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November - General
  • Configurations of polypeptide chains with favored orientations around single bonds: two new pleated sheets. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 37 (November 1951): 729-740. [Linus Pauling and Robert B. Corey] [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.20]
  • Review of Structure of Molecules and the Chemical Bond by Y. K. Syrkin and M. E. Dyatkina (New York: Interscience Publishers, Inc., 1950). J. Appl. Physi. 22 (November 1951): 1392. [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.21]
  • REPRINTS: 000398 Araki G, Watari W.1951. Electronic states of C2-Molecule, II.–Effect of 2s-Shells. Progress of Theoretical Physics 6: 945-960.
  • 000399 Araki G, Watari W. 1951. Electronic states of C2-Molecule, III–Numerical values and reductions formulas of integrals. Progress of Theoretical Physics 6: 961-979.
  • 000156 Albrecht HO, Mandeville CE. Nov. 1951. The spectrometers of some ultraviolet scintillators. The Review of Scientific Instruments 22: 855-856.
  • 001122 Bhagwat WV, Shukla RP, Khandekar.1952. Hydrogen bonding and resonance from the study of parachor. Agra University Journal of Research I: 169-176.
  • 001818 Breit G, Yovits MC. 1951. Representation of nucleon-nucleon singlet s scattering. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 37 (11): 771-4.
  • 002054 Buerger MJ. 1951. A new approach to crystal-structure analysis. Acta Crystallographica 4 (6): 531-544.
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Two Scientists Get Chemical Awards”, Publication Unknown, November 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.15]
  • Itinerary: ACS tour? [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling receiving a Gilbert Newton Medal from Professor Melvin Calvin. Linus and Melvin wearing tuxedos. “Presentation of the first Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal of the California Section of the American Chemical Society, to Linus Pauling, by Prof. Melvin Calvin, November, 1951” “Refer to: E1-243F Number: ASUC Photography Room 4, Eshleman - AS. 3-4800, Ext. 8 Univ. of Calif. - Berkeley Please Credit 2-719” “1951” Color print. [Ship #3360] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1951i.12]
  • Non-Pauling Bound Report: “The Determination of the Crystal Structure of the Sigma Phase”, by B. Gunnar Bergman and David P. Shoemaker, Technical Report No. 1, Office of Naval Research grant N6onr-24432, November 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Non-Pauling Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1938-1966), Box #5.005, Folder #5.7]
  • Pamphlet: “X-Ray Observations on Single Crystals of Carbonmonoxyhemoglobin from Human Fetal Blood” written by Hans H. Zinsser and You-Chi Tang. [Filed under LP Science: (Non-Pauling Reprints re: Hemoglobin research, 1930s - 1950s), Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Magazine: The American Legion, Nov. 1951 issue. [Filed under LP Biographical: Legal: (Assorted Legal Disputes, 1950-1962.), Box #3.057, Folder #57.2]
  • Status Report for Contract No. N6onr-24432 for the period of June 1951 through November 1951. “The Structure of Metals,” by LP. Handwritten notes at top of page list who to send copies to. Handwritten note in top right corner: “Office Copy.” [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.14]


November 1
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Institute for Advanced Study, to LP, RE: States that he is excited to see LP at Princeton this month. Invites LP and AHP to stay with them. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte, October 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1955), #6.21]
  • Letter from Ruth Soffer, Picture Editor, Encylopædia Britannica, to LP, RE: Asks LP to furnish them with a photograph illustrating the structure of protein as he discussed at the recent ACS convention. States that they would like to use it with the article, “Chemistry,” in the 1952 Britannica Book of the Year. Encloses a permission form for LP to sign and return. [Letter from Soffer to LP, November 13, 1951 and Letter from LP to Soffer, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Encyclopædia Britannica), #111.7]
  • Letter from Charles D. Hurd, Northwestern University, to LP, RE: Congratulates him on winning the California Award and asks his opinion on a recent article by Allen and Sutton. [Letters from LP to Hurd, November 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hurd, Charles D.), #163.6]
  • Letter from LP to J. L. Morrison, RE: Says that he has starting work on the dye-protein paper. Apologizes for having been slow. [Letter from Morrison to LP, October 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Typescript, Correspondence, Notes: The Non-Specific Precipitation of Dyes and Proteins), Box #7.001, Folder #1.8]
  • Letter from LP to Whitney H. Mears, Research Chemist, General Chemical Division, RE: Responds to his comments about the ring structure of sulfur. [Letters from Mears to LP, October 24, 1951 and November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to Manuel Morales, Naval Medical Research Institute, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states that he is unsure of Corey’s and his plans for spring 1952 so they cannot commit to giving a talk at this time. [Letters from Morales to LP, October 24, 1951 and November 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to H. J. Morowitz, Temperature Measurements Section, National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Department of Commerce, RE: Discusses thermochemical properties and thermodynamic properties of peptides and some research conducted by Hery Borsock of Caltech. [Letter from Morowitz to LP, October 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Memorandum from LP to Dr. Corey and Dr. Schroeder, RE: Asks them to help him entertain Dr. Poole and his British associates on Friday morning, November 2. Gives a tentative schedule for Poole’s visit. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from LP to Gerald Oster, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: States that he is sorry that he did not get to see him in New York and expresses his concerns about the number of foreign chemists who were unable to attend the conference because they failed to receive visas. [Letter from Oster to LP, November 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oster, Gerald), #297.5]
  • Letter from LP to Albert Soldate, RE: Returns his manuscript and points out several things that need to be corrected before it is published. [Note from Soldate to LP, October 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Soldate, Albert M.), #365.12]
  • Memo from Ruth Shipley of the U.S. Department of State, Passport Division, to Mr. Nicholson of the SY Division, asking for a review of LP’s passport application. The Passport Division “is of the opinion that the FBI reports clearly indicate that there is good reason to believe that Dr. Pauling is a Communist.” ***
  • Letter from LP to William E. Weld, Cultural Attache, US Embassy in Athens, RE: Discusses obtaining help with arrangements during his trip to Athens [Letter from LP to Weld, November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from JW Williams, University of Wisconsin, to LP, RE: States that he must prepare final reports required for the expiration of the contract they have to study oxypolygelatin for the Surgeon General of the Army. Discusses some differences they may have found from LP’s report and wishes to discuss them prior to writing the report. [Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Williams, November 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Norman Beecher, Robert College, RE: Replies that they have a few graduate assistantships at CIT tenable by men working toward an advanced degree. Says that they have sent his letter on to the Dean of Graduate Studies who will forward the application blanks to him. Says that he thinks the stipend of a graduate assistant is only a little over a thousand dollars a year. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1946-1956.), Box #1.020, Folder #20.5]
  • Bill from the Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. to AHP for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Statement from LP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Co., RE: Provides them with water meter readings for LP’s property, corresponding to a $17.09 bill. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Statement from LP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Co., RE: Provides them with water meter readings for LP’s property, corresponding to a $10.05 bill. 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 Fashion Cleaners to LP for $21.07. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • “The First Annual Report of the National Science Foundation, 1950-1951.” [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, RE: Asks about possible subsidy of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by the Department of State. Discusses the Proceeding declining history of exchange and restoring the Proceedings outreach. [Letter from Koepfli to LP, November 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from LP to E.B. Wilson, RE: Justifies the importance of Itano’s paper on discovering the third abnormal hemoglobin. States next time he submits a paper by a non-member he’ll keep in mind the rules laid down by council. [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from LP to E.B. Wilson, RE: Encloses a copy of the letter he sent to the science advisor of the Secretary of State. States the problem of support for the Proceedings is an important one. [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


November 2
  • Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, RE: Agrees with LP that papers of this type should be published in a more specialized journal so that all of the data can be included. Discusses this matter further and states that he will follow the points that they agreed upon last July until a different decision is made. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
  • Letter from LP to Henry M. Woodburn, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Buffalo, RE: Gives his recommendation for Sam Naiditch. [Letter from Woodburn to LP, October 25, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from K.M. Rudall to LP saying he will be happy to send more photographs meeting the requests of LP and Corey. [Letter from LP to Rudall, October 25, 1951] ***
  • Letter from F. Arndt to LP, RE: Discusses the possibility of LP visiting Turkey during his trip to India. [Letter from LP to Arndt, November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Typescript, Correspondence: Review of Die Chemische Affinität, by Egon Wiberg, November 2, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.9]
  • Letter from LP to N. A. Parkinson, Assistant to the Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Encloses his review of the book, Die Chemische Affinität, by Egon Wiberg. [Letters from Parkinson to LP, October 4, 1951 and October 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.9]
  • Letter from Anton J. Carlson, Department of Physiology at the University of Chicago, to LP, RE: Discusses that the great enemy of the human race today is war and the threat of war. Explains that the differences among cultures will not lead to war if we do our best to understand and cooperate with people in all lands on the essentials for peace. Says that they hope for a full peace settlement in Korea and so he is sending LP a statement addressed to their Department of State. Asks LP to sign the statement if he agrees with the proposals it contains. Encloses a copy of the statement and a list of names to whom the letter is addressed. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Appeals, 1940-1970.), Box #6.007, Folder # 7.4]
  • Handwritten note from John Codington to LP, RE: Thanks LP for his October 25th letter and its enclosures. Tells LP that he has been successful in finding some articles in Russian journals and notes one in particular that wasn’t on LP’s list. Tells LP that he doesn’t feel the statement that he sent him accurately represents von Meyer’s evaluation of Butlerov’s work. Handwritten note: “To Dr. Bengelsdorf.” [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from Irving Bengelsdorf to Dr. Kurt Mislow, New York University, RE: Tells him that they do not have any translation manuscripts available at the present time, but that one of them should be in the Journal of Chemical Education soon. Says that he just finished the translation of No. 2 and will send him a copy if they are made. Comments concerning each bibliographical reference. Admits that he doesn’t know anything about the arguments involved in the linguistic controversy concerning the legacy of N.Y. Marr. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from C.A. Lowe, Chief Budget Officer, Division of Research Grants & Fellowships, National Institutes of Health, to R.B. Gilmore, cc: LP, RE: Acknowledges receipt of the report of expenditures for the first year of LP’s grant and explains that there is an outstanding amount of $606.08; requests that another report be sent when these funds are used. [Memo from Gilmore to LP September 7, 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]


November 3
  • Note from Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP, RE: Says that the proposition was adopted by a slim majority. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
  • Letter from President T. W. J. Taylor, University College of the West Indies, to LP, RE: Says that it is no longer important for his visit to coincide with that of J. Z. Young, but they would like to have LP visit from March 23 to 29 if that fits his plans. [Cable from Taylor to LP, October 27, 1951, and Letter from LP to Taylor, November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]


November 4
  • Check from AHP to Women’s Club at California Institute of Technology for $1.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Souvenir Program: “American-Soviet Friendship Week,” November 4-10, 1951. Seven-day festival presented by the American Russian Institute. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Am-Co)), Box #4.010, Folder #10.1]


November 5
  • Letter from LP to Charles Apt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, RE: Provides information about post-doctoral fellowships with him. [Note from Apt to LP, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1951), #12.17]
  • Letter from LP to E. D. M. Dean, RE: Explains the misunderstanding. Suggests that he visit their laboratories if he ever visits Pasadena. [Note from Dean to LP, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16]
  • Letter from LP to Victor Johnson, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, University of Minnesota Graduate School, RE: Discusses Dr. John Albert Whieldon, ranking him high in moral and ethical character. [Letter from Johnson to LP, October 31, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1951), #192.17]
  • Letter from A. H. Kunz, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, to LP, RE: Thanks him for recommending Dr. Lewis for a position and asks for Dr. Lewis’ permanent address. [Letters from LP to Kunz, October 29, 1951 and November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1951), #200.16]
  • Letter from Richard N. Lewis to LP, RE: Says that he expressed his interest to Professor Kunz and that he will take an industrial job if he cannot get one in academics. [Letter from LP to Lewis, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Charles Holden Prescott, RE: On behalf of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, expresses sympathy for the loss of her husband and their former colleague. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from Henry C. Niblack, Fellowship Program Director, Public Health Service, to LP, RE: Asks if LP can arrange for Yahya Safi, the Director of the Royal College of Pharmacy and Chemistry in Baghdad, to meet with the Director of the Palancas Observatory. [Letter from LP to Bowen, November 9, 1951 and Letter from LP to Niblack, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Melvin Calvin, California Section, American Chemical Society, RE: States that he just received a note from Mrs. Lewis, in which she said that she had never heard of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal until she read about it in the newspaper. Suggests that Dr. Calvin write her to tell her about the award and invite her to the ceremony. States that he believes it is customary to invite the widows in cases like this. [Note from Lewis to LP, October 30, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • 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]
  • Check from AHP to Chadwick School for $991.50. [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 Linda Pauling for $500.00. [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. Hamilton Southworth for $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Note from E.B. Wilson to LP, RE: Discusses the Proceedings policies in regards to length and brings up its budget issues. [Letter from LP to Wilson, November 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from R.C. Fuson to LP, RE: Asks for the bibliographical data on Dr. Badger whose name will appear on the Preference Ballot. [Letter from LP to Fuson, November 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


November 6
  • Letter from LP to Ricardo Ferreira, RE: Expresses his appreciation that they named the Division of Analytical Chemistry after him and elected him to the Centro de Estudos Emil Fischer of the Cadeira de Qumica Fisiologica da Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas de Pernambuco as an honorary member. Encloses a picture along with some biographical material. [Letter from Ferreira to LP, October 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Ferreira, Ricardo), #119.7]
  • Letter from LP to Bob Fiedler, RE: Informs that the Division of Analytical Chemistry in Pernambuco, Brazil has named their study center the “Linus Pauling Study Center” and that he has been elected an honorary member of the “Emil Fischer Center of Studies of the Department of Physiological Chemistry of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Pernambuco.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1951), #98.16] [Also filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1951) #128.16]
  • Letter from M. F. Perutz, Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, to LP, RE: States that he is pleased that LP’s son will be working with them. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Perutz, Max: Correspondence), #307.1]
  • Letter from C.V. Raman, President of the Indian Academy of Sciences, to LP, RE: Provides information about the Indian Academy of Sciences session that LP will be attending. Requests that LP give one or two lectures during the session as well as be present at the opening ceremony. [Letter from LP to Raman, November 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Raman, C. V.), #326.5 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Red P”, November 6, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.37]
  • Check from AHP to Jean Browne for $31.02. [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 W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman & Co., RE: Informs that AHP has taken over the job of keeping track of errors and corrections in College Chemistry and General Chemistry. His physician has forbidden him to take a trip around the world. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from Theoda Johnson, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP, RE: Informs of a comment sent by a reader of College Chemistry regarding the answer to Question 8-10. [Letter from LP to Johnson, November 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Books 1950b.3]


November 7
  • Letter from Fred J. Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP, RE: Concerns LP’s upcoming trip. Asks for LP’s autograph. [Letter from LP to Allen, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1950-1954), #5.3]
  • Letter from Harrison Brown, Institute for Nuclear Studies, University of Chicago, to LP, RE: States that he is sorry that LP will be out of town when he arrives. Asks LP to obtain some information for him about recent developments in India, particularly in the efforts to introduce birth control methods, when he is traveling there. [Letters from LP to Harrison, October 29, 1951 and November 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brown, Harrison), #32.4]
  • Letter from T. Johnson, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP, RE: Informs that General Chemistry is currently on the presses and that no additional corrections can be made. Inquires about where all correspondence to LP should be addressed. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]


November 8
  • Letter from LP to A. H. Kunz, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, RE: Provides Dr. Lewis’ permanent address and mentions that he wrote Dr. Lewis about the opening at the University of Oregon. [Letter from Kunz to LP, November 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1951), #200.16]
  • Letter from Whitney H. Mears, Research Chemist, General Chemical Division, to LP, RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP’s letter dated November 1 and thanks him for his comments about the sulfur molecule. [Letter from LP to Mears, November 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Note from R. P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, to LP, RE: Thanks him for submitting his publication to the Royal Society. Mitra needs the university’s permission to leave and work at the Institute. Mitra says that he will ask to leave when LP tells him that the fellowship is available. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]
  • Letter from LP to Committee on International Exchange of Persons, Conference Board of Associated Research Councils, RE: Provides his appraisal of Kenneth Palmer. [Letter from Young to LP, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Palmer, Kenneth J.), #304.3]
  • Letter from LP to David Shoemaker, RE: Says that he has looked over the manuscript and edited several sections. Mentions that he will be in Cambridge in a month and that he hopes they can get together. [Letter from LP to Shoemaker, November 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Letter from Crane Brinton, Chairman of the Society of Fellows, Harvard University, to LP, RE: Asks LP for any nominations he has for Junior Fellowships. [Letter from LP to Brinton, November 27, 1951] [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: Says that his physician will not allow him to make the trip to India because his kidney ailment prohibits him from having the necessary vaccinations. Therefore, it is possible that he may be able to visit Jamaica in early March before his trip to New York, perhaps on the 11th. [Letters from Taylor to LP, November 3, 1951 and November 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
  • Letter from John V. Young to LP, RE: Asks if they can meet to discuss personnel requirements and future recruiting plans for bringing doctoral candidates from Caltech to the University of California’s Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. [Letter from LP to Young, November 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1951), #443.19]
  • Letter from Melvin Calvin, California ACS, to LP, RE: Reference to a letter from LP dated November 5 noting a mistake that “has been rectified.” Also invites LP and AHP to stay with the Calvins during LP’s trip to Berkeley. [Letter from LP to Calvin, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to S.S. Bhatnagar, Embassy of India, RE: LP must cancel his trip to India due to health reasons. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, RE: Cancels his trip to India due to health reasons. LP apologizes for the late notice. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. Kriexis, RE: Cancels his trip to India and Athens due to health reasons. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to F. Arndt, RE: Thanks Prof. Arndt for his letter. LP informs him that his trip to India has been cancelled. [Letters from Arndt to LP, November 2, 1951 and November 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Weld, Cultural Attache, US Embassy in Athens, RE:LP informs him of his cancelled trip to India. [Letter from LP to Weld, November 1, 1951, and Letter from Weld to LP, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to H.J. Emeleus, University Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, RE: Regretfully cancels his trip to Madrid at his doctor’s orders. [Letters from Emeleus to LP, October 27, 1951 and November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Emeleus, H. J., 1951), #108.4 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $9.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Program for The American Philosophical Society Autumn General Meeting, November 8 and 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991), Box #14.011, Folder #11.2]
  • Letter from unknown sender to AHP, RE: Discusses the Cooils and how two of the children took some of Drea Cooil’s sleeping pills and had to be taken to the emergency room. Tells AHP about Gerry accidently hitting her head on the concrete ledge of the shower and being rushed to the emergency room, Ed stepping on a rusty nail later that night, and herself getting her thumb caught in the electric fan in the fridge. Thanks AHP for the statement published by the Committee for Peaceful Alternatives. Discusses a few A.A.U.P. meetings. Tells AHP that she will be able to get the lauhala bag for her by the first of the month and will try to send her some wild roses as well. [Filed under Ava Helen Pauling: (General Correspondence, Personal, A-M.), Box #1.001, Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Notifies him that his trip to India and other countries has been cancelled because his physician felt he could not allow him to receive the needed injections, and LP felt that he should not go to those countries without having them. Offers to continue to be on the selection committee if his replacement has not been found yet, mentions that otherwise he will use the extra time to get in better physical shape. [Letters from LP to Moe, October 23, 1951 and November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Memo from A.H. Walter to R.B. Gilmore, cc: LP, RE: Acknowledges receipt of a fully executed copy of Task Order 6, which is now Chemistry 31, under N123s-57251. Lists how the funds of the Task Order will be appropriated. Reminds him of the important provisions of the original contract, including sales tax and travel. [Memo from DuBridge to LP, July 31, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.5]


November 9
  • Letter from LP to Fred J. Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, RE: Tells him that AHP and he will not be taking their trip around the world due to his kidney problems. Encloses a quotation with a signature as he requested and a recent photograph. [Letters from Allen to LP, November 7, 1951 and November 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1950-1954), #5.3]
  • Letter from LP to Detlev W. Bronk, National Academy of Sciences, RE: States that he had to cancel his trip around the world so he cannot carry out his commissions to Bronk. His physician has forbidden him from making the trip. [Letter from LP to Bronk, October 22, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bronk, Detlev W.), #31.12 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Telegram from E. S. Ainsworth, Shell Development Co., to LP, RE: Asks to confirm that Irwin Oppenhem worked for him and give an appraisal of his abilities. [Letter from LP to Ainsworth, November 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1951), #300.13]
  • Letter from LP to J. M. Robertson, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Says that he is pleased that Robertson is serving as a Baker Lecturer at Cornell. Expresses he and his colleagues’ hope that Robertson can visit the Institute and speak at their chemistry seminar. [Letter from Robertson to LP, November 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Robertson, J. Monteath), #330.7]
  • Letter from LP to Henry C. Niblack, Fellowship Program Director, Public Health Service, RE: States that he will be glad to entertain Yahya Safi on December 26, and that he has made arrangements for someone from the observatory to meet with him as well. [Letter from Niblack to LP, November 5, 1951 and Letter from LP to Bowen, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to I. S. Bowen, Mount Wilson Observatory, RE: Asks if one of the astronomers would be able to spend time with Yahya Safi from Iraq when he visits in December. [Letter from Niblack to LP, November 5, 1951, Letter from LP to Niblack, November 9, 1951, and Letter from Bowen to LP, November 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from O. L. Sponsler, Department of Botany, University of California Los Angeles, to LP, RE: Asks for reprints of his work with Corey on helical configurations of polypeptide chains. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Discovery of Basic Structure of Flesh and Bone Reported”, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemistry of Life”, Somerset Guardian, (Bath, England) November 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.15]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Melvin Calvin, University of California, RE: Accepts an invitation to stay with the Calvins during LP and AHP’s trip to Berkeley. Also mentions an intent to visit relatives in Richmond. [Letters from Calvin to LP, November 8, 1951 and November 15, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to Captain C.W. Shilling, Office of Naval Research, RE: Cancels his trip to India and Cairo due to health concerns. LP will be in Washington from December 2-5. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Check from AHP to Sue Perry for $14.00. [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 Institute of Technology for $16.24. [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 Community Chest 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]
  • Typescript: Draft of Statement about Charges by Army-Navy-Air Force Personnel Security Board, November 9, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.10] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Handwritten note from unknown sender to unknown recipient, RE: Says that they received a 2 drawer fireproof file with comb locks from Caltech. [Filed under LP Peace: (United Nations Atomic Energy Commission, 1945-1956.), Box #3.017, Folder #17.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Robert Shipley, RE: Informs her that his physician has forbidden him to make the trip to India. Asks that his application for a Passport be held in abeyance temporarily. Explains that he is planning a trip to Europe next summer to attend the International Congress of Biochemistry in Paris. Handwritten note: “1 to 22. Roy. Soc. Conf, 1952. Summer trip 1952.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (LP Passport Problems, 1945-1952.), Box #2.002, Folder #2.4]
  • Letter from David C. Crockett, Associate Director, Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP, RE: Reminds him of the next meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee, to be held in December, and discusses the planned agenda. Handwritten note at bottom of the page asks about hotel rooms. [Letter from LP to Goetz, June 13, 1951, Letter from LP to Crockett, November 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to Lt. Col. Donald Mare, Executive Officer of the Industrial Employment Review Board, RE: Discusses the statement in Mare’s October 18th letter to LP which accuses LP of being a Communist and states that he made a sworn statement on August 1st saying that he was not a Communist. Requests that he is provided with information about the reports, statements, or affidavits that say LP is a Communist. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]


November 10
  • Manuscript Notes: “Reconsideration”, [re: structures of compounds containing Sulfur and Oxygen] November 10, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.38]
  • Check from AHP to Walter Fritts for $48.00. [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 Arrow Fertilizer for $24.72. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]


November 11
  • Note from W. H. Freeman to LP, RE: States that he is glad that LP was unable to take his around-the-world trip and expresses his concern over the “casual way [LP] plays with your energies.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1951), #439.9]


November 12
  • Letter from Gerald Oster, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP, RE: Responds to LP’s letter about the foreign chemists’ difficulties in obtaining visas to attend the conference. [Letter from LP to Oster, November 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oster, Gerald), #297.5]
  • Letter from LP to Milton J. Polissar, RE: States that the reprints that he requested have been sent and that he recommends that he read his recent paper in NATURE. Says that he is looking forward to reading Polissar’s papers on the contractile process in muscle. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from LP to J. Souto-Candeira, Instituto de Investigaciones Medicas, Universidad de Los Andes, RE: Says that he is not able to carry out the experiments requested at this time. [Letter from Souto-Candeira to LP, October 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from Alexander W. Stern to LP, RE: Asks for reprints of his papers on quantum mechanical resonance. [Letter from LP to Stern, November 23, 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: Says that he would only need to be vaccinated against small pox as required by the Jamaican government, but it would not be necessary for any further vaccinations. He also mentions that it would be possible for J. Z. Young to visit a little later, perhaps the 12th of March, and asks whether or not this would be acceptable for LP. [Letters from LP to Taylor, November 8, 1951 and November 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Hay Adams House, Washington DC, RE: Requests a room reservation for three nights beginning December 2. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Hay Adams House, November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from C.R. Sundaram, TATA Incorporated, to LP, RE: Makes travel arrangements for LP and AHP between the US and India. [Letter from LP to Sundaram, November 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to Theoda Johnson, W. H. Freeman & Co., RE: Informs that he and AHP will collect changes to be made to College Chemistry and send them for the next printing. Suggests that correspondence about errors and corrections be directed to AHP. [Filed under LP Books 1950b.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Frederick D. Rossini, Chairman, Committee on Physical Chemistry, NRC, to Dr. Albert W. Noyes, Jr., Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, NRC, cc: Members of the Committee on Physical Chemistry, RE: Includes copies of the progress report of the physical chemistry committee from November 1, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box #14.028, Folder #28.1]
  • Letter from LP to E.B. Wilson, RE: Thanks him for sending the St. George manuscript back to him. States the manuscript was first intended to be published in Science, but also worked well for the Proceedings. [Letter from Wilson to LP, November 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from LP to E.B. Wilson, RE: Says that he is continually working on suitable support and increased foreign circulation of the Proceedings. He also brings up the possibility of changing the format of the Proceedings. [Letter from Wilson to LP, November 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019,Folder #19.4]
  • Letter from E.B. Wilson to LP, RE: States that the actions of the council are confusing. He brings up the suggestion of Hunter in regards to charging authors the excess that is charged to the Proceedings. Discusses the matter of Foreign circulation. States that the budget for the Proceedings may have been in a better situation than they thought. Suggests that they give a couple of medals at the Monday evening public session and have them lecture. [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


November 13
  • Letter from LP to Harrison Brown, Institute for Nuclear Studies, University of Chicago, RE: Regretfully informs Brown that his doctor has forbade him to make a trip around the world. States that the geologists and the chemists are very enthusiastic about Brown’s appointment. [Letter from Brown to LP, November 7, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brown, Harrison), #32.4]
  • Letter from Ruth Soffer, Picture Editor, Encyclopædia Britannica, to LP, RE: Asks for a photograph illustrating the structure of protein as LP discussed at the recent ACS convention. They would like the photograph to accompany an article, “Chemistry,” in the 1952 Britannica Book of the Year. Encloses a permission form for LP to sign. [Letter from Soffer to LP, November 1, 1951 and Letter from LP to Soffer, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Encyclopædia Britannica), #111.7]
  • Letter from Charles A. Coulson, University of London King’s College, to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s permission to reproduce two of LP’s diagrams used in another publication. [Letter from LP to Coulson, November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Coulson, Charles A.), #68.4]
  • Letter from LP to C.V. Raman, President of the Indian Academy of Sciences, RE: Regretfully cancels his trip to India due to health concerns. [Letter from Raman to LP, November 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Raman, C. V.), #326.5 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from James S. Hunter, Regional Traffic Representatives, KLM, to LP, RE: Requests that LP use KLM for his flight to India. [Letter from LP to Hunter, November 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Note from Professor Arthur Furst, Department of Chemistry, University of San Francisco, RE: States that they were pleased to learn that LP had been selected as the first recipient of the G. N. Lewis Medal. Congratulates LP for receiving this award. [Letter from LP to Furst, November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Check from AHP to Fashion Cleaners for $21.07. [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. Laing, Kredel, and Frick 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]
  • Check from AHP to Dr. J. Roma 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 Adohr Milk Farms for $6.45. [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 Standard Oil Company of California for $11.14. [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 $13.92. [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 Dr. H.A. Whipple for $36.00. [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 American Civil Liberties Union 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]
  • “The American Delegation to the Second World Peace Congress in Paris, France, November 13, 1950. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Wo-Yo)), Box #4.017, Folder #17.5]
  • Letter from LP to David C. Crockett, Associate Director, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: Looks forward to meeting with the advisory committee on December 7 and informs him where he and AHP will be staying. [Letter from Crockett to LP, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to President DuBridge, RE: Tells DuBridge the details concerning the Army-Navy-Air Force Personnel Security Board’s decision to deny LP access to certain classified information. Says that he thinks Mr. A.L. Wirin would be a suitable lawyer for this case. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. A.L. Wirin, RE: Lists the names of those that he has asked to appear as character witnesses for him. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from Dr. Frederick D. Rossini, Chairman, Committee on Physical Chemistry, National Research Council, to LP, RE: Explains that the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the NRC has approved their report “The status of values of the fundamental constants for physical chemistry as of July 1, 1951,” and they feel it should be published in something like Chemical and Engineering News. Requests that he review a copy and make any revisions he feels are necessary and then return it by November 26. Handwritten note in right margin: “Ret’d 11/21/51.” Includes a copy of the report for LP’s files. [Filed under LP Science: (National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box #14.028, Folder #28.1]
  • Letter from LP to R.C. Fuson, RE: Informs that he is sending revised material on Richard M. Badger. [Letter from Fuson to LP, November 5, 1951][Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Science, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


November 14
  • Letter from James H. Hyde, Secretary, American Members of the Institut de France, to LP, RE: Invites LP to attend a luncheon for the Board of Directors of the American Members of the Institut de France on December 15th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951) #166.2]
  • Letter from LP to E. S. Ainsworth, RE: Gives his opinion of Irwin Oppenhem. [Telegram from Ainsworth to LP, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1951), #300.13]
  • Letter from LP to David P. Shoemaker, RE: States that he cannot find his notes regarding red phosphorus, and suggests that he try and find the photographs of the cubic substance. [Letter from LP to Shoemaker, November 8, 1951 and Letter from Shoemaker to LP, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Railroad receipt: Two one-way tickets from Washington DC to Boston, returning from Boston to New York City. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from J. B. Koepfli, Office of Science Advisor, Department of State, to LP, RE: Suggests that LP write a letter to the Passport Division as soon as possible, if he has not already done so. [Letters from LP to Koepfli, October 22, 1951 and November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Koepfli, Joseph), #199.6 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • LP Note to Self: “Biological Specificity - Effect of Chromosomal Position on Gene Activity”, November 14, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1930-1967), Box #8.001, Folder #1.11]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. L.E. Taylor 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 Susie Perry 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 Dr. Robert J. Boyd for $20.50. [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 Coast Disposal Company 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 Pasadena Art Institute 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 Southern Counties Gas Company for $3.79. [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 $18.51. [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 Edison Company for $20.90. [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 F.C. Nash for $37.08. [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 $25.00. [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 $17.09. [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 American Foundation for the Blind 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 American Association for Indian Affairs 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. Jack Paschall Jr. for $7.50. [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 Richfield Oil Corporation for $5.10. [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 Progressives 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 Keith Morrison 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]
  • Check from AHP to Guardian Buying Services for $39.90. [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 $10.44. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950-December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Publication: “Organizing a Campaign for Major Power Peace Agreement,” American Peace Crusade, November 14, 1951. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Am)), Box #4.009, Folder #9.6]
  • Survey of enrollment of chemistry majors and those graduating with a chemistry degree for the academic year 1950-51 for Cal Tech for the American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Theoda Johnson, W. H. Freeman & Co., RE: Says that she should tell her correspondent that the correct answer to Problem 8-10 of College Chemistry is 15.4%. Requests that she make this correction in the answer sheet. Requests a copy of the College Chemistry and General Chemistry answer sheets. [Letter from Johnson to LP, November 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Books 1950b.3]
  • Check from AHP to the National Council Against Conscription for $5.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks: Southern Commercial and Savings, September, 1950 - December, 1952.), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Check from AHP to F.D.R. Democratic Club for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks: Southern Commercial and Savings, September, 1950 - December, 1952.), Box #4.021, Folder #21.3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP, RE: Requests his opinion of Dr. A.V. Grosse’s proposal for a new-type fellowship. [Letter from LP to Moe, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]


November 15
  • Letter from Melvin Calvin to LP, RE: Expresses uncertainty about when LP will arrive. [Letter from LP to Calvin, November 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Memo from C. Newton to LP and G. W. Beadle, RE: Attaches a schedule of events for the next Industrial Associates meeting on December 6th. Informs them that Kleiderer of Lilly writes that he will be present. Says that they are welcome at any of the sessions and at lunch, and to let him know if they went to attend or set up a personal appointment with Kleiderer. Asks them to send him a carbon copy if they write to Kleiderer. [Memo from LP to Newton, November 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. A. L. Wirin, RE: Encloses a list of names of people who he asked to write to the Army-Navy-Air Force Personnel Security Board and a list of other people who can serve as references for him. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Industrial Employment Review Board/Industrial Personnel Security Board, 1951-1954.), Box #2.010, Folder #10.1]
  • Letter from LP to President DuBridge, RE: Discusses Mr. Grant Cooper, the lawyer that the Institute chose for LP’s November 19th hearing before the Industrial Employment Review Board. Explains that he has chose Mr. Wirin to serve as his lawyer. Explains that there is not enough time for him to change lawyers now. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Industrial Employment Review Board/Industrial Personnel Security Board, 1951-1954.), Box #2.010, Folder #10.1]
  • Statement of credit card purchases from the Standard Oil Company of California to LP. Charge slips attached totaling $52.84. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]


November 16
  • Letter from Fred J. Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP, RE: Thanks him for his autograph. Expresses his hope that LP’s trip need not be deferred too long due to LP’s health. [Letters from LP to Allen, November 9, 1951 andNovember 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1950-1954), #5.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Fankuchen, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s reactions to a manuscript entitled “Compounds of Thorium with Transition Metals I. The Thorium-Manganese System” by Florio, Rundle, and Snow. [Letter from LP to Fankuchen, November 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Acta Crystallographica), #7.6]
  • Letter from W. L. Bragg, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, to LP RE: Expresses his support of Peter’s desire to work for his Ph.D. at the Cavendish Laboratory. Discusses a recent project. [Letter from LP to Bragg, October 26, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bragg, W. L.: Correspondence, 1927-1967), #30.1]
  • Letter from E. R. Schierz, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s opinion of Sam Naiditch. [Letter from LP to Schierz, November 21, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to L. E. R. Picken, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, cc LP, RE: Says that the specimen and photographs are being shipped to him by airmail and thanks Picken for letting LP and him use his material. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from John B. Johnson, Wright Air Development Center for the U.S. Air Force, to LP, RE: Asks LP for his confidential opinion of a research proposal on the application of the fundamental concepts of bonding pertaining to combinations of ceramic and metallic materials. [Letter from LP to Johnson, November 30, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1951), #443.19]
  • Letter from LP to C.R. Sundaram, TATA Incorporated, RE: LP must cancel his trip to India due to health concerns. [Letter from Sundaram to LP, November 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from LP to James G. Hunter, Regional Traffic Representatives, KLM, RE: Cancels LP’s trip to India. [Letter from Hunter to LP, November 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $6.99. [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 YMCA 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]
  • Typescript: Statement About Russian Attack on the Theory of Resonance, November 30, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.16]
  • Appeal of the 2nd World Peace Congress, Warsaw, November 16-22, 1950 to the United Nations. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Wo-Yo)), Box #4.017, Folder #17.5]
  • Return Receipt from Lt. Col. Donald Mare to LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Industrial Employment Review Board/Industrial Personnel Security Board, 1951-1954.), Box #2.010, Folder #10.1]
  • Check from LP to H.L. Byram, Tax Collector, for $728.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks: Southern Commercial and Savings, September, 1950 - December, 1952.), Box #4.021, Folder #21.2]
  • Bill from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to LP for $53.67. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Check Registers, 1951-1960.), Box #4.075, Folder #75.1]


November 18
  • Note from J. S. McKinley McKee to LP, RE: Thanks LP for his letter and says that he plans to stay at Cambridge and study for a while. Asks if there is any chance he might be able to work at the Institute in the future. [Letter from LP to McKinley, December 19, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1951), #256.2]


November 19
  • Letter from A. V. Hill, Biophysics Department, University College London, to LP, RE: Discusses LP’s papers that recently appeared in the May issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and their pertinence to his recent work on the elasticity of resting muscle. Encloses a summary of a paper that Hill sent to the Royal Society. Expresses his hope that LP will be able to attend the Royal Academy meeting. [Letter from LP to Hill, November 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hill, A. V.), #159.4]
  • Letter from LP to Charles D. Hurd, Northwestern University, RE: States that he is receiving the Glibert Newton Lewis Medal, not the California Award and gives his comments on the article by Allen and Sutton. [Letter from Hurd to LP, November 1, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hurd, Charles D.), #163.6]
  • Letter from LP to Kosuke Ohki, Research Institute of Science and Industry, University of Kyushu, RE: States that he looks forward to hearing about the more detailed calculations that he is making. [Letter from Ohki to LP, October 24, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1951), #300.13]
  • Letter from LP to L. E. R. Picken, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, RE: States that the specimen and photographs are being returned under separate cover and have verified his statement. Corey and LP have not succeeded in making progress in further interpretation of the photos. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from LP to the Placement Office, RE: Concerns his interview with Stephen Kulik. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from I. S. Bowen, Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories, to LP, RE: Says that he will be in town on December 26, and would be willing to meet with Yahya Safi. [Letter from LP to Bowen, November 9, 1951] [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: Says that there is still a chance that he will not be able to make the trip to Jamaica, but that he will decide shortly and let Taylor know. [Letters from Taylor to LP, November 12, 1951 and January 16, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Taylor, T. W.), #405.7]
  • Letter from Robley C. Williams, Virus Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley, to LP, RE: Encloses a micrograph of a flagellum that is plainly helical. [Letter from LP to Williams, November 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1951), #443.19]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Congratulates LP on being selected as the first recipient of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal. Says that this recognition of oustanding contributions to theoretical chemistry is deserved. [Letter from LP to Emery, November 28, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Letter from the Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to John V. Young, RE: States that LP will be out of town when Young comes to visit, but that he may interview a few doctoral candidates. [Letter from Young to LP, November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1951), #443.19]
  • Check from AHP to Peter 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]
  • Typescript: Statement by Professor Linus Pauling – For presentation to the Industrial Employment Review Board, Room 810, Federal Building, Los Angeles, Calif. 10 A.M., Monday, November 19, 1951. [re: political beliefs] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.11] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, [re: assignment of legal council to LP] November 19, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.12]
  • Memo from LP to Chuck Newton, RE: Informs him that he will be away from Pasadena and so will not be able to meet with Kleiderer on December 6th. Says that the plans for the conference with representatives from the Industrial Associates look very good to him. [Memo from Newton to LP, November 15, 1951] [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: Says that he does not think it is would be justifiable to give Campbell a raise in salary at the present time unless Corey, Lucas, Shoemaker, Sturdivant, and Swift also receive it. Explains that he thinks Campbell should be receiving a larger salary because of the work he’s been doing, but that most of the members of the staff of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering are in the same position. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Memo from LP to Dean Watson, RE: Asks if they have any need for a mathematician on the Bateman Project; Dr. Stephen Kulik would be a good worker on it. The material about him has been sent to the Placement Office. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
  • Memo from LP to the Placement Office, RE: Provides information on his interview with Mr. Stephen Kulik on November 16th. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
  • Offprint: “Statement by Professor Linus Pauling,” for presentation to the Industrial Employment Review Board. Handwritten note: “Beliefs - p. 4.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (LP Passport Problems, 1945-1952.), Box #2.002, Folder #2.4]
  • Report of LP’s Hearing before the Munitions Board of the Industrial Employment Review Board, November 19, 1951. Handwritten corrections made by LP. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.009]


November 20
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Ruth Soffer, Picture Editor, Encyclopædia Britannica, RE: In response to her request, encloses two photographs illustrating the structure of proteins and the signed permission form. [Letters from Soffer to LP, November 1, 1951 and November 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Encyclopædia Britannica), #111.7]
  • Letter from Richard E. Lingenfelter to LP, RE: Thanks him for answering his letter and gives his current situation and proposed plans for the future. [Letter from LP to Lingenfelter, October 5, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from David Shoemaker to LP, RE: Asks LP to give a lecture during his visit to Boston on a subject of his choosing. [Letters from LP to Shoemaker, November 14, 1951 and November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Letter from David Shoemaker to LP, RE: Says that he has not been able to send an updated manuscript. States that he has looked into the red phosphorus questions and found that the data published by Klein is not convincing. He goes on to clarify several issues pertaining to the Brillouin zone portion of the manuscript. [Letters from LP to Shoemaker, November 14, 1951 and November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Letter from William E. Weld, Jr., United States Information Service, to LP, RE: Refers to a Nov. 8th letter from LP; expresses sadness over LP cancelling his trip to India. But there was no inconvenience. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from H.J. Emeleus, University Chemical Library, University of Cambridge Laboratory, to LP, RE: Expresses his regret that LP had to cancel his trip to Madrid at his doctor’s orders. States that he looks forward to helping LP in the future. [Letter from LP to Emeleus, November 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Emeleus, H. J., 1951), #108.4 and LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Typescript: Statement by Linus Pauling, [re: LP legal representation at meeting of Industrial Employment Review Board] November 20, 1951. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a2.13] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from C. W. Shilling, Captain, MC, USN, Director, Research Division, to LP, RE: Writes that LP’s letter has been referred to Dr. Lou Levin, head of the Bio Chemistry Branch, and they are interested in talking to him about Oxypolygelatin and his future research. [Letter from Shilling to Sapero, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974), Box #13.004, Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from C. W. Shilling, Captain, MC, USN, Director, Research Division, to Captain James J. Sapero, MC, USN, RE : Apologizes for crossing him up, but the enclosed letter from LP is self explanatory. [Letter from Shilling to LP, November 20, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974), Box #13.004, Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from B. D. Van Evera, Chairman, Admissions Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Writes that Mr. C. J. Warneke applied for membership in the American Chemical Society in 1930 listing his only education training as an international correspondence course in 1916. He was admitted but dropped out in 1932 and is now applying for readmission; he has listed on his application a bachelor of science degree from the California Institute of Technology and that he attended Cal Tech from 1919-1924. Asks LP to check with the Registrar or the Alumni Office for any information on Carl Junker Warneke. [Letter from LP to Van Evera, December 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Credit card statement from the Richfield Oil Corporation to LP and AHP for $17.35. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from LP to Linus and Anita, RE: Explains that he and AHP had to give up their trip around the world due to LP’s present health condition. Gives the details for their visit. Tells them that he thinks they should come home at Christmas time. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr., 1945-1956.), Box #5.037, Folder #37.5]
  • Notes written by LP on the Sixth Report Un-American Activities in California 1951. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Agrees with his opinion that LP should not serve on the selection committee this year. Expresses his disappointment with the work of Hans Zinsser; does not support renewing his fellowship. Supports new-type fellowships for Dr. Lippman and suggests Dr. George E. Burch as another candidate for a fellowship. [Letter from LP to Moe ,November 8, 1951, and Letter from Moe to LP, November 23, 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: Declines recommending A.V. Grosse for a new-type fellowship. Criticizes Grosse’s recent work and proposal and concludes that he would not make any significant impact on the field of fluorine chemistry with a Guggenheim fellowship. [Letter from Moe to LP, November 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from R.C. Fuson to Members of the section of Chemistry, RE: States that they are again putting up four candidates for the members of the section of chemistry, but suggests that it might be better to elect two. He insists on the members of the section of science to support the four candidates. [Filed under LP Science:(National Academy of Sciences), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]


November 21
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I. Fankuchen, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Gives his comments on a manuscript entitled, “The Thorium-Manganese System,” by Florio, Rundle, and Snow. Recommends that it be published in Acta Crystallographica. [Letter from Fankuchen to LP, November 16, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Acta Crystallographica), #7.6]
  • Letter from LP to Sir John Cockcroft, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, RE: Congratulates him for receiving the Nobel Prize for Physics. [Note from Cockcroft to LP, December 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Cockcroft, John, 1951), #66.7]
  • Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP, RE: Says that he hopes to see LP when he visits Caltech in December. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, November 23, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Letter from LP to Edwin M. McMillan, Radiation Laboratory, UC Berkeley, RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nobel Prize for chemistry. [Letter from McMillan to LP, November 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (McMillan, Edwin), #245.6]
  • Letter from LP to E. R. Schierz, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, RE: Gives his opinion of Sam Naiditch. [Letter from Schierz to LP, November 2, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1951), #287.18]
  • Action Memorandum from the National Committee for Peaceful Alternatives to all Chapters and Councils. ***
  • Letter from C. B. Belknap, Owens-Illinois Glass Company, to L. A. DuBridge, President, Caltech, RE: Discusses the possibility of a fellowship program for the company and asks how to get in touch with the head of the chemistry department. [Letter from Baker to Belknap, December 4, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company), #299.7]
  • Letter from Eduardo Propper de Callejon , Counselor of the Spanish Embassy, to LP, RE: Asks LP to consider Enrique Moles for a position at the Institute. States that he is sorry that LP could not make his trip around the world. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1951), #312.16]
  • Letter from J. M. Robertson, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP, RE: States that he cannot make the trip to Pasadena before returning to Britain. Expresses his hope that he will be able to visit the U.S. in about two years and spend most of his time in the West. [Letters from LP to Robertson, November 9, 1951 and November 29, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Robertson, J. Monteath), #330.7]
  • Letter from LP to Glenn T. Seaborg, Chemistry Department, University of California at Berkeley, RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Seaborg, Glenn T.), #361.2]
  • Letter from Kenneth J. Palmer, United States Department of Agriculture, to LP, RE: Congratulates LP on being selected by the California Section of the American Chemical Society to receive the first Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal. States that he looks forward to seeing LP and hearing him speak at the award ceremony. Inquires if LP will have time to visit the Western Regional Laboratory and discuss his recently proposed protein structures before a small group of chemists. Asks LP to give his best regards to Professor Corey and tell him that they are making progress on the lysozyme problem. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Letter from Maurice L. Moore, Vick Chemical Company, to LP, RE: Congratulates LP on being named the first recipient of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal of the California Section of the American Chemical Society. It is a well-deserved recognition of LP’s outstanding contributions as an investigator of the fundamental aspects of chemistry and in the promotion of chemical education. [Letter from LP to Moore, December 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Memo from LP to himself, RE: States a simple general statistical method is given for calculating properties of random and ordered solid solutions. [Filed under LP Science: (LP Notes to Self: Scientific, 1941, 1945, 1949-1992), Box #10.003, Folder #3.4]
  • Memo from LP to himself, RE: About the analyzation of the absorption spectrum. [Filed under LP Science: (LP Notes to Self: Scientific, 1941, 1945, 1949-1992), Box #10.003, Folder #3.4]
  • Memo from LP to himself, RE: Writes about thoughts on the Molecular Structure of Methyl Alcohol from D. G. Burkhard’s book. [Filed under LP Science: (LP Notes to Self: Scientific, 1941, 1945, 1949-1992), Box #10.003, Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from L.A. DuBridge, President of the California Institute of Technology, to LP, RE: Encloses a copy of a letter from J. N. Ewart to the District Chief of the L