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October
  • Itinerary for LP for October-November 1953. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
October 1
  • AHP writes cheque to: Arletta Townsend: amount: $25.36 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Crellin Pauling: amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $9.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from Joe Lyman of the Dragon school, Oxford, to Crellin Pauling [referred to as O. D.] RE: informs Crellin that his subscription to the Draconian publication has now expired. Wishes to know if Crellin would like it renewed. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Joe Lyman December 14, 1953] [Filed under D: Correspondence 1953, Box #98, Folder #18]
  • Letter from Mr. Edward A. Bryan to LP RE: Thanks LP for his informative letter regarding Dr. Chancel and his welcome to visit the infra-red lab at C.I.T. Unfortunately, he is on a trip now, and may not be forwarded the invitation in time. [Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Bryan September 22, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
  • Memo from "Eddie" [Hughes] to LP RE: discusses a letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP which LP presumably referred to him. Mainly talks about abbreviations for the kilo-x-unit in the paper/letter, and how it should have been used. [related letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP August 14, 1953] [Filed under J: Correspondence 1953, Box #192, Folder #19]
  • Memorandum to LP from R. M. Badger, California Institute of Technology, to LP RE: discusses collagen. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Box 28R]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: LA Daily News article entitled "Physicist believes molecule findings could upset heredity" RE: discusses Sir Lawrence Bragg's beliefs that applications of his discoveries might repeal the laws of heredity. Goes on to discuss Sir Bragg's work with x-ray and molecule structure. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.41]
  • Physics Today article "The Astin Case," about the reinstatement of National Bureau of Standards director Dr. Allen Astin. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.023, Folder 23.1]
October 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: Aletha Courtney: amount: $39.45 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $26.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP writes cheque to: American Association for the Advancement of Science: amount: $6.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to President DuBridge RE: emphasizes the point that in the construction of a new Norman Church Biochemical Laboratory, a second basement is much needed regardless of lack of funds. [four copies included] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]
  • Memo from LP to staff of Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering RE: October 2, 1953 meeting planned for the staff. [three copies].
October 3
  • Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: New York Times newspaper articles entitled "Laborites back H-Bomb Program" and "Soviet Confirms New Atom Tests" and "Yugoslav Urges Ban" RE: discusses an annual conference of the Labor Party in Britain about policies involving the H-bomb. Discusses the issue of the Soviet Union testing the H-bomb.
  • Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: Notes on collagen and LP's skepticism about the 10-unit in 3 turns helix. Goes on to discuss this in detail. [p. 31-32] [previous info. September 27, 1953, further info. October 9, 1953].
October 5
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bill's Liquor Mart: amount: $10.74 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Telegram from Meyer Weisgal to LP, RE: Weisgal accepts LP’s titles for his lectures. The symposium will last until November 6th and Weisgal hopes that LP will be able to extend his stay from November 3rd to November 7th so that he may participate in the entire symposium. [LP’s letter September 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
October 6
  • AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $7.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from Dr. Frederick C. Lendrum to LP RE: thanks LP for his note on his brief article dealing with the physics of molecular structure which appeared in Nature recently. He admits that he really has no business tinkering with the physics of the molecular structure, though he believes his article is justified simply because it may stimulate work in a field that he has no technical training to undertake himself. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lendrum September 14, 1953] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Dean Watson RE: enclosed is the application for a leave of absence for the upcoming trip to India in early 1954.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Brachfeld RE: Is glad to hear that Dr. Jonas Brachfeld is planning to carry on medical research at the National Cancer Institute. LP is glad to serve as a reference for Dr. Brachfeld. [Note from Dr. Brachfeld to LP September 24, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. J. Schnitzer of New York Academy of Sciences RE: thanks him for the invitation to participate in the conference honoring the 100th birthday of Paul Ehrlich. However, he is unable to accept it as he will be in India. [Letter from Dr. Schnitzer to LP September 28, 1953]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Victor Guillemin, Jr. RE: writes in response to Dr. Guillemin's letter of inquiry. Was not aware that Dr. Guillemin was involved with Dr. Lendrum in his consideration of the experimental test of his ideas. LP doesn't think that he has much of an idea, though he goes on to answer some of Dr. Guillemin's questions about organic molecules and paramagnetism. [Letter from Dr. Guillemin to LP September 28, 1953] [Filed under G: Correspondence 1953, Box #140, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to President DuBridge, Caltech RE: request for a two month leave of absence to travel to India. Highlights the fact that he planned to go the past two years, but health issues arose preventing his travel. Outlines the purpose of the trip.
  • Letter from LP to Shanti Bhatnagar, India Ministry of Natural Resources and Scientific Research RE: LP outlines where he desires to travel within India, and asks Bhatnagar to schedule any other trips that might be of interest to LP and AHP.
  • Letter from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Outlines procedure for sending abstracts of articles submitted to professional journals to industrial associates. Gives standard procedure throughout the Institute. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
  • Letter from Wallace R. Brode, U.S. Department of Commerce, to LP . RE: Brode says he is delighted to receive a copy of the new edition of LP's book, General Chemistry. He and his wife send their regards. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b.5]
October 7
October 8
  • AHP writes cheque to: Susie Perry [Boormans Market] : amount: $28.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $7.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP writes cheque to: Collector of Customs: amount: $122.20 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from L.P. Eisenhart, American Philosophical Society to LP RE: A meeting of the Society will be held November 12, 1953. The proposed publication of the Franklin papers is to be discussed. [Filed under LP Science: 14.011, Folder 11.2].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Norman S. Macqueen RE: writes that the lecture of Sir Lawrence Bragg on September 29, 1953 was a success and he enjoyed seeing the film that he sent which presented the ideas about the structures of metals through the bubble model. [Letter from Mr. Macqueen to Sir Bragg September 17, 1953] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1953, Box #256, Folder #4]
  • Letter from LP’s Secretary to Martha Loewenstein, RE: LP provides Loewenstein with his travel plans and reservations for his stay in Israel. The total cost of airfare amounts to $1465.09. LP would like to have this amount in advance so that he may purchase the tickets. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
  • Letter from Mr. Yasumasa Hayakawa to LP RE: thanks LP for his prompt response in sending him application forms to Caltech. However, Prof. D. Yost of Caltech has discouraged him to apply to Caltech due to the fact that he believes the Institute has nothing worth while to offer along his desires. So he has given up his desire to go to Caltech. [Letter from LP to Mr. Hayakawa September 8, 1953] [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
  • Telegram from Lewis Pino to LP, RE: Pino needs the title for LP’s popular lecture now to be on Monday the 9th and the technical lecture now to be on Tuesday the 10th. [LP’s telegram October 7, 1953] [LP’s reply October 9, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
  • Telegram from Weisgal to LP, RE: Weisgal will rearrange the schedule to suit LP’s need to leave on November 5th. [LP’s telegram October 7, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
October 9
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market: amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jaeger RE: In answer to Dr. Jaeger's letter of August 14, 1953, LP does not have any strong feelings about the abbreviation to be used for the X unit. Refers him to some other professors who are editors and would be interested in this sort of question. [Letter from Dr. Jaeger to LP August 14, 1953, related memo from "Eddie" to LP October 1, 1953] [Filed under J: Correspondence 1953, Box #192, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Joaquim Leitao RE: LP expresses acceptance and appreciation for his election as a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon. [Letter from Dr. Joaquim Leitao July 3, 1953] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
  • Letter from LP to Lewis Pino, RE: LP apologizes for having to change his plans at the last minute in regards to speaking at Allegheny College. LP was invited to attend a dedication ceremony of the Weizmann Institute in Tel Aviv. LP thanks Pino for rearranging the Allegheny lectures so that LP will be able to speak on Monday and Tuesday. [Pino’s reply October 11, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
  • Letter from Martha Loewenstein of the Weizmann Institute to the Roosevelt Hotel cc: LP RE: Requests a room reservation for LP October 25, 1953 and requests that room expenses be forwarded to her.
  • Research Note Books of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes on Dr. Lavine's Program involving collagen. [p. 33] [previous info. October 3, 1953, further info. November 22, 1953].
  • Telegram from LP to Lewis Pino, RE: For the lectures at Allegheny College the title of the popular lecture will be “Molecular Medicine” and the technical lecture will be “Structure of Proteins.” [Pino’s telegram October 8, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
October 10
  • AHP writes cheque to: Dr. Allen Knight Chalmers, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc.: amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP Biographical: Political. Newspaper Clipping: "McCarthy limbers up for presidential race", Los Angeles Daily News, October 10, 1953. [Filed under LP Biographical Box 2.040, Folder 40.13]
  • Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Los Angeles Daily News Newspaper editorial by Victor Riesel entitled "Joe Fay is Mr. Big of crime syndicate RE : discusses the activities of labor extortioner Joe Fay.
  • Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Unmarked editorial newspaper article entitled "Dorothy Thompson" RE: briefly discusses the foreign-policy resolution of the British Labor Party, in particular, how it relates to the United States. [Note in blue pen: "Go to Colo. Theater Nov. 30].
October 11
  • Letter from Lewis Pino to LP, RE: Pino thanks LP for sending the photograph and biographical materials. Pino would like to know a more specific title for LP’s lectures so that the lectures can be publicized. [LP’s letter October 9, 1953] [LP’s reply October 16, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
October 12
  • AHP writes cheque to: AC Vroman [Vroman's Bookstore] : amount: $28.98 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms: amount: $13.67 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum Caltech Bookstore: amount: $11.79 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bullock's Pasadena: amount: $307.84 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Carrousel: amount: $49.52 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: FC Nash & Co.: amount: $24.74 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: First Unitarian Church School House Fund: amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Friends of the Huntington Library: amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: McBride Animal Hospital: amount: $27.25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company: amount: $20.12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel: amount: $14.22 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Art Institute: amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Robert Dawson Agency: amount: $184.63 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Robert Faig, Treasurer, National Child Labor Committee: amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: San Gabriel Valley Swimming Pool Service: amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Company: amount: $4.46 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Trade World Corporation: amount: $30.89 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: William Taylor: amount: $21.58 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to Cornell University Press. RE: Asking a question about funds that may be available in Japan, but cannot be converted into dollars. He will be visiting Japan soon and would be able to spend that money there if at all possible. But would like to know the current standing of sales in Japan to know how much money should be allotted for his trip. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1960b.5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Statler Villars RE: thinks that it is worthwhile for himself and Prof. Shomaker to assist him in the matter of molecular calculations with the 701 calculator. Goes on to suggest plans for the work. [Letter of response from Dr. Villars to LP November 2, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #427, Folder #13].
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Hard of Scripps College RE: thanks Mrs. Hard for the clipping from the Los Angeles Times of September 30, 1953. The picture of Sir Lawrence is very expressive of his personality. Says that the news item by Mr. Barton is not very reliable. Sends a reprint of a lecture "Friday Evening Discourse" at the Royal Institution where Sir Lawrence is to be the new director. [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
  • Letter from LP to R. B. Corey, cc: Dr. Lavine RE: Informs that he has talked to Dr. Lavine about his research and has described work he might carry out on the structure of proteins. Describes how he will start out. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 31R]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP suggests that Freeman send a copy of the second edition to Dr. Foerst. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b.2]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Harper W. Frantz, RE: Freeman would like Frantz to send LP a copy of the second edition lab manual, as soon as he has it ready. [Filed under LP Books, 1955b.5]
October 13
  • AHP writes cheque to: Boys Athletic League, Inc.: amount: $2.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Canadian Far Eastern Newsletter: amount: $3.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Company: amount: $3.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners: amount: $21.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from Joseph S. Lukesh of Knolls Atomic Power Lab., General Electric Co. to LP RE: writes to LP so that he might consider some of his recent observations about metals, which he outlines in a rough draft and sends along with the letter. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lukesh October 19, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218, Folder #9 (Lukesh, Joseph S.)].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bernhard RE: Is pleased to hear that he is living next door to Peter. Is not able to inform him about any job openings on the east or west coast. Thinks that the opportunity in Bethesda would be a good one, though the conditions might not be as favorable as in a university. [Letter from Dr. Bernhard to LP October 7, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.A. Coulson, F.R.S., University of Oxford, RE: LP agrees on the structure of the planned debate regarding resonance theory. Also discusses former students who will soon be working with Coulson. [Related letter from LP to Coulson, September 14, 1953].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King, Protein Structure Project, RE: Details the format desired for the resonance theory debate. Solokov would start, since the Russians initiated the debate. LP would then reply, with Coulson following. [Related letter from LP to King September 14, 1953].
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Stanley Swingle RE: Sends his sympathy to her in learning of Stanley's death. They were happy to have him as a fellow in their laboratories. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Charles Townes of Columbia U. RE: asks for some information regarding quantum-mechanical calculations for the nitrogen molecule. [Letter from Prof. Townes to LP October 20, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #408, Folder #2 (Townes, Charles.)].
  • Letter from M. Haissinksy to LP RE: writes to LP about Mme. Joliot-Curie's rejection for membership to the American Chemical Society. She apparently requested to know the reason for her rejection from the Society and has received no answer. [related letter from Norman Bekkedahl to Mme. Joliot-Curie July 24, 1953, related letter from LP to Farrington Daniels, President of the American Chemical Society October 28, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #190, Folder #4 (Irene Joliot-Curie)].
  • Letter from R.C. Gibbs, National Research Council, to LP RE: Asks LP to review the merits of a grant proposal of Richard A. Ogg, of Stanford University. [Reply from LP to R.C. Gibbs October 19, 1953]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.028, Folder 28.1].
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP, RE: Reynolds acknowledges that the third edition manuscript will probably reach him by October 1, 1954. He informs LP that complimentary copies of Ingold and Robertson are being sent, and agrees to advance LP the $1000 he requested, with the understanding that the sum will be an advance on his royalties. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1960b.5.2]
October 14
October 15
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts: amount: $10.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Handwritten letter from Thelma and John to AHP and LP RE: Informs that Thelma is showing her paintings at an exhibition. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal: E-H: Box #1.001, Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from F.J.W. Roughton to LP RE: would like to visit LP in Pasadena in December. Writes of his progress in kinetic and equilibrium studies of the reactions of hemoglobin with oxygen and carbon monoxide. [Letter from LP to Dr. Roughton October 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #336, Folder #8: File (Roughton, F.J.W.)].
  • Letter from Joseph Halle Schaffner to LP RE: requests that LP deliver the enclosed note from him to the Braggs. Discusses his work with the Emergency Committee and his wish to see LP again sometime. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Joseph Halle Schaffner October 23, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D. C. Martin of the Royal Society RE: replies to Dr. Martin's letter of request by saying that there are no changes to be made in the entry about himself in the Royal Society Yearbook. [Letter from Dr. Martin of the Royal Society to LP September 16, 1953].
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre RE: Offers Mrs. Lassettre an appointment in their lab in chromatographic analysis, as an assistant to Dr. Walter Schroeder. [Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP October 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #14 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
  • Letter from Max T. Rogers to LP RE: requests that LP fill out an enclosed form recommending him for a Fulbright Award to be used while he is on sabbatical leave the next year. [copy of recommendation of Max T. Rogers by LP dated October 21, 1953 is included with the letter].
October 16
October 17
  • AHP writes cheque to: Beatrice Wulf: amount: $7.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
October 19
October 20
  • AHP writes cheque to: Community Chest of Pasadena: amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP Newspaper Clippings: 1953n. Pasadena Star News article "Germany Pauling Topic" discusses LP's coming talk before the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club. [photo included]
  • LP writes cheque to: American Physical Society: amount: $42.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Tech: amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling: amount: $125.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Letter from C.A. Coulson to LP RE: Agrees with LP regarding Solovok's role in resonance theory debate. Goes on to discuss students coming to Oxford from the states. [In reply to letter from LP to Coulson October 13, 1953].
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Wants to ensure that the journal School Science and Mathematics receives a copy of the second edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.5].
  • Letter from Pat Du Bois RE: invites LP to speak at an "Author's Club" luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, on the topic of "Advances in Medicine." [LP response October 22, 1953]. [Filed under A: Correspondence 1953, Box #12.19]
  • Letter from Prof. Charles Townes of Columbia U. to LP RE: in response to LP's enquiry, writes that indeed, a recent doctoral thesis at Columbia was done on molecular electronic structure and nitrogen. Goes on to discuss the work. [Letter from LP to Prof. Townes October 13, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #408, Folder #2 (Townes, Charles.)].
  • Letter from Professor G. V. Raynor to LP RE: Dr. Naor. Discusses their work with phases of the type of compounds MgCu2, MgZn2 and MgNi2. Goes on to give an evaluation of Dr. Naor at LP's request. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Raynor December 9, 1953] [Filed under N: Correspondence 1953, Box #287, Folder #20]
  • Letter from R.C. Evans to LP, RE: Evans thanks LP for the review of International Tables. Evans was pleased to hear from Perutz and others of the success of LP’s recent protein conference. [LP’s letter October 16, 1953] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953a, Folder 1953a.5]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: [newspaper unknown] article entitled "Germany Pauling Topic" RE: reports that "Science and Medicine in Postwar Germany and Scandinavia" is the topic of LP's talk before the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.41]
  • Telegram from Mazar President to LP. [LP’s reply November 21, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
October 21
  • Letter from Dr. Ralph Spitzer, Department of Medical Research, University of Manitoba to LP RE: Details Spitzer's new effort at learning the applications of chemistry to medicine, in particular the measurement of blood volume using Evans blue dye and it's possible binding to albumin. Notes Evans blue's structural similarities to Tryptan Blue, and inquires whether LP has any suggestions on using stereochemistry of the dyes and associated molecules to predict dissociation rates. [Reply letter from LP to Spitzer December 14, 1953].
  • Letter from Fred Meller to LP RE: writes to LP for Dr. Fankuchen in response to LP's September 3, 1953 letter. Lists the parameter values they have found for tin tetraiodide as well as Dr. Dickenson's values and the "ideal" values. [previous related letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen October 21, 1953, following related letter from LP to Fred Meller December 2, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, Folder #4].
  • Letter from LP to F.J.W. Roughton RE: in response to Dr. Roughton's letter, writes that he would be glad to meet with him in December and was glad to hear about his work on kinetic studies. [Letter from Dr. Roughton to LP October 15, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #336, Folder #8: File (Roughton, F.J.W.)].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Asks Moe to request applicant opinions by December 1, 1953 in order to get responses back since LP and AHP are planning to leave for India in mid-December. [Reply from Moe to LP November 20, 1953]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.015, Folder 15.1].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Writes to say that Professor Karol Mysels of USC has requested that LP give him a letter of recommendation regarding a Guggenheim Fellowship. Although he doesn't know him well, he believes him to be a first-rate scientist and recommends him. [Related letter from Mysels to LP October 16, 1953]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.015, Folder 15.1].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Dewey B. Larson RE: in response to Mr. Larson sending him his manuscripts. Suggests that he revise the manuscripts considerably before expecting them to be published. Goes on to make thorough suggestions. [Letter from Mr. Larson to LP May 16, 1953, letter from Mr. Larson to LP November 7, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #12 (Larson, Dewey)].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. E. Simon of Clarendon Laboratory RE: in response to Prof. Simon's letter, is sorry to report that he will not be able to meet with him in early January as he will be in India at the time. [Letter from Prof. F. E. Simon to LP October 14, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #365, Folder #2: File (Simon, F. E.)].
  • Letter from Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre to LP RE: writes in response to LP's invitation to her that she work as an assistant to Dr. Schroeder in chromatographic analysis. Hopes to work for them at Caltech, however, asks if she could start working in 1955. Sends a filled out application for post-doctoral research fellowship, along with college transcripts, confidential statements and a bulletin covering one of her "dabs of research." [Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Lassettre October 15, 1953, letter from October 24, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212, Folder #14 (Lassettre, Marjorie)].
  • Letter from Philip W. Hemily to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter. He was interested to hear LP's comments on the crystal structure of NaOH*4H20. He will discuss LP's analysis and the theoretical hydrogen structure with Professors Bauer and Wyart soon. He is now researching structure determination of other hydrates of the NaOH*H20 systems at the Laboratoire Central des Services Chimiques de l'Etat. [Letter from LP to Mr. Hemily September 14, 1953] [Filed under H: Correspondence 1953, Box #166, Folder #4]
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP, RE: LP's trip to Japan. Reynolds asks LP to use up some of the yen being held in the Chase National Bank of Tokyo, since half of the amount on deposit in the royalty account there is his. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1960b.5.2]
  • Manuscript Notes, “Science and Medicine in Europe Today. FDR Club. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.14]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Program for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club RE: gives a blurb about LP as the speaker on the topic of "Science and Medicine in Post-War Germany and Scandinavia." [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 6.006, Folder 6.41]
  • Speech by LP titled Science and Medicine in Europe Today, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Club, Pasadena, California. The speech discusses his political background, the scientific qualifications of foreign countries, McCarthyism, and the reunification of Germany. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s.14].
  • Telegram from LP to Mazar President Hebrew University, RE: “Gladly accept lecture invitation.” [Mazar’s telegram October 20, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
  • Telegram from Weizmann Institute of Science to LP, RE: “Hope to have answer Thursday early afternoon.” [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 25  (New York)
  • Itinerary: Leave Los Angeles, arrive in New York at 8:45 PM; Hotel Roosevelt [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.11]
October 26  (Paris)
  • AHP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling: amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #1]
  • Itinerary: Dr. Barker, Research Corporation; leave New York at 4:00 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.11]
  • Letter from Howard Brooks, Unitarian Service Committee, to LP RE: Asks LP to send in an expense report from his July 1953 trip to Germany. Also asks him to send in a report regarding the current state of physiological research going on within Germany. [Reply from LP to Brooks December 9, 1953]. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
  • Letter from W. Klyne of University of London, Postgraduate Medical School, to LP RE: asks LP for permission to reproduce a couple of figures from his papers to use in his book Progress in Stereochemistry. [Letter of response from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin to Dr. W. Klyne November 11, 1953] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1953, Box #200, Folder #18]
  • Letter from Winslow W. Smith to LP RE: confirming that LP will be the person lecturing at the Weizmann Institute, and hopes to renew their acquaintanceship.
  • Memo from LP to Harper Frantz, RE: LP has looked over the second edition lab manual for College Chemistry, and has few small changes to add. [Filed under LP Books, 1955b.5]
October 27  (Tel Aviv, Israel)
  • Itinerary: Arrive in Paris at 12:20 PM, leave Paris at 8:00 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sandburg, Secretary of the 13th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry RE: Thanks him for his letter about publishing the plenary lectures of the Congress. Goes on to discuss his travel plans. Also discusses his upcoming lecture and some "figures." Also gives congratulations on the success of the "Congress." [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #379, Folder #1]
  • Letter from LP to H. L. Byram, Tax Collector RE: lists a particular property in the Rancho Santa Anita as belonging to himself and AHP.
  • Letter from LP to H.L. Byram, Tax Collector, County of Los Angeles RE: States that LP's property on Fairpoint Street in Pasadena, California is his, and goes on to list the measurements.
  • Letter from LP to J. Timmermans, RE: LP thanks Timmermans for the two copies f the Rapports and Discussions of the Ninth Solvay conference and the photograph of the members. LP enjoyed his stay in Brussels and found the Congress to be invaluable. [Timmermans’ letter September 24, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.4]
  • Letter from LP to M.M. Barzin, RE: LP mentioned Barzin to Processor Morgan Ward who was pleased to hear about Barzin. LP notes that he enjoyed his time in Brussels and is grateful to have been invited. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.4]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Silvio Bezzi RE: Thanks Mr. Bezzi for the invitation to stop over in Italy on their way to India. However, LP and AHP plan to stop over only in England to visit their son, and in Athens to see Greece, which they have never seen before. They hope to visit Italy in a couple of years. [Letter from Mr. Bezzi to LP September 18, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP’s Secretary to Lester Kieft, RE: LP would like to leave the matter of transportation from Meadville to Lewisburg to Mr. Kieft. LP has already left for Israel and looks forward to seeing Kieft in Lewisburg. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.17]
  • Letter from LP’s Secretary to Lewis Pino, RE: KO has accepted the invitation to speak on Wednesday the 11th and will postpone his errands in New York until Thursday. With these new circumstances LP will not need arrangements for Tuesday evening. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
  • Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. Pino RE: Writes about some last minute travel details. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s.16]
  • Letter from the Executive Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Professor Kirk RE: Would like him to make a plane reservation for LP to go to Philadelphia on Thursday morning. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s.16]
October 28  (Tel Aviv, Israel)
October 29  (Tel Aviv, Israel)
October 30  (Tel Aviv, Israel)