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October
  • Closed book Exam for unknown class. Three hours. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.13]
  • Journal Article: “Linus Pauling”, SCALACS, (October, 1946): 19. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.110]

October 1  (Philadelphia)
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP RE: Asks LP to serve as the Chairman of the California committee for Rhodes Scholars and explains the details of the position. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP October 28, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Letter from John E. Pfeiffer, Science Director, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. to LP RE: States he has obtained LP's Gibbs Lecture and has sent for the other references given to him by LP at the Princeton conference. Requests reprints “of any of you studies.” Note the upper right margin, “reprints wanted.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]

October 3  (Indianapolis)
  • Letter from Richard C. Tolman, United Nations Atomic Energy Commission, to LP. Sends a copy of the memorandum of September 24 from Mr. Baruch to the President. Since Mr. Wallace's letter contained factual errors, Mr. Baruch corrected those matters publicly. [Memo from Baruch to President, September 24, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.2
  • Writes cheque to "L.S. Ayres and Co.," $69.95. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

October 4  (Indianapolis)
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Professor Richard C. Tolman, Chairman, Scientific Panel, United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. Acknowledges receipt of letters of September 27 and 28 along with UNAEC material. Informs that LP is traveling in the East and will receive the letters on his return in the latter part of the month. LP and AHP can be contacted at the Barbizon-Plaza Hotel in New York from October 10 to 13. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.2
  • Telegram from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that his name has been submitted for consideration as a nominee for President of ACS. Is also nominated for Councilor-at-Large. Asks if he would like to remain on both lists. Requests a wire reply. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Telegram from Lee Protzman, Secretary, Purdue University to LP RE: “MR. WATSON WILL BE VERY GLAD TO SEE YOU IN HIS OFFICE THURSDAY, OCTOBER TENTH AT THREE O'CLOCK.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.14]

October 5  (Lafayette, IN)

October 6
  • Dr. and Mrs Henry Hass host a tea in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Linus Pauling during their visit to Purdue. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)]

October 8
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Otto Kay, Secretary, Syracuse Section. RE: Informs him that his proposal has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Compendia. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]

October 9

October 10  (New York)
  • Letter from D.C. Bogart, Jr., Fiscal Officer, Corps of Engineers, War Department to LP RE: Says that he has enclosed Standard Form 1012 with X indicating signature placement, tells him to return it to their office when finished so the voucher will be processed for payment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.14]
  • Letter from Walter H. Murphy, Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, to LP RE: Requests information concerning the “Cal.Tech.Method” which LP insisted be included in the revised version of the manuscript by Hirschhorn and Weaver. [Letter from LP to Murphy October 21, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182.2, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]

October 11  (New York)
  • Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Lists the nominees for the Award. Encloses a ballot. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. I. Herbert Scheinberg, Medical Division, Edgewood Arsenal, RE: States that They have received Scheinberg's letter by LP is in the East until the end of the month. [Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg to LP October 9, 1946, and letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]

October 12  (New York)
  • Writes cheque to "B? Plaza Hotel," $20.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

October 13  (New York)
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy talked over radio NY” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Transcript, Correspondence: Molecular Architecture and Medical Progress, United States Rubber Company New York Philharmonic-Symphony Intermission Feature, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]

October 14  (Passaic, NJ)
  • Correspondence: Analogies Between Antibodies and Simpler Chemical Substances, American Chemical Society, North Jersey Section, Passaic, New Jersey. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
  • Letter from Edward C. Barrett to LP RE: Praises LP for the excellent talk he gave yesterday with the New York Symphony. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from Richard C. Tolman, United Nations Atomic Energy Commission, to LP. Sends a copy of a report on Technological Control of Atomic Energy Activities which suggests registration, licensing and inspection, supervision, or management and operation as measures for control of atomic energy. Welcomes LP's comments on the matter. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.2
  • Manuscript: The Future of Medical Research, Hollywood Academy of Medicine, California. [misdated by LP?] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.13]

October 15  (Philadelphia)
  • Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, Beilstein-Gmelin Committee, to Beilstein-Gmelin Committee. RE: Attaches the minutes of their last meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Herbert E. Smith to LP RE: Thanking LP for participating in the series of science talks broadcast in connection with the Philharmonic Symphony concert. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Hears California Professor”, Elizabeth (New Jersey) Journal, October 15, 1946 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.8]

October 16  (Philadelphia)
  • Telegram from Ernest Kirkendall to LP RE: “Hume-Rothery arrives October 30 p.m. Leaves November 2 a.m. Letter follows” [Memo from Clark to LP May 23, 1946, Telegram from Smith to LP October 25, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]

October 18  (Princeton, NJ)
  • Letter from E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Professor at Harvard. RE: Him telling LP that LP is "in a better position to take of this matter", speaking to the decision of whether or not their book will be translated into Japanese. Then writes an informal paragraph about how hopefully he will get to see LP next time he visits the "East." [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1935b.1]
  • Letter from H.F. Jordan to LP RE: Thanking LP for his visit to the laboratories on Monday. Will be sending reprints of some of the most recent published articles in the physico organic field. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.12]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver to LP RE: The Advisory Committee thanks LP for his participation in the intermission of the Philharmonic-Symphony radio broadcast. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Writes cheque to “Namie Yoshioka. Help” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

October 19  (Princeton, NJ)
  • Entry in Calendar: “Honorary Degree Pinceton” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Princeton University, Diploma, Doctor of Science honoris causa, Bicentennial medal, October 19, 1946. [Includes correspondence, program, invitation] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1946h.2]

October 20  (Philadelphia)
  • Newspaper Clipping: No Title, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.108]
  • Note from Winston H. Price, The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Informs LP that he has decided to finish his degree at Princeton but hopes he can visit LP's laboratory “at a later date.” [Letters from LP to Winston H. Prince July 15, 1946, October 31, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]

October 21  (Philadelphia)

October 23  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from A. B. Craig, Principal, Shattuck School, to LP RE: Asks LP to recommend secondary school background requirement for the Chemistry department. Handwritten in upper right: “Read October 28, 1946,” and below that, “Catalogue sent December 5, 1946.” [Letter from LP to Mr. A. B. Craig December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Chair, Chemistry Department, Wayne University, to LP RE: Invites LP to present at the Chemical Forum to be held at Wayne. Asks him to choose three dates from a selection of dates in February, March and April of 1947. Notes that the lectures will be published in the Record of Chemical Progress. Includes detailed information related to the speakers' duties and schedule, as well as a list of other potential presenters. [Letter from LP to Gordon November 1, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.10, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from James R. Page to LP. Informs LP that a committee consisting of Messrs. Bauer, Mudd, McDuffie, Ruddock, O'Melveny, and Page was appointed for recommending to the Board a President for the Institute and that this committee would like LP to represent the faculty in helping them make this decision. Asks that he takes no individual action in the matter until they have a meeting. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.019
  • Writes cheque to "Benjamin Franklin Hotel," $36.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]

October 24
  • Letter from Dr. W. O. Baker to LP RE: Thanks him for his visit and asks that he permit the Murray Hill lab to assist in paying for expenses incurred on LP's trip. [Letter from LP to Baker September 23, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.13, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
  • Letter from Richard E. Hackenger to LP RE: Provides LP with the interesting highlights and requests for printed versions of the talk he made during the broadcast. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]

October 25
  • Interoffice Memo from MD to LP at California Institute of Technology regarding experiments in structural chemistry. MD writes that the instruction in experiment 5 for assembly are complicated. He suggests that LP uses different instructions. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.12]
  • Letter from Frances C. Day to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Writes to share her belief that the scientists have been “ill-advised in the matter of attempting to raise a million dollars.” Also shares her beliefs for the steps needed to implement a new type of thinking to solve the atomic energy crisis. She also writes that she probably does not “have [the] legal right to ask the Committee to return my contribution.” However, if the committee should decided to support the State Department policy, then she will sue for $20,000, which was her previous donation amount, for Misappropriation of Funds. [Letter from Frances C. Day to Dr. Albert Einstein October 10, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: C-D, 1946-1948) Box # 3.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP RE: Asks if he would be on the Committee of Selection in the Spring of 1947. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends another letter from Dr. Corwin addressing the comments made by LP on the manuscript entitled “The Nature of the Non-Porphyrin Bonding in Derivatives of Ferriheme.” Asks LP to send his opinion. (Note under text: “Dr. Hughes: Would you give me your opinion? LP”) [Letter from LP to Lamb August 1, 1946, Memo from Hughes to LP December 3, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Magazine Article: “Charter Day Convocation Held in Chapel”, Princeton University (New Jersey) Alumni Weekly [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.109]
  • Telegram from Cyril Stanley Smith to LP RE: “Hume-Rothery spent week in hospital Cambridge. Has postponed western trip until after November 19 if at all.” [Telegram from Kirkendall to LP October 16, 1946, note from Hume-Rothery to LP November 3, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]

October 26
  • Entry in Calendar: “Returned home” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Extensive Manuscript Notes: “The Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds”, July 13 - October 26, 1946. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metal and Intermetallic Compounds, 1945-1949: Box #5.002 Folder #2.6]

October 27
  • Entry in Calendar: “Mrs. Crellin died. Went to see Crellin” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Resolution adopted in conference concerning the Johnson-May Bill. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]

October 28
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP RE: Lists the names and addresses of the Chairman, Secretary, and Members of the California state committee for the Rhodes Scholarship. States the date of the meeting is December 12, 1946, at a place to be determined by the secretary. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP October 1, 1946, list of candidates for Rhodes Scholarships November 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Letter from Gerald Wendt, Editorial Director, Science Illustrated, to LP RE: States he sent a telegram in September requesting a list of the most important scientific discoveries of the year, and states they have had no reply. States they have had enough replies already. Encloses the list of their selections. Handwritten in upper right: “Read 11/1/46.” [Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Wendt November 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke to Mr. Emil Mendle RE: Mentions that Miss Helen Dukas stopped by her office and requested that she send a reprint of John Hersey's article from The New Yorker to Mendle. Apologizes that additional copies could not be sent due to a shortage. [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: L-Mi, 1946-1948), Box #3.005, Folder #5.6]
  • Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Emil Mendle. Writes that Miss Helen Dukas stopped in at the office and asked them to send him a reprint of John Hersey's article in the New Yorker, which is enclosed. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.6
  • Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Thanks him for inviting her to his luncheon; she feels very honored at the request. Writes that she would like to come, but requests her son or daughter accompany her since she is an old lady and doesn't wish to be a burden. [Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein to Mrs. Simon Kuhn October 19, 1946, Letter from Miriam Davenport Burke to Mrs. Simon Kuhn October 31, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box # 3.004, Folder 4.11]
  • Manuscript Notes. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry. Chemistry 226 a,b,c. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]
  • Report on “Riboflavin Deficiency in the Dairy Calf.” By A. C. Wiese, Connor Johnson, H. H. Mitchell and W. B. Nevens, Division of Animal Nutrition and the Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Illinois. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to vitamin B2, 1938-19767: Box #11.068 Folder #68.1]
  • Writes cheque to "N. Yoshioka," $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Sweetbriar Orchards” $33.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

October 29
  • Letter from Dr. Robert B. Corey, Cal Tech, to Dr. H.S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, cc: LP, RE: Confirms the agreement expressed in their recent conversation in New York that the custodianship of the x-ray apparatus lent to Corey by the Rockefeller Institute will pass to Cal Tech, where Corey is a member of the permanent staff. Adds that LP will be writing to confirm the agreement. Thanks him for the use of the equipment. [Letter from LP to Gasser November 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.10, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Writes cheque to "Sweetbriar Orchards," $33.45. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “10.50 to Adohr Milk Farms” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

October 30
  • Entry in Calendar: “Mrs. Crellin's funeral 2pm” [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: Apologizes for his delay in response. Discusses his correspondence with Gilbert, Benton and Crawford related to a possible move to another institution. Cites changes in his role at Georgia Tech, namely the chance to work with graduate students, as the reason for his decision to stay. Includes some discussion on quantum mechanics, which he is teaching this fall, and mentioning Bohr's paper in Nature of March 1921. Mentions his recent marriage, which LP may have heard of. Also mentions they have recently attended football games. Goes on to discuss LP's radio discussion of molecular architecture and medical problems. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt August 8, 1946, November 7, 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 Miriam Davenport Burke, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to George A. Coe, RE: Thanks him on the behalf of Dr. Einstein for sending the list of names of other's who may be interested in the committee. [Letter from George A. Coe to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists October 10, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: C-D, 1946-1948) Box #3.002, Folder 2.2
  • Letter from Unknown Sender to Mr. S.J. Ojack RE: States, “Please accept my warm thanks for you continued support of our efforts and for your second contribution to our work.” [Letter from E. to Mr. S.J. Ojack July 3, 1946, Letter from Margaret A. Sutphin to Mr. S.J. Ojack December 30, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: Mo-Sh, 1946-1948), Box #3.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Open Letter to the President and Congress of the United States of America. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]

October 31