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December
  • LP Research Notebooks, RNB 11 RE: Typescript: "Some Measurements of Indium Trimethyl Pictures made by K.J. Palmer", by Verner Schomaker. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 11: 062]
  • Manuscript, Typescript, Reprints and Notes: LP, "The Structure of Cyameluric Acid Hydromelonic Acid, and Related Substances." [LP Manuscripts of Articles, 1937a.1]
  • Photo: Crellin, Linus Jr., Linda, and Peter Pauling posing in front of their house. Linus Jr. holding baby Crellin. "December 1937 / Mamma" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #621] [LP Photo Box, 1937i.8]
  • Photo: Crellin, Linus Jr., Linda, and Peter Pauling posing in front of their house. Linus Jr. holding baby Crellin. "December 1937 / Mamma" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #622, #3764] [LP Photo Box, 1937i.9]
  • Photo: Peter, Linda, Linus Jr., and Crellin Pauling sitting on a slide. "December 1937 / Mamma" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #625] [LP Photo Box, 1937i.12]
  • Photo: Peter, Linda, Linus Jr., and Crellin Pauling sitting on a slide. "December, 1937 / Mamma." Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #637]. [LP Photo Box, 1937i.13]
  • Photo: Peter, Linda, Linus Jr., and Crellin Pauling sitting on a slide. "Peter 6 Linda 5 Linus Jr. 12 Crellin 5 months" "1245 Arden Road Pasadena" Stamp: "December 8 - 1937" "December 1937 / Mamma" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #624, #3767] [LP Photo Box, 1937i.11]
  • Publication: "The structure of cyameluric acid, hydromelonic acid, and related substances," LP and J. H. Sturdivant. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 23, pp. 516-620. [LP Publications: 1937p.8]

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December 10  (transit to Pasadena, CA)

December 13
  • Letter from R. H. Fowler to LP RE: Inquires on how LP is coming along with his proposed book on Quantum Mechanics, asks LP to let him know how progress is coming. [Filed under: F: Individual Correspondence. (Fieser-Frank) Box #120.8]
  • Letter from Roger J. Williams to LP RE: Explains to LP that due to the continuing decline of the chemistry department at OAS, he must make arrangements to locate elsewhere as soon as possible. However, his work with pantothenic acid research is coming along quite well. [Filed under: Williams, Roger, J. Box #436.2]

December 15

December 17
  • LP writes cheque to: Dvington Brothers amount $33 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]

December 18
  • Letter from T. W. J. Taylor to LP RE: Explains that a young girl whom he is working with has the opportunity to come to the US for a year and asks LP if he would consider having her work at CIT. Goes on to explain that he has been working on cis-trans geometrical isomers and has been very impressed with the results. [LP's reply: January 11, 1938] [Filed under: T: Individual Correspondence, Box #405.7]
  • Letter from W. C. Burfischer to LP RE: Asks LP how many test tubes, trays, supports and separators he will be using for students next year. They are being overloaded with orders at the moment and thus the fewer the better. [Filed under: W: Correspondence, Box #443.5]

December 20
  • Letter from Thomas Harrison Davies to LP RE: Davies explains his desire to work in LP's laboratory next year on problems relating to hemoglobin structure and asks for permission to apply to the National Research Council for funds to do so. Goes on to explain his proposals of work to be done. [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #98.2]
  • Letter from W. Mansfield Clark to LP RE: Writes to LP volunteering a few remarks on Mr. Thomas Harrison who has written to LP asking to work in case of obtaining a National Council Fellowship. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1921-1957, Box #74.5]

December 21
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. R. Buchman RE: LP is glad to tell Buchman that the Division Council has recommended his appointment as Senior Fellow in Research for the coming year. Is happy to hear the positive reports everyone has given him about Buchman and thinks it would be wonderful if Buchman were successful in preparing cyclobutadiene. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #33.2, file (Buchman, Edwin R. )]
  • Letter from LP to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, C. I. T. RE: LP recommends to the Exec. Council that Lawrence Smith be appointed assistant in Chemistry during the period December 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938 with a monthly stipend of $80. [LP Biographical: Academia Box 1.029, Folder 1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. W. C. Taylor RE: Informing Taylor that Mr. Donald S. Taylor will be writing about the opening for a man with a PhD in chemistry. [Taylor's next letter: December 29, 1937] [Filed under: T: Correspondence, Box #410.2]
  • Letter from LP to President Alan Valentine RE: LP suggests that it would be more beneficial to bring in two younger men (Cross and Brockway) rather than one older man (Yost) to fill the position at the University of Rochester. [Valentine's reply: December 28, 1937] [Filed under: V: Individual Correspondence, Box #425.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor William Lloyd Evans RE: LP recommends both Dr. Gilbert W. King and Mr. K. S. Palmer as candidates for teaching positions with Evans. [Filed under: E: Individual Correspondence (Enstrom-Eyering) Box #110.3]
  • Letter from LP to W. C. Morgan, University of California RE: LP recommends Professor T. R. Hogness for candidate for the position open at the University. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162.5]

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December 29
  • Letter from John Fulton, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Acknowledges LP letter of December 21 and will be happy to keep his "boys" in mind however, because of increased enrollments, too few staff, and living arrangements he can not make any promises. [Filed under: F: Individual Correspondence, Box #121.15]
  • Letter from W. C. Taylor to LP RE: Thanking LP for the letter regarding Mr. Taylor and his interest in a research position. [LP's letter: December 21, 1937] [Filed under: T: Correspondence, Box #410.2]

December 30
  • AHP writes cheque to: City of Pasadena amount $9.74 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Eskijian Brothers amount $13.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: F. Collins Draperty Co., Inc., amount $93.99 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Katharine Putnam Crane amount $85[Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Lillienwall & Donovan Seed Company, Inc., amount $2.68 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Lola Cook amount $30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Myrtle Vencil amount $123.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: N.H. Artinian amount $1.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Company amount $11.58 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Telephone Co., amount $4.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]
  • AHP writes cheque to: T.W. Mather Co., amount $1.03 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #1]

December 31