Letter from Linus Pauling to Robert Millikan. December 16, 1936. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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• Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: Requests that LP review "A Study of the Magneto-Optice Method of Analysis" by D. C. Bond, which is a source of contention concerning whether it should be published or not. [LP's reply to Lamb December 23, 1936] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
• Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: Requests that LP review the enclosed manuscript by Pearce and Eckstrom entitled "The Influence of Electrolytes on the Activity of Water." [LP's reply to Lamb February 1, 1937] [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. T. R. Buehrer, University of Arizona, RE: Tells Buehrer that he has not done any x-ray work on the sodium phosphates but suggests that they may have similar configurations to other phosphate crystals. LP passes on information regarding orthophosphates that have been studied. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.3, file: (B: Correspondence 1936)]
• Letter from LP to Henry Gilman RE: Reports that he is not using any copyrighted material. [Gliman's letter: December 8, 1936] [Filed under: G: Individual Correspondence, Box #136.11]
• Letter from LP to Professor C. K. Ingold RE: Thanks Ingold for the reprints of his investigations on benzene as they have been very helpful. Informs Ingold that Dr. Shomaker is now working in the lab and has prepared electron diffraction photographs showing several more rings that the old ones. [Filed under: I: Individual Correspondence, Box #181.3]
• Letter from LP to Professor George E. Uhlenbeck RE: LP explains that there are no openings available at CIT or in the neighboring institutions for Dr. Van Kreveld. [Filed under: U: Correspondence, Box #421.1]
• Letter from LP to Professor Millikan. [Filed under: Millikan, Robert: Box #247.1]

  December 16, 1936

  Dear Professor Millikan:

  The plans for the proton diffraction apparatus have now been completed by Dr. Yearian, National Research Fellow in Physics, working in collaboration with Dr. Brockway and with the advice of Professor Lauritsen, and we would like to see the apparatus constructed as soon as possible. There is not enough money left in our research funds to permit them to be used for this, and in accordance with our discussion of some weeks ago I am sending the requisitions to you in order that general Institute funds may be drawn on for this purpose, if possible. The parts of the apparatus to be built at this time consist of a proton source and analyzer designed to provide a collimated beam of protons with very small spread in velocity, together with a mechanical pump and motor. These parts comprise the principal portion of the apparatus; after they have been tested a relatively inexpensive diffraction section will be added. The design of the apparatus has been approved by Professor Lauritsen who gave much advice in connection with it.

  I have taken up the possibility that the apparatus be constructed in the chemistry shop and have found that because of the large number of jobs on which the mechanic is working, he would not be able to complete the construction of this apparatus within a period of much less than a year. F. C. Henson has examined the plans and has made a bid for the job, offering to construct it on a cost plus basis with a maximum price of $295. The additional expense at this time consists of a megavac pump at $125 and a motor to drive it at $25.

  Dr. Yearian is anxious to continue his work, and since Henson would construct the apparatus within two and a half weeks, I recommend that the job be given to him.

  Respectfully yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:mrl

• Letter from LP to Professor R. H. Fowler RE: Informs Fowler that some progress has been made on the book on Quantum Mechanics of Organic Molecules. Also, comments that everyone in the lab is pleased that Carl Anderson was given the Nobel Prize. [Filed under: F: Individual Correspondence. (Fieser-Frank) Box #120.8]
• Letter from Marjorie R. Lassettre to Paul S. Davis RE: Would like to order two more 8x10 glossy finish prints of the photograph of Professor Noyes. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200.1]
• Letter from Paul S. Davis to M. R. Lassettre RE: Thanks her for her order but asks if she wants a black and white mate of the buff matte. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200.1]
• Letter from W. A. Noyes to LP RE: Discusses various scientific studies and asks LP for his advice and suggestions in several areas. [LP's reply: December 23, 1936] [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279.3]
• Letter to Dr. Alsberg from LP RE: LP responds to his proposition of studying gluten and says that it is a worthwhile investigation but wishes to discuss it further when he visits the Bay Region. [Alsberg's letter to LP December 10, 1936] [Filed Under LP Correspondence: Box #12.2]