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September
  • Letter from the Swedish Royal Academy of Science, Nobel Committee for Chemistry, to LP RE: Invites him to nominate a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 1943. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280.1, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1940, 1942)]

September 1  (Dover, DE)
  • Letter from Maury, Rochester Chapter of Sigma Xi, to LP. RE: Asks if he will be east during the coming academic year. Could contribute some towards expenses. Would like to have him and Ava Helen stay with them. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from R. S. Schreiber, Program Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Invites him to speak at the Delaware Section meeting held October 21 or November 18. Assures him of a very large audience. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Return Receipt from LP to M. Urlahb for Registered Article No. 5602. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
  • Telegram from Larry Kimtpon, Kansas City University, to LP RE: Urgently requests he recommend a candidate for a position in organic and quantitative chemistry at his University. (Note under text: "Ans'd by E. T. Bell") [Letter from LP to Kimpton October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.9, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]

September 2

September 3

September 4

September 5
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Handwritten notes from LP on talk with GBK. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants: Box #13.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Receipt of classified material from M. Uhrlaub to LP for 6 TC. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

September 6
  • Writes cheque to "Hotel Webster Hall," $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]

September 7
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Max F. Roy, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Requests definite information about the new contracts with duPont and Hercules. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. E. Lawson, Assistant Chemical Director, duPont. RE: Asks him to bring Dr. Wendell Jackson to the meeting on September 12 th. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from S. B. Ritchie, Office of the Chief of Ordinance, to LP. RE: Enclosed copies of two reports relating to the Ad Hoc committee. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]

September 8
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Informs them that the tax exempt status of the Academy's property in Washington has been questioned. Informs them that the Academy will have to pay about $33,000 a year in taxes. Encloses a copy of the formal statement offered at the hearing. Attaches a list of the members of the House and Senate of the District of Columbia. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from H. B. Alexander, Smokeless Research Supervisor, Hercules Powder Company, to LP. RE: Informs him that he will be at the Ad Hoc meeting. Informs him that there is insufficient time to prepare a report. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that it is not possible to provide Ad Hoc with the information requested before their next meeting. Will prepare a short statement. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from R. H. Kent, Aberdeen Proving Ground, to LP. RE: Discusses the grain shape and chemical composition and their relevance to the choice of propellants for high velocity guns. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Caltech Graduate Wins $1000 Chemistry Award", Pasadena (California) Star-News, September 8, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.6]
  • Return Receipt from LP to Gates and Crellin Labs of Chem at CIT for Registered Article No. 5992. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

September 9
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense COmmittee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Handwritten letter from R. W. Wood to LP. RE: Sends two small samples. Will be able to send more later. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Raymond Stevens, Chairman Committee on War Use of Research Facilities to Dr. Robert A. Millikan, CIT RE: Requests response to the questionnaire froms used to report available research facilities at CIT. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Return Receipt from LP to Gates and Crellin Chem Labs at Cal Tech for Registered Article No. 6202. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

September 10
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from John S. Burlew, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Encloses a memorandum. Discusses propellants of high velocity guns. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Robert W. Long to LP RE: Informs of enclosure of paper on hydrogen and deuterium fluorides. Asks LP to forward copy with comments or suggestions to Professor Hildebrand at Berkeley. [Letter from LP to Long September 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, File: (L: Correspondence 1942)]
  • Magazine Article: "Linus Carl Pauling", [biographical sketch] American Chemical Society News, September 10, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.7]

September 11
  • Letter from Roy C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, Chicago Section, to Gentlemen of the Jury. RE: Informs them that they could start deliberating in the selection of the 1943 Willard Gibbs Medal. Encloses two voting sheets, a stamped addressed envelope for the reply, and a list of former recipients. Reminds them of the by-laws which apply to the award. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Magdalen College, Oxford, to LP RE: States his wife and children are still in Connecticut. Hopes LP is feeling better and his work is progressing. Mentions his lack of research and what he is working on now. Mentions his organization of the college fire-fighting, and other war programs at Magdalen College. States they have elected a new president of the college. Tells a story about Sidgwick. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]

September 12
  • Memorandum from Harry V. Welch, Southern California Section, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE; Attaches a copy of a letter received from Parsons on the subject of Nominees for President Elect and Councilors at Large. Asks for suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Memorandum on Heat of Guns, from Joseph C. Hirschfelder, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Report on Resolution Passed by Ad Hoc Committee. RE: Details the purpose of the committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants: Box #13.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Rough draft of resolution passed by Ad Hoc Committee. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants: Box #13.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Collector of Internal Revenue," $162.03. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]

September 14
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Requests LP comment on the enclosed paper on thioacetic acid. [Note from Schomaker to LP September 30, 1942, Letter from LP to Gordy October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Monthly report on Photometric Determination of Carboxyhemoglobulin, by J. Norton Wilson. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. R. Kilmer. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from J. Norton Wilson to W. R. Kilmer. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending confidential monthly report from J. Norton Wilson, to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt of classified material from M. Uhrlaub to LP for 4 confidential reports SO and 1 confidential report TC. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
  • Writes cheque to "Dr. E.H. McMillan," $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Hotel Webster Hall," $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]

September 15

September 16
  • Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, to LP RE: States he is looking for two men to assist him on some NDRC projects. Describes the positions and requirements briefly, and asks LP for suggestions. [Letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood September 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]

September 19
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Dr. J. Kenner, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Technology, to LP RE: Sends him a reprint of his lecture on Diazotisation, as well as a copy of a letter he is writing to Sidgwick, and a note that will appear in Nature. Requests LP's comments. [Letter from LP to Kenner November 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.7, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from V. Bush, Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses a commission which designates LP as Official Investigator under contract No. OEMsr- 584 between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. Also encloses a copy of the Pledge of Secrecy signed by LP. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004

September 21
  • Bill from Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Leonor Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Requests LP's advice on some observations on the magnetic properties of ferric compounds, a topic they discussed a few months ago in New York before Michaelis fell ill and proceeded to undergo various operations. [Letter from LP to Michaelis September 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.9, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
  • Letter from Dr. O.C. Magistad, U.S. Regional Salinity Laboratory, USDA, to LP RE: Requests LP give a talk at the November meeting of the Synapsis Club. Describes the format of the meetings and suggests LP speak on November 2 about his work on biological products. [Letter from LP to Magistad September 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.9, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from W. D. Leech to LP RE: Offers to assist with teaching of lab sections during his free time. [Letter from LP to Leech September 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Writes cheque to "Julian Merje," $22.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Julian Meryl" $22.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

September 22
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Crawford F. Failey, Administrative Assistant for Franklin C. McLean at the University of Chicago, to LP, cc: Drs. Kirner and Cope. Informs him that they are sending him 50 grams each of the hydrochlorides of 1070 and 1130. Gives LP some data concerning the properties of the compounds. Attaches instructions for obtaining the free base of 1070, 1130 or TL 301 from its hydrochloride, and LP's receipt for the material. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.021
  • Writes cheque to "Poly. Tuition for Linda" $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

September 23
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from F. B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members. RE: Informs them that since the enclosed was printed, the Senate of the District of Columbia has acted unanimously that the Academy be exempt from July 1, 1941. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Attached a copy of the Records of Invention from the Office of Emergency Management, Office of Scientific Research and Development. Suggests the form and the instructions be studied carefully. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Memorandum from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Criticizes certain aspects of the present handling of research and development work on war problems. Thinks information should be less restricted. Separates information into two groups. Submits six general suggestions for consideration. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Overnight telegram from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, RE: "Please send set page proof sheets airmail. Other copies lost or delayed in transit. [Telegram from Gilman to LP September 23, 1942, letter from LP to Gilman September 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Telegram (1:04 pm) from Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, to LP RE: "Please send me material." [Overnight telegram from LP to Gilman September 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]

September 24
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from LP to C.W. Botkin RE: Responds that he is unable to make a recommendation for the vacancy. [Letter from Botkin to LP August 14, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bradford N. Graver RE: Informs Graver of an error in his recent article in Science on medical orthoepy. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.10, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Informs him of his use of the word "adsorbate." [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Frank RE: offers an appointment as Research Fellow at Caltech working on a contract between the Institute and the Office of Scientific Research and Development. The nature of the work is confidential. Salary would be $3000 per year, payable at the end of each month. Ten weeks vacation would be allowed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman, Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, RE: Apologizes for his delay in returning the corrected page proof sheets. Describes how the originals were lost in the mail while he was on a trip to Pittsburgh. [Night telegram from LP to Gilman September 24, 1942, telegram from Gilman to LP September 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. O. C. Magistad, U.S. Regional Salinity Laboratory, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to accept the invitation to speak before the Synapsis Club until the war has ended. [Letter from Magistad to LP September 21, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.9, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Roland Kuhn. RE: Has sent a reprint of an article to Kuhn. Sorry that Kuhn can not join LP's research group. [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 Erle Billings, American Chemical Society. RE: Gives his opinion that scientific German should be required in courses of chemistry and chemical engineering. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Recommends Harry Lotzkar for a research job related to war work. Mentions Lotzkar's strengths and weaknesses. [Letters from LP to Prof. H. I. Schlesinger July 28, 1942, from H. I. Schlesinger to LP October 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.7]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Warren C. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Writes that he caught a cold on his return to Pasadena. Invites Johnson to stay at the Pauling home when he comes to Pasadena next month. [Letter from Johnson to LP October 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.9, file:(J: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to The Texas Gulf Sulphur RE: Thanks them for the book "The Stone That Burns." [Letter from The Texas Gulf Sulphur to LP August 26, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.7]

September 25
  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses a Copy 80 of OSRD Report No. 882, A-90, "The Erosion of Guns, Part One: Fundamentals of Ordnance Relating to Gun Erosion," by John S. Burlew. Says that Dr. Roller thought he would be interested in this report because he is doing research related to the work it describes. Asks him to sign and return one of the enclosed receipt forms. Attached is the receipt of classified material from Irvin Stewart to LP for the letter and report. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Apologizes for his delay in response due to an absence from Pasadena. Regrets he has been unable to attend the Associate Editors Dinners and thanks Lamb for continuing to invite him. [Letter from Lamb to LP August 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the paper by Marvel, Frank, and Prill. Recommends that several corrections be made before the paper is ready for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to George Hale, Jr. RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Notes he is glad to hear that Hale will be returning to Cal Tech this fall and that he is interested in experimenting in biochemistry. [Letter from Hale to LP August 31, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Says the appointment of Dr. Thor Richard Rubin as Research Fellow is to be terminated on September 25, 1942 as he accepted a position at Cornell University. The appointment of Mr. D. P. Shoemaker as Research Assistant , Rockefeller Fund, Organic Salaries should be terminated as of September 20, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Suggests Vadim Sokoloff to help Kirkwood with his NDRC project. Discusses Sokoloff's relevant education and experience, as well as some personality traits. States Sokoloff is very interested in the position. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP September 16, 1942, October 2, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RA Millikan RE: Requests special consideration be given the following recommended promotions in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for Dr. Ernest H. Swift, Dr. Carl G. Niemann, and Dr. J. H. Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Memorandum from Reuben E. Wood, to E. C. Barrett. RE: Enclosed a letter. Asks what has ben decided in respect to Mr. Lyon. Would like the letter and the circular returned to him. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Rockefeller Institute Hospital, to LP RE: Replies that after much thought he has decided to stay in New York and continue his research. States that Columbia has offered to find him funding when he can no longer stay at the Institute. Thanks LP for his kindness and confidence in offering the position. [Letters from LP to Mirsky September 4, 1942, October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Telegram [7:51 a.m.] from Dr. Henry Gilman to LP RE: Requests LP send the Foul Galley of his chapter by air mail. [Letter from LP to Gilman September 24, 1942, telegram from LP to Gilman September 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman RE: "Do not have foul galleys. No material reached me. Sorry." [Telegram from Gilman to LP September 25, 1942, Letter from Gilman to LP October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]

September 26

September 27
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O" $4.61 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Comolies Gas Co. Gas" $3.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]

September 28

September 29
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Discusses awarding Fellowships in wartime. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W.D. Leech RE: Thanks him for his offer to assist with teaching but reports that they have enough instructors at this time. [Letter from Leech to LP September 21, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to S. D. Beard, Vice President, American Cyanamid Company. RE: Pleased to receive his letter. Thanks him for his suggestions. Asks if Beard's company could provide them with a supply of purified diphtheria toxin. [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 Reuben E. Wood to J. P. Youtz, Business Manager, California Institute Research Foundation. RE: Asks a specific question relating to Section VIII of the contract. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Nomination of W. F. Giaugue for the Willard Gibbs Medal Award. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Note from Prof. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Discusses the finer points regarding iron linked to carboxyl groups in an experiment on peroxidase. [Letter from LP to Prof. Hugo Theorell November 2, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
  • Report on the Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics of the National Defense Research Committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants: Box #13.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Writes cheque to "First Fed. Oct 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "First Fed. Sept. 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. July 1, Aug 1, Sept 1 payments" $240.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

September 30
  • Letter from Harold A. Traver, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of a report on the "White Layer." [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from L. H. Adams, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of some recent calculations by Professor Nordheim. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Lyon & Lyon, Attorneys of Applicant, to the Hon. Commissioner of Patents. Lists amendments to make to LP's application for a patent for the Method & Apparatus for Determining the Partial Pressure of Oxygen in a Mixture of Gases. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Note from Verner Schomaker [Cal Tech] to LP RE: Sends comments on the manuscript on thioacetic acid by Dr. Walter Gordy. [Letters from Gordy to LP September 14, 1942, from LP to Gordy October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Postcard from Marie Hawkins, Head, Publication Division, New York Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Announces the publication of "The Ultracentrifuge" Volume XLIII, Article 5 by MacInnes et al. (Note by LP: "Order under Rock. Fund") [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.9, file:(N: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Receipt for receiving a classified letter from Traver to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.2]