Oregon State University
Special Collections
Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers
05) Manuscripts and Typescripts of Books, 1930-1992 (52 boxes)
Manuscripts, typescripts and galley proofs of books written or co-written by Linus Pauling are the chief constituents of this section. Also included is correspondence relevant to the evolution and printing of Pauling's thirteen published books. In many instances, figures, artwork, research notes, publication contracts (both domestic and foreign), internal and external reviews and other background materials provide a fuller picture of the processes that informed each of Pauling's book projects. Special Collections also retains among its holdings several editions of each of Pauling's books, including numerous overseas translations. Finally, a great bulk of material is included concerning the handful of books that Pauling initiated but did not complete or publish.

10. Vitamin C and the Common Cold
Boxes 10.001 - 10.007
Box Folder  
10.001  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  1.1  Manuscript, Typescript: Vitamin C and the Common Cold. [First draft, dictated July 1970]
  1.2  Typescript: Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
  1.3  Typescript: Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
  1.4  Typescript: Introduction to Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
10.002  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  2.1  Typescript: Vitamin C and the Common Cold. ["dead manuscript," with printer's notes]
  2.2  Galley proofs: Vitamin C and the Common Cold, September 9, 1970. [First proofs with alterations]
  2.3  Galley proofs and Notes for Revision: Vitamin C and the Common Cold. [Second proof]
10.003  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  3.1  Page proofs: Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
  3.2  Page proofs: Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
10.004  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  4.1  Correspondence re: Publication agreement for Vitamin C and the Common Cold, 1970-1971, 1976.
  4.2  Comments and corrections to Vitamin C and the Common Cold, made by Arthur Cherkin, August 28, 1970.
  4.3  Typescripts: Reviews of Vitamin C and the Common Cold, printed in Nutrition Today, January, 1971; assorted pre-publication reviews.
  4.4  Correspondence re: French translation and publication of Vitamin C and the Common Cold by Opera Mundi, 1971.
  4.5  Promotional Materials re: Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
  4.6  Correspondence: W.H. Freeman and Company, other individuals re: Vitamin C and the Common Cold, 1970-1977, 1984.
  4.7  Correspondence: Concerning the Swedish translation and publication of Vitamin C and the Common Cold by Bonniers Publishing Company, 1972.
  4.8  Typescripts, Correspondence re: Reviews and responses to reviews of Vitamin C and the Common Cold.
10.005  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  5.1  Typescript: "An Evaluation of Linus Pauling's Book, Vitamin C and the Common Cold, and an Evaluation of Criticism of That Book", James R. Fingar, No Date [1970s]
10.006  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman, 1970, 122 pages.
  6.1  Bound Galley Proofs of Vitamin C and the Common Cold. Contains manuscript notes for revision, 1970.
10.007  Vitamin C and the Common Cold, by Linus Pauling. New York: Bantam Books, 1971, 112 pages.
  7.1  Manuscript, Typescript, Correspondence: "Chapter 11: The Medical Establishment and Vitamin C" and "Chapter 12: Consumer Reports". [Both were added to the Bantam edition of Vitamin C and the Common Cold, 1971.]
 
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