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November
  • Article: “Sheff Centennial Celebration”, Yale Alumni Magazine, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.17]
  • Article: “Statements by Candidates for President of the A.C.S.”, Isotopics, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Diploma for Camillum Sándorfy for a doctorate degree in Philosophy from University of Literature and Science (in Hungarian). [Notice from K. Laki s.k. November 15, 1947, Certificate from F. St. Gimesi November 17, 1947]
  • Magazine Article: “Honorary Degrees”, Yale Alumni Magazine, vol. 11, no. 2, (November 1947): 7. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.26]
  • Memo from J. G. K. to LP RE: “Subject: Penner's Report” Handwritten below: “I suggest for J, in atoms evaporating in cm3 per sec” followed by scientific equations. [Memo from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP 11-47, Paper on “Sublimation of Solid Elements” November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Memo from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP RE: “For your consideration.” Handwritten below by LP: “Jack: What do you think of this? LP” [Memo from J. G. K. to LP 11-47, Paper on “Sublimation of Solid Elements” November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Note from Dr. Robert Corey to LP RE: States that they will prepare a set of punched cards for Dr. Nowacki. [Letters from Nowacki to LP November 11, 1947, from LP to Nowacki November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277.15, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
  • Publication: “Candidates for ACS President”, Isotopics, November 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Robert Kaizupi” $51.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 1
  • Article: “Academic Freedom – A Test of Democracy”, National Lawyers Guild, The Open Forum, November 1, 1947. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — General, 1944-1979: Box #2.039, Folder 39.2]
  • Letter from LP to Max Barsh RE: Replies that he will be unable to give the lecture at UCLA due to pressing commitments related to his coming departure for England. [Letter from Barsh to LP October 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Robley D. Evans, Dept. of Physics, MIT, RE: States he does not want to overwork Evans and therefore thinks it best if Evans did not write the article for the Survey of Biological Progress. [Letters from LP to Dr. Martin Kamen October 31, 1947, from Martin D. Kamen to LP November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Thanks him for the copy of his new chemistry text, mentioning that he has already read a few chapters. Informs him that Bill Kerr is working on an appointment for Addis to U.C., but it is not yet a sure thing. There is a note on the envelope: “Just shipped to Oxidation-Reduction. Beginning to be illuminated, -oxidised, - de-electronated.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Writes cheque to "Astrid Backstrom," $56.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Astrid Backstrom” $56.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 2
  • Manuscript, Program: Discussion of Foreign Affairs, Democrats for Wallace Conference, Los Angeles, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.21]

November 3
  • Letter from Dr. L. E. Sutton, Magdalen College to LP RE: Says he enjoyed his visit to the States, talks about Schomaker's speaking during the meeting at Cornell, says he has shortened his course of lectures to fit with LP's, explains that they are in the early stages of reviving electron diffraction, and talks about the amount of work they will have to put in before moving into their new home. [Letter from LP to Sutton November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Dr. W. A. Hamor, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Thanks him for agreeing to remain on the editorial board until a replacement can be found. [Letter from LP to Noyes Jr. October 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from J. W. Barker, Research Corporation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the quick response to fill the gap caused by Dr. Du Nouy's death and mentions some of the details discussed with Dr. Zechmeister. Asks LP to give the materials regarding the Lectureships to Dr. Zechmeister that were previously sent to LP. Handwritten in the right margin: “This material has been given. L. Z.” [Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker November 4, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
  • Letter from L.J. Witts, M.D., F.R.C.P., The Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak on a few Wednesday nights of the coming term. [LP's reply: November 4, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches 1948s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. Marshall Chadwell, Rockefeller Foundation, RE: Thanks him for the letter about Vergers. Asks for advice on behalf of Dr. Martin Kramer, who has had his passport confiscated by the State Department but would like to attend a Congress in Paris next April. [Letter from Chadwell to LP November 7, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Replies that he will help Kamen to recover his passport in order to be able to attend the Congress on Isotopic Exchange and Molecular Structure in Paris next April. Mentions he will write to Chadwell at the Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Richards of the National Academy of Sciences. [Letters from Kamen to LP October 31, 1947, November 7, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Asks Addis to let him know as soon as he hears more from Kerr. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Kasimir Fajans, University of Michigan, RE: Continues discussion of the calculations regarding the resonance values of the water molecule found on page 71 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. (Note in upper right: “See mimeographed reports and excerpts of correspondence in LP Reprints file”) [Letter from Fajans to LP October 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.2, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)]
  • Letter from LP to Wendell G. Latimer, University of California. RE: Submits a biography of Wyckoff. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Martin D. Kamen, Washington University, to LP RE: States he is unsure if he can finish the article before the deadline, but will try. Asks about a point regarding radioactive tracers and stable tracers in Biology. Asks about LP's participation in the International Congress in France next April. [Letters from LP to Prof. Robley D. Evans November 1, 1947, to Dr. Martin D. Kamen November 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Replies regarding Ralph Seward's Physical Chemistry, tells him not to spend another minute on it as he would not publish it under any circumstances, hopes marking of inaccuracies by LP would only be called for when the manuscript was worth publishing and the author a bit slipshod on the details. Mentions that he is being called in to jury duty in two different courts. [Letter from LP to Freeman October 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman and Behnke are concerned about the problems with the laboratory manual prepared for use with LP's "General Chemistry." Freeman would like to know what LP thinks of having Lloyd Malm prepare an alternate edition. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman is pleased with sales of "General Chemistry," but warns LP that it may be too difficult for students. He thinks that they can count on selling about 20,000 copies by then end of 1948. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Professor John Timm, Simmons College, RE: Freeman thanks Timm for his professional generosity in providing comments on "General Chemistry." He hopes they can return the favor. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Memo from E. M. Johnson to LP RE: Invites LP and AHP to visit Deep Springs after the Trona lecture. Suggests Dr. Henderson could drive them. (Note under text: “Regret that appointment Pasadena prevents accepting your invitation. Hope to come later on. LP”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman is having an interleaved copy of the book bound for LP, and he will receive it as soon as it is finished. He doesn't yet know when a reprint will be necessary, but encourages LP to send on any changes he wants made. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Paper regarding “Sublimation of Solid Elements” (by S. S. Penner?) from LP RE: States that LP and J. G. Kirkwood have read “Sublimation of Solid Elements” and believe his equations to be wrong. Believes it would be a mistake to publish the manuscript. [Memos from S. S. Penner, JPL, to LP 11-47, from J. G. K. to LP 11-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Report on “Nutritional Studies with the Duck.” By D. M. Hegested and Richard L. Perry, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, and Department of Biological Chemistry, Harvard Medical School. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to vitamin B2, 1938-1976: Box #11.068 Folder #68.1]

November 4
  • Letter [in German] from Dr. K. Huber, President, Universität Bern, Chemische Gesellchaft to LP RE: Invites him to come speak in January, asks him to lecture for a group of chemical company presidents, gives him a few days to choose from, and asks that he reply soon so that they don't plan something else for the evening he wants. [Letter from LP to Huber November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Arthur J. Hill, Yale University, to LP RE: Reports to LP many of the fine things that are still being said about his lecture at the Centennial. He encloses a copy of Sinnott's talk and three photographs. [LP's reply: November 13, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from Bette Odets to LP RE: Requests that LP sign and return a petition protesting the deportation proceedings against Hanns Eisler which has also been signed by Dr. Thomas Mann and Dr. Albert Einstein. Enclosed: Letter to U. S. Ambassador in London from Composer's Guild of Great Britain. (Note in pen, top: Q? & petition signed.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300.9, File: (O: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. David Tyler to LP RE: States that he has been reinstated with help from Military Intelligence and the F.B.I. Thanks LP for his help in the matter. States he is resigning as soon as he gets an opportunity. Handwritten at the bottom: “It would be wonderful if you let us know when you are out this way - and let us play host to you. There is much to tell you. I wrote Sturt giving him the details of this outcome. David.” [Letter from Dr. David Tyler to LP August 18, 1947, LP to Dr. David Tyler November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, University of Pennsylvania Medical School. RE: Asks for help in obtaining a passport for Professor Kamen. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Lanni, Duke University Hospital, RE: Reports that Lanni and Campbell's manuscript has been rejected by the Journal of Experimental Medicine as a similar paper has recently been published by Landsteiner and van der Scheer. Asks if Lanni would be willing to publish the paper in the Addis Festschrift issue of the Stanford Medical Bulletin in honor of Dr. Thomas Addis' retirement. Adds that the people at Yale are still hoping that Lanni accepts an appointment there. [Letter from Lanni to LP November 6, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.10, file:(Lanni, Frank)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Oster, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research RE: LP has received proof an article he had written on “Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity” in which he had written about Rothen's experiment and feels that he has written enough about the subject and no longer wishes to write a communication with Oster. [LP's last letter October 25, 1947; Oster's reply to LP November 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Hans Kuhn, Physikalisch-Chemische Anstalt, Der Universitat Basel, RE: Agrees it will be fine to finish the project in Oxford next spring, but notes that Kuhn may wish to leave earlier than April 1st, as LP will be leaving for France on and Italy on March 20. [Letter from Kuhn to LP October 31, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199.14, file:(Kuhn, Hans)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker, Research Corporation, RE: States they will do everything possible to make the work of Dr. Zechmeister at Caltech to fit in with the lectureship schedule. States he has given the materials to Zechmeister as requested, and hopes he may be a lecturer in the coming year. [Letters from J. W. Barker to LP November 3, 1947, November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Justus Kirchner, Department of Agriculture, RE: Writes that while they cannot let him have a key to the labs, he is free to use the lab library during the normal operating hours from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and from 8 to 1 on Saturday. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor L.J. Witts, The Radcliffe Infirmary, RE: LP is happy to accept the invitation to speak at 5:00 on some Wednesday evenings during the term. LP suggests that he speak first on “The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Seriological Reactions,” or “The Magnetic Properties and Structure of Hemoglobin.” [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.18]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman would like LP's statement regarding the use of superscripts in chemistry, as well as usage of terms and abbreviations. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]

November 5
  • Correspondence: Atomic Energy and its Technical and Social Possibilities, Pomona College, Claremont, California. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.22]
  • Letter from Eric K. Rideal to LP RE: Invites LP to give a Friday Evening Discourse on March 12th, 1948. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948.19]
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Chesse thanks LP for returning the sample pages, and appreciates his comments thereon. She points out that the page proofs he saw were taken at random from a textbook they had on hand. Chesse would like to know if a copy of the book, trimmed down and punched for insertion in a ring binder, would be acceptable to LP in lieu of an interleaved copy. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he would be content with a three-bedroom house even though a larger place would be more desirable, and reminds her that time is getting very short. [Letter from LP to Bradbury November 5, 1947, letter from Bradbury to LP November 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP would like an advance on his royalties to fund his trip to Europe. He wants to know what Freeman thinks of preparing a contract for the proposed cultural chemistry, because he would like to have the contract made before he goes to the trouble of writing the book. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Walter H. Munk, Assistant Professor of Geophysics, University of California to LP RE: Discusses possibility of purifying water by freezing it rather than distilling it. [Letter from LP to Munk November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from E.W. Hughes to LP RE: Discusses Warren and Jacob's paper on uranium, clarifying that they do not dismiss the possibility of the body centered cubic center but rather state that the sample they analyzed is not of that form. [Letter from Miller to LP October 11, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]

November 6
  • Card from W. Bradford Shank, U. S. C. Council on Atomic Implications to LP RE: Invites him to a “Program in the Interests of Peace,” and gives the program. (Note on the left side in blue ink: “We shall be honored if you can come. W. Bradford Shank”) [Letter from Hoth to Shank November 7, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Editorial from the New England Journal of Medicine. RE: A Warning Regarding the Use of Folic Acid. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to other B vitamins, 1940-1979: Box #11.072 Folder #72.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to E. T. Bell RE: Replies that LP will be unable to attend the dinner on November 8th. Encloses a letter written to Dr. Wright concerning the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Letter from Bell to LP October 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank Lanni, School of Medicine, Duke University, to LP RE: Agrees to publish the paper in the Addis Festschrift if Campbell agrees, noting that they probably shouldn't annoy the editors of the JEM. Adds that he will continue on at Duke, despite the offer from Yale. Wishes LP and family happy time in England. [Letter from Frank to LP November 4, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.10, file:(Lanni, Frank)]
  • Letter from John A. Timm, Simmons College, to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Timm would like to thank Freeman for the bound copy of LP's book and sends a long a list of suggestions for LP to improve the book. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., Brooklyn Botanic Garden, RE: States Martin D. Kamen has agreed to write an article for the Survey of Biological Progress but may need an extension on the deadline. Discusses some points that Kamen should include in the article. [Letters from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen November 6, 1947, from George S. Avery, Jr., to LP November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. A. Moe, Guggenheim Foundation RE: Asks when he will be receiving the check for the Eastman Fund. Mentions that he spoke with his publisher about the freshman chemistry text and was informed that college bookstores often do not carry ordinary trade sales. Goes on to state that he wishes he and AHP had been given the task of finding a house while they were in England over the summer. [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 Dr. Martin D. Kamen, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, RE: Is glad Kamen will write an article for the Survey of Biological Progress, and will find out how much time he can be allowed. Makes suggestions for the article and comments on the International Congress in France. [Letters from Martin D. Kamen to LP November 3, 1947, from LP to Dr. George S. Avery, Jr., November 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.12]
  • Letter from LP to Max Barsh RE: Informs him that he will be able to give the lecture at UCLA after all. Selects “Atomic Energy and the World Problem Today” as the title and November 25th as the date. [Letter from Barsh to LP November 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]

November 7
  • Letter from A. H. Walter, Special Administrator to the American Cancer Society, cc: LP RE: Enclosed three copies of application for grant in cancer research submitted by Dr's Dan Campbell and LP, proposing research in the chemical and physical effects of antigen-antibody reactions on cell surfaces at an estimated total cost of $3,150. [Filed under LP Science: National Research Council, 1925-1950: Box #14.027 Folder #27.4]
  • Letter from Florence Rees Moore (Mrs. J. B. More) to Dr. Harold C. Urey, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Thanks him for sending her The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Expresses her wishes for their success. [Letter from Moore to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, December 1, 1947] [LP Peace: Box 3.006, Folder 6.1]
  • Letter from H. Marshall Chadwell, Rockefeller Foundation, to LP RE: Replies that he has contacted Miss G. Friedmann, representative of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in New York on behalf of Professor M.D. Kamen. Notes that the Centre is responsible for the conference that Kamen wishes to attend. [Letters from LP to Chadwell November 3, 1947, from Theben to LP November 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor John Timm, Simmons College, RE: LP thanks Timm for his suggestions and his interest in the book. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP isn't sure of his opinion regarding having Lloyd Malm prepare an alternate edition of the laboratory manual. He can't find an published papers that Malm wrote himself, without a collaborator, and so isn't sure quite what to make of him. LP says that he will rely on Freeman's judgement. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from Priscilla Roth, Secretary to the Department of Chemistry at Cal Tech to W. Bradford Shank RE: Says LP has asked her to give his regrets that he will not be able to attend the program on the 13th as he is leaving for England next month and is very busy at this time, and thanks him for the kind invitation. [Card from Shank to LP November 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman has received a comment from Dr. Olsen regarding LP's inconsistent use of OH^2, rather than H^2O, and would like to know which is correct. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Memo from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Writes regarding manuscripts, says Frantz said his is being given to LP for final comment, tells how he has urged Olson to get their material to LP as soon as possible, explains that he is holding the tentative table of contents with Hayward so LP can answer later while in England, and mentions a couple other organic chemistry texts he has heard about. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Note from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Writes that he is editing a manuscript by a well-known scientist, complains of how he has to wallow through pedantic circumlocution and compliments LP on his brevity as he looks back as an editor. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Brown. Help” $11.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 8
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Dorothy Loeb. Thanks her for her letter and writes that just in case the letter they sent to her friend did not reach her, they are sending her another one. [Letter from Loeb to Ray, October 28, 1947, Letter from Loeb to Ray, November 29, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3

November 9
  • Letter from P.E. Spielman to LP RE: Spielman encloses a copy of the proof of his paper which is being printed for the 11th International Congress. Asks that LP read the proof and send it back a soon as possible. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]

November 10
  • Letter from Dr. Gerald Oster, Dept. of Animal and Plant Pathology, The Rockefeller Institute to LP RE: Thanking LP for his earlier letters and agreeing that LP's soon-to-be published paper states all that can be said about Rothen's experiment at this time without other experimental data to discredit it. [LP's last letter November 4, 1947] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.1]
  • Letter from LP's office to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP wants to have the copies of his book which he ordered personally to be charged against his royalty account. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to George W. Markert. Thanks him on the behalf of Dr. Einstein for his letter, and writes that it is good to hear people are working together for international brotherhood. Also encloses a copy of Cord Meyer's article "What Price Preparedness," which may be of interest to him. [Letter from Markert to Ray, October 29, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Letter from Max Barsh to LP RE: Replies that the date and title are satisfactory for the lecture at UCLA, adding that they are very glad LP reversed his earlier decision to cancel the lecture. [Letter from LP to Barsh November 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says they have had their name down with four different agencies and have advertised twice for a house for LP's family, tells of the terrible condition the one house of the right size was in, and says that as she realizes a hotel will not suit him she is trying very hard to find a place in time. [Letter from LP to Bradbury October 31, 1947, telegram from Bradbury to LP November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from R. Raper, The Bedson Club, to LP RE: Asks LP if he can make arrangements for a definite date in which he would be willing to speak before The Bedson Club. Goes on to describe the Bedson Club and encloses a list of past lectures. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.29]
  • Letter from Ruth Weinberger, Hunter College, to LP . RE: Weinberger feels that "General Chemistry" would be too advanced for her students, but plans to use it extensively as a reference material. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from W.C. Lothrop to LP RE: Regrets to inform LP that he will have to terminate his connections with the C.I.A. for the duration of his stay in England. Requests that he forward his file of minutes reports to Lothrop prior to departure. [Letter from LP to Lothrop November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP, RE: Freeman believes that Hayward needs to use a heavier line in his illustrations and has enclosed a memorandum addressed to Hayward about substituting type for his hand lettering. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP, RE: Numerals in the new sample pages have been changed to modern 8a numerals, and can't be changed. Freeman will send the proofs when they get them. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Application of Rules for forming determinant sum wave functions to configuration np2", David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #2.4]

November 11
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to Charles M. Shaw, Vice President, San Francisco Professional Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma RE: Says LP asked her to send his thanks for the kind invitation but he is sorry he cannot accept it, explains about his trip to be an Eastman Professor at Oxford, says he feels the press of work too much to come, and looks forward to speaking to their group at some other time in the future. [Note from Shaw to LP undated] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to J. F. McElwain. Thanks him for his donation and support. Also encloses an article by Cord Meyer Jr., which 05 be of interest to him. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from Dr. Alfred N. Richards, President, National Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Agrees to help obtain a passport for Dr. Kamen to allow him to attend the Congress in Paris. [Letters from LP to Kamen November 14, 1947, from Kamen to LP November 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from Dr. Werner Nowacki, Universität Bern, to LP RE: Reports that he is back in Switzerland and is planning to implement an IBM punched card machine at his lab, like the one he discussed with Dr. Schomaker. Asks for a master pack. (Notes under text: “Do we have these? Please let Dr. P. know so he can answer this letter. P.R.” “Jerry: Well, how about it? RBC” “James: May I see you about this sometime? JD”) [Undated note [11-47] from RBC to LP, letter from LP to Nowacki November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277.15, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Minnie B. McDuffee. Thanks her for her donation and support, and asks her to thank her friend for them for her donation as well. Also encloses a copy of the latest Statement of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Energy, which may be of interest to her. [Letter from McDuffee to Einstein, October 24, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Memo from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Forwards a copy of the manuscript of Principles of Organic Chemistry under separate cover, believes there should be a fine market for this text if it turns out well, asks for LP's opinion and wonders if he should also go to Winstein and Geissman for their evaluation, says he will wait for his recommendation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Note from Charles M. Shaw, Vice President, San Francisco Professional Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma to LP RE: Invites him to their joint initiation with an evening banquet, and says several members of the faculty at University of California Berkeley have expressed interest in having LP stay with them during initiation week if he can arrange the trip. [undated, but the reply is November 11, 1947] [Letter from Wulf to Shaw November 11, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]

November 12
  • Letter from Alden Emery, Executive Secretary, ACS to LP RE: Informs him that they are actively searching for a replacement for LP on the Editorial Board, and thanks him for his cooperation. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Peyton Rous, Editor, Journal of Experimental Medicine, RE: Requests he return the two figures which accompanied the manuscript by Lanni and Campbell. [Letter from the Journal of Experimental Chemistry to LP October 6, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Curtis G. Benjamin, President of McGraw-Hill Company Inc., to LP. RE: Informing LP of the price increase of his quantum mechanics book from $5.50 to $6.00 due to higher production costs. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1935b.1]
  • Letter from Dr. A. R. Miller, Royal Society Mond Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Thanks him for clarifying the information he misinterpreted in Warren and Jacob's paper on uranium. Also thanks him for mentioning Rundle's recent work with the three forms of uranium. [Letter from LP to Miller October 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Assistant Executive Director, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends the second portion of the bibliography for the Insulin Project and request comments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from Dr. Otto K. Behrens, Head, Bio-organic Chemical Research Department, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Thanks him for his visit to the Gates and Crellin Labs and looks forward to hearing from LP or Niemann concerning the insulin project. [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 Dr. W. A. Hamor, Editor, Chemical Monographs, to LP RE: Updates him on publication numbers. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.4, file:(Chemical Monographs, 1946-1950)]
  • Letter from Dr. Wendell N., Latimer, Dean, College of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Requests LP complete the enclosed sheet for the Panel on the Nation's Potential for Basic Research in Chemistry. (cc of sheet filed with letter.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.15, file:(Latimer, Wendell)]
  • Letter from Martha Letts, secretary to W.H. Freeman, to Beatrice Wulf, RE: LP's copies of the book will be charged against his royalty account. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from S.F. Mellish to LP RE: Asks LP if he can now confirm February 5th at 5:15 as the date and time of his lecture. He sincerely hopes that it will work out. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Harper W. Frantz, Pasadena City College, RE: Freeman would like to arrange for an alternate edition of the lab manual written by Frantz, and would like to know what Frantz thinks of co-authoring the new edition with Lloyd Malm, a chemist at the University of Utah, who has been approved by LP. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says he has some editorial ideas about the elementary chemistry that might help LP with the manuscript. He feels as though General Chemistrydidn't explain the function of oxidation well enough, among other things. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says that LP may have a contract for the new elementary book as soon as he lets Freeman know his terms. Freeman outlines his own terms for LP. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says that a significant advance in royalty is not within the firm's means. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]

November 13

November 14
  • Letter from Dr. R. E. Rundle, Atomic Research Institute, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Sends LP the paper on interstitial compounds and discusses his opinion on the lengths of bonds. [Letters from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle October 23, 1947, November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12, two copies]
  • Letter from Dr. Richard Dodson to LP RE: Sends a draft manuscript of a report on Harbottle's work with thallium to be submitted to the JACS. [Letter from LP to Dodson November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.5, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
  • Letter from E. Everet Minett, Acting Executive Director and Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Frederick M. Thomas, CC: LP, RE: Replies that Dr. Einstein will be unable to write the requested preface. Sends comments on the enclosed chapter. Suggests that Thomas contact LP, a trustee of the Committee, to whom he is sending a copy of the manuscript. [Letters from Thomas to Einstein September 30, 1947, from LP to Einstein December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #107.1, file:(Einstein, Albert)]
  • Letter from J. W. Barker, Society of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: States Prof. Albert O. C. Nier will cover the eastern portion of the Northwestern Tour, leaving the central portion for Dr. Zechmeister. Inquires about LP taking a sabbatical so he could visit each of the Northwestern Tour campuses for multiple days, and a talk before high school students. Asks LP to look at the Sigma Xi yearbook, which is being sent. [Letters from LP to Dr. J. W. Barker November 4, 1947, December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Sends a copy of the letter from Dr. Alfred N. Richards, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Suggests Kamen write him directly. [Letters from Theben to LP November 13, 1947, from Richards to LP November 11, 1947, from Kamen to LP November 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T.W.J. Taylor, President, University College of the West Indies, RE: States that he has heard Eberhardt did not receive the appointment to the chemistry department. Informs him of his travel plans for the coming year. Recommends to him George Pepper as an administrative assistant, listing his work history and qualifications. [Note from Taylor to LP July 24, 1947, Letter from LP to Eberhardt August 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)]
  • Letter from LP to Ruth Weinberger, Hunter College, RE: LP thanks Weinberger for her letter, and is sorry that she cannot use "General Chemistry" as a text for her students. He informs her that a friend of his, Professor James E. Bell of Rollins College, is using the book for average students and omitting the parts that were too difficult for them. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Thomas Sherwood RE: Sends the patent number for Air-Wick, mentioning that it also appears in full-page add in a November issue of Life. [Letter from Sherwood to LP August 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #8.2, file:(Air-Wick, 1944, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP thanks Freeman for his letter, and is pleased that Freeman thinks well of his book. He was also very glad to have the list of suggestions and errors. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends lab results from their visit. Praises LP's new chemistry text for its readability. Asks her to tell LP that he will see Bill Kerr on December 3rd, and is enclosing a draft of the history of his clinic, hoping that it might help others to see the value of their work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Note from M.R. Card, Temporary Chair, Desert Water Association to LP RE: Requests he come and talk to the newly formed group on the use of atomic energy for water purification. [Letter from LP to Card November 18, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Notice from Dr. Paul Gombas, Prof. in the ordinary on the Technical University, director of the Physical Institute, RE: States that Mr. Camille Sándorfy is working in Paris with M. Louis dr. Broglie. Describes the work that Sándorfy did in Hungary. [Notice from K. Laki s.k. November 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
  • Telegram from LP to Sir Alfred Egerton RE: “Greatly pleased but unable to be present Dev XXX December one.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.13, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)]

November 15
  • Letter from Dr. Martin Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for helping him with his problems with the State department. Adds that he has contacted Ruth Shipley, Dr. Condon and Dr. Compton for help in obtaining his passport. Mentions the article he is writing for the survey. [Letters from LP to Kamen November 14, 1947, November 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “British Davy Medal Won By Pauling, U.S. Chemist”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “British Davy Medal Won by Pauling, U.S. Chemist”, New York Times, November 15, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.18]
  • Notice from K. Laki s.k., Associate Professor, RE: States that Dr. Camill Sándorfy is working with a Hungarian scholarship in Paris. Describes the previous work and character of Sándorfy. [Notice from Dr. Paul Gombas November 14, 1947, Diploma 11-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Brown” $10.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 16
  • Writes cheque to “Flora Jacobs. Tea Party for Dept” $1200.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Yale University, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, November 16, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.7]

November 17
  • Certificate from F. St. Gimesi, Prof. on the University of Budapest, Had of the Institute for Plant Physiology and of the Botanical Garden, RE: Discusses the relevant experience and education of Kamill Sándorfy, and recommends Sándorfy for an American scholarship. [Diploma 11-47, certificate from Donald T. King October 22, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.2]
  • LP takes notes on an interview with Hugh Hardyman aired by KXLA Radio Station from 8:00-8:30 p.m. concerning an incident where about 20 men wearing American Legion caps unsuccessfully tried to break up a political meeting by the La Crescenta, California Democratic Club. Attached is a full transcript requested by LP as well as related news articles. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.2, file:(American Legion, 1947)]
  • Letter from E. M. Johnson, Chancellor, Telluride Association, to LP RE: Invites LP to come to Deep Springs any time and describes the travel plans of Nevil Sidgwick to be at Cornell Branch during autumns and springs, with a brief visit to Deep Springs during the winter. States they had Dr. Feynman and Oppenheimer at Cornell, and invites LP to the Branch. [Letter from LP to E. M. Johnson December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Reports that Miss Bradbury has not yet found a house and asks if this means LP will be resigning the Eastman Professorship. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte November 18, 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 Sir Robert Robinson, Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford University, RE: Congratulates Robinson on receiving the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and states that he and his family will be sailing to England in a month. [Note from Sir Robert Robinson to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientists Ask Fund to Spread Atom Education”, Publication Unknown [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.25]
  • Note from Dr. T. Sidney Elston to LP RE: Discusses the 1947 Welch chart of chemical elements sent to him by a friend at the University of California. Asks LP's opinion of the chart. Goes on to discuss proton interaction in Helium. (Note in bottom margin: “Thomsen chart”) [Letter from LP to Dr. Elston December 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.13, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Proposed Resolution. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Writes cheque to “AAA” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “FC Nash” $7.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall” $9.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma. H2O” $8.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Myrtle Venial. Dress foe me” $100.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Telephone Co” $15.23 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Peter. Cash” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly. Crellies Tuition” $47.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co” $20.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “TW Mather Co” $25.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co of Calif” $22.76 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 18
  • Letter [misaddressed] from LP to Dr. A.L. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, RE: Requests information concerning his report on a hexagonal modification of cerium. (Note: Howe later crossed out and replaced with Hull) [Letter from Howe to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from A. B. Hersberger, Chairman, Philadelphia Section, and Hiram S. Lukens, Staff, University of Pennsylvania, to LP. RE: Invites him to be the Edgar Fahs Smith Lecturer for the year of 1948. Gives information. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to F. M. Brewer, Registry, Old Museum RE: Asks for LP whether the hours have been set for his Eastman professorship lectures during the 2nd and 3rd terms, and says LP would be glad to hear from him when they days of the week and times are decided. [Letter from Brewer to Wulf November 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from J.I. Walker to LP RE: Is pleased to learn that LP will be able to join then on December 23rd. Suggests that his proposed subject, “Intermolecular Forces and Molecular Structure in Relation to Biological Specificity,” would be an excellent choice. [LP's letter: October 20, 1947, LP's reply: December 8, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
  • Letter from Joseph Schaffner to LP RE: Tells about his trip to Bermuda, comments on AHP's name, says he is cheered by LP's attempt to get hold of him and explains about all of their trips including the one they took during the Princeton meeting, says he did not meet Usborne, tells about the popularity of LP's textbook in their house, and hopes to see LP and family on their way through to England. [Letter from LP to Schaffner November 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Cherkin RE: Thanks him for his notes on the chemical properties of pyrogens. (Note in pencil: “Where are notes?”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #64.8, file:(Cherkin, Arthur, 1944-1966)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, Institute for Advanced Study RE: Reports that he will go to Oxford, arriving December 30th or 31st, despite the fact that a house has not been found. States that they plan to stay in a hotel or lodgings until a suitable place can be found. Mentions that his preference for a house is due to he and AHP's experience in hotels during their last stay, notably due to LP's diet requirements and the necessity of entertaining English friends. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP November 17, 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 Dr. K. Huber, Präsident, Berner Chemische Gesellchaft, Universität RE: Says he has decided not to come to Switzerland in January, says he has written to the Basler Chemische Gesellchaft that he will come later for a visit, gives the dates of his stay in Oxford and possible dates for visiting Switzerland, and asks that a decision in this matter be delayed until he comes to Oxford, [Letter from Huber to LP November 4, 1948, letter from Nowacki to Huber January 27, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Informs him that his letter caught up with LP in the East, but too late to arrange a meeting, as LP was only in New York a few hours. Requests Mislow keep him informed of his research and other activities. [Letters from Mislow to LP October 14, 1947, December 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L. E. Sutton, Magdalen College RE: Says he was pleased to learn about his experiences in America, Says he will ask about what he has covered in his lectures once he gets to Oxford so he knows how much information his auditors will have, and hopes he finds the Gate House a comfortable home. [Letter from Sutton to LP November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Sends details of the family's travel plans to England, stating that they shall be in New York and Philadelphia for a few days before sailing on December 26th in case Kamen wishes to meet with LP. [Letters from Kamen to LP November 14, 1947, from Kamen to Friedmann February 17, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Dodson RE: Returns the copy of the manuscript of the report on thallium and urges Dodson to submit it to JACS at once. Adds that it is not necessary for him to review all manuscripts. Regrets that he will not have time to see Dodson at Columbia on his way to England. (Note in top margin: title and author information of the manuscript.) [Letter from Dodson to LP November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.5, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Walter H. Munk, Scripps Institute of Oceanography RE: Replies to letter of November 5 and suggests that the equipment involved in freezing water might be to inconvenient compared to equipment used for distillation. [Letter from Munk to LP November 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to M.R. Card, Temporary Chair, Desert Water Association RE: Regrets he will be unable to give a talk to the group. Also discusses the difficulty in obtaining atomic energy for non-military use. [Note from Card to LP November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Station RE: Explains that he heard they have an opening for a theoretical physicist and mathematician, and he has a friend, Dr. Sidney Weinbaum, who is interested. Wishes to know if this is true and if Weinbaum can apply. Describes Weinbaum's education and work as LP's research associate for many years, as well as the rest of his work history, mentions that he would like to get back to pure science. Describes also Weinbaum's abilities, personality, and family, notes that they are interesting. [Letter from Blinks to LP November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to R. T. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he has decided to come to Oxford even though Miss Bradbury hasn't found them a house yet, explains it would be difficult to justify a change in plans this late, and says he looks forward to seeing him. [Letter from LP to Bell October 31, 1947, letter from Bell to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to W.C. Lothrop RE: Agrees that it is best that he resign his associations with the C.I.A. until his return from England. Promises to send the requested material. [Letter from Lothrop to LP November 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP thanks Freeman for explaining the situation in relation to his suggestion of an advance in royalty. Since people have mentioned to LP that his General Chemistry is too difficult for their students, he has decided to write a book designed on the same philosophy as General Chemistry but on a simpler scale. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP will send copy for the appendix. He also suggests expanding the index, based on complaints that it was unsatisfactory. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Robert Hardy, Jr. to LP RE: Inquires about the possibility of doing post-graduate work at Cal Tech. Outlines his previous experience and qualifications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.6 file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
  • Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “Outline of Seitz”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #2.6]
  • Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Herring and Hill Treatment”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #2.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $31.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Bullocks Dress” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. HA Whipple. Linus teeth” $93.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “George Jensen” $70.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $10.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]

November 19

November 20
  • Description by LP of the person and activities of Frederick M. Thomas. States that Thomas brought in his manuscript “Strategy for Survival.” Handwritten at the bottom: “Was in office Dec. 10, 1947.” [Note from Frederick N. Thomas to LP November 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Compendia, to Gentlemen. RE: Informs him of a copy of a letter from Harold Oatfield, Library Research Fellow in Biology. Asks what their views on it. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.C. Furnas, Director, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, RE: Replies that his knowledge of servo-mechanisms is not such as to allow him to comment, but suggest Furnas contact Professor Schmitt at MIT and Professor Cole at the Radiobiological Institute at the University of Chicago. Thanks him for the invitation to visit his labs. [Letters from Furnas to LP November 13, 1947, November 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Prefers not to revise the index for the next printing as they can do that later, asks that LP make the appendix as reasonably complete as he chooses and suggests that Blacet would be pleased if LP phoned and asked what he and Garner would like for a log table, and adds that Frantz has accepted the suggestion of Malm so the manual is taken care of. Mentions that all the letters he has received about the manual are enthusiastic. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Professor Turkevich, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University cc: LP RE: Reiterates their interest in his manuscript on advanced organic chemistry for inclusion in their chemistry series, says Behnke will be out East so he can come to Princeton for a talk when Turkevich is ready, and mentions that he enjoyed his own visit to Princeton. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Manuscript: Chemistry's Attack on the Unknown in Biology, The Athenaeum, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.23]
  • Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Rayleigh-Schroedinger Perturbation method applied to metals”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #5.7]
  • Telegram from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: “HOUSE SECURED DETAILS LATER.” [Telegram from Bradbury to LP November 19, 1947, letter from Bradbury to LP November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]

November 21
  • Letter from A Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust RE: Reports that she has found a satisfactory house for the Paulings after much searching, says she isn't sure about the conditions, and wishes LP and family were coming any other time of the year than January. [Telegram from Bradbury to LP November 20, 1947, letter from Bradbury to LP November 21, 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 Dr. David Lazarus, Institute for the Study of Metals, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Discusses investigation of the anomalous temperature coefficient of resistivity of LiPb. Asks if LP plans to publish related papers. Encloses diagram. [Letter from LP to Lazarus December 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust to LP RE: Reports that he has informed Miss Bradbury that LP will be coming to Oxford despite the fact that a house has not been found. Asks LP if he would be willing to deliver a packet of credentials for the Rhodes Scholars-elect to the Warden of the Rhodes House at Oxford. [Letter from LP to Aydelotte November 18, 1947, letter from Aydelotte to Bradbury November 26, 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 Dr. Robert Ballentine to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy Medal. [Letter from LP to Ballentine 12–5-47] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from Eric K. Rideal to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy Medal, and provides LP with a few particulars about the Discourse. [LP's reply: December 5, 1948] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.19]
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman would like to know what type size LP would like his name printed in on the title page. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler RE: States he is glad to hear about the outcome of the actions taken by Military Intelligence and the F.B.I. Apologizes for not being able to accept Tyler's invitation on their next trip. [Letter from Dr. David Tyler to LP November 4, 1947] [LP Correspondence: #408.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Werner Nowacki, RE: Informs him that Dr. Corey is preparing a set of L-cards for him. Adds that the number of card sets needed depends on the complexity of the crystal studied. [Letters from Nowacki to LP November 11, 1947, December 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277.15, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
  • Letter from Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says she is glad they were able to send word about arrangements in time, explains that arrangements will be complicated since the house is being transferred to the University, and says she is very relieved to have found suitable accommodations for them as she had been searching for two months. [Letter from Bradbury to Aydelotte November 21, 1947, letter from LP to Bradbury December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Prof. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Station to LP RE: Replies that they have no opening for a theoretical physicist, says it would be nice if they had room on staff for such an unusual person as Dr. Weinbaum, but they can not afford it. Adds that if he hears of any openings, he will let them know. [Letters from LP to Blinks November 18, 1947, November 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Royal Society Honors Pauling with ‘Davy Medal' in Chemistry”, Publication Unknown, November 21, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder5.19]
  • Writes cheque to “At. Sci. Chi. Bulletion to Balliol. 1 yr” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Caltech. BB Nichols 127.92 Lumber 17.85" $145.77 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

November 22
  • Excerpt for Letter from Dr. Edwin G. Boring to Dr. A. N. Richards. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Says he will be in Pasadena first week in December, so they should hold everything on contracts until then. [Letter from LP to Freeman November 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]

November 24
  • California Institute of Technology, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Recognition of Achievements, Certificate, November 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.8]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to Professor George A. Baitsell, Yale University, RE: Encloses a copy of the full test of LP's Silliman lecture. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.19]
  • Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Discusses the debate over when to hold the Barcroft memorial conference, in either 1948 or 1949, and inquires when would be best for LP. [Letters from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton October 8, 1947, December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
  • Letter from J. W. Perry, MIT, to Prof. Norman Davidson, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry, Cal Tech, cc: Prof. S. Weinstein, Dr. G. Malcolm Dyson RE: Discusses his and Dr. Dyson's travel plans on December 2nd and 3rd. Note in left margin: “Tue. UCLA.” Note in upper-right margin: “Dec 2 afternoon.” Note in right-bottom margin: “Get reservations for Dec 2 - 3.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.12]
  • Letter from J.H. Bushill to LP RE: Asks LP for a photograph to be included in the Proceedings of the Congress. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.15]
  • Letter from L.J. Witts to LP RE: Thanking LP for his letter of acceptance to talk in the Medical Consilia. He tentatively puts LP down to speak on February 25th at 5:00. [LP's letter: November 4, 1947, Witt's next letter: February 18, 1948] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.18]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Science Station RE: Regrets to hear that there are no openings for Dr. Weinbaum, says that he thought the rumor was unreliable but Weinbaum's interest in the post was so great he took the liberty of writing. [Letter from Blinks to LP November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP thinks the title page is all right if the type sizes are kept as they are. He doesn't mind if the interleaved copy of his book is trimmed down and punched for insertion in a ring binder. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company RE: Encloses a copy of a letter sent to him by Dr. Alfons Klemenc, who teaches inorganic and analytical chemistry at the Technische Hochschule in Germany, and asks that Freeman send him a book for examination and translation. Mentions that he thinks it would be a good thing to issue a German translation. [Letter from Freeman to LP November 22, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. John F. Baxter, Department of Chemistry, Washington and Lee University cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his note, hopes his conference next summer about writing a general chemistry text ends in an affirmative decision, and says they will keep in touch. [Filed under LP Correspondence: November 24, 1947]
  • Memo from Franklin Thomas to LP RE: Suggests that LP discuss costs in his upcoming lecture “Applications of Atomic Energy.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Writes cheque to “Caltech. Refund from NFIP advance - Sweden” $206.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “International Nutrition Lab, PO Box 388, Mount Vernon, O- (cutlets)” $31.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

November 25
  • Letter from John P. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, to LP RE: Reports that there is no one named A. L. Howe working there and he has been unable to find anyone working on cerium. Returns the letter. [Letters from LP to A.L. Howe November 18, 1947, to John P. Howe December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Reminds him that a while ago they talked about subsidizing a young man who wants to become a science or technical writer, says they have a young man there named Susskind interested in such a job, tells about his education, background, and what the English department says about his writing abilities, asks the details for the method of subsidy, and says everything seems to be fixed up at Oxford now. [Letter from Moe to Rogers November 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from R. T. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Apologizes for not writing sooner, talks about the house they have found for LP and family, says they will try to persuade the Eastman Trustees to make a more satisfactory permanent arrangement, and says they are very much looking forward to seeing them again. [Letters from LP to Bell November 18, 1947, December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Robert F. Kaufman, Managing Editor, Yale Scientific Magazine, to LP RE: Requests LP write an article related to the Silliman lecture he gave at the Sheffield Centennial. [Letter from LP to Kaufman December 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP, RE: Freeman is afraid that they might have to reprint "General Chemistry" sooner than March 1. He needs to have the material as soon as LP can provide it. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientists, Women Voters, AVC Protest County Loyalty Check”, Pasadena Independent, November 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.18]
  • Note from Sir Robert Robinson, Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the congratulatory note and gives some advice for LP's upcoming trip to England. [Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson November 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #335.2]
  • “Physics in the Contemporary World” (J. Robert Oppenheimer) - presentation at the Second Annual Arthur Dehon Little Memorial Lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 25, 1947 [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #296.1, File: (Oppenheimer, J. Robert)]

November 26

November 27
  • Letter from Dr. H. W. Leverenz, RCA Laboratories Division, to LP RE: Requests permission to include quotations from “The Nature of The Chemical Bond” in his new book “Introduction to Luminescence of Solids.” Also asks about bonding proportions in cubic and hexagonal ZnS. [Letter from LP to Leverenz December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from F. M. Brewer, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Gives her the times for LP's lectures, asks when LP would like to hold his weekly seminar and suggests an afternoon period. Wishes to know if LP will be able to attend the Sub-Faculty Dinner and Mrs. Hodgkin as well as members and guest of the Sub-Faculty. (Notes on left side in pencil: “OK” “I suggest Wed.” and “Yes”.) [Letters from Wulf to Brewer November 18, 1947, December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]

November 28
  • Invites LP to speak before the Basel Chemical Society and conduct a colloquium for the students, and tells him that Dr. Hans Kuhn will be in Oxford during February and March. [Letter from LP to Kuhn December 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Abram B. Stavitsky to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Says they have arrived after an enjoyable motor trip through the South, and asks her to give his regards to the staff with thanks for their assistance. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1947), #378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. C. C. Furnas, Director, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, to LP RE: Thanks him for his suggestions on people to consult on the concept of a biological approach to servo-mechanisms. [Letter from LP to Furnas November 20, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Dr. J.N. Kellar, Institute of Physics, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver the evening lecture of the Annual Conference of the X-Ray Analysis Group of the Institute of Physics to be held in London on April 13th and 14th 1948. Also invites him to contribute to the daytime sessions. [Letter from LP to Kellar December 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to Walter S. Rogers, Director, Institute for Current World Affairs cc: LP RE: Copies LP's letter into a large quotation, asks Rogers to look up Susskind on his next trip to Pasadena, and says LP's judgement is not likely to be wrong. [Letter from LP to Moe November 25, 1947, memo from LP to Susskind December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1947), #378.1]
  • Letter from Professor W. Kuhn, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität Basel to LP RE:
  • Note from Frederick M. Thomas [signed F.M.T.] to LP [addressed Dr. P] RE: Thanks LP for the helpful corrections. States C. S. Lewis is at Oxford and says he found the novel “Perelandra” to be informational. [Description by LP November 20, 1947, letter from Frederick M. Thomas November 28, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Brown” $5.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Pete. To cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]

November 29
  • Letter from Alfred N. Richards, President, to LP. RE: Is asking Robinson to have Kamen's case reopened. Asks Compton to vouch for his loyalty. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Dorothy Loeb to Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses another donation and provides a list of names to add to their mailing list. Also requests several copies of "Only Then Shall We Find Courage." [Letter from Ray to Loeb, November 8, 1947, Letter from Ray to Loeb, December 15, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3

November 30
  • Humphry Davy Medal, The Royal Society, [London] Certificate, November 30, 1947. [Includes introductory speech, correspondence] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1947h.9]