Oregon State University
Special Collections
Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers
08) Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas and Other Recognitions, 1914-2001, undated (88 boxes)
The multitude of medals, citations, diplomas and other recognitions awarded to Linus Pauling are cataloged in this section. Included are the nearly fifty honorary doctorates received by Pauling during his lifetime. Prominent items include Pauling's two Nobel medals, the Lenin Peace Prize medal, the M.V. Lomonosov medal and the National Medal of Science. In addition, correspondence and other background materials related to the awarding of specific honors have been interfiled in tandem with the actual physical awards.

Boxes 1984h - 1991h2
Box Folder  
1984h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1984 (16 folders)
  1984h.1  City of Atlanta, Georgia, Certificate of Honorary Citizenship. February 17, 1984 
  1984h.2  Hahnemann University, Diploma, Doctor of Science honoris causa ad gradum, Sash. February 26, 1984 
  1984h.3  Arthur M. Sackler Foundation for the Arts Sciences and Humanities, Award for Chemistry, Medal, Certificate. February 1984 
  1984h.4  Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Degree of Promoción, Correspondence indicating awarding of degree. March 14, 1984 
  1984h.5  Consumer Health Organization of Canada, Commemorative plaque for contributions to Pathways to Health Convention. March 24, 1984 
  1984h.6  Swedish Association for Biological Medicine, Certificate of Membership. May 20, 1984 
  1984h.7  University of Denver, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Letters, Citation, [Citation dated June 4, 1984] Sash. June 2, 1984 
  1984h.8  La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua León, Diploma, Doctor Honoris Causa. [Includes correspondence and introductory speech] August, 2, 1984 
  1984h.9  Junta de Reconstruccion de Managua, Commemorative key. August 1984 
  1984h.10  Oregon Chiropractic Physicians Association, Commemorative plaque in appreciation and service in support of the chiropractic profession. September 6, 1984 
  1984h.11  Winona State University Chemistry Club, Certificate of Membership. October 4, 1984 
  1984h.12  California Living Magazine, San Francisco Examiner, Acknowledgment of Nobel Laureates of the Bay Area, Tiffany and Co. crystal paperweight. October 18, 1984 
  1984h.13  Joseph Priestley Medal, [Gold original, bronze copy] American Chemical Society. 1984 
  1984h.14  Philadelphia Health and Fitness Expo, Benjamin Franklin Research Pioneer Award, Plaque. October 1984 
  1984h.15  Medal, Award text in Russian, XXV. 1959-1984 
  1984h.16  Federation of European Biochemical Societies, 16th Meeting, Moscow, Medal. 1984 
1985h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1985 (11 folders)
  1985h.1  Actor's Fund of America, Certificate of Membership, Membership card. April 25, 1985 
  1985h.2  Whole Life Expo, Annual Whole Life Humanitarian Award, Plaque. April 26-28, 1985 
  1985h.3  Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Distinguished Lecture Series, Paperweight. May 1, 1985 
  1985h.4  Kiwanis Club of Redwood City, California, Certificate of Appreciation. June 19, 1985 
  1985h.5  IV Simpósio Internacional Sobre Vitaminas, Rio de Janeiro, Wooden statuette. August 8-10, 1985 
  1985h.6  Painting of the Great Wall of China by Yumin Gu presented by Linus and Alex Sun to Linus Pauling in recognition of his achievements. October 2, 1985 
  1985h.7  Albert Schweitzer Society of the State of Alabama, Knight Commander of Merit of Signum Fidei, Certificate of Membership. October 16, 1985 
  1985h.8  San Diego State University, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Achievement Award, Plaque. 1984-1985 
  1985h.9  Association for Holistic Health, Award for Excellence, Trophy. 1985 
  1985h.10  Humboldt University, 175 year Anniversary, Berlin, Medal. 1985 
  1985h.11  Mineralogical Society of America, Certificate of Fellowship. [Includes correspondence] 1985 
1986h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1986 (8 folders)
  1986h.1  American Nutritional Medical Association, Certificate of Fellowship, Certified Nutrimedicist Certificate, Physician identification card, Nutrimedicist's creed, ANMA manifesto. February 5, 1986 
  1986h.2  Friedensrat der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik, [Peace Council of the German Democratic Republic] correspondence indicating awarding of German Peace Medal. February 18, 1986 
  1986h.3  California Institute of Technology, Dedication of the Linus Pauling Lecture Hall, Small marble plaque. February 28, 1986 
  1986h.4  American Nutritional Medical Association Department of Nutrimedical Services, Doctor of the Year Award, Certificate, List of recipients. March 11, 1986 
  1986h.5  Oregon State University Alumni Association, E.B. Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award, Plaque, Guest book, Program. [Includes correspondence] May 10, 1986 
  1986h.6  World Science Division, Star Alliance, Star of Peace, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] May 17, 1986 
  1986h.7  Columbia College, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Sash. May 30, 1986 
  1986h.8  Sons in Retirement, Certificate of Appreciation. June 3, 1986 
  1986h.9  Canadian Council of Professional Certification, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certificate. August 6, 1986 
1986h2  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1986 (9 folders)
  1986h2.1  Great Lakes Association of Clinical Medicine, Nutritional Researcher of the Year Award, Plaque. September 1986 
  1986h2.2  Honor Students at Glendale Community College, Commemorative plaque in appreciation for his visit. October 8 - October 9, 1986 
  1986h2.3  Canadian Council of Professional Certification, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certificate. October 10, 1986 
  1986h2.4  North Carolina State University Department of Physics, L.H. Thomas Lecturer, Plaque. October 27, 1986 
  1986h2.5  Engineering and Science Hall of Fame, Pioneer of Progress, Walnut wood sculpture, Plaque. November 6, 1986 
  1986h2.6  American Humanist Association, Honorary Humanist Counselor AHA, Plaque. 1986 
  1986h2.7  Laurent Lavoisier Medal, Fondation de la maison de la chimie. 1986 
  1986h2.8  National Library of Medicine, Sesquicentennial Commemorative Award, Medal. 1986 
  1986h2.9  Arthritis Research Institute of America, ARI Award, Glass obelisk. 1986 
1986h3  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1986 (1 folder)
  1986h3.1  Huxley Institute, Academy of Orthomolecular Medicine, Humanitarian Award, Plaque with working clock face. 1986 
1987h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1987 (8 folders)
  1987h.1  State of Illinois, Friendship Week in Illinois, Proclamation Certificate. January 27, 1987 
  1987h.2  Soka Gakkai International, 60th Anniversary of the university commemorative medal, Peace and Culture Award, Medal, Certificate, Commemorative clock. February 24, 1987 
  1987h.3  Oregon Academy of Science, Citation in Recognition of Services. [Includes correspondence] February 28, 1987 
  1987h.4  University of San Francisco and Center for Chinese Medicine, Man of the Year award, Plaque. [Includes correspondence] April 4, 1987 
  1987h.5  American Chemical Society, American Chemical Society Award in Chemical Education, Certificate. April 6, 1987 
  1987h.6  California Institute Technology Alumni Association, Commendation Certificate. May 16, 1987 
  1987h.7  Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Ben-Gurion Award, Medal, Framed medal. May 1987 
  1987h.8  Nutrition for Optimal Health Association, Glass statuette in appreciation of achievements. June 6, 1987 
1987h2  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1987 (5 folders)
  1987h2.1  American College of Advancement in Medicine, Plaque for his contributions to vitamin C research and orthomolecular medicine. November 20, 1987 
  1987h2.2  Bertrand Russell Society, Life Achievement Award, Plaque. 1987 
  1987h2.3  Bozo Tezak Medal, Zagreb, Croatian Chemical Society, Yugoslavia. 1987 
  1987h2.4  Cornell University, Commemorative plaque for the 50th anniversary of the George Fisher Baker Lecturer. 1987 
  1987h2.5  Societas Chemica Croatica, [Croatian Chemical Society] Socium honoris causa, [Certificate of Membership]. 1987 
1988h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1988 (5 folders)
  1988h.1  Chinese Medical Foundation, The China American Medical Technology Exchange Centre, International Honorary Consultant, Certificate. April 28, 1988 
  1988h.2  University of Notre Dame du Lac, Diploma, Doctor of Science, honoris causa, Citation, Sash. [Includes correspondence, program, background material] May 15, 1988 
  1988h.3  Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Distinguished Alumni Achievement, Framed medal, Medal. July 30, 1988 
  1988h.4  Universitas Studiorum Zagrabiensis, Diploma Gradus Doctoris Honoris Causa. September 7, 1988 
  1988h.5  Science Museum of Minnesota, Achievement Award, Medal with stand. 1988 
1989h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1989 (7 folders)
  1989h.1  National Science Board, Vannevar Bush Award, Medal, Pin, Certificate. [Includes correspondence, newspaper articles] May 1989 
  1989h.2  The Lord Foundation of Ohio, The Lord Foundation Award, Basic Needs Category, Glass statuette. October 3, 1989 
  1989h.3  Delta Upsilon Fraternity Oregon State Chapter, Certificate of Recognition of Service and Membership. October 21, 1989 
  1989h.4  California Institute of Technology Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linus Pauling Lectureship, Certificate. November 28, 1989 
  1989h.5  NAS-AH CCCP, Scientific Cooperation, Medal. 1959-1989 
  1989h.6  Center for Scientific Culture, Premio "Ettore Majorana" Erice Scienza per la Pace, Certificate. [Includes correspondence] 1989 
  1989h.7  Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, za Počasnog Doktora, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, Programs. 1989 
1990h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1990 (4 folders)
  1990h.1  Soka University, Diploma, Honorary doctorate, Medal, Plaque, Lapel pin. February 21, 1990 
  1990h.2  Wondertree Learning Community, Wondertree Award, Certificate. May 4, 1990 
  1990h.3  Chinese Academy of Sciences, Diploma, Honorary Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. December 10, 1990 
  1990h.4  United Nations, International Albert Schweitzer Colloquium, Silver bowl. 1990 
1991h  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1991 (4 folders)
  1991h.1  Memorabilia, [certificate and objet d'art; Chinese]. January 14, 1991 
  1991h.2  American Chemical Society, 1990 Richard C. Tolman Medal, Framed medal. February 27, 1991 
  1991h.3  Palomar Observatory, Star # 4674 Pauling 1989 JC, Framed image of star. February 28, 1991 
  1991h.4  Peking University, Honorary Professor, Medal. February 1991 
1991h2  Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1991 (7 folders)
  1991h2.1  Oregon State Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Special Citation. March 6, 1991 
  1991h2.2  Oregon Legislative Assembly, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Certificate of Recognition. March 6, 1991 
  1991h2.3  City of Santa Barbara, California, Proclamation Certificate announcing Honorary Citizenship. March 8, 1991 
  1991h2.4  County of Santa Barbara, California, Resolution of Commendation for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, [This foundation awarded Linus Pauling a Lifetime Achievement Award] Certificate. April 9, 1991 
  1991h2.5  National Academy of Sciences, Special commendation marking 90th birthday. [Includes correspondence, background material] April 29, 1991 
  1991h2.6  Second World Congress on Vitamin C and the Immune System, Certificate of recognition. May 11, 1991 
  1991h2.7  American Chemical Society, Plaque for recognition of service. August 28, 1991 
 
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