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November
  • Rough draft of letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Describes his work on the crystal structures of amino acids and proteins and his desire to continue this work at Cal Tech. States he would like to apply for a Swift & Co. grant of $15,000 a year for 5 years. Many notes handwritten on the second page. [Letters from H. E. Robinson to LP November 6, 1946, from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson November 12, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
  • The Chemical Bulletin Publication of the American Chemical Society. Article on the ICCASP? (Rebuttal) with pro and con arguments marked. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • The use of punched cards in molecular structure determinations. I. Crystal structure calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 14 (November 1946): 648-658. Written by: P. A. Shaffer, Jr., Verner Schomaker, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.1]
  • The use of punched cards in molecular structure determinations. II. Electron diffraction calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 14 (November 1946): 659-664. Written by: P. A. Shaffer, Jr., Verner Schomaker, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1946p.2]
November 1
  • Entry in Calendar: “ACS Meeting supper” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Finds the new situation to be satisfactory. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Niel E. Gordon, Department of Chemistry, Wayne University, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak at the Chemical Forum at Wayne, but regrets that he will be unable to attend. [Letters from Gordon to LP October 23, 1946, November 8, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.10, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Werner Nowacki RE: Thanking Nowacki for sending his congratulations for receiving the Gibbs Medal. LP hopes that he will visit Pasadena soon. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.8]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Frank H. Spedding, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, RE: States that they are currently working on structures of metals and alloys, and requests samples of samarium and cerium compounds, preferably chloride or oxide). Asks if they (Iowa State) have done any work on the crystal structure of rare earth metals and alloys so Cal Tech won't repeat any work that has just not yet been published. [Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP October 31, 1946, letter from Frank H. Spedding to LP November 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
  • Letter from LP to William H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Tells how his trip East went, explains that he visited Wheland in Chicago to suggest he write a first-year organic text from the modern view, tells how Wheland was not interested for three reasons, which includes his satisfaction with Lucas' book. Mentions that Wheland said he has a good set of lecture notes on second year-chemistry that he continues to revise, and feels that they might be ready for publishing in three or four more years as a solo endeavor. Believes it would be well worthwhile to find someone who would write an elementary organic text from the modern view. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to LP. RE: Informs him that they have not received his vote for the Gibbs medal yet. Requests that it be sent promptly. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
November 2
  • Entry in Calendar: “Wards 8 to 11” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from B. E. Schaar to Mr. Walter J. Murphy, Editor, Chemical & Engineering News. Criticizes editorial on the ICCASP and expresses hope that an opposing viewpoint is allowed to be presented in the next issue. Encloses his comments concerning the editorial. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Mimeographed List of Candidates for Rhodes Scholarship, with many handwritten notes. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP October 28, 1946, note from J. W. Olmsted to LP November 11, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Williamson Tire Co.," $116.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 3
  • Letter from A. J. Dempster, J. Frank, William D. Harkins, R. S. Mulliken, H. C. Urey, and Sewall Wright, to Members of the National Academy of Sciences. RE; Asks them the return this sheet signed if they agree with the enclosed statement. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Note from Dr. William Hume-Rothery to LP RE: Regrets that his illness has caused him to cancel the lectures scheduled for Cal Tech. Reports his doctor has ordered him to rest, and that he will be giving his important lecture on November 19th in Atlantic City. Adds that he might try and come west after that if he is feeling better and can obtain tickets. Goes on to express his happiness at LP's coming stay at Oxford. [Telegram from Smith to LP October 25, 1946, letter from LP to Hume-Rothery November 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
  • Writes cheque to “Machi Yoshioka. Help” $90.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
November 4
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 3: example problems [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]
  • Letter from Oscar K. Rice to Mr. A. H. Emery, Secretary, ACS. Writes to criticize the editorial against the ICCASP in the Chemical and Engineering News and asks for an apology. [Reply from Emery, December 5, 1946]. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.," $10.42. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Tolstoy Foundation Inc." $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “CARE. Parcel for Russian Professor” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
November 5
  • Entry in Calendar: “Voted - Woe is me!!” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Edward Mosk, Chairman of the Executive Board, Southern California branch of the National Citizens for Political Action Committee to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the advertisement to which he lent his name in indication of his support of Henry Wallace and the fight for peace, thanks LP and says the advertisement elicited a warm response. (Enclosed: the advertisement from the Los Angeles Daily News which appeared on October 9, 1946) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.4]
  • Letter from Harold L. Oram, Assistant to Dr. Einstein, to Mrs. S. Kuhn, RE: Apologizes for the delay in reply and thanks her for her hard work in helping the committee. Writes that he is pleased to hear from Dr. Einstein that she will be joining them at the luncheon on November 17, during which they can further talk about the meeting in Cincinnati. [Letter from Mrs. Simon Kuhn to Harold L. Oram October 4, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box #3.004, Folder 4.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Wendt, Science Illustrated, RE: Explains why he did not answer the telegram earlier, and expresses interest in Wendt's list of choices for the most important scientific and industrial advance in the past year. [Letter from Gerald Wendt to LP October 28, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Informs him that Cal tech will accept responsibility for the x-ray apparatus loaned to Dr. Corey, as it will continue to be used by Corey and other members of the permanent staff. [Letter from Corey to Gasser, cc: LP October 29, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.10, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin Summerfield, JPL, RE: Encloses a letter from Dr. G. V. Caeser and some reprints. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Raymond Daudel RE: Regrets that Madame Daudel will not be coming to Cal Tech this year. Informs Daudel that next year he will be at Oxford as the Eastman Professor. Adds that he will send reprints under a separate cover. (Note in pencil: “sent November 15, 1946 P.R.”) [Letters from Daudel to LP September 30, 1946, December 25, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.6, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Walter J. Murphy, Editor, Chemical & Engineering News. Writes to protest the editorial written against the ICCASP and appearing in the Chemical and Engineering News as partisan and inappropriate. Encloses a formal letter for publication. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to Richard Morgan RE: Says he is right to continue in his present job. They are glad to learn he bought a house and hopes to see them soon, invites them to come to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Biographical: Family Correspondence: Assorted Pauling/Darling Materials, 1946-1997: Box #5.055, Folder 55.1]
  • Memo from K. Trueblood to LP RE: transmits report on the preparation of dihapten R's. Attached is paper dated September 9, 1946. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.1]
  • Typescript, Correspondence: I.C.C.A.S.P.? Yes, Letter to the Editor of Chemical and Engineering News [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1946a.7]
  • Writes cheque to "Williamson Tire Co.," $74.57. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 6
November 7
  • Entry in Calendar: “Soviet Reception Concert? etc” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 4: Particle in a box. Qualitative description of hydrogen atom. Difficulties of old quantum theory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from Frank H. Spedding, Project Director, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Discusses their current work, including separating rare earths by absorption column methods. States he could easily send a few grams of cerium to LP, but he would need permission from the Manhattan District to give LP any samarium or other rare earths. [Letter from LP to Prof. Frank H. Spedding November 1, 1946, memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP November 14, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, RE: Congratulates him on his marriage and the decision to stay at Georgia Tech. Responds that he too is teaching quantum mechanics. Mentions that not many of his friends heard the talk on the radio. Sends news from the lab, noting that Dr. Krishnan from India came by for a visit. [Letter from Eberhardt to LP October 30, 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 Dr. William Hume-Rothery RE: Regrets that Hume-Rothery will not be coming to lecture at Cal Tech, but understands his need to rest after the illness. Looks forward to seeing him at Oxford next year. Inquires if the structure of metals and alloys would be a suitable topic for his lectures next year at Oxford. [Notes from Hume-Rothery to LP November 3, 1946, November 11, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says that manuscript matters have been progressing so well that he is far behind in his work. He would like LP to send him a photograph or two, as well as an academic biographical statement. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Telegram to LP. "citizens committee for democratic unions and civil rights congress jointly invite you cocktail party to introduce speakers on alarming aspects of hollywood labor situation facts of which have been withheld from public urge attendance Sunday November 10 5pm 742 Schumacher Dr RSVP Granite..." LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Writes cheque to “AC Vroman” $114.04 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Community Chest” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. EC Roseneau” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Dunnings?” $5.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $8.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Friends of the Huntington Library. Dues to Sept 1947" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. F. Raymond Iredell. Dues for Pomona” $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. FD Roosevelt. Committee for the Nation's Health” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly. Linda & Crellie's tuition” $304.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry” $11.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co” $16.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $18.02 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $38.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Wm. W Taylor Jr Co. Clothes, etc” $18.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
November 8
  • Letter from Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Chemistry Department, Wayne University, to LP RE: Regrets that LP will be unable to attend the Forum, and asks permission to put LP's name on the schedule for 1948. [Letter from LP to Gordon November 1, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.10, file:(G: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott to LP RE: Is sorry to learn that LP will not be in New Haven for the convocation on October 17th, but understands how essential it is for him to begin his Oxford Professorship at the beginning of the term. Offers a variety of alternatives for LP in hopes that he may be able to attend and asks that he reply as soon as possible. [LP's letter: November 6, 1946, LP's reply: November 13, 1946] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Suggests that Lamb consider having Dr. Verner Schomaker referee papers on electron diffraction, as LP considers him to be the foremost expert in electron diffraction and more qualified than LP himself to comment on such papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of the top four nominees on the ballot. Encloses a ballot. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from S.E. Eaton, Arthur D. Little, Inc., to the Gentlemen at the Pennex Corporation, cc: Mr. G.A. Richter, Dr. H.M. Chadwell, Dr. R.D. Evans, Dr. A.B. Lamb, LP, and Mr. E.T. Anderson. Encloses a copy of their Progress Report No. 7 covering the period from September 20th - 11 8th. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
  • Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to David E. Lilienthal, Chairman of United States Atomic Energy Commission, RE: Writes about the need to control atomic energy. [Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to Eric A. Johnston November 8, 1946, Letter from Sidney Q. Janus to Dr. Albert Einstein November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace Section: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box #3.004, Folder 4.7]
  • Letter from Victor Skoglund to LP RE: Thanks LP for the previous reply, and asks LP's opinion on the chemical reactions of human proteins, and if LP considers life to be only a very complicated chemical reaction. [Letter from LP to Mr. Victor Skoglund November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Note from Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Encloses a list of donors to the committee. [Note from Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists November 8, 1946, Letter from Regina Hess to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists November 18, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: H-K, 1946-1948) Box #3.004, Folder 4.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. 2 months” $15.96 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $4.39 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
November 9
  • Entry in Calendar: “Laddy? & Aris? Michal” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Informs them that the committee has been appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. Encloses a copy of a letter from the secretary of Syracuse, and a copy of his reply. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from E. B. Wilson, to LP. RE: Hopes he will follow up his remarks from the last business section. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
November 10
  • Writes cheque to “Linus Jr. Loan to pay repairs on his ford” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
November 11
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 5: Old q.t. of hydrogen atom summarized. Schrödinger wave equation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Mellor, Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, RE: Reports that he and AHP we glad to see Dr. Lions but regretted that Mellor was unable to come. Discusses an exchange of professors between Cal Tech and the University of Sydney. Mentions that his health has steadily improved due to a special diet. Discusses family plans for the trip to Oxford. [Note from Mellor to LP October 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.7, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert E. Smith, President United States Rubber Stamp Co., RE: Is happy to learn that Smith was pleased with his talk on “Molecular Architecture and Medical Progress.” [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from LP to President L. A. DuBridge RE: States that the Board of Selection of Rhodes Scholars for California, and about 15 candidates, will be visiting Cal Tech in mid-December. States that it would be appropriate for Cal Tech to put up a few board members at the Atheneum, and provide meals to the board members as well as a couple meals to some candidates. Asks to have DuBridge's advice. [Note from J. W. Olmsted to LP November 11, 1946, memo from Dr. L. A. DuBridge to LP November 21, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Letter from Renton K. Brodie to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Pleasants mentioned that LP had expressed thanks for Brodie's direction during his undergraduate studies at Oregon State. Asks to visit LP at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Brodie November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.13, file:(B: Correspondence 1946)]
  • Note from Dr. Hume-Rothery to LP RE: Regrets that he will be unable to come visit California, but hopes to make it west on his next trip to the U.S. Suggests LP write Hinshelwood to discuss appropriate lecture topics for his stay at Oxford. Discusses his own lecture material and suggestions. Mentions that metallurgy is not yet an official department at Oxford. [Letter from LP to Hume-Rothery November 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.4, file:(Hume-Rothery, William)]
  • Note from J. W. Olmsted, Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship California Committee, to LP RE: States he is enclosing ten applications for LP to look over and send on to Lyon, and says he will send more tomorrow. Feels that most applicants can't be ruled out without an interview. [Mimeographed List of Candidates November 2, 1946, letter from LP to L. A. DuBridge November 11, 1946, letter from J. W. Olmsted to William R. Dennes November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Huggins," $7.12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 12
  • Entry in Calendar: “Luncheon - Paddy Athenaeum 12:15. DuBridge party” [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 Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Encloses two letters referring to the translation of the Beilstein and Gmelin handbooks. Informs him that official action is expected before the next ACS meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Bennett Archambault, M.W. Kellogg Company, to LP RE: Reports that they are interested in hiring those with Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's degrees from a select group of universities for their research and development department. Requests permission to speak with LP about this matter while he is in Pasadena on December 12th and 13th. Also wishes to meet with qualified students at this time. [Letter from LP to Bennett Archambault November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.11, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Describes his work on the crystal structures of amino acids and proteins and his desire to continue this work at Cal Tech. States he would like to apply for a Swift & Co. grant of $15,000 a year for 5 years. [Two copies of letter, one in plastic sleeves.] [Rough draft of letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson 11-46, letter from Dr. H. E. Robinson to LP November 15, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
  • Program: California Institute of Technology, The Inauguration of Lee Alvin Dubridge as President of the Institute, Pasadena, California, November 12, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.7]
  • Receipt from Tolstoy Foundation, Inc acknowledging LP contribution of $10.00 for Foreign Relief. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.059, #59.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Parrotts Slip Cover Shop," $39.12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Peter Pauling," $85.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 13
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner for DuBridge California Club” [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 Mrs. Hannah Dorner, Executive Director, ICCASP. Mentions that he has received a letter from Professor J. H. Hildebrand and a copy of a letter sent by Hildebrand to Jo Davidson, for which he has not received a reply. Asks that Hildebrand not only receive a reply but also that his concerns be addressed, as he is a distinguished, thoughtful and responsible scientists. [Letter from Hildebrand to Davidson, October 9, 1946, Letter from Hildebrand to LP, November 7, 1946]. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to Professor Edmund W. Sinnott, Yale University, RE: LP will be glad to consider the several options available which would allow him to participate in the program at Yale in the fall of 1947. [Sinnott's letter: November 8, 1946, Sinnott's reply: December 7, 1946] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
November 14
  • Entry in Calendar: “Paddy - Hollywood” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 6: Particle in a box. The Harmonic Oscillator. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from Edmund J. Lee, Rector, Chatham Hall, to Miriam Davenport Burke, Secretary of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Thanks her for informing them of Dr. Einstein and Dr. Urey's upcoming broadcast, but unfortunately at that time they will be at church. [Telegram from Dr. Albert Einstein to Reverend Edmund J. Rector June 17, 1946, Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Edmund J. Lee December 6, 1946] [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists – Correspondence: L-Mi, 1946-1948) Box #3.005, Folder 5.1]
  • Letter from F. C. Whitmore, Pennsylvania State College, to H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Gives his thoughts about the Key suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. J. O. Jones, Southern Pacific Ticket Office, RE: Thanks Jones for helping to arrange his transportation during the end of his eastern trip. Complains that the Southern Pacific Railroad is the only one whose dining cars do not allow him to make special request to accommodate his dietary needs. Suggests that diners who cannot eat be allowed to order a dinner with an omelet to replace the meat. [Letter from Chas. A. Pester to LP November 16, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Oscar K. Rice. Thanks Oscar for sending a copy of his letter. Mentions he has sent a letter to Murphy and recommends that Oscar send a copy of his letter to Emery to Murphy. [Letter from Rice to LP, November 5, 1946]. LP Peace: Box #4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from Robin S. Allan, Royal Society of New Zealand, to The President of the National Academy of Sciences. RE: Expresses gratitude. Gives personnel impressions of the trip. Asks that he conveys their gratitude to the members of the academy that provided funds for them. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Memo from J. H. Sturdivant to LP RE: States they can't take Spedding's materials in order to compete with him. Suggests working on a low-temperature study of cerium if that is not in Spedding's research plans. States that these setbacks are disheartening to Mr. Schuch and suggests Schuch drop this research and they find something else for him to work on. [Letters from Frank H. Spedding to LP November 7, 1946, from LP to Dr. Frank H. Spedding November 15, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nobel Prize Awards Made”, Pasadena (California) Star-News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.111]
  • Program: Hollywood Academy of Medicine, Dinner Meeting, November 14, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.8]
November 15
November 16
November 17
  • Letter from Lotti M. Steinitz, Dept. of Botany, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on the recognition he received from Princeton, and states she was very impressed with LP. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lotti M. Steinitz November 22, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
November 18
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 7: Harmonic Oscillation. Hermite polynomials. Generating functions. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from Beryl Gilman, Technical and Scientific Division, United Office and Professional Workers of America, C.I.O., to LP RE: Asks LP to become a member of the Board of Contributing Editors for the new magazine Technical America. [Letter from LP to Beryl Gilman November 21, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.10]
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, to Dr. H. B. Hass, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Agrees with Whitmore's letter about Kay's suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, RE: Koepfli believes the chemistry department needs about six new chemical desks. He suggests they order some now, under rehabilitation. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, RE: List of suggested repair work for Room 22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, RE: Mrs. Layton has asked to have the small typewriter desk in the Gates office replaced by a larger one, and Professor Lacey has asked for the small desk for use in the graduate school office. Lacey would like an answer soon. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Letter from Malcolm Dole to LP. Admires LP's strong stand taken with respect to Murphy's editorial and hopes LP is elected president of the society. [Written on letter from Dole to Murphy, November 18, 1946] [Letter from LP to Dole, November 5, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from Ruth B. Stowe to LP RE: Brings Leland Stowe's “While Time Remains” to LP's attention, and states it fits perfectly into the program at Princeton. Suggests LP bring the book to the attention of others. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Ruth B. Stowe December 4, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Explains he is making a hurried trip to Los Angeles, and will phone LP Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and sends a document enclosed. [Letter from LP to Freeman November 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Atom Bombs Held Cheap, Plentiful”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1946n.112]
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr," $11.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Conference on Science, Philosophy and Religion," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 19
November 20
  • Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, Committee on Foreign Compendia, to LP. RE; Encloses a letter from Whitmore, Gilman, and Marvel. Suggests opening a general discussion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Hannah Dorner, Executive Director, ICCASP, to LP. Complements LP's answer to the ACS. Informs that she never received Hildebrand's letter and would appreciate if LP would inform him and ask him to send another copy. [Letter from LP to Dorner, November 13, 1946, Letter from LP to Hildebrand, November 27, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Writes cheque to “Railroad Booster tickets for Peter & Crellie for a cushion” $4.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
November 21
  • Copy of a letter from J. W. Olmsted, Secretary, to California Rhodes Scholar Applicants RE: Explains the number of extremely qualified applicants and explains the procedure for applicants selected to be interviewed as well as those who are eliminated. [Letter from J. W. Olmsted to Prof. William R. Dennes November 19, 1946, from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths to LP November 29, 1946, from Frank Aydelotte to Members of Committees of Selection December 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 8: The wave equation including the time. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from David M. Liberson, Jewish Daily Forward, to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a copy of a recent article that appeared in his newspaper and a donation for the committee. Handwritten note in lower right hand corner: "Thank for Yiddish article too." [Letter from Burke to Liberson, December 16, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, folder 5.3
  • Letter from LP to Beryl Gilman, United Office and Professional Workers of America, C.I.O., RE: States he is interested in becoming a contributing editor to Technical America, but would like to see a previous issue before he makes a decision. [Letters from Beryl Gilman to LP November 18, 1946, December 4, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.11]
  • Memo from Dr. L. A. DuBridge to LP, cc: Mr. W. R. Stott, RE: States that Cal Tech will entertain the members of the Rhodes Scholarship Board of Selection and that LP should notify Mr. Stott of the necessary food for meals and other expenses. [Letter from LP to President L. A. DuBridge November 11, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
November 22
  • Letter from A. N. Richards, Chairman, Merck Fellowship Board, National Research Council to LP Re: Enclosed copies of an announcement of Merck Fellowships in Natural Sciences for the academic year 1947-48 for distribution around LP's department. [Filed under LP Science: National Research Council, 1925-1950: Box #14.027 Folder #27.4]
  • Letter from J.H. Sturdivant to Professor B.H. Sage, CC LP, RE: Sturdivant says that since 94, June the shop employees of the Chemical Engineering Department have contributed essentially nothing to the maintenance of the Chemistry Shop facilities. Sturdivant requests that the employees contribute 100 hours in the next month, and reminds Sage that any Chemical Engineering employees should as the for3eman for permission to use any Chemistry Shop facilities. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. B.H. Sage, RE: LP has spoken to Mr. Stott about the matter of space for Chemical Engineering, and learned that Waverley Drive would be available for use the next week. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Lotti M. Steinitz, Dept. of Botany, University of Wisconsin, RE: Thanks Steinitz for her kind letter, and regrets that she had worked in the laboratory without him learning her name. [Letter from Lotti M. Steinitz to LP November 17, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
November 23
November 25
November 26
November 27
  • Formal Nomination Ballot signed by C. S. Marvel. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Alvin Wilder, President of Hollywood Community Radio Group to LP RE: Says that the hearing before the FCC for AM and FM licenses will be on December 16, 1946 at 10AM in Room 105, City Hall, LA. LP is being called on to testify before the commissioner within a few hours notice from December 16 through December 18. [Encloses Draft of Preamble and Statement of Purpose of New Organization and Tentative Program Log] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982: Box #5.058, Folder 58.1]
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses a ballot with a list of nominated chairmen. Asks for the ballot to be returned by December 21st. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Oscar K. Rice to Mr. Walter J. Murphy, American Chemical Society. Encloses a letter for publication in the Letters to the Editor section of Chemical and Engineering News. Regrets that he left North Carolina too soon to hear Murphy's talk on the Bikini test. [Note to LP written at bottom of letter] [Letter from many to Murphy, November 21, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012 Folder 12.7
  • Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests he send comments on the enclosed manuscript by Dallas T. Hurd entitled “A General Mechanism for the Formation of Volatile Hydrides by Hydrolysis Reactions.” [Letter from LP to Lamb December 4, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Memorandum from J.H. Sturdivant to LP, RE: Sturdivant knows that a little over $300 of their allocated rehabilitation funds are unspent, and says that if about $25000 more could be appropriated, they should see about improving the equipment in the chemistry labs. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Telegram from Glen King to LP. RE: Asks if he could accept an invitation to address New York Section of ACS on February 7th. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
November 29
  • Letter from Frank H. Spedding, Project Director, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: States they are sending a 25 gram casting of cerium immersed in mineral oil because of the corrosive nature of cerium. State, in the P.S., that the first casting didn't turn out well but they are sending it anyway, and will send another in a couple of weeks. [Two copies] [Letters from LP to Dr. Frank H. Spedding November 15, 1946, from Frank H. Spedding to LP January 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.3]
  • Letter from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths, McCutchen, Thomas, Matthew, Griffiths, and Greene, to LP RE: States the Olmsted suggested he ask LP to arrange a lunch for the applicants at the Atheneum. [Letters from J. W. Olmsted to Rhodes Scholarship California Applicants November 21, 1946, from LP to Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths December 4, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Letter from R. K. Summerbell, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of the last two nominees for the Award. Encloses a ballot. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Telegram from C. G. King, to LP. RE: Regrets that the stated meetings are already scheduled for programs. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Huggins," $9.17. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
November 30
  • Letter from Ella Lindey (Mrs. Alexander Lindey) to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation and asks whether the donation is tax deductible. [Letter from Burke to Alexander, December 6, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Nov 30 ‘46) and Bank of America deposit slip for $698.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Berry Hill Farms. Jellies &” $46.35 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Pasadena TB Assoc. Stamps” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]