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February
  • Draft of letter from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss, University of Pennsylvania. [Letter from LP to Prentiss January 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Undated Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Asks two questions about his findings. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Undated memo from Dr. L. Zechmeister to LP RE: Thanks him for the letter from LeRosen but states he cannot make any comments on the manuscript. [Letter from LeRosen to LP January 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]

February 1  (Washington, D.C.)

February 2  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Summary of Conference and Demonstrations occurring during trip from February 20 - March 14, 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014
  • Writes cheque to “Leo n Ettinger. London Press. Concerts” $9.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

February 4  (New York)

February 5  (New York)

February 6  (New York)

February 7  (New York)

February 8  (Chicago)
  • Letter from Manuel F. Morales, Lt. (jg), U.S.N.R., National Navel Medical Center, to LP RE: Sends the paper he referred to in their interview. Clarifies which reprints he was interested in. Thanks LP for speaking with him. [Letter from LP to Morales February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]

February 9  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Rudolph Nagy, Research Department, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, to LP RE: Describes the research they have been carrying out with phosphor structure. Asks LP for information on Willemite, which appears to exhibit discrepancies. [Letter from LP to Nagy June 12, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.12, file:(N: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Informs him of the results of the tests. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

February 10  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Homer W. Smith, Medical Advisory Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of a change in plans. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Telegram from Karl Compton to LP. Tells LP the dates and times for the organization meeting and informal session for the Research Board for National Security. Says that he will mail a notice sometime later LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

February 12  (Chicago, IL)

February 13  (Chicago, IL)
  • Article, New York Times. "Unity for Peace as for War," by Winston S. Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, J. Stalin. LP Peace: Box 3.021, Folder 21.4
  • Letter from Chester S. Keefer, Medical Administrative, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that it is necessary for him to resign from his post as Responsible Investigator on contract OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Report on oxypolygelatin for the Engineering and Science Monthly. Six copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

February 14  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them that Eyring, Gilman, Hibbert, and LaMer will be presented to the members as candidates. Tries to stimulate thought concerning possible new candidates. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbot Laboratories, to LP. RE: Requests information on the experiments with oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Sends an article from the Times. Asks him to send him a statement of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development to EC Barrett, Comptroller, CIT RE: Informs of the approval of the additional funds requested as well as the time extension. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D. Tourtellotte, Knox Gelatine Protein Products. RE: Advises him not to expect a great deal of information to be obtained under the sponsorship of CMR. Points out the qualities that make oxypolygelatin better than regular gelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Harry N. Holmes, Severance Chemical Laboratory, Oberlin College, RE: Thanks him for the information on treatment of kidney trouble. Clarifies that his illness is chronic Bright's disease, glomerulonephritis. Notes that while his treatment is purely dietary, he is interested to know that Vitamin C can be used with sulfa drugs. [Note from Holmes to LP January 29, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.8, file:(Holmes, Harry)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP has a high opinion of Dr. William C. Boyd as a serological investigator and believes that any money the Foundation contributed toward his work would not be wasted. [Hanson's letter January 26, 1945; Hanson's reply February 16, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
  • Letter from LP to Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him of the commercial firms with whom they have made connection with in the manufacturing of oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Encloses a letter with information about commercial firms with whom they have had contact with. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to N.D. Rayner, International Business Machines Corp., RE: Reports on their use of the punch-card machines, emphasizing that Cal Tech has become very dependant for both war and scientific research. Notes that it was Dr. Eckert who originally suggested their use. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184.1, file:(International Business Machines]
  • Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter, Dr. A.B. Lamb, Mr. S.E. Eaton, Dr. B.L. Clarke, Dr. E.C. Pierce, and Dr. E.H. Harvey. Outlines the itinerary for LP's visit to Washington in late February and early March. Handwritten notes by LP concerning the dates of his arrival and where is he staying. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Newspaper Clipping: Find Substitute for Plasma”, Los Angeles Daily News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Bares Plasma of Nontoxic Gelatin”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Daily News, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Los Angeles Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Men Find Plasma Substitute”, Los Angeles Times, February 14, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Find Gelatin For Use as Blood Plasma”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.2]

February 15  (Chicago, IL)
  • Bank of America deposit slip for $302.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Letter from D. Tourtellotte, Knox Gelatine Protein Products, to LP. RE: Offers facilities to assist in the experimental production of oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Karl T. Compton, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to LP. Informs LP that the organization meeting of the Research Board for National Security will be held on March 10th and that there will be an informal gathering and dinner on March 9th. [Letter from LP to Compton, February 27, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George Tunell, Geophysical Laboratory, RE: States he should be at Cal Tech in April, but if he is not Tunell should contact Dr. Robert B. Corey. [Letter from George Tunell to LP February 5, 1945, note from George Tunell to LP September 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10]
  • Letter from Mrs. Paul Ellsworth, to LP. RE: Asks why oxypolygelatin isn't used more often instead of people having to donate blood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Develop Substitute for Blood Plasma”, New York Times, February 15, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]

February 16  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Dr. S. D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company, to LP. RE: Found that six samples of polysaccharides have reach Pasadena safely. Thanks Beard for his hospitality while in New York. Informs Beard that Dr. George Wright, Frank Lanni, and William Eberhardt will be in New York in March. Asks that they would be allowed to visit the Lederle Laboratories. [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 Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Thanking LP for the comments on Boyd. He looks forward to receiving LP's request for further support from the Foundation. [LP's letter February 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]
  • Letter from G.A. Richter to LP, cc: Dr. Campbell. Informs LP that he has reviewed Dr. Lothrop's report of the February 3rd meeting. Tells LP that after he sends the screeds, which they are to subject to the "tropical room," to him for exposure, he will send them back to LP for development. Says that he is looking forward to LP's improvements of the physical development procedure, that he has sent him 3 parcels of paper samples in connection with the study of gelatin content of commercial paper, that he plans to send the dyestuffs to LP tomorrow, that he suggests LP includes gelatin as one of his protein procedures with the work that depends on direct stain development, and that it was decided that Dr. Harvey continue his work on the acid violet stain. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Manuscript, Program: Blood Substitutes, Los Angeles Academy of Medicine, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1945s.1]
  • Meeting Minutes of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

February 17  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Dr. Philip Levine, Rh Blood Testing Laboratory, Ortho Research Foundation, to LP RE: Writes he enjoyed talking with LP while in Pasadena. Mentions he heard Dr. Beadle of Stanford give the Harvey Lecture. Sends reprints and encloses items about LP and Dr. Campbell. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from Ruth E. Babcock, Assistant Regional Chemist of the Office of Censorship, to Dr. George G. Wright, Crellin Laboratory at CIT. Gives him the results obtained from the various reagents. Discusses the contents and the actions of the last reagent. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Letter from W. A. Lubs, Assistant Chemical Director, to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Recommends further consideration of monographs on specific subjects be postponed indefinitely. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Phillip S. Owen, National Research Council. RE; Cannot attend subcommittee meeting on March 16th. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Telegram from Phillip S. Owen, National Research Council, to LP. RE: Informs him of the subcommittee meeting on March 16th. Asks if he can attend. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr” $20.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

February 18  (Chicago, IL)
  • Handwritten travel report by LP. Outlines LP's travel and corresponding expenses during January and February 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

February 19  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from F. W. Willard, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a letter from Dr. Lubs regarding a series of monographs in the dyestuffs field. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from G.A. Richter to LP, cc: Dr. Chadwell. Tells LP that he is sending 6 dye stuffs which Dr. Carroll feels have affinity for proteins and gives details on the substances. Suggests that LP measure their effectiveness against acid-violet dye. Attached is a list of 6 dye stuffs and the Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material for the letter. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories. RE: Informs him that there hasn't been any new development with oxypolygelatin. Informs him that very little has been done with it because CMR has lost interest. Informs him of the superiority of oxypolygelatin over gelatin. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Paul Ellsworth. RE: Informs her of the purposes of oxypolygelatin, and how that affects the amount of blood donations needed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, to LP RE: Asks if LP requires students applying to graduate school at Cal Tech to take the Graduate Records Exam, and if so, what his opinions on the test are. [Letter from LP to Noyes February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
  • Letter from W. R. Stott to BB Bender RE: Instructs to consolidate Account 1327 with 1300. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

February 20  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from I. H. Chayen, Director, British Glues and Chemicals Ltd., to the Publications Department, CIT. RE: Requests published matter on oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from J.R. Van Fleet, President, United States Vanadium Corporation to LP RE: Reminds LP of the visit Van Fleet made to him in reference to work being done by Prof. Zechmeister in chromatographic absorption, explains they have W.D. Wilkinson, a young man who is well qualified to carry on the work that applies to their problem, and Prof. Zechmeister has agreed to meet with him. Appreciates the value of this contact and knows Wilkinson will enjoy meeting both LP and Zechmeister. [Letter from LP to Van Fleet March 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.13]
  • Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. A. O. Beckman, National Technological Laboratories. RE: Asks if Beckman can fix the suspension in the model “L” meter for the Bureau of Aeronautics. Requests to know the cost of such an endeavor. Would appreciate Beckman's opinion as to modifications and changes which he would incorporate in a production model. Gives some details about the requirements for such an instrument. [Letter from Prentiss to LP, February 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Have received two model “K” meters. Has no objection to LP keeping one of the meters for research. Sending specifications from the Bureau of Aeronautics concerning suspension and scale for the model “L” meter to Dr. Beckman. [Letter from Prentiss to Beckman, February 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from G.A. Richter to LP. Acknowledges LP's receipt of 1 S. O.. and 1 package. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

February 21  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from F. F. Johnson, Blood Fractions Department, Cutter Laboratories, to LP. RE: Asks for details on Oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Harry V. Welch, Secretary, Southern California Section, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his kind letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]

February 22  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Final Patent Report Oemsr-584 (also including inventions made under predecessor contracts NDCrc-38, 200, nad OEMsr-326). [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]

February 23  (Chicago, IL)

February 24  (Chicago, IL)
  • Letter from Roy Franklin Barton, to H. W. Barton. RE: Informs him that he was rescued yesterday by a coup that rescued 2125 people. Relates recent history. Informs him that he isn't ill. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from WV Houston to Captain EN Parker RE: Discusses request for CIT to work on researching torpedoes. Suggests proposal to the Institute Trustees. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter, Dr. E.C. Pierce, Col. H.R. Shaw, Dr. B.L. Clarke, Dr. E.H. Harvey, Dr. R.D. Evans, LP, and Dr. H. M. Campbell. Informs them that the attached letter is being distributed as a report because it is felt that the information it contains will be of reference value. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma. H2O” $2.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Time for Linus Jr” $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

February 26  (Chicago)

February 27

February 28
  • Letter from E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has offered the position of Chair of the Chemistry Department to Prof. Frank T. Gucker. Congratulates LP on the development of the blood plasma substitute. [Letter from LP to Lyon March 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from F. W. Willard, to Dr. Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard University. RE: Asks if he would like to undertake a monograph on the chemistry of blood. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Says that he will not be able to attend his dinner on March 9th because he is busy with the press work in connection with a war research project in Pasadena. [Letter from Jewett to LP, February 12, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
  • Letter from LP to Fred Allen RE: Replies that he would like to hire Allen for a war project that he is directing. The appointment will last at least a year, be full time and pay $350 a month. [Note from Allen to LP February 23, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-49)]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Feb 28 ‘45) and Bank of America deposit slip for $668.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]