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September
  • Bill for toll service and telegrams from September 15th - October 12th for $10.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Configuration of polypeptide chains. Nature 168 (September 1951): 550-551. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1951p.18]
  • Letter from Dr. Luther P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, American Philosophical Society, to LP, RE: Invites him to attend the Autumn General Meetings of the society. Tells him where and when they will be held and what will happen at this year’s meeting. Explains that hotel rooms will be paid for by the society. Includes a card inviting him to RSVP and to stay at the Benjamin Franklin and a card notifying members of a proposed amendment to the by-laws of the society. Handwritten note on card explains that the portion to RSVP was returned on 10/1/57 and reservations have been made for November 7-10. [Letter from Conklin to LP, October 11, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box #14.011, Folder #11.2]
  • Notice of Delinquency from the Mira Loma Mutual Water Company to LP, RE: Informs LP that his $18.85 water service bill is late and unless it is paid by the end of September, the water will be shut off. Explains the details concerning the deadlines for paying water service bills. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Typescript of speech [originally meant to be mailed], RE: States that he has learned from newspaper reports that the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences, USSR has formally decided that the chemical theory of resonance is to be rejected as part of Soviet science and their chemists are not to use it. Writes to ask reconsideration of the matter. Note in upper right corner: “LP This should be checked carefully - especially the quotes & names. BW”. Note in upper margin in LP’s writing: “Dictated in Sept. 1951. Not sent.” [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Resonance Theory Controversy, 1949-1983), Box #2.003, Folder #3.1]
September 1  (Boston, MA)
  • Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of America Statement of Policy to Peter Pauling, RE: Insurance policy for September 1, 1951 through September 1, 1952. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: (Insurance Documents, 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.2]
  • Bill from Fashion Cleaners to LP for $12.30. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Bill from the Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. to AHP for $25.00. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • News Release, RE: Resonance theory controversy, Caltech News Bureau, September 1, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Resonance Theory Controversy, 1949-1983), Box #2.003, Folder 3.6]
  • Statement from LP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Co., RE: Provides them with water meter readings for LP’s property, corresponding to an $18.85 bill. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
September 2  (Boston, MA)
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Institute for Advanced Study, to LP, RE: Concerns the banning of LP’s resonance theory in the Soviet Union and expresses his dismay that they have done so. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte, September 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1955), #6.21]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Personalities in the News: Dr. Pauling Now Under Russ Fire; Rita Hayworth Files Divorce Suit”, Seattle Times, September 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Russ Academy Hits at Caltech’s Scientist Pauling”, Los Angeles Times, September 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Russ Denounce Pauling Theory as Anti-Soviet”, Pasadena (California) Independent, September 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Russians Hit Theory Held by U.S. Scientist Named in Red Probe”, Washington Star, September 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.8]
September 3  (Boston, MA)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Allan M. Butler to Mr. J. J. Joseph, National Council Arts, Sciences, and Professions, RE: Says that he is interested in plans for the proposed conference, but he think that rather than have it a Conference on Peace and Intellectual Freedom, it should be a Conference on Intellectual Freedom and Individuality. Explains 3 reasons for this change in title. Lists different subjects on intellectual freedom and the people associated with them. LP is associated with intellectual freedom in science. Explains that the conference should be positively constructive and not negatively critical. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Na - On)), Box #4.013, Folder #13.4]
  • Program: American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee Meeting. September 3-7, 1951. New York City. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.15]
  • Publication: Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry of the American Chemical Society. Abstracts of Papers Presented at New York, N.Y., September 3 to 7, 1951. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.15]
September 4  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, #Folder 1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Harold P. Westropp to Mr. Raymond Coll, Editor of the Advertiser Publishing Co., RE: Says that he used LP’s “College Chemistry” when he was struggling through qualitative analysis at the University of Hawaii two years ago. Discusses the situation regarding the withdrawal of LP’s invitation to speak at the dedication of the new chemistry building at the University of Hawaii and says that he heard LP’s lecture at Agee Auditorium when he visited Honolulu. Discusses Judge Metzger’s decision to reduce the bail of local alleged Communists. Expresses that he believes that if Metzger is not reappointed to the U.S. District Court it should only be for the reason that he was elevated to the Supreme Court. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Correspondence re: University of Hawaii, 1950-1954.), Box #2.005, Folder #5.3]
  • Letter from William N. Lipscomb, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, to LP, RE: At the request of Eddie Hughes, tells LP about Huxley’s results on frog sartorius muscle. States that at the present time he does not wish to accept more than a part-time job at the Argonne National Laboratory because he does not want to leave academic work. [Letter from LP to Lipscomb, June 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lipscomb, William N.), #217.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Secrets of Proteins Uncovered”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, September 4, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.13]
September 5  (New York, NY)
  • Check from AHP to Linda Pauling for $75.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Memo from the Washington Office of the Federation of American Scientists to FAS Council, Executive Committee, Advisory Panel, and Others, RE: “A Reminder: Immediate Action Needed on NSF.” Discusses the proposed funding cuts for the National Science Foundation and asks people to help by writing the Committee. A note from the Chairman, Lyle B. Borst, makes an appeal for contributions for the FAS. [Filed under LP Peace: (Federation of American Scientists, 1948-1993), Box #4.007, Folder #7.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Pierce Protein Mystery”, Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.13]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Unravel Protein’s Secrets”, New York Times, September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.10]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Conant Predicts No World War Will be Waged in Atomic Age”, Washington Star, September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nearer Secret of Rag, a Bone & Hank of Hair”, Los Angeles Daily News, September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
  • Pamphlet: “Equidistance Concept and Structure-Activity Relationship of Curarizing Drugs” By S. Loewe and S.C. Harvey. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
  • Program and Menu: American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee Banquet, New York, September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.11]
  • Program: American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee Banquet. New York. September 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.15]
September 6  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter and Invoice from Robert Dawson Agency to LP, RE: Change of insurance policy on automobiles and added endorsements to current American Automobile policy. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents, 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.2]
  • Letter from Arthur B. Simon, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP, RE: Says that he is sending a copy of chapter 13 of the Olson-Orlemann-Koch manuscript, but that chapter 14 is not ready. Handwritten note: “Ret’d Express Col. October 17, 1951 (direct).” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1951), #439.9]
  • Letter from Elizabeth M. Slingerland, c/o M. E. Balling, to LP and Robert B. Corey, RE: States that she read about their protein research article in Times. States that she has done similar work with proteins and is looking for a group to support and publish her work. [Letter from LP to Slingerland, November 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from Frederick J. Lewy, Assistant Medical Director, American Heart Association, to LP, RE: Asks LP to provide a letter of reference for Dr. Richard W. Lippman for a fellowship. [Letter from Lippman to LP, August 24, 1951 and Letter from LP to Lewy, October 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lippman, Richard W.), #217.5]
  • Letter from Vincent Rotondo to LP and Robert Corey, RE: Asks if the discovery they presented in “How Flesh and Bone are Made” could help a person afflicted with Progressive Muscular Athrophy. [Letter from LP to Rotondo, October 15, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1951), #340.16]
September 7  (New York, NY)
  • Check from AHP to Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of America for $77.44. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, #Folder 1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to Joseph Mayer, Editor, Journal of Chemical Physics, RE: Encloses a manuscript on “Bond Orbitals and Bond Energy in Elementary Phosphorus” for consideration for publication. [Letter from Mayer to LP, September 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mayer, Joseph), #244.8]
  • Memo from LP to Charles Newton, RE: Encloses a copy of the report of the division to the president. Explains that he has been prevented from getting the detailed report ready before he leaves for the East, but that he will prepare it for him as soon as he can after his return. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Memo from LP to President DuBridge, RE: Encloses a report of the activities of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering during the period of July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951. Says that he will give Mr. Newton a more detailed report later on. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Memo from R.B. Gilmore to LP, RE: Notifies him that a check for $9,990 has been received by the Institute and outlines how the funds will be appropriated. [Memo from Walter to Green, August 10, 1951; Letter from Lowe to Gilmore November 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (United States Public Health Service: “X-Ray Diffraction Investigations of the Structure of Protein Molecules”, grant RG 1987, [changed to H-2143 (Chemistry 1950)], 1948-1958), Box #14.041, Folder #41.1]
September 8  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Union, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Wm. G. Myers, Department of Bacteriology, Ohio State University, to LP, RE: Thanks him for the reprints of the protein papers and encloses a reprint of a paper on the denaturation and unfolding of proteins. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Note from Joseph Capsin to LP, RE: Encloses materials concerning LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Capsin, Joseph), #57.9]
September 9  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society meetings, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Union, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, #Folder 1.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Solve Protein Secret”, San Antonio (Texas) Express, September 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
September 10  (New York, NY)
  • Check from AHP to Linda Pauling 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]
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Congress, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Oliver H. Gardner, The Best Fertilizers Co., to LP, RE: Concerns the production of nitric acid for use in their products. Asks if any of LP’s colleagues would be willing to study the mentioned article and patents to determine if more research and development needs to take place before nitric acid can be produced economically. [Letter from LP to Gardner, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
  • Letter from the Editors of the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics to LP RE: Ask LP to evaluate a manuscript entitled “The Role of the Carbon Skeleton of Lysine in the Biosynthesis of Hemoglobin.” [Letter from LP to the Editors, September 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Academic Press / Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics), #7.1]
September 11  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Congress, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Note from William E. Gunther to LP RE: Concerns the articles that appeared in the Examiner and Time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
September 12  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Congress, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Albert Einstein to T. Weiner, UNB, RE: Written in German. Says he was interested in the work Weiner was doing and requests that Weiner keep him informed of the work. [Letter from Weiner to Einstein, May 7, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Einstein, Albert) #107.1]
  • Offprint: Statement of Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman, minister, First Unitarian Church Los Angeles, Calif., before the Committee on Un-American Activities at a hearing in Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, Sept. 12, 1951. [Filed under LP Peace: (First Unitarian Church, [Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman] Correspondence, 1948-1980), Box #4.001, Folder #1.5]
September 13  (New York, NY)
  • Hotel bill: The Biltmore, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: International Congress, New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Clifton P. Idyll, Adelphi College, to LP, RE: Describes his proposed research work on the synthesis of polypeptides. [Letter from LP to Idyll, October 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1951), #185.12]
  • Letter from Dr. L.P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, American Philosophical Society, to LP, RE: Requests a copy of the manuscript for the paper he is going to present at the Autumn General Meeting. [Letter from LP to Eisenhart, September 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box #14.011, Folder #11.2]
  • Note from E. D. M. Dean to Mrs. Heacock, RE: States that LP told him to contact her to receive application forms for a position at the Institute. [Letter from Dean to LP, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16]
September 14  (New York, NY)
  • Check from LP to Biltmore Hotel for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from C. H. H. Neufeld, Department of Chemistry, American University, to LP, RE: Asks for a recommendation for Dr. San Naiditch who has applied to be an assistant professor. [Letter from LP to Neufeld, October 15, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from Joseph E. Mayer, Editor, Journal of Chemical Physics, to LP, RE: Encloses “The Structure of Platinum Oxides” with some comments regarding its publication and asks LP to submit a short letter to the editor to be published in response to the article. [Letters from LP Mayer, August 2, 1951 and September 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1951), #74.19]
  • Letter from Professor E.B. Wilson to LP, RE: Clarifies his reprint orders and page overcharges. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences,1945-1951); Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Memo from W. N. Lacey to LP, RE: Explains the details of the supervising committees that the Committee on Graduate Study voted that all graduate students working toward Ph.D. degrees should have. Says that he thinks it would be best to start this system gradually and that the committees be appointed only to the graduate students who are just starting their Ph.D. work. Suggests that LP make nominations for the committees for each of his new Ph.D. students as soon as possible. Encloses 10 copies of the forms for use in the nomination and appointment of supervising committees. Indicates that they will post a notice on the graduate office bulletin board about the supervising committees. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963.), Box #1.018, Folder #18.2]
  • Note from J. S. McKinley McKee, RE: Says that he will be available by the beginning of October. [Note from McKee to LP, September 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
September 15  (New York, NY)
  • Check from AHP to Mr. R.A. Rawson for $15.75. [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 California Edison Company for $24.50. [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 Biltmore Hotel for $132.99. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1952-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Itinerary: Washington DC, International Union. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Professor E.B. Wilson to LP, RE: Corrects the total cost of LP’s overcharges. States that LP’s works on protein is one of the most important pieces ever submitted to the National Academy of Sciences. States his uncertainty for the future of the Proceedings due to an inability to pay the bill. [Letter from LP to Professor Wilson, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951); Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Newsletter Article: “Atomic Hair-Splitting”, Science News Letter, September 15, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
September 16  (New York, NY)
  • Bill from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to LP for $24.22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Note from Herbert Harned, Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, to LP, RE: Invites LP and his wife to stay with the Harneds when they attend the meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. [Letter from LP to Harned, September 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harned Herbert), #151.13]
  • Offprint: “Statement of Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman, given following service at First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, September 16, 1951.” [Filed under LP Peace: (First Unitarian Church, [Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman] Correspondence, 1948-1994), Box #4.001, Folder #1.6]
September 17
  • Letter from Dr. I. Fankuchen to Dr. Duwez, cc. LP, RE: Discusses Duwez’s manuscript on “The Crystal Structures of Ti3Au and Ti3Pt,” and asks about the procedure that he used. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16]
  • Letter from James B. Donnelly, Administrative Officer, Research Institute of Temple University, to LP, RE: Asks for his opinion regarding Dr. Sam Naiditch. [Letter from LP to Donnelly, October 15, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from Richard Lingenfelter to LP, RE: Provides a proposed revision of the periodic chart that he has recently developed. [Letter from LP to Lingenfelter, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from S. C. Lind, Editor, Journal of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, to LP, cc. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., RE: Discusses the complicated matter of Dr. Fajan’s review of LP’s book, General Chemistry. [Letters from LP to Lind, August 22, 1951, October 9, 1951 and Letter from Noyes to Lind, September 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
  • Magazine Article: “Chemists and the World Ahead”, Newsweek, September 17, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.10]
  • Magazine Article: “Hemoglobin Structure”, Chemical and Engineering News, September 17, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.10]
  • Magazine Article: “Linus Pauling...”, [re: protein work] Newsweek, September 17, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.9]
  • Magazine Article: “Symposium on Bond Strength”, Chemical and Engineering News, September 17, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.10]
  • Magazine Article: “Symposium on Structure of Protein Chains”, News, September 17, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.10]
September 18
  • Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $12.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from W. J. Moore, Catholic University of America, to LP, RE: Discusses his work in Bristol and Dr. Mott. Agrees with LP’s conclusion of PtO and thanks him for writing the letter to Dr. Gucker. [Letter from LP to Moore, August 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Moore, Jr. Walter J.), #248.14]
September 19
  • Letter from John Iball, University of St. Andrews, to LP, RE: Thanks LP for the reprints he sent. [Letter from LP to Iball, August 15, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1951), #185.12]
  • Letter from Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture, to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s opinion of his chances of being awarded a Fulbright Research Fellowship. [Letter from LP to Palmer, September 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Palmer, Kenneth J.), #304.3]
  • Letter from Robert H. Terss, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemical Society, University of Kansas, to LP, RE: Inquires if LP is planning a trip through the Midwest any time soon and states that he hopes he will be able to speak before the Phi Lambda Upsilon chapter at the University of Kansas. [Letter from LP to Terss, October 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1951), #410.16]
  • Letter from the Executive Secretary at Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. Stephen H. Fritchman, First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, RE: Thanks him for sending the mimeographed copies of LP’s sermon. [Filed under LP Peace: (First Unitarian Church, [Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman] Correspondence, 1948-1980.), Box #4.001, Folder #1.1]
September 20
  • Letter from James F. Mathias, Associate Secretary, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to the Fellows, RE: Invites them to start making nominations for the 1952 Fellowship awards. Note to LP expresses his hope that he and AHP had a nice trip back, also indicates that he wrote for application blanks. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from Theoda Johnson, W. H. Freeman & Co., to Marie R. Cherington, RE: Gives Cherington permission to use material from LP’s College Chemistry in her book on teaching reading skills, provided that she give full credit to LP and W. H. Freeman & Co. [Filed under LP Books 1950b.3]
  • Letter from W.T. Astbury, Department of Biomolecular Structure, University of Leeds, to LP, RE: Invites LP to take part in the Royal Society’s conference on protein structure. Discusses traveling expenses, in particular, airfare. [Letter from LP to Astbury, October 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder #1.10; and LP Correspondence: (Astbury, William T., 1937-1961), #6.18]
  • Letter from Wallace R. Brode, U.S. Department of Commerce, to LP, RE: Discusses the possibility of a visit by Dr. Freda Ana Maria Hoffman. States that they would like her to visit several outstanding chemical laboratories in the U.S., including LP’s laboratory at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from Walter E. Macpherson, Scientific Program Chairman, Postgraduate Assembly and Convention, to LP, RE: Invites LP to be a speaker at the 16th Annual Postgraduate Assembly and Convention in Los Angeles in March, 1952. [Letter from LP to MacPherson, October 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Receipt from the Union Oil Company of California to LP for $19.74. Receipts from August attached. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
September 21  (Boston, MA)
  • Credit card statement from the Richfield Oil Corporation to LP and AHP for $33.82. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from Allan L. Grossberg, Departmeny of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, to LP, RE: Encloses a form letter. Indicates that he is applying for a Public Health Service Predoctoral Fellowship to assist him in obtaining a Ph.D. at McGill University. Asks LP to send any remarks he wishes to make about him to the director. Encloses reprints of studies reported during his stay at Samuel S. Fels Research Institute in Philadeplhia and a summary of his recent work. Mentions that his research would entail a search for and application of specific inhibitors of the enzyme system acetylating choline. [Letter from LP to Grossberg, October 1, 1951, and Letter from Stone to LP, September 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
  • Letter from Frederick L. Stone, Chief of Research and Fellowships Branch, Division of Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, to LP, RE: Asks LP to give his opinion of Allan L. Grossberg. [Letter from Grossberg to LP, September 21, 1951, and Letter from LP to Stone, October 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP, RE: States it was good to see him again, thanks him for his thoughts on Dr. Farrington Daniels and informs him he has sent a copy to EBW for his opinion as well. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from Isamu Nitta, Osaka University, to LP, RE: Says that he will arrive in Los Angeles on the 27th and that it would be nice if he could visit LP’s laboratory. [Letter from Wulf to Nitta, September 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from Julian S. Jacobs, Editor, Textile Research Journal, to LP, RE: Inquires about LP’s work on silk and states that it would interest his readers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1951), #410.6]
  • Letter from Peter Appelboom, Elsevier Press Inc., to LP, RE: Discusses a new book on electrochemistry, Textbook of Electrochemistry, by Kortum and Bockris. States that they will send LP a free copy so he can study it and consider the possibility of introducing it as a text. [Letter from LP to Appelboom, October 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1951), #12.17]
  • Remarks of Reverend Stephen H. Fritchman at a Meeting of the Hollywood Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, September 21, 1951. Embassy Auditorium, Los Angeles. [Filed under LP Peace: (First Unitarian Church, [Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman] Correspondence, 1948-1980), Box #4.001, Folder #1.1]
September 22  (Cambridge, MA)
  • Bill from Bullock’s for $15.63. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Bill from F.C. Nah & Co. for $108.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from A. Gero, Villanova College, to LP, RE: Thanks LP for letting him borrow his molecular models of the protein helix at the New York meeting. States that the attacks made on LP in Russia might help end the domestic attacks. [Letter from LP to Gero, November 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1951), #140.15]
  • Letter from Eunice Thomas Miner, Executive Director, New York Academy of Sciences, to LP, RE: Asks for the title of the paper that he will be presenting at the conference in New York. [Letter from LP to Miner, September 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
September 23
  • Note from Vivian Stark to the Chairman of the Chemistry Department at Caltech, RE: Requests an application for a graduate assistantship in chemistry and information on graduate courses. [Letter from LP to Stark, September 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Southern Commercial and Savings Bank Two Year Progress Report. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
September 24
  • Check from AHP to Frank West for $37.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Handwritten note from W. J. Darch to LP, RE: Tells LP that he has received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Wales and would like to continue his studies at CIT. Explains that in order to do this he will need to receive a scholarship or fellowship. Asks LP for any information regarding fellowships available at CIT for the 1952-3 school year. [Letter from LP to Darch, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.017, Folder #17.3]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Isamu Nitta, Osaka University, RE: Suggests that he make an appointment to see LP. [Letter from Nitta to LP, September 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from Karl Bechert, Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Mainz, to LP, RE: Written in German. [Letter from LP to Bechert, July 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Letter from Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, to LP, RE: States that it was a pleasure to see the article on LP in LIFE magazine. Says that he hopes to see LP and AHP soon. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein, September 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Finkelstein, Louis), #120.2]
  • Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman, Minister of the First Unitarian Church, to LP, RE: Congratulates LP on the story in LIFE that week regarding his achievements. Tells LP that he and AHP might want to look at the enclosed material on his subpoena and events thereafter and also Dr. Warmer’s unpublished letter to the TIMES. Informs LP that all 500 copies of his address at the church have been sold and a new edition is now on the mimeograph. [Filed under LP Peace: (First Unitarian Church, [Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman] Correspondence, 1948-1980.), Box #4.001, Folder #1.1]
  • Magazine Article: “Chemists Solve a Great Mystery”, Life, September 24, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.11]
September 25
September 26
  • Check from LP to Linus Pauling Jr. for $2,000.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Vivian Stark, RE: States that Caltech is not a coeducational institution and does not admit women for undergraduate or graduate work. [Note from Stark to LP, August 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from George Rieveschl, Jr., Director of Chemical Research, Parke, Davis & Company, to LP, RE: Invites LP to visit their laboratories sometime in December. [Letter from LP to Rieveschl, October 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis & Company), #310.3]
  • Letter from H. H. Holton, Chairman of the Program Committee, San Gorgonio Section, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Asks LP to give a talk at the final meeting of the year of the American Chemical Society’s San Gorgonio Section on December 14th. [Letter from LP to Holton, September 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. Nowacki, Universität Bern, RE: Thanks him for the copy of his book, Moderne Allgemeine Mineralogie. [Letter from Nowacki to LP, October 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Nowacki, Werner.), #277.15]
  • Letter from LP to the Editors of the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, RE: Concerns his evaluation of a manuscript entitled “The Role of the Carbon Skeleton of Lysine in the Biosynthesis of Hemoglobin.” States that he read the paper with interest and that he believes it is worthy of publication. Mentions one idea that needs to be discussed further. [Letter from the Editors to LP, September 10, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Academic Press / Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics), #7.1]
  • Letter from Michael Amrine, Managing Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, to LP, RE: Encloses a copy of a speech given by Senator Brien E. McMahon and states that Dr. Rabinowitch feels that it is a semi-official announcement of a major development in atomic energy. States that a copy of the speech is being sent to members of the Bulletin’s Board of Sponsors and to other interested parties. They would be glad to receive his comments and that they could be included with the speech when it is printed in the October issue of the Bulletin. [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.3]
  • Letter from Ralph A. Beebe, Department of Chemistry, Amherst College, to LP, RE: Asks LP to give a lecture at Amherst College. [Letter from LP to Beebe, October 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
  • Memo from LP to himself, RE: Says to look up a paper by KM Rudall about snake skin. [Filed under LP Science: (LP Notes to Self: Scientific, 1941, 1945, 1949-1992), Box #10.003, Folder #3.4]
  • Short memo from Ernie Scheuer to LP, RE: Encloses a newspaper article from the Oregonian. [Letter from LP to Scheuer, November 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
September 27
  • Bill from the Apothecary Shop of the Thatcher Medical Building to LP for $14.63. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • 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 Cleo F. Hodges, Secretary of the Mira Loma Mutual Water Company, to LP, RE: Informs LP that the Board of Directors asked Dr. Ralph Rogers and Mr. Griffin to investigate and inspect LP’s water facilities and pipeline to determine the reason why his water pressure is so low. Tells LP that they concluded that the pipeline installed by LP is badly corroded and recommend that his pipeline be replaced by a 2” galvanized pipeline. [Letter from LP to the Board of Directors, October 3, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Materials re: Other Pauling Residences and Properties, 1938-1994.), Box #4.054, Folder #54.2]
  • Letter from President T. W. J. Taylor, University College of the West Indies, to LP, RE: Says that postponing the visit would cause a great deal of difficulties and he would like to discuss other possibilities before changing the original plans. [Letters from LP to Taylor, LP September 25, 1951 and October 5, 1951 and Cable from Taylor to LP, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
September 28
  • Check from LP to Victor Martin for $61.80. [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 [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, RE: Expressing thanks for the invitation to come to India. However, for LP to except the invitation, the Indian Government needs to pay for the cost of his transportation. [Letter from Sundaram to LP, August 30, 1951; October 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to A. R. Todd, University Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, RE: Says that it was nice to see him and Alison. Encloses a copy of Chemical and Engineering News. [Letter from Todd to LP, October 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Todd, Alexander), #407.6]
  • Letter from LP to Eunice Thomas Miner, Executive Director, New York Academy of Sciences, RE: States that he cannot attend the conference because he will be in India. [Letters from Miner to LP, September 22, 1951 and October 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to H. H. Holton, San Gorgonio Section, American Chemical Society, RE: Declines the invitation to give a talk on December 14th but states that he hopes that he can give a talk in the spring. [Letter from Holton to LP, September 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from LP to Herbert Harned, Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to stay at his house and gives his plans for arrival. [Notes from Harned to LP, September 16, 1951 and October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harned Herbert), #151.13]
  • Letter from LP to Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture, RE: States that both Palmer and Stitt have good chances of winning a Fulbright Fellowship. Recommends a few places in Europe and suggests that he consider applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship. [Letter from Palmer to LP, September 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Palmer, Kenneth J.), #304.3]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman, RE: Says that he has not been able to find a copy of Wiberg’s book for his critique. [Letter from Freeman to LP, August 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1951), #439.9]
  • Letter from Robert C. Cowen to LP RE: States that he is a natural science writer for The Christian Science Monitor and that he is studying the history of science at Harvard, in particular, Russian science. Mentions that as he understands it, the Russians are attacking LP’s theory of the chemical bond. Asks LP about this matter and requests that he refer him to additional sources of information. [Letter from LP to Cowen, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1951), #74.19]
  • Letter from W. E. Ferrall, Head of Department of Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, to LP, RE: Asks LP to complete the attached questionnaires, so as to compare class failure rates in general chemistry classes between the military institution and civilian institutions. Handwritten note: “Ret’d 10/5/51.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (U: Correspondence, 1951), #421.10]
  • Letter to Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, from LP, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states that he trusts that they will see each other soon. [Letter from Finkelstein to LP, September 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Finkelstein, Louis), #120.2]
  • Memo from LP to Dean Watson, California Institute of Technology, RE: Requests a leave of absence in order to go to India. [Memo from Dean Watson to President DuBridge, October 17, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Memo from LP to Dean Watson, RE: Recommends that the salary of Professor Niemann be increased again by $1000 per year effective as soon as possible. Explains the reasons why he thinks Niemann deserves this. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
September 29
  • Article: “Pigments of Blood and Bile” by C. Rimington. Appeared in the Lancet. [Filed under LP Science: (Non-Pauling Reprints re: Hemoglobin research, 1930s - 1950s), Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $18.85. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Letter from J. S. McKinley McKee to LP, RE: Informs LP that he has completed his Ph.D. oral and is now free. [Note from McKee to LP, September 14, 1951, and Letter from LP to McKee, October 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to Dr. S. C. Lind, Editor, Journal of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, RE: States that he thinks that the Journal of Physical and Colloid Chemistry should not review textbooks because other journals of the Society handle this. States that if he thinks LP should be allowed a reply to Fajan’s review, that is a different matter. [Letter from Lind to LP, September 17, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
  • Note from Edith Terry to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s advice on a non-scientific matter. [Letter from LP to Terry, November 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1951), #410.6]
  • Note from Hans Jenny to LP, RE: Asks LP for his opinion of Mrs. Maria Kolisch. [Letter from LP to Jenny, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1951), #192.17]
September 30
  • Bill from Robert I. Boyd, M.D. to LP for $20.50. 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 the Paddock Pool Maintenance Co. to AHP for $1.03. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]