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- Amedeo Avogadro nel centenario della morte. [Italian: Amedeo Avogadro in the century after his death] La Chimica e l'industria 38 (August 1956): 17-20. English translation: Amedeo Avogadro. Science 124 (October 1956): 708-713. [Filed under LP Publications: 1956p.11]
- Letter from David P. Berenberg and Raymond E. Kirk to Friend RE: Invites LP to a dinner to celebrate Karl Herstein's 60th birthday. Pencil note in upper right corner reads, "regrets 10/31/56."
- Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Given $450,000 Grant for MR Study," Children Limited, October 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.20]
- Photo: Frederic Bohnenblust leaning against a wall and holding a cigarette. (Dept. of Math - and Dean of Grad. Oct 56" Photograph by Patterson. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.30]
- Research Notebook of LP RE: A set of radii for the β-W structure, pp. 58-63. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 19R]
- Check from AHP to Thomas Underwood for $288.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from Arthur C. Cope, Chairman, Section of Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences, to Section of Chemistry Members RE: Outlines the voting procedures for the election of a chemist to the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
- Letter from Carl F. Cori, Washington University, RE: Inquires whether Caltech would be interested in inviting Dr. H. H. Weber to give a lecture. Discusses details of Weber's possible visit. [Letter from LP to Cori October 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from Dr. William F. Kieffer, Journal of Chemical Education, to LP RE: Requests that LP review the revised edition of Mary Elvira Weeks' book Discovery of the Elements. [Letter from LP to Kieffer November 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.13]
- Letter from LP to Richard M. Gordon, Funk & Wagnalls Universal Standard Encyclopedia, RE: Declines Gordon's offer to become a member of the Consulting and Advisory board at Funk and Wagnalls. [Letters from Gordon to LP September 26, 1956, October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Pauling Box #5.042 Folder #42.3]
1, October, 1956
Perhaps you could send me a nice big Sears Roebuck catalogue please. I have copied Linda's
recipes. Please sent that for crepes? Beef Stroganoff?
love
Peter
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to J. Lewin, Du Centre National De Transfusion Sanguine, cc: LP, RE: Updates Lewin on his and his colleagues' progress in their work on hemoglobin crystallization. Explains that he is sending copies of articles by Drabkin and bottles of various chemicals to Lewin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
- Letter from William B. Castle to Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Says that he still believes Dr. Jandl is the type of person to whom they should provide support. Informs of Jandl's talents and his current work. [Letter from Young to Castle October 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Note from Prof. Herbert Harned, Yale University, to LP RE: Says that LP should receive the box of T.B. Johnson's pyrimidines soon. [Letter from LP to Harned September 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harned, Herbert), #151.13]
- Check from AHP to Associated American Artists Galleries for $4.06. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960, Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from AHP to Brown and Welin for $35.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from AHP to Dr. Charles J. Wrobel for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from AHP to Lake Florist for $13.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from AHP to Lieberg's for $18.14. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from AHP to Pasadena Art Supplies for $54.35. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Richfield Oil Co. of California for $46.37. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Letter from Dr. Allen J. Enelow to LP RE: Has heard that Dr. Tarjan and Dr. Pumpian-Mindlin have not yet received copies of LP's paper. LP needs to send them copies so that they can prepare their discussions for the annual meeting of the Southern California Psychiatric Society on October 20. [Letter from Enelow to LP June 7, 1956, Letter from LP to Enelow October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.31]
- Letter from Ileen E. Stewart, American Institute of Biological Sciences, to LP RE: Explains that Drs. Kirkwood and Hirschfelder's contributions to the Symposium are expected to be ready soon and that the Symposium will then be ready for editing. [Letter from Stewart to LP September 21, 1956, Letter from LP to Stewart October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #10.3]
- Letter from J. English, Yale University, to LP RE: Says that the T. B. Johnson samples were never packed and sent during the summer. Apologizes for the delay. [Letters from LP to English August 14, 1956, October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
- Letter from John G. Sinclair, Jr. to LP RE: Describes a developing project called Science Center. Requests a meeting with LP to discuss ideas for the project. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from Lorna Fitzhugh to LP RE: Informs LP that Mr. Evans is already committed and would not be able to give the amount of time needed to take care of the cattle on the Evans' Ranch. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1] [LP's reply October 10, 1956]
- Letter from Peter Briggs, Ladies' Home Journal, to LP RE: Delighted to hear that LP is considering writing the article on the goals of biochemistry. What interests Briggs about LP's work is that he seems to be attempting to perfect the human race. LP should keep in mind that the audience is woefully uneducated, though eager to learn. Does not set a length limit. Suggests that LP write a letter giving a brief summary of how the text would go. [Letters from LP to Briggs September 27, 1956, May 22, 1957] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.5]
- Airline ticket: United Airlines, Los Angeles to San Francisco [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Check from AHP to Pearl M. Jordan for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to Crellin Pauling for $161.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Check from LP to Crellin Pauling for $507.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Carl M. Stevens, Chemistry Dept., State College of Washington, RE: LP and AHP will travel by car. The dinners preceding the lectures in Richland, Pullman, Spokane, and Salem are satisfactory. Gives three possible lecture titles that the sections can choose from. Encloses biographical sketch and abstracts of the three lectures. [Letters from Stevens to LP September 27, 1956, October 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest Wenkert, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, RE: Thanks Wenkert for the Coover lecture honorarium. Sorry to have delayed in informing Wenkert about the expenses for the trip. His stop in Ames did not cost anything because it was on his way to Urbana, where his honorarium was large enough to cover traveling expenses. Thought he had written to Dr. Rundle to this effect. [Letter from Wenkert to LP September 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest Wenkert, Secretary-Treasurer, Ames Section, American Chemical Society, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, RE: Thanks Wenkert for the honorarium. Did not incur any expenses in the Ames trip because it was on his way to Urbana, where his honorarium was large enough to cover traveling expenses. Had thought he had written to Rundle to this effect. [Letter from Wenkert to LP September 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph Wortis, Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Wortis's letter of July 5 urges LP to accept the invitation to speak. AHP will not be coming to New York on October 30. LP's fall schedule is complicated and he is coming to New York especially for the talk at the hospital. Plans to stay at the St. George Hotel. Has a lunch engagement on Tuesday, but will visit the hospital in the morning and afternoon. [Letter from Wortis to LP September 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Pearce Bailey RE: Accepts invitation to become an Associate Member of the American Academy of Neurology. [Letters from Bailey to LP September 27, 1956, October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]
- Letter from LP to I. C. Kogan, American Chemical Society, RE: Regrets to decline Kogon's invitation to speak on biochemical stereochemistry in a colloquium of the Delaware Section of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from Kogan to LP September 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Hardin Jones, University of California, Berkeley. [Letter from Jones to LP October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jones, Hardin B.), #190.5]
3 October 1956
Prof. Hardin Jones
Dormer Laboratory
University of California
Berkeley, California
Dear Professor Jones:
I was greatly impressed by the seminar talk that you gave in the California Institute of Technology on 24 January 1956. I learned more from your talk than, I think, I have learned from any other seminar talk during recent years.
I am writing now to ask you to tell me what you have published along the lines of your talk - about the Gumpertz curve, about the shift in the curve due to smoking
of cigarettes, and about the shift due to radiation damage. If you have reprints of papers, I hope that you can send them to me. Perhaps you could give me references to publications of other people that are significant here, without putting yourself to too much effort. If you have prepared a manuscript for publication that covers part of your seminar talk, and have an extra copy, I should be pleased to see it -please let me know what the conditions about public release are. I may say that I made a good number of notes during your seminar talk, and have found those notes valuable in connection with my own thinking about radiation damage.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling:W
- Letter from LP to Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: AHP will not be able to visit Oberlin with LP. Plans to arrive in Cleveland on October 15 and leave on October 19. The proposed times for LP's lectures on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are satisfactory. If they would prefer to have one of the lectures on Monday, that would also be satisfactory. Suggests the overall title for his lecture series be "Molecular Structure and Life." Gives titles for each of the four lectures. [Letter from Rogers to LP September 28, 1956, Letter from LP to Rogers October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Letter from William V. Consolazio, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to provide a brief critical review of proposal B-3739 submitted by Paul Doty and entitled "Polypeptide Synthesis." Explains the rating scale. [Review of Proposal B-3739 by LP October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
- Airline ticket: United Airlines, San Francisco to Los Angeles [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Dan Ranks, student at Don Benito School, to Gentlemen, Caltech, RE: Requests spare helium from Caltech for studying balloons in class. [Letter from Wulf to Ranks October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, to William B. Castle RE: States that in view of Dr. Jandl's current work he should file a formal application under the new program. [Letter from Castle to Young October 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Letter from Jim Lieberman to LP RE: Provides the names of the two patients and the hospital where they are staying. Explains his summer employment under Dr. Thomas L. Nelson. Hopes to visit LP's lab and extends an invitation for LP to speak at the U.C. School of Medicine. [Letters from LP to Lieberman September 12, 1956, October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from LP to Lewis N. Pino, Colorado College, RE: Thanks Pino for the invitation to visit the college. [Letter from Pino to LP September 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: Asks for assistance in obtaining his invalidated old passport for his records from the Secretary of State. Mentions that he is giving a talk in Salem, OR in November. [Letter from Morse to LP June 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Morse, Wayne), #250.2]
- Memo from Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, to Dr. Walter Bauer RE: Forwards Mr. Castle's letter and states that the current direction of Dr. Jandl's work should make further support considered. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Newspaper Clipping: "American-Scandinavian Foundation," (California) Bien, October 4, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.24]
- Note from David Mellor, New South Wales University of Technology, to LP RE: Introduces Dr. Felix Gutmann as an old friend and a member of the staff of the School of Applied Chemistry. Explains that Gutmann is currently a visiting research professor at the University of Southern California and is interested in LP's model of the metallic bond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Check from AHP to Happy's for $126.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
- Letter from D. Chakravarti, D.Sc., University of Calcutta, to LP RE: Invites LP to act as a member of the Board of Examiners to adjudicate upon a thesis submitted by Dilip Kumar Ghosh. [Letter from LP to Chakravarti October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from G. Ross Robertson, University of California Los Angeles, to LP RE: Inquires about a reference in the chapter "Configuration of Polypeptide Chains in Proteins." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from G.A. Snyder to LP RE: Talks about cattle that die from pathology involving the brain and spinal cord and suggests that the research of Mr. Alged may be helpful to LP in his research on mental deficiency. [Letter from LP to Snyder October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from Gisela Roizen to LP RE: Encloses additional information on her theory about the pituitary gland and requests LP's advice or assistance. [Letters from LP to Roizen May 17, 1956, October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from John D. Roberts to W. A. Waters, University of Chicago, cc: LP, RE: Invites Waters to give a lecture at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Allen J. Enelow RE: The talk which LP will deliver at the Southern California Psychiatric Society Meeting, entitled "Molecular Abnormality in Relation to Disease," will be based on the same material included in the talk he delivered before the American Psychiatric Association symposium on May 2, entitled "The Molecular Basis of Genetics." Has sent the manuscript to Dr. Tarjan and Dr. Pumpian-Mindlin. [Letter from Enelow to LP October 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.31]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Eugene Pumpian-Mindlin RE: Encloses a copy of his paper, "The Molecular Basis of Genetics," which covers mostly the same material as the talk he is to present on October 20 entitled "Molecular Abnormality in Relation to Disease." Hopes this is sufficient for Pumpian-Mindlin to prepare his discussion. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.31]
- Letter from LP to Dr. George Tarjan, Superintendent, Pacific State Hospital, RE: Encloses a copy of his paper "The Molecular Basis of Genetics." The talk which LP will deliver on October 20 will cover mostly the same material. Thanks Tarjan for the note about work on phenylalanine clearance. Dr. Lippman will arrange to see Tarjan shortly. [Letter from Wulf to Tarjan July 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.31]
- Letter from LP to Leslie Sutton, Magdalen College, RE: Says he cannot commit to write an article for the Chemical Society's Proceedings. Mentions Sutton's compilation of interatomic distances and its potential usefulness in the new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from Sutton to LP September 29, 1956, October 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Sutton, Leslie E.), #370.8]
- Letter from Professor L.E. Steiner, Chemistry Dept., Oberlin College, to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP will deliver a series of lectures at Oberlin soon. Invites LP to meet with the members of the department and with students. Invites LP to have a meal with members of chemistry faculty. [Letter from LP to Steiner October 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Memo from LP to W. Whaling RE: Informs of Jerrold Zacharias' forthcoming visit. Describes details and purpose of the visit. [Letter from Zacharias to White August 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Note from Mrs. Rufus C. Browning to LP RE: Discusses situation of her daughter with cerebral palsy. Asks for any information. [Letter from LP to Browning October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Reprint: "Former Members of AEC Comment on Its Present Policies," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.22]
- Article: "Brief aus New York," Die Medizinische. By Walter K. Frankel. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1958) #129.2]
- Check from AHP to Helga's Bake Shop for $33.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Perry's for $22.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Safeway Stores for $19.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from LP to Linus Pauling, Jr. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.037, Folder #37.8]
6 October 1956
Dr. Linus Pauling, Jr.
3909 Round Top Drive
Honolulu, T.H.
Dear Linus:
I am greatly pleased to have received your letter of 26 September, and to know that I can count on an additional gift to the California Institute of Technology for support of my researches for a minimum of five years. The fund that you and Anita provided during the last year has been of extraordinarily great value to me; in particular, it has relieved me of a considerable pressure that I would have been under otherwise to obtain money for support of certain aspects of my work that are hard to include in the funds available. Please tell Anita too how greatly I appreciate this action that you and she are taking.
Our work on mental deficiency has started off well, but I have already had a surprise. One of my proposals was that we attempt to develop a test for phenylketonuric heterozygotes; I had in mind that a phenylalanine clearance test, involving injection into the blood stream of a standard amount of phenylalanine and determination of the phenylalanine level thereafter, would do the job. A recent issue of Lancet contains an abstract of a talk by another investigator, in which he reports that injection of phenylalanine in the parents of patients with phenylketonuria leads to the elimination of phenylalanine in the urine, whereas it does not in normal individuals. I think that we shall probably check this work-I am a bit skeptical about it, because I have thought that the heterozygotes would have about half as much active enzyme as normal individuals, and that this amount of active enzyme would be enough to keep phenylalanine or phenylpyruvic acid from appearing in the urine, although I have thought that an increased level of phenylalanine after injection of a sample of it might be observed. I suppose that some of the other investigations that we have had in mind will be undertaken by other people, too.
I enclose a copy of my letter to Dr. Halperin.
We now have nine people working more or less directly on our Ford Foundation project. Only four of them are on salaries paid from the Ford Foundation grant-we have used a larger amount this year for outfitting laboratories, buying equipment such as spectrophotometers and electrophoretic apparatus, etc., than will be spent in the following years. One of them is from Harvard Medical School and MGH; he is Dr. David Allen, who got his M.D. at Harvard a couple of years after you. He had a National Science Foundation Fellowship. He is working in the analysis of proteins for phenylalanine, with the idea of making these determinations about ten times more precisely than has been done before. Another is Dr. Dhar, from Lucknow, India. He is the director of the pharmacological section of the National Central Laboratory of India for Research on Drugs. He is here with his wife and boy, supported by a fellowship given by the Rockefeller Foundation. Another is Dr. Santamaria, from Naples. I think that his fellowship is a Smith-Mundt Fellowship, perhaps also supplemented by a grant from the Italian Government. He is an M.D. too. I have another M.D. working with me, Dr. Oleg Jardetsky, who has a National Research Council Fellowship in the Medical Sciences. His wife, Dr. Christine Jardetsky, holds a fellowship from the American Cancer Society. Both of them are working on problems connected with enzyme chemistry, but they have expressed an interest in doing some work on the mental disease problem; in particular, if we can get some autopsy material they may attempt to isolate the enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of phenylalanine to tyrosine.
Mama and I are disappointed that we shall not get to see you and the children soon, but we are looking forward to the visit to Honolulu a year from this Christmas. Mama, I think, has written to you that we shall be in Europe during most of next summer. We hope that you and the children can come to see us before then.
We are still very pleased with Deer Flat Ranch. We drove up last Thursday afternoon, and came home again Sunday morning-I was scheduled to give a talk at a meeting of the American Scandinavian Foundation in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. On Friday and Saturday we watched the sea otters, flushed out several deer, dug a bit in the Indian shell mound in the hope of finding another soapstone olla, like the beautiful one, about fifteen inches in diameter, that had been dug up by Mr. Evans, with the skeleton of an Indian draped about it, clambered over the rocks of Salmon Cone, which is at the southwest edge of our place, talked about where we would build our new house, and in general had a good time. We got up before daybreak on Sunday, and passed eight deer during the first few miles of our trip home, one of them a nice buck with half a dozen points. Also, we were pleasantly surprised to have hundreds of monarch butterflies arrive, and settle down, apparently for the winter, on a few branches of one of the Monterey cypresses back of the house. I had thought that these butterflies all settled down for the winter in the grove of Monterey pines at Pacific Grove, 75 miles farther north.
Please give my love to Anita and the children. We hope that we shall see all of you before too many months go by.
Much love from
Daddy
- Letter from LP to Mr. Campbell RE: LP will ask the Evans to fill out the forms transferring their grazing permit to LP and AHP. Requests a form to use in the application for the lands adjacent to his property. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Evans RE: Asks that the Evans sign the forms which Alex Campbell has left with them and to mail them to LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
- LP handwritten notes: "Tea Party for Chemistry Division" total cost of $396.21. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
- Check from AHP to Alumni Associate of C.I.T. for $8.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Herman Koller for $38.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Marie Antoinette Co. for $20.21. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Monthly Review Press for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to AAAS for $6.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to California Institute of Technology Bookstore for $17.79. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $2.81. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to John L. Westland and Son, Inc. for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Registered Checks, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to Yale University for $25.00. [Note attached to top left corner of check reads: "Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 4, California"] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Letter from Dr. Albert Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Looking forward to LP's visit and lecture at the Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn. Sobel has been asked to introduce LP, so requests a copy of his vita. [Letter from Wulf to Sobel October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from LP to David Tyler, University of Puerto Rico, RE: Informs that he sent a strong letter of recommendation of Tyler to Dr. Pennes. Mentions his new ranch. [Letter from Pennes to LP September 24, 1956, Letter from LP to Pennes October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Tyler, David), #408.11]
- Letter from LP to E. E. Van Tamelen, University of Wisconsin, RE: Invites Tamelen to visit Caltech and give a lecture. [Letter from Van Tamelen to LP October 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
- Letter from LP to G. J. Stork, Columbia University, RE: Invites Stork to come to Caltech to give several lectures. Explains details of Stork's possible visit. [Letter from Stork to LP October 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from LP to George M. Guest, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, RE: Explains that he will not be in San Francisco at the same time as Guest, but hopes that Guest will visit Pasadena. Regrets that he will be unable to visit Guest in Cincinnati anytime soon. [Letters from Guest to LP September 17, 1956, October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from LP to Harry H. Pennes, Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, RE: Strongly recommends David Tyler for the position to which he applied. [Letter from LP to Tyler October 8, 1956, Letter from Tyler to LP February 21, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Tyler, David), #408.11]
- Letter from LP to Ileen E. Stewart, American Institute of Biological Sciences, RE: Agrees with Dr. Itano that Dr. Kirkwood's summary of his talks can be omitted from the symposium "Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity." [Letters from Stewart to LP October 2, 1956, November 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #10.3]
- Letter from LP to J. English, Yale University, RE: Looks forward to receiving the T. B. Johnson samples. [Letter from English to LP October 2, 1956, Letter from LP to English October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
- Letter from LP to James H. McInerny. [Letter from McInerny to LP September 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
8 October 1956
Mr. James H. McInerny
P.O. Box 406
Southold, L.I., N.Y.
Dear Mr. McInerny:
I have received your letter of 27 September, and the paper ["]The Effect of Fluorides on the Human Body" by Charles A. Brusch.
I think that the paper by Charles A. Brusch has no value whatever. The distinction between natural fluorides and artificial fluorides that he makes is meaningless. Calcium fluoride in solution is completely ionized, as is sodium fluoride. The effect of the fluoride ion on the human body has to be exactly the same for a solution of sodium fluoride as for a solution of calcium fluoride.
I could point out many statements in the paper that have no significance to the question of fluoridation of water, or are simply incorrect. For example, the statement about the greater solubility of artificial fluorides than natural fluorides in water has no significance, because the amount of fluoride that is added to water in the fluoridation of water is so small that the solubility product of even the less soluble fluorides is not reached, and the physiological effect of fluoride ion is not at all influenced by the larger solubility of sodium fluoride than of calcium fluoride. I do not think that the statement that fluoride acts as a flux combining with calcium, magnesium, etc. has any significance. The reference to coval[e]nt bonds is presumably simply an error; I do not think that it matters whether the bonds in a molecule are covalent bonds or are not covalent bonds, so far as the effect of fluoride ion in solution goes.
It is my opinion that the people who are objecting to the use of fluoridated water do not understand chemistry or medicine.
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling:W
- Letter from LP to John Kendrew, Cavendish Laboratory, RE: Says he has no man to recommend to Kendrew to work on his myoglobin project. Goes on to talk about his family and his protein project. [Note from Kendrew to LP September 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Karplus, Martin), #197.6]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. E. Parham, University of Minnesota, RE: Invites Parham on behalf of Prof. Niemann and Prof. Roberts to visit Pasadena to give a lecture series. [Letter from Parham to LP October 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from LP to Simon L. Ruskin RE: Thanks for the letter and the reprint which has been interesting. [Letter from Ruskin to LP September 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from Richard Gordon, Funk & Wagnalls Universal Standard Encyclopedia, to LP RE: Is disappointed that LP has declined the invitation to be a member of the company's Consulting and Advisory Board. Requests a recommendation of another person who may be suitable for the position. [Letter sfrom LP to Gordon October 1, 1956, October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Check from AHP to Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mrs. Anna Panek for $29.62. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to National Child Labor Committee for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to Beatrice J. Wulf for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Letter from Dr. David Salkin, Veterans Administration Hospital, San Fernando, California, RE: Thanks LP for consenting to speak before the hospital staff on November 27. Hopes that LP will find time to have lunch with them before the lecture and to tour the hospital after the lecture. LP need not limit himself to the lecture topic only. Sorry that LP was unable to accept the invitation to speak before the postgraduate symposium next January. Requests that LP complete the formal papers. [Letter from LP to Salkin October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.35]
- Letter from Dr. William D. Evans, Chief of Medical Services, County of Los Angeles General Hospital to LP RE: Thanks him for accepting his invitation to speak at a dinner with the Senior Medical Residents of the hospital. Provides information on where and when the dinner will be and who will be in attendance. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.3]
- Letter from Gaétan Jasmin to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: States that he is interested in making an application for a research fellowship to their foundation. Asks for the necessary forms. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.6]
- Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Thanks Young for the set of application forms and gives Young his upcoming schedule so an interview can be scheduled if there are any applicants in the Washington and Oregon area (since that is were he is traveling). Thanks Young for her previous letter and check for his expenses. [Letters from Young to LP September 12, 1956, September 24, 1956, October 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. I. Fankuchen, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Discusses Irving Alder's manuscript on "The Origin of Life" and agrees to write a preface for it. Says he and Corey are optimistic regarding Fankuchen's question about proteins. [Letter from Fankuchen to LP September 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Fankuchen, Isidore), #117.4]
- Letter from LP to Peter Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
9 October 1956
Dear Peter:
I have had a telephone call from Perryman Mojonier Co., Custom House Brokers, 354 South Spring Street (telephone Michigan 1178), Los Angeles. Mr. Folmer talked with me. He says that the Mercedes Benz will arrive on the steamship Lochhaven due about the 23rd of October. He said that we need documents authorizing clearance: ownership documents, German motor license book, carnet de passage, and a statement about the number of miles that the car has been driven since you got it. I told him that I thought that it had been purchased in Germany, although I was not sure.
Also, Mr. Folmer said that their company could take care of the whole job of bringing it through customs and delivering it to our house, so that I shall not have to do anything about it. However, I need the documents.
I am sending a carbon copy of this letter to Crellin. In case that you have sent any documents to him, he can send then on down to me.
I have not yet got a license on the Porsche. Crellin said that the officials here were apt to be rather sticky about ownership, and that we would have to have a notarized statement about ownership of the car. Could you send such a statement to me? suppose that I can be the registered owner, and you the actual owner, or whatever the documents require. If you want, we can put the Porsche in storage. I have not yet sold the 1953 one.
Mama and I are going to Beer Flat Ranch on Thursday afternoon. Barclay Ray is going up with us, in order to check over the geology of the place, and especially to look at the rock cliffs to see whether he can estimate the rate at which it is being eroded away. My estimate is about one foot average in ten or twenty years - there was a fence put up close to the edge thirteen years ago, by Mr. Evans, who homesteaded the place in 1916, and this fence is still close to the edge, with apparently a few of the posts having been freed through rock falls from the cliff. The rock looks pretty hard to me, and I think that it would be possible to build a house quite close to the edge of the cliff, without danger. Linda will probably go up with us, and come back Sunday morning, since she is to pour at Mrs. DuBridge's tea for the faculty. I am going to take the plane Sunday evening from San Luis Obispo, so that I can spend a few days at Oberlin College, returning on Friday. Mama will stay up at the ranch probably until Thursday, and then drive back to Pasadena.
We had the tea for the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering day before yesterday. It was a great success. As usual, Mama had arranged fruit and vegetables in a beautiful display on the old picnic table, up north of the big oak trees. She had bought hundreds of very small frankfurters, about 2 inches long, and one of the boys, Dr. Forrest Carter, took charge of roasting them over a charcoal fire on the patio. The punch was very good. Although it had been cold and rainy for two or three days, the day of the tea turned out to be beautifully clear and pleasantly warm. Pauline and Michael came over. Pauline is in the middle of a lawsuit - she has sued some of the department stores for selling cheap imitations of her shoes and the verdict will be rendered on 1 December. She thinks that her patent will be found valid.
About a week ago I moved into my new office, on the second floor of the Church Laboratory. It is perhaps a little larger than my other office. Different in shape, too - 16 by 33 feet. The windows face to two doors. It is 18 feet long, has from the floor to 3 feet high, tiers of 5 drawers each, and above that 4 feet of cabinet space, with sliding glass doors. It is beautifully finished, made with a nice wood - maple,in a light oak finish. The cabinet is 27 inches deep, as are the drawers. I have some models and some books in it at present. I have a chemical bench, sink, and hood at the west end, and a group of filing cases.
Much love to Julia and Gregorio. I hope that everything is going along well in the University of London.
Love from
[Linus Pauling]
- Letter from LP to Phil Stern RE: Thanks Stern for photographs he took of LP and his office. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to W. K. Sherwood, Hopkins Marine Station, RE: Looks forward to visiting Sherwood in the future. [Letters from Sherwood to LP September 14, 1956, October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Acknowledges a clipping from Science relating to Atom Harvest. [Letters from Freeman to LP August 29, 1956, November 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]
- Check from AHP to American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to The Vermont Crossroads Store for $12.95. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $318.12. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from California Institute of Technology to LP RE: The Board of Trustees has voted to increase LP's salary to $18,000 per annum effective January 1, 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
- Letter from Donald M. Leslie, Program Committee, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, to LP RE: Notifies him about the dinner and asks that if he is not able to be back from India that he find a substitute speaker. Explains that he is sending out a notice in the group's monthly newsletter about the dinner and LP's talk and requests a recent photograph, an abstract of the talk, and background information to be put into the article. [Letter from LP to Leslie August 14, 1956, Letter from Wulf to Leslie October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.1]
- Letter from Dr. Carl M. Stevens, Chemistry Dept., State College of Washington, to LP RE: The Pullman section has selected the "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" lecture. Hopes that the lecture will attract a wide audience. Reservations have been made for LP and AHP at the Compton Union on campus. Dinner will be held there at 6:45 PM and the lecture will be at 8:15 PM. Invites LP to speak at a chemistry seminar at 4:15 PM on November 6. [Letters from LP to Stevens October 3, 1956, October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Carl F. Cori, Washington University, RE: Informs that Caltech is pleased to invite Prof. H. H. Weber to give two lectures at Caltech. Discusses details of the lectures and Weber's possible visit. [Letter from Cori to LP October 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from LP to E. J. Penrose RE: Says only Caltech students and staff may check books out from the library. Explains that Penrose may read there during operation hours. [Letter from Penrose to LP September 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Fitzhugh, RE: Is sorry to hear that Mr. Fitzhugh does not feel that he has enough time to commit to running the cattle at the Evans' ranch. Asks if it might be possible to have Mr. Fitzhugh act as a consultant to help the man who is currently working with the cattle, since he is from Tennessee and not knowledgeable about local conditions. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
- Letter from LP to Paul Youtz, California Institute Research Foundation, California Institute of Technology, RE: Writes that he has divided the 25% royalties evenly between Professor J. H. Sturdivant, Dr. Reuben Wood, and himself. Requests that he prepare the papers for this new arrangement and suggests that it go into effect January 1, 1957. [LP Science: Box 13.003, folder 3.8]
- Letter from LP to Prof. N. F. Mott, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, RE: Further addresses the issue mentioned in Mott's memoirs of the first man to hold a Chair of Theoretical Chemistry. Points out Prof. Arthur Amos Noyes' title as Professor of Theoretical Chemistry in 1899. [Letter from Mott to LP January 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mott, N. F.), #250.3]
- Letter from LP to Professor L.E. Steiner, Chemistry Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Would be glad to meet with members of the chemistry faculty and with chemistry students. Will arrive at Oberlin on Monday. Does not have any duties on Monday, so perhaps this would be a good time to see Steiner and the chemistry department. Suggests that Steiner check with Professor Rogers regarding LP's schedule. [Letter from Steiner to LP October 5, 1956, Letter from LP to Steiner October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Letter from Makio Murayama, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Discusses the manuscript, "Titratable Sulfhydryl Groups of Normal and Sickle-cell Hemoglobin at 00 and 380 C" and requests that LP make any corrections. Mentions Dr. Drabkin and his symposium on "Molecular Diseases." [Letter from LP to Murayama January 30, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $10.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Friends of the Huntington Library for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $35.94. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to Committee for the Arts for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Letter from John D. Hartman, New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, to LP RE: Asks where he might find specifications for a model of a high energy bond organic phosphorus atom. [Letter from LP to Hartman October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
- Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Jim Lieberman RE: Thanks Lieberman for the information and the invitation to speak before the University of California School of Medicine. Has no plans to go to the bay area at the moment, but it might be possible later on. [Letter from Lieberman to LP October 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from LP to GA Snyder RE: Thanks for the letter and information about the cattle but thinks the pathological state in cattle would not interest them. [Letter from Snyder to LP October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from LP to Gisela Roizen RE: Says he is not qualified to express an opinion on Roizen's theory about the pituitary gland. [Letter from Roizen to LP October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from LP to John G. Sinclair RE: Expresses interest in a brochure sent about a proposed science center. Regrets that he will be unavailable during Sinclair's visit to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Rufus C. Browning RE: Details what he knows about cerebral palsy. He hasn't done any research on the topic but she should keep hope because it is of interest to many. [Note from Browning to LP October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from Pearce Bailey, American Academy of Neurology, to LP RE: Discusses LP's acceptance of the Associate membership invitation. Requests that LP complete and forward an application to the American Academy of Neurology. [Letter from LP to Bailey October 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]
- Letter from Sarah S. Dees, American Association for the Advancement of Science, to LP RE: Would like to schedule publication of LP's review of Valency and Molecular Structure. Wonders when to expect the review and its approximate length. [Letter from LP to Dees October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.11]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Winner to Speak Here," Oberlin (Ohio) News-Tribune, October 11, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.3]
- Review of Proposal B-3739 by LP RE: LP rates the proposal as a one, which is the highest rating possible. [Letter from Consolazio to LP October 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
- "Preliminary Notice of Program" from the American Academy of Neurology. Announces 1957 annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]
- Letter from A. I. Oparin, Institute of Biochemistry, to LP RE: Written in French. Writes that many scientists mentioned in LP's previous letter have already been invited to the symposium and they are planning to invite several more. [Letters from LP to Oparin September 20, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, CIT, to Albert E. Sobel RE: As requested, encloses some biographical material about LP. [Letters from Sobel to LP October 8, 1956, October 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to David Ranks, student at Don Benito School, RE: Says Caltech cannot supply helium for studying balloons but suggests that the Ohio Chemical Pacific Company may be of assistance. [Letter from Ranks to Wulf October 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Cormia RE: Apologizes for the tardiness in sending LP's reprint on the future of enzyme research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from Dr. J.D. Patterson, Oregon Agriculture Dept., to LP RE: Pleased to learn of LP's upcoming visit to the Oregon ACS section on November 10. The section meets at Willamette University and is preceded by a dinner. Selects the lecture title "Valence of Metals and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds." Offers to make hotel arrangements for LP and AHP in either Portland or Salem. Wonders if LP would like any slide equipment. [Letter from LP to Patterson October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from George M. Guest, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, RE: Relays an invitation from Dr. William Wallace of Western Reserve University Medical School to LP to be the "guest speaker" at a meeting of the Society for Pediatric Research. [Letter from LP to Guest October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from George M. Guest, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, to LP RE: Says he plans to stop in Pasadena in late October. Hopes that he will be able to meet with LP at that time. [Letters from LP to Guest October 8, 1956, October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from Professor Hans Neurath, School of Medicine, University of Washington, to LP RE: Delighted to hear that LP plans to address the local section of the American Chemical Society on November 7. Sorry that he will be in the east at that time, but his colleagues invite LP to visit the department and perhaps present an informal seminar on a subject in the area of proteins or nucleic acids. [Letter from LP to Neurath October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from Professor Hans Neurath, School of Medicine, University of Washington, to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP will address the local ACS section on November 7. Sorry to say that he will be in the east on that date. However, Neurath's colleagues in the department would appreciate LP's visit. Neurath's colleagues wonder if LP would be able to present an informal seminar on some subject in the area of proteins or nucleic acids. [Letter from LP to Neurath October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Deliver 4 Mead-Swing Talks," Oberlin (Ohio) Review, October 12, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.18]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Deliver 4 Mead-Swing Talks," Oberlin College (Ohio) Review, October 12, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.10]
- Offprint: "Current Research Findings on Radioactive Fallout," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.23]
- Unclaimed letter from LP to Mr. Charles M. Clark, still in envelope. [Letter from LP to Clark September 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Article: "Identification of a New Normal Embyronic Haemoglobin" by Dr. I. Halbrecht and C. Klibanski from Nature. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
- Letter from Leslie Sutton of Magdalen College to LP RE: Explains that he will try to hasten the publication of his compilation of interatomic distances. [Letter from LP to Leslie Sutton October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Sutton, Leslie E.), #370.8]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
13 October, 1956
182 Broomwood Road
London S.W. 11
Dear Daddy,
We were very pleased to receive your letter of the 9th which arrived today.
With respect to the Merc, I enclose the registration certificate with the British Motor Authorities, a receipt from the man from whom I bought the car, a statement as to the mileage the car has done in my hands, and an expired International Certificate for Motor Vehicles. I do not have a Garnet, though I had one it was retained by the Automobile Association when I returned to this country. The car was exported from this country on a Bank of England form. I bought the car in England.
I am very pleased that the mechanics of importation will not rest upon you.
As to the Porsche, I have sent the receipted invoice from Messrs. A.P.N., the dealers from whom I bought the car, to you. I shall send the receipts for the money I paid along with a statement about ownership.
I would like it if these various documents were not to be mislaid, and perhaps they could be filed in a convenient file somewhere.
I think you can do what you wish with the Porsche. Do you have need for it?
I am pleased you are enjoying the ranch so much, and look forward to seeing it. How close is the closest airstrip? I am rather sorry for Julia's and Thomas' sake that we are staying here. Thomas does not like the rainy weather. I think we shall move into a central heated flat in a block in North London towards the end of November. It is furnished and rather expensive, but I wish things to be as easy as possible for Julia.
She has just rung and sends her love. She is sorry she has not written recently.
It is nice you are in your new room. You will remember you showed it to Linus and me in 1955 before the building was finished. It seemed narrow to me, but the hall is biased towards the south side limiting the width of the southern rooms.
I am in at University College.
Love from
Peter
- Note from Benjamin Schapiro to LP RE: States his son is suffering mental illness and would like advice where to take him in New York City. [Encloses article by David Dietz] [Letter from LP to Schapiro October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Airline ticket: TWA, Los Angeles to Cleveland [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Dr. Domenico Marotta, Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, to LP RE: Thanks LP for accepting the invitation to lecture in Rome. Mentions the ceremony celebrating Amedeo Avogadro. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Letter from Irving Adler to LP RE: Thanks him for writing the preface to his book on the origin of life (How Life Began), and explains that as a token of his appreciation he is sending LP all of his previous books. Includes a manuscript copy of the preface LP wrote. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1957a2.10]
- Letter from Roland Lovejoy, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, Washington State College, to LP RE: Learned of LP's proposed visit to Pullman on November 6. Invites LP to an informal luncheon with the chemistry students on that day at noon. AHP is welcome to attend. [Letter from LP to Lovejoy October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Bulletin from American Association of Scientific Workers RE: Individuals are needed to write articles on any of several topics to appear in the spring of 1957. The pamphlet, "Unmeasured Hazards," is being published and AASW is asking members to assist in its distribution. A conference on the working conditions of scientists, sponsored by the World Federation will be held in either London or Paris, an invitation is extended to those who will be able to attend. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.1]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade-Swing Lectures, Oberlin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from A. J. Mangelsdorf, Experiment Station, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, to LP RE: Requests a copy of the paper LP presented at the Chicago American Psychiatric Association meeting. [Letter from Wulf to Mangelsdorf October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Letter from Arthur C. Cope to Members, Section of Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Encloses the Informal Ballot for both Physical-Inorganic-Analytical and Organic Chemists to be elected for National Academy of Sciences membership. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
- Letter from Corliss Lamont to LP RE: Inquires about the meaning of "mass" in LP's General Chemistry. Asks for LP's comments regarding the use of the specific words to define "mass." [Letters from LP to Lamont September 20, 1956, October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lamont, Corliss), #212.5]
- Letter from Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital to Dr. Thomas L. Nelson, Sonoma State Hospital, cc: LP, RE: Asks if Nelson could send a brief summary of the two cases in which the mother is phenylketonuric and mentally deficient and the daughter is not phenylketonuric but not mentally deficient. [Letter from Nelson to Tarjan October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from M. Kent Wilson, Tufts University, to LP RE: Informs of his present position as chairman of the Chemistry Department at Tufts University. Requests recommendation of candidates for staff positions at the university. [Letter from LP to Wilson October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Letter from William J. Hartman, Ph. D., to Dora E. Young, Executive Secretary, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Questions if he qualifies for an Established Investigator Fellowship. [Letter from Young to Hartmen November 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.11]
- Note from Charles Schwieso to LP RE: Requests copies of a statement made by ten tech scientists in regard to H Bombs. [Letter from LP to Schwieso October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Freight bill from Mack D. Mann, Perryman, Monjoiner Company, to Peter Pauling c/o LP RE: Details shipping information of 1 unboxed used Mercedes-Benz motor car. Requests documents concerning the automobile including keys. [Letter from LP to Folmer October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade-Swing Lectures, Oberlin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Albert E. Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Understands from Dr. Wortis that LP is to arrive on October 29. Offers to meet LP at that airport and take him to his hotel. Invites LP to have dinner at his home. [Letters from LP to Sobel October 12, 1956, October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from Arthur B. Pardee, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has been awarded the NSF Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship. Thanks him for his help. [Letter from Pardee to LP August 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Pardee, Arthur B.), #304.4]
- Letter from Earl W. Sutherland, Jr., Western Reserve University, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver the annual Hanna Lecture at Western Reserve University. Discusses details of the lectures. [Letter from LP to Sutherland, Jr. October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from Mary J. McMullen, Business Press Inc., to LP RE: Discusses LP's article, "Amedeo Avogadro" in Science and discusses ordering reprints. [Letter from LP to McMullen October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from Valdemar Frankel, Bien, to LP RE: Sends a copy of the Danish newspaper, Bien, in which is printed Frankel's review of LP's lecture at the American-Scandinavian Foundation. [Letter from LP to Frankel October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
- Memorandum from G.W. Green to R.B. Gilmore, cc: LP, RE: Final notification of Amendment No. 10 to Contract No. Nonr-220(05). [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963), Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
- Notes on Mead-Swing Lectures, Oberlin (Ohio) College, October 16-18, 1956. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.30]
- Poster: Mead-Swing Lectures, Oberlin (Ohio) College, October 16-18, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.22]
- Program: Mead-Swing Lectures, Oberlin (Ohio) College, October 16-18, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.22]
- Application for Research Fellowship, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, for William Pelon [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade-Swing Lectures, Oberlin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for providing his schedule and asks him to interview Dr. Robert E. Willkens in Seattle. Encloses all the material they currently have about Willkens. Updates LP on the current status of the applications received. [Letters from LP to Young October 9, 1956, October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
- Letter from E. E. van Tamelen, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Accepts LP's invitation to visit Caltech and give a lecture. Suggests possible dates for his visit. [Letters from LP to van Tamelen October 8, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
- Letter from E. S. Proskauer, Interscience Publishing, to LP RE: Discusses a new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1956), #185.17]
- Letter from Florence Ervine to LP RE: Ervine was very interested in the scientific talk that LP gave to the A.A.U.W. Wonders if clocks with an illuminated dial sitting on a bed side dresser cause any harm to the occupant of the room. Also, would there be any issue with a kitchen clock up on a wall causing injuring. [Letter from LP to Ervine October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials, re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961), Box #7.007, Folder #7.1]
- Letter from J. P. Wibaut to LP RE: Informs of his and Mrs. Wibaut's forthcoming trip to the U.S. Inquires if he might visit LP in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Wibaut November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Letter from Pierre Masson, M.D., Department of Pathology, University of Montreal, to Dr. Walter Baur, Board of Trustees, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Expresses his approval for Dr. Gaétan Jasmin as candidate for the Fellowship from their foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.6]
- Letter from Professor of Pathology, University of Toronto, to Dr. Henry Z. Movat RE: Shares that his is happy he is applying for a fellowship with the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, and assures him there is a place for him. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Letter from R. W. Dodson, Brookhaven National Laboratory, to LP RE: Asks for information about Dr. Roland Muxart of the Laboratoire Curie, Paris. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Dodson, Richard), #96.5]
- Letter from Wilbrod Bonin, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, to Dr. Walter Baur, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Endorses the application of Dr Gaétan Jasmin for a Fellowship from their foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.6]
- Letter from William E. Parham, University of Minnesota, RE: Accepts LP's invitation to give a lecture. [Letters from LP to Parham October 8, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from the Professor of Pathology, University of Toronto, to Dora, E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: States that if Henry Z. Movat is granted a fellowship, the necessary facilities would be provided for by the Department of Pathology. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Application from Henry Z. Movat, to a research fellowship with the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Check from AHP to Beatrice Wright for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Estelle Forward for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Frances Coles for $6.25. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Genevieve B. Browne for $24.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Israel Feuer for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Leonore Chatterton for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Sue Duggan for $7.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade-Swing Lectures, Oberlin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from C. B. Farrar, American Journal of Psychiatry, to LP RE: Details of the publication of LP's address The Molecular Basis of Genetics given at the May 2 meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. [Letter from Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Farrar November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
- Letter from Dr. Milton Lewis, Richland Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Has selected the lecture title "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease." The meeting will take place at Chief Joseph Junior High School. LP did not mention whether he would be willing to chat informally on a nontechnical subject of his choice after dinner. There will be a break between the two talks since that is their election meeting. [Letters from LP to Lewis September 28, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from Edward C. Curnen, University of North Carolina, to LP RE: Expresses continued hope that LP might attend the conference on etiologic factors in mental retardation. Encloses a memo outlining details of the conference. [Letter from LP to Curnen September 28, 1956, Memo from Curnen to Participants and Guests, No Date] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from H.C. Shinn to Sirs, Caltech, RE: Describes method of desalting sea water by freezing method. [Letter from LP to Shinn October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from J. Rodman Seely to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Gives information supplemental to the enclosed application for an advanced five-year application. Describes his experience in the scientific field. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
- Letter from L.C. Like, Manager, Veterans Administration Hospital, San Fernando, California, to LP RE: Gives LP directions for the best route to the hospital. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.35]
- Note from V. K. Dixit to LP RE: Describes his education background and lists papers that he has published. Expresses interest in the study of the structure of molecules and implores LP to allow him to study under his guidance. [Letter from LP to Dixit November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Airline ticket: United Airlines, Cleveland to Chicago to Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Application for Research Fellowship, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, from James H. Jandl. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Check from AHP to Arnold's Hardware for $25.84. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mosse Incorporated for $210.29. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Pasadena Artists Supplies for $22.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Pearl M. Jordan for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4024, Folder #24.1]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade-Swing Lectures, Oberlin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Clifford S. Benton, Westmont College, RE: Discusses course contents of Chemistry classes at California Institute of Technology. [Letter from Benton to LP September 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, to LP RE: Mentions a visit by Dr. Lippman and discusses future procedures. Suggests meeting the week of the 29th and then meeting once a month thereafter to discuss patients and research leads. Mentions that those at Pacific involved with LP's work would like the privilege of co-authoring publications. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from G.E. Burch to Dr. Baur, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Supports the application for research fellowship for Dr. Pelon. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
- Letter from Gilbert Stork, Columbia University, to LP RE: Accepts the invitation to come to Caltech in December to give several lectures. [Letters from LP to Stork October 8, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from James H. Jandl to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Informs of his general and specific professional interests and future short and long term goals as a part of the application for further support by the foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Check from AHP to The London Shop for $20.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Copy of Letter from Sherman Adams, Assistant to the President of the United States, to Clinton Hunt, World Peace Foundation, RE: The President wants to thank Hunt for his support and he is grateful for Hunt's advice concerning the creation of a new Cabinet post. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Wo-Yo), Box #4.017, Folder #17.6]
- Hotel receipt: Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: American Psychiatric Association; Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles; 1:30 Talk [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from J. F. Reinhardt to LP RE: Writes about the possibility of assisting in the research on longevity with his research in honey bees. Thinks maybe LP can help him. [Letter from LP to Reinhardt October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from Prof. Herbert Harned, Yale University, to LP RE: Invites LP to attend the Pediatric Research Conference in North Carolina in November. [Letter from LP to Harned November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harned, Herbert), #151.13]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Ban Atomic Tests, Asks Dr. Pauling," Los Angeles Mirror-News, October 20, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.24]
- Pamphlet: "Haemoglobin D in a Persian Girl: Presumably the First Case of Haemoglobin-D-Thalassaemia" Reprinted from the British Medical Journal. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
- Check from AHP to Good Foods for $21.48. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to St. George Hotel for $5.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Letter from Dr. Forrest N. Anderson to LP RE: Appreciated LP's presentation on October 20 at the Southern California Psychiatric Society Annual Meeting. Has never heard a more condensed factual coverage of such a tremendous number of important and interesting things. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.31]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
21 October 1956
Dear Mamma,
Thank you for sending on the copy of Audio. When we move, we shall write & change
the address, though it costs $1.50 an years more addressed here. We should move in a month or
so, to a furnished centrally heated flat in a block in Murwell Hill.
Thomas is a darling. He is very good, behaves admirably. He pots well, sleeps most of
the time. He laughs & plays with me, and does what I tell him. He does not like to burp, but is
very talented at farting. He has grown a great deal and seems to be more & more interested.
I have begun at University College and shall have to learn some chemistry. It is quite
interesting.
We look forward to seeing your ranch, which must be lovely. Perhaps we could be
resident cliff watcher to guard against erosion.
Much love,
Peter
- Letter from Thessal Rice to LP RE: States that she has been working at a state institution for the feebleminded in Marshall with a capacity of nineteen hundred. Volunteers to do some tests provided they have the equipment to aide in the research on mental deficiency. [Letter from LP to Rice October 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Doctors Urged to Learn More Psychiatry," Los Angeles Examiner, October 21, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.2]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Says Smog Can Shorten Life," Los Angeles Examiner, October 21, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.3]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Scientist Asks for End to Deadly A-Bomb Tests," Los Angeles Times, October 21, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.23]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Smog Lethal, Scientist Says," Pasadena (California) Independent, October 21, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.23]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Smog Shortens People's Lives, Scientist Says," Los Angeles Times, October 21, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.15]
- Check from AHP to B. Altman and Co. for $60.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to North Pacific Coast Line for $24.72. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Correspondence: Author Unknown, [re: Itinerary of lecture topics for Pauling speaking tour of the Pacific Northwest] October 22, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.17]
- D. Evaluation by LP for Foster Strong RE: Answers questions evaluating the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Lunch with Maylock-Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Meade Swing Lectures; Oberlin, Ohio [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Alvin L. Sellers, Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Regrets that LP was unable to address the meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Invites LP to speak at the society's second meeting of the year at Caltech. [Letters from LP to Sellers September 21, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine), #376.1]
- Letter from Dr. Thomas L. Nelson, Sonoma State Hospital, to Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, RE: Gives information about the retarded phenylketonuric patient, Gretta Bohm, as well as her retarded non-phenylketnuric daughter, Virginia Bohm. Will be pleased to help LP in any way they can. [Letters from Tarjan to Nelson October 15, 1956, October 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from EJ Kapun to LP RE: Writes for a European friend, Dr. Wolfram Keup, a psychiatrist in Switzerland who is requesting a copy of an address given by LP at the 112th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. [Letter from LP to Kapun October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from Elmer Stotz, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in a symposium on hemoglobin for the American Society of Biological Chemists at a Federation meeting. [Letter from LP to Stotz October 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from Gaétan Jasmin to Dora E. Young RE: Encloses the complete application to apply for a Fellowship from their foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.6]
- Letter from Holland Roberts, California Labor School, to LP RE: Expresses interest in the lecture on the effects of radiation announced by the First Unitarian Church in LA. Inquires about copies of the lecture. [Letter from LP to Roberts October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roberts, Holland), #330.5]
- Letter from Julia Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Pauling #5.042 Folder #42.3]
October 22nd
Dear Mama,
I just came home from shopping and found your letter with pictures. I read it first as
Peter is at work. I certainly wish we could come to you for Christmas, but don't know what
Peter will say about this. He seems to be taking his paternal position very seriously, and to have
agreed somewhat in the last two months. It is partly that ghastly beard which he still refuses to
part with. What shall I do? I have tried everything I can think of.
I am sorry not to write sooner. I just always seem to tired and uninspired when I at last
get to sitting down. It is worth it though, I do appreciate all your lovely letters too. My own
mother gets frightfully cross when I do not write and this depresses me and cramps my style
even more.
Thomas is so gorgeous. All my relations who visit say he is like me but I am sure you
would think he was like Peter, the crinkles up his nose when he smiles in just the same way.
Also, I am sure I was not such a nice baby. He is very good, just naughty sometimes to show
that he is human. He first smiled on the day exactly that he was six weeks old. He has a very
gooey, sentimental smile. It is his two months' birthday today.
The ranch looks heavenlyThe sea right close. I have always loved the sea. I wish we
could come.
I have a very tentative request to you, if you can spare the time and trouble. Joy
Jonckheere lent me two cook-books, which Mrs. Bridges admires very much, and I wondered if
you could get them for her. They are: Fannie Farmers Candy Cook Booka signet book
published by the New American Library, and the Pocket Cook Book (Pocket Books Inc.), both
paperbacks.
Much love to you both and Linda
Julia.
- Letter from LP to Benjamin Schpiro RE: Answers to say he is just beginning work in the field but suggests he go to Bellevue Hospital. [Note from Schipiro to LP October 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from LP to Charles Schwieso RE: Encloses the statement Schwieso requested regarding H-bombs and a clipping from the Los Angeles Times containing LP's comments on atom bomb testing. [Note from Schwieso to LP October 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Corliss Lamont. [Letter from Lamont to LP October 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lamont, Corliss), #212.5]
22 October 1956
Dr. Corliss Lamont
450 Riverside Drive
New York 27, N.Y.
Dear Dr. Lamont:
I am pleased to have your letter, and the opportunity to carry on a discussion with you by mail.
I did not define mass in my book on chemistry, because the book is not supposed to cover the field of physics, and I have had trouble in saying the things about chemistry that I want to say without having idle book become too large.
If I were to attempt to define mass, I should say that it is the quality that is involved in gravitational attraction and in resistance to change of motion. Rigorously, of course, one should describe two qualities, gravitational mass and inertial mass. It is found by experiment that these two qualities are strictly proportional to one another - no exception has been found. Accordingly at the present time we are justified in lumping them together into a single quality. (I am not sure that I am using the word quality in the right way - that is, in the way used by philosophers.)
Energy has both gravitional mass and inertial mass. A quantum of light, which is described as energy and not matter, attracts all other masses in the universe. Also, a quantum of light resists a change in its state of notion, resists acceleration, in the way determined by its mass.
I do not remember whether anyone has coined a word to apply to everything that has mass. I believe that some people have used the expression matter-energy. I do not feel that spacial extension is satisfactory.
I have to say that I do not have any feeling at all about the ultimate metaphysical categories that you list in your letter -activity, form, duration, etc. Do you define them rigorously, or are they introduced as indefinables?
With best regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling:W
- Letter from LP to Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, RE: Plans to arrive at Idylwild airport on TWA 4. Will have had dinner on the plane. Plans to stay at the Hotel St. George. Suggests that he spend an hour with Sobel and others in the evening. It probably would save time if Sobel were to meet LP at the airport. [Letter from Sobel to LP October 16, 1956, Letter from Wulf to Sobel October 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Carl M. Stevens, Chemistry Dept., State College of Washington, RE: Accepts invitation to participate in a chemistry seminar on November 6 at 4:15 PM. Has declined lunch invitation from Alpha Chi Sigma because LP and AHP will arrive after the lunch hour. Upon arrival, will go to the Compton Union and then to the chemistry department. [Letter from Stevens to LP October 10, 1956, Letter from LP to Stevens October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Dr. George M. Guest , Children's Hospital Research Foundation, RE: Thanks Guest for the letter of invitation to speak before the Society for Pediatric Research. Explains that he will be in France at the time and will be unable accept Guest's invitation. [Letter from Guest to LP October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from LP to Dr. George M. Guest, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, RE: Says that October 26 would be a fine day for him to meet with Guest. Discusses details of Guest's arrival. [Letter from Guest to LP October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J.D. Patterson, Oregon Agriculture Dept., RE: Sees that Patterson has selected the lecture title "Valence of Metals and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds." Suggests that Patterson change the talk to "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" because he gave a lecture on that topic in Oregon a few years ago. Would not like to repeat himself on the rare occasions when he comes to Oregon. LP and AHP will be traveling by car and he is not sure what their schedule will be. Will select a motel when they get there. Will use standard American slides. [Letters from Patterson to LP October 12, 1956, October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Earl W. Sutherland, Jr., Western Reserve University, RE: Declines the invitation to deliver the annual Hanna Lecture at Western Reserve University. [Letter from Sutherland, Jr. to LP October 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Florence Ervine, RE: There is not much radioactivity in watches with illuminated dials or in clocks of that sort either. However, when a watch like that is worn close to the wrist, there is a small but significant amount of radiation that reaches the wrist. [Letter from Ervine to LP October 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials, re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961), Box #7.007, Folder #7.1]
- Letter from LP to M. Kent Wilson, Tufts University, RE: Says Caltech has several post-doctoral fellows who might be good candidates for staff positions at Tufts. [Letter from Wilson to LP October 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Letter from LP to Mark Marvin RE: Responds to his letter and discusses tissue therapy to help his deaf son but thinks there is no possibility it would be of value. Advises not to arrange for treatment of his son. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from LP to Professor Hans Neurath, School of Medicine, University of Washington, RE: Sorry to hear that Neurath will be away when LP visits Seattle. LP and AHP will not have much time in Seattle, so cannot accept the invitation to participate in an informal seminar. [Letter from Neurath to LP October 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Richard Lippman RE: Sends a letter from Mark Marvin and carbon copy of response. Asks if he did the right thing. [Letter from LP to Marvin October 22, 1956, Letter from Lippman to LP October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from LP to Richard M. Gordon, Funk & Wagnalls, RE: Recommends Prof. G. W. Whetland of the University of Chicago for membership on Funk & Wagnalls' editorial staff. Describes Whetland's credentials. [Letter from Gordon to LP October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from LP to Roland Lovejoy, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, Washington State College, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to an informal luncheon on November 6. Will arrive in Pullman shortly after lunch. Will be speaking at a chemistry seminar that day and students are welcome to ask questions then. [Letter from Lovejoy to LP October 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to Valdemar Frankel, Bien, RE: Comments on Frankel's review of LP's lecture before the American-Scandinavian Foundation. [Letter from Frankel to LP October 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
182 Broomwood Road
London S.W. II
22 October 1956
Dear Mamma,
Thank you for your letter & the photographs of the ranch, which looks lovely. I think
you should plant some trees, perhaps a lot of trees. Do they grow? Conifers?
I am quite excited about the possibility of coming home for Christmas; the idea had never
seriously occurred to me.
Linus & Anita had suggested that if we could get ourselves to the Pacific coast, then they
would help with the LA ↔Honolulu jump, which would be about $735. I do not know if they
would donate this amount to a transportation kitty.
The 3rd return fare for Thomas, Julia, and me, London to Los Angeles via the pole would
be about $1500, quite a tidy sum. As a student, or on the family plan, we might knock 1/3 off
that, though perhaps so much is not possible. How are your connections with SAS?
I am not sure that the student reduction applys to the North Atlantic run, nor may it apply
to student's dependents. You might ask at that and and I shall ask here.
Julia's visa expires on November 30th so either she must come by then or we must get a
new one. We could get her a visitor's visa for the short visit.
Well, we should be mighty pleased to come. It just depends on the kitty.
Much love,
XXXOOO Peter
We must decide soon to arrange the visa.
- Letter from Phil Kerby, Frontier, to LP RE: Forwards an editorial article from the October 17 St. Louis Post-Dispatch to LP and his colleagues. [Letter from LP to Kerby October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from R. W. Hart, Public Heath Service, to LP RE: Discusses provisions of the Air Pollution Research and Technical Assistance Act of 1955. Asks for a statement regarding the level of development of Caltech's curricula in the field of air pollution. [Letter from LP to Hart November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
- Letter from William B. Castle to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Encloses Dr. Jandl's application for further support by their foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Magazine Article: "The Search has Only Started," Life, October 22, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.21]
- Newspaper Clipping: "A-Tests Reduce Life—Pauling," Pasadena (California) Independent, October 22, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.23]
- Newspaper Clipping: "A-Tests Reduce Life—Pauling," Pasadena (California) Independent, October 22,1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.11]
- Route slip from Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation to LP RE: Encloses the application for Dr. Robert F. Willkens, who LP will interview on November 8, 1956 while in Seattle, since it is complete. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957: Box #15.004, Folder #4.1]
- Check from AHP to Bazar Francais for $13.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Donald Leslie, Program Committee, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, RE: Sends the requested photo as well as biographical information, explains that LP has not prepared an abstract of his speech yet. Assures him that if LP is out of town, a substitute speaker will be sent in his place. [Letter from Leslie to LP October 10, 1956, Letter from Wulf to Leslie November 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.1]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to A. J. Mangelsdorf, Experiment Station, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association RE: Sends Mangelsdorf a copy of the talk LP gave at the Chicago American Psychiatric Association meeting. [Letter from Mangelsdorf to LP October 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Hotel St. George, RE: Encloses $5.50 check for LP's reservation for October 29. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from LP to D. Chakavarti, University of Calcutta, RE: Declines the invitation to act as a member of the Board of Examiners to adjudicate upon a thesis submitted by Dilip Kumar Ghosh. [Letter from Chakravari to LP October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from LP to Dora W. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: LP will plan to talk to Dr. Willkens on November 8th. LP is looking forward to his trip to the Northwest. [Letter from Young to LP October 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. David Salkin, Veterans Administration Hospital, San Fernando, California, RE: Will arrive at the hospital on November 27. Has received a letter from Mr. Like regarding the best route. [Letter from Salkin to LP October 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.35]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Willkens, King County Hospital, RE: Informs Willkens that the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation has asked LP to interview him on November 8th in Seattle. Asks if Willkens will be able to meet with him right before he gives his talk to the American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957: Box #15.004, Folder #4.1]
- Letter from LP to John D. Hartman, New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, RE: Gives suggestions on Hartman's question regarding the specifications for a model for a high energy bond organic phosphorus atom. Suggests the use of a tetrahedral atom. [Letters from Hartman to LP October 11, 1956, October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
- Letter from LP to Mary J. McMullen, Business Press Inc., RE: States which and how many reprints of "Amedeo Avogadro" he wishes to order. [Letter from McMullen to LP October 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Folmer, Perryman Mojonier Co., RE: Discusses shipping arrangements of a used Mercedes-Benz. Encloses a freight bill and other documents relating to the car. [Freight bill from Mann to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from LP to Sarah S. Dees, American Association for the Advancement of Science, RE: Encloses his review of Valency and Molecular Structure. [Letter from Dees to LP October 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.11]
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to Dr. Otto K. Behrens, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc: LP, RE: Confirms today's telephone conversation. Says that he and LP agree that their research programs cannot undertake an investigation of glucagon at this time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
- Letter from Roy J. Popkin to LP RE: Popkin is a physician and is greatly impressed with comments and statistics relative to longevity in statements made by LP at Mt. Sinai Hospital conference. In the statements LP is quoted as saying that there has be a -5 month decrease in longevity in people who live in areas of high smog. Popkin would appreciate knowing LP's source for this matter as he is greatly interest in health and longevity issues. [Letter from LP to Popkin October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials, re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961), Box #7.007, Folder #7.1]
- Letter from Victor J. Randmark, Ervic Manufacturing Co., to LP RE: Inquires about smog emissions from Orchard Heaters, citing a news interview from the October 22 Toledo Blade. [Letter from LP to Randmark October 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from W. K. Sherwood, Hopkins Marine Station, to LP RE: Proposes possible dates for visiting Caltech. Discusses new developments in his research on indoles and mentions findings regarding blood serum of schizophrenics. [Letters from LP to Sherwood October 9, 1956, October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Typescript: Review of Valency and Molecular Structure. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.11]
- Check from AHP to Home Garden Supply for $5.04. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from Dr. F.R. Morris to Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Describes his areas of interest in different fields of research and discusses his future plans. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.5]
- Letter from Dr. Harold Jeskey, Professor of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, to LP RE: Requests a photograph of LP to be included in a new edition of Textbook of Organic Chemistry that he is in charge of. Handwritten notes in right margin indicate that the photo was sent. [Letter from Wulf to Jeskey February 21, 1957, Letter from Jeskey to Wulf February 27, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1957), #192.23]
- Letter from Dr. J.D. Patterson, Oregon Agriculture Dept., to LP RE: Would be glad to change the title of LP's talk to "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease." The Oregon section meeting will be at 8 PM, with a preceding dinner at Willamette University. [Letter from LP to Patterson October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from L.B. Jaques to Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Encloses supporting documents for an application from Dr. Morris for an Annual Fellowship with the Helen Hay Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.5]
- Letter from LP to A. I. Oparin, Institute of Biochemistry, RE: Notes that none of the American scientists invited to the Origin of Life Symposium are geneticists who might have interesting contributions. Mentions several geneticists who might be invited. [Letters from Oparin to LP October 12, 1956, December 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]
- Letter from LP to Alvin L. Sellers, Institute for Medical Research, RE: Declines the invitation to speak at the second 1956 meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. [Letters from Sellers to LP October 22, 1956, October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine), #376.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Milton Lewis, Richland Section, American Chemical Society, RE: Accepts invitation to talk informally after dinner. Suggests that his talk be on the social significance of science. Will be prepared to present a talk on abnormal hemoglobin molecules afterwards. [Letters from Lewis to LP October 18, 1956, November 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to E. E. van Tamelen, University of Wisconsin, RE: Suggests dates for van Tamelen's visit and lecture at Caltech. [Letters from van Tamelen to LP October 17, 1956, October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
- Letter from LP to Gilbert Stork, Columbia University, RE: Suggests a more favorable date for Stork's visit to Caltech. [Letter sfrom Stork to LP October 19, 1956, November 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from LP to J. English, Yale University, RE: Thanks English for T. B. Johnson samples. Explains plans to catalog them. [Letter from LP to English October 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
- Letter from LP to J. F. Reinhardt RE: States it would be worthwhile to have his discovery of adult honey bees falling into a quiescent state be worked on. Also mentions he is interested in longevity but is not working in the field at present. Suggests he contact Professor Hardin Jones of the University of California in Berkeley. [Letter from Reinhardt to LP October 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from LP to Phil Kerby, Frontier, RE: Thanks Kerby for the editorial article he forwarded to LP. Briefly discusses the ideas presented in the article. [Letter from Kerby to LP October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from LP to William E. Parham, University of Minnesota, RE: Suggests dates which would be favorable for Parham to visit Caltech and lecture. Discusses details of the visit and lecture. [Letters from Parham to LP October 17, 1956, November 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from Louise Pettibone Smith, American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak before the 24th Annual National Conference of the American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born in December. [Letter from LP to Pettibone November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from Peter Pauling to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
October 24th 1956
Dear Mamma,
Having rung S.A.S., we could get the off season fare which saves a little (5 %) and the
family plan, whereby Julia & Thomas can go half fare. This totals to about $1110 round trip, via
the pole, tourist.
I don't know how to approach Linus about a contribution. I rather dislike asking for
money, and probably will not suggest it to him at this point. Perhaps you can.
I do not fully understand Linda's request for these forms to be filled in for the Porsche.
Who owns the car? I suggested that I sold the car to Pa on June 2nd and this seems to me the
easiest way to get around the registration. Ask Linda please to tell me:
Who owns the car?
When did he buy it?
In this bill of sale, who is buyer & who seller?
In this statement of facts, I do not know everything they ask ie. date of entry. I still
suggest that I do not really enter into registration except as previous owner.
XXXOOO much love, Peter
- Letter from Prof. Hardin B. Jones, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends LP reprints of two recent statements he has prepared. Briefly discusses the statements' topics. [Letters from LP to Jones October 3, 1956, October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jones, Hardin B.), #190.5]
- Letter from Professor John T. Edsall, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Requests permission to reproduce several figures from various works by LP. [Letter from LP to Freeman October 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.2]
- Letter from R. Brill, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Asks permission to reproduce figures 2 and 3 in LP's paper with Marsh and Corey (Acta Cryst. 8, 712 (1955)). Requests a picture of the alpha- and the gamma-helix and a reprint of LP's paper with Marsh and Corey. [Letter from Corey to Brill October 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brill, R.), #31.10]
- Letter from Thomas Lauritsen to J. A. McCone RE: Discusses a statement he and others issued to promote public discussion of the possibility of stopping H-bomb tests. Outlines the basis for his and his collaborators' point of view regarding H-bomb testing. Addresses the issues of fallout, the arms race with countries like Russia, the possibility of a worldwide ban on H-bomb testing and public information. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lauritsen, Thomas), #214.1]
- Letter from Walter W. Strong, Former Commissioner of Health, to LP RE: Discusses his thought that mental illness can simply be solved with the correction of the diet of the mentally ill. States that the dietetic possibilities are being neglected in the institutions. [Letter from LP to Strong May 15, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from Wilfred H. Ward, United States Department of Agriculture, to LP RE: Requests LP and his colleagues' comments on ideas he presents about the x-ray in relation to non-intertwined compound helical configurations for α-keratins. [Letter from LP to Ward October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
- Application for Research Fellowship, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, from J. Rodman Seely. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
- Check from AHP to Sara Syer for $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $414.59. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, RE: LP's arrival is scheduled for 7:40 PM. Suggests that Sobel check with the airport to verify. [Letter from LP to Sobel October 22, 1956, Letter from Sobel to LP October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, to Dr. Thomas L. Nelson, Sonoma State Hospital, cc: LP, RE: Thanks Nelson for his information about Gretta Bohm as well as for his offer to provide clinical material on the patient. [Letter from Nelson to Tarjan October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from Fred W. Stewart to Dora Z. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Gives his recommendation and impression of Dr. Henry Movat. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Letter from Harold S. Diehl, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver the 1956-57 Duluth Clinic Lectureship. Describes the clinic's purpose and history and provides details regarding time, place and finances. [Letter from LP to Diehl November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Letter from Julius J. Popper, Jay-Jay Co. Adult Games Co, to LP RE: Details the experiment he has been conducting on his son for his schizophrenia which includes administering a small amount of his semen to his son. Apparently he has seen marked improvements. [Letter from LP to Popper January 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Science:, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from LP to Elmer Stotz, University of Rochester, RE: Declines the invitation to participate in the symposium on hemoglobin planned for the Federation meeting in April. [Letter from Stotz to LP October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Newspaper Clipping: "Evans Ranch Sold to Nobel Prize Winner," Cambrian, October 25, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.24]
- Newspaper Clipping: "He Made It!" California Tech, October 25, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.3]
- Note from Iva P. Driver to LP RE: Asks LP for advice about a skin sensitivity to radiation. [Letter from LP to Driver November 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Note from Richard Grosser to California Institute of Technology RE: Requests information on elements for his science class. [Letter from Wulf to Grosser November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Check from AHP to Alumni Fund California Institute of Technology for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Auto Body Specialists for $104.56. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Dr. Harry Levitt for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Foothill Hardware for $4.06. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Henry and Hodges for $35.79. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Service League California Institute of Technology for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Society of Sigma Xi for $2.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to The Boroughs and Associates for $60.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from A. Eisenstark to Miss Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Considers Dr. Pelon fully worthy of a research fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
- Letter from Alvin L. Sellers, Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Suggests possible dates when LP may be available to speak before the Society for Experimental Biology and Research. [Letters from LP to Sellers October 24, 1956, March 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine), #376.1]
- Letter from C. A. Baud, University of Geneva, to LP RE: Discusses the molecular chemistry of mental deficiency. Sends a reprint of Baud's first article on the subject. [Letter from LP to Baud November 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
- Letter from John Thomas Cleary to LP RE: Makes suggestions about the nature of cytoplasm and protoplasm in cells. [Letter from LP to Cleary December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Carl M. Stevens, Chemistry Dept., State College of Washington, RE: Will use 3.25 x 4 inch slides and a blackboard. Has written to Dr. Patterson to say that the last time he spoke before the Oregon section, it was on the subject of the valence of metals and the structure of intermetallic compounds. Therefore, has suggested that the topic for upcoming Oregon section lecture be changed to "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease." LP does not want the Oregon chemists to think that he has only one subject to talk about. [Letter from LP to Stevens October 22, 1956, Letter from Stevens to LP November 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
- Letter from LP to EJ Kapun RE: Writes to inform that he has sent a reprint of his paper before the American Psychiatric Association and asks if Dr. Keup has any papers. PS: The reprint will be sent later - we do not yet have copies of them. LP Note on margin: sent 1/9/57. [Letter from Kapun to LP October 22, 1956] [Letter from Keup to LP December 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from LP to F.J.W. Roughton, Cambridge University, RE: Regrets that he cannot send the alkyl isocyanide specimens Roughton requested. [Letters from Roughton to LP July 3, 1956,November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roughton, F. J. W. (Jack)), #336.8
- Letter from LP to H. C. Shinn RE: Discusses the problems of the freezing method of desalting seawater. [Letter from Shinn to Caltech October 18, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Holland Roberts, California Labor School, RE: Discusses the November 30 First Unitarian Forum. Says he is does not know whether the discussion will be published and distributed. [Letter from Roberts to LP October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roberts, Holland), #330.5]
- Letter from LP to Meredith Bloss, Milwaukee Public Library, RE: Explains that he cannot accept her invitation to attend the Public Library Festival. [Letter from Bloss to LP September 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Hardin B. Jones, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Thanks Jones for sending the material he requested. Explains his interest in the effect of radiation on life expectancy and genetic defects. [Letter from Jones to LP October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jones, Hardin B.), #190.5]
- Letter from LP to Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Rogers for taking care of him during his stay at Oberlin. Enjoyed Rogers' film about owls. [Letter from LP to Rogers October 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Letter from LP to Professor L.E. Steiner, Chemistry Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Steiner and his wife for their kindness in having a party during LP's visit to Oberlin. Enjoyed visiting the chemistry department and taking part in the seminar. Had been looking forward to having a ride with Steiner, but became busy with other things. [Letter from LP to Steiner October 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Letter from LP to Professor W.M. Horton, Theology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Horton for inviting LP to give the Meade Swing Lectures. Enjoyed his stay at Oberlin. AHP regrets that she did not come. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
- Letter from LP to Roy J. Popkin RE: LP determined that there was a decrease in longevity of about three months for people who lived in Nevada near the sites of the atomic tests because they would most likely be exposed to about 5 roentgens . LP did not say that there was a 5 year decrease in longevity for people who lived in Los Angeles. Rather LP noted that there was a correlation between a lack of cancer amongst people who live in the country versus people who live in the city. [Letter from Popkin to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials, re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961), Box #7.007, Folder #7.1]
- Letter from LP to Thessal Rice RE: Thanks for the letter and states that they have an arrangement with the California State Department of Mental Health under which they have access to mentally retarded individuals and at the present time won't take advantage of her offer. [Letter from Rice to LP October 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Letter from LP to W. K. Sherwood, Hopkins Marine Station, RE: Looks forward to Sherwood's visit to Caltech. [Letter from Sherwood to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Ward Pigman, University of Alabama Medical Center, RE: Says he is unable to assist in the report by the "Interim-Committee of the Social Aspects of Science." [Letters from Pigman to LP July 5, 1956, October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from Reuben E. Wood, George Washington University, to LP RE: Says he learned from Mr. Youtz of LP's action concerning the oxygen meter patent. Mentions LP's College Chemistry and Mr. James Sturdivant. [Letter from LP to Wood December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wood, Reuben), #438.7]
- Letter from Richard Lippman to LP RE: Thinks his letter is right and writes to Mr. Marvin in support. [Letter from LP to Lippman October 22, 1956, Letter from Lippman to Marvin October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from Richard Lippman to Mark Marvin RE: Writes in support of LP's opinion on tissue therapy and states he should not subject his son to the treatment. [Letter from Lippman to LP October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from Robert M. Reeve, student at California State Polytechnic College, to Sir RE: Requests information to aid in the writing of a thesis regarding the conversion of salt water to fresh water. [Letter from Wulf to Reeve November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from Sarah C. Lechtman, Midwest Research Institute, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Again requests a copy of Prof. Lucas' paper, "The Coordination Reactions of Compounds Having an Acetylenic Triple Bond." [Letter from Lechtman to Gates and Crellin Laboratories August 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Remittance Advice from The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn to LP for $500.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
- Application for Research Fellowship, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.5]
- Check from AHP to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists for $4.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Susana Mueller for $150.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from Helen Silver to LP RE: Inquires about LP's talk on sickle cells at a Psychiatric Convention. Cites related articles in the August 1956 Scientific American by Anthony Allison and in the Autumn issue of The American Scholar by Hawlow Shapley. [Letter from LP to Silver November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Note from P. T. Joseph to LP RE: Implores LP for assistance on two ideas regarding the separation of hafnium from zirconium which he goes on to explain in brief detail. [Letter from LP to Johnson December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1956), #192.22]
- Check from AHP to Lord and Taylor for $0.51. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Chamber Music Society for $3.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Dr. H. A. Whipple for $58.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Internal Revenue Service for $54.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $7.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Women's Club of the California Institute of Technology for $2.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Letter from Arno G. Motulsky, University of Washington, to LP RE: Invites LP to give a talk at a conference on "Genetics and Medicine." Discusses details of the conference and topics to be covered. [Letter from LP to Motulsky November 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Letter from David L. Drabkin, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his estimation of Makio Murayama. Discusses Murayama's position at the university and the success Murayama has met there. [Letter from LP to Drabkin July 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Letter from Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks LP for speaking at the Jewish Hospital. Encloses a check. LP should send a statement of his travel expenses to Solomon Schwartz. [Letter from Wulf to Sobel October 25, 1956, Letter from Sobel to LP December 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
- Letter from E. E. van Tamelen, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Verifies dates for his visit to Caltech. Presents the title of his seminar talk, "Total Synthesis of Lupine Alkaloids." [Letters from LP to van Tamelen October 24, 1956, December 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
- Letter from John D. Hartman, New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his help with the problem of constructing a model for the high-energy-bond phosphorus atom. [Letter from LP to Hartman October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Eugene J. Hochman RE: States he was greatly pleased to receive his letter and it was the one that gave him the most happiness. Discusses their progress on the research in mental deficiency. [Letter from Hochman to LP September 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
29 October 1956
Mr. Eugene J. Hochman
3860 Monroe Street
Toledo 6, Ohio
Dear Mr. Hochman:
I was greatly pleased to receive your letter of 9 September - of the rather large number of letters that I have got during the last month or two, it was the one that has given me the most happiness.
My colleagues and I are hard at work now on our new investigations. We are confident that something will come out of the work - we are trying to get the answer to a basic biological problem, about the relation between the genes, including defective genes, and the organism, the human being himself. This problem is such a great one that we cannot hope to do more than to obtain a small part of its solution; but I am sure that even a small part will help in the attack on disease.
I thank you again for writing to me.
Sincerely yours;
Linus Pauling:W
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Dale Beals RE: Thanks for the letter, discusses some ideas he has about her son. States he has a high opinion of the people at the University of Michigan Hospital and advises she keep in touch with them. Will be in touch if he finds something that may help her son. [Letter from Beals to LP September 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from LP to Wilfred H. Ward, United States Department of Agriculture. [Letter from Ward to LP October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
29 October 1956
Mr. Wilfred H. Ward, Chemist
Protein Section
Western Utilization Research Branch
U.S. Department of Agriculture
800 Buchanan Street
Albany 10, California
Dear Mr. Ward:
In answer to your letter of 24 October, I would say that I think that it might well be that x-ray and other evidence would permit non-intertwined compound helical configurations for α-keratins.
The 7-strand cable structure that Professor Corey and I proposed gives a reasonable explanation of some of the features of the x-ray patterns of proteins, the density, etc. We could not show, however, that this is the only structure compatible with the evidence. Nine alpha helixes in a hexagonal unit might be satisfactory, without having seven of them twisted into a 7-strand cable, if they differed from one another in such a way as to give rise to a 28 Å equatorial reflection, and also if some of them at least were compound helixes that would account for the 5.1 Å meridional reflection. The twisting into a cable seems to me to be the simplest way of handling these matters.
The available evidence for collagen and nucleic acid indicates reasonably strongly that molecules are twisted about one another, but the evidence cannot be said to be perfectly conclusive. It is true that the difficulty that you mention, of untwisting the twisted helixes, is a reasonably serious one, and there has been a certain amount of discussion of it in the literature. I myself think that it might well be that the molecules do untwist in the process of growth of the organism.
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling:W
- Letter from Maxwell Finland to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Recommends James Jandl for their fellowship program. Highlights Jandl's positive qualities. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
- Letter from Ward Pigman, University of Alabama Medical Center, to LP RE: Requests that LP read and provide his opinion of an enclosed draft of the report to be submitted to the AAAS council. [Letter from LP to Pigman October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
- Letter from William C. Boyd, Boston University, to LP RE: Asks LP to recommend Boyd for the position of head of Department of Biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine. [Letter from LP to Soutter November 5, 1956, Letter from LP to Boyd November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Boyd, William C.), #29.3]
- Letter from unknown sender to Lamar Soutter, Boston University School of Medicine, RE: Recommends William C. Boyd for position of head of the Department of Biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Boyd, William C.), #29.3]
- Note from J. B. DuBois, Mrs. Comerford's 5th/6th grade class, Don Benito School, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for her letter regarding where to obtain helium gas. Discusses an experiment with balloons and charcoal fire. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Note from Jeanne Comerford, Don Benito School, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for responding to her student's letter. Describes her students' excitement at receiving mail from Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Thank you note from The President and Fellows of Yale University to LP for his gift of $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
- Check from AHP to Californians for Integrity in High Office for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Conservationists for Stevenson for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Ford Hardware for $22.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Mosse Linens for $35.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1
- Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $14.30. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Quinton Schooley for $43.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to Richfield Oil Company for $69.03. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Check from AHP to S. California Edison Co. for $20.79. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
- Itinerary [handwritten]: Jewish Hospital; 8 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Roger Barry, Student Affiliates, American Chemical Society, RE: Responds to Barry's request for information regarding graduate study in Chemistry at California Institute of Technology. [Letter from Barry to Gentlemen 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
- Letter from David H. Kling to LP RE: Discusses the possibility of allergic reactions to radiation due to hypersensitivity. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from Dr. Russell H. Brown, Vice-President, Whiting Science Club, to LP RE: Invites him to speak to the club and informs him on the background of the club. [Letter from LP to Brown December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.16]
- Letter from Gunnar Bergman to Office of Naval Research RE: Submits a Periodic Status Report for June 1956 through September 1956 for Contract No. N6onr-24432. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.19]
- Letter from Ione Rhymer to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Informs of his work with Dr. William Pelon and his opinions of his work. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
- Letter from LP to Jessica Smith, New World Review, RE: Declines the invitation to write a statement for the New World Review. [Letter from Smith to LP September 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
- Letter from LP to Prof. John T. Edsall, Harvard University, RE: Gives permission for Edsall to use a figure of left- and right-handed helixes in his new monograph. Discusses the process of getting permission for use of figures in LP's General Chemistry and The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Edsall, John T.), #106.5]
- Letter from LP to Victor J. Rankmark, Ervic Manufacturing Co., RE: Says he thinks orchard heaters contribute little to smog in California. Discusses smog emissions briefly. [Letter from Randmark to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., Publishers, RE: Encloses a letter from John T. Edsall requesting permission to use Figure 15-9 from General Chemistry. [Letter from Edsall to LP October 24, 1956, Letter from Simon to Edsall November 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.2]
- Letter from Mrs. J. C. McKinley, American Academy of Neurology, to LP RE: Discusses LP's membership in the American Academy of Neurology as an associate member. Describes dues for associate members. Note in pencil on bottom left margin, ($14 check mailed 12/12/56." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]
- Letter from Robert A. Good, M.D., American Legion Memorial Hear Research, to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Discusses his positive perspective of Dr. Seely's work. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
- Letter from Robert H. More to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Provides confidential reference of Dr. Henry Z. Movat. States that Movat is in his mind on the of the best investigators in Pathology in recent years. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Letter from Robert J. Rutman, National Secretary, American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: Dr. Burhop has suggested that the American Association of Scientific Workers might be able to support LP's trip to the Conference Initiating Committee Meeting. Rutman asks in what way, and to what extent they can help LP. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.1]
- Letter from Robert J. Rutman, National Secretary, American Association of Scientific Workers, to National Offices and Executive Board RE: Requests suggestions on whom to nominate to be invited to participate in celebration in honor of Pierre Curie and Benjamin Franklin. Says funds are needed to help offset cost of sending scientists to international conference on atomic problems in India. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.1]
- Letter from William J. Mogabgab to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Foundation, RE: Gives his analysis of Dr. Pelon's capabilities. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
- Memo from LP to R. Lippman RE: Discusses a conversation with Dr. George Guest and states it is worthwhile to carry on investigations on phenylketonuria. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
- Note Edna McCauley to LP RE: Read about the research LP is conducting, discusses her situation of unstableness and thinks her blood may be of use in the research. [Memo from LP to Lippman November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, October 31, 1956. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.8]
- Letter from Bernard Jaffe, James Madison High School, to LP RE: Requests information on LP's work in the field of molecular medicine for use in the new book, Understanding the New Chemistry, by Thomas Crowell and Co. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1956), #192.22]
- Letter from Corliss Lamont to LP RE: Discusses issues of metaphysics and humanism. Includes an enclosure entitled, "The Ultimates of Existence." [Letters from LP to Lamont October 22, 1956, February 12, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lamont, Corliss), #212.5]
- Letter from Felix Gutmann, University of Southern California, to LP RE: Mentions Prof. D. P. Mellor's October 4 letter of introduction. Briefly describes his work with LP's model of the metallic bond. Asks if he could visit LP to discuss his work. [Letter from LP to Gutmann November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
- Letter from John Shook, Chemistry student at Reed College, to LP RE: Requests a copy of the Caltech graduate school catalogue and information regarding Caltech's chemistry department. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Reed College), #339.4]
- Letter from Max O. Klots to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Supports Dr. Movat's application for research assistance offered by their foundation. Describes the impression he received of Movat while working with him. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.1]
- Letter from Robert B. Corey to R. Brill, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Provides requested prints of α- and γ-helix, figures 2 and 3 from Tussah silk fibroin paper and a reprint of the paper. [Letter from Brill to LP October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brill, R.), #31.10]
- Letter from Robert S. Ely, M.D., to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Writes in support of Dr. Seely's application for a fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
- Letter from Zale A. Yanof to LP RE: Informs that he, like LP, collects dictionaries and encyclopedias. Offers to send LP an Encyclopedia Brittanica set. [Letter from LP to Yanof November 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1956), #462.12]
- Statement of Payment from California Institute of Technology to LP for pay period ending October 31, 1956 for $1,048.73. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
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