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May
  • "An instrument for determining the partial pressure of oxygen in a gas." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68 (May 1946): 795-798. Written by: Linus Pauling, Reuben E. Wood, and J. H. Sturdivant. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.6]
  • Calculations RE: Diffraction data for NaCd2, May 1946. [Filed under: RNB 23R: Addendum Folder 2]
  • Excerpt from a letter from J. F. Golay RE: Makes many observations on the current state of daily life in England, and how these issues may influence to abilities of Rhodes Scholars. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Notes RE: Calculations related to a film made by Jordan. [Filed under: RNB 23R: Addendum Folder 2]

May 1
  • Letter from E. U. Condon, Director, National Bureau of Standards, to LP RE: Discusses new standard samples of hydrocarbons that are now available. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #283.4, file:(National Bureau of Standards)]

May 3

May 4
  • Minutes from Executive Committee Conference. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Pasadena Star News” $1.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • writes cheque to "Pasadena Star News," $1.26. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

May 6

May 7
  • APS Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 9, Published by the Association of Pasadena Scientists. Gives information on meeting of May 7, summary of state department report, comments, meeting of April 23, steering committee meeting, and reading list. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.009, Folder 9.2]

May 8
  • Letter from WN Lacey and B. H. Sage to LP RE: Discusses the new accounting procedures that will result in less money for the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Recommends options for the fiscal year 1946-47. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]

May 9
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner at home. Sterling Miller and his wife” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

May 10
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner Zechmeister. Huntington Hotel” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from John G. Kirkwood, Cornell University Department of Chemistry, to LP. Tells LP that he is flattered that LP wants him to join the staff at CIT, but will require time to make the decision. Offers to help LP in securing support for his program. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019
  • Letter from Kenneth B. Demaree, Editor, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Writes that Herold Hicks, the new Pacific Coast representative, was disappointed to find LP out of the office when he visited Cal Tech last month. Requests information on LP's plans for “General Chemistry.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253.2, file:(McGraw-Hill 1945-1946)]
  • Writes cheque to "Santa Fe RR," $239.49. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

May 11
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner DuMond-6.45” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Jo Davidson, National Chairman, ICCASP. Accepts election to the National Board of Directors of the Independent Citizens' Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions. [Letter from Davidson to LP, April 22, 1946].

May 13
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy leaves for Pittsburgh. Crelin - party at Niemann's” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Niels Engel RE: Gives Engel permission to carry out post-doctorate research at Cal Tech. Informs him that the labs have more x-ray than metallurgy equipment. Suggests that he might also consider the Institute of Metals at the University of Chicago or School of Mines at Berkeley. [Letter Engel to LP April 9, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.12, file:(E: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Writes cheque to "Alpha Chi Sigma," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

May 14
  • Entry in Calendar: “Hiccasp. meeting 8 Ernst Pascal” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from F. L. Kauffman to LP RE: Informs LP that he has taken the liberty of reserving a room for he and AHP at the Drake Hotel for their stay in Chicago. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Douglas Veale, University Registry, Oxford RE: Accepts the appointment as George Eastman Visiting Professor at University of Oxford for the academic year 1947-1948. [Letter from Veale to LP March 26, 1946, May 20, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299.8, File: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, MacMillan Company, RE: LP has looked over the proposed contracts and finds them acceptable, though he submits for Freeman's review a couple of changes he feels ought to be made. He tells Freeman that he looks forward to their continuing association. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr” $22.22 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Ans. Ama. Atish?” $20.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. Dues, etc” $13.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Berry Hill Farms” $3.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Coleman Chamber Concerts Deposit” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Blaisdell. Operation for Paddy” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. McMillan. Vaccinations” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Rosenau. Paddy's examination” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Spencer. Atkinson” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Federated Missions of Pasadena K. Farming memorial Fund” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “George Jansen” $7.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Harlan G. Lunch. Fix zephyr” $22.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “JC Nash. Shoes” $9.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O. Co” $7.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Polytechnic. Crellie's tuition” $134.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards” $14.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co” $24.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Taka & Isono” $1.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co. Gas” $5.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

May 15  (Chicago)
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. K. Parpart RE: LP apologizes for the delay in answering his letter but goes on to say that he would like very much to attend and take part of the conference on “The Chemistry and Physiology of Growth.” He will do his best to arrange his schedule around it and asks if he can delay his decision for awhile. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.10]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. Don Clark RE: Inquires if Clark's department would be willing to pay half a $200 lecture fee to have Dr. William Hume-Rothery come and give three lectures at Cal Tech. [Memo from Clark to LP May 23, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]

May 16  (Pittsburgh)
  • Entry in Calendar: “Pittsburgh” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from LP to C.R. Heck, RE: LP is close to making a decision about his chemistry text. He isn't certain yet, but thinks he will probably complete the manuscript in the coming months with the hope of publishing it next spring. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.12]
  • Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: States he is glad to learn he accepted the job at Oregon State. Says there are probably troubles regarding research support but that should improve. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
  • Memorandum from W. R. Scott, to All OSRD Official Investigators. RE: Calls their attention to the OSRD Administrative Circular 17.03 regarding the disposition of OSRD records. Informs them that penalties are severe. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Program: “Roster of Guests” The George Westinghouse Centennial Forum, Pittsburgh Pa, May 16-18, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6]

May 17  (Pittsburgh)

May 18
  • Entry in Calendar: “Folk Dancing Class, Paddy leaves for home” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Chemists Pry Into Unseen”, Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Chemists Pry into Unseen”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.2]
  • Newspaper article, comments from LP on chemistry and biology. New York Times, May 18, 1946. [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]
  • Report of the CIT Executive Committee Conference on May 19, LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019

May 19
  • Entry in Calendar: “Garden Party 2 to 5 - Atch Young 800 S. San Rafael” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Newspaper clipping, “Atomic Radiation in Various Fields and Told of the Scientist Stressed at Symposium” New York Times, May 19, 1946. [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]

May 20

May 21

May 22
  • Letter from James H. Stack, Assistant Managing Editor, to LP RE: Asks for a copy of the paper which he is to present at the Willard Gibbs Medal ceremony of the Chicago Section. If it is not completely ready, would be glad to receive a nontechnical summary stressing the newer aspects of the material. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from LP to Jaques Cattell, RE: LP thanks Cattell for the news clip, but regrets that he won't be in New York during the coming months. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.12]
  • Note from John R. Thomas to LP RE: Thanks LP for the May 13 telegram and for the offer to be a research fellow, but declines. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.11]

May 23

May 24
  • Memorandum from LP to Commander Levering Smith, The Chief of the Bureau of Ordinance, Navy Department. RE: Distribution lists for reports issued by Contract Nord-9652. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “These Interesting People”, Pasadena (California) Chronicle [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.3]
  • Telegram from Katherine Ludington to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Plans to contribute to the committee if plan does not involved propaganda for a world state. Handwritten note on bottom stating no propaganda is used, the objective is education, and they would welcome her help. [Letter from Ludington to Einstein, May 27, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Writes cheque to “First Federal. May 1 payment plus 1000.00 extra. [Note: “Balance 1760.73 - 1210.24 = 550.49"]” $1210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. May 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

May 25
  • Entry in Calendar: “Picnic - Wilson's Swains Goldsworth's - 1 pm” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Esther Lowenthal to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation for the committee. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from J.W. Williams to LP RE: Informs LP that he will do what he can to make it possible to appear in Pasadena for the presentation of the ten lectures over a five week period beginning around October 1. Looks forward to seeing LP in Chicago for the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Medal. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from R. C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS, to Members of the Executive Committee. RE: Encloses the meeting minutes. Informs them that arrangements for the Pacific Division meeting are progressing well. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Robert Spurr, University of Hawaii, to LP RE: States he is enjoying his new job and his supervisor is encouraging him to do research on the dielectric constants of gases and dilute solutions. Says he is also teaching two courses with mostly oriental students, and states he is enjoying his life and work in Hawaii. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.9]
  • Magazine Article: “Gibbs Medal Awarded to Pauling”, Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 10, May 25, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.2]
  • Magazine Article: “Molecular Architecture and Biological Reactions”, Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 10, May 25, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.1]
  • Molecular architecture and biological reactions. Chem. Eng. News 24 (May 1946): 1375-1377. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.11]

May 26
  • Entry in Calendar: “Campbell's Tea party any time after 2 pm. Didn't go” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Note from The Svedberg to LP RE: Regrets missing LP when he visited Pasadena, and mentions those whom he did see. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.11]

May 27
  • Entry in Calendar: “Linda, Peter, Paddy have colds - all in bed” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Acting Executive Secretary, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. Robert B. Corey, CIT. RE: Explains some confusion on the wording of recent statements made in the Administrative Circular. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Katharine Ludington to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation and writes that she feared the plans would include a world state because she is actively working with the League of Women Voters and they believe that immediate efforts should be put into strengthening the UNO. [Telegram from Ludington to Einstein, May 24, 1946, Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to Ludington, June 12, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from T.C. Morehouse, Macmillan Company, to LP . RE: Having heard that LP is going to decide on a publisher, Morehouse would like to extend a formal publishing offer. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.14]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: Was delighted to receive his acceptance to speak on the science radio program. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Hadin Craig. Faculty tea” $1.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Shephard & Co. 2 yr subscription as Life” $6.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Treasurer. United States” $6.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.4]

May 28

May 29
  • Letter from Claude S. Hudson to LP RE: Regrets that he and his wife will not be able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Award in Chicago, but congratulates LP on this honor. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from Irving A. Manacher to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation to the committee. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4

May 30
  • Letter from F. C. Whitmore to LP RE: Regrets to inform LP that he will not be able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs award in Chicago, however sends his congratulations to LP for this honor. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from Henry Lowenthal to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Expresses his support of their work and encloses a donation. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3

May 31
  • Entry in Calendar: “Linda's Birthday. Camera New Tires (bike) pair of white T-shirts, Loafers” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from C. A. Elvehjem to LP RE: Congratulates LP on been chosen to receive the Willard Gibbs Award. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from E. Bright Wilson, Jr. LP RE: Sends LP his congratulations for receiving the Willard Gibbs Award however, regrets that he will be unable to attend this presentation because of prior engagements. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from Elizabeth K. Maley to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.C. Spruth RE: LP submits two copies of his address entitled: “Modern Structural Chemistry” to be presented on June 14th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from Walter Schmitt to LP RE: Apologizes for not being able to attend the presentation of the Willard Gibbs Medal to LP in Chicago, however extends his congratulations to LP for this honor. [Filed under: LP speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Note from Charles Larson to LP RE: Congratulating LP for receiving the Willard Gibbs Award. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends the latest protein excretion results regarding LP's condition, which are a bit late. Also asks about Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending May 31 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]