Click on a day for specific listings and a related image.

May
  • Article: “Determination Keynotes Convention — Delegates Register Demand for Quick Completion of Rural Power Objective”, Rural Electrification, May 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Magazine Article: “Extracts from an Address by Dr. Linus Pauling”, vol 5, no. 8, (May 1947): 35. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.12]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Scientist Honored”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.13]
  • Writes cheque to “Edison Co” $24.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Leota Wegel” [no amount] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 1  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. H. Thirkill, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Cambridge, RE: Informs him that AHP will also attend the luncheon on June 12th. [Letter from Thirkill to LP March 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.6, file:(The Chemical Society, 1946-1947, 1972-1973, 1977, 1980, 1983)]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Dr. Lillian R. Lieber, Department of Mathematics, Long Island University. Writes to inform her that they recently received a donation from a young man who heard her read Dr. Einstein's open telegram appeal for funds in Chicago, and thanks her for her hard work. [Letter from Lieber to Ray, May 9, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests he review the manuscript entitled “Electron Deficient Compounds. II. Relative Energies of Half Bonds” by Dr. Rundle, especially in light of the new correspondence enclosed and the Stosick manuscript. States that he realizes that this letter will arrive while LP is in Boston. (Notes in right margin by LP: discusses manuscript.) [Letter from LP to Lamb May 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Writes cheque to "Hay Adams House," $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]

May 2  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Professor L.H. Farinholt, Columbia University, RE: LP is in the East and is unable to respond to Farinholt's letter, so Wulf has forwarded it to the publisher, W.H. Freeman. She feels sure that Freeman will be able to provide Farinholt with the proofs he requested. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to W.H. Freeman RE: Wulf is forwarding a letter from Prof. Farinhelt at Columbia to Freeman and LP, and hopes that Freeman can send him some proofs right away. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Writes cheque to "Ray Adams House," $44.91. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “R. Davis Gardener. 3 days” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 3  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. To LP RE: Congratulates LP for being selected to receive the Theodore William Richards Medal and regrets to say that he will be unable to attend. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7]

May 5  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Dr. H.D. Piersma, Director, Human Biological Section, Lederle Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends an older Type I Polysaccharide prepared by Mr. Greene as they have run out of the requested preparation by Mr. Beard. [Letters from LP to Beard March 17, 1947, from Clapp to LP April 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. L.E. Sutton to LP RE: Responds that he has reserved lodging for LP and AHP from June 13th-19th in Oxford. Describes the hotel where they will stay, the King's Arms. Mentions that he will spend July 25th through September 3rd in the U.S. [Letter from LP to Sutton April 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.6, file:(The Chemical Society, 1946-1947, 1972-1973, 1977, 1980, 1983)]
  • Letter from Dr. P. Mellor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Sydney to LP RE: Introduces John Willis, an old student of his who has been awarded a Research Fellowship Post at University College in London, and as he has become interested in problems dealing with molecular structure, resonance energy and basic strength, he would greatly appreciate meeting LP. [Letter from Willis to LP October 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to George Wills Beadle, CIT. RE: Invites him to become a member of the Advisory Board of the Foundation for a four year term. Informs him about the Advisory Board. Encloses their latest report. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Board of Trustees has reappointed him to the Foundation's Advisory Board. Hopes he can accept. Asks him to speak about the Board to Dr. Beadle. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Letter from Janet MacRorie to LP RE: The publishers have started receiving single-copy orders and wonder if such orders might make up a larger percentage of sales than they thought. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Jerome G. Locke to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Requests that 500 copies of "Only Then Shall We Find Courage" be forward to the Montana MVA Association, and in about a month the Directors will again meet and vote on whether materials can be purchased from the National Committee on Atomic Information. If funds are approved, they will help distribute them with their own literature. [Letter from Ray to Locke, 4- 28-47, Letter from Ray to Locke, May 16, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from L. A. DuBridge, President, Caltech, to LP, RE: DuBridge offers LP the opportunity to continue his appointment at Caltech under the new year-round plan. LP would be paid for research and school-related activities during the summer, and would be entitled to one month of vacation time. DuBridge describes the other details of the plan and also tells LP to consult with the Division Chairman or the Dean of the Faculty if he wishes to remain on the present nine-month basis. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
  • Letter from L.H. Lampitt to LP RE: Lampitt answers LP's questions regarding the Congress Lectures of the Physical Chemistry Section of the International Congress and informs LP that reservations have been made for at the Dorchester Hotel. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Freeman is beginning to get reactions to "General Chemistry." Sales are going up, even though some professors and chemists argue that the material in the book is too lightly covered or too complex for students to grasp. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]

May 6  (Boston)
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Gen. Lucius D. Clay, Commander-in-Chief, European Command and Military Governor. RE: Informs him that the Beilstein is a reference work which every organic chemist finds indispensable. Informs him of the vital need to provide paper to print the new volumes. Hopes they will use their influence to see that the necessary paper is allotted to this undertaking. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, to C. K. RE: Asks them to show attention to the Paulings while they are at the Rhodes House. [LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.6]
  • Letter from Frank B. Jewett to LP RE: Appoints LP at one of the representatives of the National Academy of Sciences at the 11th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry, in London, beginning July 17. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Letter from Ruth Mohler, Church Secretary, First Congregational Church, to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation on the behalf of the congregation and requests copies of the literature prepared by the Emergency Committee. [Letter from Ray to Mohler, May 8, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.006, folder 6.1

May 7  (Boston)
  • Letter from Prof. L.H. Farinhold, Columbia University, to W.H. Freeman RE: Columbia has decided to adopt LP's "General Chemistry" for all three of their general chemistry courses in the fall. They request 750 copies. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Stuart C. Dorman, Assistant Manager, College Department, McGraw-Hill Book Company, to LP RE: Sends him a complimentary copy of Winding's “Plastics: Theory and Practice.” Requests he send comments on its usefulness in instruction. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253.3, file:(McGraw-Hill 1947-1948)]

May 8  (Boston)
  • Letter from A.J.E. Welch to LP RE: Is glad to learn that LP will present a paper to Section I of the Congress. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Letter from Catherine Schlegelmilch, W. H. Freeman and Company to Beatrice Wulf, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech RE: Thanks her on behalf of Mr. Freeman for sending him a copy of Dr. Farinholt's letter, mentions Freeman wrote him last Saturday and says they hope to hear a reply from Farinholt soon. [Letter from Wulf to Freeman April 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Dr. G.H.A. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Mentions that Kleiderer is acting secretary of the group on insulin. Regrets that LP will be unable to attend the meetings, but assumes he will probably send Niemann. Includes some discussion on insulin. Wishes Lp and AHP a good trip. Adds that he and his wife will postpone their trip to England until conditions there improve. [Letter from LP to Clowes April 21, 1947, May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from J. Horace McFarland to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes not to worry about any mis sent letter. Also writes that he believes no one else can effectively speak out against atomic war except Dr. Einstein. [Letter from McFarland to Einstein, April 28, 1947, Letter from Einstein to McFarland, December 19, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Informs him that Mrs. Wulf sent Pitzer's remarks regarding the book to him, says Pitzer might change his mind once he hears about the series and wonders if they want his Quantum Chemistry. Asks if he met Hurley at Reed. [Letter from Wulf to Freeman April 24, 1947, letter from Schlegelmilch to LP May 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Richards Chemistry Honor”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Richards Chemistry Honor”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Richards Medal Given to California Chemist”, New York Times, May 8, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.10]
  • Writes cheque to "George Seatchard," $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]

May 9  (New York)

May 10
  • Letter from Dorothy Folts, Secretary to Dr. Oskar Baudisch, to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints which will be forwarded to Dr. Baudisch in Czechoslovakia. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg to LP RE: Thanks LP for the December 5, 1946 letter, and states that he has decided to spend next year at MIT working in Dr. George Scatchard's laboratory. Hopes he can work with LP in the future. [Letter from LP to Dr. I. Herbert Scheinberg December 5, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. William H. Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, RE: Thanks him for the picture and news on research. [Letter from Jones to LP April 19, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from Prof. Lindsay Helmholz, Department of Chemistry, Washington University (St. Louis), to LP RE: Sends a summary of his ideas and experiments conducted on the spectra of XO4 since he returned from Pasadena. Asks if LP will stop by on his way to England. (Note in right margin: “Answered 5/27.”) [Letter from LP to Helmholz May 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156.2, file:(Helmholz, Lindsay)]
  • Letter from Ruth Karr McKee to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that she wrote a fortnight ago about her interest in the work of the committee but her inability to financially contribute at the time , and since then, she has shared Dr. Einstein's letter with several other women, who wish to make a contribution. Also shares that the minister of the Community Church is also interested in helping the committee and is seeking to secure a fund from his congregation. [Letter from McKee to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, 4- 29-47, Letter from Ray to McKee, May 20, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Explains he has had one report on Franz's manual in chemistry, sends it enclosed and believes LP should look over Franz's manual himself. Says if LP considers it good, he will offer Franz a contract, presumes Franz will cut out the descriptive mater that might duplicate the textbook. (Letter reviewing manual included, unknown author) (Notes in pencil on bottom “Roger Hayward should make some drawings. He has some excellent ideas. Valence part needs revising”) [Letter from unknown author to Freeman May 8, 1947, letter from LP to Freeman May 20, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439. 5]
  • Writes cheque to "Marshall Field & Co.," $66.30. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Marshall Field & Co.," $75.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Caltech. Mag. Glass & projection” $56.94 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

May 12
  • Letter from F. A. Steele, Inorganic Research, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, to LP. RE: Asks if Patent 2,416,344 is commercially available. Requests a quote. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.6]
  • Letter from Millard Mayer, Chairman of Community Relations Bureau, to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that the Jewish Federation and Council has been asked to take responsibility for literature distribution at an upcoming Institute on International Relations conference, and is writing to request is if it would be possible to receive 300 copies of any literature they have? [Letter from Ray to Mayer, May 15, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter to LP from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Freeman presents a few equations and asks LP to have Hayward draw them as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling to Speak at Wallace Rally”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 12, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]

May 13

May 14

May 15
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Michael Heidelberger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Sends the address for Dr. Margarete Rohdewald in Germany. Mentions that Cal Tech has been attempting to get her a visa and come to work there. [Letter from Heidelberger to Wulf May 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153.3, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)]
  • Letter from C.B. Tibbetts, Chair, Industrial Mobilization Committee, to Members [LP] RE: Sets the next meeting at 9:00 a.m. May 26. Notes that Commodore R.M. Watt Jr. of the Navy will be speaking. Encloses response card. [Letter from LP to Tibbetts May 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.8, file:(I: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from G. P. Harnwell, Editor, The Review of Scientific Instruments, to LP. RE: Requests that LP read over the manuscript of an article to be published in the review. Enclosed article and guidelines for LP to keep in mind while reading it. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.5]
  • Letter from LP to F. A. Steele, Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co.. RE: Informs him that the gases he mentioned are all diamagnetic. Informs him that Dr. Beckman is in charge of manufacturing the oxygen meters. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.6]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Millard 05er, Chairman of Community Relations Bureau. Thanks him for his letter and writes that the Emergency Committee is glad to help in any way they can. Suggests he contact the National Committee on Atomic Information which has several publications to distribute, free of charge, and a list of their literature is enclosed. Also, they are sending 300 copies of John Hersey's article "Hiroshima" and Dr. Einstein's article "Only Then Shall We Find Courage" under separate cover. [Letter from Mayer to Einstein, May 12, 1947, Letter from Mayer to Ray, May 31, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from Raymund L. Zwemer to LP RE: Explains that the National Research Council, with the approval of the Chief of the Division of International Conferences, has made it possible to obtain special “Courtesy” passports for the usual fee of $10. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Letter from Ruth T. Power, Librarian, Purdue University, to LP. RE: Has received his book. Thanks him for his generosity. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Wonders if LP could do some investigatory work for him while he's over in England as he wants to establish an English branch. Mentions publishers to visit, believes LP can show the value of their list of names and their plans, and gives him questions to ask. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Memo from the Contracts Committee to President L. A. DuBridge, cc: Committee members, Dr. William A. Fowler, Mr. Stott, RE: Discusses the attached proposal detailing the installation of a production facility to be used by the Office of Naval Research at Cal Tech to supply synchrotron components. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Report on ‘An Instrument for the Magnetometric Estimation of Oxygen in Gas Mixtures.' Many notes as LP was asked to read over it. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Arletta Tournal. Advance” $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Alexander. April 9 to & including May 15 [in margin: “150 for 1 month. $5 St die 6 days”]” $180.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly. Tuition for Crellie & Linda” $204.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “R. Doves” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas” $6.29 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 16
  • Letter from LP to Doctor Y. Nishina, Institute of Physical and Chemical research in Tokyo, Japan. RE: Asking the professor in Japan about his thoughts on the person asking LP if he could translate his physics book into Japanese. He also sends his regards for some lost equipment and hopes the best for the professor. Then gives his whereabouts for the next year, so the reply would be sent to the correct place. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1935b.1]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Jerome G. Locke. Apologizes for the delay in reply and writes that 500 copies of Dr. Einstein's article, "Only Then Shall We Find Courage," will be sent direct from the printer. Also thanks him for his interest and support. [Letter from Locke to Ray, May 5, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Mr. Walter J. Murphy, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Asks that the first paragraph of his address, which was sent for publication in Chemical and Engineering News, be replaced with the enclosed copy. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7]
  • Memo from LP to Dean Watson, cc: President DuBridge and Dr. Koepfli, RE: Discusses the proposed appointment of Dr. Stanford Moore to the position of Associated Professor of Organic Chemistry. Discusses his qualifications and comments that Moore has been invited to come to the Institute for an interview. Adds that the funds for his appointment could come from the Mrs. Robinson fund as he will be conducting research related to medicine and cancer. Encloses bibliography of Moore's publications. [Telegrams from LP to Link et all May 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Propositions Submitted by Kurt M. Mislow for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Stanford Moore, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: “Could you visit next week. Expenses paid, and present seminar talk.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Correction required for 3 equations in "General Chemistry manuscript. Freeman requests that LP wire correction. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Writes cheque to "Ray Edwards," $9.57. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O Co” $8.81 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Telephon & Tel. Co” $11.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 17
  • Handwritten letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says he is swamped with encouraging reactions- Rochester and Rollins have both adopted the text, and several other schools are waiting to see the published text before they make a decision. He is anxious to plate through chapter 20 and print. He says that he is concerned about Guessman and Wuistein, and asks LP to phone them. He has enclosed papers regarding their artist in Germany, and wonders whether Stanford and this company together can bring him overseas. He is pleased with R.H. as an artist as well. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Broadway," $11.22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Leota Weigel," $18.53. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Pasadena Corset Shop," $10.25. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Southwest Museum membership” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Troy Service. Roy Edwards” $9.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 18
  • Letter from James F. McEvoy to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Requests Dr. Einstein read the enclosed bulletin for the People's Lobby and encourages Dr. Einstein to join because they too are working for peace. [Letter from Ray to McEvoy, June 2, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Writes cheque to "Mrs. Clarretta Alexander," $21.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]

May 19
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel, Retiring Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them of the names presented to the group for consideration for nomination in 1948. Lists the preferred candidates for 1948. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Dorothy Loeb to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Expresses her support of their work and encloses a number of names to whom she would like the article "A Policy for Survival" to be sent. [Letter from Ray to Loeb, December 15, 1947, Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to Loeb, May 24, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Informs him that he wrote the Rockefeller Foundation on his behalf hoping to obtain funding for the trip to Oxford, also mentioning the new Committee on Foreign Relations (Fulbright) program and the possibility of a Guggenheim fellowship. Describes he and AHP's trip to the Northwest, mentioning that he saw Carlson and a Dr. Grossman. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Accepts the appointment to the Advisory Board. Informs him of his plans. Regrets to say that he will not be able to see him for a while. Discusses Tom Addis' future. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Letter from LP to Marshall N. Dana RE: Thanks Dana for asking LP to write a guest editorial for the Oregon Journal and requests he send a copy if it is published. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.12, file:(D: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Carl A. Lohmann RE: LP thanks Lohmann for his letter regarding the presentation of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science at the convocation. In accordance with his request LP agrees to keep the honorary degree confidential. [Lohmann's letter: May 13, 1947, Lohmann's reply: May 27, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the manuscript “Electron Deficient Compounds. II. Relative Energies of Half Bonds” by Dr. Rundle. States that his identity need not be kept from Dr. Rundle, as they have already had correspondence on the matter. Suggests Lamb rely on the original referees for the ultimate decision to publish. [Letter from Lamb to LP May 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman wants to print some of "General Chemistry," and says that page proofs will do for those pages not yet printed, so that schools waiting to see the book can be sent a copy. Freeman includes various errors and corrections that need to be made to the manuscript. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memo from LP to Professor Chester Stock, Cal Tech RE: Verifies the statements he made about Tom Barth over the phone, gives his history and interests in research, says he is no longer interested in crystal structure work, says that AHP has a very strong impression that the Barth were interested in leaving Chicago and warns that this does not mean that Barth would take a second-rate job. [Memo from Stock to LP May 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Typescript: Atomic Energy — A Great Discovery, for Good or Evil, Hollywood, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.8]
  • Writes cheque to "Roberta Roberts," $36.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]

May 20
  • Invitation: The Nature and Meaning of Atomic Energy, Los Angeles, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.9]
  • Letter from Jose L. Massera to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that he received a copy of Dr. Einstein's letter from a professor at Standford, where he is currently studying as a Rockefeller fellow, and encloses a donation. Expresses his support of their work and suggests he contact one of his colleagues in Uruguay who will be interested in joining him in this task. [Letter from Ray to Massera, June 2, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Replies that he has read through the Frantz manual and has a good impression from it, recommends offering the author a contract and inclusion of the manual in the chemical series, suggests Roger Hayward make distinctive drawings for the manual and likes the idea of talking to Frantz to fit the manual closer to General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP clears up confusion on several errors found within the manuscript. Hayward is planning to start on the missing illustrations soon. Harvard still seems uncertain on whether or not to adopt the text for fall classes. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman has ruled out the Scientific Book of the Month Club, because he believes there is little chance of the present book's being taken. He recommends to LP a cultural text, Darrow's Renaissance of Physics. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]
  • Note from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Thanks him for his hospitality while he was in Pasadena, and asks him to visit him in London if he has a chance while at Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.13, file:(A: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to "California Institute of Technology," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "California Institute of Technology," $56.94. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]

May 21
  • Letter from Dr. A.H. Fiske, Vice President, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Formally invites him to the meeting on Insulin to be held June 23 and 24 in Indianapolis. Goes on to discuss in detail the schedule for the meetings. Attaches the suggested plan for the determination of policy regarding possible patents and publications resulting from the insulin research project. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank H. Hurley, Reed College RE: Regrets that his visit to Portland was so rushed that he was unable to talk with him about the second-semester text in quantitative analysis, as well as the possibility of collaborating with Orlemann and Rogers, mentions that Freeman is interested in this, and recommends Freeman's publishing company as well as his experience with them. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Asks him to provide a letter for him to take to England detailing his specific dietary requirements along with their medical explanation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Norman Carter RE: Thanking Carter for his kindness in preparing the wooden cube with inserted nails for his lecture on May 12th. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP rejects Freeman's idea of changing the word 'extrapolate' to 'interpolate' in the "General Chemistry" manuscript. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Predicts New Bomb Would Kill Million”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 21, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Sees Power for 100 Million Years in 1-year Atom Mining”, Los Angeles Daily News, May 21, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Telegram from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP approves a change of quotation in "General Chemistry" before printing. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • University of London, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, May 21, 1947. [Includes correspondence, magazine article] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Broadway," $13.84. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Sue & Virginia” $33.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 22
  • Bill from Stewart & Quigley to LP for Workmen's Comp Premium. $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3]
  • Memorandum from W. A. Higinbotham to Member Associations, Federation of American Scientists. Gives a brief summary on the day-to-day debate and action in the Senate concerning the National Science Foundation legislation. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.4
  • Writes cheque to "R. Davis," $27.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Jack Ely. Dry cleaning” $22.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 23
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Reports that various people in Oxford are looking forward to seeing LP in July. Mentions that he spoke with Dr. Allen regarding schools for the children and reports that most are full at this time and suggests that perhaps the Pauling children remain in California. In an attached note, thanks LP for his advice on taking vitamin B to improve his golf game. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte May 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956) and copies in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him that he will be in town June 4-5. Thinks that the question regarding Dr. Addis has more to do with the Rockefeller Foundation. Encloses some material for Fellows who want to get to Europe. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Letter from LP to C.B. Tibbetts, Industrial Mobilization Committee, RE: Requests he be removed from the membership of the committee as he has been unable to attend any of the meetings and will be shortly be leaving for England and Europe for an extended period. [Letter from Tibbetts to LP May 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.8, file:(I: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman requests that LP condense the sixteen page index of "General Chemistry" down to ten pages, citing binding issues as the reason. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memo from Professor Chester Stock, Cal Tech to LP RE: Appreciates his comments regarding Tom Barth, recognizes that he would need a high position, says they are interested in a younger man, explains Rankama did not seem to measure up and their boys were more interested in Sahama. [Memo from LP to Stock May 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Informs him that he is including the long-hand copy of a letter that he will send in typed form on Monday. Mentions that he did not write previously as he was still recovering from surgery. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Renewal Certificate of Insurance Policy No. 19668 for LP. Valid 5/22/47-5/22/48. Bill from Stewart & Quigley to LP for Workmen's Comp Premium. $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3]
  • Typescript of article from the Chicago Sun, "Stassen Would Invest in Peace." Informs that Harold E. Stassen wants the U.S. to set aside 10 % of its production to be used to make agreements for peace. LP Peace: Box 3.017, Folder 17.4
  • Writes cheque to "Jack Ely," $22.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “AoXRED dues” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Princeton Univ Press” $8.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

May 24
  • Writes cheque to “Piscilla Deale. Wool for socks” [crossed out] $8.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 25
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Warns of Bombs”, San Diego Union, May 25, 1947 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.11]

May 26
  • Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. A.J.E. Welch, Imperial College, RE: Forwards an abstract of the paper which he will present at Section 1 of the 11th International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Responds to his suggestions for funding, stating that the Guggenheim Fellowship might work well, but first his co-workers must finish up some previous commitments. He is also interested in the Committee on Foreign Relations program because it would provide for projects with a larger scope. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. Thomas Addis to the Ration Board in England RE: Describes LP's specific dietary needs as related to his kidney condition, especially his protein and caloric needs. Asks the Board, as LP's physician to facilitate the availability of certain food during LP's proposed stay at Oxford University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]

May 27

May 28
  • Letter from Bruce McDuffie to LP RE: Requests a copy of the address LP gave upon receiving the Richards medal. [Letter from Wulf to McDuffie] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Letter from Dr. Homer Adkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Informs him that he has wired his response concerning Moore. States that he recently discussed the appointment with Moore and encouraged him to accept the position. [Telegram from LP to Adkins May 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. Norman Davidson, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech to Professor Lloyd F. Malm, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah cc. LP RE: Writes at the request of LP to answer Malm's letter about the laboratory work of the freshman chemistry course, gives the list of experiments of the first half of the year, says second half of year is in the field of quantitative analysis, and notes that there is no close correlation with lecture work. Adds they have no method for having the students do experiments in structural chemistry, says they encourage students who do well in lab to attack a small research project, and hopes the description is helpful in planning laboratory work to go with LP's text. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Adrien Albert RE: Expressed his pleasure at seeing Dr. Albert during his stay in Pasadena and his hopes of accepting Dr. Albert's dinner invitation when LP and AHP are in London. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1.6, file:( Albert, Adrien)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank T. Gucker, Jr. RE: Thanking Gucker for his letter of May 3rd and states that he had a wonderful time in Cambridge. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.7]
  • Letter from Theodore M. Lichtgarn to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Requests several copies of the "Only Then Shall We Find Courage" and encloses a donation. [Letter from Ray to Lichtgarn June 6, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Harper Frantz, Pasadena Junior College, RE: Freeman is prepared to offer Frantz a contract for his general chemistry manual. He informs Frantz of the probable royalty and says that he must be able to consider revisions to the manuscript. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman wishes LP a good trip, and says that the book is almost ready to be released for final manufacture. About 20 schools are waiting to see the book before they make their decisions, but reactions so far make Freeman think they will have a larger sale the following year, because they couldn't print early enough to fully realize sales for fall of 1947. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman informs LP of the telegrams sent, regarding corrections to "General Chemistry," and requests confirmation from LP. Freeman also asks about a reference in the text and asks if it needs to be changed. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling to Get Degree at Cambridge”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 28, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.11]
  • Pamphlet: “The Nature of Atomic Energy and its Peacetime Significance”, speech by Linus Pauling, Conference on The Citizen's Role in the Atomic Age, Los Angeles, May 28, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.12]
  • Sends his approving comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Adkins May 27, 1947, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Sends Adams and his favorable comments on Dr. Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Marvel May 27, 1947, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. Herbert S. Gasser, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends favorable comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Gasser May 27, 1947, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. Homer Adkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE:
  • Telegram from Dr. Homer W. Smith to LP RE: Sends favorable comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Smith May 27, 1947, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. J.H. Northrop, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Sends approving comments on Stanford Moore. [Telegram from LP to Northrup May 27, 1948, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. J.S. Fruton, Yale University, to LP RE: Sends detailed comments on Stanford Moore's suitability for the position at Cal Tech. [Telegram from LP to Fruton May 27, 1947, memo from LP to Watson May 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman asks LP to compare two paragraphs in "General Chemistry," and requests that LP send rectification. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Will of AHP RE: AHP's will bequeaths all her possessions and property to her husband. [Filed under AHP: Biographical Materials, 1903-1969: Box #3.001, Folder 31.13]
  • Writes cheque to "Don Sharp," $23.56. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “HB Bennett Travel Agency. Remainder due on tickets to NY, London, Stockholm & return” $16- -.- -“ [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “HB Bennett. Travel Agency Tickets” $1630.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 29
  • Letter from Dr. Raymond Daudel to LP RE: Suggests May or April for the Congress in Paris on “Exchange Reactions on the Nature of the Bond.” Adds that another conference with a similar title will also be meeting, and that LP will probably receive an invitation to that as well. (Notes in pencil: “LP you promised to write M. Daudel about the attached MS. B.W.” “Have figures traces. Latter to M. Duadel explaining delay. “” to J.E. Mayer submitting MS.” [Letters from LP to Daudel April 18, 1947, December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.6, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)]
  • Letter from Dr. Theodore T. Puck, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago to LP RE: States his senior fellowship application has been granted. Requests that, because of LP's absences during most of the year, they set up a special arrangement so he could work with LP and Dr. Beadle for approximately one year. [Letter from LP to Dr. Theodor T. Puck February 11, 1947, from Dr. G. W. Beadle to Dr. Theodore T. Puck June 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. H. A. Clowes, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Regrets that he will miss the insulin meetings due to his trip to Europe. Adds that he is not certain if Niemann will attend, due to the distance of travel involved. [Letter from Clowes to LP May 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from Merritt L. Kastens, Associate Editor, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Richards Medal and promises to come see him in Pasadena soon. [Letter from Wulf to Kastens June 12, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #182.2, file:(Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Correspondence)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Beatrice Wulf, RE: Freeman requests that Wulf return to him some papers he lent to LP, and thanks her for her help in putting the book through press. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letters from LP [signed in his absence] to Dr's Marvel, Adkins, Smith, Gasser, Link, Northrop, and Fruton, RE: Thanks them for their telegrams. Informs him that he is leaving for Europe and that Cal Tech has not yet mad a decision about Moore, so he is unable to report to them. [Telegrams from Marvel et al to LP May 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from LP [signed in his absence] to Dean E. C. Watson, cc: L. A. DuBridge, C. Niemann, J.B. Koepfli, G.W. Beadle, RE: Discusses the decision to appoint Dr. Stanford Moore to the position of Associate Professor. Goes on to discuss the financing of this appointment and the proceedings involved. Suggests Prof. Carl Niemann be placed in charge of the process as LP will be shortly leaving for Europe. Encloses copies of telegrams with his opinions. [Telegrams from various scientists to LP May 28, 1947, letter from LP to Moore June 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “L.A. Told 500 A-Bomb Blasts Would Kill All Life in World”, Los Angeles Daily News, May 29, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.10]
  • Writes cheque to "Union Oil Co.," $27.12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “R. Davis. Gardening” $27.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

May 30
  • Typescript, Abstract, Correspondence, Notes: Discussion of the Structures of Sylvanite, Calaverite, and Krennerite [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1947a.2]

May 31
  • Letter from Millard Mayer, Chairman, Community Relations Bureau, to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that they received the 300 copies of Dr. Einstein's article "Only Then Shall We Find Courage" but they've yet to receive the copies of John Hersey's "Hiroshima." Also writes that they received a note from George L. Glasheen of the National Committee on Atomic Information saying the American Friends Service Committee has also ordered material for the Institute on International Relations conference, but John Hersey's article was not ordered, and they would still like to receive them. [Letter from Ray to Mayer, May 15, 1947, Letter from Mayer to Glasheen, May 31, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4