Letter from Linus Pauling to Frank Blair Hanson. Page 1. March 5, 1945
Letter from Linus Pauling to Frank Blair Hanson. March 5, 1945. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 3 pp.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Letter from Carey Croneis, President, Beloit College to LP RE: Sends a copy of the first issue of the Beloit College Alumni Bulletin. [Letter from LP to Croneis April 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
  • Letter from Chester S. Keefer, Medical Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that the public is becoming confused and think in that they no longer need to donate blood. Hopes LP to help combat this idea. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from H.B. Sweatt, Director, Animal Glue Information Service to LP RE: Asks if there are any researchers or students in the chemistry department at Cal Tech currently researching or interested in researching animal protein chemistry. Reports that they are looking for better was to develop animal glue. [Letter from LP to Sweatt April 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]
  • Letter from Homer Cotty to LP Re: Sends letter he received from the Sheriff's office. Hopes the offenders are caught and brought to justice. [Encloses letter] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
  • Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, to LP RE: Inquires about the possibility of studying in LP's department once the war is over. Describes his relevant education and experience, and explains his current and future plans of employment. Asks if LP expects there to be any openings after the war is over. [Letter from LP to Mr. I Herbert Scheinberg March 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James J. Waring, University of Colorado. RE: Informs him of his arrangements to arrive in Denver. Requests to know the hotel they will be staying at. Has recovered from his cold. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from Miss Carinne Charman to LP RE: Responds to seeing LP in the paper about his hiring of the Japanese gardener. Talks about the Japanese who are killing machines and “our boys” over there fighting. Compares the treatment of prisoners between the US and Japan. She hopes that LP will think about it and recommends he read this month's Life magazine. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. Ernest K. Landsteiner to LP RE: Reports that they have finished publication of the late Dr. Landsteiner's book and will be sending LP two copies. Asks if he had any specific agreement with Landsteiner concerning complimentary copies and inquires who LP feels should receive copies. [Letters from LP to Mrs. Landsteiner October 13, 1944, March 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Letter from Roy Kennedy to LP RE: Says it is “refreshing to hear of someone in academic life who knows what's going on in the world and has the nerve to do something about it. You taking a stand in the Japanese relocation situation is bound to have an excellent influence. More power to you”. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
  • List of Executive Committee Members and Members of the Research Board for National Security. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Note written by LP RE: Talks about the anonymous letter to be delivered to W. M. O'Connor. Outlines discussion with Mr. Hutchinson, FBI Office who says the letter violates the extortion act and justifies FBI attention. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
  • Note written by LP stating the guards posted at their home for three nights and a car that drove by. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
  • Notes written by LP regarding the investigation of the threatening letter he received. Mr. Copeland of the LA Times somehow found out about it and was after LP and the police, whom LP contacted. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
  • Pamphlet: "National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, Research Board for National Security." LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.039
  • Summary of letter received by LP, written in LP's handwriting. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
    by Linus Pauling

    Letter received Mar. 9, 1945 Postmarked Culver City Calif

    Mar 8 . 10 30 AM 1945.

    Contained clipping and letter typewritten on white paper 3 7/8” x 4 1/8” -- 90° angles, as though from a pad.

    We happen to be one of a groupe who fully intend to harm your home, tar and feather your body unless you get rid of that jap..

    Japs killed my own Father .. It,s to bad that some jap does not rape one near and dear to you…

    well we will see that you get plenty and the more publicity you give this matter the sooner we will take care of you just like Al Capone did some years ago…

    A neighbor

  • Writes cheque to “Red Cross” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]