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December
  • Atomic Energy, reprinted from California Monthly, with two articles; How to Control It, by Harold C. Urey, and How NOT to Control It, by Joel H. Hildebrand. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #419.1]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling working in his lab at Cal Tech, examining a crystal. “Linus Pauling, December. 1947, by Jack Kaufman, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, return to Ava Helen Pauling.” Black and white print. [Ship # 1259]. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1947i.17]
  • Writes cheque to “New Republic. 2 years” $10.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 1
  • Copy of a letter from Dr. George L. Kreezer to Dr. Frank Aydelotte RE: Writes that he is preparing for the trip to Oxford to go work with LP. Notes that he has written Dr. Hinshelwood at LP's suggestion. [Letters from LP to Kreezer August 29, 1947, December 9, 1947; from Kreezer to LP December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter (excerpt) from William M. Springer, Vice President, Bristol-Myers Company to Prof. J.W. McBain, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University cc: LP RE: Mentions their hesitancy to approach McBain in this manner, recalls Bob Warfield, explains that Warfield has compiled a manuscript with new concepts in the field of structure and property, and was wondering if LP would look it over for him with any comments he could give. Adds that none of them there are competent to judge the validity of his conclusions. (Attached to letter from McBain) [Letter from LP to McBain December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from Dr. Melvin H. Knisely, Department of Anatomy, University of Chicago, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Sends the list of his expenditures from his trip to California. Mentions that the trip was wonderful and he enjoyed seeing the investigation at Cal Tech. [Letter from Wulf to Knisely November 26, 1947, memo from LP to Townsend December 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP, RE: Some of the legends appearing in General Chemistry have been shortened, and Freeman would like LP's opinion of them. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Joel H. Hildebrand, to LP. RE: Informs him of remarks made on November 17th at the Academy meeting. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Requests Kleiderer reserve a single room for LP at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on December 21st. Also requests 10 rolls of Kodachrome for outdoor use for AHP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Thanks him for the copy of his letter about Susskind. Asks him to make a hotel reservation for them. Gives details of their trip. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.2]
  • Letter from Mary S. McDowell to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Writes that she is unable to contribute more to the committee at this time, but offers suggestions to the committee to apply religious faith to the movement and again makes the suggestion that scientists focus on inventing non-destructive weapons for the police. [Letter from Fry to McDowell, July 9, 1946] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from Prof. J.W. McBain, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University to LP RE: Explains that the Bristol-Myers Company has been giving generous support to the investigations at Stanford without any strings attached, and now they asked him if he could approach LP as a favor, so he includes the relevant paragraphs in an attached letter. Adds that anything LP can do would be appreciated. (Attached: excerpt from Bristol-Myers Company letter) [Letter from LP to McBain December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Writes cheque to “Kleiderer Films” $30.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
December 2
  • Letter from Bonham Campbell, Assistant Director, Trustees of Deep Springs, to LP RE: Regrets LP was unable to visit Deep Springs and hopes LP will come, but not while he is gone. States Dr. Henderson will visit LP in Pasadena in January. [Letters from LP to E. M. Johnson December 2, 1947, to Bonham Campbell December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge to LP RE: Says he has contacted the chemical societies in Berlin and Zurich and told them that LP plans to come to the Continent late March or early April, proposes dates which suit all three societies, asks to be let known if he prefers the last part of June, and mentions that it only takes three hours by air to go to Zurich or Basle. [Letters from LP to Schlittler October 31, 1947, December 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Einstein RE: Discusses Frederick M. Thomas' manuscript “Strategy for Survival,” a chapter of which Einstein received from the author. Encourages him to read the entire manuscript, which is in care of Mary E. Ray at the Princeton office of the Emergency Committee for Atomic Scientists, before declining to write the preface. [Letters from Thomas to Einstein September 30, 1947, from Minett to Thomas, CC: LP, November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #107.1, file:(Einstein, Albert)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald C. Collins RE: Regrets that he will have to decline the invitation to speak before the Hollywood Exchange Club as he will leave for Europe on December 19th. Suggests perhaps on his return he could give an address to the Club. [Letter from Collins to LP November 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.W. Leverens, Radio Corporation of America, Laboratories Division, RE: Gives permission for Leverens to quote from “The Nature of the Chemical Bond” in his book. Regrets he has no further information on zinc sulfide at this time. [Letter from Leverens to LP November 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Green RE: LP is regrets to say that he does not know definitely what his responsibilities at Oxford will be but agrees to speak on February 5th unless something changes. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John P. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, RE: Thanks him for returning the letter, which should have been addressed to Dr. Hull. [Letter from Howe to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Manuel Morales, Department of Physiology, University of Chicago RE: Encloses manuscript of Morales. Discusses merits of paper and changes that would improve it and suggests another paper that might be of interest. [Letter from LP to Morales August 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. P. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Thanks him for his help in connection with getting them a house, tells how he decided to come to Oxford even if they didn't find a house, and says he hopes that there are not special reasons Bell feels he is being kept from thinking about scientific work. [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 E. M. Johnson, Chancellor, Telluride Association, RE: Thanks Johnson for the invitation and states he heard from Sidgwick but he didn't say anything about coming to the U.S. Handwritten in the upper right corner: “Telluride Assoc.” [Letters from E. M. Johnson to LP November 17, 1947, from Bonham Campbell to LP December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from LP to Miss A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he is pleased things are working out with the house, gives their sailing and arriving dates, asks if the house will be ready by then, and asks if she could rent a standard typewriter, dictating machine and transcriber for them. [Letter from Bradbury to LP November 21, 1947, telegram from Bradbury to LP December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, University of Cambridge, RE: States he would be unlikely to come to England in June 1949 and would rather have the conference in 1948. States he would be willing to write a paper for the hemoglobin book in either case. Handwritten in upper right corner: “Barcroft Conference.” [Letters from F. J. W. Roughton to LP November 24, 1947, January 17, 1948]
  • Letter from Walter S. Rogers, Director, Institute of Current World Affairs to LP RE: Tells how Henry Allen Moe sent extracts from LP's letter about Susskind, says he will be in Pasadena early in the year and hopes to call on him and the young man. [Memo from LP to Susskind December 2, 1947, letter from LP to Rogers December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Memo from Bea [Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP] to Arletta Townsend RE: “Did Dr. Pauling tell you that we are to pay Mrs. Hodgkin's Athenaeum expenses from NFIP fund?” [Memo from LP to Townsend December 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.12, file:(Hodgkin, Dorothy)]
  • Memo from LP to Charles Susskind RE: Says he has learned that it is Walter S. Rogers, Director of the Institute for Current World Affairs, who is interested in developing scientists into scientific reporters, tells how Henry Allen Moe has written to him to see Susskind when he makes a western trip, and says he does not believe there is anything for him to do until he hears from Rogers. [Letter from Moe to Rogers November 28, 1947, letter from Rogers to LP December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Writes cheque to “HL Byram County Tax Collector (282.00 also due before AP 20, ‘48)” $298.36 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Robert Kaizupi. Gardening. Pd in full” $38.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 3
  • Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Discusses his teaching schedule and attempts at research. States that a grant is necessary to proceed. Goes on to discus his research with the interlocking ring problem. Mentions he may ask LP to write a letter of support for him. [Letters from LP to Mislow November 18, 1947, December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Letter from George G. Wright to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments regarding the manuscript, explains he has incorporated his suggestions and will send it off for publication as soon as he obtains permission from their security section. Says that he and his wife wish them the best time in England. Mentions that he picked up some information on “Pin-Point Carbonation”and will pass it along in case it is new to LP, explains how new theory is the active ingredient in Canada Dry is a diatom which holds carbonation in better. Adds that Camp Detrick business will go through, but he's not sure when. [Letter from LP to Wright November 26, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to Robert F. Kaufman, Yale Scientific Magazine, RE: Regrets he will be unable to prepare the requested article as he is leaving for England in two weeks. [Letter from Kaufman to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from LP to Mrs. Townsend RE: Asks to have Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin's Athenaeum expenses paid from the NFIP fund. [Memo from Wulf to Arletta December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.12, file:(Hodgkin, Dorothy)]
  • Memo from LP to Mrs. Townsend RE: Sends Prof. Melvin H. Knisely's list of expenditures and asks that he be paid from the U.S. P.H.S. Grant No. RG257-C. [Letter from Knisely to Wulf December 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
December 4
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, to G. D. Meid, Business Manager. RE; Sends a check for $30 to cover expenses. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Statement from LP: “The world has reached a crucial period of decision - between permanent peace and a devastating atomic war that may destroy civilization. Every thoughtful citizen must come to realize that to achieve lasting peace an effective world government must be formed, and that the nations of the world must relinquish their sovereignty in regard to international affairs to it. The United States should take the lead in formulating a great progress designed to lead to permanent peace.” (Handwritten first draft on half sheet attached) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Writes cheque to “J Chem Ed. Sub. To end 1950" $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat Ac” $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
December 5
  • Correspondence: The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Specific Biological Forces [Filed LP Manuscripts, 1947a.5]
  • Letter from Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford, to LP RE: Informs him that the original house he had planned to rent is not suitable nor sufficient for him and that new housing arrangements at a lodge have been temporarily made. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, A-M: Box #1.00l, Folder # 1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bonham Campbell, Assistant Director, Deep Springs, RE: States he will be at Oxford until September 1948 and will visit Deep Springs in the more distant future. [Letter from Bonham Campbell to LP December 2, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, RE: States he is glad to hear the paper will be published in the Journal of Immunology. Regrets that the Pressman family has had a bout with the flu. Comments on his travel plans en route to Oxford. Encloses his address at Oxford so that Pressman may send the manuscripts. Adds that Lamb has accepted the succinanilic paper. [Letters from Pressman to LP November 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.7, file:(Pressman, David)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler. [Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11]
    December 5, 1947

    Dr. David Tyler

    R.F.D. 2

    Bel Air, Maryland

    Dear Dave:

    I am writing to ask your advice on the matter of preventing sea sickness. What pills do you think would be the best for me to use on my crossing on the Queen Mary to England? We are leaving New York on December 26.

    With best wishes, I am

    Sincerely yours,

    Linus Pauling:W

  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Ballentine RE: Informs him that he will be at Oxford for the next six months, and to forward the amino acid end group analysis manuscript to Balliol College for comments. [Letters from Ballentine to LP October 13, 1947, November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to George C. Griffith RE: LP is pleased to say that he will accept the invitation to speak on Friday evening, February 7th, at the annual Regional dinner of the American College of Physicians. Asks for a little longer to consider his title for the talk. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Robert J. McPherson RE: Informs McPherson that quote mentioned in his letter of December 5 was made by Dean Wendell M. Latimer of the College of Chemistry, and that he knows a lot about atomic energy and the quote should be trusted. Also informs that the technology is far off in the future. Regrets that he will not be able to visit McPherson in San Diego. [Letter from McPherson to LP December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Eric K. Rideal RE: LP is pleased to partake in the Discourse and provides him with his topic: “The Nature of Forces between Large Molecules of Biological Interest.” [Rideal's reply: December 9, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Walter S. Rogers, Institute of Current World Affairs RE: Says he was pleased to receive his letter and informed Susskind, regrets that he will not be able to see him when he comes as he will serving as Eastman Professor at Oxford until September of 1948. [Letter from Rogers to LP December 2, 1947, memo from LP to Susskind December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Robert J McPherson to LP RE: Discusses issue and practicality of demineralizing salt water to use as fresh water. Invites LP to visit if ever in San Diego. [Letter from LP to McPherson December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from LP to Charles Susskind RE: Tells when Walter S. Rogers is planning to be in Pasadena and says he will try to meet him. [Letter from LP to Rogers December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Memorandum from R.L. Meier, Federation of American Scientists, to Member Associations. Gives notice of meeting December 27 and 28, discusses agenda, finances, personnel security and declassification, national science foundation, and current literature. LP Peace: Box 4.007, Folder 7.3
December 6
  • Writes cheque to "Anderson Shop," $19.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to "F.R. Hipsley," $3.59. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Clarence G Carlisle. 310 Park Central Bldg. $52/ karat, 412 W 6th St. 2 sapphires, yellow 0.75 k, 1 sapphire yellow 1.70 k }West Central Queensland Australia” $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
December 8
  • Letter from Beatrice Wolf, Secretary to LP, to I.F. Walker RE: Informing Walker of LP's travel plans to Baltimore and then to Wilmington. Asks that someone pick up LP in Wilmington at the local train station. [Walker's letter: November 18, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
  • Letter from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Royal Medal and asks for assistance with a question of the hydrogen-bonding of substances like 8-aminoquinoline, specifically the case of l-aminocridine. He sends a diagram of the proposed structure of the molecule with evidence attached pertaining to its basic strength, solubility, deviation from Beer's Law, and melting-point; attached is a table. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #1.6, file:(Albert, Adrien.)]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert B. Warfield, Bristol-Meyers Company to LP RE: Sends enclosed first draft of “Taste and Chemical Constitution” for LP to look over, explains effort to establish a relationship between taste and structure was mostly inspired by his work and desires LP's criticism. Adds that the development of his hypothesis necessitated several assumptions about structural features, and says that his data is unique. Appreciates LP's willingness to look over his work, as he is the most qualified to do so. (Handwritten notes all across top noting sections LP disagrees with in the manuscript) [Letter from LP to McBain December 5, 1947, letter from LP to Warfield December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from LP to the British Consul, Los Angeles RE: Informs them that Priscilla Roth is going to Oxford, England where she will be his secretary, and is to be paid in American dollars while he is George Eastman Professor at Balliol, and gives the dates of his stay. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary to Mr. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Says Freeman has asked her to send the enclosed contracts straight to LP instead of waiting for him to return and sign them, asks him to sign both copies so Freeman can sign them, and one will be sent back to him as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to LP. RE: Informs him of the eight names which were suggested for as Editor. Explains the situation with Noyes. Asks if he favors Noyes as the Editor-in-Chief of the three journals. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.2]
  • Writes cheque to ‘Goale Manure to Dec 8" $46.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 9
December 10
  • Height-Weight Record for Crellin Pauling. Height 54.6 Inches, Weight 75 Pounds, Gain since Sept. 1947, .3 Inches, 4 Pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1]
  • Letter from J.A. Aeschlimann, Director of Chemical Research, Hoffmann-La Roche to LP RE: Sends under separate cover the Jubilee Volume Emil Barell 1946 for the Cal Tech Library. [Letter from Wulf to Aeschlimann December 30, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Karl F. Heumann to LP RE: Sends questions regarding the nomenclature of isopoly and heteropoly acids and salts, as the literature has conflicting responses. Mentions that Dr. Audrieth, on the Inorganic Naming committee, suggested that Heumann write LP. [Letter from LP to Heumann December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Director of Admissions, Harvard Medical School RE: Sends a statement about Linus Pauling Jr's knowledge of English literature and ability in writing.. Says that he should mention that he cannot give him quite so strong a recommendation in the field of science but he thinks that he will do well in medical school. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1946-1956: Box #5.037, Folder 37.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Clyde K. Emery RE: Sends copies of the proposed agreement concerning the radon plant. Requests he sign and return both copies if acceptable or phone or write LP if the proposal is unacceptable. Adds that he is leaving Pasadena on December 19th and would like the matter settled before then. [Undated note from Yost to LP (10-47 ?), Memo from Sturdivant to Walter December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108.5, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)]
  • Letter from LP to Sheng-Tien Wang, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Central University in China RE: Replies with grief to Wang's letter informing him of his brother Sheng-Nien's suicide, tells how it was a great pleasure for himself and his colleagues to have Sheng-Nien working along side them, and how he thought Sheng-Nien enjoyed his stay and only felt discontent that his advanced scientific research was not of immediate value to China. Feels great concern over the description of Sheng-Nien's discouragement and over the strife in China, and reiterates their grief over his death. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Memo from LP to George Hall RE: Requests he find a picture of Cal Tech, perhaps of the residence halls or the Athenaeum, to send to Avery Ashdown at MIT for a display of views of eight colleges to be put in the Campus room. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from LP to Prof. R. Stanton RE: Suggests that the statement about library regulations be changed, as the chemistry library in the Gates and Crellin Labs is closed on Saturday, while the others are open. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
December 11
  • Letter from George C. Griffith to LP RE: Griffith is very pleased to learn that LP will address the Annual Regional Dinner of the American College of Physicians. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.1]
  • Letter from Joan W. Lyon, Secretary, Attitude Research Laboratory, to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Requests 100 copies of the article "Atomic War or Peace" to be sent to Dr. Theo F. Lentz, Department of Education, Washington University for distribution, and to bill them for the usual charge made for this. Also expresses her personal interest and support of the article. [Letter from Ray to Lyon, December 17, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Typescript, Correspondence, Photostat Figures: The Interpretation of Some Chemical Properties of Hemoglobin in Terms of Its Molecular Structure [LP Manuscripts, 1947a.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Franchise Tax Comm. State Tax, Both Linus & Me” $47.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 12
  • Letter from Abram B. Stravitsky to Mrs. O. R. (Beatrice) Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Says a note from the editor of “Bacteriological Reviews” has prompted him to ask the progress of his review, and says they like Cleveland very much. [Letter from Wulf to Stravitsky December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to James H. McGill. Thanks him for his generous donation and the work he and Dr. Kretzmann are planning to do. Writes that he believes Dr. Urey will be able to attend his meeting. Also writes that 50 copies of the requested article have been sent to him. [Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to McGill, June 18, 1946] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from K. Hilding Beij, General Secretary, American Geophysical Union Executive Committee, to LP RE: Informs him that the first post-war General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics will be held from August 19-28 1948 in Oslo Norway. Also informs him that the 29th annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union will be held April 21-23 in Washington. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.8, file:(I: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert Warfield, Bristol-Meyers Company, RE: Returns the copy of his manuscript to him, says that his ideas are interesting but can hardly be proved, explains too many special assumptions. Makes minor comments regarding spatial fit of ion groups, and how some of the arguments seem to indicate different conclusions than Warfield reached. Repeats that he is on the right track, but his conclusions are not shown by his arguments and have no justification presented. [Letter from Warfield to LP December 8, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. Lloyd E. Malm, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah cc: LP RE: Explains the contracts for his manual with Frantz will be sent out soon, asks his opinion on whether the qualitative section should be expanded. (Not finished).
  • Writes cheque to “Pasa Tuberculosis Assoc” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 13
  • Letter from George A. Baitsell, Society of the Sigma Xi, to LP RE: States that the Committee on Nomination would like to nominate LP to be a member of the Executive Committee of the Society for a five-year term. [Letters from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Barker December 5, 1947, to Dr. George A. Baitsell December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E Schlittler, Vereinigung Zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge RE: Thanks him for the letter with the proposed dates for his visits, feels he can not commit to any dates right now, says he will be able to make up a schedule of engagements once he reaches Oxford, hope she will permit him to wait until the first of January before making a definite decision about Switzerland, and says he will write after his arrival in England. [Letter from Schlittler to LP December 2, 1947, letter from LP to Schlittler February 11, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eduardo Cruz-Coke, Dr. H. Schmidt-Hebbel, and Dr. Jorge Mardones, Cuarto Congreso Sudamericano de Quimica, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to attend the 4th South-American Congress of Chemistry to be held in Santiago de Chile March 1-7, 1948, as he will be at Oxford in England during that time. [Letter from Schmidt-Hebbel and Mardones to LP October 1, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.12, file:(F: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J.N. Kellar, Institute of Physics, RE: Thanks him for the invitation to speak at the Annual Conference of the X-Ray Analysis Group of the Institute of Physics. States that he will make his decision whether to accept the invitation once he has arrived in England and has more concrete plans. [Letters from Kellar to LP November 28, 1947, from LP to Kellar January 8, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. Kuhn, Director, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität RE: Says he is please to receive his invitation to speak for the Basel Chemical Society and conduct a colloquium, hopes to be able to, explains that he can not set any final dates at this point until he reaches Oxford, says he will let him know in a few weeks, and says it will be fine to have Dr. Hans Kuhn in Oxford. [Letter from Kuhn to LP November 28, 1947, letter from LP to Kuhn February 12, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Note from George Hampson to LP and AHP RE: Congratulates LP on being awarded the Davy Medal of the Royal Society. Mentions that he has recently been put in charge of the edible fats and oils division of the Research Dept. which he is enjoying very much. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.24]
December 14
  • Letter from Dr. William H. Eberhardt to LP RE: Wishes LP and family a good trip over to and stay at Oxford. Mentions that he was not accepted for the position in Jamaica. Discusses his visit to Rice Institute where he gave a talk. Mentions he spoke with Dr. Mouston, and requests LP's opinions of the Institute. Congratulates LP on receiving the Davy medal. [Letters from LP to Eberhardt October 23, 1947, from Adams to LP October 30, 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)]
  • Note from Priscilla Beattie to LP RE: Wishes the family well on their trip to England. Mentions that she heard him listed on the radio as a supporter of Hans Eislir, and that they will miss LP's activism during his absence. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.14, file:(B: Correspondence 1947)]
  • Typescript: No Title, [re: social activism by scientists] Science and Education Dinner. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.24]
December 15
  • Letter from Don M. Yost to LP, RE: Yost hopes that LP's trip to England will be pleasant and he is sure it will. Yost doesn't know if LP likes poetry, but he submits for LP a few lines "by Chaucer and Yost." The poem that follows is Yost's rewrite of "The Parson" from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, adapted to describe LP. Yost titles it "The Prof." [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Dorothy Loeb. Thanks her for her donation and her friends' names. Encloses two copies of the requested pamphlet, "Only Then Shall We Find Courage." [Letter from Loeb to Ray, November 29, 1947, Letter from Loeb to Einstein, May 19, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from Robert B. Dean, University of Oregon, to LP . RE: Dean is very impressed with LP's "General Chemistry," and offers a few minor errors for revision. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr” $42.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Gas Co” $12.32 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 16
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Abram Stravitsky RE: Says she is sorry that his manuscript hs been held up so long, cites all the work that they have been busy with at the office including getting LP and family off, hopes he will not find too many errors as they are sending it all now, says they are all glad he is feeling at home, and reports that nothing exciting is happening at the lab. [Letters from Stravitsky to Wulf December 12, 1947, December 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from David P. Shoemaker, Institute for Theoretical Physics, to LP RE: Accepts LP's offer to be a senior fellow and asks if he could possibly do any teaching with the fellowship. Mentions some of his current work on resonating bonds and metal ions. [Two copies] [Letter from David P. Shoemaker to LPJanuary 1, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Sends LP a summary of his research proposal with Hillman. Thanks LP for agreeing to serve as a reference. Wishes LP a good trip to England. [Letter from LP to Mislow December 9, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
  • Letter from Helen Marston Beardsley, Vice-Chair, Committee to Prevent Compulsory Military Training, to LP RE: Requests he speak out against atomic weapons and compulsory military service. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler RE: Thanks him for the letter, temble tablets, and advice. [Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler December 5, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #408.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. C. Kleiderer, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc: Nieman, RE: States he will submit an application for a grant of $20,000 to be used in conjunction with insulin research at Cal Tech. Lists LP, Niemann, Badger, Corey, and Schroeder as principal investigators. Discusses concepts and areas they wish to explore in insulin research, including enzyme reactions. Details Badger's experience and expertise in molecular spectroscopy. Adds that due to lack of assistants the program will not be fully underway until summer 1948. Notes Kleiderer should contact Niemann for further information while LP is in England. (Note at bottom, under cc: “A Townsend W.R. Stott, Pres. DuBridge 12/26/48.”) [Letter from Kleiderer to Niemann January 19, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George A. Baitsell, Society of the Sigma Xi, RE: Is pleased to be nominated for the Executive Committee of the Society for a five-year term. States he would be happy to hold the position, although his obligations on the west coast might prevent him from attending meetings in the East regularly. Says it is up to Baitsell's discretion whether he remains nominated or not given the situation. [Letters from George A. Baitsell to LP December 13, 1947, to The Members of the Executive Committee February 11, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #375.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George L. Kreezer RE: Replies that Kreezer may come work on protein denaturation in Pasadena during either fall or spring, although LP himself will not be there much of the time. Notes that it is difficult to find housing in Oxford. Looks forward to seeing him at Oxford or in Pasadena. [Letters from Kreezer to LP December 9, 1947, December 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Heumann RE: Sends his comments and suggestions on the appropriate nomenclature for isopoly and heteropoly acids and salts. [Letter from Heumann to LP December 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Sends results of the osmotic pressure tests that were run on the three hemoglobin samples, mentioning that their lateness is due to the fact that the machine had been put in storage. Also notes that he and AHP are leaving Friday for Oxford and that his new address will be Balliol College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Frederick M. Thomas RE: Provides comments regarding Thomas' book, “Strategy for Survival,” as per Thomas' request. [Letter from Frederick M. Thomas to Prof. Albert Einstein November 28, 1947, note from Frederick M. Thomas to LP's Secretary January 20, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.12]
  • Letter from Walter S. Rogers, Institute of Current World Affairs, to LP RE: Requests LP meet with Richard Nolte, a Rhodes scholar at Oxford who is studying Arabic and Islamic law. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.14, file:(N: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. Kyropoulos RE: Writes he has sent a note to Dr. DuBridge as he was unable to speak with him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman would like LP's addresses en route to England and in England so that he might be reached there. Freeman has decided not to rush through a reprint, since he believes that stock will hold through February. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman would like to know what LP thinks of the idea of organizing the latter parts of LP's general chemistries around qualitative analysis. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
December 17
  • Letter from A. Bradbury, Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, Oxford University to LP RE: Says she has booked his secretary a room at Linton Lodge, hopes they will be comfortable there, says there is no need for them to bring sheets or blankets, says that she is asking for the cost of their lodgings be split into one for rooms and one for utilities and food, asks to know when they expect to arrive in Oxford so she can send a car for them, and hopes that they have a comfortable journey. [Letter from Bradbury to LP January 6, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from J. Greene to LP RE: Apologizes for asking LP to confirm his lecture prematurely. Will write again soon to make arrangements for hospitality during his stay. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9]
  • Letter from James S. Fuller, Chief Deputy Registrar, State of California, Department of Public Health to LP RE: States they have accepted the affidavits to correct the record of Crellin Pauling. Does not say what the correction regards. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Saffer RE: Says he is sorry that he has not had time to return his books or send Christmas cards out, thanks him for lending him the books, says he looks forward to seeing Robinson soon and thinks it is fine that he received the Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1947), #378.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Mayer, Editor, Journal of Chemical Physics RE: Submits the manuscript “The Molecular Diagram Model” by Pascaline and Raymond Daudel for publication. [Letter from LP to Daudel December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.6, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Per J. Hedenius RE: Notes he was interested to learn of Hedenius' observations on the selective coloring of red blood cells with methylene blue, but has no comments to make. Suggests he could visit to discuss the matter while he is in Sweden next August. [Memo from Itano to LP December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Raymond Daudel RE: Apologizes for the delay. States that he has read over and sent the Manuscript to Dr. Mayer at the Journal of Chemical Physics. Adds that he looks forward to seeing Daudel in a few months. [Letter from Daudel to LP May 29, 1947, letter from LP to Mayer December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.6, file:(Daudel, Raymond and Pascaline, 1945-1948, 1950-1952, 1956-1958, 1967-1968, 1972)]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: A a member of LP's staff, Dr. Jurg Waser, has proposed to LP that he translate "General Chemistry" into German. Waser will make the proposal to Freeman shortly. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP feels that Freeman might be interested in the statements made by Swedish chemist Dr. Gustavson. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary to W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Encloses comments Freeman though LP would be interested in from Behnke, thanks him for returning the last batch but assures him it is unnecessary as they have copies. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Joan W. Lyon, Secretary, Attitude Research Laboratory. Thanks her for her letter and interest in Dr. Einstein's article, which is being sent as requested. [Letter from Lyon to Einstein, December 11, 1947]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Memo from Harvey Itano to LP RE: Requests he look at a letter from Dr. Hedenius. [Letter from LP to Hedenius December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust to LP RE: Reports that he and Moe are working with the Board of Directors to modify the funding in order to better support LP and his family while in England. [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)]
  • Writes cheque to “Dry Cleaning. Jack Ely” $55.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “HB Bennett Travel Agency. 100 S Los Robles. Part of tickets (Pas - Ox & return) + 125 deposit paid earlier” $3000.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry. Paid in full” $32.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 18
  • Letter from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey to LP RE: Asks if Mr. F. C. Romeyn could work under LP the next time LP is at Oxford. Describes the relevant education and experience of Romeyn. [Letters from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey to Prof. Hinshelwood January 7, 1948, to LP January 12, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.13]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L.P. Eisenhart RE: LP encloses a copy of the remarks which he made at the opening of the Benjamin Franklin House. LP reports it was a pleasure to serve as a representative of the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.11]
  • Letter from LP to K.H. Gustavson, Sweden, RE: LP is pleased that Gustavson likes his "General Chemistry," and says that he has had a request from Vienna to make a translation into German. LP says he will be in Oxford for the winter and spring terms and hopes he can make it to Sweden during the summer. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Stewart and Quigley RE: Requests that his car be taken off liability insurance from December 19, 1947 through September 19, 1948, but that fire and theft insurance be maintained. Asks that any billing questions be mailed to him at his new address in England. (Note above text: “Personal”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.8, file:(I: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP does not wish to revise "General Chemistry" around a treatment of qualitative analysis as Freeman has suggested. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP has received a proposal from a member of his staff, Dr. Jurg Waser, to translate "General Chemistry" into German. LP supports Waser and lists his various qualifications for Freeman. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Luga? Howard to AHP RE: Wishes them a good trip to England, and encloses parts of several letters she received from a friend residing in England to inform AHP of the conditions the average Englishman faces. [Filed under AHP General Correspondence, Personal, A-M: Box #1.001, Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Mary E. Ray, Secretary, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to Frances B. Milligan. Thanks him for his donation and support, and writes that they have enclosed 5 copies of the requested article, "Atomic War or Peace." [Letter from Milligan to Gentlemen of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, December 11, 1947] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.6
  • Letter from Maud Mattley, Supervisor of Science at Portland Public Schools to LP RE: Informs him that his chemistry teacher from Washington High school is retiring, asks that he write a letter about Green for their special issue of the Lens which will be about Mr. Green. [Letter from LP to Mattley January 9, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 441.1]
  • Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology to the Executive Committee of the Bureau of the Council of the International Union of Chemistry (cc: LP) RE: Recommendations for the structure of the International Union of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: National Research Council, 1925-1950: Box #14.027 Folder #27.4]
  • List in pencil titled “Mailed first class to LP Baliol [sic] 12/18/47" [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Note from Fred Allen to LP RE: Wishes him well on his coming stay at Oxford. Details family plans for the holidays, as well as the plans for a new facility for the chemistry department at Purdue. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-1949)]
  • Writes cheque to “Bank. Cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Bank. Traveler's Checks” $201.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Clarence G Carlisle. Two Sapphires - blue 1.10 1.15 carat” $111.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Linda” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 19
  • Letter from Dr. Abram B. Stravitsky, Institute of Pathology, Western Reserve University to Mrs. O. R. (Beatrice) Wulf RE: Says he received the manuscript in good condition, says to gives thanks to everyone who helped, says they have set up his laboratory, and asks if she could get a manuscript of his “Passive Transfer” paper from Dr. Campbell as he has apparently forgotten about it. (Notes on side in pencil: mostly illegible) [Letters from Wulf to Stravitsky December 16, 1947, December 23, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to J. Horace McFarland. Thanks him for his interest and support of their work. [Letter from McFarland to Einstein, May 8, 1947, Letter from McFarland to Einstein, May 6, 1948] LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.5
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Lazarus, Institute for the study of Metals, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses their recent research with LiPb, noting that he is not yet satisfied with the results. (Notes above text: “Dr. Waser Mr. Soldate Dr. Ewing Return to Dr. Pauling's office.”) [Letter from Lazarus to LP November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.13, file:(L: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K. H. Gustavson, C.J. Lundberg Laderfabriks A.B., RE: Discusses the question concerning the tanning action of various aldehydes, especially in relation to collagen. Regrets that he does not have a definite conclusion to offer in regards to the problem. [Letter from Gustavson to LP October 25, 1947, January 16, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.11, file:(G: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. Sidney Elston RE: Discusses the Welch chart of chemical elements, noting that he two has been omitting Illinium, as there is doubt to its existence. Goes on to discuss in detail Elston's previous comments on protons. [Note from Elston to LP November 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.13, file:(E: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, University to California. RE: Feels opposition to the idea of having a full time editor of the Journal of the ACS. Favors Noyes as the Editor-in-Chief of the three journals. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell Latimer, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, RE: Writes that he will nominate Giauque for the Nobel prize in chemistry. Requests copies of Giaque's papers to enclose with the nomination. Asks if Latimer knows if anyone else has nominated Giaque. Requests as a post-script that Latimer prepare a statement on the 1926 announcement if he has not already done so. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.15, file:(Latimer, Wendell)]
  • Letter from Mrs. R. B. Conroy, Secretary, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, NRC to LP RE: Enclosed copy of Noyes' letter about the International Union of Chemistry (December 18, 1947). [Filed under LP Science: National Research Council, 1925-1950: Box #14.027 Folder #27.4]
  • Registered Letter from LP to W.C. Lothrop RE: Returns the secret material requested in connection with his termination of association with the C.I.A. [Letter from LP to Lothrop November 18, 1947, Letter from Lothrop to LP December 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • Writes cheque to “AC Vroman. Books” $4.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $30.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Bullocks. Trousers Peter” $20.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Cal Tech. Peter's tuition” $205.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Exclusive Pres Form” $2.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Tel Co” $8.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Poly” $158.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Sarah” $195.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Simpson's $3.28 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Simpson's” $9.57 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Star News. Jan 1st” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil of Calif” $26.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “WW Taylor. Clothes for Peter & Linda” $241.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
December 20
  • Letter from Ed Bauer to LP RE: Bauer confirms the invitation to the symposium on chemical boding in Paris beginning on April 8th. Asks that LP send the title of his paper at his earliest convenience. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.28]
December 21
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Thanks LP for some osmotic pressure results regarding a hemoglobin used in rat kidney experiments being performed by a new pathologist named Rather. Mentions that starting next August he may be working at the University of California Medical school as an unpaid Lecturer but with time to do his clinical research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
December 22
  • Letter from Dr. Wendell M. Latimer, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends a copy of the nomination of Giaque which he sent last year. Suggests LP inform the committee that the reprints have already been sent, as they have sent them twice now and are running out of the early ones. [Copy of letter from Wendell to the Nobel Committee for Chemistry November 6, 1946, letter from LP to Nobel Committee for Chemistry, January 9, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #280.2, file:(Nobel Prize Nominations 1948)]
  • Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, to Members of the Standing Committee on Meetings. RE: Informs them that the committee will be arranging the Public Lecture on April 26th. Suggests possible lectures. Asks for suggestions of topics for a symposium. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Frederick D. Rossini, Chief, Section on Thermochemistry and Hydrocarbons, National Research Council to LP RE :Expressing pleasure that LP will accept membership on the National Research Council Committee on Physical Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: National Research Council, 1925-1950: Box #14.027 Folder #27.4]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Dr. Herman Mark, Chair, Scientific Planning Committee, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, RE: States that she has forwarded Mark's letter concerning the opening ceremonies of the Weizmann Research Center to LP at his address in Oxford. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.1, file:(Mark, Herman)]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Maud Mattley, Portland Public Schools, RE: Informs Mattley that she is forwarding her letter to LP in England. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Telegram from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that he was selected as President-Elect of the ACS. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Dr. E.C. Kleiderer," $36.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]
December 23  (Wilmington, DE)
  • Correspondence, Itinerary: Intermolecular Forces and Molecular Structure in Relation to Biological Specificity, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
  • Letter from Albert W. Hull, Assistant Director, Research Laboratory, General Electric, to LP cc: JH Sturdivant RE: Sends the requested information on the crystal structure of cesium, including a photostat of his lab book. Notes that the 1921 reference in the Physical Review is the only thing he has published on the matter. [Letter from LP to Hull January 19, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Dr. Abram Stravitsky, Western Research University RE: Tells him that Dr, Campbell says he submitted “Passive Transfer” the day after he left to the Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, says he can write to Dr. John Mehl for further information, asks if it is a contribution from their lab, and asks for the title if it is so she can send him a number for it. [Letter from Stravitsky to Wulf December 19, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1948), #378.1]
  • Letter from Charles Allen Thomas, to LP. RE: Delighted to hear that he was elected President-Elect of the ACS. Looks forward to working with him. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from Dr. George L. Kreezer, Department of Psychology, Cornell University, to LP RE: Thanks him for giving permission for him to come work in the labs in Pasadena if he is unable to go to Oxford this summer. [Letter from LP to Kreezer December 16, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.12, file:(K: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Prof. Kasimir Fajans, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Continues extensive discussion on the calculations related to properties of the water molecule on page 71 of the second edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from LP to Fajans November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117.2, file:(Fajans, Kasimir, 1940, 1942, 1946-1947, 1950)]
  • Writes cheque to "B. Altman and Co.," $28.46. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]
December 24
  • Carbon copy of list of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College with short memo at top from Wulf to Roth and note from Priscilla Roth to Beatrice Wulf. Writes note in blue ink to Beatrice RE: Informs her that the letters were received safely, tells about their trip, says she's just done a few letters on her typewriter at the hotel and the box of supplies arrived that day, tells about their troubles renting a typewriter, talks about the weather and Oxford, and says she'll be sure to send back carbons of appointments and tell her whether or not the mail Beatrice sends arrived. [List from Wulf to Roth December 24, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Summary, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his selection as President-Elect of ACS. Informs him of his duties. Informs him of how his trip to England will interfere with his responsibilities. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.003, Folder 3.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Fred H. Heath, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, to Cal Tech RE: Requests specific information on the Chemistry PhD program at Cal Tech to aid in developing a program at his university. [Letter from Wulf to Heath January 7, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Taylor's Typewriter Co. Ltd., to A. Bradbury, Esq., The Domestic Bursar, Balliol College, RE: States that Bradbury's letter to Edgar Watson was passed on to them, and that they can rent out a typewriter for “30/- per month,” and a dictating machine with transcriber for fifty guineas from January till June. Without the shaving machine, the price would be reduced by “ཱ5.5.0.” Handwritten next to the salutation: “We prefer subscript 1...90 [?] if available.” Handwritten in lower left corner: “Answered 1/2/48,” and “Asked for immediate delivery and subscripts if possible.” [Letter from Taylor's Typewriter Co. Ltd. to LP January 7, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.13]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP's letter regarding translation by Waser reached Freeman at the same time as Waser's. Freeman has told Waser to discuss arrangements with a Swiss publisher, to explain that they have been carrying correspondence on with a Dr. Klemenc, even though no firm deal has been reached .[Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: The contracts for the elementary chemistry text were received; Freeman is excited for the proposed book. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP, RE: Freeman is going to have some of his staff read the first 20 chapters of "General Chemistry," in hopes of discovering what it is that makes people feel the book is too difficult. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • List of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College with short memo at top from Wulf to Roth RE: Says that she would like to know in the beginning if Priscilla is receiving the important mail for LP that she forwards, encloses a carbon for Priscilla to send back to say the letter were safely received. (Carbon copy below). (Note in pencil “Rec'd”) [Carbon copy of list sent back from Roth to Wulf (date unknown)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “American Chemical Society Head”, Columbis (Neb.) Telegram, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Aid Head of Chemical Unit”, Los Angeles Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects Californian as Its Head”, New York Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.27]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects Californian as Its Head”, New York Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Elects”, Omaha (Neb.) Morning World-Herald, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Picks Californian as Chief”, St. Paul (Minn.) Dispatch, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Elect Head”, Washington News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Elect”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Pick Pauling”, Hollywood Citizen News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus C. Pauling Is President-Elect”, York (Neb.) News-Times, December 24, 1947 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Chosen ACS President-Elect to Succeed Thomas”, New York News Record, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Elected”, New York World-Telegram, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Election of Dr. Linus C. Pauling...”, [re: ACS presidency] Minneapolis Star-Journal, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemical Group”, New York News, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemical Society”, Visalia (Calif.) Times-Delta, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Society”, La Porte (Ind.) Herald-Argus, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nation's Chemists Elect Pauling ACS President”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling to Head Chemists”, Seattle Times, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, McCook (Neb.) Gazette, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, Monticello (Ind.) Journal, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “The election of...”, Oakland Tribune, December 24, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Encloses another sample of hemoglobin for osmotic pressure testing, mentioning that it is from normal kidneys and if the molecular weight is around 60,000 they may have a breakthrough. (The data is sent by Dr. Campbell on January 15th 1948 as LP has left for Oxford.) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.2, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Telegram from Bernard Loser, Food Research Laboratories, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on being elected President-Elect of ACS. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Telegram from Harry L. Fisher, to LP. RE: Congratulations and Best Wishes. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
December 25
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Californian Will Head American Chemical Society”, Lincoln (Neb.) State Journal, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Honors Caltech Professor”, Flint (Mich.) Journal, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Pick New Officers”, Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot, December 25, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
December 26
  • Letter from Ernest H. Volwiler, Executive Vice-President, Abbott Laboratories, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his election as President-Elect of ACS> [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Heads Chemists”, Minneapolis Star-Journal, December 26, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “New President”, Pittsburgh Press, December 26, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Head Chemists”, New York World Telegram [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.28]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Head Chemists”, New York World-Telegram, December 26, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Head Chemists”, New York World-Telegram, December 26, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Top Chemist”, Detroit News, December 26, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Note from John R. Brown to LP RE: On behalf of the Oxford University Physical Society, Brown asks LP to read a paper before the Society next term. [LP's reply: January 12, 1948] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.12]
  • Writes cheque to "Biltmore Hotel," $52.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]
December 27
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Attaches a letter of Dec. 24th. Encloses a copy of a letter to Albert Noyes. Shall keep him informed. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemist”, Boston Post, December 27, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
December 28
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., RE: Informs him of circumstances which makes it impossible for LP to be chairman of five Award Committees. Asks if he is willing to serve in this capacity.
December 29
  • Article: “ACS Elects Pauling President for 1949", Oil, Paint & Drug Reporter, December 29, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.19]
  • Carbon copy of list of mail forwarded from Cal Tech to Balliol College sent back from Priscilla Roth to Beatrice Wulf. (Note in blue ink: “OK”) [List from Wulf to Roth December 29, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Werner Nowacki, Universität Bern, to LP RE: Thanks him for the set of L-cards. States that K. Hedberg has sent him the manuscript of their paper on adamantane and thanks LP for allowing him to do research at Cal Tech on this project. Discusses his recent work. Adds that he was glad to learn that LP will visit Switzerland next year. [Letter from LP to Nowacki November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #277.15, file:(Nowacki, Werner)]
  • Letter from Edward H. MacKay, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: MacKay wants to know if LP would be interested in marketing his book, "General Chemistry," in England. He says that they could convert pounds to dollars in LP's royalty account. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP, to Alden H. Emery, Secretary. RE: Informs him that she was able to forward the letter to LP. Informs him of where to send his mail for the next six months. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from W.C. Lothrop to LP RE: Encloses signed receipt for the materials sent. Requests additional items not included. [Letter from LP to Lothrop December 19, 1947, January 12, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
  • List of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College. [Carbon sent back from Roth to Wulf (date unknown)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists' Chief”, Elyria (Ohio) Chronicle Telegram [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.30]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists' Chief”, Medina (New York) Journal-Register [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.31]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists' Chief”, Philipsburg (Pennsylvania) Journal [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1947n.29]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus C. Pauling”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 29, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Will Head A.C.S.”, New York Journal of Commerce, December 29, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Telegram from Arthur B. Lamb, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on being elected President-Elect of ACS. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
December 30
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech, to Dr. J. A. Aeschlimann, Hoffmann-La Roche, RE: Writes on behalf of LP, who is on his way to England. Thanks him for the Jubilee Volume Emil Barell of 1946. [Letter from Aeschlimann to LP December 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
  • Letter from Bill Jones, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, to LP RE: Congratulates him on being named President-elect of the ACS. Discusses Linus, Jr.'s recent wedding and plans to attend medical school. Congratulates LP on his appointment to the Eastman Professorship at Oxford and wishes the family the best in England. [Letter from LP to Jones February 16, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.13, file:(J: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from Charlie to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his selection as President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from Dr. R. E. Rundle, Dept. of Chemistry, Iowa State College, to Dr. Fred Ewing, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Cal Tech, RE: Asks a question regarding reciprocal lattice space in a compound. Handwritten at the bottom: “P.S. I have sent a similar letter to Pauling, but I'm writing you too in case Pauling has already left for England.” [Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle November 19, 1947, notes from R. E. Rundle to Dr. Ewing January 3, 1948, to LP January 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12]
  • Letter from Raymond B. Seymour, Councilor, Chattanooga Section, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his selection as President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. Lloyd H. Reyerson, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota cc: LP RE: Writes regarding news of his progress on a colloidal chemistry, which they would like to discuss with him for their series, and hopes he will find time to visit them when he is in California. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • Letter from Walter A. Schmidt, Western Precipitation Corporation, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his election as President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to LP. RE: Gives the summary of comments by various members of the committee. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Note from Dr. Hyman Swerdlow, Consul, Alpha Eta Chapter, Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity to LP RE: Invites LP to be their firs guest speaker at the lectureship series their fraternity is sponsoring on national scale, gives him the dates, tells how the medical students would all be excused from class so they could all come hear him speak, and says they could meet if LP needs more information. [Letter from Wulf to Swerdlow January 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1947), #378.1]
December 31
  • Letter from I. M. Kolthoff, University of Minnesota, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on being elected President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from J. A. Campbell, Isotopics, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his election as President-Elect. Welcomes suggestions on how they can best serve the Society. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from Roger Adams, Head, Chemistry Department, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Offers congratulations for being selected as President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Tells him they are sending the first five chapters of the Olson-Orlemann-Koch by express, hopes it won't need too much attention but asks for his reactions and recommendations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.5]
  • List of mail forwarded from Cal Tech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College. [Carbon sent back from Roth to Wulf January 6, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists' Chief”, Oregon City (Ore.) Enterprise, December 31, 1947. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.20]
  • Note from Professor J. Heyrovsky to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Davy medal. Continues discusses of his proposed trip to the U.S. as a visiting professor, similar to his recent experience in Sweden. Inquires if LP would allow him to spend some time at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Heyrovsky January 15, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156.21, file:(Heyrovsky, J.)]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Dec 31 ‘47) for $691.26 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]