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- REPRINTS: 000839 Basak BS. 1950. Crystal Structure of Phenatherene. Indian Journal of Physics 24 (7).
- 001486 Cioffi PP. 1950. A recording fluxmeter of high accuracy and sensitivity. Review of Scientific Instruments 21: 624-628.
- 002045 Buerger MJ. 1950. Some new functions of interest in x-ray crystallography. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 36 (7): 376-382.
- 002092 Bull HB. 1950. Determination of molecular weights of proteins in spread monolayers. The Journal of Biological Chemistry 185 (1): 27-38.
- Letter from Irving Gray, Maj, MSC, Biochemistry Section, Surgical Research Unit, Headquarters, Brooke General Hospital, Brooke
Army Medical Center, to Dr. Arthur Cherkin, Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc, [cc: LP], RE: States he was very interested
to read the letter to Colonel Pulaski but would like to know more about the amino acid composition of oxypolygelatin which
would be helpful in the theoretical considerations. [Letter from Arthur Cherkin to Edward J. Pulaski July 12, 1950] [Letter from LP to Irving Gray August 2, 1950][Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
- Letter from Earl Conrad to Friend RE: Appeals for a donation to support the Prisoners Releif Committee of the Civil Rights
Congress. Discusses the case of Haywood Patterson and mentions the book that he wrote with Patterson called, Scottsboro Boy. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Statement of Account with Lake-Green Branch of Bank of America, July 24, 1950 - July 26, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks: Bank of America, December, 1948 - November 1950; 1960-1962.),
Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Bill for toll service and telegrams from July 16th - August 15th for $9.92. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bill, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box
#4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Bill from A.C. Vroman, Inc. for $7.39. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and
Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Subscriber’s record for the Pasadena Metropolitan Star-News with a total balance of $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business
and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Bill from the Adohr Milk Farms, Inc. for $14.40. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- LP Notes RE: Thoughts on ONR’s chemistry research program, lists questions about it, breaks down funding for chemistry related
research in relation to funding for other branches of scientific research. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research:
Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
- Letter from Frixos Charalampous, Institute for Enzyme Research, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Asks if it is possible,
should he get another research fellowship, for him to study at Caltech in another year or so. [Letter from LP to Charalampous,
June 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Statement from LP to the Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.: Provides them with the water meter readings for his property, corresponding
to a bill of $12.58. Handwritten note at bottom: “Rate increased to 114, June 1.” Handwritten calculations on back. [Filed
under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Program of the National Academy of Sciences Organization. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951),
Box #14.019, Folder #19.3]
- Counter Receipt from Bank of America for LP for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Note from Albert Soldate to LP RE: Sends his manuscript on thallium alloys and provides his contact information. [Letter from
LP to Soldate, August 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Soldate, Albert M.), #365.12]
- Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, RE: Informs him that the original manuscript was good and that he has decided not to make any revisions. States that he
trusts this is satisfactory. [Letter from LP to Flanagan, May 29, 1950 and Letter from Flanagan to LP, July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
- Photo: Group portrait of gentlemen with a diagram corresponding to individual identifications which includes: “Derge, Wagner,
Wallace, Carney, Alexander, Rosenqvist, Huntington, Johnson, Beeman, Stumpf, Lazarus, Crawford, Ham, Lawless, Russell, Van
Nordstrand, Moore, Barth, Hay, Dunnington, Fitzwilliam, Rundle, Sheldon, Shoemaker, Swann, Blatz, Speiser, Kirkpatrick, Oriani,
Fankuchen, Waber, Dunkerley, Brusie, Shull, Fajans, Gibney, Oohen, Brewer, Coffinberry, Busk, Schonfeld, Shapiro, Hansen,
Busk, Moeller, Darken, Derge, Bever, Frederickson, Wannier, Gwathmey, Gulbransen, Jackel and Wise.” “AAAS July 3, 1950 New
Hampton N.H.” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1950i.21]
- Manuscript Notes: “Theory of Electrophoretic Patterns of Antigen and Heterogeneous Antibody”, February 5, 1950; Notes to Self
re: antibodies, July 3, 1950 and August 4, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the
Nature of Serological Reactions, 1939-1947, 1950; 1986-1987), Box #7.001, Folder #1.9]
- Letter from S. M. Henderson, Vice President and Program Chairman, California at Davis Chapter, Society of the Sigma Xi, to
LP RE: Informs LP that they are scheduling LP’s lecture, on a subject of LP’s choosing, for January 11, 1951. States that
they will contact LP with more information and thanks him for agreeing to speak before their group. [Letter from LP to Kratz,
July 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.2]
- Check from AHP to Watson Dairy for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Manor Meat Market for $8.82. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and
Canceled Checks, December 1948-November1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American
Chemical Society, RE: Writes that it was mentioned at a Board of Directors meeting last year that the year 1950 marks the
50th year Harvey Mack has been the printer for the ACS and it was decided to develop plans to recognize him. He has decided to
invite Mr. Mack and several other members of the ACS to attend the Board dinner on Sunday evening and suggest to the Division
of Chemical Education to invite Mr. Mack as a guest of honor at the regular Division luncheon held at every national meeting.
Asks for their opinions of the matter. [Letter from LP to Emery, July 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Reprint: “Careers in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of
Technology: Assorted Financial Materials, 1930-1950.), Box # 1.031, Folder #31.1]
- LP Notes to Self: Concerns Dr. Thomas Addis, particularly, his work and the American Medical Association. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: (Materials re: Thomas Addis Memorial Committee and Addis Biographical Memoirs research), #2.4]
- Letter from R. Daudel, Centre de Chimie Theorique de France, to LP RE: [Written in French.] Tells LP of his intention to visit
the U.S. in 1951. [Letter from LP to Daudel, July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline), #89.6]
- Letter from P. Auger, Head of the Department of Natural Sciences, UNESCO, to LP RE: Tells him that he would be able to submit
his report by August 15 and that with the terms of Agreement there will be a advance payment of $70 US dollars sent to him
at this time. [Letters from LP to Auger, June 22, 1950 and October 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)), #420.2]
- Note from Vlassios Vlassopulos to LP RE: Discusses the finer points of a drug’s chemotherapeutic and antibiotic properties
in a wide range of areas. Asks for LP’s advice on how to get this drug licensed. [Letter from Kleiderer to Vlassopulos, July 11, 1950 and Letter from LP to Vlassopoulos, August 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1950), #427.10]
- Letter from Syuzo Seid, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Osaka University, to LP RE: Informs LP that he obtained
the license to translate General Chemistry into Japanese and discusses the translation process. [Letter from LP to Seid, August 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
- Letter from LP to N. A. Parkinson, Assistant to the Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Declines the offer because he has already agreed to prepare a review of this book for another journal. [Letter from
Parkinson to LP, June 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]
- Letter from LP to William F. Leuenberger RE: Tells him not to be too discouraged about his difficulty in obtaining permanent
employment in the US. States that the employment situation for organic chemists is poor. Tries to arrange a time to see Leuenberger.
[Letter from Leuenberger to LP, June 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1950), #230.16]
- Note from M. C. Terry to LP RE: Asks LP to write Professor Harper because he is interested in sickle cell anemia [Letters
from LP to Terry, June 26, 1950 and July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Memo from LP to Dr. Tang RE: Discusses the theory of the lead-thallium alloys. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence,
1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Informs him that Swift will be in the east from July 10 to 17, so Freeman will not get
to meet him unless he changes the dates of his trip. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
- Itinerary: San Diego State College, evening [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
- Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, American Chemical Society to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE:
Writes that he is willing to appoint someone to represent the American Chemical Society in the Congress of Industrial Chemistry
from the list LP provided, if they cannot find anyone else who is directly interested in industrial chemistry. [Letter from
LP to Emery, June 30, 1950, Letter from Emery to LP, July 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Writes that LP’s proposed plan for
the speaking tour of Iowa and Nebraska seems very agreeable, as long as the local American Chemical Society sections only
have to finance the expenses connected with the tour itself and not his transportation to and from California since they are
small and the financial burden may be too great otherwise. Also writes that for the formal announcement of his availability,
they will need publicity material similar to those used for his recent southwest tour, and the copies are attached for his
review. [Letter from LP to Benner, June 13, 1950, Letter from LP to Benner, July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. E. Trueman, University Grants Committee, RE: Explains that he would love to meet one of the members
of Trueman’s Committee. [Letter from Trueman to LP, June 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.15]
- Memo from LP to the Director of Research, Shell Development Company, RE: Sends the Division’s condolences and states that
they are deeply grieved by the sudden death of the Otto Beeck. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950),
#378.4]
- Telegram from LP to Dr. T. W. Evans informing him of the sudden death of a researcher, Otto Beeck. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
(S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
- Check from AHP to Jud R. Scholtz for $3.50. [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. R. C. Halter, The Society of Professional Chemists and Engineers, RE: Accepts the invitation to speak
before them on the evening of 29 August. Informs them of the title. [Letters from Halter to LP, June 16, 1950 and July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses a copy of
the manuscript of “The Future of Chemical Abstracts” to be printed in the C&EN for their suggestions for improvement. [Filed
under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Bill from the Fashion Cleaners to AHP for $10.10. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid by AHP of July 7th. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder
#59.3]
- Letter from Dr. Emil Ott, Chairman, Committee on Financing ACS Publications to Dr. Hermann Heckel, cc: LP RE: Outlines the
reasons why the proposed plan for financing Chemical Abstracts was accepted over Heckel’s suggestions, thanks him for his time and interest in the issue. [Filed under LP Science: (American
Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. A. Fleischer, Nickel Cadmium Battery Corporation, RE: Thanks him for his letter and the reprints. Says
that he hasn’t decided what to do about mentioning the nickel-cadmium battery in his textbooks. [Letter from Fleischer to
LP, June 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.009]
- Letter from Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Sends LP several copies of representative titles in the
American Literature Series since it is possible that he will edit the American Lectures in Chemistry. Informs LP how the process
works. [Letter from LP to Thomas, July 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Itinerary: San Pedro, Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler, evening [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
- Check from AHP to Fashion Cleaners for $10.10. [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 A. C. Vroman for $16.94. [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 Dr. Herbert A. Whipple for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Sue Perry for $14.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to F.C. Nash and Company for $13.77. [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 Athenaeum for $13.29. [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 Greater Washington AVC Clubhouse for $25.00. [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 Hatsugoro Nanjo, Kyoritsu Publishing Co., to Sirs, Cornell University Press, RE: Requests permission to publish
a Japanese translation of LP’s book, The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Discusses terms, details and payment issues of the publication. [Letter from Reynolds to LP July 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
- Propositions submitted by Harden McConnell: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Davidson, Bates, Epstein, Kirkwood, Lucas,
and LP. [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 Dr. Emil Ott to LP RE: Notifies him of a telegram received concerning Heckel’s proposals but states that he has
already taken care of it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949),
Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
- Aerogram from Lars Hydelius to LP RE: Asks a question about the complex ion having the appearance of AgCl2-. [Letter from LP to Hydelius, July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
- Letter from General Herbert C. Holdridge to LP RE: Recalls meeting LP last year at the peace congress in Mexico City. Encloses
a statement from a letter that he wrote to the Honorable Trygive Lie. States that he is a candidate for the office of governor
of California and discusses his campaign efforts. Congratulates LP for taking a stand in support of personal liberty and world
peace. [Letter from LP to Holdridge, July 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from Hew Roberts and Emil C. Miller, State University of Iowa, to LP RE: Request LP’s assistance in the development
of a statewide atomic energy education program in Iowa. Discusses the work of the committee and asks LP to answer a few questions.
Inquires if his responses may be used in future publications. [Letter from LP to Miller, January 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence,, 1951), #256.2]
- Letter from Benj. Quigley to LP RE: Quigley will be retiring and his office will be transferring their clients to the Robert
Dawson Agency. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents, 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder
#40.3]
- Letter from William L. Patterson, National Executive Secretary, Civil Rights Congress, to unknown recipients, RE: Explains
that 21 American Citizens are now in prison because of their opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee and
discusses his opinion concerning the issue. Lists names of those who he believes should receive amnesty. Asks them to send
him statements regarding their thoughts on granting amnesty to those listed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues:
(Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1963-1965. (House Committee on Un-American Activities)), Box #2.043,
Folder #43.11]
- Manuscript Notes: “Co2Al9”, July 9, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds,
1950-1955), Box #5.003, Folder #3.5]
- Letter from William Cochran, Crystallographic Laboratory, Cavendish Laboratory, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the reply. Outlines
his research interests to give LP an idea about the kind of work that he could do in LP’s laboratory. [Letters from LP to
Cochran, June 21, 1950 and July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Letter from LP to E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Recommends Burket
for appointment in their physical chemistry division. [Letter from Kleiderer to LP, July 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from Fausto G. Fumi, Department of Physics, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Encloses a rough manuscript of a paper
on directed valences and asks for LP’s comments. [Letter from LP to Fumi, August 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
- Note from R. P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, to LP RE: Thanks him for the letter and informs him that
he will apply for the Fulbright grant as soon as he gets to London. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950),
#256.1]
- Letter from Dr. F. H. Kratzer, Secretary, Society of the Sigma Xi, California at Davis Chapter, RE: Invites LP to give a lecture
before their chapter in the coming October. Tells LP that the lecture has been tentatively scheduled for October 12th and asks if this day works for LP. [Letter from LP to Kratzer, July 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.2]
- Letter from H. S. Gutowsky, Secretary, University of Illinois Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: States that they
are pleased that LP will be able to visit on April 17 or 18, 1951. States that he will write LP early next year to make the
necessary arrangements. Thanks LP for adding them to his busy itinerary. [Letter from Gutowsky to LP, June 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.6]
- Magazine Article: Review [by LP] of P. Gombas, Theorie und Losungsmethoden des Mehrteilchenproblems der Wellenmechanik. Basel, Switzerland: Verlag Birkhauser, 1950. In Chemical and Engineering News, July 10, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.57]
- Check from AHP to Wirin, Rissman and Okrand for $50.00. [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 LP to Dr. Bonner, RE: Asks if he would be a member of the Sidney Weinbaum Committee, which would have 6 members
with the purpose of raising money for Weinbaum’s case. Says that a meeting will be held to elect officers and that the work
required by Committee members would be small. Handwritten notes give several addresses and indicate that it was mailed July
11th. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
- Letter from G. W. Pickering, St. Mary’s Hospital, to LP RE: States that he received LP’s letter to Dr. Trueman and says that
he is very excited to visit the Institute and meet LP and Dr. Beadle. States that he will be coming on the 16th or 17th of October. [Letter from LP to Pickering, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.15]
- Letter from Eli Lilly and Co., E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to
Vlassios Vlassopulos RE: States that they have his letter but they don’t know if they can use this drug. Suggests that he
disclose information about the drug to their patent department and then they will further review it. [Note from Vlassopulos
to LP, July 4, 1950 and Letter from LP to Vlassopulos, August 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1950), #427.10]
- Postcard from Florence S. Chesse to LP RE: Inquires if he wants to return the original electron micrographs borrowed for use
in College Chemistry. States that they can send them to LP immediately or wait for further notice. [Filed under LP Books:
1947b6.2]
- Check from AHP to Ray K. Nakamura for $50.73. [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 A. S. Greene Company for $17.94. [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 Southern California Edison Company for $23.90. [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 Paddock Pool Maintenance Company for $27.50. [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 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $10.54. [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 McBride Animal Hospital for $8.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $12.58. [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 Bullock’s Inc. for $15.01. [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 H. Heckel, The Champion of Paper and Fibre Co., to Dr. Emil Ott, Hercules Powder Company, RE: Writes to say that
he does not believe that his suggestion is the best plan, and he believes a better plan can be found. Writes that he is interested
in the wider distribution of Chemical Abstracts, but not at the expense of increasing individual subscription rates, which would be harder on the low-income group. [Letter
from Emery to Heckel, July 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP RE: Informs that the Japanese are anxious for LP’s, The Nature of the Chemical Bond, and are asking to do a new reprint. Requests LP’s comments on the matter. [Letter from Nanjo to Sirs July 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
- Letter from Oliver La Farge, the American Indian Fund of the Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc., to AHP, RE: Encloses
an editorial from the New York Times which congratulates the Association on American Indian Affairs for their victory in the
reversal of the verdict of the lower court in the Idaho Supreme Court case concerning the 4 Indian youths. Explains that the
4 boys will be given the benefit of counsel if there is a new trial. Asks her to pass on this letter with the enclosed subscription
blank and envelope to anyone who she thinks might be interested in their work. [Filed under Ava Helen Pauling: (Organizational
Correspondence.), Box #1.008, Folder #8.1]
- “Memorandum No. 23 to the Members of the N.R.C. Committee on UNESCO,” discusses the 8th meeting and what they decided on the issue of the place of science in UNESCO. [Filed under LP Science: (National Research
Council, 1925-1950), Box #14.027, Folder #27.5]
- Bulletin No. 13: “Science in UNESCO.” [Filed under LP Science: (National Research Council, 1925-1950), Box #14.027, Folder
#27.5]
- Letter from Arthur Cherkin, Vice President and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc, to Lt. Col. Edward J. Pulaski, Brooks
General Hospoital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, cc: LP RE: States it was a disappointment they were not able to meet during his
last trip to Pasadena but Professor Pauling has an appointment in Galveston in August and could arrange to stop in San Antonio
to discuss the oxypolygelatin. Sends requirements suggests for plasma substitutes by the National Research Council. Discloses
interest in “Calorigen”. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003,
Folder #3.2]
- Check from AHP to Los Angeles County Pound Department for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank
Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Document: “A Brief Amicus Curiae,” submitted by the New York Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, July 12, 1950.
Second page of a letter from Edwin Berry Burgum is attached. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Na-On)), Box
#4.013, Folder #13.4]
- Letter from LeRoy Voris, Executive Secretary, National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board, to Alden H. Emery, Secretary,
American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that upon the recommendation of the Food and Nutrition Board, the National Research
Council is forming a new committee, the Committee on Food Protection, and requests the American Chemical Society designate
a representative or several representatives to the committee advisory panel. Also states that this is just preliminary communication
and a decision does not “commit one to a decision of finality.” [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, July 21, 1950, Letter from Emery to Clifcorn, July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Andrew E. Rice, President of the Greater Washington AVC Club House to AHP, RE: Acknowledge the receipt of her
$25.00 check in support pf the AVC Clubhouse and welcome her as a member. Gives days and times for luncheons and dinners.
[Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder
#59.3]
- Letter from LP to Paul H. Emmett. RE: Informs him of the discussion results with Dr. Dickey about the publication of the adsorption
measurements and surface area measurements that Haldeman made. Thanks Emmett for paving the way for their visits through the
South. [Reply to Paul Emmett 6-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Emmett, Paul) #109.1]
- Letter from LP to F. R. Van Abeele, Biochemistry Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Tells him that the ACTH samples
will be sent to him soon. States that he is pleased that Dr. Van Abeele will be visiting Caltech. Informs Dr. Van Abeele of
his schedule in the summer and fall so he will know when LP will be at Caltech. [Letter from Van Abeele to LP, June 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from LP to J. A. A. Ketelaar, Laboratorium voor Algemene en Anorganische Chemie, Universiteit Amsterdam, RE: States
that it was okay for Ketelaar to use LP’s name as one who could provide information about Ketelaar. Talks about Dr. Weinbaum’s
situation and provides an update on his own family. [Letter from. Ketelaar to LP, June 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
- Letter from Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his advice.
Informs LP that he has decided to accept the offer to be the Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry at the University
of Washington and will move there in the fall. Expresses his hope that he will be able to visit LP. [Letters from LP to Neurath,
June 21, 1950 and July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Neurath, Hans), #276.8]
- Letter from Henry Schuman, Henry Schuman, Inc., Publishers, to LP RE: Asks LP for an American Chemical Society membership
list for mailing purposes. States that he would like to inform them about a book, The Alchemists. [Letter from LP to Schuman, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
- Letter from Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Tells him about how the employment functions. [Letter from LP to Thomas,
July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Tells him that they do not have an editor for American Lectures in Physiological
Chemistry but that it should be kept separate from the Editor of the American Lectures in Chemistry. States that Dr. W. Bladergreen
is the Editor of Biochemistry and Biophysics and inquires if this will interfere with his development of materials. [Letter
from LP to Thomas, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from Jose Ursini, President, Association Quimica Argentina, to LP RE: States that he is sorry that the extract of LP’s
speech was so short in Chemical and Engineering News. Asks if they could have a copy of that speech and publish a translated version due to the movement in Buenos Aires. States
that they would also like a copy of Mr. George Heise’s introduction to the speech because it contains valuable information.
[Letter from LP to Ursini, July 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (U: Correspondence, 1950), #421.9]
- Memorandum from LP to Dean Watson, RE: Asks him to correct the type of degree LP has in the copy of the catalog. [Filed under
LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
- Check from AHP to Lieberg’s for $31.55. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Market Basket for $21.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Research Notebook of LP RE: Correspondence: Linus Pauling to Dr. A. Fisk re: a proposed experiment with protein films, July
13, 1950, Addenda. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 17R]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter listing the
six Guggenheim Fellows, and shares that they should be able to find a suitable delegate among these names and a few other
names submitted. [Letter from Volwiler to Emery, July 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he is in favor of the plans described and will
be in Chicago for the meeting and dinner. [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, July 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from LP to Florence S. Chessé, W. H. Freeman & Co., RE: Requests that she send him the original micrographs used in
College Chemistry if they are no longer needed. [Letter from Chessé to LP July 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
- Memo from P. Herd to Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, RE: Informs that a copy of College Chemistry has been sent to S. W. Hogan per LP’s request. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
- Memo from R. B. Gilmore, to LP. RE: Informs him of the receipt of a check from the Parke, Davis and Company fellowship Fund.
[Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company) #310.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L.P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, American Philosophical Society RE: Explains that his most recent
honorary degree is actually not what he thought it was, states what it actually is, and requests that the change be made in
the degrees attached to his name. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box #14.011,
Folder #11.2]
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to F. R. Van Abeele, Biochemistry Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc: LP RE: Discusses
the origins of their samples for the ACTH assay so he understands why they were unable to meet some of their requirements
or provide all of the requested information. Outlines the experiments that they performed. [Letter from Corey to Van Abeele,
July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from LP to Sam Naiditch, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, RE: Relates his conversation with Mrs. Bilger
and states that she seems to be pleased with Naiditch, despite some trouble with presenting elementary courses. Gives him
advice on how to give presentations in a way to keep students interested. [Letter from LP to Naiditch, July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
- Letter from LP to Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, RE: Asks Payne for a few titles that have pertinent subjects.
Inquires about editing for biochemistry since he does work in both fields. [Letters from Thomas to LP, July 7, 1950 and July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to Dr. F. H. Kratzer, Society of the Sigma Xi, California at Davis Chapter, RE: Regretfully informs him that
his fall schedule is already too full. Suggests that he speak sometime during the coming January. [Letters from Kratzer to
LP, July 10, 1950 and July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Cherkin, Don Baxter, Inc, RE: Writes to ask if he knows of the book “Clinical Uses of Intravenous
Procaine. [Letter from Arthur Cherkin to LP July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
- Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, [re: meeting with Lee DuBridge and conflict over political statements] July 14, 1950. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles:
1950a.4] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
- Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Explains his view of what would constitute fair payment from
the Japanese for the printing of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from Reynolds to LP July 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
- Letter from R. T. Sanderson to LP RE: Asks him to give a reference as to where he obtained the atomic radii for the inert
gases. [Letter from LP to Sanderson, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), # 378.4]
- Letter from Garnet T. Page, General Manager, Chemical Institute of Canada, to LP RE: Provides a tentative list of the sections
that LP would visit on his tour. States that they are waiting for these sections to send replies regarding dates. Asks LP
to provide him with various information. [Letter from Steacie to LP, June 7, 1950 and Letter from LP to Page, July 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
- REPRINT 000099 Albert, Adrien, 15 July 1950. Physical Chemistry of Drug Action. Nature 166: 88.
- Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms Inc. for $48.36. [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 Gentlemen, Cornell University Press, RE: Requests six copies of The Nature of the Chemical Bond to be charged to his account. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.2]
- Bill from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to LP for $12.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial:
(Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Memo from Robert B. Corey to LP RE: Suggests that William Cochran work on “improving the techniques of X-ray crystallography.”
[Filed under LP Correspondence: (Corey, Robert B.) #67.5]
- Letter from LP to R. Daudel, Centre de Chimie Theorique, RE: Concerns Daudel’s prospective trip to the U.S. in 1951. [Letter
from Daudel to LP, July 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline), #89.6]
- Letter from the National Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, Inc., to Friends RE: Discusses the cases Dr. LeeLorch
and Professor Morris Swadesh and their unjustified dismissals. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950),
#287.17]
- Letter from LP to Sam Naiditch, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, cc. Shoemaker, Weinbaum, Soldate, RE: Answers
his request to make some specific suggestions in the field of metals and alloys and includes some possible investigations.
Recommends that he perform the experiment with his students. [Letters from LP to Naiditch, July 14, 1950 and July 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17 and [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David
P.), #363.3]
- Letter from LP to M. C. Terry RE: Informs him that it is better to contact Professor Harper about the sickle cell anemia matter
after some research has been done on a new disease that they just found. States that it involves another type of hemoglobin.
[Notes from Terry to LP, July 5, 1950 and July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Check from AHP to Union Oil Company of California for $17.38. [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 Dr. J .Roma for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks; December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Publication: Yugoslav Newsletter, Yugoslav Information Center, No. 70, 17 July 1950. [Filed under LP Peace: (Issues of International Diplomacy and Human Rights.
(So-Yu)), Box #6.017, Folder #17.8]
- Letter from LP to Frances V. Benner, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that the arrangements she mentioned will be satisfactory,
and returns the biographical materials she sent. Writes that he did not think his first talk on the Structure and Stability
of Inorganic Complexes was as well received as his other two talks, and suggests that only the last two talks be included.
[Letter from Benner to LP, July 5, 1950, Letter from Benner to LP, July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Statement from Dakan Engineering Co. to LP: Informs him that his balance due is $629.50. Handwritten note: “Pool paid in full.”
[Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder
#59.3]
- Press Release regarding the “Scholarships for Orphans of the Second World War.” Lists the names of the students receiving
scholarships and background information on the fund that provides them: the Maud E. Warwick Fund for War Orphans, Inc. [Filed
under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
- Typescript: Description of Meeting of Monday, July 17, 1950, [re: meeting with DuBridge and Mr. Page] [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
- Letter from Robert. B. Corey to F. R. Van Abeele, Biochemistry Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc LP RE: Inquires
how long it will be before they will learn the results of the tests for activity on the fractions of ACTH and controls,, so
that they can have a basis for deciding their immediate research program. [Letters from Corey to Van Abeele, July 14, 1950 and Missing Letter, July 20, 1950, Letter from Corey to Van Abeele, July 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from LP to William Cochran, Crystallographic Laboratory, Cavendish Laboratory, RE: States that he would be pleased
to have Cochran work in laboratory. Discusses current investigations and related matters. [Letter from Cochran to LP, July 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
- Letter from LP to Charles Coryell RE: Inquires about his textbook on advanced inorganic chemistry and mentions the possibility
of including it in the Freeman series of chemistry texts, of which LP is the editor. Briefly discusses life at the Institute
and mentions how much he is enjoying the swimming pool they had installed at their house. [Filed under LP Correspondence:
(W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
- Letter from Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, to LP RE: to LP Tells LP that the article is excellent as it stands. Encloses a retyped copy of the article which incorporates
some editorial changes. Asks LP to read over the new copy and send it back in about a week. Thanks LP for his efforts. [Letters
from LP to Flanagan, July 3, 1950 and July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
- Letter from Jay Stewart, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society), Ohio State University, to LP RE: Provides
LP with more information about their plans for the 1951 lecture series. Discusses the manuscript and other aspects of the
lecture series. States that they will keep LP advised of further developments and asks LP to contact him regarding his decisions
about the manuscript. [Letter from LP to Stewart, July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.3]
- Check from AHP to Market Basket for $8.57. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, [re: meeting with Lee DuBridge, LP tenure review committee and Sidney Weinbaum Committee] July 18, 1950. [Filed under LP
Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.5] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
- Letter from LP to Dr. C. B. Marquand, Secretary, American Chemical Society Committee, Advisory to the Chief, Chemical Corps,
Department of the Army RE: Accepts the invitation to participate in the seminar on October 25, 1950. States that there is
a little uncertainty connected with his acceptance but that he will know for sure when his other speaking engagements are
later this month. Proposes a title for his talk, “Interactions between Protein Molecules.” [Letters from Marquand to LP, June 30, 1950 and August 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s.23]
- Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $10.98. [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. Ralph Roberts, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research RE: Informs him that the Institute is working
out a proposal for a contract with ONR for the support of the committee members of the Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering) Committee. States that he feels the proposed reimbursement rate of $25 a day is to low, that it
should at least be $50 a day, based on what these scientists’ salaries are. Seeks to know if requesting $50 a day is possible
and plans to not submit his proposal until he hears back. [Letter from Butz to LP May 24, 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]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Roberts, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research RE: Agrees to Butz’s idea of having an analytical
chemist or chemical engineer on the Committee on Review and Formulation of Program but suggests not N.H. Furman because he
is very busy with his academic obligations, offers the names of Ernest H. Swift and Kolthoff if Swift doesn’t accept. Prefers
Swift since he is at Cal Tech, explains he would like to have another committee member in Pasadena so that he can discuss
items with him outside of the scheduled meetings. [Letter from Butz to LP May 24, 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]
- Memo from LP to Professor Fred Lindvall RE: Encloses copies of his proposal for a contract with ONR regarding expenses for
the Committee on Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.) Requests his Committee’s approval
of the proposal. [Memo from Lindvall to Contracts Committee July 24, 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]
- Memo from LP to Professor J.H. Sturdivant RE: Requests to know if he thinks LP’s proposed budget for an ONR contract is satisfactory.
Outlines his budget expenses. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports
and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
- Letter from LP to General Herbert C. Holdridge RE: Recalls talking with General Holdridge in Mexico City and thanks him for
the letter and enclosed material. States that he is not taking part in political activities this summer in the hope that his
health will improve. [Letter from Holdridge to LP, July 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: States that Wiliam C. McGavock’s book, Organic Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, was interesting, but that he does not recommend it for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company,
1950), #439.8]
- Check from AHP to Sue Perry for $28.00. [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 Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Dr. Herman Heckel, The Champion Paper and Fibre
Company, RE: Responds to his letter to him and to Dr. Ott. Shares that he believes their plan would allow the rates to remain
constant for at least five years instead of one or two and shares that he does not think the increase will affect the subscription
much because not many individual subscribers are in the low income group. Writes that if he would like to prepare a statement,
it can be submitted to the Chairman of the Board to see whether he would like to place it on the agenda for the next meeting.
[Letter from Heckel to Ott, July 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, to Dr. C. A. Thomas, Monsanto Chemical Company, RE: Writes to call attention
to the possible problem of drafting chemists who have retained their active reserve commissions. Writes that a solution of
some sort will need to be reached soon regarding this. [Letter from LP to Volwiler, July 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Florence S. Chessé, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP RE: Encloses the original copy on photomicrographs used in General Chemistry and College Chemistry. Lists the figure numbers. [Letter from LP to Chassé July 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
- Statement from George Taguchi to AHP: Bills her for $24.00. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical:
Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Letter from LP to Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, RE: States that he is pleased
to know that he accepted the job offer at the University of Washington. States that they look forward to seeing him in Pasadena
when he visits Southern California. [Letter from Neurath to LP, July 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Neurath, Hans), #276.8]
- Letter from Gerardo Peralta Narrea, Colegio Nacional de la Independencia America, Peru, to LP RE: States that he is reading
LP’s book, General Chemistry with great interest and asks LP to clear up a few points. [Letter from LP to Narrea, July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
- Check from AHP to Dr. Ellis W. Jones for $60.60. [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 G. W. Pickering, St. Mary’s Hospital, RE: Tells him to let him know which day will suit his needs better.
[Letters from Pickering to LP, July 11, 1950 and July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.15]
- Letter from LP to Henry Schuman, Henry Schuman, Inc., Publishers, RE: Informs him that he is unaware of the policy of the
American Chemical Society concerning the use of its membership list for direct mailing purposes. Gives the address of the
Executive Secretary. [Letters from Shuman to LP, July 13, 1950 and July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
- Letter from LP to Henry Shuman, Inc., Publishers, RE: Orders a copy of the book, Mao Tse-Tung, Ruler of Red China, by Robert Payne. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
- Letter from LP to R. T. Sanderson, (improperly addressed to Dr. Pauling), Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, State University
of Iowa, RE: Tells him how he calculated the atomic radii of the inert gases. [Letter from Sanderson to LP, July 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), # 378.4]
- Letter from Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Informs him that the books he requested are on their way
and that the others should be arriving any day. Responds to LP’s inquiry about working as editor of biochemistry and chemistry,
by saying that they do not encourage overlapping of interests or divisions within the Series but they realize it is bound
to happen. [Letter from LP to Thomas, July 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, RE: Assures Thomas that he is giving serious consideration to whether or not
he wants biochemistry included within his scope. [Letters from Thomas to LP, July 13, 1950 and July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, RE: Expresses his disappointment with the revisions of his article. States that he cannot bring himself to improve it.
Suggests that he point out specific parts of the manuscript that need to be changed and that he will try to change them accordingly.
[Letters from Flanagan to LP, July 18, 1950 and July 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
- Letter from Dr. F. H. Kratzer, California at Davis Chapter, Society of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: Tentatively schedules the meeting
LP will attend for January 11, 1951. [Letter from LP to Kratzer, July 14, 1950 and July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.2]
- Check from LP to Sidney Weinbaum for $515.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled
Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Colman Chamber Music Association for $24.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank
Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Hayne Heating Service for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from AHP to Market Basket for $17.95. [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 Pasadena Star News for $3.00. [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 Gerardo Peralta Narrea, to LP. RE: Asks for explanation of a few points in General Chemistry. [Letter from LP July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950) #287.17]
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling, RE: Explains that he wrote to the draft board saying that his draft card was being forwarded
but that there might be a delay in it reaching him because he is on a trip to Europe. Discusses the GPA’s of the student in
Peter’s class. Tells him that John O’Gorman seems sure that he will lose his job, yet that he is having little difficulty
with CIT. [Letter from Peter to LP, July 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Peter Jeffress Pauling, 1939-1953.), Box #5.041,
Folder #41.3]
- Letter from Walter J. Murphy, Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to Members of the Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses a reprint of the article, “Now Business papers
Can Meet Their New Competition,” by William A. Marsteller. Urges Board members to read the article because the conditions
which it describes are pertinent to ACS publications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]
- Letter from J. N. Ewart to Selective Service System. RE: Substantiates Lewis Reinder Honnen’s appeal for reclassification
and request for occupational deferment. Provides the information of type of work, time necessary to train replacement, and
availability of replacement. Attaches Robert. B. Corey’s “Request for Draft Deferment”. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Corey,
Robert B.) #67.5]
- Letter from LP to R.P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, RE: Informs Mitra that he wrote the Cultural Attache
of the United States Information Service, in support of his application. [Letter from LP to Poleman, July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
- Letter from LP to Horace I. Poleman, Cultural Attache, U.S. Information Service, RE: Supports R. P. Mitra’s application for
a fellowship to work in LP’s laboratories. [Letter from LP to Mitra, July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
- Undated letter (assumed July 21, 1950) from C.R. McLellan, Director of Freshman Chemistry, Louisiana State University, to LP RE: Asks LP to take part in summarizing
the opinions and experiences of a representative number of outstanding chemistry teachers. Encloses the questionnaire. [Letter
from LP to McLellan, July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
- Letter from Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Asks if he wants to consider Caltech established as an Editors of the
Series in Physics and in Biology. [Letter from LP to Thomas, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Says that he knows that Oliver Wulf uses Rollefson and Burton’s textbook for his course
in photochemistry. States that he does not think Wulf would be interested in writing a textbook by himself. [Filed under LP
Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
- Press Release. John A. Brittain, President, Academic Assembly RE: Regards the firing of size professors because of their refusal
to provide sufficient evidence that they are not members of the Communist Party. Brittain writes that the Assembly will carry
its case to the courts in California. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Academic Freedom - Loyalty Oaths at
the University of California, 1941-1961), Box #2.033, Folder #33.24]
- Check from AHP to Marie Antoinette Cakes for $7.00. [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 R. C. Halter, Vice-President, The Society of Professional Chemists and Engineers, to LP RE: Confirms that he will
speak to them on 29 August. Will arrange final details with him in Baytown. [Letter from LP to Hatler, July 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American
Chemical Society, RE: Attaches a copy of a letter from the Executive Secretary of the Food and Nutrition Board, National Research
Council, that asks the American Chemical Society to designate a representative or several representatives for a new committee
that is being formed regarding new chemicals used in food and asks for their opinion on the matter. A letter has been sent
to the Chairman of the Division of Agriculture and Food Chemistry for advice concerning suitable representatives. [Letter
from Voris to Emery, July 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Dr. La Verne E. Clifcorn, Chairman, Division
of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that the NHC is organizing a Committee on Food Protection
and has asked the ACS to appoint a representative or several representatives to serve on an advisory panel for the committee.
Writes that this matter is also being presented to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and if they decide in
favor of appointing a representative, they will welcome suggestions from the Division of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. [Letter
from Voris to Emery, July 12, 1950, Letter from LP to Emery, July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from Frances B. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the announcement
of LP’s Iowa- Nebraska tour. [Letter from LP to Benner, July 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Letter from W. B. Freeman to LP RE: States that Professor King of Barnard College sent the enclosed report. States that he
hopes to see LP in the South again during August and that he hopes to settle the Winstein and Swift matters. Royalty Statement
for LP for July 1, 1949 - June 30, 1950. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to F. R. Van Abeele, Biochemistry Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc LP RE: Thanks him
for the letter regarding the assay of their chromatographic fractions. States that the qualitative tests are adequate for
their preliminary fractionation experiments. [Missing Letters from Van Abeele to Corey, July 20, 1950 and July 28, 1950 and Letter from Corey to Van Abeele, August 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Memo from LP to David Shoemaker RE: Concerns draft deferment for Morton Jones and his recent discussion with Mr. Lathrop of
the Office of Naval Research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
- Letter from LP to Arne Ölander, Institute of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, University of Stockholm, RE: Asks him for a
list of reprints that he would like to have from the Institute of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Discusses the work of
one of his students. [Letter from Ölander to LP, No Date] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12]
- Letter from LP to E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Eli Lilly Laboratories, RE: Nominates Dr. Peyton
Rous, from the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to assist them in their research. Discusses a new disease discovered
by Dr. Itano, as well as another new form of hemoglobin. [Letter from Kleiderer to LP, August 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from A. E. Trueman, University Grants Committee, to LP RE: Thanks LP for making plans for Professor Pickering to see
him and Dr. Beadle. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.15]
- Letter from Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: States that all of their publications are published simultaneously
in the British Commonwealth by Blackwell Scientific Publications and in Canada by Ryerson Press. Assures LP that there would
be thorough, worldwide distribution. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
- Letter from LP to Hose Ursini, President, Association Quimica Argentina, RE: Tells him that there is no manuscript of the
speech and that it would be impossible for him to write a manuscript at this time. States that he will send him a copy if
he decides to write a manuscript along these lines in the future. [Letter from Ursini to LP, July 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (U: Correspondence, 1950), #421.9]
- Letter from Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, to LP RE: Apologizes for the disappointing revisions. Informs LP about the audience that will read the article and states
that he hopes LP can make his article more clear for general readers. [Letters from LP to Flanagan, July 20, 1950 and August 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, RE: Writes to say that LP supports his letter to Charlie Thomas
and writes that he thinks the American Chemical Society can be of great service in giving advice. [Letter from Volwiler to
Thomas, July 19, 1950, Letter from Furman to Volweiler, July 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Bill from the Dakan Engineering Co. to LP and AHP for $629.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted
Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Letter from LP to the Bank of America, Colorado-Mentor Branch, RE: Says that he received notice that Peter’s bank account
is overdrawn by fifty cents. Explains that Peter is out of the country and asks if they could transfer fifty cents from his
account to Peter’s account and then close Peter’s account out. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence:
Peter Jeffress Pauling, 1939-1953.), Box #5.041, Folder #41.3]
- Letter from Ralph Roberts, Acting Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Notifies him that ONR has decided
not to activate the Committee on Review of Formulation of Program for Chemistry at this time. Explains that they feel they
should wait until the roles of the new National Science Foundation and ONR’s chemistry research program have been clarified.
Thanks him for his willingness to serve and welcomes any suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research:
Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
- Memo from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts Committee RE: Attaches LP’s proposal for a task order with ONR for his work as Chairman
of a committee. Thinks it is an administrative issue because no research will be done but requests their approval because
it has been asked for. [Memo from LP to Lindvall July 18, 1950, Memo from LP to Lindvall July 27, 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]
- Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Tells him that
there are no positions available at present for Stanley Burket. [Letters from LP to Kleiderer, July 10, 1950 and July 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from LP to T. W. Evans, Shell Development Company, RE: Recommends Dr. Lipscomb as a possible successor for Otto Beeck
and discusses Dr. Lipscomb’s background. Suggests that he consider Gilbert W. King as another potential candidate. [Filed
under LP Correspondence: (Lipscomb, William N.), #217.6]
- Letter from LP to Sam Naiditch, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, cc. Shoemaker, RE: Includes another suggestion
for research in the field of alloys. [Letters from LP to Naiditch, July 14, 1950 and July 17, 1950 and Letter from Naiditch to LP, August 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17 and [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David
P.), #363.3]
- Letter from LP to A. M. Zarem, Director of the Los Angeles Division, Stanford Research Institute, RE: Expands on his prior
suggestion that an effort be made to fractionate the oxidant in smog by the use of a variant of chromatographic absorption.
[Letter from Zarem to LP, July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Stanford Research Institute), #376.7]
- Memorandum from P. Herd to LP RE: Reminds LP to send a copy of College Chemistry to Dr. Eaton. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
- Letter from LP to Garnet T. Page, General Manager, Chemical Institute of Canada, RE: Informs Mr. Page that AHP will most likely
accompany LP on the trip. Discusses his travel plans and another invitation he has accepted to speak in Washington D.C. on
October 25. [Letters from Page to LP, July 15, 1950 and August 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
- Bill from Bullock’s for $20.72. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices,
1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Bill from Athenaeum to LP for $12.36. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business
and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling, RE: Tells Peter that he opened the letter from the Bank of America saying that Peter’s account
was overdrawn by 50 cents. Explains that this is probably because the bank makes service charges. Tells Peter that he wrote
to the bank and asked that the 50 cents be transferred from his account and then to have Peter’s account closed. Gives Peter
some information about the draft situation and suggests that Peter asks for deferment on the grounds that he is a physics
student. Asks him to tell Anita and Linus that they saw the Chadwicks when he spoke at a meeting of the Independent Progressive
Party. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Peter Jeffress Pauling, 1939-1953.), Box #5.041,
Folder #41.3]
- Letter from Ivan Motta and Ricardo Carvallio Ferreira to LP RE: Express their interest in LP’s research on sickle cell anemia.
Discusses the immunological studies of the sickle cell anemia hemoglobin, in comparison with normal hemoglobin. [Letter from
LP to Motta and Ferreira, August 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Ferreira, Ricardo), #119.7]
- Letter from LP to Lars Hydelius RE: Answers his question about the existence of complex ion AgCl2-. [Aerogram from Hydelius to LP, July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
- Letter from LP to C. R. McLellan, Director of Freshman Chemistry, Louisiana State University, RE: States that he is pleased
to answer the letter but that his experience teaching chemistry could not be adequately discussed in terms of the questions
given. Redirects them to read the preface of his books ,General Chemistry and College Chemistry. [Letter from McLellan to LP, assumed July 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
- Letter from C. B. Baldwin, Secretary, Progressive Party, to LP RE: Encloses a statement of the National Committee of the Progressive
Party on Korea and China. Discusses related matters. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
- Letter from LP to Gerardo Peralta Narrea, Colegio Nacional de la Independencia America, Peru, RE: Answers questions Narrea
raised about his book, General Chemistry. [Letter from Narrea to LP, July 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
- Letter from Arthur Cherkin, Vice President and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc to LP RE: Says it was thoughtful of him
to draw attention to the book, Clinical Uses of Intravenous Procaine. Says they have a monograph and will lend it to him if he would like. [Letter from LP to Arthur Cherkin July 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
- Counter Receipt from Bank of America for LP for $150.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements
and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
- Check from LP to International Society of Hematology for $3.00. [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 LP to Mr. Youtz, RE: Writes that the oxygen analyzers manufactured by Arnold O. Beckman, Inc. are developed from
the Pauling oxygen meter produced for military purposes during the war, and asks how the royalty payments are calculated on
these instruments. [Letter from Youtz to LP, July 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982), Box #13.003, Folder
#3.8]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee Board of Directors, RE: Writes to
say that he has been working closely with the NSRB in manpower matters and they have established policies at the working level
of the organization. However, the suddenness with which the situation crystallized caught the NSRB off guard, but wheels
are now turning in the right direction. Writes to assure them that action is being taken, and there is nothing the Board of
Directors can do at this time, but requests to know the best way to reach them should they be away from their offices since
“things are moving rapidly and immediate action might be essential.” [Letter from Furman to Volweier, July 28, 1950, Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, August 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
- Propositions submitted by Llewellyn H. Jones: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors R.M. Badger, C.D. Anderson, N.R. Davidson,
H.J. Lucas, LP, and O.R. Wulf. [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 W. Albert Noyes, Jr. Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National Research Council to LP
RE: Explains that with the upcoming XII Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the XVI Conference of the International
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, both of which will be in New York in September of 1951, they are trying to invite a large
number of international scientists. Desires to know if the Institute would be interested in inviting a foreign scientist
for the summer or fall of 1951, or if the Institute even ha
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