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July
  • Bank statement: account balance: 127.94. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Federal Union World Vol 2 No 7, front page article “Do We Have to Make the Same Mistake Twice?” [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
  • Journal Article: “Control of Urine Reaction”, American Journal of the Medical Sciences, v. 200, No. 1, pp. 84-96, July 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.11]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 16R, p. 37 RE: July 1940: Notes re: job offer to LP from Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 16R, pp. 39, 41 RE: July 1940 - January 1941, October - November 1941: Notes re: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering faculty and staff.
  • The California Federalist, Vol 1 No 3. The Anatomy of Tyranny. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.2]

July 1
  • Federal Union, Inc. information on membership and dues. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
  • Letter from Vance Danford to LP RE: asks LP to write a brief statement about the nature and duration of Danford's employment with Caltech, to forward with his next application for commission as an Ordnance officer. [Letter from LP to Whom it May Concern July 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Letter from Walter Soller, Director, Basic Science Research Laboratory, University of Cincinnati, to LP RE: States they need an instructor trained in chemical physics and discusses the requirements for the position. Asks that LP pass this information along to any qualified men. Encloses a copy of the application form. [Letter from LP to Prof. Walter Soller July 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]

July 2

July 3
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eloise Jameson, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, RE: Requests permission for Stanley Swingle to come to Stanford and examine their Tiselius apparatus of the Longsworth type so that he may design one for Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.7, file:(J: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Lyndon F. Small, Journal of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health, RE: States he has read Dr. Degering's article on Relatie Electronegativity and recommends that it not be accepted for publication because it is too far removed from the modern treatment of Organic Chemistry. States the postulate on page three is unjustified and discusses it. [Letter from Lyndon F. Small to LP May 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from LP to Whom it May Concern RE: gives nature and duration of Mr. Vance Danford's work at Caltech. [Letter from Danford to LP July 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "MRs. R. Eidemiller," $5.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “ Mrs. R. Eidemiller Washing” $5.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

July 4
  • Declaration of Interdependence written by Clarence Streit. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc.: Box # 5.005, Folder 5.2]
  • Press Release announcing a draft of the Declaration of Interdependence by Clarence K. Streit and providing information about the declaration. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]

July 5
  • Letter from Alvin Boston to LP RE: Requests the crystal radii of certain elements not listed in table 44-3 and 44-1 of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond,” if available. [Letter from LP to Boston July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Clifford S. Garner, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas (Austin), to LP RE: Requests LP write a letter on his behalf to Prof. William Lloyd Evans for a position in chemistry at Ohio State. Describes details of the position. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Dr. Ralph Hultgren, Laboratory of Physical Metallurgy, Harvard University, to LP RE: Reports that his position at Harvard will not be renewed and he is actively seeking a new job. Adds that he does not yet have a decision from Berkeley due to the recent death of Dean Probert. Mentions that there is some interest at Harvard of creating an American Journal of Crystallography, similar to the Zeitschrift. [Letter from LP to Huntington July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.3, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
  • Writes check to "Beulah Thomas," $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "National Academy of Sciences," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]

July 6

July 7
  • AHP writes cheque to "Arden Farms Inc.," $22.46. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Athenaum," $3.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Helms Bakeries," $2.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.," $4.47. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Pitzer and Warwick," $0.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Rio Grande Oil, Inc.," $8.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "S. Calif. Edison Co.," $8.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Standard Oil C. of California," $5.44. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "W. Taylor Jr. Co.," $23.95. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Terrell Hill to LP RE: Requests to see LP while he is in Pasadena on the afternoon of Saturday, July 13th. [Letters from LP to Hill June 21, 1940, July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Writes cheque to "T.W. Mather Co.," $1.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Arden Farms, Inc. Milk, butter, etc.” $22.46 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $3.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Benedict - Griginch?. Gas Stove repair.” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Helms” $2.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $4.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Patsy? & Warwick Belt” $0.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Rio Grande Oil, Inc. Gas.” $8.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S Calif. Ed. Co. Electricity” $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Standard Oil. Gas.” $5.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “TW Mathey? Co. Suit for Peter.” $1.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Wm Taylor? Jr. Saut for films [? (smudged writing)]” $23.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

July 8
  • Letter from Fred Allen to LP RE: Asks LP when he will visit Purdue, mentioning that they will arrange a special meeting of their chapter of the American Chemical Society when he comes. Also asks his opinion on Dr. Zechmeister, a prospective speaker to the group. [Letter from LP to Allen July 13, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.1, file:(Allen, Fred 1924-1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Joseph Mayer, Columbia University, RE: Comments on Mayer's decision to include a letter by Wrinch and Harker on atomic bonds in the June edition of the Journal of Chemical Physics. Objects that it is not new, and as it criticizes work from Caltech, it should have been submitted to LP before publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.8, file:(Mayer, Joseph)]
  • Report on “A New Dietary Essential for the Mouse.” By D.W. Woolley, Hospital of The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to other B vitamins, 1940-1979: Box #11.072 Folder #72.1]
  • Telegram from Prof. Alexander Todd, University of Manchester, to LP RE: Says: “Deeply grateful you offer Stop Have decided keep baby here Meantime letter follows = Todd.” [Telegram from LP to Prof. Alexander Todd July 6, 1940, note from Prof. Alexander Todd to LP July 19, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]
  • Writes cheque to "Benedict and Gingrich," $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal Savings and Loan Co.," $210.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. E.W. Crellin," $80.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “EW Crellin. July payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
  • Writes cheque to “First Federal. July payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]

July 9
  • Letter from J.B. Kimball to Caltech RE: Requests information on the cost involved in testing ore samples for beryllium. (Notes in shorthand under text) [Letter from Secretary to Kimball July 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. L. E. Grinter, Armour Institute of Technology, RE: Sends his comments on W.J. Howell, Jr., who is applying for a graduate assistantship in their catalysis lab. Notes that Howell is leaving his studies at Caltech due to unforeseen financial difficulties. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Institute to LP RE: Weaver is extremely interested in LP's manuscript on antibodies, but feels it is beyond is competence to make suggestions about it. [LP's letter to Weaver June 21, 1940; LP's reply to Weaver July 15, 1940] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.9]

July 10
  • Inter-Department Communication from W. Hertenstein to LP RE: Estimate of Repairs and Painting in Gates Laboratory (total $365) [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.8]
  • Letter from LP to Alvin Boston RE: Responds that the requested data are available in separately published papers by LP and Goldschmidt. [Letter from Boston to LP July 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Balfour RE: Informs him that he will come East in April and would be glad to give a Mayo lecture then, if possible. [Letters from Balfour to LP June 29, 1940, July 19, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Helmholz RE: Thanks him for the invitation and reports that he has not yet seen Richard Henry Helmholz as AHP as been very busy helping people take children from England. [Letter from Helmholz to LP July 2, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, RE: Advises Stewart to wait until Caltech has assured that the punch card system works before providing copies to other institutions. States they will not use all of the $6500 grant and the punch card duplication expenses could be taken from what is left over. [Letters from Irvin Stewart to LP July 6, 1940, July 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Ralph Hultgren, Laboratory of Physical Metallurgy, Harvard University, RE: Writes he has no new ideas of a placement for Hultgren and that Berkeley seems like the best possibility. Notes that there is some interest at Caltech in forming a physical metallurgy department. Adds that he has communicated to Huggins that he feels a new American journal of crystallography would be a mistake at this time. [Letter from Hultgren to LP July 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.3, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, RE: States he cannot take part in the protoplasm symposium and does not have anyone to suggest. Discusses his current work with the structure of biological substances. Sends reprints. [Letters from William Seifriz to LP June 19, 1940, August 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscript by Beach and Bauer not be accepted for publication in its present form. Makes more specific recommendations. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RA Millikan, CIT RE: Requests Professor Yost be granted permission to attend conference on applied nuclear physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in October 1940 and the Institute provide him traveling expenses. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Terrence Hill RE: Requests he call LP at home on Saturday, July 13th to see if LP will be able to meet with him. [Letter from Hill to LP July 7, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to W. V. Green, Washington High School, Portland, Or, RE: Explains that the delay in response is due to an extended eastern trip. Notes that while he cannot comment on the physiological effects of different types of air, he does comment on some errors. Remarks that he is interested to know Elmer Ramsey is now a patent attorney with the Air Refining Company. Sends news of his family and the lab. [Letter from Green to LP April 30, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]

July 11
  • AHP writes cheque to "Frank Aisawa," $24.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Aid for Children Ready Here”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, July 11, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

July 12
  • Letter from Dr. Fred Ewing to LP RE: Discusses his interview with Dr. Dillman at the Michigan School of Mines on July 4th. Requests LP write him a letter of recommendation. Encloses the letter from Reed College, as he will not apply there. Notes that Power of the University of Texas has written him about a position in their Petroleum Engineering Department. [Letter from LP to Ewing July 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.5, file:(Ewing, Fred, 1940, 1948, 1950-1951, 1954-1955, 1960-1963)]
  • Letter from Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Caltech, to J. B. Kimball, RE: Replies that Caltech does not perform the sort of testing requested by Kimball and directs him to contact a commercial laboratory in L.A. [Letter from Kimball to Caltech July 9, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]

July 13

July 15

July 16
  • Letter from Dr. David Harker, Department of Chemistry, John Hopkins University, to LP RE: Responds extensively to LP's comments and criticisms concerning the letter published by Harker and Dr. Dorothy Wrinch in the Journal of Chemical Physics. Adds that he does not understand LP's “allegedly unfair attitude toward Dr. Wrinch.” [Letter from LP to Harker July 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.10, file:(Harker, David)]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning, to LP RE: Asks for LP's advice on where and when the other punch cards should be given to other institutions. [Letters from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart July 10, 1940, September 23, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eugene Eyster, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, RE: Explains the delay is due to an unsuccessful search for a statement on internuclear distances. Agrees it would be best for Eyster to go see Rabi in New York to discuss the method with him. Requests the date to begin Eyster's salary, to include the time spent with Rabi. Mentions current projects at the Gates and Crellin labs. [Letters from Eyster to LP June 20, 1940, August 7, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.7, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Herman Kalckar RE: Responds that he has read the manuscript and forwarded it to Buchman. Congratulates him on the extension of his fellowship and expresses hope that he with receive a more permanent professorial visa. [Letters from Kalckar to LP June 13, 1940, October 11, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]

July 17
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. G. Lothrop, Trinity College RE: Asks Lothrop to send crystal samples to LP to be x-rayed and studied. [Letter from Lothrop to LP July 23, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscript by Lee and Tai not be accepted for publication. Represents no improvement over earlier papers in this field. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. K. Lewis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1] sci13.006.1-lp-lewis-19400717.tei.xml

July 18
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $30.85. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Copy of a letter from Dr. Randolph T. Major, Merck and Co., Inc., to Dr. E. R. Buchman, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Caltech, RE: Thanks him for the three samples of ACl, AC2 and AC3. Discussing establishing a fellowship under Buchman's direction at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Major July 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #254.9, file:(Merck and Co., Inc.)]
  • Letter from Fred Allen to LP RE: Replies that he looks forward to LP's visit next year and that they will contact Zechmeister about speaking in the future. Reports on the weather in Indiana. [Letter from LP to Allen July 13, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.1, file:(Allen, Fred 1924-1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends the appointment of Dr. David P. Stevenson as Research Fellow in Chemistry be continued for month of July with stipend of $125 from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular structure. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas” $30.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

July 19
  • Letter from Alice E. Buckner, Secretary to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging receipt of LP's letter of July 15, 1949 in Weaver's absence. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.9]
  • Letter from Dr. Donald Balfour to LP RE: Responds that they are delighted that LP is considering coming to lecture. [Letters from LP to Balfour July 10, 1940, December 4, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Prof. William Albert Noyes, Editor, Scientific Monographs, to LP et al, RE: Requests they review the enclosed outline of the chapters of a book called “Isomerization of Pure Hydrocarbons” by Dr. Gustov Egloff, V. I. Komarewsky, and George Bulla and send their comments on if it is suitable for their monograph series. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.4, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
  • Letter from Robert Spurr to LP. RE: Provides the force constants which he has calculated for OCN-. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Note from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Discusses experiments which have been carried out in the past with blood types, noting that he will send LP references when he returns to New York. [Letter from LP to Landsteiner July 15, 1940, note from Landsteiner to LP July 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Note from Prof. Alexander Todd to LP RE: Thanks LP and AHP for offering to take his son, but decides to keep him in England. Discusses the effects of war on his life and the work of various mutual friends of his and LP. [Telegram from Prof. Alexander Todd to LP July 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]

July 20
  • Letter from Prof. J. G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: Agrees that it was not LP's responsibility to inform Kirkwood of the situation with Hughes. Goes on to inform him that Prof. Debye will be staying on at Cornell as chair of the chemistry department. [Letters from LP to Kirkwood June 18, 1940, July 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Writes cheque to "Farmer's Market," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]

July 21
  • Letter from James L. Simpson to Caltech RE: Inquires about a machine at Caltech which can do complicated mathematical calculations, Asks if Caltech offers a course in Actuarial Science and what the requirements for this course might be. [Letter from LP to Mr. James L. Simpson July 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Beyond the Pale”, Los Angeles Times. [Filed under AHP: Assorted Political Materials, 1940-1960: Box #5.011, Folder #11.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Plan ‘Union Now' Meeting”, Pasadena (California) Post [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1940n.3]
  • Note from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Discusses the organization of his new text and LP's contribution. Goes on to discuss his current work with antibodies. [Note from Landsteiner to LP July 19, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Note from W.A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge to LP RE: Writes on behalf of his friend Dr. Max Perutz, who was working as a research student at Cambridge until he was interned two months ago and sent to Canada, and says the U.S. Army will let him back into the U.S. if he receives an invitation to research at a university, begs LP to help. [Letter from LP to Wooster August 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]

July 22

July 23

July 24
  • Letter from Dr. Henry A. Barton, Director, American Institute of Physics, to LP RE: Requests LP send his impressions on the ability, fields of work, personality, and loyalty to the U.S. of Bruce L.Hicks. [Letter from LP to Barton July 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Fred Ewing RE: Informs him he has written to President Dillman on Ewing's behalf, adding that he would be glad to write to Power in Texas as well. [Letters from Ewing to LP July 12, 1940, from LP to Dillman July 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.5, file:(Ewing, Fred, 1940, 1948, 1950-1951, 1954-1955, 1960-1963)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Randolph T. Major, Merck and Company, Inc., RE: Thanks him for his plans to establish a fellowship under the direction of Dr. Buchman at Caltech. Instructs him to send official correspondence concerning the fellowship to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller. [Copy of letter from Major to Buchman July 18, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #254.9, file:(Merck and Co., Inc.)]
  • Letter from LP to G. J. Dillman, President, Michigan School of Mines, RE: Highly recommends Dr. Fred Ewing to the position at the school, detailing his education and work histories. [Letters from Ewing to LP July 12, 1940, from LP to Ewing July 24, 1940, from Dillman to LP September 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.5, file:(Ewing, Fred, 1940, 1948, 1950-1951, 1954-1955, 1960-1963)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, CIT RE: Recommends that Mr. MJ Schlatter be appointed Research Assistant in Chemistry for July 20 to September 20, 1940 with 2 payments of $30 to be made from Rockefeller Fund, Apparatus and Supplies [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Regrets the misunderstanding caused by the Hughes affair. Adds that Hughes had feared Papish would not keep the commitment. Invites Kirkwood to visit if he comes west. [Letter from Kirkwood to LP July 20, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.12 file:(Kirkwood, John G.)]
  • Letter from LP to Thomas Anderson RE: States that the job with Professor Soller does not seem apt and that he will inform Anderson of any other openings. Mentions that Kossiakoff did some work on anisotropy of polarizability of hydrogen but did not publish. Expresses his interest in Anderson's forthcoming manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.8, file:(Anderson, Thomas, 1939-1945)]

July 25
  • Letter from Charles Coryell to LP RE: Sends the revised Stitt-Coreyll manuscript on azide complex and ammonia and ethanol complexes and equilibriums for comments. [Letter from LP to Coryell July 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #68.2, file:(Coryell, Charles D., 1928, 1936-1941, 1945, 1948-1950, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1968-1970)]
  • Letter from Peter Debye to LP RE: Informs LP that Dr. H.S. Sack, a former assistant to Debye, has decided to reside permanently in the U.S. and is seeking a position. Goes on to discuss his qualifications and request LP's assistance. Adds that he is sorry LP will not be coming to Gibson Island. [Letter from LP to Debye July 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #90.1, file:(Debye, Peter: Correspondence, Reprints, 1930-1950, 1961)]
  • Review of The Nature of the Chemical Bond and the Structure of Molecules and Crystals written by: Charles P. Smyth, published in “Beyond the Flyleaf.” [Filed under: LP Books: 1940b.2]

July 26
  • Letter from B. J. Luyet, Medical School, St. Louis University to LP RE: Expresses interest in paper by LP; “The Nature fo the Intermolecular Forces Operative in Biological Processes” published in Science, July 26, 1940. Informs LP that the Journal BIODYNAMICA wishes to publish a more detailed discussion on Jordan's theory or a presentation of LP's views on ‘complementariness' Requests copy of paper for Luyet's personal files. Informs that Luyet sends come of his publications under separate cover. (Note: Reprint sent noted August 5, 1940) [Letter to Luyet from LP August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from J.D. Bernal to LP RE: Informs LP of a Dr. Max Perutz who has been sent to Canada with other anti-fascist internees. Asks for LP's help in finding work or a lecture series for Perutz in the U.S. so that he can leave Canada. [Letter from LP to Bernal August 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27.14, file:(Bernal, J.D., 1940, 1948-1971, 1981)]
  • Press Release announcing the Dr. E.W. Balduf was recently elected as Acting Director of Inter-democracy Federal Union and Mr. William P. Blake as Secretary. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Inc: Box # 5.004, Folder 4.5]
  • The nature of the intermolecular forces operative in biological processes. Science 92 (July 1940): 77-79. Written by: Linus Pauling and Max Delbrück. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1940p.3]

July 27
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Thanks him for accepting for publication his paper on “A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies.” Has made revisions in accordance to what Perry, Heidelberger, and Landsteiner suggested. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Patrick J. Miller to Chemistry Department RE: Requests information about combustible chemicals. [Letter from LP to Miller July 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.7, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Partial Manuscript, Typescript, Referee's Comments, Figures: A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1940a.2]

July 29
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry A. Barton, American Institute of Physics, RE: Sends his opinions on Dr. Bruce Hicks. [Letter from Barton to LP July 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Edward Barrett RE: Sends suggestions for the maintenance of the chemistry funds at Caltech. (Notes in left margin: “Please return to JR.” “Foster Are you interested at all in following this up? JR”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.5, file:(K: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Report on the “Effect of a High-Fat Diet on the Excretion of Bisulfite-Binding Substances in the Urine of Rats Deficient in Vitamin-B.” By G. G. Banerji, Nutritional Laboratory, University of Cambridge and Medical Research Council. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to vitamin B1: Box #11.067 Folder #67.1]

July 30
  • Writes cheque to "Calif. Brick and Tile Supply Co.," $27.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Committee to Defend America," $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Com. To Def. Am” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

July 31