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July 1
  • List of Committees of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • List of Officers and Member of the Council of the Academy. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • List of Organizations of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • List of Temporary Nominating Groups, 1945-48. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • List of Trust Funds of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Note from Leslie E. Sutton, Magdalen College, Oxford, to LP RE: Hopes LP is healthy. States his family has returned from the U.S. and mentions some of the changes in his family. Discusses some of the current issues at Magdalen, like not having enough space for incoming students and lack of programs available for undergraduates, and how this is resulting in under trained graduates. Considers the social and political differences of their two countries during this post-war period, and considers emigrating to the U.S.A. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. Gardening” $105.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

July 2
  • Letter from Dr. F.W. Willard, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Informs him that G.L. Oliensis has submitted a book for publication that Willard feels is more suitable for rheology than chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from Ruth DeVault to LP RE: Thanks him for his help in remedying Dr. Don DeVault's situation. [Letters from LP to DeVault, Ruth June 20, 1945, September 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #93: file:(DeVault, Don, 1937, 1939-1942, 1945, 1957-1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987)]
  • Letter from V. Bush, Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs him that his appointment as a Consultant to that Committee has been extended through July 1, 1946. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Receipt for classified material from G.G. Wright, Calif. Inst. Of Tech., to Mr. G.A. Richter. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

July 3
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Tabulates the standings of each group of candidates. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Thanks him for helping him in his employment search among the universities, explains that he has been asked to stay as technical director at the lab for another month, says he should sample the prospects for future employment and agrees that he would enjoy doing academic research again at Cal Tech or elsewhere. Mentions that Henry Frank has come from Berkeley to Washington to be head of the state department concerned with relations with China, and wonders if LP has received favorable action on the requests about the oxygen meters. [Letter from Wood to Woodburn June 30, 1945, letter from LP to Wood July 9, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • Memo from EC Barrett, Secretary to LP RE: Informs LP of the actions taken by the Executive Council which relieves the Comptroller of certain responsibilities. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

July 4
  • Manuscript Notes on “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Mondays at 4:30 wit special lectures on the basic physical experiments. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.11]
  • Note from LP to the Members of the Committee on the Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract RE: States that there will be a meeting on Thursday at 1:15pm. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]

July 5
  • Bank of America deposit slip for check from CIT for $1899.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Letter from F.J. Schweitzer, Jr., Engineer, Shaffer Tool Works, to LP RE: Reminds LP of the letter sent to him by Dr. Rausch, who is interested in carrying out research on rubber. [Letters from Rausch to LP May 11, 1945, from LP to Rausch, cc: Schweitzer July 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.11, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Meeting Minutes of the Committee on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract [Encloses Resolution on the Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract (many copies)] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.3]
  • Minutes from the Meeting of the Committee on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Contract, July 5, 1945. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Note from Dr. Bob Emerson to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Bodle at the U.S. Rubber Co. in Anaheim has been very receptive to carrying out rubber research in his lab. Suggests that LP recommend that Dr. Rausch contact Bodle. Apologizes for the delay in response. [Letters from Rausch to LP May 11, 1945, from LP to Rausch July 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.11, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]

July 6
  • Letter from Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Reports that their OSRD contract work will terminate along the end of the year and they will get back to normal operation, says that as a by-product of their contract work they have become experienced and interested in the blood plasma proteins, wishes to continue working along these lines, says they agreed that they are weak in the immunochemistry area, and asks LP if he knows of any promising young man who would like a position as research associate and could also help with the blood plasma antibody studies. [Letter from LP to Williams August 8, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1]
  • Letter from Dr. W. J. Eckert, Director of Pure Science, International Business Machines Corp., to LP RE: Writes he has learned that LP is head of the committee to discuss computing devices at Cal Tech. Offers to help in any way he can. [Letter from LP to Eckert August 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184.1, file:(International Business Machines]
  • Letter from H. F. Jordan, Assistant Manager, U.S. Rubber Co., to LP RE: Thanks LP for the courtesies during his recent visit, and invites LP to com visit their laboratories in the winter. States he is interested in some of the people he interviewed at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Dr. H. F. Jordan September 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #421.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Has received Churchill letter. Asks Stewart to wire permission for seminar. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Memorandum from David Shoemaker to LP. Attaches a wire that might be sent to Dr. Sturdivant to get action on the seminar business. [Telegram from Stewart to LP July 6, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Telegram from Irvin Stewart, Contracting Officer, to LP. RE: Informs him that time does not permit clearance for the seminar. Informs him that a letter will follow about scientific paper procedures, and the declassification procedure. [Letter from LP to Burchard, July 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Telegram from Irvin W. Stewart, Contracting Officer, to LP. RE: Does not permit clearance for seminar presentation. Letter following. [Memo from Shoemaker to LP July 6, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. 2 months” $26.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Bills of Linus' for the fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi” $82.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “C. A. Morse. LA Times SN 5-1 to 8-1" $4.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Donald R. Lairy. X-rays for Paddy” $35.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Atkinson. Linda's Teeth” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. EH McMillan. Services for Paddy” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $16.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mabers?” $17.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “P & W. Suit for Peter” $20.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Ed. Co” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $7.08 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

July 7
  • Minutes from the Meeting of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Note from ED Barrett, Secretary to The Members of the Institute Staff RE: Encloses the Patent Policy adopted by the Board of Trustees on July 2, 1945. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Sophie Whippelhauser," $33.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.3]

July 9
  • 4:30pm - Lecture notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond: First Lecture: Chapter III. The photoelectric effect. The Zeeman effect - evidence that negative electricity in atoms interacts with radiation. The electron. The light quantum. e,m,h. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
  • Letter from John E. Burchard, Chairman, OSRD Committee on Publications, to LP. RE: Answers LP's questions from the letter of June 8th. Informs him that the matter is still classified. Informs him of new rules for publishing papers. Informs him that they have recommended that the subjects of Contracts OEMsr-584 and OEMsr-625 be declassified. [Telegram from LP to Stewart June 28, 1945, Letter from LP to Burchard July 18, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: Says he is glad to hear of his position, believes it would be a good idea for him to make inquiries about industrial jobs, offers to write letters of introduction and let the people at Shell Development know about him. Adds that Irwin Stewart has refused permission to present the seminar, says that Shoemaker is disappointed, and says there must be some sort of formal reason as there is no sound reason why they cannot present. [Letters from Wood to LP July 3, 1945, July 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • Memo from A. H. Walter, to B. B. Bender. RE: Informs her that the institute has signed Supp. No. 4 of 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]
  • The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: first semester, thermoelectric and thermionic effects, Zeeman effect, discovery of the electron [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Bank of America. Payment of loan” $765.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

July 10

July 11

July 12
  • Letter from B. H. Sage to WV Houston RE: Sends copy of proposed letter agreement between the Texaco Development Corporation and CIT. Requests the War and Industrial Contracts Committee consider proposed letter of agreement. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from George G. Wright to Dr. William H. Eberhardt and Mr. Frank Lanni, Gates & Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry at CIT, cc: Dr. W.C. Lothrop and Mr. G.A. Richter. Informs them of the work he's been doing with Summers and tells them about the problem with dispensing the ink for LC-3. Discusses the recent interest in LC-1 and asks if they should use phthalate as a buffer in the dye solution. Lists the information that he hopes they will have by the time he returns to CIT. Mentions other people he's visited during his trip. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016

July 13
  • Letter from EC Barrett to The Members of the Staff of Instruction and Research RE: Provides information about the relationship of CIT to Industrial and Governmental Research. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]

July 14
  • Letter from Dr. Emil J. Rausch, Rubber Department, Fullerton Manufacturing Company, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP's letter. Clarifies his intent to find an idle lab where no rubber activity is currently being carried out, so as to pursue independent research. [Letter from LP to Rausch July 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.11, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from E. U. Condon, Associate Director, Westinghouse Electric and manufacturing Co., to Professor P. S. Epstein, CIT. RE: Informs him of the facts about the take-off of the party. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Letter from V. Bush, Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses a copy of the report to the President in reply to President Roosevelt's November 17, 1944 letter which will be released by the White House on July 19th. Says that if the reaction to the report is favorable, a message may be sent to the Congress about it. Asks LP, along with all associated with the report, to take initiative in stimulating public discussion on the matters at hand. Thanks LP for his help. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.025

July 15
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O. Water” $8.46 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

July 16
  • 4:30pm - Lecture notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond: Second Lecture: Review of photoelectriciy. Mention of thermionic emission “boiling electrons out of metals” (Millikan). D. W. Richardson equation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles R. Fordyce, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that the date selected is satisfactory to him. Suggests a title of the talk. Explains his background in the topic. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Bureau of High Polymer Research, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Introduces to him Sam Josefowitz, a graduate student from his institute who is planning to visit Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Mark July 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.1, file:(Mark, Herman)]
  • Note from Dr. D.C. Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Sends a copy of a paper on absorption spectra by Mr. A . Maccoll. Thanks him for the two copies of LP's freshman text. Mentions that they are working on sending him a subscription of the Journal of the Roy. Soc. of NSW as part of a wider circulation effort in the U.S. [Letters from Maccoll to LP July 17, 1945, February 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.7, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
  • The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: energy graphs, thermoelectrons [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]

July 17
  • Letter from Allan Maccoll, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Sends for comment the enclosed manuscript at the suggestion of Dr. Mellor. Requests it be forwarded to the Journal of Chemical Physics if found acceptable. (Note on back: Mr. Maccoll has probably left for a post at University of London. J. Stern.”) [Notes from Mellor to LP July 16, 1945, from Maccoll to LP February 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.7, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
  • Letter from BH Sage to WV Houston, Chairman, Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts, CIT RE: Requests review of the subject contract and decide if it is an option the Institute should undertake. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from I. H. Chayen, Director, British Glues and Chemicals Ltd., to LP. RE; Acknowledges the receipt of his letter and enclosed statement on the Preparation 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 Dr. Irvine H. Page, Cleveland Clinic. RE: Informs him that Dr. Campbell has taken over work on oxypolygelatin, and that he will answer his letter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Photocopy of “A Petition to the President of the United States,” RE: Asks the President not to use atomic weapons on Japan unless the Japanese refuse to surrender under specific terms. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #372.1]
  • Typescript of "Report on X-Ray Investigation of Restoration," by LP." Handwritten note by LP: "3 copies sent to Dr. Lothrop July 17, 1945." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

July 18

July 19
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Minutes of Meetings of June 11, 13, 17 for the Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Report on Proposed Texaco Development Corporation Project. Suggests that if the work be taken on, the proposed agreement should be modified. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms. Milk, etc” $27.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

July 20

July 21
  • Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP, cc: Mr. Richter. Notifies LP that the demonstration of the LC-1 and LC-2 methods will most likely be held in Boston at Dr. Lamb's laboratory on August 2nd or 4th. Asks for LP to send him the necessary materials. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Memo from W. R. Stott to LP RE: Acknowledges LP's memo of July 19 regard Professor Dan H. Campbell's summer work. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

July 22
  • Letter from Dr. Hermann Hartmann, University of Frankfurt, to LP RE: Sends this letter via a U.S. officer. Discusses his work on chemical bond theories, noting that he has published the first of a series of eight papers on the subject. Goes on to discuss in detail the last paper, which has not been published due to the war. Adds that experimental work has been halted as their institute has been completely destroyed by bombs. Notes that the officer carrying this letter has suggested Hartmann seek work in the U.S. Inquires of LP if he knows of any available positions. [Letter from Cravens to LP August 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.10, file:(H: Correspondence, 1945)]

July 23
  • 4:30pm - The Nature of the Chemical Bond lectures three and four by Jurg Waser: The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations, black body radiation. Degrees of freedom in a Hohlraum. Equipartition of energy. Rayleigh-Jeans formula. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
  • The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: particle moving in one direction, LaGrange, Hamilton Principal of Least Action [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]

July 24
  • LP Note to Self RE: Proposed research on the effect of solvent on color. [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]

July 25
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary, to LP. RE: Is sorry to learn of the death of Professor Dickinson. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Replies that he is sorry Roscoe has died, says his tenure as technical director will end August 31, tells how he would like to tour some of the industrial labs in the area, and asks if LP believes it would be better if LP wrote to the labs saying how Wood would like to visit. Tells about his lunch with Henry Frank, says his interest in Shell Development will have to wait, expresses surprise at John Otvos' marriage and sends greetings to LP's family. [Letter from LP to Wood July 9, 1945, telegram from LP to Wood July 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Bureau of High Polymer Research, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks him for agreeing to show Josefowitz around Cal Tech. Regrets to learn that Prof. Dickinson has died and expresses his admiration for Dickinson's work in x-ray crystallography. Adds that he hopes the war with Japan will be brought to an end and sends greetings from the Mark family to the Paulings. [Letter from LP to Mark July 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.1, file:(Mark, Herman)]

July 26
  • Letter from J. C. Stearns, Dean of Faculties, Washington University, to LP RE: States that they have a new Chancellor of Washington University and will be rebuilding the entire Chemistry department. Asks LP for a list of candidates in any areas of chemistry for positions, preferably men who are currently engaged in war work. [Letter from LP to Dean J. C. Stearns August 6, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from WV Houston to The Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts RE: Encloses a copy of a revised paragraph for the report on the proposed project of the Texaco Development Corporation, which was approved by all except LP who was out of the city. [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 of the National Defense Research Committee, to Mr. William H. Eberhardt, Division of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at CIT, cc: Mr. Richter. Replies to Eberhardt's letter with advice concerning the development of LC-1, the SW, and paper. Asks him what results he had with the samples he sent of the K and G methods. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Photo: An electric light-rail train. “Thurs July 26, 1945 / F-line / Key System Bancraft Way?, Berkeley / Bound for Berkeley” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1541] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.4]
  • Photo: An electric light-rail train. “Thurs July 26, ‘45 / F line / Key System / Bancroft Way, Berkeley / Bound for S.F.” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1542] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.5]

July 27
  • Letter from Cleveland Norcros, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Suggests that he forward a copy to the Physical Review. Informs him that the procedure for declassification has not been well established. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Brigadier General Eugene A. Regnier, War Department Liaison Officer for NDRC. RE: Informs him that Division 11 of the National Defense Research Committee has again recommended to this Office that the classification be removed fro the Pauling Oxygen Meter and the OSRD contracts under which the meter was developed. Reminds him of the history of the matter. Lists the contracts involved. Would appreciate advice. [Letter from Norcross to Conrad July 27, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Executive Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Captain Robert D. Conrad, Chief, Research and Development Division, Office of Research and Inventions. RE: Has recommended that the classification be removed from the Pauling Oxygen Meter and the OSRD contracts under which the meter was developed. Reminds him of the history of the matter. Lists the contracts involved. Would appreciate advice. [Letter from Norcross to Regnier July 27, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Lindsay Helmholz has applied for a Fellowship. Asks for his opinion on his abilities. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Note from F. L. Avera to LP RE: Requests permission to quote LP's values for the electronegativity of the elements in an atlas which he is preparing for use by commercial chemists. Mentions that they once meet when he attended a lecture given by LP in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Avera August 3, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1945)]

July 29
  • Photo: Crellin Pauling sitting in the upper window of a train caboose. “Pacific Coast RY / Hack #3 / Aaron Ferer + Sons” “South + 101 / San Luis Obispo / July 29, 1945" “Crellin, 8 yrs old” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #695] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1945i.2]

July 30
  • 4:30pm - The Nature of the Chemical Bond lectures three and four by Jurg Waser: The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations, black body radiation. Degrees of freedom in a Hohlraum. Equipartition of energy. Rayleigh-Jeans formula. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
  • Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Thanks him for mailing the information on time. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Meeting Minutes for the Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories RE: “WE OFFER YOU EMPLOYMENT ON OUR DIVISION & CONTRACT AT YOUR PRESENT SALARY. LINUS PAULING.” [Letter from Wood to LP July 25, 1945, telegram from Wood to LP July 31, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: dated July 31, 1945 Black Body Radiation, thermodynamic treatment [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]

July 31
  • Bound Research Report, Correspondence, Memoranda: “Unclassified Report on a Proposed Nuclear Service Plant for the California Institute of Technology”, prepared by The Advisory Committee on Nuclear Matters appointed August 1945, by Linus Pauling, Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Committee on Sponsored Research, 1962; other research-related materials, 1945: Box #1.027, Folder 27.5]
  • Letter from Juan F. de Cardenas, Spanish Ambassador to LP RE: Invites LP to Spain to give a course on chemistry and physics, explains it as a means of encouraging closer cultural cooperation between their governments and research. Explains that the Spanish Institute of Scientific Research would take care of all expenses, and in the event that his work prevents his travel, they would welcome some of his associates designated by him to take his place. Two copies of letter, second one handwritten note at top which reads, “Don - Would you be interested?” [Letter from Yost to LP August 8, 1945, letter from LP to de Cardenas August 27, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
  • Letter from Julia A. Noonan, Secretary, Committee on Jayne Lectures, to Members of the American Philosophical Society. RE: Informs him that the 1944 Jayne Memorial Lectures will be issued in pamphlet form in the near future. Asks that he indicate on the enclosed card if he wishes them to send him a copy. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011 Folder #11.1]
  • Memo from A.H. Walter to LP, cc: W.R. Scott, A. Townsend, and Files. Attaches a copy of a letter of transmittal. Provides the details for the Subcontract in OSRD form and parallel to the Prime Contract. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary General. RE: Concerns post-Service Fellowships. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Telegram from Dr. Reuben Wood, Maryland Research Laboratories to LP RE: Thanks him for his offer, says that he and his explosives man will write them tomorrow as they work there until September and presumes that an immediate decision is not urgent. [Telegram from LP to Wood July 20, 1945, letter from Wood to LP August 2, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat Ac Sci” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]