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August 1
  • Entry in Calendar: “HICCASP Meeting” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, to Beilstein-Gmelin Committee. RE: Encloses the minutes from their first meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Dr. H. B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University. RE: Asks in what way the group has been handicapped by its independent status? Informs him that the matter will be brought before the Board of Directors. Would like a prompt reply. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses a letter from Fieser concerning the candidates for foreign associates. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Elizabeth Matthews. Thanks her for her donation and support of the work of the committee. [Letter from Matthews to Fry, July 20, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from Dr. F.W. Willard, Chairman, Board of Editors, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Discusses the status of numerous publication projects. [Letter from LP to Willard August 9, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from Harold J. Coolidge, Coolidge Foundation to LP RE: Discusses his recent visit to Cal Tech. Regrets that LP was absent. Requests information pertaining to agricultural research in Southeast Asia. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.14, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him of Walter Pitts' situation. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the revised manuscript by Erdman and Corwin. Reiterates his objections to the proposed title. [Letters from Lamb to LP July 27, 1946, October 25, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Prodigy of Science”, Newsville (Pennsylvania) Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.107]

August 2
  • Letter from Frank R. Mayo to LP RE: Mayo suggests, along with other members of the Section, that they would be most interested in LP's talk on immunochemistry. Asks LP for a 100-1000 work abstract of his talk by about September 1st. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
  • Memorandum from LP to Miss A. H. Walter. RE: Approves the amendment to Contract Nord-9652 as stated in Change Letter No. 1. Requests that it be signed and returned to the Navy Department. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Note from J. N. Millard to LP RE: Congratulates LP on winning the Gibbs award. Would be interested to learn how his research at CIT is going. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from S.E. Eaton, Arthur D. Little, Inc., to LP. Acknowledges LP's receipt of a letter of transmittal and the enclosed Progress Report No. 5 mailed 8/2/46. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

August 3
  • Letter from Harold L. Oram, Assistant to Professor Einstein, to Dr. Leo Mayer. Writes to let him know that Dr. Dalls Phenister has made a contribution to committee and thanks him for his thoughtful suggestion. [Letter from Mayer to Oram, August 3, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Notes RE: Work on proposed structure of K2Ni2(SO4)3 [Filed under: RNB 23R: Addendum Folder 2]

August 4
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dr. Patterson tea - Dr. Tunnell Holmes. Eddie 4 pm” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, to LP RE: Thanks him for his suggestions, adding that he has written Oregon State, Iowa State, and Virginia concerning the positions. Asks LP to write Dr. Benton on his behalf. Includes discussion on tetrahedrons in a space of n dimensions. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt July 24, 1946, August 8, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.3, file:(Eberhardt, William H., 1946, 1947, 1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956, 1961-1963, 1971, 1981, 1983, 1991)]

August 5
  • Entry in Calendar: “Gen. Carlson” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. H.D. Peirsma, Director, Human Biological Division, Lederle Laboratories, to LP RE: Replies to LP's letter to Beard. Reports they will send 5 gm of Pneumococcus Polysaccharide of unknown potency. [Letter from LP to Peirman August 12, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.12, file:(L: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Dr. M. F. Perutz, Crystallographic Laboratory, University of Cambridge to LP RE: Asks that a three-dimensional Patterson synthesis could be done of hemoglobin at the lab in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Pertuz August 29, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #307.1, file:(Perutz, Max: Correspondence)]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.1]

August 6
  • Entry in Calendar: “4pm Mrs. Duvez” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Theodore Dunham to LP RE: Discusses the research possibilities promised by the development of more powerful microscopes. Goes on to discuss his trip east and his hopes for cooperative work on biophysics. Adds that he will be in Pasadena in early September, and asks to keep the copy of the proposed research program until then. [Letter from LP to Dunham July 1, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.20, file:(Dunham, Wolcott & Ted, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1954, 1958, 1963, 1975, 1978-1982, 1984-1987, 1990, 1995)]
  • Writes cheque to “American Foundation for the Blind” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 7
  • Chemistry 1b Midterm Exam. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.1]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner Carl Darrow. 5.30 Conte de Nova” [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 Dean Sidney J. French RE: LP is pleased to learn that he is interested in the article on modern structural chemistry. LP writes that he will send reprints of the article when they arrive. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, RE: States that he has heard from E.C. Gilbert at Oregon State, who still may need instructors. [Letters from Eberhardt to LP July 24, 1946, October 30, 1946; from LP to Eberhardt August 8, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.3, file:(Eberhardt, William H., 1946, 1947, 1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956, 1961-1963, 1971, 1981, 1983, 1991)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. John Cromwell. Informs that he told Dore Shary and Mrs. Hunter last week that he must give up attending the evening meetings of the Executive Board and Council of the Hollywood Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions for the remainder of the summer due to health reasons. [Letter from Cromwell to LP, August 15, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Writes cheque to ‘Roy Edwards” $6.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. Dues, etc” $9.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $5.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat Acad Dues” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “State Treasurer of Calif. Income Tax paid in full” $66.43 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $13.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “W. Taylor. Builing suit, etc” $12.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 8

August 9

August 10
  • Entry in Calendar: “Folk dancing - children” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Lucile Pauling to LP RE: Sends the watch he inquired about. Talks about Jenks and Don playing golf. Aunt Anna has been in the State Hospital for the past five years, apparently because she was irrational at times and Mary was the object of her wrath. She had lunch with Mary last week, talks about how she is doing. Asks if his secretary could make an outline of his work so she could share it in their Estacada Study Club. [Letter from LP to Lucille Jenkins [Pauling] September 16, 1946] [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Frances Lucile Pauling, 1922-1992: Box #5.053, Folder 53.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Treasury of the US. Insurance for Linus Jr” $6.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 11
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner at Dr. Bells - all of us” [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. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says that he has decided not to make an offer to Lucas and Pressman. He says that their book is too long and wouldn't sell well at the price that would be required for its size. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]

August 12
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank R. Mayo RE: LP explains that he and AHP are planning to come to Passaic on the afternoon or evening of Sunday, October 13th and to leave for Philadelphia on the 15th. Would be very grateful if Mayo would make hotel reservations for them. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. D. Pierman, Director, Human Biological Division, Lederle Laboratories, cc: Beard and Campbell, RE: Thanks him for the 5 grams of pneumococcus polysaccharide and 1000 ml of Refined Antipneumococcus Horse Serum. Adds that he and Campbell with forward the results of experiments. [Letter from Pierman to LP August 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.12, file:(L: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Updates him on Walter Pitts' situation. Hopes to see him at the American Philosophical Society meeting. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.1]
  • Letter from W. T. Schrenk, Chairman, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, School of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Missouri, to LP RE: States that Douglas N. Christensen has applied for a graduate assistantship at Caltech. States Christensen is a good man with good character, personality, and ability. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]

August 13
  • Letter from Dr. W. O. Baker to LP RE: Asks if he would consider visiting the Bell Laboratories while in the area for his talk to the local section of the ACS on October 14, 1946. [Letter from LP to Baker August 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.13, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to W.A. Noyes, Jr., Editor, Chemical Reviews RE: Sends his comments on the manuscript “Atomic Orientation and Electron Distribution.” [Letter from Noyes to LP July 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
  • Policy Statement on Palestine by ICCASP National Executive Committee. Gives resolution of Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions regarding the Palestinian state. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7

August 14
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Warren Weaver RE: LP encloses a copy of his radio talk and his revisions of the revision. LP explains that he has made some changes because of the need for accuracy and some with the hope that he could retain more of his own literary style. Looks forward to being in New York on October 13th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Tells him that Geissman and Winstein are taken with their idea, believes it is because they are not rushing them to a book to make big profits for the next two years, and they see the need for an integrated series like they propose, and he gave them their ideas for the first organic book. Apologizes about the Lucas-Pressman ms, explains that it would not have been well-received by the market, which LP understands. [Letter from LP to Freeman August 15, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Kalnobach Publishing Co. 1 years sub to ‘Trains' for Crellie” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 15
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for the information regarding Walter Pitts. Asks him to explore Pitts' money situation. Hopes to see him while he is east. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.1]
  • Letter from Hugh S. Taylor, Princeton University, to LP RE: Makes tentative plans with LP for him to take part in the second part of the conference instead of both sections due to prior engagements. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.10]
  • Letter from John Cromwell to LP. Regrets to learn that because of health, LP will be unable to participate as actively as in the past and hopes that LP will be feeling better soon. [Letter from LP to Cromwell August 7, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to Dean Hugh S. Taylor RE: LP explains that he has not yet heard from Wigner and writes that it is fine if he can arrange to participate only in the second conference. Goes on to explain that he and AHP plan to arrive in Princeton the morning of September 27th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.10]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP says that he is not surprised that Freeman has decided not to make an offer to Lucas and Pressman. He agrees that their book was too long, and that it would not be wise to put a lab manual on the market for $7.50. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Alumni dues for Paddy” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Children's Hom. Soc.” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 16
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Venancio Deulofeu RE: Thanks him for the congratulatory letter. States that he looks forward to receiving the copy of the journal. Adds that he will try and write a review article on immunochemistry for publication therein. [Letter from Deulofeu to LP July 8, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.11, file:(D: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Manuscript Notes, Correspondence: “Treatment of CrO4=” [Filed under LP Science: Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953: Box #3.005 Folder #5.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Drs. Phillips Randell & Cowden” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “LL Bean Inc Freeport. Me” $15.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Ox. Univ. Press. Hd had” $1.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

August 19

August 20

August 21
  • Crossed out entry in Calendar: “Don Santure & sailor friend for dinner” [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, Executive Secretary, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him of the decision to have as wide of dissemination of medical research information as possible. Informs him that he may retain any copies of CMR reports. Describes how to disposed of other reports. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]

August 22
  • California Institute of Technology Executive Committee Agenda. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Anne & Alex” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Charlotte M. Sitterly, Physicist, National Bureau of Standards, to LP RE: Requests LP fill out the enclosed questionnaire and review the sample pages and suggestions for a book on “Atomic Energy Levels”. [Letter from LP to Sitterly August 29, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #283.4, file:(National Bureau of Standards)]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: Thanking LP for being so prompt with his script but makes a couple of minor suggestions for LP to consider. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]

August 23
  • Memo from the Committee on Buildings and Grounds to the Executive Committee RE; Sends recommendations for approval by the committee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]

August 24
  • Entry in Calendar: “Between 3 & 3:30 at Pat Carmen's” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

August 25
  • Entry in Calendar: “Pressman House warming” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

August 26
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS. RE: Encloses and invitation to the AAAS, Pacific Division, to send a delegate to the inauguration of the new President of Occidental College. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: Weaver sends LP a draft of a proposed introduction. Explains that the introductions are to be very short to allow more time for the speakers themselves. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]

August 27
  • Entry in Calendar: “Party for Elenor Kenny Town club 1:00-2:00” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Dr. J. A. A. Ketelaar, Labortorium voor Algemeene en Anoganische Chemie der Universiteit Amsterdam, to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints. Mentions that the representatives from the Rockefeller Foundation visited but have not yet made a decision. Writes that he met with Brockway and others at a conference in London. Adds that he would like to come to the U.S. permanently if possible. Describes his experience and qualifications and asks LP to help him find a position. Encloses a list of publications and a biography. In a post-script congratulates LP on winning the Gibbs medal. [Letter from LP to Ketelaar October 31, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.11, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Remarks that he is excited about the talk LP plans to give, adding that his fears regarding LP's political involvement come from rumors he heard from L.A. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Screen film # 8-13-A by J. A. F. and A. M. S.. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-1944: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]

August 28
  • Film # 8-19-A3. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy and Religion, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the visit with he and AHP in Pasadena. Mentions that he will discuss the possibility of holding a future conference in California with Lyman Bryson and Harlow Shapley. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein September 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.2, file:(Finkelstein, Louis)]
  • Letter from LP to Richard Morgan RE: Writes to inform him of a job with the Smithsonian Institution in which he may be interested. Describes the job duties and requirements. [Filed under LP Biographical: Family Correspondence: Assorted Pauling/Darling Materials, 1946-1997: Box #5.055, Folder 55.1]
  • Letter from Walton B. Sinclair, Citrus Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, University of California, to LP RE: Asks LP to speak before the Synapses Club on October 7th, and gives some background information on the group. [Letter from LP to Dr. Walton B. Sinclair September 3, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Screen film exposed for thirty minutes. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]

August 29
  • Film # 8-19-A-4. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Alvin Wilder, Hollywood Community Radio Group to LP RE: Invites LP to serve on the radio station's Advisory Council to implement the statement of policy. LP is selected to sever as a specialist in the field of science. [Enclosed is the Program Policy of the Hollywood Community Radio Group] [Letter from LP to Alvin Wilder August 30, 1946] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982: Box #5.058, Folder 58.1]
  • Letter from Dr. H. Veldstra, N.V. Amersterdamsche Chininefabriek, to LP RE: States that LP's work has interested and inspired them. Requests reprints on the activity of chemical compounds. Handwritten at the bottom: “Sent May 8, 1947; 783, 892, 946, 972, 997, 1003, 1006, 1021, 1023, 1025, 1032, 1033, 1061, 1070, 1084.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: 427.6]
  • Letter from LP to Bicentennial Office, RE: LP writes to make a room reservation either at the Nassau Tavern of the Princeton Inn. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.10]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charlotte M. Sitterly, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards, RE: Notes he was pleased to hear about the book they are planning. Returns the questionnaire with his opinions on the matter. [Letter from Sitterly to LP August 22, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #283.4, file:(National Bureau of Standards)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M. F. Perutz, Crystallographic Laboratory, University of Cambridge RE: Expresses regret that there is no one available at the lab to perform the analysis, but that Perutz is welcome to visit Pasadena and use their machines. States that he looks forward to seeing Perutz next year when he will be George Eastman Professor at Oxford. [Letter from Perutz to LP August 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #307.1, file:(Perutz, Max: Correspondence)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Warren Weaver, RE: Thanking Weaver for his letter and reports that the suggestions about rewording are entirely satisfactory to him. Looks forward to hearing from Mr. Richard E. Hackenger. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from Oscar L. Scherr, Chairman, Chemists Group, Ninol Laboratories, to LP RE: States they will be holding a discussion on the “Program for Chemists.” Explains they submitted the “Program” for publications in C. and E. News, but were told that it could not be published in full. Asks LP if there is anything he can do to help them. [Letter from LP to Dr. Oscar L. Scherr September 3, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Typescript, Correspondence: The Periodic Law, August 29, 1946. [written for Encyclopedia Britannica, not published until 1953; revised in 1971] [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.4]
  • Writes cheque to “Nation Associates Two dinner tickets for dinner the 22nd” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “PG Briggs” $19.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

August 30
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner - Dakkers Lucas, Dr. Bell, etc. Linus folk dancing” [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. Warren Weaver RE: LP writes that the draft appears fine to him other than one suggestion to make it more accurate. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Alvin Wilder, Hollywood Community Radio Group, Inc., RE: Says he is pleased to accept appointment as member of the Advisory Council of the Hollywood Community Radio Group and submits the complete questionnaire. [Letter from Alvin Wilder to LP August 29, 1946] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982: Box #5.058, Folder 58.1]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Aug 30 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]

August 31
  • Reprint: "Hiroshima," by John Hersey. Reprinted from the New Yorker. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.031
  • Writes cheque to “Kent Wilson. 2 tires” $35.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]