- Letter from Charles D. Wagner, Vice President, Association of Industrial Scientists, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at their
next semi-annual dinner meeting in late July or early August. Encloses some recent bulletins. There is a note in blue ink
in the upper margin: “Ansd No.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950), #12.16]
- Letter from LP to William Cochran, Crystallographic Laboratory, Cavendish Laboratory, Campbridge, RE: Discusses their current
research and inquires what phases of x-ray crystallography he would be interested in studying. Asks Cochran to write him with
more information. [Letter from Cochran to LP, June 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Letter from W. F. Libby, Institute for Nuclear Studies, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Apologizes that he was not in the
laboratory on Monday and says that there was a sudden illness in his family. States that he would like to talk with LP at
greater length, especially about the sample that LP mentioned. Inquires whom he can approach about this matter. [Letter from
LP to Libby, June 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Libby, W. F.), #217.2]
- Letter from LP to W. F. Holcomb, Secretary, Research Committee, Parke, Davis & Company, RE: Replies to the letter that was
sent on June 12th (missing letter). Informs him that July 1, 1950 would be the starting date for the fellowship at California Institute of
Technology. Thanks them for the fellowship. Handwritten note: “Letter from Holcomb given to [Dr.] Green.” [Letter from LP
to Holcomb, June 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis & Company), #310.2]
- Letter from LP to Elliott Weyer. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Might try again next year. [reply to Weyer June 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc.) #70.1]
- Letter from LP to Peter Debye, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Accepts Portoles for a fellowship at Cal.
Tech. [Letter from Debye to LP, June 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Debye, Peter: Correspondence, Reprints), #90.1]
- Letter from LP to Albert Fields, Scientific Chairman, Temple Hospital, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states that he enjoyed
his visit to Temple Hospital. Suggests that Fields visit their department during the academic year, possibly during the fall.
[Letter from Fields to LP, June 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
- Letter from Denis L. Fox, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at La Jolla, to LP RE: Compliments
LP on his excellent new text, College Chemistry. Discusses his publications in the Cambridge Press and his difficulty getting a little volume printed. States that he would
like to bring his sons to LP’s lecture series on the contemporary problems in several branches of sciences. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: (Fox, Denis), #120.2]
- Letter from LP to B. Herrod RE: Thanks Herrod for his letter and the pamphlet. Agrees with him that it is essential to consider
the basic structures on which our civilization is built. Attaches an article that he wrote entitled, “Facts,” which contains
a message of peace. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
- Letter from Gordon Kahn to LP RE: Sends him some material associated with freeing the Hollywood Ten. Includes two amicus curiae
briefs and a chronology. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
- Letter from LP to T. Katsurai RE: Thanks him for sending a copy of the Japanese edition of Quantum Mechanics. Congratulates him and the three other translators. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
- Letter from LP to Walter A. Lawrance, Head of the Department of Chemistry, Bates College, RE: Expresses his regret that Lawrance’s
visit was during a period when he was so busy and out of town a lot. States that he hopes Lawrance’s visit to Pasadena was
worthwhile. [Letter from Lawrance to LP, June 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1950), #230.16]
- Letter from Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, to LP RE: States that he too would
be strongly attracted by the offer. [Letters from Neurath to LP, June 13, 1950 and July 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Neurath, Hans), #276.8]
- Check from LP to Braun Corporation for $15.45. [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 AHP to Carrousel Clothes for $30.84. [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 LP to Dr. H. D. Wilde, Humble Oil & Refining Company, RE: Returns the signed copy of the letter agreement between
Humble Oil & Refining Company and himself. [Letter from Wilde to LP, June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
- Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $14.96. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial:
(Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ruth H. Ellis, Department of Chemistry, Vassar College RE: Agrees to recommend Dr. Helen French for
the Garvan Medal and sends copies of his letter doing so. [Note from Ellis to LP June 18, 1950, Letter from LP to Mr. Emery June 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box #14.010,
Folder #10.1]
- Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society RE: Recommends Dr. Helen French for the Garvan
Medal because of her research abilities and her effectiveness in that role. [Letter from LP to Ellis June 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box #14.010,
Folder #10.1]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Thanks him for setting the dates of the next
meeting and regrets that Aydelotte has to retire but supports the appointment of Louis Wright. Expresses his frustration at
the arrest of Sidney Weinbaum, who he believes does not get involved in political activities. Suggests that if his duties
permit, Professor M.A. Peacock would be a good person to award a fellowship. [Letter from Moe to LP June 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
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