Letter from Linus Pauling to Arthur B. Lamb. Page 1. October 13, 1942
Letter from Linus Pauling to Arthur B. Lamb. October 13, 1942. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr for September 21 to October 16, 1942 at Flintridge Preparatory School.
  • Algebra, Adv B-
  • Chemistry A-
  • English IV A
  • 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]
  • Geometry, Solid B+
  • Letter from George R. Harrison, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that he should expect an oximeter in December. Informs him that Dr. Pfund of John Hopkins has practically completed development of a carbon monoxide measuring device.
  • Letter from LP to Miss ML Drake, Registrar's Office RE: Requests removal of incomplete for GG Felbeck in Ch 221b. He is to be given and grade of "P" [Letter from ML Drake, Office of the Registrar to LP October 13, 1942] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Mech. Draw B
  • Physical Ed. B
  • Teacher comments: "Linus' grades speak for themselves. We are quite satisfied with them but hope the math improves this coming month. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1]
  • Telegram from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Tells LP to offer the job to Patterson if he is careful and tells him to offer $2000 to $2500 at his discretion. (Note in pencil on side: "HJL says he is careful + reliable. $2400" and note on back in pencil is reply telegram) [Letter from LP to Cole October 5, 1942, letter from Wilson to LP October 17, 1942, telegram from LP to B. Wilson October 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]