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August
  • Bank statement: Account Balance: $582.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Federal Union World, Vol 2 No 8. Hemisphere Defense Demands Sea Control Now. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
  • Letter from William Bragg, President of the Royal Society, et al to LP RE: Informs about creation of publication, La France Libre, for exiled poets, writers, and artists of France during German occupation who wish to continue the contribution of the French to the arts. Asks for a letter of support. [Letter from LP to LaBarthe August 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]

August 1
  • AHP writes cheque to "Bode's Market," $14.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "F.C. Nash," $26.28. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Frank Aisawa," $28.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Hancock Music Co.," $4.02. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Pasadena Star News," $1.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Rio Grande Oil, Inc.," $7.14. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "S. Calif. Edison Co.," $7.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co.," $12.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co.," $5.55. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Henri S. Sack to LP RE: Refers to the letter written to LP by Prof. Debye and asks for LP's help in finding a job. Encloses copies of his resume, his list of references, and a list of his publications. [Letter from LP to Dr. Henri S. Sack August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Does not feel that the comments made by Dr. Williams answered his suggestions satisfactorily. Recommends that Williams revise it to improve the clarity of the discussion. Suggests one change. Asked Badger to read it over as well. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Professor William West, Department of Chemistry, New York University to LP RE: Confirms his sabbatical and his intention to come to Pasadena, adds that there was doubt in his mind in view of the troubled international situation but he will carry out his original plans, and would be delighted to fit himself into some programs of experimental work if possible. [Letter from West to LP February 5, 1940, letter from LP to West August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky to LP RE: Writes that he is applying for a new position with the USDA, but is also looking for other positions, despite his recent advancement at the institute. Asks LP to help him in the search. [Letter from LP to Mirsky August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Note from Ermon D. Eastman to LP RE: Informs LP that he and his family are at Idyllwild for the August vacation and would be glad to have LP and family stop by for a picnic. Adds that they will return home around the 20th and may stop in Pasadena. [Telegram from LP to Eastman August 19, 1940, Letter from LP to Eastman August 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.1, file:(Eastman, Ermon D., 1935-1940)]
  • 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 “Bodes” $14.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “EW Crellin. Aug. Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash Blankets, etc” $26.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “First Federal. August payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.071, folder 71.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $28.00 [Note in margin: “Subtract $2.00 next month, I paid $2.00 too much.”] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Pasadena Star News, May 13 to July 13" $1.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Rio Grande Gas” $7.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif Tel. Co. [?]” $12.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Ed. Co.” $7.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S.Counties Gas.” $5.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Hancocks Records” $4.02 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

August 2
  • Letter from Henry S. Frank to LP RE: Requests information on the structure of a crystalline hexamethaphosphate that was studied by a Mme. R. Rechid in Paris in 1933. Informs him that he has sent a paper on local dielectric constant and activity coefficients to Lamb, noting that he has mentioned LP's influence on the work as well as the potentially controversial nature of it. Encloses his new contact information, as he will shortly leave for China. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.6, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]

August 3
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT to LP RE: Informs LP of his appointment to the Committee on Relations to High Schools in regard to charges for board and room in the Student Houses and possible tuition increases. [Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Requests LP send his comments on R.A. Budenholzer, who has applied for an instructorship. Specifically inquires if Budenholzer is Jewish, as in his picture he “looks a bit Yiddish.” [Letter from LP to Graf August 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Writes cheque to "E.B. Hillman," $75.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]

August 4
  • Note from Dr. Bruce Hicks to LP RE: Reports that he has resigned from his job at the University of Washington and is now a Junior Physicist at Langley Field, Va. (NACA). Encloses reprints for Sidney. [Letter from LP to Hicks August 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Oxford, to LP RE: States his wife and children are doing well in the U.S. Asks if LP knows of any fund to help refugees in need. Discusses some of his ideas how to get money for his family. Mentions different aspect of life in England, and how things are effected by the war. Mentions what Hampson [?], Springall, and Sidgwick are doing. [Letter from LP to Dr. Leslie E. Sutton July 13, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]

August 5
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred Mirsky, RE: Replies that he was pleased to learn of Mirsky's promotion at the Institute. Suggests a university job would be best for Mirsky and agrees to write references. Notes that he and the family will be staying in the Hillman House at Corona del Mar for the month of August. [Note from Mirsky to LP January 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. B. J. Luyet, Medical School, St. Louis University RE: Thanks Luyet for letter of July 26th. Informs that LP is in process of publishing a paper on a theory of the Structure and Process Formation of Antibodies, to appear in the September issue of the Journal American Chemical Society. Thanks Luyet for reprints and informs that he may publish in Luyet's journal at some time in the future. [Letter from Luyet to LP July 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henri S. Sack RE: States he would be glad to help Sack get settled in America. States he doesn't know of any positions available at the moment but will keep Sack in mind in the future. [Letter from Henri S. Sack to LP August 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #377.10]
  • Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: States he would be glad to serve as a member of the committee to consider the recommendations of the Committee on Relations to High Schools. [Letter from Edward C. Barrett to LP August 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. William West, Department of Chemistry, New York University RE: Replies that the term begins late in September, and if West comes to his lab immediately upon arrival, they might be able to find him a place to stay. [Letter from West to LP August 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Walter Gordy, Mendenhall Laboratory of Physics, Ohio State University to LP RE: informs that he is applying for a National Research Fellowship for the year 1941-1942 to study the hydrogen bond. He would like to come to Caltech to study with a chemist, although he is a physicist. If LP would like a more complete interested in the project, he would be glad to write a more complete plan. [Reply from LP to Gordy August 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Note from James R. Fahs to LP RE: Informs him that he will be transferring to the department of engineering at the University of Michigan. Thanks LP, the department of Chemistry at Caltech, and especially Dr. Lacey for the consideration taken involving his case. [Letter from LP to Fahs August 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.6, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]

August 6
  • Letter from LP to Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, RE: Sends his comments on Budenholzer, recommending he not be appointed to the instructorship. Regrets that they are not looking for a chemist. Notes that the Pauling family is at the seashore for a month, but he has been making trips back to work on a project in immunology. [Letters from Graf to LP August 3, 1940, August 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, to LP RE: Regrets that LP is unable to come to the A. A. A. S. meetings in December, but is glad for LP's interest towards biological structures. Handwritten at the bottom: “Your book is excellent.” [Letter from LP to Prof. William Seifriz July 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]

August 7

August 8

August 9
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. R Eidemiller. July” $6.46 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]

August 12
  • Letter from Francis M. Turner, Vice President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, to LP RE: States that each member of the American Chemical Society Monographs can receive any monograph free at his request. States LP now also has this privilege and should send any requests he might have for monographs. Handwritten and crossed out in the top margin: “ “Properties of Glass” Morey.” Handwritten in the bottom margin: “ “Phenomena at the Temperature of Lequid Helium,” Burton, Smith, & William; “Roman(?) Effect & its Chemical Applications” Wibben; “Properties of Water Substance” Dorsey; “The Reactions of Pure Hydrocarbons” Egloff; “Physical Constants of [Hydrocarbons]” Vols I & II Egloff.” [Letter from LP to F. M. Turner August 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
  • Letter from LP [dictated but not read] to Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, RE: Replies that Budenholzer is probably not a Jew, but is not at all recommendable. Notes that he has accepted an appointment at the Armour Institute in Chicago. Adds that Millkan describes Kybal as an average student but having a very bad personality and would not recommend him either. Mentions that all the aeronautical engineers have been recruited by industry, except Kybal and one American-born Japanese who plans to seek work in Japan. Regrets they have been unable to send any good recommendations. [Letters from Graf to LP August 8, 1940, September 20, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to the Gentlemen at the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pasadena. Requests that they consider the possibility of changing the interest rate on his loan no. 579 from 6% to 5%. [Letter from Patton to LP, August 23, 1940] LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.034
  • Letter from the Pasadena Committee to Mather Eliot, Inter-democracy Federal Unionists, New York, RE: requests about 500 reprints of the Union Now advertisements in the New York Times, or as many as can be spared. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
  • Notice from J.H. Sinclair, Pasadena Committee of Federal Union, encouraging action be taken to further Federal Union before Great Britain is defeated in the war. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.4]

August 13
  • Letter from W.C. Fernelius, Acting Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, to LP RE: Acknowledges on Professor Evan's behalf the letter LP sent regarding Dr. Clifford S. Garner. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.6, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]

August 14
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Encloses a manuscript. Would like his opinion. Believes that this manuscript contains no new theoretical contribution. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from H. Bruce Collier to LP RE: Requests suggestions regarding the properties of tyrosine, specifically associated OH groups. (Chemical diagram in pencil in the left margin, note in pencil in left margin: “Sent 11/28/40”) [Letter from LP to Collier November 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.8, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bruce Hicks RE: States he is glad to hear about Hick's new job. [Note from Hicks to LP August 4, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: States that Dr. Arthur L. LeRoson won't be able to take up his duties until August 1, requests he be paid eleven payments instead of twelve. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to James R. Fahs RE: States he is glad to hear Fahs will be attending the University of Michigan and wishes him luck in his career. [Note from Fahs to LP August 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.6, file:(F: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Jerome Alexander RE: Informs him that his related paper on antibodies will appear in the September issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Encloses the reprint of the paper in Science. [Letter from Alexander to LP July 31, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor L.C. Cady, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho RE: Writes recommending Dr. Ruben Wood to the position, lists off his qualifications and his qualities, as well as his area of research, his religion, and his marital status. [Letter from Cady to LP August 21, 1940]
  • Letter from LP to Thomas Anderson RE: Responds that he has sent a letter regarding the RCA Fellowship position. [Letter from Anderson to LP August 7, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.8, file:(Anderson, Thomas, 1939-1945)]
  • Letter from LP to the American Consul in Tijuana, Mexico RE: Gives the history of Jurg Waser's time at Caltech, recommends his abilities and his family, and gives his gratitude for any aid they can give Waser in processing his visa application for entrance to Mexico. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
  • Letter from LP to the Mexican Consul in Los Angeles RE: Writes on behalf of the application by Jurg Waser for a visa for entrance to Mexico, tells of his history as a graduate student at Caltech, says he is an able student and gives his gratitude for any aid they could give him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
  • Writes cheque to "Campus Bookstore," $3.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]

August 15

August 16
  • Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: Informs of the resignation of Dr. Seymour Bernstein on August 22, would like to receive his paycheck on the 22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Mather Eliot, Secretary, to Esther Pickering, Pasadena Committee of Federal Union, RE: informs of the 500 reprints of Clarence Streit's ad were sent on August 14 at no charge. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]

August 17

August 19
  • Letter from Dr. Arthur Cope to LP RE: Requests permission to visit Caltech from December 11 to 24, 1940 to study tautomerism in conjunction with his Guggenheim Fellowship. [Letter from LP to Cope August 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.3, file:(Cope, Arthur C., 1940-1941, 1954, 1958, 1964)]
  • Letter from H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College to LP RE: States that a vacancy has occurred in their department of chemistry, describes the position and the college, and asks if he could recommend someone for the position. [Letter from LP to Spencer August 21, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from John S. Snyder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Sends enclosed a brief description and outline of a book on Crystal Structure sent to them by Prof. W.H. Zachariasen of the Department of Physics at the University. Requests whatever criticisms and suggestions occur to him. Notes that an outline itself is not sufficient to base final conclusions on and is interested in his general reflections rather than detailed analysis. There is a handwritten note in the margin. [Letter from LP to Snyder August 21, 1940, Letter from Snyder to LP August 28, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 464.1]
  • Telegram from LP to Ermon D. Eastman RE: “Helen recovering from illness. Now needs entertainment. Please visit us Pasadena. Much room. Children at beach. Love Linus.” [Note from Eastman to LP August 1, 1940, Letter from LP to Eastman August 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.1, file:(Eastman, Ermon D., 1935-1940)]

August 20
  • Letter from Dr. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Discusses the finer points of his research regarding ferric compounds and requests LP have them published in a journal. States he is sending multiple copies of the papers, says LP can change them as he wishes, and not to send the papers back because of the huge delay in correspondence. [Letters from LP to Dr. Hugo Theorell January 26, 1940, September 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, C. I. T. to LP RE: Enclosed statement showing expenditures from the Rockefeller Fund appropriation for the past year, also a memorandum of the reallocation of certain expenses during the year in order to balance out the over-expenditure of the Chemistry Supplies and Expenses Account. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.8]
  • Letter from Prof. S. H. Graf, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Replies that they have decided to accept Dalimil Kybal's application after all, and that they will “take a chance on his personality” as they have been unable to find anyone else to help Ruffner with the aeronautical work. Notes that they can let him go at the end of the year, if need be. [Letters from LP to Graf August 12, 1940, September 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]

August 21

August 22
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the revised manuscript by Beach and Bauer not be accepted for publication. Gives his reasons. Recommends another referee to submit the paper to. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Commission of Immigration and Naturalization, U.S. Department of Justice, RE: Informs them that Dr. Chia-Si Lu has been carrying out research under LP's supervision since August 1939. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Barrett RE: Recommends Dr. Reuben E. Wood be paid $50 from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular Structure for the month of August. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to S. S. Northington, RE: Returns policy #648800 requesting to surrender the policy on August 28, 1940. [Letter from Phinehas Prouty, Jr, to LP August 30, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]
  • Statement of Accounts for Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, C. I. T. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.8]

August 23
  • Letter from Hamilton Patton, Executive Vice-President of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pasadena, to LP. Informs LP that the Board of Directors declined his request for a reduction in the interest rate of his loan because of the amount of the loan and the location of his property. Handwritten notes by LP: "Oct. 22 1938, $16000, 13553.35, 6 yrs to sum $210.24." [Letter from LP to the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pasadena, August 12, 1940] LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.034
  • Letter from Secretary to Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Acknowledging receipt of LP's letter of August 7, 1940 and notifying him that the matter of Foundation aid to Dr. Perutz is under consideration at present time. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.9]

August 24
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Cope RE: Replies that they would be glad to have Cope visit the labs in December. [Letter from Cope to LP August 19, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.3, file:(Cope, Arthur C.)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Wishes to withdraw recommendation of Dr. Chia-Si Lu for a fellowship from the Noyes fund because the Immigration regulations would prevent his acceptance. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Telegram from LP to Prof. and Mrs. Hill RE: “Pasadena Committee offers homes maintenance forty children parents paying ocean passage. Can you cable names necessary visa information fathers occupation. [Letter from LP to Hill and Hill August 26, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.4, file:(Hill, A.V.)]

August 26

August 27

August 28
  • Letter from John S. Snyder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Thanks LP for letter of Aug. 21st commenting on the proposed test on crystal structure by Dr. W.H. Zachariasen of the University of Chicago. Comments that Dr. Zachariasen is highly regarded in the field of crystal structure and a book by him would be expected to be well received. Adds that other comments they've received on the basis of the outline submitted by Dr. Zachariasen were very similar to LP's own, and they will undoubtedly urge Dr. Zachariasen to submit a substantial portion of his manuscript when ready so it can be reviewed in the usual fashion. [Letter from Snyder to LP August 19, 1940, Letter from LP to August 21, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 464.1]
  • Letter from LP to Everett Wallis RE: Confirms his statements in their telephone conversation about Dr. Seymour Bernstein. Informs him that though a good worker, Bernstein has decided to leave his position in order to find a better paying industry job in order to support his parents. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to F. M. Turner, Vice President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, RE: Thanks Turner for the letter and requests five monographs. [Letter from F. M. Turner to LP August 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
  • Letter from LP to H.F. Spencer, Dean, Whittier College RE: Regrets to learn that they have decided to make the position temporary, as believes Dr. Ruben Wood is admirably fitted for the appointment, and doubts they have another man so suitable next year. Asks that they give Dr. Wood an interview anyway, and adds that Mr. Newson came asking about an assistant for part-time work, and as LP is making a survey of the graduate students he might be able to recommend one in a few days. [Letter from Spencer to LP August 27, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Notice of Payment Due from The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to LP RE: Requests payment on policy number 648800, the amount of $56.01 due August 28. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]

August 29
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. Larbarthe, England RE: Expresses support of periodical publication, La France Libre, and expresses wish to subscribe to publication. [Letter from Bragg et al to LP] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.6, File: (L: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends that the appointment of Dr. A. LeRosen be continued for eleven more paychecks. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane, Chairman, U.S. Committee for Care of European Children, Pasadena Chapter, to LP RE: Thanks him for his interest in the committee and the letter he has written on their behalf to Professor and Mrs. Hill in London. [Telegram from Hill to LP September 4, 1940, Letter from LP to Doane September 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.5, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Prof. Gilbert N. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Thanks him for the copy of the second edition of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #216.1, file:(Lewis, G.N. Correspondence)]

August 30
  • Letter from Curtis G. Benjamin, Manager, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc, to LP RE: Sends LP a complimentary copy of the “French-English Science Dictionary” by Louis DeVries, which LP had commented upon for them in 1939. [Letter from LP to Benjamin September 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253.1, file:(McGraw-Hill 1936-1944)]
  • Letter from George Dietzler, Manager of the Bank of America Colorado-Mentor Branch, to LP. Informs LP that they have submitted a legal description of his Fairpoint property to Federaln Housing Administration for approval about the location. Says that it would not qualify for a Federal Housing Loan because of the location and the fact that they do not have a paved street in front of the property. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.034
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends the appointment of John L. Webb be continued from September 1 to September 30 at $110 to be paid from the Rockefeller Fund, Molecular Structure. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Secretary. RE: Requests grant application blanks. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Letter from Phineas Prouty Jr, General Agent [signed by M. Roberts, cashier], The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to LP RE: Writes in regards to Policy 648,800 and encloses a check for $448.41 per request from LP. [Letter from LP to S. S. Northington August 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.1]

August 31
  • AHP writes cheque to "Louise Jean Bell," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mrs. R. Eidemiller," $12.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Louise Jean Bell” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. R. Eidemiller. Labor & washing” $12.75 .00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]