Letter from Linus Pauling to Thomas Addis. Page 1. May 3, 1943
Letter from Linus Pauling to Thomas Addis. May 3, 1943. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.3]
  • Letter from G. W. Turman, Lights Incorporated, to R. E. Wood. RE: Enclosed two samples of synthetic rubber. [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 A.N. Clark, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., RE: LP is sorry to say that he has completely given up work on his general chemistry manuscript, and doubts he will be able to continue until after the war. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Benjamin F. Jones, National Institute of Health. RE: Thanks for his letter. Has found that the abstract describes an instrument already know by the Americans. Finds it inferior to their model. [Article 07-42] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gustav Egloff, President, American Institute of Chemists, RE: Regrets he will be unable to attend the banquet in honor of Dr. Walter S. Landis on May 15th. [Letter from Egloff to LP April 28, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.10, file:(E: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer RE: Apologizes for the delay in replying to his letter of April 22. Expresses interest in the subject and suggests that before submitting it for publication, that he may want to think it over and make it briefer. [Letters from Palmer to LP April 22, 1943, May 24, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304.3, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Louis F. Fieser RE: Notes that a sample of dicyano has been sent instead of dinitro, asking if they would like it returned, or if Waser should run tests on it as well. Suggests Waser be allowed to carry out the electron diffraction and x-ray studies. Adds that Fieser should call upon Prof. Yost, the full time NDRC man at Cal Tech, if he needs help on the CWS tests. [Letters from Fieser to LP April 26, 1943, May 12, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.1, file:(Fieser, Louis. F.)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Says he is interested in Dr. Taylor's discovery, regrets that he does not know anyone to recommend for the study of the immunological aspect of the work, and mentions Max Delbruck as a capable man, though he does not have very broad biological training. [Letter from Williams to LP April 22, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.7]
  • Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: Requests LP look at the transcript of Mr. Schlaffer and consider the possibility of the removal of the “Condition” on his transcript. [Notes at bottom in ink: “Dr. Bell: What do you recommend? Linus” and :Dr Pauling: I think I would remove the ‘Condition'. Bell”] [Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar May 11, 1943] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Letter from Prof. M.S. Kharasch, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests LP support his nomination of Dr. Weldon G. Brown to be starred in the next edition of “American Men of Science.” [Letter from LP to Kharasch May 8, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.8, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Note from Dr. D. Campbell and Dr. J. B. Koepfil, to LP. RE: Informs him that the CMR project is now to be classified as confidential. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends the latest lab report and expresses his enjoyment of the recent holiday spent at the Pauling's. Also mentions the recent misunderstanding with Dr. Richards regarding MacKay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Writes cheque to “LP Jr” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]