come to Oxford even if they didn’t find a house, and says he hopes that there are not special reasons Bell feels he is being kept from thinking about scientific work. [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] December 3 Back to Top Memo from LP to Mrs. Townsend RE: Asks to have Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin’s Athenaeum expenses paid from the NFIP fund. [Memo from Wulf to Arletta 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hodgkin, Dorothy)] Memo from LP to Mrs. Townsend RE: Sends Prof. Melvin H. Knisely’s list of expenditures and asks that he be paid from the U.S. P.H.S. Grant No. RG257-C. [Letter from Knisely to Wulf 1947-12-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Robert F. Kaufman, Yale Scientific Magazine, RE: Regrets he will be unable to prepare the requested article as he is leaving for England in two weeks. [Letter from Kaufman to LP 1947-11-25] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Discusses his teaching schedule and attempts at research. States that a grant is necessary to proceed. Goes on to discus his research with the interlocking ring problem. Mentions he may ask LP to write a letter of support for him. [Letters from LP to Mislow 1947-11-18, 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mislow, Kurt)] Letter from George G. Wright to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments regarding the manuscript, explains he has incorporated his suggestions and will send it off for publication as soon as he obtains permission from their security section. Says that he and his wife wish them the best time in England. Mentions that he picked up some information on “Pin-Point Carbonation”and will pass it along in case it is new to LP, explains how new theory is the active ingredient in Canada Dry is a diatom which holds carbonation in better. Adds that Camp Detrick business will go through, but he’s not sure when. [Letter from LP to Wright 1947-11-26] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] December 4 Back to Top Writes cheque to “J Chem Ed. Sub. To end 1950" $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Writes cheque to “Nat Ac” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Statement from LP: “The world has reached a crucial period of decision - between permanent peace and a devastating atomic war that may destroy civilization. Every thoughtful citizen must come to realize that to achieve lasting peace an effective world government must be formed, and that the nations of the world must relinquish their sovereignty in regard to international affairs to it. The United States should take the lead in formulating a great progress designed to lead to permanent peace.” (Handwritten first draft on half sheet attached) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter from Beatrice Wulf, to G. D. Meid, Business Manager. RE; Sends a check for $30 to cover expenses. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2] December 5 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Ballentine RE: Informs him that he will be at Oxford for the next six months, and to forward the amino acid end group analysis manuscript to Balliol College for comments. [Letters from Ballentine to LP 1947-10-13, 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)] Correspondence: The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Specific Biological Forces [Filed LP Manuscripts, 1947a.5] Letter from LP to George C. Griffith RE: LP is pleased to say that he will accept the invitation to speak on Friday evening, February 7th, at the annual Regional dinner of the American College of Physicians. Asks for a little longer to consider his title for the talk. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.1] Letter from LP to Professor Eric K. Rideal RE: LP is pleased to partake in the Discourse and provides him with his topic: “The Nature of Forces between Large Molecules of Biological Interest.” [Rideal’s reply: 1947-12-09] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.19] Letter from Robert J McPherson to LP RE: Discusses issue and practicality of demineralizing salt water to use as fresh water. Invites LP to visit if ever in San Diego. [Letter from LP to McPherson 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, RE: States he is glad to hear the paper will be published in the Journal of Immunology. Regrets that the Pressman family has had a bout with the flu. Comments on his travel plans en route to Oxford. Encloses his address at Oxford so that Pressman may send the manuscripts. Adds that Lamb has accepted the succinanilic paper. [Letters from Pressman to LP 1947-11-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, file:(Pressman, David)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler RE: Asks what medication Tyler recommends to prevent sea sickness during LP’s upcoming trip to England. [Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11] Letter from Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford, to LP RE: Informs him that the original house he had planned to rent is not suitable nor sufficient for him and that new housing arrangements at a lodge have been temporarily made. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, A-M: Box #1.00l, Folder 1.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Bonham Campbell, Assistant Director, Deep Springs, RE: States he will be at Oxford until September 1948 and will visit Deep Springs in the more distant future. [Letter from Bonham Campbell to LP 1947-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12] Letter from LP to Mr. Robert J. McPherson RE: Informs McPherson that quote mentioned in his letter of December 5 was made by Dean Wendell M. Latimer of the College of Chemistry, and that he knows a lot about atomic energy and the quote should be trusted. Also informs that the technology is far off in the future. Regrets that he will not be able to visit McPherson in San Diego. [Letter from McPherson to LP 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Walter S. Rogers, Institute of Current World Affairs RE: Says he was pleased to receive his letter and informed Susskind, regrets that he will not be able to see him when he comes as he will serving as Eastman Professor at Oxford until September of 1948. [Letter from Rogers to LP 1947-12-02, memo from LP to Susskind 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Memo from LP to Charles Susskind RE: Tells when Walter S. Rogers is planning to be in Pasadena and says he will try to meet him. [Letter from LP to Rogers 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] December 6 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Clarence G Carlisle. 310 Park Central Bldg. $52/ karat, 412 W 6th St. 2 sapphires, yellow 0.75 k, 1 sapphire yellow 1.70 k }West Central Queensland Australia” $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] December 8 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Royal Medal and asks for assistance with a question of the hydrogen-bonding of substances like 8-aminoquinoline, specifically the case of l-aminocridine. He sends a diagram of the proposed structure of the molecule with evidence attached pertaining to its basic strength, solubility, deviation from Beer’s Law, and melting-point; attached is a table. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1, file:(Albert, Adrien.)] Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to I.F. Walker RE: Informing Walker of LP’s travel plans to Baltimore and then to Wilmington. Asks that someone pick up LP in Wilmington at the local train station. [Walker’s letter: 1947-11-18] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25] Writes cheque to ‘Goale Manure to Dec 8" $46.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Letter from Dr. Robert B. Warfield, Bristol-Meyers Company to LP RE: Sends enclosed first draft of “Taste and Chemical Constitution” for LP to look over, explains effort to establish a relationship between taste and structure was mostly inspired by his work and desires LP’s criticism. Adds that the development of his hypothesis necessitated several assumptions about structural features, and says that his data is unique. Appreciates LP’s willingness to look over his work, as he is the most qualified to do so. (Handwritten notes all across top noting sections LP disagrees with in the manuscript) [Letter from LP to McBain 1947-12-05, letter from LP to Warfield 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary to Mr. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Says Freeman has asked her to send the enclosed contracts straight to LP instead of waiting for him to return and sign them, asks him to sign both copies so Freeman can sign them, and one will be sent back to him as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] Letter from LP to the British Consul, Los Angeles RE: Informs them that Priscilla Roth is going to Oxford, England where she will be his secretary, and is to be paid in American dollars while he is George Eastman Professor at Balliol, and gives the dates of his stay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to LP. RE: Informs him of the eight names which were suggested for as Editor. Explains the situation with Noyes. Asks if he favors Noyes as the Editor-in-Chief of the three journals. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.2] December 9 Back to Top Memo from Dr. J. H. Sturdivant to A. H. Walter RE: Sends the original and two copies of the agreement concerning the radon plant between Cal Tech and Dr. Clyde K. Emery. Requests Emery’s signature be acquired if he finds the agreement satisfactory. (Notes in bottom margin: “Dr. Pauling: This Looks satisfactory to me. JHS” “Return file copy to J.H.S.”) [Undated note from Yost to LP (10-47 ?), Letter from LP to Emery 1947-12-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108, file:(Emery, Clyde K.)] Letter from Cyril N. Hinshelwood, President, The Chemical Society, to LP RE: Sends congratulations from the Council of the Chemical Society to LP upon having received the Davy Medal. [Letter from LP to Hinshelwood 1948-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, file:(Hinshelwood, Cyril)] Letter from Dr. George L. Kreezer to LP RE: Reports on his communications with Hinshelwood at Oxford. Comments on the progress with his project and asks which semester would be better for him to work in the labs at Cal Tech if he cannot make it to Oxford this summer. [Letters from Kreezer to Aydelotte 1947-12-01, from LP to Kreezer 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. George L. Kreezer, Department of Psychology, Cornell University, RE: Notes that he learned from a copy of Kreezer’s letter to Aydelotte that Kreezer has contacted Hinshelwood and approved his working in the lab at Oxford. [Letters from Kreezer to Aydelotte 1947-12-01, from LP to Kreezer 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: States he is interested to hear of Mislow’s research plans. Agrees to write a letter on his behalf. [Letters from Mislow to LP 1947-12-03, 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mislow, Kurt)] Letter from J.H. Bushill to LP RE: Bushill acknowledges that he received the photograph. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15] Letter from Eric K. Rideal to LP RE: Explains that it will be possible to give a Friday Evening Discourse on Friday, February 27th, and looks forward to seeing him then. [LP’s next letter: 1948-01-12] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.19] Letter from LP to Dr. R. Daudel RE: Thanking Daudel for inviting him to participate in the conference on isotopic exchange and molecular structure to be held next April in Paris. LP explains that he will try to have the manuscript in his hands by January 15. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.27] Letter from LP to Mr. Robert J. McPherson RE: Informs McPherson that quote mentioned in his letter of December 5 was made by Dean Wendell M. Latimer of the College of Chemistry, and that he knows a lot about atomic energy and the quote should be trusted. Also informs that the technology is far off in the future. Regrets that he will not be able to visit McPherson in San Diego. [Letter from McPherson to LP 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Walter S. Rogers, Institute of Current World Affairs RE: Says he was pleased to receive his letter and informed Susskind, regrets that he will not be able to see him when he comes as he will serving as Eastman Professor at Oxford until September of 1948. [Letter from Rogers to LP 1947-12-02, memo from LP to Susskind 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Memo from LP to Charles Susskind RE: Tells when Walter S. Rogers is planning to be in Pasadena and says he will try to meet him. [Letter from LP to Rogers 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] December 10 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Clyde K. Emery RE: Sends copies of the proposed agreement concerning the radon plant. Requests he sign and return both copies if acceptable or phone or write LP if the proposal is unacceptable. Adds that he is leaving Pasadena on December 19th and would like the matter settled before then. [Undated note from Yost to LP (10-47 ?), Memo from Sturdivant to Walter 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)] Memo from LP to George Hall RE: Requests he find a picture of Cal Tech, perhaps of the residence halls or the Atheneum, to send to Avery Ashdown at MIT for a display of views of eight colleges to be put in the Campus room. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Karl F. Heumann to LP RE: Sends questions regarding the nomenclature of isopoly and heteropoly acids and salts, as the literature has conflicting responses. Mentions that Dr. Audrieth, on the Inorganic Naming committee, suggested that Heumann write LP. [Letter from LP to Heumann 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from J.A. Aeschlimann, Director of Chemical Research, Hoffmann-La Roche to LP RE: Sends under separate cover the Jubilee Volume Emil Barell 1946 for the Cal Tech Library. [Letter from Wulf to Aeschlimann 1947-12-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Memo from LP to Prof. R. Stanton RE: Suggests that the statement about library regulations be changed, as the chemistry library in the Gates and Crellin Labs is closed on Saturday, while the others are open. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Sheng-Tien Wang, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Central University in China RE: Replies with grief to Wang’s letter informing him of his brother Sheng-Nien’s suicide, tells how it was a great pleasure for himself and his colleagues to have Sheng-Nien working along side them, and how he thought Sheng-Nien enjoyed his stay and only felt discontent that his advanced scientific research was not of immediate value to China. Feels great concern over the description of Sheng-Nien’s discouragement and over the strife in China, and reiterates their grief over his death. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter from LP to Director of Admissions, Harvard Medical School RE: Sends a statement about Linus Pauling Jr’s knowledge of English literature and ability in writing.. Says that he should mention that he cannot give him quite so strong a recommendation in the field of science but he thinks that he will do well in medical school. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.3] Height-Weight Record for Crellin Pauling. Height 54.6 Inches, Weight 75 Pounds, Gain since Sept. 1947, .3 Inches, 4 Pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1] December 11 Back to Top Typescript, Correspondence, Photostat Figures: The Interpretation of Some Chemical Properties of Hemoglobin in Terms of Its Molecular Structure [LP Manuscripts, 1947a.6] Letter from George C. Griffith to LP RE: Griffith is very pleased to learn that LP will address the Annual Regional Dinner of the American College of Physicians. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.1] Writes cheque to “Franchise Tax Comm. State Tax, Both Linus & Me” $47.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] December 12 Back to Top Letter from K. Hilding Beij, General Secretary, American Geophysical Union Executive Committee, to LP RE: Informs him that the first post-war General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics will be held from August 19-28 1948 in Oslo Norway. Also informs him that the 29th annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union will be held April 21-23 in Washington. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file(I: Correspondence, 1947)] Writes cheque to “Pasa Tuberculosis Assoc” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Warfield, Bristol-Meyers Company, RE: Returns the copy of his manuscript to him, says that his ideas are interesting but can hardly be proved, explains too many special assumptions. Makes minor comments regarding spatial fit of ion groups, and how some of the arguments seem to indicate different conclusions than Warfield reached. Repeats that he is on the right track, but his conclusions are not shown by his arguments and have no justification presented. [Letter from Warfield to LP 1947-12-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15] Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. Lloyd E. Malm, Department iof Chemistry, University of Utah cc: LP RE: Explains the contracts for his manual with Frantz will be sent out soon, asks his opinion on whether the qualitaitve sections hould be expanded. (Not finished). Letter from Abram B. Stravitsky to Mrs. O. R. (Beatrice) Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Says a note from the editor of “Bacteriological Reviews” has prompted him to ask the progress of his review, and says they like Cleveland very much. [Letter from Wulf to Stravitsky 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] December 13 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Eduardo Cruz-Coke, Dr. H. Schmidt-Hebbel, and Dr. Jorge Mardones, Cuarto Congreso Sudamericano de Quimica, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to attend the 4th South-American Congress of Chemistry to be held in Santiago de Chile March 1-7, 1948, as he will be at Oxford in England during that time. [Letter from Schmidt-Hebbel and Mardones to LP 1947-10-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. J.N. Kellar, Institute of Physics, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak at the Annual Conference of the X-Ray Analysis Group of the Institute of Physics. States that he will make his decision whether to accept the invitation once he has arrived in England and has more concrete plans. [Letters from Kellar to LP 1947-11-28, from LP to Kellar 1948-01-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Note from George Hampson to LP and AHP RE: Congratulates LP on being awarded the Davy Medal of the Royal Society. Mentions that he has recently been put in charge of the edible fats and oils division of the Research Dept. which he is enjoying very much. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.24] Letter from George A. Baitsell, Society of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: States that the Committee on Nomination would like to nominate LP to be a member of the Executive Committee of the Society for a five-year term. [Letters from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Barker 1947-12-05, to Dr. George A. Baitsell 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2] Letter from LP to Dr. E Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge RE: Thanks him for the letter with the proposed dates for his visits, feels he can not commit to any dates right now, says he will be able to make up a schedule of engagements once he reaches Oxford, hope she will permit him to wait until the first of January before making a definite decision about Switzerland, and says he will write after his arrival in England. [Letter from Schlittler to LP 1947-12-02, letter from LP to Schlittler 1948-02-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Letter from LP to Professor W. Kuhn, Director, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität RE: Says he is please to receive his invitation to speak for the Basel Chemical Society and conduct a colloquium, hopes to be able to, explains that he can not set any final dates at this point until he reaches Oxford, says he will let him know in a few weeks, and says it will be fine to have Dr. Hans Kuhn in Oxford. [Letter from Kuhn to LP 1947-11-28, letter from LP to Kuhn 1948-02-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] December 14 Back to Top Note from Priscilla Beattie to LP RE: Wishes the family well on their trip to England. Mentions that she heard him listed on the radio as a supporter of Hans Eislir, and that they will miss LP’s activism during his absence. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)] Letter from Dr. William H. Eberhardt to LP RE: Wishes LP and family a good trip over to and stay at Oxford. Mentions that he was not accepted for the position in Jamaica. Discusses his visit to Rice Institute where he gave a talk. Mentions he spoke with Dr. Mouston, and requests LP’s opinions of the Institute. Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy medal. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt 1947-10-23, from Adams to LP 1947-10-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, file:(Eberhardt, William H., 1946, 1947, 1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956, 1961-1963, 1971, 1981, 1983, 1991)] Typescript: No Title, [re: social activism by scientists] Science and Education Dinner. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.24] December 15 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Gas Co” $12.32 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Adohr” $42.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] December 16 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Sends results of the osmotic pressure tests that were run on the three hemoglobin samples, mentioning that their lateness is due to the fact that the machine had been put in storage. Also notes that he and AHP are leaving Friday for Oxford and that his new address will be Balliol College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Helen Marston Beardsley, Vice-Chair, Committee to Prevent Compulsory Military Training, to LP RE: Requests he speak out against atomic weapons and compulsory military service. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74, file:(C: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. E. C. Kleiderer, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc: Nieman, RE: States he will submit an application for a grant of $20,000 to be used in conjunction with insulin research at Cal Tech. Lists LP, Niemann, Badger, Corey, and Schroeder as principal investigators. Discusses concepts and areas they wish to explore in insulin research, including enzyme reactions. Details Badger’s experience and expertise in molecular spectroscopy. Adds that due to lack of assistants the program will not be fully underway until summer 1948. Notes Kleiderer should contact Niemann for further information while LP is in England. (Note at bottom, under cc: “A Townsend W.R. Stott, Pres. DuBridge 12/26/48.”) [Letter from Kleiderer to Niemann 1948-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)] Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Heumann RE: Sends his comments and suggestions on the appropriate nomenclature for isopoly and heteropoly acids and salts. [Letter from Heumann to LP 1947-12-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Memo from LP to Dr. Kyropoulos RE: Writes he has sent a note to Dr. DuBridge as he was unable to speak with him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. George L. Kreezer RE: Replies that Kreezer may come work on protein denaturation in Pasadena during either fall or spring, although LP himself will not be there much of the time. Notes that it is difficult to find housing in Oxford. Looks forward to seeing him at Oxford or in Pasadena. [Letters from Kreezer to LP 1947-12-09, 1947-12-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Sends LP a summary of his research proposal with Hillman. Thanks LP for agreeing to serve as a reference. Wishes LP a good trip to England. [Letter from LP to Mislow 1947-12-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248, file:(Mislow, Kurt)] Letter from Walter S. Rogers, Institute of Current World Affairs, to LP RE: Requests LP meet with Richard Nolte, a Rhodes scholar at Oxford who is studying Arabic and Islamic law. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287, file:(N: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler RE: Thanks him for the letter, temble tablets, and advice. [Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler 1947-12-05] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11] Letter from LP to Frederick M. Thomas RE: Provides comments regarding Thomas’ book, “Strategy for Survival,” as per Thomas’ request. [Letter from Frederick M. Thomas to Prof. Albert Einstein 1947-11-28, note from Frederick M. Thomas to LP’s Secretary 1948-01-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12] Letter from David P. Shoemaker, Institute for Theoretical Physics, to LP RE: Accepts LP’s offer to be a senior fellow and asks if he could possibly do any teaching with the fellowship. Mentions some of his current work on resonating bonds and metal ions. [Two copies] [Letter from David P. Shoemaker to LP1-1-48] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.3] Letter from LP to Dr. George A. Baitsell, Society of the Sigma Xi, RE: Is pleased to be nominated for the Executive Committee of the Society for a five-year term. States he would be happy to hold the position, although his obligations on the west coast might prevent him from attending meetings in the East regularly. Says it is up to Baitsell’s discretion whether he remains nominated or not given the situation. [Letters from George A. Baitsell to LP 1947-12-13, to The Members of the Executive Committee 1949-02-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2] Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Abram Stravitsky RE: Says she is sorry that his manuscript hs been held up so long, cites all the work that they have been busy with at the office including getting LP and family off, hopes he will not find too many errors as they are sending it all now, says they are all glad he is feeling at home, and reports that nothing exciting is happening at the lab. [Letters from Stravitsky to Wulf 1947-12-12, 1947-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] December 17 Back to Top Telegram from Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust to LP RE: Reports that he and Moe are working with the Board of Directors to modify the funding in order to better support LP and his family while in England. [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 Dr. Raymond Daudel RE: Apologizes for the delay. States that he has read over and sent the Manuscript to Dr. Mayer at the Journal of Chemical Physics. Adds that he looks forward to seeing Daudel in a few months. [Letter from Daudel to LP 1947-05-29, letter from LP to Mayer 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. Joseph E. Mayer, Editor, Journal of Chemical Physics RE: Submits the manuscript “The Molecular Diagram Model” by Pascaline and Raymond Daudel for publication. [Letter from LP to Daudel 1947-12-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)] Memo from Harvey Itano to LP RE: Requests he look at a letter from Dr. Hedenius. [Letter from LP to Hedenius 1947-12-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. Per J. Hedenius RE: Notes he was interested to learn of Hedenius’ observations on the selective coloring of red blood cells with methylene blue, but has no comments to make. Suggests he could visit to discuss the matter while he is in Sweden next August. [Memo from Itano to LP 1947-12-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from J. Greene to LP RE: Apologizes for asking LP to confirm his lecture prematurely. Will write again soon to make arrangements for hospitality during his stay. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9] Writes cheque to “HB Bennett Travel Agency. 100 S Los Robles. Part of tickets (Pas - Ox & return) + 125 deposit paid earlier” $3000.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry. Paid in full” $32.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Dry Cleaning. Jack Ely” $55.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary to W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Encloses comments Freeman though LP would be interested in from Behnke, thanks him for returning the last batch but assures him it is unnecessary as they have copies. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5] Letter from James S. Fuller, Chief Deputy Registrar, State of California, Department of Public Health to LP RE: States they have accepted the affidavits to correct the record of Crellin Pauling. Does not say what the correction regards. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Saffer RE: Says he is sorry that he has not had time to return his books or send Christmas cards out, thanks him for lending him the books, says he looks forward to seeing Robinson soon and thinks it is fine that he received the Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1947), #378.1] Letter from A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says she has booked his secretary a room at Linton Lodge, hopes they will be comfortable there, says there is no need for them to bring sheets or blankets, says that she is asking for the cost of their lodgings be split into one for rooms and one for utilities and food, asks to know when they expect to arrive in Oxford so she can send a car for them, and hopes that they have a comfortable journey. [Letter from Bradbury to LP 1948-01-06] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] December 18 Back to Top Note from Fred Allen to LP RE: Wishes him well on his coming stay at Oxford. Details family plans for the holidays, as well as the plans for a new facility for the chemistry department at Purdue. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)] Letter from LP to Dr. L.P. Eisenhart RE: LP encloses a copy of the remarks which he made at the opening of the Benjamin Franklin House. LP reports it was a pleasure to serve as a representative of the American Philosophical Soceity. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.11] Letter from LP to Stewart and Quigley RE: Requests that his car be taken off liability insurance from December 19, 1947 through September 19, 1948, but that fire and theft insurance be maintained. Asks that any billing questions be mailed to him at his new address in England. (Note above text: “Personal”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185, file(I: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology to the Executive Committee of the Bureau of the Council of the International Union of Chemistry (cc: LP) RE: Recommendations for the structure of the International Union of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.027, Folder 4] Letter from Duga? Howard to AHP RE: Wishes them a good trip to England, and encloses parts of several letters she received from a friend residing in England to inform AHP of the conditions the average Englishman faces. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, A-M: Box # 1.001, Folder 1.2] Writes cheque to “Oinda” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Clarence G Carlisle. Two Sapphires - blue 1.10 1.15 carat” $111.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6] Writes cheque to “Bank. Traveler’s Checks” $201.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3] Writes cheque to “Bank. Cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3] Letter from Maud Mattley, Supervisor of Science at Portland Public Schools to LP RE: Informs him that his chemistry teacher from Washington High school is retiring, asks that he write a letter about Green for their special issue of the Lens which will be about Mr. Green. [Letter from LP to Mattley 1948-01-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.1] Letter from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey to LP RE: Asks if Mr. F. C. Romeyn could work under LP the next time LP is at Oxford. Describes the relevant education and experience of Romeyn. [Letters from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey to Prof. Hinshelwood 1948-01-07, to LP 1948-01-12] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.13] List in pencil titled “Mailed first class to LP Baliol [sic] 12/18/47" [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] December 19 Back to Top Registered Letter from LP to W.C. Lothrop RE: Returns the secret material requested in connection with his termination of association with the C.I.A. [Letter from LP to Lothrop 1947-11-18, Letter from Lothrop to LP 1947-12-29] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)] Letter from LP to Dr. T. Sidney Elston RE: Discusses the Welch chart of chemical elements, noting that he two has been omitting Illinium, as there is doubt to its existence. Goes on to discuss in detail Elston’s previous comments on protons. [Note from Elston to LP 1947-11-17] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Dr. K. H. Gustavson, C.J. Lundberg Laderfabriks A.B., RE: Discusses the question concerning the tanning action of various aldehydes, especially in relation to collagen. Regrets that he does not have a definite conclusion to offer in regards to the problem. [Lettera from Gustavson to LP 1947-10-25, 1948-01-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell Latimer, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Writes that he will nominate Giauque for the Nobel prize in chemistry. Requests copies of Giaque’s papers to enclose with the nomination. Asks if Latimer knows if anyone else has nominated Giaque. Requests as a post-script that Latimer prepare a statement on the 1926 announcement if he has not already done so. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, file:(Latimer, Wendell)] Letter from LP to Dr. David Lazarus, Institute for the study of Metals, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses their recent research with LiPb, noting that he is not yet satisfied with the results. (Notes above text: “Dr. Waser Mr. Soldate Dr. Ewing Return to Dr. Pauling’s office.”) [Letter from Lazarus to LP 1947-11-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Mrs. R. B. Conroy, Secretary, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, NRC to LP RE: Enclosed copy of Noyes’ letter about the International Union of Chemistry (12-18-47). [Filed under LP Science Box 14.027, Folder 4] Writes cheque to “WW Taylor. Clothes for Peter & Linda” $241.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Poly” $158.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “AC Vroman. Books” $4.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Union Oil of Calif” $26.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Pacific Tel Co” $8.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Simpson’s $3.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Star News. Jan 1st” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Cal Tech. Peter’s tuition” $205.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Bullocks. Trousers Peter” $20.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Sarah” $195.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $30.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Exclusive Pres Form” $2.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Writes cheque to “Simpson’s” $9.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2] Letter from Dr. Abram B. Stravitsky, Institute of Pathology, Western Reserve University to Mrs. O. R. (Beatrice) Wulf RE: Says he received the manuscript in good condition, says to gives thanks to everyone who helped, says they have set up his laboratory, and asks if she could get a manuscript of his “Passive Transfer” paper from Dr. Campbell as he has apparently forgotten about it. (Notes on side in pencil: mostly illegible) [Letters from Wulf to Stravitsky 1947-12-16, 1947-12-23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, University to California. RE: Feels opposition to the idea of having a full time editor of the Journal of the ACS. Favors Noyes as the Editor-in-Chief of the three journals. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950), Box # 14.008 File 8.2] December 20 Back to Top Letter from Ed Bauer to LP RE: Bauer confirms the invitation to the symposium on chemical boding in Paris beginning on April 8th. Asks that LP send the title of his paper at his earliest convenience. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.28] December 21 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Thanks LP for some osmotic pressure results regarding a hemoglobin used in rat kidney experiments being performed by a new pathologist named Rather. Mentions that starting next August he may be working at the University of California Medical school as an unpaid Lecturer but with time to do his clinical research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] December 22 Back to Top Letter from Secretary to LP to Dr. Herman Mark, Chair, Scientific Planning Committee, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, RE: States that she has forwarded Mark’s letter concerning the opening ceremonies of the Weizmann Research Center to LP at his address in Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, file:(Mark, Herman)] Letter from Secretary to LP to Maud Mattley, Portland Public Schools, RE: Informs Mattley that she is forwarding her letter to LP in England. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)] Letter from Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends a copy of the nomination of Giaque which he sent last year. Suggests LP inform the committee that the reprints have already been sent, as they have sent them twice now and are running out of the early ones. [Copy of letter from Wendell to the Nobel Committee for Chemistry 1946-11-06, letter from LP to Nobel Committee for Chemistry, 1948-01-09] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1948)] Letter from Frederick D. Rossini, Chief, Section on Thermochemistry and Hydrocarbons, National Research Council to LP RE :Expressing pleasure that LP will accept membership on the National Research Council Committee on Physical Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.027, Folder 4] Telegram from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that he was selected as President-Elect of the ACS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-49), Box # 14.004 File 4.3] Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, to Members of the Standing Committee on Meetings. RE: Informs them that the committee will be arranging the Public Lecture on April 26th. Suggests possible lectures. Asks for suggestions of topics for a symposium.[Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box # 14.019, File 19.2] December 23 Back to Top Letter from Prof. Kasimir Fajans, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Continues extensive discussion on the calculations related to properties of the water molecule on page 71 of the second edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from LP to Fajans 1947-11-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)] Letter from Albert W. Hull, Assistant Director, Research Laboratory, General Electric, to LP cc: JH Sturdivant RE: Sends the requested information on the crystal structure of cesium, inclusing a photostat of his lab book. Notes that the 1921 reference in the Physical Review is the only thing he has published on the matter. [Letter from LP to Hull 1948-01-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1948)] Letter from Dr. George L. Kreezer, Department of Psychology, Cornell University, to LP RE: Thanks him for giving permission for him to come work in the labs in Pasadena if he is unable to go to Oxford this summer. [Letter from LP to Kreezer 1947-12-16] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)] Correspondence, Itinerary: Intermolecular Forces and Molecular Structure in Relation to Biological Specificity, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25] Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Abram Stravitsky, Western Research University RE: Tells him that Dr, Campbell says he submitted “Passive Transfer” the day after he left to the Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, says he can write to Dr. John Mehl for further information, asks if it is a contribution from their lab, and asks for the title if it is so she can send him a number for it. [Letter from Stravitsky to Wulf 1947-12-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1948), #378.1] Letter from Charles Allen Thomas, to LP. RE: Delighted to hear that he was elected President-Elect of the ACS. Looks forward to working with him. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-49), Box # 14.004 File 4.3] December 24 Back to Top Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Encloses another sample of hemoglobin for osmotic pressure testing, mentioning that it is from normal kidneys and if the molecular weight is around 60,000 they may have a breakthrough. (The data is sent by Dr. Campbell on January 15th 1948 as LP has left for Oxford.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)] Letter from Prof. Fred H. Heath, Department of Chemsitry, University of Florida, to Cal Tech RE: Requests specific information on the Chemistry PhD program at Cal Tech to aid in developing a program at his university. [Letter from Wulf to Heath 1948-01-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects Californian as Its Head”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.27] Letter from Taylor’s Typewriter Co. Ltd., to A. Bradbury, Esq., The Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, RE: States that Bradbury’s letter to Edgar Watson was passed on to them, and that they can rent out a typewriter for “30/- per month,” and a dictating machine with transcriber for fifty guineas from January till June. Without the shaving machine, the price would be reduced by “ཱ5.5.0.” Handwritten next to the salutation: “We prefer subscript 1...90 [?] if available.” Handwritten in lower left corner: “Answered 1/2/48,” and “Asked for immediate delivery and subscripts if possible.” [Letter from Taylor’s Typewriter Co. Ltd. to LP 1948-01-07] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.13] Newspaper Clipping: “Election of Dr. Linus C. Pauling...”, [re: ACS presidency] Minneapolis Star-Journal, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Picks Californian as Chief”, St. Paul (Minn.) Dispatch, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Elect”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Pick Pauling”, Hollywood Citizen News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19] Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemical Society”, Visalia (Calif.) Times-Delta, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Elected”, New York World-Telegram, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “American Chemical Society Head”, Columbis (Neb.) Telegram, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus C. Pauling Is President-Elect”, York (Neb.) News-Times, December 24, 1947 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects Californian as Its Head”, New York Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, McCook (Neb.) Gazette, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, Oakland Tribune, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling to Head Chemists”, Seattle Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, Monticello (Ind.) Journal, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Aid Head of Chemical Unit”, Los Angeles Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Chosen ACS President-Elect to Succeed Thomas”, New York News Record, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Society”, La Porte (Ind.) Herald-Argus, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Nation’s Chemists Elect Pauling ACS President”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Elect Head”, Washington News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects”, Omaha (Neb.) Morning World-Herald, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemical Group”, New York News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemical Group”, New York News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] List of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College with short memo at top from Wulf to Roth RE: Says that she would like to know in the beginning if Priscilla is receiving the important mail for LP that she forwards, encloses a carbon for Priscilla to send back to say the letter were safely received. (Carbon copy below). (Note in pencil “Rec’d”) [Carbon copy of list sent back from Roth to Wulf (date unknown)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Carbon copy of list of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College with short memo at top from Wulf to Roth and note from Priscilla Roth to Beatrice Wulf. Writes note in blue ink to Beatrice RE: Informs her that the letters were received safely, tells about their trip, says she’s just done a few letters on her typewriter at the hotel and the box of supplies arrived that day, tells about their troubles renting a typewriter, talks about the weather and Oxford, and says she’ll be sure to send back carbons of appointments and tell her whether or not the mail Beatrice sends arrived. [List from Wulf to Roth 1947-12-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8] Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Summary, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his selection as President-Elect of ACS. Informs him of his duties. Informs him of how his trip to England will interfere with his responsibilities. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1942-1948), Box # 14.003] Telegram from Harry L. Fisher, to LP. RE: Congratulations and Best Wishes. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-49), Box # 14.004 File 4.3] Telegram from Bernard Loser, Food Research Laboratories, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on being elected President-Elect of ACS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-49), Box # 14.004 File 4.3] December 25 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Honors Caltech Professor”, Flint (Mich.) Journal, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Pick New Officers”, Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] Newspaper Clipping: “Californian Will Head American Chemical Society”, Lincoln (Neb.) State Journal, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20] December 26 Back to Top Newspaper Clipping:“To Head Chemists”,