Ava Helen Pauling with three of her children (Linus, Jr., Linda and Peter, all standing) and Lucia Millikan. Picture. 1935
Ava Helen Pauling with three of her children (Linus, Jr., Linda and Peter, all standing) and Lucia Millikan. 1935. Picture  Larger Images / More Information.

Activity Listings

  • General Handwritten note from LP to President J.B. Conant, Harvard University, RE: Informs Conant that he is contemplating leaving CIT. Explains his interests in chemistry and developing the nation's top department of chemistry. Explains that the decision to leave CIT was because he did not see any opportunities for receiving better positions in the near future. Explains that he will not come to another university unless he is satisfied with research funds, salary, and his position in the department. Mentions that he and AHP are looking forward to the possibility of starting a new life in the east. [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.007.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Noyes, copy to Prof. Millikan, RE: Discusses the changes in his salary and the one request that he has made of the Institute. Explains his contemplation of leaving the Institute because he believes he could obtain a better position at another university. Asks Noyes to let him know if he believes LP's decision should be reconsidered. [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.007.3] July 0, 1935