Letter from Linus Pauling to James B. Conant. Page 1. May 13, 1941
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Activity Listings

  • Lecture notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture: Discussion of mid-term exam [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Dr. C. R. McCrosky, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University, RE: Inquires on behalf of Mr. Tien whether there exists a possibility of employment for him at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to McCrosky May 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.8, file:(M: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Letter from Dr. John Beach to LP RE: Informs him that his prospects for advancement at Princeton are limited and asks LP to keep him in mind if he knows of any academic positions. Mentions that he will be in Pasadena this summer, probably in June. [Letter from LP to Beach May 26, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27.1, file:(Beach, John Y., 1937-1941, 1958)]
  • Letter from Francis O. Schmitt, Dept. of Zoology, Washington University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the recommendation of candidates, and states that they have hired Dr. Cecil Hall. Says he talked with Dr. Dan Campbell who is hoping to return to work with LP. Handwritten on the back are a number of names and notes. [Letter from LP to Prof. Francis O. Schmitt April 16, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.9]
  • Letter from G. Compton to LP RE: Requests a reprint of “The nature of energetic coupling in biological synthesis.” (Note in bottom margin: “Sent 5/21/41 JR” [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.9, file:(C: Correspondence, 1941)]
  • Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis. Breakfast: 2 popovers, 4 TR quince honey, ½ grapefruit, 4 T cream, 1 sq butter, 2 c coffee / Lunch: 1 ½ c eggnog / Dinner: 1 c tomato gelatin soup, 1 c prune whip, 1/4 c cream [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #3.1, file:(Record of LP's diet while ill with nephritis kept by Ava Helen Pauling, 1941-1942.)]
  • Writes cheque to "Mrs. Nera Wilson," $1.25. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Nera Wilson. Eggs. 5 day” $1.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]