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September
  • Board of Directors Minutes, American Chemical Society, by Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.1]
  • Document informing the members of the APS of an Amendment to the Laws of the APS. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011 Folder #11.2]
  • Examination in Physical Chemistry for Admission to PhD Candidacy and grades for six men. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Letter from L. P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, to the Members of the APS. RE: Informs them of the time and location of the Autumn General Meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011 Folder #11.2]
  • The nature of the bonds in the iron silicide FeSi and related crystals. Acta Crystallogr. 1 (1948): 212-216. Written by: Linus Pauling and A. M. Soldate. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1948p.9]

September 1  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Bill from Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of America to Peter Pauling RE: Requests premium payment of $60.83 on policy number 69093-0054. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.2]
  • Insurance Policy for Peter Pauling. Policy Number 60093-0054, renewal of policy 68093-0033. Policy period is September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949. Total Premium is $60.83 [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.2]
  • Letter from M. E. Dice, General Petroleum Corporation, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Has conferred with LP and Lacey. Approves of statement changes. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Awards and Committees, 1948-1951: Box #14.010 Folder #10.2]
  • Letter from Marion E. Dice, General Petroleum Corporation, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Elaborates on his telegram message. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Awards and Committees, 1948-1951: Box #14.010 Folder #10.2]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Dr. W.A. Noyes Jr., University of Rochester, RE: Freeman is pleased with Noyes' progress on the physical chemistry text. He says that LP will see Noyes before returning to the west coast, and explains what he hopes the physical chemistry text will add to the series he and LP are creating. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Freeman welcomes LP back and says he hopes to see him in Pasadena around September 20. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]

September 3  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Ricardo Carvalho Ferreira to LP RE: States that Professor Daudel has written him regarding LP's interest in the ionic character in double bounds. Includes three questions related to HCl and bonding. [Letter from LP to Ferreira October 1, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #119.7, file:(Ferreira, Ricardo)]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. William Doering, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University cc: LP RE: Hopes he will do the organic chemistry text for their series, suggests he raise questions with LP, emphasize their willingness to wait longer for a manuscript from him as other sources are unsatisfying and he is their preference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.6]
  • Memo from Carl Niemann to Members of the Division of Graduate Committee, Caltech, RE: Attaches the application by Dr. Szwarc, who is recommended by LP, for the Noyes Fellowship in Chemistry. Asks for a vote on whether Szwarc should receive this fellowship. [Two copies] [Application July 14, 1948, letter from J. G. Kirkwood September 7, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]

September 4
  • Letter from Dr. Sho-Chow Woo, Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, China to LP RE: Believes LP must be back from England at this point, explains that Prof. Tsu-Ching Huang of Tsin-Hua University told him he is coming to Caltech for works on liquid structure and solutions theory, and he admires his good luck. Explains they lack spectroscopic plates, so he has not resumed his spectroscopic work and instead works on organic chemistry reactions as they require less equipment. Sends to LP through Prof. Huang 4 issues of “Science and Technology in China” and 2 copies of the List of Publications of the Chemistry Institute, Academia Sinica, and hopes they will be of interest to the members of Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]

September 5  (St. Louis)
  • Letter from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: Regrets that he did not have a chance to further discuss with LP the position available in his group and find out further the man he believed a possible candidate. Explains he has other people in mind and will make a decision in a couple of weeks, but is willing to wait for a reasonable amount of time and would appreciate hearing from LP's candidate soon. [Letter from LP to Wright September 21, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]
  • Minutes from the Council Policy Committee, ACS, by Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Leaders”, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 5, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]

September 6  (St. Louis)
  • Minutes of the St. Louis Meeting, of the ACS Committee on Foreign Compendia. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Minutes of the St. Louis Meeting, of the ACS Council. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.1]

September 7  (St. Louis)
  • Letter from J. G. Kirkwood, Caltech, to Dr. M. Szwarc, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Manchester, RE: Acknowledges the receipt of Szwarc's application for a Fellowship, and states that the decision will be delayed until LP and other committee members return, sometime after September 20, 1948. [Memo from Carl Niemann to Members of the Division of Graduate Committee September 3, 1948, letter from M. Szwarc to LP September 20, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]

September 8  (St. Louis)
  • Letter from Robert Haggie, Society of Chemical Industry, to Perkin Medal Committee. RE: Informs them of the nominees for the Perkin Medal. Attaches a vita from each nominee. Would like to have their vote by September 21st. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “New Scientist Head Raps Un-American Committee”, Bakersfield (Calif.) Californian, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of Chemists Criticizes Thomas Committee For Treatment of Scientists”, Saint Louis (Missouri) Star-Times [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.18]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of Chemists Criticizes Thomas Committee For Treatment of Scientists”, St. Louis Star-Times, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of Chemists Criticizes Thomas Committee for Treatment of Scientists”, St. Louis Star-Times, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.31]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of Chemists Criticizes Thomas Committee for Treatment of Scientists”, St. Louis Star-Times, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.49]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Flays Thomas Committee”, San Jose News, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Flays Thomas Probers”, Stockton (Calif.) Record, September 8, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Plays Thomas Committee”, San Jose (California) News [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.19
  • Writes cheque to “St. Louis Jewelers” $328.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3]

September 9  (St. Louis)
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP. RE: Letts forwards to LP the comments received on "General Chemistry" thus far, and says that as more comments come in, she will send them on. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. William C. Stickler, Department of Chemistry, University of Denver cc: LP RE: Says that he enjoyed their visit and discussion of the organic text he may possibly write, believes his idea is excellent and hopes to hear from him soon regarding a manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Group Head Hits Thomas Panel”, Austin (Texas) American, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Head Charges Probe Committee”, Cushing (Okla.) Citizen, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Head Charges Probe Committee”, Cushing (Oklahoma) Citizen [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemist Assails Un-American Unit”, Port Arthur (Texas) News, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists Head Blasts House Spy Inquiry”, Belleville (Illinois) News-Democrat, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemists' Leader Hits House Un-Americans”, The Daily Worker, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Men of Science”, Saint Louis (Missouri) Globe-Democrat [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.21]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Men of Science”, St. Louis Globe Democrat, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of Chemists Criticizes Thomas Committee For Treatment of Scientists”, St. Louis (Missouri) Star-Times, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Research Funding Urged for Science”, New York Times, September 9, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Postcard [in German] from Prof. Dr. A. Sommerfeld to LP. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.029

September 10  (St. Louis)
  • Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, to LP. RE: Attaches a schedule of engagements for the October-November tour of LP. Requests that specific meeting dates be sent to LP. Attaches a photo and biographical sketch of LP. Gives options for topics. Gives details of what should be provided for him and AHP. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Mark Nickerson, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, to LP. RE: Informs him of what he has been studying. Hopes to discuss it with him. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemist Criticizes Thomas Committee”, Norman (Oklahoma) Transcript, September 10, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]

September 12
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Portland Session to Draw 3000 Outstanding Chemists”, Portland Sunday Oregonian, September 12, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, folder 5.24]

September 13  (Portland, OR)
  • Letter from J.I. Fernandez Alonso, Universidad de Valencia, to LP RE: Alonso has been charged officially with the translation of "General Chemistry" into Spanish. He expresses his approval for the text and says that he would like to meet LP personally. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.5]
  • Letter from Lynne L Merritt, Jr., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Indiana Chemistry, to LP. RE: Is pleased that LP will be able to speak at their October meeting. Requests travel information. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from W.A. Higinbotham, Chairman, Scientists' Committee on Loyalty Problems, to LP. Invites LP, along with one hundred other well-known scientists, to act as a sponsor and consultant to the committee. Encloses Prospectus. [Reply from LP, September 23, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 4.007, Folder 7.1

September 14  (Portland, OR)
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Lead of US in Scientific Study Greater Than Nazis' Before 1917, Chemists Told”, Portland Oregonian [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.22]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Noted Scientists to Give Papers As U.S. Chemists Gather in City”, Portland Oregonian, September 14, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “President-Elect of American Chemical Society is...” [Photo with caption], Oregon Journal, September 14, 1948, September 15, 1948. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings 1948n.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Princeton Man Tells of New Plastic Roads”, Oregon Journal, September 14, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Leaders in Chemistry Field Meet in Portland”, Portland Oregonian, September 14, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.31]
  • Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Leaders in Chemistry Field Meet in Portland”, Portland Oregonian, September 14, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.49]
  • Press Release by the Federation of American Scientists. Gives a statement released by W. A. Higinbotham applauding the position taken by President Truman urging Americans to avoid methods and procedures impeding scientific research. Mentions that the persecution of Dr. Condon has made most of the scientists that worked on the atom bomb project unwilling or reluctant to accept government positions, which weakens the nation. LP Peace: Box 3.018, Folder 18.1
  • Statement of receipt of Dr. Richard D. Tolman's classified documents from his home and office, from Beatrice J. Wulf to the Atomic Energy Commission, signed by Percy E. Stephens, Security Agent. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.13]
  • Writes cheque to “Mult. Hotel” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3]

September 15  (Portland, OR)
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to President DuBridge RE: Outlines what she has done with Dr. Tolman's AEC material. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]
  • Manila packet from the Reports Group of the California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory to LP. Encloses Copy No. 74 of P. Report No. 9-19. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.006
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society Leaders”, Saint Louis (Missouri) Globe Democrat [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1948n.24]
  • Writes cheque to "Nicholas Ungar," $418.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]

September 16  (Portland, OR)
  • Letter from B. H. Sage to J. G. Kirkwood RE: recalls discussion early in June about the possibilities of ordnance postgraduate work in chemistry. It was agreed that a decision be delayed until the return of Professor Pauling. Transmits materials for consideration. [Letter from Sage to Wheeler September 16, 1948] [Letter from Spanagel to Sage September 22, 1948]] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from B. H. Sage, Caltech, to Commander Richard C. H. Wheeler RE: states that they have briefly considered the possibility of proposing a postgraduate curriculum for ordnance engineers in chemistry, but as Professor Pauling has been away, they have not been able to make a positive statement. Immediately after Pauling's return, they will review the situation and make some recommendations. [Letter from Sage to Kirkwood September 16, 1948]] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from H. S. Eastman, Secretary, Mohave Desert Section, to LP. RE: Looking forward to his visit. Hopes he will not have the same trouble finding the place. Has arranged accommodations. Informs him that the meeting is informal. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Europe Found in Need of More Scientists”, Oregon Journal, September 16, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, folder 5.25]
  • Note from Dr. H. J. Turnit, Medical Division, to LP RE: Asks for a number of reprints from LP so he might try to repeat Dr. Rathen's experiments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.13]
  • Writes cheque to “Mult. Hotel” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 3]

September 17  (Portland, OR)
  • Letter from Carey McWilliams to LP RE: Requests to see LP in order to discuss a chapter of the book he is writing. (Note above text: “10/6/48 Will call in November for appointment.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.15, file:(M: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from George G. Taylor, Assistant Secretary, to Board of Directors. RE: Attaches a draft of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Memorandum from W. A. Higinbotham, R. Bush, & Executive Secretariat, Federation of American Scientists, to Member Associations and Members-at-Large. Gives updates and news on issue of secrecy in science. LP Peace: Box 3.018, Folder 18.1
  • Newspaper Clipping: “More Scientists, Chemists Needed”, Tacoma (Washington) Times, September 17, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Writes cheque to "Multinomah Hotel," $68.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]

September 18
  • Letter from Hannah Dorner, Executive Director, National Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions, to LP. Asks LP to sponsor the advertisement of a statement that should make some undecided voters pick Henry Wallace. LP Peace: Box 4.013, Folder 13.4
  • Newsletter Article: “House Committee is Called ‘Inhumane'”, Science News Letter, September 18, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “World Shortage of Scientists Seen by Savant”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, September 18, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.24]

September 19

September 20

September 21
  • Letter from Dr. Norman Davidson to W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Davidson requests 11 desk copies of "A Laboratory Course for Pauling's General Chemistry" by Malm and Frantz, as well as 8 desk copies of "General Chemistry," as they are adopting the Laboratory Manual at the California Institute. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from J. W. Lucas, Jr. to Dr. Albert Einstein, Chairman, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Encloses a donation and suggests a the three election candidates debate on the article "Don't Resign from the Human Race" by Norman Cousins. [Letter from Ray to Lucas, October 16, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.3
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George G. Wright RE: Replies that he found out upon returning to Pasadena that Dr. Itano is going to continue for another year in his work for his Ph.D. and so is not eligible for the position in Wright's group. [Letter from Wright to LP September 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]
  • Letter from LP to Jack Kaufman RE: Thanks him for the photographs that were delivered on December 19th 1947 after LP's departure for England. [Letter from Wulf to Kaufman January 16, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.13, file:(K: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from LP to President Lee A. DuBridge RE: Says he is overjoyed to learn that he is to receive the Medal for Merit but has not considered his work justified the award. He assure that he will be present at the celebration. Talks about his stay abroad and that it is a pleasure to be back. [Letter from Dr. DuBridge to LP August 12, 1948] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1945-1965: Box #1.032, Folder 32.1]
  • Statement regarding the Committee on Professional Relations. RE: Discusses possible nominees. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.6]

September 22
  • Letter from H. A. Spanagel, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, to Dr. Bruce H. Sage, Caltech, RE: confirms Sage's conversation with Dr. R. C. H. Wheeler of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, during the past summer, the would like to enter two students at Caltech in the fall of 1949 for their third-year of graduate work leading to a masters degree in chemistry. Forwards under separate cover a copy of the catalogue and a copy of the curriculum. The objective is to train theses students for administrative positions in the research, development, design, procurement evaluation, and tests of explosives and propellants. [Letter from Sage to Kirkwood September 16, 1948] [Letter from Sage to Spanagel September 28, 1948] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Lewis H. Flint, Louisiana State University, RE: Returns the manuscript “Foot-Note to Chemical Achievement” with comments. Notes that the evidence does not support the proposal about new values for atomic weights. (Note in pencil: “MS returned.”) [Notes from Flint to Wulf June 11, 1948, from Flint to LP September 27, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.13, file:(F: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that they have arrived safely. Approves of an extension of Dougherty's fellowship from February to July. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.3]
  • Letter from W. J. Burke, Secretary, to LP. RE: Gives details for his trip in October. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Note from P. Radhakrishna to LP RE: Describes his relevant education and experience and states his desire to work under LP at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Mr. P. Radhakrishna October 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.13]

September 23
  • Letter from E. W. D. Huffman, Colorado Section, to LP. RE: Gives information for his visit to Denver on October 22nd. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Curtis G. Benjamin, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., RE: Thanks him for his letter of congratulations on LP's election to be a foreign member of the Royal Society of London. [Letter from Benjamin to LP July 14, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #253.3, file:(McGraw-Hill 1947-1948)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. C. Kendrew, Department of Colloid Science, Cambridge University, RE: Regrets that he has been unable to prepare the requested manuscript since his return to Pasadena and hopes to be able to send one in a few weeks. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.16, file:(Kendrew, John)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. A. Higinbotham, Chairman, Scientists' Committee on Loyalty Problems. States that he is glad to be a sponsor of the Scientists' Committee on Loyalty Problems. [Letter from Higinbotham to LP, September 13, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 4.007, Folder 7.1

September 24
  • Bill from the Office of Collector of Customs, Treasury Department, to AHP RE: Requests $1.05. [Letter from LP to Office of Collector of Customs September 30, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.14, file:(J: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from G. Derge, Carnegie Institute of Technology, to LP . RE: Derge and his colleagues are very interested in "General Chemistry," and think it will serve as a much more satisfactory background for metallurgy students than conventional texts. Derge points out one typographical error in the text. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
  • Letter from H. G. Fisk, Program Chairman, Wyoming Section, to LP. RE: Happy that he will be speaking to them in October. Informs him of the topic. Gives contact information. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from H. S. Eastman, Secretary, mohave Desert Section, to LP. RE: Informs him of the dates for his speeches. Hopes the matter can be straightened out. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from Van P Entwistle, Program Chairman, Sacramento Section, to LP. RE; Glad to have the opportunity to hear him speak. Informs him of the demographics of the section. Informs him where the meeting will take place. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Report on the Gmelin Handbook of Inorganic Chemistry by the Director of the Gmelin Institute. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]

September 25
  • Letter from Dr. Neil E. Gordon, Department of Chemistry, Wayne University, to LP RE: Renews the invitation to speak at the Chemical Forum, suggesting LP select a date in October or November of 1949. Encloses a copy of this year's program. (Notes in shorthand in top margin) [Letters from Gordon to LP June 9, 1948, from LP to Gordon October 4, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.12, file:(G: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from Edith H. Mayer (Mrs. Leo Mayer) to Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Requests 30 copies of "Don't Resign from the Human Race," 30 copies of the committee's Statement of Purpose, and 30 copies of Dr. Einstein's September 17th letter. [Letter from Ray to 05er, October 15, 1948]. LP Peace: Box 3.005, Folder 5.4
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Thanks her for her phone call and mentions he and Elesa hope to see them both on their coming trip South. Adds that he is sending her a book. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Addis, Thomas 1948-1949)]

September 26
  • Letter from Dr. S. Nikitine to LP RE: Sends him the requested list of his publications. Also includes some reprints. Also LP to comment on the subject matter and perhaps enlist Dr. Wheland's help in looking over the calculations. Adds that he will be in Egypt until May 1949. [Letter from LP to Nikitine March 9, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.15, file:(N: Correspondence, 1948)]

September 27
  • Letter from Dr. Charles Coryell to Dr. Robert Sproul, cc: LP and others RE: Discusses the activities of the House Unamerican Committee and their suspicions of American scientists' loyalty to the government. Specifically mentions the indictment of Prof. Martin Kamen. Note: Letter marked confidential. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Letter from E. C. Gilbert, Oregon State College, to LP. RE: Renews the invitation for LP to stay in his home while in Corvallis. Suggests attending a Phi Lambda Upsilon meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to Change of Address Department. RE: Requests the journals of Dr. Robert B. Corey be sent, as he has not yet received them. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Dept. of Colloid Science, to LP RE: States he and Kendrew are worried that they will not receive LP's contribution for the Barcroft volume in time for publication. [Letter from F. J. W. Roughton to LP June 29, 1948, October 2, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Andrew H. Dowdy, Chair, Biophysics Committee, Los Angeles County Medical Association, RE: Agrees to serve on the committee. [Letters from Dowdy to Wulf August 2, 1948, to LP October 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.14, file:(L: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from LP to Franchise Tax Commissioner RE: Explains discrepancy with mailings of income taxes for 1947 due to sending mail from outside the country. [Letter from CJ McClogan to LP July 19, 1948] [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.4]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman has attached Lloyd Malm's report on use of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b3.2]
  • Note from Dr. Lewis H. Flint, Louisiana State University, to LP RE: Thanks him for reading and commenting on his manuscript. Notes that LP “has little tolerance for the idea of atomic weights with integral values.” Discusses his standpoint on the matter. [Letter from LP to Flint September 22, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.13, file:(F: Correspondence, 1948)]

September 28
  • Letter from B. H. Sage to LP RE: encloses a communication from Dr. H. A. Spanagel regarding the possible enrollment of two Naval officers in the fall of 1949 for their third year of graduate work leading to a masters degree in chemistry. [Letter from Sage to Spanagel September 28, 1948] [Letter from Spanagel to Sechler October 6, 1948]] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from B. H. Sage, Caltech, to Dr. H. A. Spanagel, U.S. Naval Undergraduate School, RE: States he has transmitted his letter of September 22 to Professor Linus Pauling. [Letter from Spanagel to Sage September 22, 1948] [Letter from Sage to Pauling September 28, 1948]] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from Charles S. Francis, to LP. RE: Asks for a copy of the paper to be delivered before the Southern California Section. Would like enough for a news release. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from Dr. B. S. Madhava Rao, Secretary, Indian Academy of Sciences, to LP RE: Extends an invitation to publish a paper in a Symposium on Crystal Physics in honor of Sir C. V. Raman's 60th birthday. Attaches a list of possible topics. [Letter from LP to Dr. B. S. Madhava Rao October 8, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #326.5]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to Miss Frances Benner. RE: Requests a schedule of his itinerary for the fall trip to the Northwest. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from George G. Taylor, Assistant Secretary, to LP. RE: Is mailing a complete set of the report “Science and Public Policy.” [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Harrison Davies, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, to LP. RE: Informs him that the bulletin is rapidly approaching fiscal crisis. Asks whether they could send a mailing list to the American Chemical Society. Asks who would be the best to approach about this in the ACS. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from LP to H. F. Wakefield. RE: Asks if there is a chance of changing the lecture to North Jersey Section from February 14th to March 14th. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from William H. McNeely, Program Chairman, San Diego Section, to LP. RE: Invites him to speak at a meeting. Informs him that the first half of November would be best. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]

September 29
  • Bill from Stewart & Quigley to LP. Premium due $288.01 on Insurance Policies #HWC-137047, #960492, #943448, and #959609. Note at bottom: “Paid 10/14-48. Benj. Quigley” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3]
  • Letter from Benj. Quigley to LP RE: Discusses decisions from visit with LP about insurance needs. Discusses policy No. 959609, 960492, and HWC 137047, the latter two written during LP's absence. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Charles Coryell to Walter Murphy, Editor, Chemistry and Engineering News, cc: LP and others RE: Mentions the Nuclear Symposium meetings in Portland, OR. Discusses the House Committee on Unamerican Activities, condemning the indictment of Professor Kamen. Note: Marked confidential. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Letter from Dr. E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts, to LP RE: Sends a paper for LP's consideration. Informs him that they are receiving more abstracts than normal. [Letter from LP to Crane October 5, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #70, file:(Chemical Abstracts, 1948-1956)]
  • Memo from Carl Niemann to Members of the Professorial Staff in Chemistry RE: transmits results of 1948 placement examination given to new graduate students admitted to Ph.D. standing in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Memo from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Authors cc: LP RE: Explains to all the authors that the yellow slips were not carefully selected to report only favorable reactions, says they have had mostly favorable reactions but reassures everyone that he will send on the bad ones as well. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.6]

September 30
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., and LP. RE: Discusses the problem of finding a replacement for Lundell. Informs them that Gilchrist has been suggested. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.7]
  • Letter from D.H. Killeffer to LP RE: States he is looking forward to further discussing molybdenum compounds after their talk in St. Louis. [Letters from Killeffer to LP July 26, 1948, from LP to Killeffer October 15, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C.H. Fisher, and Dr. Hiram S. Lukens, University of Pennsylvania. RE: Pleased to send confirmation of his acceptance of the Edgar Fahs Lecturer for the year of 1949. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. G. Fisk, University of Wyoming. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Nathan Weiner, Chairman, Program Committee. RE: Confirms his acceptance of the invitation to speak on March 18,th, 1949. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. L. Cairns, Delaware Section. RE: Confirms his acceptance of the invitation to speak on March 16, 1949. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. J. Burke, Secretary, Northwestern Utah Section. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Van P. Entwiste, State Feeding Stuffs Laboratory. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
  • Letter from LP to Office of Collector of Customs, Treasury Department, RE: Explains that the package delivered to AHP on September 8th of 5 woolen scarves from England appeared on his baggage declaration of August 30, 1948. Asks to be refunded the $1.05 customs fee charged upon delivery of the items. [Bill from Office of Collector of Customs to AHP September 24, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.14, file:(J: Correspondence, 1948)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Lynne L. Merritt, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Indiana University. RE: Sends confirmation of his acceptance of the invitation to speak for them. Informs him of the topic. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Memorandum from E.R. Buchman to LP, RE: Buchman is concerned about acquiring more space in the main Chemistry Library. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, Box 1.020, Folder 20.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemistry Leader to Address Meet”, Portland Oregonian, October 31, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.29]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Will Address Chemists”, Hollywood (California) Citizen-News, September 30, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.25]
  • Speech Announcement: “California Institute of Technology Weekly Calendar, October 4 to October 10, 1948 Events of the Week”, September 30, 1948. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.27]
  • Writes cheque to “Los Campesinos Linda's Dancing class” $12.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.6]