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December
  • Photo: The Pauling family dog Doodle Jones “begging” from Linus's nephew Michael Ney. “Michael, December. 1946 / Pauline's son, Michael [Ney]” Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1538] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1946i.4]
  • Preliminary List of Candidates Selected for Interview. List split into three sections: December 11, December 12, and Special Interviews Already Held. [Telegram from Farnham P. Griffiths to LP December 7, 1946, letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP December 19, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Telegram from LP to Mr. M. D. Thomas, American Smelting and Refining Co., RE: States that he is reserving two double rooms for December 13 and that Thomas should wire if he should reserve some for December 14. [Letter from Frank Aydelotte to Members of Committees of Selection of Rhodes Scholars December 2, 1946, telegram from M. D. Thomas to LP December 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]

December 1
  • Entry in Calendar: “Linda tea at DuBridges” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Manuscript Notes for Chemistry 226b. Second Term 1946-1947. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]

December 2
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 9: Electrons in Metals. Diffraction from crystal planes. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, American Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to Members of Committees of Selection RE: Explains how the committees should make their selections and details some of the requirements for Rhodes Scholars. Encloses a pamphlet by Frank Aydelotte called “How Rhodes Scholars Are Chosen.” [Letters from J. W. Olmsted to Rhodes Scholarship Applicants in California November 21, 1946, from Secretary to the Director to Hotel Constance December 9, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Letter from John E. Pfeiffer, Science Director, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., to LP RE: Writes in regards to a letter by LP published in Chemical and Engineering News. States he has obtained the articles recommended by LP and requests to be put on a mailing list for future reprints. [Letter from LP to John E. Pfeiffer December 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
  • Letter from M. T. Bogert, International Union of Chemistry, to Dr. A. V. Grosse, Houdry Process Corp. of Pennsylvania. RE: Opposes the undertaking of translating the Beilstein and Gmelin. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Malcolm Dole, Northwestern University, to LP. Encloses a copy of the rebuttal [rebuttal circled with note: loaned to Dr. Van Niel] of the pro and con articles on ICCASP. The Chemical Bulletin refuses to print LP's remarks so Dole included many of them along with his and those of Shapley. Informs that Murphy will publish them in the Chemical and Engineering News but Dole has asked him to delay until after decision on merger is made. [Letters from LP to Dole, November 5, 1946, December 7, 1946, Letter from Dole to Murphy, November 18, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Memorandum from B.H. Sage to LP, RE: Sage believes that Sturdivant's estimated work hours for the Chemical Shop employees are too high. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Writes cheque to “David Aisawa. H & Frank. Gardening” $42.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “David Aisawa. Work in garden” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 3
  • Entry in Calendar: “Wienbaums” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from H.R. Busch to LP, RE: LP's request for $500.00 for the department of Chemical Engineering has been approved. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Memo from Dr. E. W. Hughes to LP RE: Discusses his objections to the paper by Corwin and Erdman. [Letters from Lamb to LP October 25, 1946, from LP to Lamb December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Memorandum from C.L. Wyman to LP, RE: Considering the risk of explosion, Wyman suggests that all tanks containing flammable gases be grounded. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Note from Edward Crellin to LP RE: Requests LP express to the other staff members at the Gates and Crellin Lab his appreciation for their expressions of sympathy. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #68.10, file:(Crellin, E.W., 1937, 1946, 1948)]
  • Writes cheque to “Elgins” $33.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Pears. Sweetbrier Orchards” $7.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 4

December 5
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Dr. Oscar K. Rice. Apologizes for delay in answering Rice's letter of November 4. Addresses Rice's concerns regarding the ACS's involvement in politics. [Letter from Rice to Emery, November 4, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I Herbert Scheinberg, Edgewood Arsenal, Medical Div., RE: States he is unsure about the possibilities for a 1947-48 appointment for Scheinberg and that he will be in England for most of that year. Suggests Scheinberg inquire again in February or March with a more detailed description of the type of work. [Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. I. Herbert Scheinberg October 11, 1946, and letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall December 5, 1946, and letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg May 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I. I. Rabi, Physics Dept. Columbia University, RE: Mentions Cal Tech's efforts to get Rabi to come be a professor and encourages him to accept. Describes the positive things Cal Tech has and how simple Rabi's job could be. [Letter from I. I. Rabi to LP December 11, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 325.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall, Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, RE: States that Dr. I. Herbert Scheinberg has requested to work at Cal Tech during 1947-48. Asks Edsall to give his impression of Scheinberg. [Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. I. Herbert Scheinberg October 11, 1946, and letter from LP to Dr. I Herbert Scheinberg December 5, 1946, and letter from John T. Edsall to LP December 10, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. A. B. Craig, Principal, Shattuck School, RE: States that he has sent a copy of the Caltech catalogue, which should answer Craig's question. [Letter from A. B. Craig to LP October 23, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response, as he felt it necessary to consult with Dr. E. W. Hughes, who he has found to share LP's opinion of the paper by Erdman and Corwin. States that he cannot make any further criticisms and recommends that the paper not be published in its current form. [Memo from Hughes to LP December 3, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from P. Swings, Université de Liége, Institute D'Astrophysique to LP RE: refers to letter written by LP on behalf of Dr. Jules Duchesne. States Duchesne now wishes to visit the US and work in the department of chemistry at Cal Tech. He is applying for an advanced fellowship of the Belgian American Educational Foundation. Asks if LP would write a note if he is willing to accept Duchesne as a guest in his labs. [Letter from LP to Duchesne January 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Manuscript Notes for Lecture 10. “The Hydrogen Atom.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, File 14.2]
  • Statement from Linus Pauling Jr RE: States that to the best of his knowledge he received $120 from the Sate of California under the Service-Men's Readjustment Act. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.2]

December 6
  • Letter from Dr. H. E. Robinson, Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., to LP RE: States that they cannot grant LP the sum of $75,000, but says that LP should contact them again if he has another project requiring a lesser sum of money. [Letters from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson November 19, 1946, December 10, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
  • Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Mrs. Alexander Lindey. Thanks her on the behalf of Dr. Einstein for her donation, and writes that she will regularly receive The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Letter from Lindey to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, November 30, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (FMS) and Bank of America deposit slip for $2975.09 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]

December 7
  • Entry in Calendar: “Chinese Dinner - Priscela Beatties. Coatelails? Harney Eangleson? 5 to 6” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott, Yale University, to LP RE: Sinnott inquires if LP has any new information as to the possibility of his coming to New Haven at a different date than October 17th. Asks LP to please make a decision soon because they will need to finalize plans in the near future. [LP's letter: November 13, 1946, LP's reply: December 10, 1946] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Malcolm Dole, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University. Agrees that it might be best to publish the rebuttals after the decision is made about the merger. Hopes many individuals will decide to join the new group. [Letter from Dole to LP, December 2, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to John E. Pfeiffer, Science Director, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. RE: Thanks Pfieffer for his earlier note of agreement with a letter by LP published in Chemical and Engineering News. [Letter from John E. Pfeiffer to LP December 2, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.11]
  • Letter from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths, McCutchen, Thomas, Matthew, Griffiths, and Greene, to LP RE: States that he has invited the Committee members to the luncheon on the 14th, and will invite the candidates on Saturday morning. Thanks President DuBridge and asks him to join them. Confirms a telegram that was just sent. [Letter from LP to Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths December 4, 1946, telegram from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths to LP December 7, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Telegram from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths to LP RE: Says: “Credential all candidates returned you airplane express today.” Large yellow “Confirmation” document with same message and information in same folder. [Letter from Mr. Farnham P. Griffiths to LP December 7, 1946, Preliminary List of Candidates 12-46] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Telegram from Mr. M. D. Thomas, American Smelting and Refining Co., to LP RE: Says, “Thanks for reservations. Arriving Friday. One room required until Sunday.” [Telegram from LP to Mr. M. D. Thomas 12-46, letter from Secretary to the Director to Hotel Constance December 9, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]

December 8
  • Writes cheque to “LP Jr” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 9
  • Entry in Calendar: “HICCASP” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from B.H. Sage to LP, RE: Sage has spoken with Hertenstein about the possibility of obtaining additional temporary shop space on campus. Detailed plans for the arrangement of the shpo and laboratory will be prepared as soon as information is available regarding the type of building to be provided. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Recommends that LP seriously consider his decision before electing to cut short his time as Eastman Professor at Oxford. Agrees with Ava Helen that he should be able to leave Pasadena in September. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte December 4, 1946, February 12, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956) and copy in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
  • Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke to Ivan D. London. Thanks him on the behalf of Dr. Einstein for his donation and support. At Dr. Einstein's request, he will now be receiving The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Letter from London to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, December 4, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Secretary to the Director to Hotel Constance RE: Confirms and describes the reservations of Mr. M. D. Thomas on December 13 and 14. [, telegram from LP to Mr. M. D. Thomas 12-46] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Manuscript lecture notes for Chemistry 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 11: Hydrogen atom, continued. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Manuscript: The Atomic Problem, No Location. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.15]
  • Writes cheque to “Federated Purchaser," Peter” $1.96 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 10
  • Letter from Dr. John C. Kendrew, Trinity College, Cambridge, to LP RE: Reminds LP of their meeting in the Spring of 1945 where they briefly discussed immunochemistry. Informs LP that he has now returned to his work on the X-ray study of proteins at the Cavendish as his military service and the war have ended. Requests LP place him on the reprint list. Looks forward to LP's coming stay at Oxford. [Letter from LP to Dr. John C. Kendrew January 22, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.16, file:(Kendrew, John)]
  • Letter from I. I. Rabi, Columbia University, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter and recommendations to come work at Cal Tech. States he will think it through. [Letter from LP to I. I. Rabi December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #325.1]
  • Letter from John T. Edsall, Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, to LP RE: Strongly recommends Dr. I. Herbert Scheinberg, and describes Scheinberg's relevant education and experience in the biochemical sciences. Worries about Scheinberg going to Caltech during a year when LP is going to be gone. [Letter from LP to Dr. John T. Edsall December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. E. Robinson Assistant Director of Research, Swift & Co., RE: Thanks Robinson for the letter and understands that the amount requested as a grant is too large for Swift & Co. at that time. [Letter from Dr. H. E. Robinson to LP December 6, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Oscar K Rice. Thanks Rice for copy of his letter to Murphy. Hopes Oscar continues with campaign to get ACS out of politics. [Letter from Rice to LP, 11-27,46]. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Letter from LP to Professor Edmund W. Sinnott RE: LP is pleased to say that there is a chance he can come to New Haven on October 17th. Explains that he has made a request to the Eastman Trust for a change in his schedule. [Sinnott's letter: December 7, 1946, Sinnott's reply: December 16, 1946] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Notice of Authorization of Official Travel from the U.S. Department of State to LP RE: Gives a $10 per diem allowance for travel to attend meetings of a confidential nature between January 1, 1947 and March 31, 1947 between the cities of Pasadena, Washington, D.C., New York, and Cambridge. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • Telegram from LP to Beryl Gilman, Technical America, RE: States “I accept membership your board of contributing editors. Linus Pauling.” [Letter from Beryl Gilman to LP December 4, 1946, telegram from Beryl Gilman to LP December 12, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.11]
  • Writes cheque to “Peter Van Dalkenburgh. Two portraits” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

December 11
  • Letter from D.C. Martin, General Secretary, The Chemical Society, to LP RE: Informs him of the Centenary Celebration of the society will occur on July 15th - 17th, 1947. Encloses a provisional program. Encourages him to send his acceptance without delay, so as to facilitate the securing of accommodations. [Letter from LP to Martin December 28, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.6, file:(The Chemical Society, 1946-1947, 1972-1973, 1977, 1980, 1983)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. W. F. H. M. Mommaerts, Institute of Medical Chemistry, Beirut, RE: Sends the requested reprints and wished him luck on his research with the hydrogen bond in proteins. Mentions the crustal structure research that Dr Corey is working on in their lab. [Letter from Mommaerts July 8, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.13, file:(M: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Lawrence O. Brockway, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Discusses the problems surrounding election diffraction work of gases, and mentions a ASXRED meeting. States they will need assistance in funding Dr. Leslie E. Sutton's trip to the U.S. Encloses a list of discussion questions for the Gas Electron Diffraction Clinic. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence O. Brockway December 17, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #370.8]
  • Letter from Leo Szilard, Atomic Scientists of Chicago, Inc., to LP RE: Asks LP to stop and spend a few hours with him in Chicago on LP's trip to Boston so they can discuss the use of funds for the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. [Letter from LP to Dr. Leo Szilard December 17, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #372.1]
  • Letter from Otto Kay, to Dr. H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE: Thanks him for sending the copies of his correspondence. Remarks on it.
  • Plan of Operations drafted by the Executive Committee of the National Committee on Atomic Information. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.031

December 12
  • Lecture notes for Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with applications to chemistry - Lecture 12: The Equation in r [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Letter from C. Gardner Swain, Dept. of Chemistry, MIT, to LP RE: Discusses Kenneth Hedberg's research, including technical details and molecular drawings. States he is currently teaching at course on advanced analytical methods, and discusses what he will be doing in the near future at MIT. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from John Cromwell to Council Member.' Informs that a special meeting of the Executive Council has been called for Tuesday, December 17th at the HICCASP Office. LP Peace: Box 4.012, Folder 12.7
  • Telegram from Beryl Gilman, Technical America, to LP RE: Thanks LP for accepting and asks him to send a glossy photo of himself. [Telegrams from LP to Beryl Gilman December 10, 1946, from Beryl Gilman to LP December 17, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence:#410.11]
  • Writes cheque to "David Aisawa," $42.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Simpson's," $14.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms” $9.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “The New Republic. One years subscription” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 13
  • Entry in Calendar: “ACS Meeting LA Dr. 8:30” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Arthur S. Meyer to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that he has contributed in May and he would be glad to contribute again around the same time next year if the committee will communicate with him them. [Letter from Meyer to Einstein, June 12, 1946, Letter from Meyer to Einstein, January 23, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.6
  • Letter from Edward Mosk, Chair, Executive Board, National Citizens Political Action Committee, Southern California, to LP RE: Discusses the planned meeting to discuss the merging of the NCPAC and other voter's leagues. Asks LP fill out and return the attached sheet with his opinions. (Note under text: “ret'd 9/16/46) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.13, File: (N: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Max T. Rogers, Dept. of Chemistry, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his suggestions on the magnetic anisotrophy and tellurium dibromide papers and states that he has made the revisions. Discusses some of the finer points regarding aromatic hydrocarbons and Pascal constants, and encloses a chart of the specific information. [Letter from Max T. Rogers to LP February 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.7]

December 14
  • Letter from Alvin Wilder, President, Hollywood Community Radio Group to LP RE: States that a mistake was made in their original correspondence with LP requesting participation as member of Advisory Council. It had been stated that the Group was a non-profit organization but it is in fact a profit-making organization. [Letter from Alvin Wilder to LP August 29, 1946] [Letter from LP to Alvin Wilder December 17, 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 Margaret C. McCulloch to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Expresses her respect for Dr. Einstein and his work. Also shares her desire for peace and expresses her support of the committee and wishes for its success. [Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to McCulloch, January 21, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5

December 15
  • Entry in Calendar: “Coleman Concert Van Neil Dinner 6.30 Shirleys rented some trailer space $25” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Donald H. Maxwell to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation to the committee and shares that he has been a regular supporter of World Federalists and Students for Federal World Government. Also asks if they are affiliated with the Federation of American Scientists. [Letter from Fry to Maxwell, January 6, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4

December 16
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP informs Freeman that he is over halfway finished with his manuscript, and that he has decided to hire Roger Hayward to do the illustrations for the book. He proposes to transfer .5% of his royalties to Hayward in payment, and thinks the matter should be settled as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Luncheon - McMillans” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Height-Weight Record for Crellin Pauling. Height 52.7 Inches, Weight 66.0 Pounds, Gained since Sept 1946, .4 inches, 2.0 pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.2]
  • Letter from Chas. A. Pestor, Southern Pacific Co., to LP RE: States that their dining cars are supposed to allow an omelet to be served in lieu of meat or fish, and asks with which train LP had this problem. Thanks LP for calling the matter to their attention. [Letter from Chas. A. Pester to LP November 16, 1946, and letter from LP to Mr. Charles A. Pestor December 17, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1946), #377.16]
  • Letter from Dr. J. L. Amorós, Universidad de Barcelona, to LP RE: inquires if he could work at the laboratory with LP specifically concerning the calculations of reticular energies and molecular resonance in crystals. [Letter from LP to Amorós January 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott RE: Sinnott thanks LP for his letter and is glad to learn there is a chance he can make it to New Haven on the original date. [LP's letter: December 10, 1946, LP's reply: January 2, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from Mrs. William L. M. Burke, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to David M. Liberson. Thanks him on the behalf of Dr. Einstein for his donation and article, and informs him that Dr. Einstein has requested he regularly receive the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Letter from Liberson to Burke, November 16, 1946]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3

December 17

December 18
  • Chemistry 226a. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Final Examination. Books and notes are not to be used. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.2]
  • Entry in Calendar: “Concert Paganini” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Martin Kilpatrick, Secretary and Treasurer, Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, ACS, to LP RE: Asks for LP's suggestions on content and speakers for a symposium on metals to be held at the fall division meeting. Asks LP to contribute to the symposium if he has not yet left for England by September. [Letter from LP to Kilpatrick December 31, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.11, file:(K: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from Harold W. Schneider, to LP. RE: Is in complete accordance with his view. Asks how he can become a member of the ICCASP. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP. Encloses a promissory note for $1500 due one year from the date of the issuance of stock. Tells LP that he is trying to finish the work relating to the stock issue as soon as possible and discusses the work of George Beadle and Paul Hanna of Stanford. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.009
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE:Freeman would like to have at least two copies of LP's unfinished manuscript as well as a statement of what more is to come and what changes have yet to be made. He informs LP that he will match LP's .5% royalty to the illustrator, Hayward, thus making Hayward's royalties 1% total. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]

December 19
  • Certificate of Incorporation of the Educational Association of American Scientists. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.031
  • Entry in Calendar: “Movie” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from B.H. Sage to J.w. Glanville, CC LP, RE: Sage tells Glanville that his exam scores are satisfactory, but that his background in internal combustion engines and chemical thermodynamics aren't sufficient on their own. He gives Glanville suggestions for tasks he might accomplish in order to complete the qualifying exam in an acceptable manner. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Letter from C.J. Rudesill to LP RE: Asks that LP please cash or deposit the check of $300 that was mailed on September 30th at his earliest convenience. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.11]
  • Letter from Frank Aydellotte, Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to LP RE: Thanks LP for working on the California Selection Committee. [Preliminary List of Candidates 12-46, List of American Rhodes Scholar Elect December 20, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Memorandum from J.H. Sturdivant to W.R. Stott, RE: LP has asked Sturdivant to discuss with Stott an increase in the appropriation for the Chemistry Salaries of Assistants account. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]

December 20
  • Entry in Calendar: “Party Athenaeum” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • List of American Rhodes Scholars Elect - 1946. [Letters from Frank Aydelotte to LP December 19, 1946, from John W. Olmsted to LP January 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.5]
  • Memorandum from LP to Dr. Sage and Mr. Stott, RE: LP says he has discussed the matter of the overhead charge to Chemical Engineering in the Chemistry Shop, and feels that it would be appropirate to make a charge of $360 to cover a period of approximately 16 months. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Memorandum from LP to J.H. Sturdivant, RE: In reponse to Sturdivant's earlier memo, LP recommends that they purchase a new Beckman spectrophotometer, as well as two sets of Van Slyke apparatus and gas analysis apparatus, and that they repair the polarizing microscopes. He feels that it would hardly be worthwhile to equip the laboratory for spectrographic analysis, because it is such a specialized subject. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Radio Group Officials Linked to Communists”, Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1946. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.8]
  • Note from Will Dennis[?] on card with UC Berkeley Department of Philosophy letterhead to LP: Requests he look over and criticize a philosophical tract. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.11, file:(D: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Publication of the National Committee on Atomic Information: Atomic Information Articles on Disarmament and Control, NCAI Annual Meeting, Peaceful Uses, Emergency Committee, and others. LP Peace: Box 3.019, Folder 19.1
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $26.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. EH McMillan” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Whipple. Linus' tooth” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “EC Rosenau” $37.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $2.58 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “NCPAC book - manual of Practical Political Action” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “National Wildlife Federation” $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Pasadena Oriental Rug Co. Cleaning” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Polytechnic. Months lunches for Crellie” $17.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co” $23.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co” $7.14 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $18.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “T. W. Mather” $16.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $14.09 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 23
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Hayward has already started work on the illustrations and would like to know the size of the printed page for the book. LP wishes Freeman a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Robert E. Connick to Mr. Joseph H. Schaffner, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Informs him that Mr. Greene and his associates agreed to back the money raising scheme and will put on the dinner in San Francisco. Thanks him and Mr. Oram for the information on the program and policy of the Emergency Committee. Asks about the amounts of money associated with the fund raising in Northern California. Asks if there is any objection to him quoting Mr. Oram's statement as the Purpose of the Emergency Committee. Asks about the policy of the Emergency Committee with respect to Baruch's three main points. Outlines the general plan of the money raising program. [Letter from Schaffner to Connick, January 14, 191947] LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.031
  • Writes cheque to "Arderson Typewriter Co.," $7.23. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to "C.M. Ladbury's," $14.39. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Clifford Reed. 20 pounds of Honey. Tongue River Aprowes. Dayton, Wyoming” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 24
  • Entry in Calendar: “Mamma's Birthday Concert” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Louis Finkelstein, Institute for Religious and Social Studies, to LP RE: Requests he write a spiritual autobiography to be included in a book composed of 20 such pieces by important people in a variety of fields. Encloses an example piece. Notes that there is a March deadline and an honorarium of $75. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein January 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.2, file:(Finkelstein, Louis)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Oscar K. Rice. RE: Thanks him for a copy of his letter. Is not doing anything about it at the moment. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Farmers' Meat Market," $20.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.1]
  • Writes cheque to “AM Marquis. 25th Ed. Who's Who” $11.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

December 25
  • Entry in Calendar: “Merry Xmas” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Note from Dr. Raymond Daudel and Pascaline Daudel to LP RE: Thank LP for his letter and express their pleasure at LP's coming trip to Europe. [Letter from LP to Daudel November 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.6, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)]
  • Writes cheque to “Arletta. X-mas Brunch” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5]

December 26
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia, to the Committee on Foreign Compendia. RE; Informs him that arrangements have been made for Dyson to meet with the Nomenclature Committee. Assumes that the committee would like to attend. Would appreciate being informed of their wishes. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, Head, Department of Chemistry, to Dr. Otto Kay. RE: Informs him that it is the opinion of the majority of members of the Committee on Foreign Compendia that translating the Beilstein into English is an impractical proposal. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Jospeh Halle Schaffner to the Trustees and Officer of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, Inc. Encloses a confidential report from Mr. Wallace Hamilton about what he accomplished in Philadelphia. Also encloses a letter from Mrs. Henriette Durham and discusses her contribution to the committee. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.031
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman is pleased with Hayward's execution of the illustrations. He hadn't though of giving Hayward both a fee and a royalty, but will accept the proposition LP put to him. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman is unable to give LP the exact page design and size, but tells him that they will use a type page about the size of Hildebrand, about 4"x6 3/8". He wishes to know what LP likes and dislikes in format, and if there are any certain books LP finds very pleasing. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]

December 27
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner Athenaeum 0 Lunch Emilies” [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, Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Charles A. Thomas was elected President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from B.H. Sage to LP, RE: Sage asks if LP would like him to continue to forward progress reports regarding the transfer research underway. [Filed under LP Biographical, Academia; Box 1.021, Folder 21.3]
  • Letter from C. J. Hogan, Chief, Income Tax Division to LP RE: Verifies item on Federal Income Tax return for 1945. Correction warrants refund. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
  • 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, Mr. E.T. Anderson, and Dr. E.C. Pierce. Encloses a copy of their Progress Report No. 8 covering the period from November 8th - 12 27th. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

December 28

December 29
  • "Program for Political Action," adopted at first the National Convention of the Progressive Citizens of America. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.032
  • Entry in Calendar: “Dinner Valley Hunt Club” [Filed under LP's Daily Calendar of Events, 1946, 1958-1966, 1968-1970, 1973-1979: Box #5.012, Folder 12.1]

December 30

December 31