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September
  • Copy of recommendations of the Committee on Machine Shops. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019
  • Pamphlet “The United States and the International Trusteeship System” by the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace. [Filed under AHP General Peace, 1945-1960: Box # 4.009, Folder 9.1]
  • The serological properties of simple substances. XI. The reactions of antisera homologous to various azophenylarsonic acid groups and the p-azophenylmethylarsinic acid group with some heterologous haptens. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 67 (September 1945): 1602-1606. Written by: David Pressman, Arthur B. Pardee, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1945p.5]
  • Writes cheque to “AAAS” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

September 1
  • Letter from Dr. Edward A. Doisy to LP RE: Discusses the case of the young son of a friend of his who is interested in majoring in Chemistry. Asks if LP believes Cal Tech would be the best environment for the individual. Mentions that he regrets that their meetings have been terminated, and hopes to see LP when he comes East. [Letter from LP to Doisy September 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
  • Letter from W.H. Eberhardt to Dr. Harris M. Chadwell, Office of Scientific Research and Development, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Tells him that they have gathered several progress and defense committee reports which are being forwarded to him under separate cover. Provides him with a tabulation of all of their reports. Asks if he would like a more formal statement about their reports for Colonel Shaw. Attached is a list of reports returned to Dr. H.M. Chadwell and several copies of the Office of Scientific Research Development's Receipts of Classified Material for this letter, the attached list, and several reports from Eberhardt to Chadwell. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Writes cheque to “First Fed. Sept. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. Gardening - 12 days $5 a day-” $60.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. E.W. Crellin. Sept 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. 10.00 Workmans May 22 on 54.62 Auto June 1 on” $64.62 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

September 2

September 3  (Chicago)

September 4  (Chicago)

September 5  (Boston)
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eugenio Mariani, Instituto di Chimica Applicata, R. Universita, RE: Replies that he will have Cornell University Press send him the second edition of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Comments on the new edition. Agrees that Mariani may add an index of Italian scientists working on the chemical bond to the Italian edition of the book. Sends reprints under separate cover. [Letter from Mariani to LP June 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from LP to George L. Clark RE: Apologizes for the delay in his response. Recommends both Noyes and Waser for instructorship positions in chemistry at the University of Illinois, outlining their qualifications. [Letter from Clark to LP March 29, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66.2, file:(Clark, George L., 1939, 1942, 1945, 1952, 1954)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. O. Rice, Head, Chemistry Dept., Catholic University of America, RE: States he waited to respond to Rice's letter till he had someone to recommend, and now he recommends Dr. Jurg Waser and Dr. John Otvos. Describes the education, personality, and experience of both men. [Letter from F. O. Rice to LP March 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 340.10]
  • Letter from M. H. Arvenson, Chairman, Chicago Section, to LP. RE: Announces that Dr. F. C. Whitmore will receive the Willard Gibbs Medal on September 28th. Requests the presence of LP and AHP at the presentation dinner. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box # 14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from Miss Frances L. Clapp, Director of the Testing Division of Lederle Laboratories, Inc., to LP. Informs him that she is sending 500 milligrams of pneumococcus Type 4 polysaccharide, Lab. No. 22, which has been tested for specificity and appears satisfactory. [Letter from the secretary to LP to Clapp, September 7, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
  • Letter from Robert M. Hutchins, Chancellor, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Invites LP to a conference on the danger of weapons development and the measures needed to prevent the use of technology for destructive purposes to be held in Chicago from September 19-22. Sends him a class of the Smyth report, and requests LP send his response. [Letter from LP to Hutchins September 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 163, file:(Hutchins, Robert M.)]
  • Writes cheque to “Ann Eastman. Towels” $4.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

September 6  (Boston)
  • Letter from A. N. Campbell to LP RE: Sends questions regarding intermediate compounds related to iodine, chloride, and bromine. [Letter from LP to Campbell September 19, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Brand to LP RE: Sends an update on his work with amino acid residues and asks if LP knows where he could obtain some radio-active sodium sulfate. [Letters from LP to Brand June 15, 1945, September 18, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
  • Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press. RE: Asking the publisher to send a copy of his book on the chemical bond to some italian translator. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2]

September 7  (Washington, D.C.)

September 8  (New York)

September 9  (New York)

September 10  (New York)

September 11  (Chicago)

September 12
  • Letter from Dr. Edward W. Hughes to LP RE: Discusses his leave of absence due to allergy problems and Dr. Otto Beeck's objections to his departure. Notes he will leave for Pasadena around September 29th. Adds that he will bring the Fourier results to Pasadena, noting similar work has appeared recently in “Nature.” In a post-script notes that Bill will return October 1 and is renewing his request for 2-butanol. [Letter from LP to Hughes September 17, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.1, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Letter from E. P. Stevenson, Member, Division 11, OSRD, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Is preparing a Historical Summary of Division 11's oxygen program. Would like to give credit to the men who worked on it. Would like LP's cooperation on the matter. [Memo fro Pauling to Sturdivant September 19, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary, Guggenheim Foundation, to Committee of Selection. RE: Encloses a letter from Dr. Elmer Ellis. Asks for mail vote on the matter. Adds the minutes from the last meeting regarding the matter. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from W. H. Rodebush, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: States he is looking for a post-doctorate research assistant, over age 25, for eleven months, with a $2200 stipend. Says he is aware that this position will be hard to fill due to the draft and war. [Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush October 2, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]
  • Memorandum from W.C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19, to Dr. A.B. Lamb, Dr. B.L. Clarke, Dr.E.C. Harvey, Mr. S.E. Eaton, Jr., LP, and Dr. R.D. Evans, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter. Presents the official OSRD regulations on retention and storage by contractors of their classified files. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

September 13

September 14
  • Letter from Donald F. Hornig, to LP. RE: Asks about fellowships, and for information regarding them. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from E.C. Pierce and W.S. Breon, Office of Censorship, to LP. Tells LP that they are proud to have been associated with him and asks LP to thank his staff for all they have done to make the program a success. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Informs him of the procedure for requesting immediate release of teachers from the army. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from Julian M. Sturtevant, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Encloses a bibliography of his work, including both things published and unpublished. [Letters from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP September 7, 1945, from LP to Dr. Julian M. Sturtevant September 22, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Doisy RE: Discusses the undergraduate chemistry program at Cal Tech and suggests that it might be suitable for the bright young son of Doisy's friend. Thanks Doisy for the invitation to visit him in St. Louis, mentioning that he and AHP may be able to stop by in January on their way East. [Letter from Doisy to LP September 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief. RE: Requests that arrangements be made for all members of the Board of Editors receive a copy of all monographs. Relates an embarrassing story. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston RE: Discusses recommendations around the Proposed Navy Contract to take over work under OSRD Contract OEMer-881. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from Robert C. C. St. George, Jr., Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, to LP RE: Inquires about the scholarship fund that LP is planning, and explains his opinion on the drafting of young men with scientific educations. Worries about the possibility that he and his peers may be unable to go to graduate school because of the draft. Asks LP what might happen to him and his peers after their war research contracts expire. [Letter from LP to Mr. Robert St. George, Jr., September 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Meeting Minutes for he Committee on Government and Industrial Contracts. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]

September 15
  • Letter from E.C. Pierce and W.S. Breon, Office of Censorship, to LP. Tells LP that they are proud to have been associated with him and asks LP to thank his staff for all they have done to make the program a success. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Letter from Ely Culbertson to LP RE: Sends him a memo entitled “How to Control the Atomic Threat” and asks LP to seriously consider its contents. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
  • Letter from LP to Donald Hornig. RE: Suggests he write Dr. Moe for information on the Guggenheim Fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.A. Barker RE: Thanks him for his letter concerning Dr. Don DeVault. [Letter from Barker to LP September 11, 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 LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Votes in favor of nominating Hamilton to a post-service fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Writes cheque to "Sophie Whippelhauser," $27.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.3]

September 17
  • 4:30pm - Lecture Notes for The Nature of the Chemical Bond - Lecture 11: Rotation of molecules. The correspondence principle. Spatial quantization. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.11]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to AHP RE: Informs AHP his wish to send more books to her for her to go over. Also mentions LP's presence on Committee is of great value to him and the foundation. [Filed under AHP Organizational Correspondence: Box #1.008, Folder #8.1]
  • Letter from LP to C.R. Heck, RE: LP has not yet been able to complete work on his manuscript, and says that he does not wish to make definite plans for the future until the manuscript is essentially completed. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edward W. Hughes RE: Writes that they look forward to his arrival with Dr. Lu. Regrets Dr. Beecks search for a better medical treatment for Hughes allergies has been unsuccessful. Mentions the crowded conditions of the labs at Cal Tech. [Letter from Hughes to LP September 12, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.1, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James Conant RE: Accepts appointment as a correspondence member of the committee to review recommendations concerning nuclear chemists at Harvard. [Letters from Conant to LP September 10, 1945, October 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66.15, file:(Conant, James B., 1929-1930, 1933-1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1945, 1952)]

September 18
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett, Secretary, to the Members of the Faculty at CIT. Lists the actions taken by the Board of Trustees at their meeting of September 11, 1945 and states that they were made effective on September 15, 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. Brand RE: Thanks him for the table on amino acid residues and suggests that he write to Robley Evans concerning the matter of radioactive materials. [Letters from Brand to LP September 6, 1945, September 24, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.12, file:(B: Correspondence 1945)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. C. Street, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: Thanks Street for the letter regarding Dr. J. M. Sturtevant, and states he will write to Sturtevant soon. [Letters from J. C. Street to LP September 18, 1945, from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP September 7, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5]
  • Writes cheque to “A. Virginia Golletz. Linda's dancing class” $18.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards dry cleaning” $14.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

September 19

September 20

September 21

September 22
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Julian M. Sturtevant, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, RE: States he has received Sturtevant's and J. C. Street's letters, and there is currently no opening like that described by Sturtevant at Caltech. Suggests Sturtevant may be interested in protein structures. Asks what research specifically Sturtevant is hoping to carry out, and if it could possibly to insightful to protein structure. [Letters from Julian M. Sturtevant to LP September 14, 1945, November 16, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.5]
  • Report of the meeting of the CIT Executive Committee on September 22, 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019

September 23
  • Note from Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Department of Chemistry, U.C. Berkeley, to LP RE: Writes that he and Dr. Hughes will be coming to Pasadena next week. Adds that he will be able to work at Cal Tech for a few months as his travel request for Shanghai or Hong-Kong has not yet been approved by the State Department. Adds that he is glad LP is interested in coming to China to lecture. [Letter from LP to Lu August 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]

September 24

September 25

September 26

September 27
  • Letter from AH Blatt to Dr. Robert B Corey, Chemistry Dept, CIT RE: Sends information regarding the numbering of the reports and requests information regarding time remaining. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from Arthur W. Devor to LP RE: Inquires as to how much LP would charge to do x-ray work on six powder patterns that he is considering for publication. [Letter from LP to Devor October 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.10, file:(D: Correspondence, 1945)]
  • Letter from Dr. Joseph J. Jasper, Associate Prof. of Chem., Wayne University to LP RE: Explains they are planning on adding another member to the teaching staff of the Dept. of Chem. during the coming year, mentions interested in a young Ph.D. specializing in sub-atomics, and asks for a few recommendations from LP. [Letter from LP to Jasper October 9, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.13]
  • Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston, Chairman, Committee on Governmental and Industrial Contracts RE: States he wrote to Dr. Conant calling his attention to the statement about the continuation of work by the NDRC. Requests the Committee consider the proposed Navy contract/ [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from LP to Robert C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Shall take care of the questionnaire form the California Teachers Association. Hopes he can make it to the Executive Committee meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Mary Lou Jones, Placement Secretary to LP RE: Asks LP to send an estimate of the work and personality of Mrs. Jane Sanford Lewis. [Letter from LP to Mary Lou Jones October 1, 1945] [Filed under LP Biographical, CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
  • Letter from Professor Henry M. Woodburn, Department of Chemistry, The University of Buffalo to LP RE: Thanks him for his efforts to hep them fill their physical chemistry position, says they have appointed a Dr. George Goldfinger who is working in polymers to the position, and regrets that none of the men LP suggested seemed to be the logical choice. [Letter from LP to Woodburn June 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
  • Telegram from Charles Coryell to LP RE: Sends instructions related to activities concerning the proposed federal funding for science. [Filed under Correspondence: Box #34.3, file:(Correspondence, Notes re: Science -- The Endless Frontier; A Report to the President, 1945)]
  • Telegram from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. George G. Wright, Dept. of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at CIT. Informs him that Summers, who is using LC-3, has requested a new supply. Says that he hopes he can oblige, will write in a few days, and that his status is unchanged. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016

September 28
  • Letter from Dr. Vannevar Bush to LP RE: Reports that he has spoken with the Secretary of War about the matter in question, and that action will be taken. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #34.1 file:(Bush, Vannevar, 1942, 1945)]
  • Letter from Fred Eggan, to Henry Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that he has returned to the University. Informs him of his future plans. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
  • Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: talks about atomic bombs and he thinks the only way to prevent war is to have a world government of the people. They look forward to seeing him on his way to Berkeley. Thinks that there will not be enough academic jobs to go around for next year but thinks there is enough demand for a consulting firm. Talks about Linus Jr;s service in the Army, and reconversion to peace-time activities. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP received September 25, 1945] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Sep30 ‘45) and Bank of America deposit slip for $668.56. Note enclosed: If it is necessary to make a personal telephone toll call through the Institute switchboard, the toll expense is chargeable to the person making the call. All personal toll calls, including those on the Ryan line, must be placed through the Institute operator and reported a personal. Your cooperation is requested. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Report of the meeting of the CIT Executive Committee on September 28, 1945. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019
  • Writes cheque to "American Association for the Advancement of Science," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.3]

September 29
  • Letter from Dr. W.A. Noyes, Jr., Chief, Division 10, National Defense Research Committee, RE: Replies that the report in question was loaned to him by Major I. G. Graef. Adds that he will have a copy or the manuscript sent to LP. Adds that Richard Noyes has written him asking about Columbia and Buffalo. [Letters from LP to Noyes September 13, 1945, October 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Don DeVault RE: Expresses his sympathy at DeVault's stance as a conscientious objector and states he understands his decision not to accept parole. Goes on to hopes for future protein research at Cal Tech. [Note from DeVault to LP September 21, 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 LP to Prof. Alexander Todd, University of Cambridge, RE: Congratulates Todd on his new job and updates him on the work of various professors at Cal Tech. Discusses future research plans and various aspects of his home life. [Letter from Prof. Alexander Todd to LP December 3, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor WV Houston RE: Comments on the letter presented by Mr. C. P. Ward. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank S. Hirata. 10 days gardening” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

September 30
  • Statement of cash for the Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]