Letter from Linus Pauling to Dorothy Hodgkin. October 7, 1953. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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Activity Listings

• LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by J. Kraut. 9:15 AM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 1.016, Folder 16.2]
• Letter from C.A. Coulson, University of Oxford to LP RE: outlines the format of the proposed debate regarding resonance theory. He also states that he will participate only if Solovok does, and even then he will play the role of an umpire most likely. [In reply to letter from LP to Coulson September 14, 1953].
• Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin of University Museum, Oxford, England. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159, Folder #12 (The Lalor Foundation; Dorothy Hodgkin)]

  7 October 1953

  Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin

  University Museum

  Oxford, England

  Dear Dorothy:

  Ava Helen and I are happy indeed to have the two volumes on the history of the Anglo-Saxons by Thomas's father, and we thank you both very much.

  I think that our conference was successful. Everything went along well, and the only source of unhappiness was your absence. We were cheered up a bit by seeing some fine movies of you, which Dr. Hughes had made, and which he projected at the dinner of the conference, which was held Wednesday evening.

  Peter said that you and he were holding your own protein conference, and I hope that it has now taken place. I hope too that Peter is at last really interested in his work. I have heard a rumor to the effect that he has been working very hard. Also, I have written him to say that I feel that some really significant results may be obtained through the investigation of myoglobin, and that I advise him to continue with myoglobin as the subject of his research.

  Bragg gave an interesting talk yesterday afternoon, before our chemistry seminar. He spoke on early days of x-ray diffraction, and told about the events in 1912, 1913, and 1914.

  I have been invited to come to Israel, at the end of this month, to take part in the dedication of the Weizmann Institute, and I have decided to go, although I am not sure that the decision was a wise one. It will take two weeks for the trip. I shall not, however, stop in England.

  We all send you and Thomas our love, and we are looking forward to seeing you in a year or two.

  Sincerely

  Linus Pauling:W

• Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall RE: is glad to hear that Dr. Edsall's report will be ready for Science soon. Accepts the invitation to serve as chairman of the symposium at which Harvey Itano will give his Eli Lilly address. Mentions the Pasadena meeting on the structure of proteins. [Letter from Dr. Edsall to LP September 28, 1953, follow-up letter from LP to Dr. Edsall October 22, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106, Folder #5: file (John T. Edsall)].
• Letter from LP to Prof. A. G. Keenan RE: in response to Prof. Keenan's question in his last letter, LP explains the assumption made in several texts regarding the structure of the nucleus. [Letter from Prof. A. G. Keenan to LP September 28, 1953] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1953, Box #200, Folder #18]
• Letter from LP to Prof. Theodore T. Puck RE: writes in response to Prof. Puck's letter that he is unable to supply him with their molecular models because they are not of commercial manufacture. [Letter from Prof. Puck to LP September 23, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #313, Folder #1].
• Letter from Sidney Bernhard to LP RE: Hopes that LP's trip through Europe was pleasant. A position at Bethesda is available to Mr. Bernhard. Asks of LP if he has any comments on what is available in the way of academic positions in the east or west coast areas. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Bernhard October 13, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
• Telegram from LP to Lewis Pino, RE: LP regrets that his changed schedule in Tel Aviv makes it impossible for him to reach Meadville before Sunday November 8th. LP hopes that Pino can reschedule the lectures for Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th. [Pino’s reply October 8, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
• Telegram from LP to Weisgal, RE: LP regrets that he must leave Tel Aviv on the evening of November 5th. [Weisgal’s reply October 8, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]