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May
  • Bank statement: Account Balance: $818.76. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • L. E. S. writes a review of: The Nature of the Chemical Bond and the Structure of Molecules and Crystals, by Linus Pauling. Despite a few criticisms concerning the compromise between accuracy and readability, L. E. S. highly recommends LP's book and calls it “the most valuable work on molecular structure in relation to chemistry which has appeared for a number of years.” Review of Books–Transactions of the Faraday Society, 36, pp. 648-649. [Filed under LP Books: 1939b.1]
  • Monthly Bulletin for the Washington Association for Union Now, Vol 1 No 4. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.1]
  • Photo: A Mother's Day card with a picture of Nora Gard Miller, Ava Helen's mother. “Mother's Day Greetings 1940" / “Nora Gard Miller / Ava Helen's mother 1940" / “Bruno” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #785] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.24]
  • The California Federalist, Vol 1 No 1. Elizabeth Page and Rupert Hughes Prepare to Tangle on Federal Union Plan. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.2]
  • Union Now Bay Region Bulletin, Vol 1 No 3. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.3]
  • Union Now Bulletin Vol 2 No 5, front page article “Have Britain and France Made New ‘Maryland Pact'?” [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
May 1  (Massachusetts)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Nancy Bower," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
May 2  (Massachusetts)
  • Circular from R. Frazier Potts, Manager of Inter-Democracy Federal Unionists, to Chartered Local Committees, Members of the Council of Advisors, Speakers Committees, and the National Executive Committee, RE: informs of the growth of Inter-Democracy Federal Unionists during the first year; encloses a chart displaying such growth. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Mr. Pauling Gives Lecture”, Wellesley College News, May 2, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
May 3  (Hartford, CT)
  • Letter from Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith to LP RE: Reminds LP of his previous letter requesting information on a forthcoming publication mentioned in the article “A Theory of the Color of Dyes.” [Letters from Goldsmith to LP April 8, 1940, from LP to Goldsmith May 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 4  (Middletown, CT)
  • The Structural Chemistry of Blood, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, The Structure of Molecules and the Nature of the Chemical Bond, Wesleyan University, Middletown. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.3]
May 6  (Massachusetts)
  • Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Discusses work with the succinic arsanilic acid compound and the production of a serum. Also discusses the relation between antibody excess and the formation of precipitates. [Letter from LP to Landsteiner May 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Caltech, to Grace H. Grimmel, Department of Physiological Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, RE: Thanks her for the information on the carbon paper. [Letter from Grimmel to Rooke April 23, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Prof. E.O. Wilson, Department of Chemistry, Yenching University in China to Prof. W.N. Lacey, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Caltech cc: LP RE: Replies that he might possibly be interested in participating in their study of dental cements is suitable arrangements could be made, assumes that the manufacturers of the cements are supporting the study and there is a possibility of consulting them regarding the special properties desired. Believes that the equipment required would not be very specialized, but would have to look into the matter further to be able to make any statements for certain. Attached: Handwritten note reading, “R.W.S.: Letter just received. Here is the file for your perusal. W.N.L.” [Letter from Lacey to Wilson, April 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence:443.8]
  • Transcript of debate between Elizabeth Page and Rupert Hughes on Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.3]
May 7  (Massachusetts)
  • Letter from Max Bergman to LP RE: Introduces to him Dr. Chi-yuan Chou of Peking Union Medical College who will be visiting Caltech before returning to China. (Note in pencil in top margin: “Put on reprint list”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.8, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 8  (Massachusetts)
  • Note from A. H. Sturtevant, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Encloses a counter statement for the peace manifesto of the AASW. States he wants to get a few signatures on it and asks for LP to tell him if he agrees and if he can get any more signatures from people LP knows. Asks LP to wire his response by May 10th. Handwritten on the statement: “Professor A H Sturtevant; Harvard Faculty Club; Cambridge, Mass.; I thoroughly approve you statement stop. Perhaps it should be stronger. Linus Pauling.” [Letter from LP to Prof. A. H. Sturtevant May 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: # 370.4]
May 10
  • Copy of a letter from Dr. Myron Prinzmetal to the Board of Directors, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Discusses the initial advice of Dr. Prinzmetal for the formation of research in the Los Angeles area and the rise of the Cedars of Lebanon as an important research hospital. Note in top margin discusses importance of letter. Enclosed is a listing of some of the subjects on which Prinzmetal has published papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.10, file:(Prinzmetal, Myron)]
  • Letter from Benjamin M. Siegel, Research Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE:
  • Letter from Lyndon F. Small, Journal of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health, to LP RE: Encloses “Relative Electronegativity,” by Degering, and asks LP to rate the manuscript on suitability for publishing in the Journal of Organic Chemistry. Lists a number of items to be considered in evaluation. Is a form letter with many hand written notes in the right margin regarding specifics of this article. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lyndon F. Small July 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from S. J. Daly, Advertising Manager, Krebs Pigment and Color Corporation, to LP RE: Sends another warning label to place on their display at Caltech to prevent the misuse of simulated chemicals in the display. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from T. D. Stewart to LP RE: Provides LP with details for his initiation into Alpha Chi Sigma on June 23. The Committee will be covering the traveling expenses for both he and AHP. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
  • Regrets that there are no openings for the next year and that he will be unable to work under LP, and asks if it is possible to work at Caltech as a guest. Mentions his current work at MIT and states he would like to work on a theoretical problem. [Letter from LP to Mr. Benjamin M. Siegel May 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
May 12
  • Letter from Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, to LP RE: Asks LP to consider him for the instructorship in Organic Chemistry at Caltech. Outlines his education and work history, as well as training. Encloses resume. [Telegram from Geiger to LP May 13, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from T. E. Wilson to Caltech cc: LP RE: Wishes to have a general analysis made of a high grade white sand and heard that their school makes such tests, wants to determine if it would be suitable for fine interior finishes and glass. Would like suggestions of where to have it analyzed if they do not make such tests. [Letter from Dept. Secretary to Walton May 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
May 13
  • Letter from Dr. Alex Kossiakoff, Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of America, to LP RE: Sends his manuscript on electron diffraction. Discusses the paper. Notes that Dr. Springer is the co-author, and asks for his address so that they may communicate. Asks to have David and Verner at Caltech read the paper. [Letter from Kossiakoff to LP September 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Photo: Crellin Pauling pushing a fertilizer cart. On photo: “Crellin 2 yrs, 11 mo 1940" “Crellin's favorite activity at Dorothy's part - May 13, 1940" “72" In different handwriting: “Name Address City State” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #3769] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.35]
  • Photo: Dorothy Niemann's first birthday party. Left to right: Crellin Pauling, Geddy [?], Linda Pauling, Dorothy, Jimmie Poitras, Mrs. Poitras, Mrs. Niemann. “1st birthday party, Dorothy Louis Niemann / May 13, 1940--Pasadena / Crellin, Geddy, Linda, Dorothy, Jimmie in carriage, Mrs. Poitras, Mrs. Niemann” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #633] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.3]
  • Photo: Dorothy Niemann's first birthday party. Mrs. Pankhurst and Crellin Pauling standing outside near a baby carriage. Linda Pauling holding baby Jimmie Poitras. Dorothy to the right of Linda. “1st Birthday Party Dorothy Louise Niemann / May 13, 1940--Pasadena / Mrs. Pankhurst, Crellin, Linda holding Jimmie Poitras, Dorothy” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #632] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1940i.2]
  • Telegram from Dr. Walton B. Geiger to LP RE: Asks to be considered for the instructorship vacancy. Notes that detailed material will follow via airmail. [Letters from Geiger to LP May 12, 1940, from LP to Geiger May 15, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 14
May 15
  • Handwritten notes for Quantum Mechanics lecture on Matrix Mechanics. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Walton B. Geiger, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Informs him that they have a research assistanceship available in Organic Chemistry with Prof. Zechmeister if he is interested. Describes the position and requests he send transcripts if interested. [Letter from Geiger to LP May 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. R. J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, RE: Requests he comment on Dr. Walton B. Geiger's suitability for an research assistantship with Zechmeister. [Letter from Geiger to LP May 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 16
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mrs. R. Edinmiller," $ 7.47. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Sanitary Laundry," $7.47. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Dept. Secretary to T.E. Walton cc: LP RE: Regrets to say that Caltech does not make analyses of the kind he needs, and suggests that he try the Smith-Emery Company. [Letter from Walton to LP May 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Ross G. Harrison, Secretary, Fellowship Board in the Natural Sciences, National Research Council, to LP RE: Requests LP's comments on the fellowship arrangement for Moore. Encloses a copy of the letter to Dr. Millikan. [Letter from LP to Harrison May 23, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Sends a copy of his letter to Papish explaining the agreement made two years ago that Hughes would come to Caltech to work in the lab and then be guaranteed a position at Cornell in 1940. Notes that AHP can corroborate this and that Prof. Browne should also be able to confirm this statement. [Letters from Kirkwood to LP April 17, 1940, May 18, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Letter from LP to E.N. Aiken RE: Requests a refund for the unused portion of tickets from Durham to Washington. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.6, file:(A: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Informs Mr. Barrett of the expenses for his trip to the Rockefeller Institute for medical Research and National Academy and American Philosophical meetings. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Papish, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Explains to Papish the circumstances surrounding their agreement that Hughes work at Caltech for two years before being added to the staff at Cornell. [Letter from LP to Kirkwood May 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. R. Eidemiller. Laundry 2 mo” $7.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Sanitary Laundry” $7.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
May 17
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mrs. Graham Laing," $3.10. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Polytechnic Elementary School," $244.55. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Circular from Mather G. Eliot, Assistant Manager of Inter-Democracy Federal Unions, to Chartered Local Committees, RE: requests the local committees re-enroll non-contributing members. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Melvin Calvin to LP RE: Asks for a copy of an electron diffraction picture of CCl4 vapor. [Letter from LP to Calvin June 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #57.4, file:(Calvin, Melvin, 1940, 1956-1959, 1981)]
  • Letter from LP to Donald Youngbar RE: Replies that he has no objection to him tearing down the old Pauling house under the conditions mentioned in Youngbar's letter. [Note from Youngbar to LP April 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 462.2]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. James Franck, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Writes on behalf of Roderick Clayton, a freshman at Caltech who is looking for summer employment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.12, file:(Franck, James)]
  • Letter from LP to W. S. Schaefer, Cornell University Press. RE: Asking Schaefer to send a few copies of their newly republished chemistry book, and hopes that everything has gone well with the publishing. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]
  • Propositions submitted by Emil Burcik for the PhD Oral Examination. PhD Oral Examination submitted by Richard N. Lewis. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Writes cheque to “New Yorker. For two years from June 8, 1940.” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly [?] Tuition for childr” $244.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
May 18
  • AHP writes cheque to "Nancy Bowin," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Requests LP inform suitable candidates of a post-doctoral research assistantship in chemistry. Explains details of the grant and related projected in heats of dilution of amino acids. In a post-script notes that they also need graduate assistants. (Note in left margin: “Howell?”) [Letter from LP to Gucker June 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Dr. J.G. Kirkwood, Acting Chairman, Cornell University, to LP RE: Apologizes for the confusion surrounding Hughes and promises that he or Prof. Papish will write when the matter has been discussed. Mentions that Hughes appointment was never discussed with him or other staff members. [Letters from LP to Kirkwood May 16, 1940, May 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L. Havas, Royal Biological Institute, Hungary, RE: Invites him to speak at Caltech during his summer trip to the U.S. next fall or summer. Notes Prof. Zechmeister informed LP of Havas travel plans. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Industrial and Engineering Chemistry RE: Submits a want advertisement for a spectroscope. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182.2, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
  • Writes cheque to "The New Yorker," $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Nancy Baumen? idely?” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
May 20
  • Letter from Dr. L. Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Replies that he studied organic arsenic compounds under Paul Erlich years ago. Adds that he likes LP's explanation of the pentacyeno-ferro-complex. Mentions that he may visit California next spring. [Letter from LP to Michaelis May 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.9, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation, to the Committee. RE: Encloses a copy of the annual report. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling and Pronunciation, to the committee. RE: Gives reports and proposals. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from Elizabeth Page to Clarence K. Streit, RE: suggests the inclusion of a fourth point to the Federal Union Statement of National Policy stating that Federal Union is the place where pacifists and militarists can meet to further the ultimate goal of a democratic union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
  • Letter from R. Frazier Potts, Manager, to Clark B. Millikan, Secretary of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union, RE: thanks for the recent letter nominating Elizabeth Page for membership on National Council. Also mentions complete list of paid-up members of each local chapter. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]
  • Memo from Mather Eliot, Assistant Manager, to Pasadena Committee of Inter-democracy Federal Union, RE: encloses a new enrollment card for Federal Union and requests information on how the Pasadena Committee prefers the cards. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
  • Propositions Submitted by RN Doescher for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
May 21
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends the appointment of Mr. Philip A. Shaffer, Jr., Calculator at $100 per month. Note at bottom: Approved at Trustee's meeting. May 29. RC Tohne? [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from W. S. Schaefer, Cornell University Press, to LP. RE: Schaefer telling LP that he sent a copy of the book to him, and a check for the first month's royalties. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]
May 22
  • Letter from Don M. Yost to Dr. Thor Rubin, Dept of Chemistry, University of Calif., copy to LP, RE: Discusses the details of the Rubin's Fellowship at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.5]
  • Letter from Dr. R.J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, to LP RE: Sends his comments and recommendation of Dr. Walton B. Geiger for the position of assistant to Dr. Zechmeister. Sends greetings to Zechmeister. [Letter from LP to Anderson May 27, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to the Ella Sachs Plots Foundation RE: Recommends the work of Professors Borsook and Yost in the study of the metabolism of vitamin B, and adds his approval to their application. Typed note on bottom of letter reads, “Same letter to The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation,” with the address included. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
  • Letter from T. D. Stewart to LP RE: Informs LP that the application forms were sent back from the national office of Alpha Chi Sigma because item 6 was not filled out and a member of the local office had not signed it either. [LP's reply: May 23, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.4]
  • Signed contract between LP and Cornell University Press for the publication of Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Books: 1940b.1]
May 23
May 24
  • Journal Article: “A Counter-Statement”, Science, vol. 91, no. 2369 (May 24, 1940): 504-505. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1940n.2]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Philip Fogg, Registrar RE: Mr. WJ Howll has submitted a satisfactory research report and the corresponding requirement for admission for the PhD in Chemistry. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
May 25
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Votes yes. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Note from Dr. Hubert H. James, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Writes of his recent trip to Oslo where he spoke with Prof. Goldschmidt and Dr. Finbak. Notes that both are anxious to come to the United States due to the war in Europe and asks for LP's assistance. [Letter from LP to James July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.7, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 27
  • Letter from Archie S. Woods, Vice President and Treasurer of The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter endorsing the work of Professors Borsook and Yost and states that their application is now under consideration. [Letter from LP to The John and Mary R. Mackle Foundation, May 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Howard A. Poillon, President, Research Corporation, to LP RE: Informs him that Caltech will receive funds through the Williams-Waterman Fund for the Combat of Dietary Diseases to be used by Borsook and Yost in their research. [Letter from LP to Poillon June 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.5, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Thanks him for the letter of recommendation concerning Dr. Walton Geiger, to whom they have offered an assistantship with Zechmeister. [Note from Holmes to LP May 27, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.8, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R.J. Anderson, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, RE: Thanks him for the letter regarding Geiger. Notes that he has been offered the appointment to assistant to Zechmeister. [Letter from Anderson to LP May 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Note from Dr. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, to LP RE: Sends a recommendation for Dr. Walter Geiger, who is applying for an assistantship with Prof. Zechmeister at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Holmes May 27, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.8, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal Savings and Loan Association," $210.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. May payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
  • Writes cheque “First Federal. May payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
May 28
May 29
  • Letter from Agnes M. Pearce, Secretary, China Medical Board, Inc., to LP RE: Writes on behalf of Dr. Chi-yuan Chou of the Peiping Union Medical College in China who would like to visit LP and Dr. Niemann in order to see the Caltech labs on June 28th. [Letter from LP to Pearce June 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.5, file:(P: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Dr. D. MacGillavry, Jr. to LP RE: Thanks LP for interview and recommendation to apply to Reed College. Requests other recommendations for positions if position at Reed College has been filled. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.7, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Letter from Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Thanks him for his help in accepting Kronberg at Caltech and arranging his transfer there. Notes that it would be beneficial if he could be granted a tuition waiver or housing stipend. Discusses his current projects, mentioning that they have started work with the porphirins. [Letter from LP to Harker June 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.10, file:(Harker, David)]
  • Letter from LP to Dexter M. Keezer, President, Reed College, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response due to an extended eastern trip. Recommends to him Dr. Donald MacGillavry Jr. to him for the instructorship in Chemistry at Reed. Goes on to describe his qualifications and enclose further information. [Letters from Keezer to LP April 19, 1940, from Scott to LP June 18, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Agrees with the criticism of the Note submitted by Buswell. Finds the manuscript incoherent. Gives reasons for his opinion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Note from Frederick Soddy, Oxford University, to LP RE: Encloses the booklet requested by LP. [Letter from LP to Prof. Frederick Soddy May 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #365.11]
  • Writes cheque “April & May Gardening” $34 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
May 30
  • Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, RE: Replies that he is very glad LP, AHP and the children will be coming to visit Deep Springs during the Telluride convention. Notes that accommodations may pose a problem, as their will be over 75 guests present, and that the sleeping bags are a good idea. Notes that the convention begins the 19th and ends on the 2nd or 23rd. [Letters from LP to Kimpton May 28, 1940, June 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.9, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
  • Note from Dr. L. Havas, Hungarian Biology Research Institute, to LP RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak at Caltech when he visits the U.S. [Letter from LP to Havas May 18, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Note from Marritt L. Kronberg, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for allowing him to come work in the labs at Caltech. Discusses details of his research and study plans. [Letter from LP to Kronberg June 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
May 31
  • Writes cheque to "Chapmans," $3.43. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]