"Shortening of Bonds in Flourine Compounds." February 9, 1948. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.

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Activity Listings

• Letter from Dr. J.W. Linnett, Queen's College, Oxford, to LP RE: Thanks him for returning their letter to Nature. Requests to change the topic of his talk on Feb 25th to “The Distortion of Bonds from Regular Distribution.” Goes on to discuss the nature of the talk and the contributions from Wheatley and Heath. Asks LP for his opinion on the changes. [Letter from LP to Linnett February 11, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.14, file:(L: Correspondence, 1948)]
• Letter from Dr. T. Mann to Dr. Niemann, Caltech RE: Discusses his plans to visit Pasadena in early March. Mentions his correspondence with Dr. Link on the subject. (Note above text: “Feb. 29. for 2 wks”) [Telegram from Niemann to Mann February 13, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.15, file:(M: Correspondence, 1948)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E. Schlittler, Vereinigung zur Organisation Naturwissenschaftlicher Vorträge RE: Says he has found it impossible to come to Switzerland during April, gives dates in July and June, and asks for which is better for them. [Letter from LP to Schlittler December 13, 1947, telegram from Schlittler to LP February 13, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J.W. Linnett, Queen's College, Oxford, RE: Responds that he approves of the topic change and looks forward to the presentation. [Letter from Linnett to LP February 11, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.14, file:(L: Correspondence, 1948)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Leyden Webb, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, The University of Southern California RE: Replies that he is interested to know about Webb's desire to work with Dr. Burn, as he has met him and was impressed by his ability and personality, and will put in a good word for Webb as he sees Burn often. [Letter from Webb February 5, 1948, letter from LP to Burn February 11, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]
• Letter from LP to Mr. J. Green RE: Thanking Green for his hospitality and the opportunity to speak at Bristol [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.9]
• Letter from LP to Prof. J. H. Burn, Department of Pharmacology, Oxford University RE: Writes regarding his former student Dr. Leyden Webb, who hopes to work with Dr. Burn the coming year. Gives his good opinion of Webb, in his work and personality, notes that he is a good man with instruments. Thanks Burn for having him in to lunch in the laboratory and showing him about. [Letter from Webb to LP February 4, 1948, letter from LP to Webb February 11, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]
• Letter from Prof. I.M. Kolthoff, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, to LP RE: Discusses the research of Danica Stocesova, a PhD student from Czechoslovakia who is studying in his department. Writes that her fiancé, Jiri Doskocil, will be doing research on a fellowship at Caltech next year. Asks if there is a possibility of Miss Stocesova being hired as a researcher if she is granted a Masters as she has not completed her doctoral requirements. Wishes LP a pleasant stay in Holland. Encloses a letter to A.H. Emery that may interest LP. [Letter from LP to Kolthoff February 16, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199.8, file:(Kolthoff, I.M.)]
• Letter from T.W. Jones, Editor and Manager, Chemistry and Industry, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his election as President of ACS. Requests permission to visit the labs at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Jones March 2, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.16, file:(C: Correspondence, 1948)]
• Letter from W.B. Whalley to LP RE: On behalf of the Local Section of the Chemical Society, Whalley invites LP to present a lecture in Liverpool during his stay London. If willing, he asks that LP provide several dates that may work for him. [LP's reply: February 12, 1948] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.25]
• Note from Dr. Robert Corey to LP RE: Reports on his recovery and news from the labs at Caltech. Discusses the need for protein work at Caltech, and informs him of the progress on the NFIP display. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.6 file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
• Writes cheque to “AAAS. Dues” $6.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “ACS SoCal” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “ACS” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Am Acad. Dues” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Am Phys Soc” $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Am Soc X-R &ED. Dues” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Foothill Motors. Zephyr” $550.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Harpers” $2.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]
• Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. Ins on house” $164.54 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]