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April - General
  • REPRINT 000617 Bailey, M. and A. F. Wells, (April 1951). The structures of inorganic oxy-acids: the crystal structure of selenic acid. Journal of the Chemical Society 217: 968-973.
  • The structure of proteins: Two hydrogen-bonded helical configurations of the polypeptide chain. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 205-210. [Linus Pauling, Robert B. Corey, and H. R. Branson] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.8]
  • Atomic coordinates and structure factors for two helical configurations of polypeptide chains. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 3235-240. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 19519p.9]
  • The structure of synthetic polypeptides. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 241-250. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.10]
  • The pleated sheet, a new layer configuration of polypeptide chains. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 251-256. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.11]
  • The structure of feather rachis keratin. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 256-261. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.12]
  • The structure of hair, muscle, and related proteins. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 261-271. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.13]
  • The structure of fibrous proteins of the collagen-gelatin group. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 272-281. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.14]
  • The polypeptide-chain configuration in hemoglobin and other globular proteins. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (April - May 1951): 282-285. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.15]
  • Article: “Dr. Pauling Defies Gag...”, Science and Education, April 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955:, Box #6.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Demands U.H. Renew Invitation” ,Publication Unknown, April 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955, Box #6.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Speak on Hydrogen Bomb”, Pasadena (California) Herald, April 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Publication: Monthly Review, April 1951. [Filed under LP Peace: (Non-Pauling Peace Materials: Publications and Newsletters (Ai-Ne)), Box #8.007, Folder #7.13]
  • Article: “Dr. Pauling Winds McElrath Support”, IMUA Spotlight. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.008, Folder #8.11]
  • Bill for toll service and telegrams from April 19th - May 14th for $10.82. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Bill from the Adohr Milk Farms, Inc. to LP for $4.40. Handwritten note: “Pd May 25, 1951.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Non-Pauling Manuscript: B. Gunnar Bergman and David P. Shoemaker, “The Space Group of the sigma-FeCr Crystal Structure,” for the Journal of Chemical Physics. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.14]


April 1
  • REPRINT 001458 Williams, H. J., F. G. Foster and E. A. Wood, 1 April 1951. Observation of magnetic domains by the Kerr effect. The Physical Review 82.1: 119-120.
  • REPRINT 001821 Bloch I, Hull MH Jr., Broyles AA, Bouricius WG, Freeman BE, Breit G. 1951. Coulomb functions for reactions of protons and alpha-particles with the lighter nuclei. Review of Modern Physics 23 (2): 147-182.
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Fascism Wins Again; Glugg’s Act Upheld”, Honolulu (Hawaii) Wrecker, April 1, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder 6.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.4]
  • Typescript: California Institute of Technology, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry: Investigations of the molecular structures of certain compounds of boron by the method of electron diffraction, by Kenneth Hedberg and Verner Schomaker. Technical Report No. 1, April 1, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted Materials re: Structural Chemistry, 1928-1968), Box #1.002, Folder #2.12]
  • Note from LP to Mrs. Bilger RE: Explains that he thinks the Board of Regents will reinstate the invitation in time for LP to come to the dedication some time in May. Says that he thinks he should still come at that time even if they don’t reinstitute it, because he would still get the chance to speak before the Hawaiian Section, the Chemistry Seminar, and the Chemistry Club. Talks about his daughter-in-laws relations to John D. Rockefeller and Cyprus Hall McCormick. Tells her that he has written a letter to Judge McLaughlin. [Letter from Bilger to LP March 29, 1951, note from Bilger to LP April 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Bill from the Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. to AHP for $20.97. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Bill from B. R. Dysart, M.D. to LP for $5.00. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Note from Prof. E.B. Wilson to LP RE: Informs him he is sending his papers to press. He writes about the editing process. [Letter from LP to Wilson March 27, 1951][Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder # 19.4]


April 2
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Buckley, Crystallography Laboratory, The University (Manchester, England), RE: Thanks him for the list of errata for his book. States that he met Dr. Buckley in the spring of 1930 when he worked in Manchester. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from LP to Murray Vernon King RE: Thanks King for his letter and says that he does not feel he can be of much help by giving advice. Discusses the protein structure papers that he and Dr. Corey will be publishing soon. [Letter from King to LP March 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (King, Vernon M.), #198.11]
  • Letter from M. Haissinsky, Institut du Radium, to LP RE: Discusses his difficulty in obtaining a visa so that he can visit the U.S. [Letter from LP to Haissinsky March 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Levy, Educational Testing Service, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter and states that she looks forward to talking with LP in the summer. [Letter from LP to Levy March 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from LP to Emily Lehan, Consultant, National Committee for Resettlement of Displaced Professionals, Inc., RE: Says that he does not have any projects that could effectively utilize the skills of the men she inquired about. Asks for the personal data sheets for physical chemists or physicists who have been trained in x-ray diffraction and crystal structure analysis. [Letter from Lehan to LP March 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from Emily Lehan, Consultant, National Committee for Resettlement of Displaced Professionals, to LP RE: In confirmation of their telephone conversation, says that she would like to arrange an appointment with LP when he is in the East in April. [Letter from Lehan to LP April 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from LP to Francis M. McClenahan RE: Informs McClenahan that Caltech does not carry out the type of work that he described in his letter [Letter from McClenahan to LP March 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to John Moore RE: Thanks him for a copy of the letter he submitted to the newspapers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from J. E. Stareck, United Chromium, Incorporated, to LP RE: Asks for comments about a proposed letter to the editor of Physical Review entitled, “Nuclear Structure and Negative Principal of Quantum Numbers.” [Letter from LP to Stareck April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to E. Bright Wilson, Jr., RE: Says that, unfortunately, it seems to be impossible for him to accept the appointment at Harvard because of the work that he is doing with proteins. [Letters from Wilson to LP March 21, 1951, April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilson, E. Bright (Jr.)), #438.5]
  • Letter from LP to E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, RE: States that even though he has felt rather unfavorable about Williamson, he is sure that the social security system deserves serious study. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilson, E. Bright (Jr.)), #438.5]
  • Note from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: Confirms an appointment with LP on April 10th, and dinner that night with LP and AHP. [Letter from LP to Freeman March 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1951), #439.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George H. Coleman, Kresge-Hooke Scientific Library, Wayne University, RE: Discusses plans for his visit to Ethyl Corporation, as arranged by Drs. Kurt and Coleman. States that he and his wife will be staying with Dr. And Mrs. Epel and that he will write to him regarding his arrival on Sunday. [Letter from Coleman to LP March 27, 1951, Telegram from LP to Epel April 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. O. Edward Kurt, Ethyl Corporation, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states he is looking forward to visit to the Ethyl laboratories. Informs him that he will be staying with Dr. Epel. [Letter from Kurt to LP March 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Asks Hawaii Bid Renewal”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, April 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Check from AHP to Ray K. Nakamura for $145.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Georg Jensen Inc for $109.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Typescript: Statement on Talk with Mr. Okrand, [re: University of Hawaii controversy] April 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a.13] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, April 2, 1951. [re: University of Hawaii controversy] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a.14] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Leonora N. Bilger, Chairman of the Hawaiian Section of the American Chemical Society, Chemistry Department at the University of Hawaii, cc: Mr. Emery, RE: Says that he is sure she has heard that the University of Hawaii has withdrawn his invitation to speak at the dedication of the new chemistry building. Explains that he has written to the Board of Regents explaining his belief that they should renew the invitation. Says that he would like her to arrange for a meeting of the Hawaiian Section of the American Chemical Society that he can speak at. Gives her dates that he can speak and sends photographs and biological information in case she needs them for publicity about the meeting. [Note from Bilger to LP April 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the Editor of the Honolulu Star Bulletin, RE: Discusses the article from the Star Bulletin, “Lawyer Claims Pauling Balked at Taking Oath,” about which LP says Mr. Engelbright did not tell the whole truth. Explains that he is not a Communist and that he swore to this in front of the State Senate Committee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Demands U.H. Renew Invitation”, Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Chemist Urges Hawaii to Renew Bid”, Los Angeles Times. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling University of Hawaii Leftist Charges Hit”, Los Angeles Evening Tribune. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.6]
  • Bill from Fashion Cleaners to AHP for $3.46. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E.B. Wilson RE: Discusses the report of the proceeding for the calendar year 1950. States how he would like to have the report presented at the annual meeting and published. [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


April 3
  • Letter from LP to F. L. Avera, Director of Research, Rosefield Packing Co., RE: States that he does not recall seeing her atlas of electronic energies. States that he has read parts of the Syrkin and Dyatkina book and that he does not think his argument is valid. Discusses the molecular structure of carbon dioxide further. [Letter from Avera to LP March 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1951), #12.17]
  • Note from Joseph Capsin to LP RE: Tells LP that, according to a University of Hawaii staff member, LP has a lot of friends at the university. States that he is glad that LP is not taking this sitting down and recalls past incidences concerning Sinclair. [Letter from LP to Capsin April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
  • Letter from William Cochran to LP RE: Inquires about visiting LP’s laboratory, as they had discussed the previous year. [Letters from LP to Cochran October 3, 1950, April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from H. B. Klevens, Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Referring to their previous correspondence, discusses carbon-nitrogen double bonds. [Letter from LP to Klevens March 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1951), #200.16]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: Asks his opinion on a manuscript for an organic chemistry textbook written by the unknown L. N. Ferguson. Attaches Corwin Hansch’s report on the manuscript. There is a note in the upper right-hand corner of the letter: “sent to Winstein UCLA 4/11/51.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1951), #439.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall, Division of Biological Chemistry, American Chemical Society, cc: Robert B. Corey RE: Discusses what Dr. Corey and he would like to do at the symposium in regards to their presentations. States that he doubts that he will be able to attend a later conference. States that he might be able to stay over if it followed the International Congress of Chemistry. [Letters from Edsall to LP March 21, 1951, May 5, 1951, Letter from Corey to Edsall, March 30, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Edsall, John T.), #106.5 and LP Speeches: 1951s.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Demands Hawaii U. Retract ‘Slur’”, Pasadena (California) Independent, April 3, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder 6.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.9]
  • Handwritten memo from DHC & JRV to LP RE: Outlines six points regarding Fractionalized OPG for Brooke General Hospital. There is no fractionalized OPG on hand currently, need to know what size molecular weight would be most desirable, etc. [Letter from Iriving Gray to LP March 22, 1951, Letter from LP to Irving Gray April 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Check from AHP to Lanz for $116.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Memo from LP to President DuBridge, cc: Mr. Fiedler RE: Informs him that the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation is going to announce its fellowships on April 16th and that Mr. Fiedler should prepare to issue a statement about CIT. Discusses the CIT men who received fellowships. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Letter from Wesley M. Noble to Mr. Alden H. Emery, Secretary of the American Chemical Society, cc: LP RE: Says that he read in the newspaper that morning about the withdrawal of LP’s invitation to speak at the University of Hawaii because of his affiliations with un-American associations. Asks Emery to take action to come to the defense of LP. [Letter from Emery to Noble April 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Note from Yvonne Prodis to LP RE: Explains that as a teacher of LP’s children, she noticed the sense of loyalty, dignity, and straightforwardness that she also sees in LP’s reply to the University of Hawaii. Expresses her admiration for the stand LP is taking. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Margaret L. Amos to LP RE: Tells LP that she liked his letter to the Board of Regents and that she agrees with LP’s ideas about the right of an individual to keep his political beliefs to himself. Note by LP: “Ansd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Gregg M. Sinclair, President of the University of Hawaii, cc: Board of Regents, RE: Says that he has received Sinclair’s March 28th letter stating that the Board of Regents has withdrawn LP’s invitation to speak at the dedication of their chemistry building. Explains the lack of courtesy that he feels Sinclair has shown to him. Encloses copies of letter that he sent to the Board of Regents. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the President of the Chemistry Club in the Chemistry Department at the University of Hawaii, RE: Says that he is planning to come to Honolulu that spring and was hoping to be able to give a talk to their Chemistry Club. Says that he talked to Mrs. Bilger about this the day before. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Benjamin E. Gordon RE: Thanks Gordon for his letter. Explains that he has been trying to get the University of Hawaii to change their decision. Says that he is planning to go to Hawaii next month regardless of whether or not they decide to renew the invitation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Demands Re-Invitation”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Varied Views Expressed on 9-0 Decision”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Much as it may have been overworked...”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “On Pauling Issue”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Asks Regents Renew UH Invitation”, The Honolulu Advertiser. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.8]
  • Letter from LP to Anita and Linus RE: Explains that he and AHP are not going to Peru. Encloses copies of his correspondence with the Regents of the University of Hawaii and says that he plans to visit Hawaii regardless of whether or not they renew his invitation. Discusses his plans to speak at the dedications of the Massachusetts General Hospital’s new research building and DuPont Company’s new chemistry laboratory. Tells them that Linda is having her missing tooth fixed and that Crellin has decided not to go back to Chadwick because of homesickness. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr., 1945-1956), Box #5.037, Folder #37.5]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Asks him to send any clippings from the New York papers that might discuss his disagreements with the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. [Letter from Moe to LP April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Thanks him for sending him copies of the congratulatory letters to Corey and Tyler, informs him that they are very glad to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship. [Note from Moe to LP March 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]


April 4
  • Note from Joseph Capsin to LP RE: Encloses a newspaper clipping concerning the University of Hawaii affair. [Letter from LP to Capsin April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
  • Letter from Fernando L. Carraro to LP RE: Inquires about the relationship between electronegativity and specific resistance of metals and electronegativity and viscosity of elements. [Letter from LP to Carraro May 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1951), #74.19]
  • Letter from LP to T. P. Dwyer RE: Says that he was pleased to learn that Dwyer’s results will be published and tells him about his work on protein structures. [Letter from Dwyer to LP March 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16]
  • Letter from Marshall Gates, Assistant Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Asks LP to provide his comments on the enclosed manuscript entitled, “The Hydrogen Positions in Uranium Hydride by Neutron Diffraction,” by R. E. Rundle. Note: “Ret’d by LP & mailed 4/11/51.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Pepinsky RE: States that the documents can be more effectively used by Dr. Schomaker and that he’s looking forward to talking with him about molecular structure calculations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Editor, Scientific American, RE: States that a recent article claiming to have developed the structure of water is not entirely valid, and that much of the evidence has already been published in LP’s books and several of the sources he used. [Letter from Flanagan to LP April 17, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Scientific American), #374.9]
  • Letter from LP to Jay Stewart, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society), Ohio State University, RE: Encloses his hotel bill. States that he will send him a requisition for 50 copies of his reprint, at 50 cents each, in a few days. [Reprint order April 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.3]
  • Telegram from LP to Professor William Lipscomb RE: States that AHP and he will arrive in Minneapolis on Wednesday, April 11 at 8:41P.M. Asks him to make a reservation for them. States that he will leave Minneapolis early Friday morning. [Telegram from Lipscomb to LP April 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.5]
  • Telegram from LP to Hotel Benjamin Franklin RE: Asks them to reserve a double room from April 18-22. States that he will be attending meetings of the American Philosophical Society. Asks them to wire confirmation. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. H. Means, Medical Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: States that the other day he sent a telegram to Dr. Means, accepting the invitation to take part in the dedication ceremony of the new Research Building. States that he can talk on the subject of “Molecular Structure and Medical Research.” States that he hopes this belated decision does not inconvenience Dr. Means but that he wrote to him immediately after learning he would not be able to attend the Fifth South American Congress of Chemistry. States that he has been invited to participate in the dedication of a new chemistry laboratory at the DuPont Company in Wilmington on May 10, 1951. States that he looks forward to his visit. [Letter from Means to LP April 4, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.11]
  • Letter from Dr. J. H. Means, Medical Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: States that he is delighted LP can take part in their program. Informs LP that he will speak from 11:00-11:30A.M. on the title he submitted. [Letter from LP to Means April 4, 1951, Letter from Means to LP April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.11]
  • Telegram: reservation request at Hay Adams House, Washington DC beginning April 22nd. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, University of Texas – Medical Branch, RE: Returns proof of the article on oxypolygelatin. States they would like to have 600 reprints. [Letter from Leake to LP March 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $150.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to Argosy Book Store for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from John Herman to the President of the University of Hawaii and the Board of Regents, RE: Informs them that LP was asked to write a foreword for his new book, “What Makes Uranium Tick.” Explains that the book attacked Communism and that LP was sympathetic with their efforts. Explains that LP was denounced by the Russians for being in the pay for “Capitalistic Imperialism of America.” [Letter from unknown sender to Herman April 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the Board of Regents at the University of Hawaii, RE: Asks them to hold a special meeting to discuss renewing their invitation to him. Provides them with dates that he would be available to come to Honolulu. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the members of the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology, RE: Gives information about his dealings with the Board of Regents at the University of Hawaii. Explains his plans to make a trip to Honolulu and says that he thinks the Regents will reinstate the invitation to him. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from John Moore to LP RE: In top margin of a letter from Moore to his “Friend Carruthers,” Moore asks LP if there is anyone in Pasadena that might like to help with a poetry publication. Encloses a copy of a poem, “Dream and Reality.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Charlton Lewis to The Regents at the University of Hawaii, cc: President Gregg M. Sinclair and Prof. Leonora N. Bilger RE: Expresses that the newspaper articles about LP are disturbing to those who actually know him. Suggests that they take a few minutes to talk with him and says that after doing so, he believes they will realize their mistakes. Discusses LP’s beliefs and asks them to set the record straight. Handwritten note on 3rd page: “Linus: I thought you might like a copy of this for your file. Tony.” Handwritten note on 1st page by LP: “Ansd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. R. EcElrath, RE: Says that he does not think he understands the situation in Hawaii enough to make a public statement beyond the statements in the letters that he’s sent. Thanks him for his offer to broadcast a tape recording. [Telegram from McElrath to LP, No Date] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sam Naiditch, RE: Thanks Naiditch for his letter of March 17th and for the clippings that he enclosed. Explains that he doesn’t think there is anything that can be done about the University of Hawaii’s decision not to keep him around. Says that he will keep on the lookout for possible jobs for him. Asks if he has written to the Placement Office of CIT. Suggests that Naiditch consider taking a research job with Johnston. Explains his plans to speak in Hawaii. [Letter from Naiditch to LP March 17, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Hawaii U. Delays Action in Dedication Snub Row,” The Independent, (Pasadena). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.10]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “‘Imua Spotlight’ Out in New Form,” Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.11]
  • Bill from Bullock’s Wilshire for $25.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from the Secretary of the Alumni Association of the California Institute of Technology to LP RE: Acknowledges his $10.00 contribution to the CalTech Alumni Fund. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]


April 5
  • Note from Arthhur Furst, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of San Francisco, to LP RE: In response to the political problems LP is experiencing, tells LP that they still have a “warm feeling for [him] as a humanitarian as well as a great chemist.” Tells LP not to use up his valuable time by replying to this letter. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
  • Letter from LP to John Herman RE: Returns his interesting manuscript and provides his comments. States that he does not need to be thanked in the beginning of the book because he did not spend a lot of time examining it. [Note from Herman to LP April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from LP to Shirley Steinman, Associate Editor, Journal of Arts, Sciences, and Professions, RE: Says that he had hoped to write an article for the Journal of Arts and Sciences, but that has not had the time to devote the thought to the problem. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to President T. W. J. Taylor, University College of the West Indies, RE: States that his friends from the University of Chicago, Harrison Brown and Leo Szilard, are hoping to meet with him while they are in Jamaica. States that he hopes to be able to visit Taylor in the near future. [Letter from Taylor to LP April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
  • Telegram from Bill Lipscomb to LP RE: States that they will meet them at the airport and states when and where the lectures will take place. [Telegram from LP to Lipscomb April 4, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Probers Charge Movie ‘Oscar Winners’ Aided Communist Cause”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, April 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder 6.3] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.13]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Holiday, Ferrer, Academy Winners, Put on Red List”, Los Angeles Daily News, April 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder 6.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Solons Also List Pauling, Atom Expert”, Pasadena (California) Independent, April 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.06, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from LP to Major Irving Gray, Brooke General Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center, RE: Pleased to learn about satisfactory outcome of animal studies on oxypolygelatin. Asks whether he would begin work with animals with fractionated oxypolygelatin or whether they would like to have immediately material that is satisfactory for use in patients and the amount of material needed. Would like to have advice on homogeneity and different number of fractions recommended. [Letter from Irving Gray to LP March 22, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Manuscript, Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, [re: HUAC and peace activities] April 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (California Senate Investigating Committee on Education, 1950-1951), Box #2.009, Folder #9.1]
  • Memo from LP to Mr. Newton RE: Suggests that Dr. J. Norton Wilson to serve as liaison officer with Industrial Associates and suggests that he might be appointed Professor of Chemistry as well. Says that he has not discussed this with the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering yet. In a post script, tells Newton that he just talked with Dr. Vinograd about Wilson and that he thinks Wilson is the ideal man for the job. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Offprint: “Statement by Linus Pauling, April 5, 1951.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (LP Passport Problems, 1945-1952), Box #2.002, Folder #2.4]
  • Letter from Gregg M. Sinclair to LP RE: Acknowledges the receipt of LP’s letter’s to the Board of Regents at the University of Hawaii. Says that he sent copies to all of the members of the Board of Regents. [Letter from LP to Sinclair April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Viktor Weinmayer, Jackson Laboratory, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his stand in behalf of world peace. Tells LP to please continue to refuse to be intimidated by the House Un-American Committee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Witchhunt Absurdity Shown at UH as Dr. Marsh Speaks,” Honolulu Wrecker. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “House Red Probers Cite Pauling, Caltech Teacher,” Los Angeles Examiner. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1948-1960. (House Committee on Un-American Activities), Box #2.040, Folder #40.7]


April 6
  • Note from Henry Bull, Medical School, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Asks for LP’s help in finding a new place to conduct research. [Letter from LP to Bull April 11, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from LP to Joseph Capsin RE: Thanks him for the letters and the orchids. States that he is glad to see that both of the papers handled his letter to the Regents in a satisfactory way. Says that he hopes to thank him in person when he visits Honolulu. [Notes from Capsin to LP April 3, 1951, April 4, 1951, April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
  • Letter from LP to William Cochran RE: States that they are looking forward to Cochran’s visit on May 7th. [Letter from Cochran to LP May 3, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from Sir Charles Goodeve, President, Faraday Society, to LP RE: Inquires if LP has considered joining the Faraday Society. Discusses the activities, journal, and esteemed reputation of the Faraday Society. [Letter from LP to Goodeve May 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1951), #128.16]
  • Note from John Herman to LP RE: States that he hopes that LP changes his mind about writing the foreword to his book. Discusses other matters related to his book. Attaches a letter that he wrote to the University of Hawaii. [Letters from LP to Herman April 5, 1951, April 11, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from [Algna Bailey] to Dr. Philip D. Morrison, Cornell University, RE: Discusses his devotion to the cause that Dr. Morrison supports, world peace. The following letter is at the bottom: Letter from [Algna Bailey] to LP RE: Asks LP to accept this copy of his letter to Dr. Morrison as a letter to LP. States that he is quite tired and that he hopes LP will understand. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Morrison, Philip), #250.1]
  • Letter from LP to Carl Sauer, University of California at Berkeley, RE: Says that he has checked up on the source of the mammoth tusk that was used to obtain the x-ray data. Discusses this subject further. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from M. L. Vest, Department of Mathematics, West Virginia Academy of Science, to LP RE: Withdraws an invitation to speak at the Academy. Several groups protested LP’s scheduled appearance, and Vest feels cancellation will avoid embarrassment by all parties. [Letter from LP to Vest April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1951), #427.11]
  • Letter from LP to Jeffries Wyman, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, RE: Discusses the ideas Wyman presented in his manuscript regarding the steric hindrance explanation of the heme-heme interactions in hemoglobin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1951), #443.19]
  • Letter from Arthur Cherkin, Vice President and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc, to Margaret H. Sloan, MD, Professional Assistant, National Research Council, cc: LP RE: Sends information on the storage stability of 5% oxypolygelatin in Normal Saline and the 24-hour excretion of oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Check from AHP to Charles L. Loos for $7.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Dr. B.R. Dysart for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Dr. Jud R. Scholtz for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $12.92. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $10.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Richfield Oil Corporation for $13.72. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $18.19. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $10.18. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Pasadena Pool Maintenance Company for $20.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Union Oil Company of California for $4.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to The Alderman Company for $20.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $9.28. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from Robert Duncan of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association to LP, RE: Statements of premiums and accumulations under LP’s annuity contract for the year 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents, 1930-1991), Box #4.042, Folder #42.7]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. George Baitsell, Yale University, RE: Asks him to telegraph him the names and addresses of the officers of the Sigma Xi Chapter Club in Honolulu. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from J. Frank McLaughlin, Judge at the United States District Court Territory of Hawaii, to LP RE: Explains the reasons why he thinks it would be unwise for the University of Hawaii to renew its invitation to LP to speak at the dedication of their new Chemistry Building. Encloses a copy of an essay entitled: “World Revolution: Marx and Stalin” delivered to the Social Science Association of Honolulu by Paul S. Buchanan, Dean of Faculties and Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawaii. Says that when he comes to Hawaii in May, he would be pleased to have LP call upon him. Says that he did not know LP’s uncle, J.U. Campbell, Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court of Oregon. [Letter from LP to McLaughlin March 30, 1951, April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the Board of Regents at the University of Hawaii, cc: Judge McLaughlin RE: Discusses the carbon copy he received of the letter mailed to them by Charlton Lewis that suggests LP come to Hawaii to talk with them about the problem of renewing his invitation. Explains that he is willing to answer any questions under oath. Gives the dates that he would be available to meet with them in Hawaii. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to the Gentlemen at the United Press, RE: Discusses the newspaper articles that were printed about him in the Los Angeles Times and th Pasadena Independent. Explains that he received an official letter from the University of Hawaii concerning the situation and that the statement that the press made saying that LP was unfit to dedicate a chemistry building was not made by the University and will no doubt cause him financial loss. Asks them to provide him with a reliable statement about the source of their news release. [Letter from L.B. Mickel to LP April 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “‘I Carry on Patriotic Duty,’ Says New Pauling Statement,” Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.14]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Insists He Swore He Wasn’t a Red,” Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.14]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Flays House Group Over Red Link,” The Independent, (Pasadena). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Hearing Held Tomorrow on Pauling Issue,” Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Situation Analyzed,” Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Expediency vs. Moral Duty,” Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.16]
  • Letter from Robert M. Duncan, Actuary of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, to LP RE: Gives an annual statement of premiums and accumulation under LP’s annuity contract for 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Insurance Documents, 1930-1991), Box #4.042, Folder #42.7]
  • Handwritten note from Crellin Pauling to LP and AHP RE: Invites them to the operetta Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan on April 13th and 14th. Tells them his grades for the month and says that he thinks they would have been higher if he had not been ill. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family; (Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin pauling, 1930-1995, No Date.), Box #5.048, Folder #48.3]
  • Letter from J.N. Ewert, Security Officer, to the District Chief of the Los Angeles Ordnance Distrist, RE: Asks for his cooperation in expediting the clearance on the attached Personnel Security Questionnaires, because those staff members listed will be working on the new research project he discussed earlier that week with Mr. G.W. Green. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from J.K. Lilly, President of Eli Lilly and Company, to LP RE: Informs LP that his March 30th letter to Eli Lilly has been sent to him for reply since Eli is out of the city. Appreciates that LP gave them the opportunity to review his side of the controversy with the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.029]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Discusses his correspondence with Dr. Melvin. Includes letters from Melvin to Moe and Moe to Melvin discussing the finer details of Melvin’s fellowship award. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]


April 7
  • Letter from the Trustees of the American Alumni Fund to the Balliol men in America RE: Asks for contributions. [Letter from LP to Biddle May 7, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from Joseph Capsin to LP RE: Encloses cables and newspaper clippings. Asks LP to send a photograph of himself so that Capsin can hang it in his study. Encloses money to cover shipping costs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “ASUH-Sponsored Student Hearing on Pauling Case at 1 P.M. Today”, University of Hawaii Ka Leo, April 7, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder 6.3]
  • Check from AHP to Fuller Brush Company for $7.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to Linda Pauling for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John H. Beaumont, President of the Hawaii Chapter of Sigma Xi, Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Hawaii, cc: Dr. C. F. Poole and Dr. D. Elmo Hardy RE: Informs him that the opportunity has arose for him to have a chance to speak before the University of Hawaii Chapter of Sigma Xi. Explains that he has decided to come to Honolulu at his own expense, even though the Board of Regents has withdrawn the invitation for him to speak at the dedication of the new chemistry building. Says that he will be available to come between May 20th and June 5th and the topic of his speech will be “The Structure of Hemoglobin.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Riley Allen, Editor of the Star Bulletin, RE: Refers to a statement that Allen made in Ka Leo O Hawaii on April 3rd about LP’s refusal to state under oath to the investigating committee that he was not a Communist. Explains that this information is wrong and that LP indeed swore under oath to a statement he made saying that he was not Communist. [Letter from Allen to LP April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Postcard from John O’Gorman to LP RE: Says that people like LP have helped give him courage and have a personal claim in part of his victory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Offprint: “ASUH Hearing on Linus Pauling Incident”, [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “A Letter on ‘Freedom of the Press”, Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.17]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Mum on Dr. Pauling,” Los Angeles Examiner. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.18]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. O.E. Reynolds, Office of Naval Research, Navy Department RE: Answers his questions about what they will need to help in their research before the official start date of the grant, which is July 1. Mentions the papers that he and Corey are writing for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concerning the research they are doing. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: “the Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides”, Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963), Box #14.032, Folder #32.1]


April 8
  • Note from M. Auramy Melvin to LP RE: Thanks LP for his assistance in applying for the Geiggenheim Fellowship. Expresses his hope that the situation in Europe does not explode. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from Frederick G. Sawyer, Administrator, Air and Water Research, Stanford Research Institute, to LP RE: States that for the past year or so Stanford Research Institute has asked for his advice, etc related to the smog problem and appreciates his help. Sends his individually numbered copy of the Third Interim Report on the smog problem in Los Angeles County and asks for comments. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: smog in Los Angeles County, 1949-1956), Box #10.007, Folder #7.2]
  • Letter from S. Naiditch to LP RE: Encloses clippings to show the strong stand that students are taking against the regents. Says that he will try to get a copy of Bachman’s statements to the student council. Explains that the faculty have been silenced by the ruling that the regents issued on January 17th which states that whenever anyone discredits the University, the Board of Regents may take action, including suspension or dismissal. Says that he is not sure what Mrs. B’s opinion is. Informs LP that he has a child due in November. [Letter from LP to Naiditch May 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Hints Honolulu Visit Despite Rebuff by U. of H.,” The Honolulu Advertiser. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951), Box #2.007, Folder #7.19]


April 9
  • Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte, Institute for Advanced Study, RE: Discusses his problems with the Regents of the University of Hawaii, who withdrew their invitation to LP to dedicate a chemistry laboratory. States that he has decided to fight this and that he hopes they will reconsider their decision at their next meeting. Encloses copies of his correspondence with the Regents. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP April 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1955), #6.21] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Ernest Becker, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Informs him that data about the interatomic distances and bond angles of fulvene have not yet been obtained so he cannot give detailed responses to Becker’s questions. Replies to Becker’s question as best he can. [Lettter from Becker to LP January 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from Joseph Capsin to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter and explains why he sends LP the newspaper clippings. [Letter from LP to Capsin April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
  • Letter from LP to Alan Gregg RE: Concerns the Spitzer affair and publicity it received. Tells Gregg about his protein structure project. [Letter from Gregg to LP January 30, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
  • Letter from LP to Mary Lewis RE: Says that he is sorry that Dick is having trouble. States that does not think his character reference will be effective because he does not have any special knowledge but that will do anything he can to help. Mentions that AHP and he may stop by Tuscon when they drive to Oklahoma in June. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17
  • Letter from LP to J. E. Stareck, United Chromium, Inc., RE: Says that he has read the manuscript but that he will not have a chance to study it. Suggests he contact Maria Mayer at the University of Chicago because she knows a great deal about the topic. [Letter from Stareck to LP April 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from President T. W. J. Taylor, University College of the West Indies, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter and says that he has already met with Harrison Brown, but has heard nothing about Leo Szilard yet. States that he hopes that LP will be able to visit as he mentioned in his letter. [Letters from LP to Taylor April 5, 1951, May 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
  • Letter from W. H. Taylor, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Says that the two authors of the papers on hydroxyproline should discuss the possibility of joint publication while in Stockholm. [Letters from LP to Taylor, March 21, 1951 and May 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, W. H.), #405.8]
  • Letter from LP to M. L. Vest, Department of Mathematics, West Virginia Academy of Science, RE: Expresses his disgust that the West Virginia Academy of Science decided to withdraw its invitation to LP to give the principal address at the annual meeting of the Academy. Discusses the matter in great deal, emphasizing that he restricts his speech to scientific matters when he has been invited to speak about scientific subjects. [Letter from Vest to LP, April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1951), #427.11]
  • Letter from E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, to LP RE: States that he is extremely sorry that LP cannot accept the appointment at Harvard. [Letter from LP to Wilson April 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilson, E. Bright (Jr.)), #438.5]
  • Letter from Dr. J. H. Means, Medical Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: States that he already applied to LP’s telegram and informs LP that he is on the program. [Letter from LP to Means April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Travesty”, Los Angeles Daily News, April 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Airline ticket, issued: LA, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit for April 11-15 [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.9]
  • Check from AHP to Manor Market for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from LP to J. M. Eakins RE: Apologizes for the delay in his reply and states that he has gotten behind in answering his mail. Writes that he was an initiating sponsor of the American Peace Crusade but that he has not been an active member since then because of the distance between the East and West Coasts of the country. Encloses a statement that he issued a few days ago that will answer the question in his letter. [Letter from Eakins to LP February 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Am)), Box #4.009, Folder #9.6]
  • Letter from LP to J. W. Eichinger, Florida State University, RE: Says he is pleased to learn that Eichinger is using his text, College Chemistry. Discusses the use of the words “form” and “formality” in the text. [Letter from Eichinger to LP February 7, 1951, Letter from LP to Frantz April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.7]
  • Letter from LP to Harper Frentz, Pasadena City College, RE: Explains that he has received a letter from Jack Eichinger regarding a statement about the use of the term “formality” in LP’s text, College Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Eichinger April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.7]
  • Memo from LP to President DuBridge RE: Returns the material that DuBridge sent him sometime ago. Says that the February 2nd letter signed by Cloyd H. Marvin describes the American Chemical Society as a commercially sponsored organization and LP thinks that the Society would object to this description. Discusses the questions connected with the activity of the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. [Note from DuBridge to LP, No Date] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Letter from Riley H. Allen, Editor of the Honolulu Star Bulletin, to LP RE: Says that he is forwarding LP’s letter to the college newspaper and is calling attention to the editor of Ka Leo O Hawaii that LP swore under oath that he is not a Communist. [Letter from LP to Allen April 7, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Wesley N. Noble RE: Thanks Noble for writing to Mr. Emery and urging the American Chemical Society to take some action in connection with the withdrawal of LP’s invitation to speak at the University of Hawaii. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to President Gregg M. Sinclair, University of Hawaii, RE: Thanks Sinclair for his April 5th letter and says that he is glad to know that the delay in his writing to LP was due to clerical error. Explains that he thinks that the University of Hawaii will benefit by reinstituting LP’s invitation. Says that he will do his best to prevent the University from being embarrassed during his visit to Honolulu. Says that he will visit Honolulu also to speak before other scientific groups. Asks if he may offer any information that Sinclair can use at his next meeting of the Board of Regents. [Letter from Sinclair to LP April 5, 1951] [Letter from Sinclair to LP April 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Judge M. McLaughlin RE: Asks McLaughlin to reconsider his decision to vote against the reissue of LP’s invitation. Discusses the 3 reasons that McLaughlin gave in his letter for the action that he contemplates taking. Tells him that he has read the essay: “World Revolution: Marx to Stalin,” by Dean Bachman. Says that he believes that Bachman has the right to express his political opinions, and so does he. [Letter from McLaughlin to LP April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from James R. Pay to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending him the copies of his correspondence with the Board of Regents and Judge McLaughlin from the University of Hawaii. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Gregg M. Sinclair, President of the University of Hawaii, to LP RE: Tells LP that he had copies of LP’s April 4th and 6th letters to each member of the Board of Regents. [Letter from LP to the Board of Regents April 4, 1951, April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Joseph Ezaki, President of the Chemistry Club at the University of Hawaii, RE: Invites LP to speak before the club during his visit to Honolulu. Says that the students of the university realize the injustice that has been done to him and hope that he will be able to dedicate the new chemistry building. Note by LP: “Ansd.” [Letter from LP to Ezaki April 30, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “UH Student Council Plans Pauling Action”, The Honolulu Advertiser. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Names and Addresses Please!” Honolulu Star-Bulletin. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.21]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Notifies him that there has been nothing in the papers about his disputes with the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Compliments him on his letters to the board, looks forward to seeing him at the American Philosophical Society meetings. [Letter from LP to Moe April 3, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E.B. Wilson RE: Thanks him for informing him that the letters had gone out to press. He writes about different ideas and styles of punctuation and editing. [Letter from E.B. Wilson April 1, 1951][ Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E.B. Wilson RE: He asks for a number of reprints from the April and May issues fo the Proceedings. He instructs how he would like the covers and where the papers should be billed and shipped to.[ Filed under LP Science: ( National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from Fred E. Wright to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter, and states that they are pleased to receive his report as chairman of the Editorial Board. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


April 10
  • Letter from LP to Allan M. Butler, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: Agrees with Butler’s opinion that the American Peace Crusade has not turned out as he expected it to turn out. Encloses a statement that he issued to the newspapers concerning his own sponsorship of peace activities. As to the people Butler asks about, LP says that he only remembers Mr. Abbot Simon and gives his opinion of him. [Letter from Butler to LP February 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Butler, Allan), #33.13]
  • Letter from McDannell Brown, Attorney at Law, to LP RE: Asks LP to serve on a sponsoring committee at Reed College. Encloses a draft of a proposed letter to Reed parents and an article from Christian Science Monitor about Reed’s unusual success in training scientists. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from LP to R. Daudel, Centre de Chimie Theorique de France, RE: Encloses a letter that gives him permission to work at Caltech in the Gates and Crellin Laboratories during the coming summer. Discusses his work on molecular structure. [Letters from Daudel to LP March 8, 1951, 5-51] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline), #89.6]
  • Letter from LP to Conference Board of Associated Research Councils RE: Discusses Dr. R. Daudel’s proposed visit to the U.S. during the summer of 1951. States that Dr. Daudel has made important contributions to the quantum theory of aromatic molecules. Says that Dr. Daudel’s methods are different from those in the U.S. so it would be worthwhile for him to talk with Professor Mulliken and Wheland, as well as LP. [Letter from Lam to LP April 17, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline), #89.6]
  • Letter from LP to Theodore Dunham, Jr. RE: States that he has not had time to think about the car and that he and AHP are taking an eastern trip for two weeks. Says that he hopes that Dunham will not mind if LP waits to talk with his family and gets back to him after their trip. [Letter from Dunham to LP April 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (DuMond, Jesse W.M.), #96.18]
  • Letter from LP to Rev. H. O. Jenkins RE: States that he was glad to hear from Jenkins and would be happy to give a recommendation. Gives Jenkins an update on his personal and professional life. Encloses copies of a letter of recommendation. [Letters from Jenkins to LP March 1, 1951, April 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1951), #192.17]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Emily Lehan, National Committee for Resettlement of Displaced Professionals, RE: Informs her that LP will be in Philadelphia from April 18 - April 22 and suggests that she might see him Wednesday afternoon. [Letter from Lehan to LP April 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from LP to Sister Mary Martinette, Mundelein College, RE: Apologizes that he did not reply to her letter from last year. Says that he is pleased that she enjoys using his text, General Chemistry, with her students. [Note from Martinette to LP January 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. McShan, Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin, RE: Says that McShan’s postulate seems reasonable and thanks him for the reprints. [Letter from McShan to LP November 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to A. G. Mezerik RE: Tells Mezerik that his idea for a book is excellent. LP states that he cannot commit to contributing a chapter due to his projects he is working on. [Letter from Mezerik to LP February 7, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to G. Raffaele, Enciclopedia Medica Italiana, RE: Regretfully informs Raffaele that he is unable to prepare an article on chemical bonds for the medical encyclopedia. [Letter from Raffaele to LP January 4, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1951), #340.16]
  • Letter from LP to Abraham Lederman, President, Teachers Union, RE: Apologizes that he was unable to get a message to him in time for the conference. States that he hopes that he can be of assistance in the future. [Letter from Lederman to LP March 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1951), #410.6]
  • Letter from LP to Sidney Weinbaum RE: Says that he has been having trouble with the University of Hawaii and that David Shoemaker is going to be an assistant professor at MIT. [Note from Weinbaum to LP April 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Weinbaum, Sidney, 1951), #433.6]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Bruno J. Zwolinski, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, RE: Apologizes for the delay in sending 50 copies of LP’s article, “The Significance of Chemistry to Man in the Modern World.” [Letter from Zwolinski to LP March 16, 1951, Letter from Zwolinski to Wulf, May 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Z: Correspondence, 1951), #468.8]
  • Telegram from LP to H. S. Gutowksy RE: States that AHP and he will arrive at the airport Friday morning at 11:29A.M. from Chicago. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.6]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Joseph N. Epel RE: States that he will arrive on Sunday evening at 6:25P.M. on American Airlines Flight 32 from Chicago. [Letter from LP to Coleman April 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.7]
  • Check from AHP to Fashion Cleaners for $3.46. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to The Society of Sigma Xi for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to Bennett Travel Company for $548.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to Caltech UMCA for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists for $8.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to American Crystallographic Association for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to California State Franchise Tax Board for $168.25. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to American Association of University Professors for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from LP to American Association of Scientific Workers for $2.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from LP to Harold L. Oram, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, RE: Informs him that he talked with Mr. Hutchins before the telegram arrived but that he had already left on his eastern trip. States that his secretary said that she thought they would take a favorable action in regards to the Bulletin grant application. Apologizes for the delay in his reply. [Telegram from Oram to LP March 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.3]
  • Letter from LP to the Board of Regents at the University of Hawaii RE: Refers to his offer to come to Hawaii in order to discuss the matter of the reinstitution of his invitation to speak at the dedication of the new chemistry building. Informs them that his plans for his eastern trip have changed. [Letter from Sinclair to LP April 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Telegram from Riley Allen, Editor of the Honolulu Star Bulletin, to LP RE: Tells LP that he is arriving on April 12th and would appreciate an interview. Handwritten note by LP: “Sent 4/10/51. Regret I leave for East tomorrow.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Harvey S. Mudd to LP RE: Thanks LP for his April 4th letter and attachments. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Gregg M. Sinclair, President of the University of Hawaii, to LP RE: Tells LP that he is having his letter typed and sent to the Regents. Says that if there is any further information that the Regents would like to have, he will notify LP immediately. [Letter from LP to Sinclair April 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Offers to Pay Way Here”, The Honolulu Advertiser. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.22]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Much Speculation on New Pauling Letter”, Ka Leo O Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling Case Probed in Lively Hearing”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.23] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “IMUA”, Ka Leo o Hawaii (University of Hawaii). [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Newspaper Clippings re: University of Hawaii incident, 1951.), Box #2.007, Folder #7.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Technique of Smear”, The Honolulu Advertiser. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1948-1960. (House Committee on Un-American Activities)), Box #2.040, Folder #40.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frederick D. Rossini RE: Agrees with his changes of c, N, F, and h as outlined in his earlier letter. [Letter from Rossini to LP February 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box #14.028, Folder #28.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E.B. Wilson RE: He asks for seven reprints from the articles in the May issue be sent to him in Philadelphia or Washington. [Filed under LP Science:( National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


April 11
  • Letter from LP to Henry Bull, Medical School, Northwestern University, RE: Says that he will contact Stafford Warren at UCLA medical school to see if there are any open positions. [Letters from Bull to LP April 6, 1951, April 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from LP to Stafford Warren, Dean, Medical School, University of California at Los Angeles, RE: Strongly recommends Henry Bull for a position at the medical school. [Letter from Magoun to LP April 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from Gregory S. Duboff to LP RE: States that he has postponed his cancer research project and that he needs more time to organize it and connect the right facts to each other. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16]
  • Letter from LP to John Herman RE: Thanks Dr. Herman for writing to the University of Hawaii on LP’s behalf and discusses this matter. Proposes that he look over Dr. Herman’s manuscript again at a later date because he did not have as much time to examine it as he would have liked. [Note from Herman to LP April 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Note from Jack B. McElhiney to LP RE: Expresses his sympathy that LP and his family are being unfairly attacked by the media. Relates his similar experiences to LP. Offers his moral support and continuing esteem to LP. [Letter from LP to McElhiney May 7, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Itinerary: Minneapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: Leave Los Angeles, arrive in Minneapolis at 8:42 PM; stay at Center for Continuation Study [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Jean Oliver, State University of New York, Medical Center at New York College of Medicine, to LP RE: Explains delay in answering his letter and applying for a grant for the blood substitute program which is in relation to retirement date and unfinished work. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Check from AHP to Peter Pauling for $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Memo dictated by LP to Dean Watson, cc: President DuBridge RE: Attaches a letter from Fankuchen in which he says that Dr. A. Taylor would like to emigrate to the U.S. LP says that Taylor has written a fine book on x-ray studies of metals and suggests serious consideration to be given to his possible appointment at CIT. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
  • Letter from William Lyman Stewart, Jr. to LP RE: Informs LP that he has received and read his April 4th letter with enclosures. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954), Box #2.005,