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February
  • Pamphlet “Strategic Bases in the Pacific Plan for Trusteeship” by the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace. [Filed under AHP General Peace 1945-1960: Box #4.009, Folder #9.3]
  • The serological properties of simple substances. XII. The reactions of antiserum homologous to the p-azophenyltrimethylammonium group. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68 (February 1946): 250-255. Written by: David Pressman, Allan L. Grossberg, Leland H. Pence, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.3]

February 1

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February 3
  • Entry in Calendar: “Home from Lido Isle. Big rain” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from H.M. Kilgore, Chair, Subcommittee on War Mobilization, U.S. Senate, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter in support of legislation for funding of scientific research. Sends a summary of the Senate hearings and a description of the new bill. Requests LP send any suggestions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.11, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest protein excretion data pertinent to LP's condition. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]

February 4  (Rochester, NY)

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February 7
  • Letter from A. J. Dempster, J. Franck, William D. Harkins, R. S. Mulliken, H. C. Urey, and Sewall wright, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Informs them the McMahon bill and its purpose. Encloses two cards to be returned if they agree with their stance. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from E. K.. Wickman to LP. Provides LP with figures concerning the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and its assets. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019

February 8  (Wilmington, DE)
  • Entry in Calendar: “Peter, Linda movie” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dan H. Campbell, CIT, to E. C. Hay Company. RE: Sends information regarding a modified gelatin. Describes oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Harris M. Chadwell to LP. Informs LP that he thinks another organization will create a small group of consultants to continue the program formerly under Section 19.1 and that he hopes LP will give the matter consideration if he is approached in connection to this matter. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Encloses an x-ray request form and details for the Paulings' next visit to the lab. Also mentions that allow he does not understand what is causing the proteinuria fluctuations, at this small level they do not worry him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Theory of Resonance. Jackson Laboratory Lecture Series, Lecture no. 6. Wilmington, DE: E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. (February 8, 1946): 1-13. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.4]
  • Typescript, Correspondence: Theory of Resonance, Jackson Laboratory Lecture Series, Du Pont, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.3]

February 9
  • Entry in Calendar: “Crellin went to Beach. Folk Dancing. Mr. Babcock Called. Elmer C. Ball Ur. in therapeutics call middle of week again.” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Report of the CIT Executive Committee Conference on February 9, 1946. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019

February 10
  • Entry in Calendar: “Peter's Birthday. Concert” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

February 11
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from D. Aron to Gladys Wilson. RE: Acknowledged receipt of the letter and glossy print. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Memorandum from R.W. Sorensen [approved by S.S. Mackeown and F.W. Maxstadt] to the Executive Committee of the Electrical Engineering Faculty at CIT. Requests for a reconsideration of the present division grouping of courses as it relates to electrical engineering. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019

February 12
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy came home. Chamber of Commerce Dinner for Caltech, 6:45pm” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Harry Hoijer to LP. Informs that the Continuations Committee of the Science and Education Committee will meet on Monday, February 18th at the HICCASP office. Includes list of subjects for discussion. [Handwritten note: Returned card 2/13/46 - No] LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Writes cheque to "Southern Pacific Railroad," $7.25. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

February 13
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Byck, Shell Development Research Club, RE:
  • Letter from Louis Harris, HICCASP, to LP. Asks pardon in delay of answering LP's letter of January 25. Has not written to Prof. Allen as he is already a member of the organization. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7

February 14  (San Diego, CA)
  • Letter from James Henderson, University of London to LP RE: Asks if he would deliver a few lectures chosen by himself as a part of their Special University Lectures series, tells him the dates, ask him for an alternative time if those don't work, tells him of the honorarium, and encloses some notes in regard to the publication of his lectures. (“Notes on the Publication of Special University Lectures” attached to letter] [Letter from LP to Henderson March 20, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 299.8 [Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1958]
  • Typescript: A Proposed Program of Research on the Fundamental Problems of Biology and Medicine [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Takaichiro Hatakeyama," $170.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

February 15
  • Confidential meeting minutes of the Executive Committee. Discussed the Texaco Development Project, Shellmar Corporation Contract, appointments, etc. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner at Sarah's Dancing School afterwards” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from W. H. Rodebush, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Illinois, to LP RE: States they are looking for a physical chemistry instructor for two semesters, with a $2,800 salary, preferably someone interested in x-ray research who could make use of Dr. Clark's equipment and expertise. [Letter from LP to Prof. W. H. Rodebush February 25, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.6]
  • U.S. Government Transportation Identification Card. Certifies that LP is an employee of the Department of State engaged on Official business. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.006

February 16

February 17
  • Entry in Calendar: “To San Francisco - The ‘Lark'” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $6.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “T. W. Mather. Clothes for me” $253.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

February 18  (Berkeley, CA)

February 19

February 20
  • Entry in Calendar: “Arrive home. Paddy still has a bit of cold” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Frieda F. Halpern, Division Director, ICCASP, to LP. Asks LP to discuss matter of a medical advisory council for the Hollywood ICC with Dr. Frazier MacDonald and forward the names of West Coast physicians who could serve on such a council. [Reply from LP, March 16, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from John A. Behnke, W.B. Saunders Company, to LP . RE: Behnke wonders if LP is coming east for the American Chemical Society meeting, and if so would like to meet with him to discuss LP's general chemistry text. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.17]

February 21
  • Chemistry 1a Final Examination. Three hours, ten questions, ten points each. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.12]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Tea Athenaeum 4 to 6 serve punch” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from E.T. Anderson, Department of State, to LP. Informs LP that Mr. Eaton feels that March 15th would be a better date for Dr. Lothrop and that Mr. Richter has already agreed to that date. [Letter from LP to the Secretary of State, February 25, 191946] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Letter from William H. Freeman, Jr., College Department, The Macmillan Company to LP RE: Explains why he could not answer sooner, tells how he has had the outline forwarded to Mr. Bennet in their New York office, and warns him that all publishers are currently laboring under extreme difficulties in all phases of book manufacture. Adds that he mentioned to Mr. Bennett that LP would not use early publishing as a deciding factor. [Letter from Schlegelmilch to LP February 18, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Supplemental report to LP's X-ray of February 19th by Dr. Edward Leef. Reports that as compared with the 1941 films of LP's chest there have been no changes in heart shape or size. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Writes cheque to "Hollywood Independant Citizen Committee," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “F.C. Nash. Shoes” $7.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “HJC Asp McClanahan Recall” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

February 22
  • Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (Three hours. Pauling's “General Chemistry” may be used.) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.12]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner for Houston's Michal Bowen 6:30. Between 2 to 4. (Page Dinner?)” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Minutes to the Meeting of the California Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Aug. Fn. Bringing Books up to date” $47.36 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

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February 27
  • Letter from Dr. G. H. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests reprints of LP's papers in relation to surface films and cell division and metabolism, as he is now returning to these topics with the end of war work. Invites LP to stay with him when he comes on March 19th to give the lecture at the labs. [Letter from LP to Clowes March 13, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]

February 28