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May
  • Undated letter from LP to Donald Engelkemeir, Phi Lambda Upsilon, RE: Regrets he will be unable to attend the banquet on May 15. [Letter from Engelkemeir to LP May 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.9, file:(E: Correspondence, 1942)]

May 1  (Baltimore, MD)
  • Amendment to amend LP's Contract. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Mateirals re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Daniel C. Pease, Department of Zoology, Columbia University to LP RE: Discusses current research on physiological effects of high hydrostatic pressures, especially on plasma gels. Requests information about any chance of working at Cal Tech. (note in pencil, upper left: He can't spell. Ask Tyler, V.S., Wilson) [Letter from Pease to LP May 18, 1942] [Letter from LP to Pease May 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Prof. Warren C. Johnson, Chair, Chicago Section, ACS, to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to the awarding of the 31 st Willard Gibbs Medal to Thomas Midgley, Jr. on May 22, 1942. Also notes that dinner will be provided and that Dr. Midgley will speak on "A Critical Examination of Some Concepts in Rubber Chemistry." [Letter from LP to Johnson May 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.9, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Modern Science", Los Angeles Examiner. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1942n.3]
  • Postcard from Martin Kilpatrick, John Harrison Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, to Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech, RE: Requests reprints. (Note in right margin: "660 ex Dent 6/10/42 JR") [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.7, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Rockefeller Research Fund Record of Expenditures for Chemistry [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.8]
  • Statement from Bank of America: account balance: $1,062.66. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "United China Relief Los Angeles, Calif. Donation to China" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

May 2  (Baltimore, MD)
  • Letter from Gustav Albrecht to LP RE: Informs him that the school he has been teaching at will be closing an he is looking for another position in California. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4.1, file:(Albrecht, Gustav 1939-1964)]
  • Letter from Prof. A. M. Gaudin, Department of Metallurgy, MIT, to LP RE: Reports he has been using "The Nature of the Chemical Bond" in classes. Requests LP answer a question on the chemical character of the structure of a broken diamond crystal. [Letter from LP to Gaudin May 7, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Note from Dr. Neil Dickinson to LP RE: Requests LP write him a letter of recommendation for commission in the Army. Outlines his current research in resin chemistry, a project subsidized by Stanford and the government. Provides details of his family life, and wishes LP continued improvement in health. [Letters from LP to Dickinson May 6, 1942, from LP to the War Department May 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.7, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Writes cheque to "Coast Rubbish Co. Garbage disposal to Feb. 17, 1942" $9.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

May 4
  • Letter from Dr. R. H. Gillette, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan to LP RE: worries that he was not clear about the situation in his last letter to LP. Gillette was promised leave last August, when he applied for the Guggenheim Fellowship, but in light of the war, all leaves were cancelled, even sabbaticals. Consequently, the decision not to accept LP's very generous offer was taken entirely out of Gillette's hands. Assures that he is still anxious to come to Pasadena, however, he does not know how to sever his connections with the University and hopes that after the war he will get another opportunity to come to Caltech. [Letters from LP to Gillette April 14, 1942, May 11, 1942] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Contract is closed, as the instruments have been sent off. Asks if the legal offices require receipts. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

May 5
  • Telegram from S.D. Beard to LP RE: Asks if he could see him Thursday or Friday. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]

May 6

May 7
  • Handwritten notes by LP. Makes notes relating to the percentages of profits that should go to the inventors, the Foundation, and royalties. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Letter from E. H. Hanhaussen, Purchasing Agent, The M. W. Kellogg Company, to LP. RE: Requests information on the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. A. M. Gaudin, Department of Metallurgy, MIT, RE: Describes how the surface of a broken diamond crystal would be chemically composed in answer to a question posed by Gaudin. [Letter from Guadin to LP May 2, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Propositions Submitted by Peter L. Nichols, Jr 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 8
  • Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. REL Writes in the hope that LP will lower the amount requested in his proposal for contract. Asks if it is possible. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Barnett F. Dodge, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Yale University, to LP. RE: Has a need for an oxygen instrument. Would like advice on how to get one. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from C. W. E. Bond, Supervisor of Educational Activities, California State Prison at Fulson to LP RE: Sends questions about beryllium and magnesium from a teacher using "The Nature of the Chemical Bond" in an educational program at the prison. [Letter from LP to Bond May 14, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from James A. Harrison, Biology Department, Temple University, to LP RE: Invites LP to appear as a speaker at a Sigma XI Club meeting during the 1942-1843 academic year. [Letter from LP to Harrison May 14, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from N. A. Miller, Engineering Department, Universal Oil Products Company, to LP. RE: Requests information on the Pauling Oxygen Meter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Telegram from F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that Wright Field requires twenty-five instruments quickly. Gives specifications. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Telegram from LP to F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: RE: Can deliver five instruments June 10 th and twenty July 10 th. Informs him of the price. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]

May 9
  • Letter from Dr. Donald Engelkemeir, Secretary, Alpha Kappa Chapter, Phi Lambda Upsilon, to LP RE: Invites him to their initiation banquet at 6:30 p.m. on May 15 in Beverly Hills. Adds that S. M. Gregory will be giving the address. [Undated letter from LP to Engelkeimer] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.9, file:(E: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Confirms the conversation on the subject of LP visiting Pittsburgh in the summer. Explains the problem with having Sturdivant come. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Informing the Foundation about further results on the manufacture of antibodies that have been obtained since LP made his grant application. [Hanson's letter April 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr. Milk, etc" $17.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Frieda Locke. Help" $52.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

May 10
  • Letter from Dr. Eugene Eyster to LP RE: States that he and the other ‘Cal Tech boys' are awaiting with pleasure LP's visit later in the year. Mentions that Hogness stopped by. Adds that he has contacted Shomaker regarding dyes for coloring beeswax. Regrets to hear that the Pauling family has contracted the measles, and send them his regards. [Letter from LP to Eyster May 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.7, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]

May 11

May 12

May 13

May 14
  • Letter from J.D. McCullough, Department of Chemistry, UCLA, to LP RE: Requests LP read and comment on the enclosed manuscript before he send it in for publication. Discusses current research projects and mentions that he received a card from Charles. [Letter from LP to McCullough May 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #245.4, file:(McCullough, J.D.)]
  • Letter from LP to C.W.E. Bond RE: Responds that the desired information is to be found on pages 405 and 409 of his book. Expands on the properties of magnesium and beryllium. [Letter from Bond to LP May 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur M. Scott, Reed College. RE: Explains that his work is sponsored by the Committee on Medical Research of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, with which there is a confidentiality contract for war related experiments. Suggests that Dr. Pence assists his programs by synthesizing some quaternary nitrogen compounds. Discusses methods and applications of removing nitrogen from a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen. [Letter from Scott to LP May 6, 1942, Letter from Scott to LP May 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Lynn Hoard, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Regrets they have no one to recommend for the assistantships at Cornell. Notes that they have halted almost all crystal structure work to research immunochemistry and war projects. [Letter from Hoard to LP May 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.10, file:(Hoard, J. Lynn)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James A. Harrison, Biology Department, Temple University, RE: Regrets he will be unable to accept the invitation to come and speak before the Sigma Xi Club at this time. [Letter from Harrison to LP May 8, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Asks if he can disclose information to the M. W. Kellogg Company. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Laurens H. Seelye, The Emergency Committee in Aid of Displaced Foreign Scholars, RE: States he is familiar with Dr. Alfred Reis' work and that they do not currently have space for him at Cal Tech. [Letter from Laurens H. Seelye to LP May 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Barnett F. Dodge, Department of Chemical Engineering, Yale University. RE: Enclosed a description of the Model P oxygen instrument. Gives specific recommendations for their situation. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Receipt for sending receipts for oxygen meters to the legal office of the National Defense Research Committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

May 15
  • Letter from Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges LP's letter of May 12 th. Informs him that the contract will become effective after approval by the Director of OSRD. Suggests he write to Dr. Cohn and express his need for fractions of bovine serum proteins. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Comments on LP's manuscript, requesting he lengthen it. Also comments on LP's antibody research, noting that it is of fundamental importance and that it will be important to have more tests on reciprocal cross-specificities. [Letter from LP to Landsteiner May 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • 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]
  • Propositions Submitted by Richard M. Noyes 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 16
  • Letter from Arthur F. Scott, Reed College, to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his letter. Informs him that Dr. Pence will write LP about synthetic work. Presents three ways of approaching the problem of removing nitrogen from oxygen. Requests to be told if these ideas have already been tried. Will be unable to seriously think on this subject until after May 31 st, the date of commencement. [Letter from LP to Scott May 14, 1942, Letter from LP to Scott May 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]

May 17
  • Cashier's check stub for travel expenses related to the George Westinghouse Centennial Forum, $259.49 [Filed under Box 1.001 File 1.5]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky to LP RE: Discusses the proposal that he come out to Pasadena to conduct research with LP. Lists his requirements as a researcher and his desire to teach. Thansk LP for offering him the opportunity. [Letter from LP to Mirsky May 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]

May 18
  • Letter from Dr. Daniel C. Pease, Department of Zoology, Columbia University to LP RE: writes that Dr. E. N. Harvey has invited Pease to join a war research project and that he must make the decision by the end of the week. Goes on to discuss pros and cons of opportunity and other options. Requests encouragement or hope of opportunity to work at Cal Tech on hydrostatic gel research. [Letter from Pease to LP May 1, 1942] [Letter from LP to Pease May 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Has written to the M. W. Kellogg Company. Instructs him not to divulge any confidential information to Dr. Gustav Egloff of the Universal Oil Products Company. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to the M.W. Kellogg Company. RE: Informs them that the instruments are only for government use, and information can not be divulged to them. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. D. McCullough, Department of Chemistry, RE: States that he has received and glanced through the manuscript. Adds that it appears to be well prepared. [Letter from McCullough to LP May 14, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #245.4, file:(McCullough, J.D.)]
  • Telegram from F. S. Gordon to LP. RE: Asks what the status is regarding Beckman. Informs him that there are indications that large orders are coming soon. [Telegram from LP to Gordon May 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Telegram from LP to F. S. Gordon, NDRC. RE: Arrangements with Beckman approaching completion. Is now training Beckman's men. Would like revised estimates for probable demand. [Telegram from Gordon to LP: May 18, 1942, May 22, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]

May 19

May 20
  • Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: The Rockefeller Foundation has found it possible to extend additional assistance to C. I. T. in connection with LP's program on antibodies and immunity. [LP's reply May 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Daniel C. Pease, Department of Zoology, Columbia University RE: States that he was interested to read about the research Pease is doing but has found no way for Pease to carry out his work at Crellin Laboratories. Offers encouragement about war work with Dr. Harvey. [Letters from Pease to LP May 1, 1942, May 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Suggests that Westvaco Chlorine Products Corporation be referred to the catalogue to get information about the members of the Chemistry Department and what the nature of their work is. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Propositions Submitted by Robert Anton Spurr and John T. Hays, Jr 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]
  • Writes cheque to "A.C. Vroman," $4.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Arthur Heiman. Glasses for Linus Jr. #2" $12.72 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "B. Allman & Co." $13.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Flintridge. 1/4 of Peter's tuition for next year. $150 still to pay" $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Fortner & Laud. Fix Ford" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

May 21

May 22
  • , explains that platinum metals are becoming the answer to alloy requirements, adds that they would be glad to furnish additional information if he has any technical questions after reading the material. [Letter from LP to Wise June 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to the committee. RE: Informs him of the responses to the spelling of ‘kersene." [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from E.M. Wise, Platinum Metals Division, Development and Research, The International Nickel Company, Inc. to LP RE: Explains have sent copy of their new book,
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, to LP. RE: Introduces him to Dr. Barique Larosa, Dean of a college in Peru. Asks that he introduce him about the Institute. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Miss Kathleen Summers be appointed full-time office assistant in chemistry at $85 per month beginning May 1, 1942. Miss Virginia Rooke who has been working as half-time office assistant in chemistry is resigning May 31, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, Chairman, National Research Council, to LP. RE: Informs him that his project has received favorable consideration. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Telegram from F. S. Gordon to LP. RE: Informs him that the Navy estimates an order of one hundred per month. Requests that LP wire price and delivery possibilities. Asks where the Beckman clearance form is. [Telegram from LP to Gordon May 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • The Platinum Metals and Their Alloys

May 23
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Informs him that this letter should be considered an informal authorization to proceed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

May 24
  • Letter from Barnett F. Dodge, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Yale University, to LP. RE: Has decided not to order an instrument, as the tests may be over by the time it gets to him. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]

May 25

May 26
  • Letter from Clarence F. Kiech to LP, Dr. Reuben E. Wood, and Dr. James H. Sturdivant. Encloses 3 copies of a preliminary draft of an agreement with the California Institute Research Foundation. Discusses his understanding of the facts concerning the inventions made by LP, Wood, and Sturdivant, the wording of the draft, and each section of the draft in detail. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Letter from LP to E. A. Miller, Engineering Department, Universal Oil Products Company. RE: Informs him that he is not permitted to give any information about the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Telegram from Harrison Davies to LP RE: States that Dr. Subberrow hopes to see LP on May 29 th. Asks LP to wire him collect if the date won't work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Writes cheque to "Charles Wilson. Help in Garden from April 27 up to & including May 7 th" $22.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal Savings and Loan," $210.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal. May 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. Crellin. Feb 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

May 27

May 28
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Provides her with the latest lab reports and recommends that she send him an update soon as to not worry LP unnecessarily with the details. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

May 29

May 30