- Note from Jenne G. Antz, W. K. Kellogg Radiation Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Discusses the role
of the individual citizen in working for world peace and the difficulty of making a difference when the government is ultimately
in control. Asks what she can do. [Letter from LP to Antz, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950), #12.16]
- Letter from Edward M. Corson, American Institute of Physics, to LP RE: Expresses his gratitude to LP for writing to him. Dr.
Corson’s passport was revoked so he was unable to return to his professorship overseas. Discusses his research and asks for
LP’s consideration in this matter. [Letter from LP to Corson, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Institute of Physics, 1938-1990), #10.5]
- Letter from Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, to LP RE: Expresses his disappointment that
LP’s will be unable to assist them with the Conference. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein, May 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to Beatrice Wulf, Executive
Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, RE: Thanks her for sending information on the industrial support in the Department
of Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, April 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from Dr. H. D. Wilde, Humble Oil Company to LP RE: Thanks him for his willingness to give lectures before the Humble
Oil & Refining Company. Gives details of the course, and assigns Dr. J. L. Franklin to assist LP in arranging the course.
[Letter from LP to Wilde, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
- Letter from Morris J. Spivack to LP RE: States that he believes that radioactive potassium (K 40) controls all physical intracellular
reactions. States that he is starting a study to discover the cellular correlations of somatic K 40 and inquires about specific
matters, including LP’s theory of the “folding” of molecules. Asks LP about the necessary physical effects of radio-active
potassium normally occurring in cells. [Letter from LP to Spivack, June 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
- Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP asking for consent of one of the inventors of Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute. [follow
up letter May 26, 1950] ***
- Letter from Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, to LP RE: Informs him that his manuscript will appear in their special issue and gives some suggestions for revision. Provides
LP with information about Professor Corson. [Letter from LP to Flanagan, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
- Inventor agreement with Don Baxter, Inc., RE: Concerns a license of oxypolygelatin to be manufactured by Don Baxter with 5%
royalty fees. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder
#3.2]
- Check from LP to Washington Youree Hotel for $8.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962, Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from LP to American Association for the Advancement of Science for $1.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and
Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Letter from Dr. Willard Uphaus, Executive Director, Mid-Century Conference for Peace, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives,
to Initiating Sponsors RE: Discusses the upcoming Conference and the many delegates who will be in attendance. Asks the sponsors
who are unable to attend to send a greeting or message to be read at the Conference. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace
Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
- Letter from Fred M. Garland, Chairman, South Texas Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP on the behalf of
the South Texas Section of the American Chemical Society for his visit and lecture. Writes that he has recently been appointed
chairman of the Department of Chemistry by Dr. Nierman, due to his desire to devote more time to his position as chairman
of the division of graduate studies, and they are considering using his General Chemistry textbook at the Texas College of
Arts and Industries. Also writes that he enjoyed his article in the Retort regarding the use of hydrogen bomb. [Letter from
LP to Garland, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
- Propositions submitted by Thomas Joseph Connolly: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Sage, Badger, Bates, Frankel, Kirkwood,
and Lacey. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus
Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]
- Propositions submitted by You-Chi Tang: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Sturdivant, C.D. Anderson, LP, Shoemaker, and
Swift. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling,
1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Requests his opinion on applicants from Latin
America. Asks if he is interested in having Mathias work principally with him. States that Tschapek has been recommended by
Hans Jenny and Carl Sauer. [Letter from LP to Moe May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
- Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Explains that the committee on Review
and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) is starting to form, lists who has already accepted and some
potential names for other committee members. Requests that the Institute write a proposal for LP’s travel expenses for this
committee and include a budget. Notifies him that he will be sending him a list of current projects for review. Encloses
several copies of suggestions by Dr. R.M. Robertson for the committee’s consideration. Informs him that he will be in Europe
and Dr. Ralph Roberts will be filling in as head while he is gone. Includes a copy of a letter from Dr. M.S. Kharasch to Butz
accepting the invitation to join the committee on review and formulation and includes a sample proposal for the Institute’s
use. [Letter from LP to Roberts July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports,
1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
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