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Letter from W.A. Jensen to Linus Pauling. May 31, 1933.
Jensen writes to notify Pauling that Oregon State College wishes to confer upon him an honorary doctorate. Pauling responds in acceptance of this award.

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Received at Main Office. 26 S. Raymond Ave.. Pasadena. Calif. Tel. Colorado 4321

SA264 63 DL XC=MU CORVALLIS ORG 31 315P

MINUTES IN TRANSIT

FULL-RATE DAY LETTER

DR LINUS C PAULING=

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA CALIF=

I HAVE PLEASURE IN NOTIFYING YOU THAT UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL AND THE APPROVAL OF CHANCELLER KERR AND THE STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION OREGON STATE COLLEGE WOULD BE HONORED IN HONORING YOU WITH THE HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF SCIENCE AT OUR GRADUATION EXERCISES ON MONDAY JUNE FIFTH STOP CAN YOU BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THIS RECOGNITION FROM YOUR ALMA MATER=

W A JENSEN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,

WESTERN UNION GIFT ORDERS ARE APPROPRIATE GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

[LP's handwritten reply annotated on same document]

I shall be very glad to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from OSC on June fifth, and I shall be present for the ceremony. Could you provide cap and gown for me cap size seven and one eighth.

LP

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