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October
  • Article: “October Meeting”, SCALACS, October 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.17]
  • Undated letter from Helen Alfred to LP RE: Requests that he prepare an article on the development and use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes to be published in the first pamphlet funded by the Peace Publication Fund. [Letter from LP to Alfred October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.13, file:(A: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Undated note from Don Yost to LP RE: Sends four pages of notes describing a new agreement to be drawn up concerning the radon plant currently in operation at Cal Tech and funded by Dr. Emery. (Note in top margin: “(Undated)” “(Probably October 1947)”) [Note by LP September 29, 1947, Memo from Sturdivant to Walter December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108.5, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)]
October 1
  • Letter [in Spanish] from Dr. Jorge Mardones and Dr. H. Schmidt-Hebbel, Secretaries, Cuarto Congreso Sudamericano de Quimica, to LP RE: Invites chemists from Cal Tech to the Fourth Annual South-American Congress of Chemistry to be held th 1st through 7th of March, 1948, in Santiago de Chile. (Note in pencil under text re: translates portion of text.) [Letter from LP to Cruz-Coke, Schmidt-Hebbel, and Mardones December 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: Encloses a manuscript of a paper on denaturation for LP's consideration before submitting it for publication, asks for any advice or comments, explains that Prof. Lamb has accepted the previous paper for publication in the JACS, and as he wants to order 400 reprints with covers, wants to know if he can charge it all to the Institute. Explains he is presently considering a position as chief of the Immunology branch at Camp Detrick, describes the job and says the only problem is housing. Adds that Stanley and Barbara Swingle stopped by on their way to Sweden. (Handwritten note at bottom: “P.S. I propose to publish the paper in the Jour. Biol. Chem. It will, of course, require retyping in their format.”) [Letter from LP to Wright November 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Britton Chance RE: Responds to his comments on the manuscript. Informs him of the family's plans for the stay at Oxford in 1948. [Notes from Chance to LP September 25, 1947, October 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #64.2, file:(Chance, Britton, 1947-1949, 1950, 1960-1961, 1968-1969, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1992, 1993)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Payton Rous, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Recommends for publication in the Journal of Experimental Medicine a manuscript entitled “A Search for Heteroligating Antibody, and the Significance of the Results to the Z Mechanism of Antibody Formation” by Dr. Frank Lanni and Prof. Dan H. Campbell. Mentions that the terminology usage has been approved by LP. [Letter from the Journal of Experimental Medicine to LP October 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Kasimir Fajans, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, RE: Responds that the change on page 71 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond from the first to the second edition is due to an error in arithmetic in the first edition. Goes on to again describe his calculations for the OH bond. Notes that it is important to attack chemical problems from various standpoints, and that he does mention Fajans' theories when teaching. [Letters from Fajans to LP September 20, 1947, October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.2, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)]
  • Letter from Verner Schomaker, Cal Tech, to Dr. Kenneth Pitzer, Dept. of Chemistry, University of California, cc: LP, RE: Gives the bond angle values for some amines. States that Ralph has returned his letters. [Letter from Kenneth S. Pitzer to LP September 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #359.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Reports that Olson, Orlemann, and Koch agree that the terminology regarding molality and molarity is not logical, but they are not going to try to change it in their series, goes over the meanings of each, thinks they have a powerful argument and asks for LP's decision to pass onto Frantz. [Letter from LP to Freeman October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Note from Lucy W. Pickett to LP RE: States she is taking a term off from teaching to visit other institutions and asks when a good time would be to visit LP and see his laboratory. [Letter from LP to Pickett October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Writes cheque to “Electrobox Corp” $71.49 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 2
  • Letter from Dorothy Loeb to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Thanks her for sending the pamphlets and request similar pamphlets to her friend. Also encloses a donation and writes she would be glad to receive any addition statements the committee publishes. [Letter from Ray to Loeb, September 8, 1947, Letter from Ray to Loeb, October 9, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Dr. Alexander Katz to LP RE: invites LP and others from Calif. Institute of Technology to the Pacific Chemical Exposition from October 21 to 25. Encloses tickets and a Monthly Bulletin entitled “Market Report, Dr. Alexander Katz & Co., (Essential Aromatics).” Note in the left margin: Please write and thank him for me. Did - P.R. Note in the right margin: Norman Davidson (underlined), may be going? Sticker at the bottom reads: See our exhibit, Pacific Chemical Exposition, San Francisco Civic Auditorium, October 21st to 25th Inc. 1947. [Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary, Department of Chemistry, to Dr. Alexander Katz October 7, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Letter from LP to C. Joseph Hyland, Director of Public Relations, General Aniline and Film Corp., RE: Thanks him for the 100 copies of The Rainbow, which have been distributed to chemistry students. [Letters from Hyland to LP September 17, 1947, October 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.11, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Doisy RE: Sends the signed re-nomination for Schwitalla. Discusses Linus Jr.'s wedding and their trip to England and Scandinavia during the summer. [Letters from Doisy to LP September 26, 1947, October 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. Lewellyn RE: Comments on Lewellyn's papers on strontium azide, paradinitrobenzene, and PETN. Suggests corrections for references. [Note from Lewellyn to LP October 9, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Mildred Hall-Schmidt RE: Says that he received her note but he has to rush off to Yale to give a lecture, and says he is trying to catch up on his letter writing. [Letter from LP to Hall-Schmidt August 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Theodore William Richards, Mallinckrodt Laboratories, RE: LP has sent Richards a copy of "General Chemistry," in which he has referenced her late husband. He thanks her for attending his lecture. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Felix Haurowitz RE: Inquires into Haurowitz's situation. Mentions that he has written Gucker regarding the position at Indiana University on Haurowitz's behalf. [Letters from Haurowitz to LP August 17, 1947, October 6, 1947; from LP to Gucker August 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #152.7, file:(Haurowitz, Felix)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. G. S. Forbes, Harvard University, RE: Comments on his paper on the silicon fluoroisocyanates, suggesting that an electron diffraction study could be done on silicon isocyanate. Request Forbes send him a sample of the material for this purpose. [Letter from Forbes to LP October 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Ernest O. Lawrence, University of California, RE: LP has sent Lawrence a copy of "General Chemistry" because he has referenced Lawrence's work, and asks Lawrence to please let him know of any changes he should make. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from LP to Roger Hayward, RE: LP would like Hayward to revise figure 2-3, and asks that Hayward look at figure 2-4. LP sees nothing wrong with 2-4 but would like Hayward to see if he overlooked anything. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to W.F. Giauque, University of California, RE: LP has sent Giauque a copy of his "General Chemistry," because he has referenced Giauque's work. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP will ask Hayward to revise one of the illustration, but sees no need to change the other. He also calls Freeman's attention to three more erros he has found within the book. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman accepts that LP doesn't wish to write an elementary chemistry book after the release of "General Chemistry," but requests that LP consider writing a "liberal arts" chemistry. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memo from LP to President DuBridge, Cal Tech, RE: Discusses the possibility of Dr. Melvin Knisely of the University of Chicago coming to lecture at Cal Tech in November. Suggests the $300 honorarium be taken from the special fund in Dubridge approves. [Letters from LP to Knisely September 24, 1947, from Knisely to LP October 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Note from Alan J. Perlis, Department of Mathematics, MIT, to LP RE: Informs LP that he accidentally took some curves and will have them sent back immediately. Discusses various professors' opinions on how he should construct his master degree thesis. Asks for LP's advice and approval for beginning work on his thesis. [Letter from LP to Alan J. Perlis October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
October 3
  • Background Material: The Nature of Metals, Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society, Los Angeles, [?] California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, Box 1947s.17]
  • Letter from Dr. Edward A. Doisy to LP RE: Discusses one of his students who is graduating in June and wishes to do postgraduate work, perhaps with LP. Thanks LP for returning the nomination form. [Letter from LP to Doisy October 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
  • Letter from Dr. Melvin H. Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests LP suggest suitable dates for Knisely's November lectures at Cal Tech. Sends his thanks to Beadle and Campbell, noting that he looks forward to discussing protein problems with them. [Letter from LP to Knisely September 24, 1937, memo from DuBridge to LP October 9, 1947, telegram from Knisely to LP October 20, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Ernest Lawrence, University of California, to LP . RE: Lawrence thanks LP for the copy of "General Chemistry" and says he looks forward to seeing him in New Haven. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from George S. Avery, Jr., Brooklyn Botanic Garden, to LP RE: States he needs more information from the Academic Press and will write to LP soon. [Letters from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., September 26, 1947, from George S. Avery, Jr., to LP October 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W.A. Noyes, Jr., President, ACS RE: Submits his resignation as a member of the Board of Editors for the ACS Monograph series. [Letter from Noyes, Jr. to LP October 22, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Accepts the invitation to dinner on the 10th, reports that he and AHP will be staying at the Nassau Tavern and thanks him for explaining about the Eastman Fund. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP September 30, 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 LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Suggests Professor Melvin Kaisely of the University of Chicago as a possible fellowship recipient. Also suggests Dr. David Waugh of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Telegram from George A. Baitsell to LP RE: Informs LP that the manuscript is badly needed by October 6th and asks him to please forward it today. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Writes cheque to “Clark Hardware” $14.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Pacific (Eastern Trip)” $596.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
October 4
  • Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. George A. Baitsell RE: Encloses a copy of LP's Silliman lecture. Apologizes for the delay. [Baitsell's reply: October 7, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Arthur J. Hill RE: On LP's behalf, she thanks Hill for the kind invitation but unfortunately will be unable to stay for the football game. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr” $15.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “American Civil Libertarian Union” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Arthur McKiney do Flowers?” $215.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Campions tree service” $13.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “F of the Huntington Library” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Farmers Meat Market” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Flora Jacob. Catress” $125.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Virginia Brown” $5.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Melvin Morse. Storneur? July 1 to Nov 1" $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Pac Tel & Tel” $22.49 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Parkway Ford Sales” $17.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards” $34.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $4.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Simpson's” $10.61 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co of Calif” $14.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Webb Sweard” $23.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 5
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, RE: States he does not know the dates he will be in Italy and France, but is sure he could come to a conference between winter and spring terms, or in early June. [Letters from F. J. W. Roughton to LP September 23, 1947, November 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
  • Manuscript Notes: “The Structure of Carbides” [Filed under LP Science: Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1954: Box #3.005 Folder #5.5]
October 6  (Ames, Iowa)
  • Correspondence: The Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.18]
  • Letter from Dr. Alexander Silverman, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh to LP RE: Congratulates him on the receipt of his honorary Doctor of Science degrees he received from the universities of Cambridge and London, and says he is only getting the recognition he deserves. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Invites LP to visit his department while in New York. Discusses his work and mentions the lack of research facilities and equipment. Sends a question on many-membered rings in solutions of large ring compounds. Asks who published LP's freshman text. (Notes in margins: “LP” “Answd”) [Letter from Lanni to Mislow October 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Letter from James Crowe, Executive Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Informs him that he has been nominated president-elect of the ACS for 1948. Asks him to review a biographical sketch to appear in Chemical and Engineering News. (Note in pen in top margin: “Answ'd - made additions and corrections.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Letter from Prof. Felix Haurowitz to LP RE: Replies that he will accept the position in Indiana if it is offered to him. Adds that he must return to Istanbul, as his leave of absence terminates in one week, and await news from Indiana. Asks LP to keep him in mind for other positions in case the position in Indiana falls through. [Letter from LP to Haurowitz October 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #152.7, file:(Haurowitz, Felix)]
  • Letter from R.R. Williams, Research Corporation, to LP. RE: Williams thanks LP for the copy of "General Chemistry," and says that it is a handsome book. He thanks LP for the reference in the first chapter, though he does not feel worthy to have been selected as such an example. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from Wilma Lloyd to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation and expresses her support of the committee's work. Makes suggestions for the radio programs the committee does. [Letter from Ray to Lloyd, October 22, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, folder 5.3
  • Letter from the Journal of Experimental Medicine to LP RE: Thanks him for the receipt of the manuscript “A Search for Heteroligating Antibody, and the Significance of the Results to the Mechanism of Antibody Formation” by Lanni and Campbell. [Letters from LP to Rous October 1, 1947, November 12, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from D. Troy Hails to Cal Tech RE: Requests information on the use of either ammonium nitrate or cellulose nitrate film in regards to potentially hazardous characteristics. [Telegram from Cal Tech to Hails October 7, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to "Union-Story Trust and Savings Bank," $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
October 7
  • Letter from Dr. William H. Eberhardt, Department of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, to LP RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Notes he has not yet heard from Taylor about the position in Jamaica. Sends further comments on LP's freshman text, adding that it is the color of the binding that does not please him. Encloses a scale of hardness of interest. Discusses his attempts at supercooling. Goes on to discuss the physical lab notes, noting that he has meant to write Dr. Badger, and that he would be amenable to a cooperative project. Mentions he is using LP's syringe injection technique for molecular weight determinations in class. Discusses the ACS meeting in New York. Sends congratulations for Linus, Jr.'s wedding. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt August 28, 1947, October 23, 1947] [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 George A. Baitsell to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of his manuscript and accompanying letter. The galley proofs will be available shortly. [Wolf's letter: October 4, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary, Department of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to Dr. Victor K. LaMer, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, RE: Writes that LP is in the east and she has forwarded the telegram to him in Indianapolis. (Note under text: “wire asking L.P. to address group in NYC some Wed. night this fall.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.4, file:(LaMer, Victor K.)]
  • Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary, Department of Chemistry, to Dr. Alexander Katz RE: Writes, in LP's absence, to say that LP will be unable to attend the exposition but that someone else in the department might use the tickets. Note in top right margin: Pac. Chem. Exp. (underlined). [Letter from Dr. Alexander Katz to LP October 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Letter from William [signed Bill] E. Vaughan, Shell Development Co., to LP RE: Discusses the finer points of organic peroxide reactions and asks for LP's response. [Memo from R. B. Corey to LP October 23, 1947, letter from LP to Dr. William E. Vaughan October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence:#425.3]
  • Telegram from Chemistry Department, Cal Tech, to D. Troy Hails RE: “California Institute of Technology does not make practice of giving opinions in cases of this kind. Suggest you consult consulting laboratory.” [Telegram from Hails to Cal Tech October 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to “Jack Ely. Cleaning” $7.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 8
  • Letter from C. C. Robinson, Sales Manager, Book Division, Reinhold Publishing Corp., to LP RE: States that they will provide free to each member of the American Chemical Society Editorial Board complimentary copies of monographs as they become available. Lists two such monographs and states they will send them at LP's request. [Letter from LP to Mr. C. C. Robinson October 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.12]
  • Letter from Catherine Schlegelmilch, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Beatrice Wulf RE: A copy of the book has been sent to Mr. E.K. Maun, Crellin Laboratory, but the copy was returned with the notation that the addressee is unknown. Schlegelmilch requests that Wulf find out whether or not Maun is still associated with the staff at Crellin Laboratory. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Dr. R. E. Rundle, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: States he enjoyed LP's last visit and asks for LP's opinion on a few different bonds. [Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12]
  • Letter from G.B. Heisig, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Sends questions on trivalent nickel chloride. [Top half with date torn off; date determined from LP response] [Letter from LP to Heisig November 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Kasimir Fajans, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Notes that he has included the copies of correspondence between Wheland and himself. Continues discussion of the calculations on page 71 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Adds that Wheland agrees with Fajans, and they would like LP to recognize their understanding of the “quantitative applications of the resonance theory to the structure of the water molecule.” Mentions that he is sending a second copy of “Electronic Structure of Molecules.” [Letters from LP to Fajans October 1, 1947, November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.2, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Lucy W. Pickett RE: Invites her to visit in November or early December. Mentions Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin will be in Pasadena during November and suggests Pickett visit then. [Note from Lucy W. Pickett to LP October 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Lou Robinson RE: States that they are probably very distantly related. Says that his family is from Germany while her's is from Scotland, and that his father was born in Missouri. [Not from Mrs. Lou Robinson to LP September 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.12]
  • Letter from LP to R.W.G. Wyckoff, National Institute of Health, RE: LP is glad that Wyckoff received his copy of "General Chemistry," and requests any suggestions he might have for improving the book. He thanks Wyckoff again for providing the illustrations of virus molecules. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Replies that he does not believe it is correct that all quantitative literature uses the old-fashioned terminology, and names a few examples. Feels that it would be best if Frantz used the new terminology and believes he will do it, thinks it would be nice if Olson, Orlemann and Koch used it but leaves the final decision with them. [Letter from Freeman to LP October 1, 1947, letter from Schlegelmilch to LP October 11, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Carl A. Lindstrom. Thanks him for his donation and support. Writes that if there were not so much suspicion and distrust in each other, the Baruch plan may work. Also encloses a copy of an article by Cord Meyer, which may be of interest to him. [Letter from Lindstrom to Scientists of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, September 25, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, folder 5.3
  • Letter from Priscella Roth, Secretary, to Wendell Latimer, University of California. RE: Informs them that LP is gathering information on Dr. Wyckoff and will send it as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary of the Department of Chemistry at Cal Tech to C. P. Sweetser RE: Say that LP has asked her to explain to Sweetser that they do not do the work that he mentioned at Cal tech, and suggests he try a commercial consulting laboratory. [Letter from Sweetser to LP September 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
October 9
  • Informal ballot signed by Wendell M. Latimer. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Bunnie Lanni, Secretary, Cal Tech, to Dr. Kurt Mislow, New York University, RE: Informs him that LP had already left for the east when his letter arrived. States that “General Chemistry” was published by W. H. Freeman and Co., San Francisco. [Letters from Mislow to LP October 6, 1947, October 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Letter from George S. Avery, Jr., Editor-in-Chief, Survey of Biological Progress, to LP RE: States the Mr. Jacoby suggests that they stick to the original plan to have Dr. Evans write an article on radioactive tracers due to the nature of articles by Dr. Evans and what the Survey of Biological Progress is looking for. Suggests having Martin Kamen write the article instead. [Letters from George S. Avery, Jr., to LP October 3, 1947, from LP to Dr. Martin Kamen October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Dorothy Loeb. Thanks her for her donation and writes that both her and her friend's names are on the committees mailing list. [Letter from Loeb to Ray, October 2, 1947, Letter from Loeb to Ray, October 28, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Memo from President L.A. DuBridge, Cal Tech, to LP RE: Replies that Dr. Knisely's expenses will be have to be paid out of the budgets of Biology and Chemistry, as the special fund will not cover his visit. [Memo from LP to DuBridge October 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
October 10
  • Correspondence re: x-ray diffraction patterns and associated data of assorted steel samples, John A. Fellows to LP [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1945-1949: Box #5.002 Folder #2.12]
  • Letter from A.O. Beckman, National Technical Laboratories, to LP . RE: Beckman thanks LP for sending a copy of "General Chemistry," and says he hopes that the book will be widely adopted. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from Bruns Lanni, secretary to LP, to Catherine Schlegelmilch, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Bruns apologizes for the inconvenience and assures Schlegelmilch that if they will mail the book again, they will see that it reaches its recipient, Mr. Eugene K. Mann. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from J. A. Campbell, Isotopics, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his nomination to the office of President of the ACS. Asks if he would like to make any statement which shall be published in the November issue of Isotopics. Informs him of the debates that have been occurring recently. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Encloses results from the informal caucus, biographies of Burns, Libby, Elderfield, and Sumner, and an informal ballot sheet. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Postcard from Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Tells how he has been in Ann Arbor for a few days with Dr. Fajans, says they reached no agreement but he now knows what the major point of dispute is, and says he will write more in detail later. [Letter from Wheland to LP October 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
  • Report on Thiamine Deficiency in the Calf. University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to vitamin B1: Box #11.067 Folder #67.1]
  • Telegraph: LP to I.F. Walker, Du Pont Co. RE: LP's itinerary for a trip to New Jersey and Connecticut [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.6]
  • Yearly Receipt on LP's Monthly Premium Policy from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America for $45.40. LP Safe Drawer 3, Folder 3.001
October 11
  • Letter from Catherine Schlegelmilch, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Acknowledges the receipt of his letter, reminds him that Freeman is in the East, but the letter will be given to him as soon as he arrives. [Letter from LP to Freeman October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Clark M. Eichelberger, Director, American Association for the United Nations, Inc., to AHP RE: Discusses the development of a world organization, the United Nations, to give a more balanced view of what is actually going on in the current United Nations Assembly. [Filed under AHP: General Correspondence, Peace and Political: Box #1.004, Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Dr. A. R. Miller, Royal Society Mond Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Discusses a question on the body centered cubic structure form of uranium, mentioned by LP in his book on page 413 and in a recent article in the JACS. (Note under text: “Eddie: How about this? L.P.”) [Letter from LP to Miller October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Esther Malcomson. Thanks her for her donation and support and writes that they are glad to send Dr. Einstein's letter to her relatives. Also encloses an article by Cord Meyer, which may be of interest to her. [Letter from Malcomson to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, September 29, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Telegraph: LP at Nassau Tavern, Princeton NJ [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.6]
October 12
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Yale's Sheffield School to Mark its Centennial”, New York Herald Tribune [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.28]
October 13
  • Letter from Colin B. Cowen to LP RE: Invites LP to lecture at ST. Andrews while he is visiting Oxford. Explains that the Society normally meets on Friday evenings at 5 pm but that arrangements can be flexible. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.29]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge to LP RE: Says that they would like LP to come lecture for the “Basler Chemische Gesellschaft” during his winter break at Oxford, gives the dates they meet, welcomes other suggestions, says he could help him get in touch with people in Berne and Zurich so he could do a lecture tour there, tells about their Chemical Society, and asks him to accept. [Letter from LP to Schlittler October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert Ballentine to LP RE: Informs him of matters at Columbia University and discusses details of two manuscripts on amino acid end group analysis and cyanide solubility. [Letter from LP to Ballentine December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from I.F. Walker, DuPont Company, to LP RE: Accepts LP's offer for him to visit the Experimental Station for a day and address the technical seminar on either December 22 or 23. Asks what LP's proposes the subject of the talk will be. [LP's reply: October 30, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
  • Letter from Leah R. McCune (Mrs. F. K McCune) to Dr. Harold Urey. Shares that as the program chairman of her Women's Study Club, she has the responsibility of selecting subjects they are to discuss, and this week she has chosen the topic of "The Army Taken Over" and will be using articles from the September issue of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Also encloses a donation, which is to be used to send The Bulletin to the Erie Pa. Public Library. [Letter from Ray to McCune, September 11, 1947, Letter from Ray to McCune, October 24, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from Sioek deVries-Dÿkhuis, Holland, to AHP RE: Thanks AHP for the package and shares news regarding the expectant birth of their child in November as well as the return of husband from his studies in England in November. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, N-Z: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Statement of The Scientific Sessions of The National Academy of Sciences, by Fred E. Wright. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Telegraph: LP at Mrs. Horton Briggs, South Merchantville, NJ [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.6]
  • Unsolved problems of structural chemistry. [Acceptance address for the Theodore William Richards Medal 1947, awarded by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society] Chem. Eng. News 25 (October 1947): 2970-2974. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1947p.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Morton Briggs," $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
October 14
  • Letter [in German] from Dr. Friedrich-Freska, Zeitschrift Für Naturforschung, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter and reprint. Discusses his attempts to recreate LP's antibody study. Notes that they do not plan to publish these results. Adds that he will send LP future copies of the Zeitschrift. Sends greetings to Delbück. Encloses results from his experiments and a reprint. [Letter from LP to Friedrich-Freska August 20, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Douglas Veale, University Registry, Oxford to LP RE: Says it is customary for them to confer a Degree upon people who are graduates of other universities, says the Hebdomadal Council decided to confer upon LP the Degree of M.A. with no fee, says that it will also dispense from him the registration fee in lieu of matriculation, and says he will be qualified now for full membership of the University when he comes next term. [Letter from LP to Veale October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, to Members of the Standing Committee on Meetings. RE: Attaches a draft of a report on the Scientific Sessions of the National Academy of Sciences. Will read it at the Business Session on November 17th. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from J. C. Lincoln to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation on the behalf of the members of the First Presbyterian Church. [Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to Lincoln, October 25, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Informs him of her search for a house for him and his family, says she has not had much luck so far as there are houses but not with the number of rooms he needs, says she talked to the Master the other day and he thought they might have to resort to taking rooms in a hotel for them, and says they should bring their own linen for their household. [Letters from LP to Bradbury September 11, 1947, October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Prof. A. Wormall, Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, The Medical College of St. Bartholomew's Hospital to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints he sent earlier in the summer, as they will prove helpful to himself and his colleagues, and hopes that LP will continue to send him reprints of all his papers on immunochemistry. Adds that he was sorry he missed LP when he was in London, but he will see him again soon when LP comes for his long stay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from Prof. George S. Forbes, Chemical Laboratory, Harvard, to LP RE: Responds that they have used up their pure material and hope to provide him with a specially prepared sample of silicon isocyanate at a latter date. [Letter from LP to Forbes October 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from W. C. Lothrop to LP, cc: Dr. Lamb, RE: Explains the confusion over the revision and publication of an article from Palestine. Also mentions his pleasant talk with AHP on the train and recommends to her a book review. [Letter from LP to Lothrop October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • Note from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Informs him of the earlier letter where he invited LP to visit his department. States that the invitation still stands and that he hopes LP can come before he leaves for England. [Letters from Lanni to Mislow October 9, 1947, from LP to Mislow November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Telegraph: LP en route to New Haven, CT [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.6]
October 15  (New Haven, CT)
  • Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to D. S. Lyman. Thanks him for his donation and encloses an article by Cord Meyer, which may be of interest to him. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Mrs. Theodore W. Richards to LP, RE: Richards expresses her heartfelt thanks for LP's kindness in sending her a copy of his text. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Telegraph: LP with Professor Arthur J. Hill, New Haven, CT [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.6]
  • Typescripts, Notes, Correspondence, Program, Newspaper Clippings: Chemical Achievement, and Hope for the Future, Silliman Lecture, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Writes cheque to "Peter Pauling," $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
October 16
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, Chairman, Chemistry Section, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Informs them of an error on the informal ballot. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Telegram from Robert W. Kenny to LP RE: Requests his presence at the conference to be held by the California Democrats for Wallace on November 2. Asks if he will serve as chair of the Foreign Affairs Round Table. LP's undated notes on conference program attached. (Note in right margin: “Ans'd yes.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
October 17
  • Letter from C. Joseph Hyland, General Aniline and Film Corp., to LP RE: Informs him that the 100 copies sent previously were extras from a printing error. Inquires if LP would be interested in regularly receiving 50 copies of The Rainbow every two months for distribution to chemistry students. [Letters from LP to Hyland October 2, 1947, from Wulf to Hyland October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.11, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Assistant Executive Director, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends LP a check to cover his travel expenses in coming to Indianapolis. Adds that the Kodachrome is $3.04 a package and he can supply it and any other accessories he needs for the camera while in England. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from Robert Cohen to LP RE: Discusses with enthusiasm LP's Silliman Lecture. Requests further information on the closing remarks and LP's optimism for the resolution of social problems in the future. [Letter from LP to Cohen October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Sheffield Scientific School, Centennial Convocation, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, Citation, October 17, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.6]
October 18
  • Letter from Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Refers to the postcard he sent to LP, says Dr. Fajans is a man with whom it is impossible to have a successful discussion, says he learned that the major point of dispute between them is that Fajans insist their structures of H+Cl- differ in what he calls the “quantum configuration,” says Fajans will not explain what the true configuration should be and so Wheland is stymied. Says that there is no doubt Fajans is very serious and believes in all his own theories, says he feels sorry for the man, and tells how Fajans is reviewing LP's elementary text for the Journal of Physical Chemistry so LP can look forward to a blistering review. [Postcard from Wheland to LP October 10, 1947, letter from LP to Wheland October 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Yale Honorary Degrees Awarded to Caltech Men”, Publication Unknown, October 18, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.18]
October 19
  • Letter from Dr. Francis Joseph Weiss, Special Research Consultant, Sugar Research Foundation to LP RE: Explains that he read LP's article “Unsolved Problems of Structural Chemistry” and his book General Chemistry, and so had the courage to write asking him what ion-exchange is. Explains his confusion at whether LP considers it purely chemical substitution, an electrochemical reaction, or merely an absorption process, adds that he enquired of the manufacturers of ion-exchange materials, but they never answered, and explains how the great versatility of the ion-exchange resins puzzles him. Asks for help in dispelling his ignorance. [Letter from LP to WeissOctober 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Writes that he has recently spoken with Gerald Oster, who will be writing LP about Rothen's work. Mentions his work with chromosomes. Inquires about LP's new book. [Letter from LP to Mirsky October 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
October 20
  • Document of the Federation of American Scientists. Discusses need for a Policy Statement and the United Nations and Atomic Energy. LP Peace: Box 3.018, Folder 18.1
  • Letter from Dr. Otto K. Behrens, Head, Bio-organic Chemical Research Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests to visit LP and the labs on October 30th, as discussed while LP was in Indianapolis. (Note in left margin: Pas. Conf. On Human Rights in evening. ok”) [Letter from Wulf to Behrens October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from Edmund W. Sinnott, Yale University, to LP RE: Thanking LP for his lecture and presence during the festivities last week. Will be sending LP photographs, under separate cover. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from Gerald Oster, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology to LP RE: Writing to LP about his views on Rothen's experimental at the request of Dr. Mirsky. [LP's reply October 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.2]
  • Letter from Harry Althouse to LP RE: Sends him copies of ‘Ausgewahlte Kapitel aus der Allgemeinen Biochemie' and asks his opinion. [Letter from LP to Althouse October 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.13, file:(A: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from John E. Pfeiffer, Science Director, Columbia Broadcasting System, to LP. RE: Asks if he is planning on attending the AAAS sessions in Chicago. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.4]
  • Magazine Article: “ACS Candidates for 1948", Chemical and Engineering News, Vol. 25, No. 42, October 20, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.17]
  • Telegram from Dr Frederick Sawyer, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Requests a copy of LP's speech be sent to the Washington office. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Telegram from Dr. Melvin H. Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, to LP RE: “Could speaking dates at Cal Tech please be arranged so I can leave Chicago November fourth or after and return by November twenty fourth? Cordially Yours.” [Letter from Knisely to LP October 3, 1947, telegram from LP to Knisely October 22, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
October 21
  • Letter from George D. Martin, Internal Revenue Agent in Charge to AHP RE: Encloses information of report regarding over assessment of Income Tax. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
  • Note from Lee Stellway to LP RE: Wants to know the chemical formulas of the new detergents. [Letter from Wulf to Stellway October 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
October 22
  • Certificate from Donald T. King, Director, University of Paris: City University, Foundation of the United States, RE: Describes the experience Mr. Camille Sándorfy has had with English-speaking Americans and guarantees Sándorfy has enough knowledge of the English language to take courses in the United States. [Certificate from F.St. Gimesi November 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
  • Letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes, Jr., President, ACS, to LP RE: Asks LP to consider postponing his resignation until the spring in order to help the new Editor, Dr. Hamor, transition into his job. [Letters from LP to Noyes, Jr. October 3, 1947, October 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Informs him that it is essential that a house be found in Oxford by November 20, 1947 or he will be forced to remain in California for the year. The time-frame will allow him to either find renters for his house or inform Cal Tech that he will be returning to work for the rest of the year. Goes on to thank Aydelotte for their visit. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP October 27, 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 Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Wilma Lloyd. Thanks her for her donation and thoughtful letter. Also writes that although the committee does not currently have any radio programs, but if they do, they will consider her suggestions. [Letter from Lloyd to Einstein, October 6, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from R. H. Dreisbach, MD, Standford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Asks if the method used for the oxygen meter could be used for blood gases. Would like more information if possible. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.6]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Send lab results from LP's visit, mentioning that the only remaining sign of disease is the slight proteinuria. Informs him that he will be sending three bottles of hemoglobin for osmotic pressure tests. Also mentions he has not yet heard from Bill Kerr of U.C. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Frederick Sawyer, Chemical and Engineering News RE: Informs him that the abstract of the Silliman lecture will appear in American Scientist and the talk will later be published in full by Yale. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Melvin H. Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, RE: “Glad you can come. Period in November suitable to you would be acceptable. Telegraph definite dates so Athenaeum reservation can be made.” [Telegrams from Knisely to LP October 20, 1947, October 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to “Astrid Backstrom to Oct 19th” $150.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 23
October 24
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to Lee Stellway RE: Says they do not make analyses on commercial products so they do not have the exact formula for the detergents he asked for, and tells him to consult and general chemistry text book for the formulas of various cleansing agents. [Note from Stellway to LP October 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from LP to Harry Althouse RE: Responds that he feels these publications seem to be of no great value. [Letter from Althouse to LP October 20, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.13, file:(A: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Mrs. F. K. McCune. Writes that Dr. Urey is currently not in Princeton, but her letter will be brought to his attention upon his return. Also shares that the interest in The Bulletin has continued to grow and they are pleased to hear of her enjoyment of her subscription. Thanks her for her donation and the news of her activities. Encloses an article by Cord Meyer, which may be of interest to her. [Letter from McCune to Urey, October 13, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, Dean of the College of Chemistry, University of California, to LP. RE: Informs him that the primary responsibility of the Committee is to recommend a successor to Dr. Lamb. Informs him of suggestions about a full-time editor, and of splitting the journal into narrower fields. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Comm Chest” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Brown” $8.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 25
  • Letter from Dr. K.H. Gustavson, C. J. Lundbergs Läderfabriks A. B., to LP RE: Requests LP comment upon a question concerning the interaction of aldehydes with proteins, especially collagen. [Letter from LP to Gustavson December 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.11, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to J. C. Lincoln, Camelback Inn. Thanks him for the donation and asks that he convey the committees gratitude to the members that contributed. Also encloses an article by Cord Meyer, which may be of interest to him. [Letter from Lincoln to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, October 14, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from J.B. Willis, Chemical Laboratories, University College in London to LP RE: Sends reprint of article by Dr. Mellor and himself on the magnetic properties of nickel complexes in solution, mentions that they discovered several very strange anomalies which were difficult to explain, and hopes to meet LP when he comes to University College. (Attached: “The Magnetic Susceptibility of Some Nickel Complexes in Solution” with handwritten note of top right of cover which reads, “To Professor Pauling, with the author's compliments.”) [Letter from Mellor to LP May 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred Mirsky, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Replies that he has received the letter from Oster concerning Rothen's research. Sends him a copy of the freshman text and goes on to explain his plans for future writing projects. [Note from Mirsky to LP October 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Oster, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology, The Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research RE: Reply to Oster's letter about Rothen's work, which LP has come to the same conclusions about as Oster. LP inquires if he would be interested in publishing a joint communication in Science concerning their views. [Oster's letter October 20, 1947; LP's next letter November 4, 1947] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Explains that the physical chemistry manuscript from Penn State was sent to him without a preliminary reading, hopes that it is not now an unnecessary chore, looks forward to seeing him before LP leaves for England. [Letter from LP to Freeman October 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Telegram from Dr. Melvin Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, to LP RE: “Will arrive Nov. 6. Can stay 10 days.” (Notes on telegraph: “Reservation made 10/27/47,” re: Knisely's lectures. [Telegram from LP to Knisely October 22, 1947, letter from Wulf to Knisely November 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to “Roland Van Howe” $16.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 26
  • Note from Dr. Britton Chance to LP RE: Continues discussion on catalase reactions. Mentions that he will look forward to seeing LP at Oxford in the coming year. [Letters from LP to Chance October 1, 1947, January 7, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #64.2, file:(Chance, Britton, 1947-1949, 1950, 1960-1961, 1968-1969, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1992, 1993)]
  • Note from William R. Coghlan to LP RE: Discusses formulas from LP's article in the March issue of Chemical and Engineering News. [Letter from LP to Coghlan 10-331-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1947)]
October 27
October 28
  • Letter from Dorothy Loeb to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Gives the correct address of her friend to add to the committee's mailing list, and writes her friend is eagerly awaiting for a letter from the committee. [Letter from Ray to Loeb, October 9, 1947, Letter from Ray to Loeb, November 8, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Dr. Homer W. Smith, Department of Physiology, New York University to LP RE: Tells how he started a manuscript entitled “Science and Society” but put it aside because it did not seem timely, feels it might be worthwhile to say things to the general public, sends it to a few friends such as LP to get critical comments as it is in large part an expression of personal opinion. [Letter from LP to Smith November 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Otto Beeck to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Hageman, a physicist from Amsterdam, would like to call at the Cal Tech labs on November 3. [Letter from LP to Beeck October 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Florence S. Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Chesse is sending some sample pages for LP to look over. Changes have been made to the proofs, and she would like LP's reaction. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W.A. Noyes, Jr., President, ACS, cc: Dr. W.A. Hamor RE: Responds that he will continue on the editorial board for Chemical Monographs until a successor can be found. [Letter from Noyes, Jr. to LP October 22, 1947, Letter from Emery to LP November 12, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Wendell Latimer, University of California. RE: Does not like the idea of a full time editor for the three journals. Opposed to having the JACS split into several journals. Likes the suggestion of Noyes for the Editorship of the Journal. Suggests other nominees. Shall not be able to attend the meeting on November 16th. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from LP to R. H. Dreisbach, Standford Medical School Department of Pharmacology. RE: Informs him that the oxygen meter cannot conveniently be used for studying blood gases. Informs him that Dr. Beckman, the manufacturer, has a hospital model, which is used for checking the partial pressure of oxygen in anesthetic mixtures or for oxygen therapy. Gives Dr. Beckman's address. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982: Box #13.003 Folder #3.6]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Returns the manuscript “Introductory Physical Chemistry” by Ralph P. Seward from Penn State under separate cover, explains that the manuscript is no good and there is no point in trying to fix it for publishing. [Letters from Freeman to LP October 25, 1947, November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Roger Hayward, RE: Freeman is not satisfied with what Hayward gets from LP's "General Chemistry." He doesn't believe that Hayward's share is adequate in return for his contribution, and says that he intends to make it up to Hayward as soon as he can. Freeman says that Hayward's lettering is uneven, but that he thinks it will improve if Hayward uses a stronger line. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Robert Kaizuji," $64.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Cliff Reed. Honey” $3.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Service League Calif Tech” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 29
  • Letter from George W. Markert, to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Thanks her for her letter and the literature sent. Expresses his opinions regarding war and the present atomic energy situation. [Letter from Ray to Markert, October 28, 1947, Letter from Ray to Markert, November 10, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D.A. Wells, Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati RE: Regrets that he has no special information relating to the theoretical calculation of percentage transmission of infrared radiation by crystals, and explains there is nothing he can add to the available material in the literature. [Letter from Wells to LP October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. Evelyn Hutchinson, Department of Zoology, Yale University, RE: Comments on Hutchinson's piece in the American Scientist. Sends two related reprints. Mentions the treatment of the Leuchs reaction by Woodward and Schramm. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago RE: Says he was glad to receive Wheland's letter on Dr. Fajans, says he has known him for a long time and not indulged in many arguments with him, and thinks it will be interesting to see what he writes in review of LP's freshman text. [Letter from Wheland to LP October 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. C. C. Robinson, Book Division, Reinhold Publishing Corp., RE: States he would like a copy of Chemistry of Organic Cyanogen Compounds, but would not like a copy of Flame proofing Textile Fabrics. [Letter from C. C. Robinson to LP October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.12]
  • Letter from LP to Roger J. Williams, University of Texas. RE: Will not attend the Academy meeting on November 17th. Favorably disposed toward his proposed resolution. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP requests that Freeman send him an interleaved copy of the book so that he might makes notes for the next revision. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Max Barsh to LP RE: Requests that LP give a lecture on the topic of “What Should the Graduate Students be Thinking About Today” for the Graduate Student Association at UCLA. Suggests dates and possible titles. [Letter from LP to Barsh November 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Peyton Rous, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: States that they were interested in the paper by LP, Dr. Lanni, and Prof. Campbell, but they cannot publish it. States that the information LP related about Landsteiner was published in the obituaries and he is sending LP a reprint. [Letter from LP to Peyton Rous November 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.9]
  • Telegram from Louise Grondahl, League of Women Voters, and Ray Ellickson, Association of Portland Scientists, to LP RE: Request LP come speak at their Atomic Energy Week November 30 through December 7. (Note above text re: draft of LP's reply stating he will be unable to attend.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $14.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
October 30
  • Copy of a letter from Dr. Arthur F. Coca, Journal of Immunology, to Dr. David Pressman, The Sloan-Kettering Institute, RE: Proposes a new title for the article that Pressman has submitted for publication. [Letter from Pressman to LP November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.7, file:(Pressman, David)]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, LP's Secretary to Dr. Otto Beeck RE: Informs him that LP would be glad to show Dr. Hageman around the labs. [Letter from Beeck to LP October 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. William F. Giauque, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending him a copy of his General Chemistry text. Comments on the book, mentioning the notes and the quality of the illustrations. Sends criticisms and corrections as well. (Notes in top margin: “Mr. Freeman - please return!” “Thanks - Delightful F”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.8, file:(Giauque, William F.)]
  • Letter from E. T. Bell to LP RE: Invites him to a dinner on November 8th to discuss matters of policy for the Southern California chapter for the National Academy of the Sciences. (Note in pencil: “Answered no. sent letter.”) [Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Bell] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Colin B. Cowen RE: LP is pleased to accept the invitation to speak before the St. Andrews University Chemical Society and believes that it will be possible to arrange this for next Spring. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.29]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman, The Sloan-Kettering Institute, RE: Replies that he is pleased Pressman's research with Dr. Rhoads is progressing, and requests to see manuscripts when completed. Mentions that Bulman, a new graduate student, is helping him with the hapten inhibition research. Adds that his recent trips to New York for the Guggenheim meetings have been to short for him to visit Pressman. [Letters from Pressman to LP October 27, 1947, November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.7, file:(Pressman, David)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I.F. Walker, DuPont Company, RE: LP reports that he is almost certain he will be able to spend December 23rd in Wilmington. Asks for Walker's advice as to the subject of his address. [Walker's letter: October 13, 1947, Walker's reply: November 18, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Elizabeth Lowry. Thanks her for her card and the list of names to add to their mailing list. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Marion A. Murphy, Washington University, RE: "General Chemistry," by LP, was published by W.H. Freeman and Co. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W.F. Giauque, University of California, to LP . RE: Giauque thanks LP for the copy of "General Chemistry," pointing out that he especially liked the notes in fine print and the illustrations. He points out a couple minor errors. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from Walter Adams, Secretary, Inter-University Council for Higher Education in the Colonies, to LP RE: Informs him that Dr. Eberhardt, who LP recommended, was not selected for the position at the University College of the West Indies. [Letter from LP to Eberhardt August 14, 1947, from Eberhardt to LP December 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.3, file:(Eberhardt, William H., 1946, 1947, 1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956, 1961-1963, 1971, 1981, 1983, 1991)]
  • Manuscript: No Title, [re: loyalty oaths and un-American activities] Pasadena Conference on Human Rights, Scott Methodist Church, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.20]
  • letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to John Behnke, Harvard University, cc LP, RE: Freeman has spoken to LP about a more elementary chemistry text for the series, and Freeman is interested in Bricker, a scientist proposed by Behnke. He intends to ask LP's opinion of the man as a possibility. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
October 31
  • Bank of America deposit slip for CIT check for $691.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to C. Joseph Hyland, General Aniline and Film Corp., RE: Thanks him for his letter on behalf of LP. Adds that the department would like to receive 6 copies of the publication whenever it comes out. [Letter from Hyland to LP October 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.11, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. Hans Kuhn, Physikalisch-Chemische Anstalt, Der Universität Basel, to LP RE: Asks to finish their bond orbital work while LP is in England next year, perhaps from February through April. Mentions his mother is recovering from her illness and sends greetings to the Paulings. [Letter from LP to Kuhn November 4, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199.14, file:(Kuhn, Hans)]
  • Letter from Dr. Martin Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, to LP RE: Writes that he has been invited to the April symposium in Paris by Dr. G. Teissler. Discusses his worries about being able to attend, as the State Department has confiscated his passport. Goes on to discuss the nature of his problems with the government - he has been accused of being part of a Russian spy ring. Asks if LP or the Rockefeller foundation could help him get his passport back in time for the symposium. [Letters from LP to Kamen September 27, 1947, November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Douglas Veale, Thanks him for his letter, says he is pleased to receive the degree of M.A., thanks the Hebdomadal Council for voting to confer the degree upon him without fee and letting him matriculate instead of pay the registration fee, and adds that he is looking forward to coming to Oxford. [Letter from Veale to LP October 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge RE: Hopes it is possible for him to accept their invitation to lecture for their Chemical Society, gives the dates of his arrival in January, offers a visit during late March and early April, and suggests they wait on making a decision until he has arrived at Oxford. [Letters from Schlittler to LP October 13, 1947, December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin Kamen, Dept. of Chemistry, Washington University, RE: Asks Kamen to write an article for the Survey of Biological Progress, describes the purpose of the Survey, and describes the guidelines for the article and compensation. [Letters from George S. Avery, Jr., to LP October 9, 1947, from LP to Prof. Robley D. Evans November 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from LP to Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP is sending back the sample pages Chesse sent, and thinks the changes she made to the running heads are good. He brings up a small point that troubles him regarding the font size. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Asks her to send letters by Air Mail since they have such a short amount of time left, asserts that she has probably received Dr. Aydelotte's letter by now, apologizes that November 20 is the day where they decide whether to come to Oxford or not, says it is not possible for them to live in hotel rooms and hopes the Eastman Trust will provide a house. [Letter from Bradbury to LP October 14, 1947, letter from LP to Bradbury November 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to R. P. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Thanks him for his kindness to them during their summer visit, tells about his steamship reservations, tells him there is a good chance that they will not come this winter as they have no accommodations yet and his circumstances are such that he can not spend the winter in hotel rooms, and says it would be a great disappointment if they had to give up the stay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Robert Cohen RE: Thanks him for the letter and responds that his optimism is due entirely to the existence of those like Cohen who realize the social problems and are working toward their resolution. [Letter from Cohen to LP October 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to William R. Coghlan RE: Discusses the atomic hydrogen concept and other topics addressed in Coghlan's letter. [Letter from Coghlan to LP October 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Prof. Tokunosuke Watanabe, Chemical Laboratory of the Osaka Imperial University to LP RE: Thanks him for his kind letter and the supplementary notes on the punched card method, adds that they expect to find them very helpful in their crystal structure determinations. [Letter from LP to Watanabe September 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Dr. Clark E. Bricker, John Hopkins Univeristy, cc: LP . RE: Freeman has heard that Baxter is collaborating on a textbook for general chemistry, and expresses his interest in the project. He says that his chemistry series needs a somewhat simpler chemistry text to compliment LP's rather more complex text. He asks if he might be able to see Bricker's manuscript.[Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Magazine Cover: “The four Silliman Lecturers who gave principal addresses during Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School Centennial...”, Science, Vol. 106, No. 2757, October 31, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Oct 31 ‘47) for $691.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]