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May
  • Advertisement for Union Oil Company of California from Life Magazine with many handwritten notes by LP regarding questions to ask about investing. [Letter from LP to the President, Union Oil Company May 31, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #420.1]
  • Article: “Our Speaker This Month”, Crucible, May 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.36]
  • Bill from Adohr Milk Farms for May 1949. $18.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Journal Article: Gray, George W., “Pauling and Beadle”, Scientific American, vol. 180, no. 5 (May 1949): 16-21 [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1949n.6]
  • Journal Article: “Pauling, Linus Carl”, Current Biography, vol. 10, no. 5 (May 1949): 43-45. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1949n.5]
  • Letter from A. V. Grosse, Secretary, Research Institute of Temple University, to LP. RE: Enclosing the latest report from Dr. Tyson and a copy of Dr. Richter's letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Richter, to Professor Floyd T. Tyson, Committee on Chemical Literature, Philadelphia Section of the ACS. RE: Informs him that all the packages have arrived. Describes the joy they brought. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Manuscript, Typescripts: No Title, [“I like to talk about atoms...”] radio talk, Los Angeles, California, May 1949. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.8]
  • Newsletter Article: “The 1949 Edgar Fahs Smith Meeting”, Catalyst, vol. 34, no. 5, (May, 1949): 161. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1949n.7]
  • Newspaper Photo with Caption: “Dr. Linus Pauling...”, [re: Edgar Fahs Smith lecture] Drug and Allied Industries, May 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.36]
  • Postcard Advertisement for Introductory Qualitative Analysis by Axel R. Olson, Edwin F. Orlemann, and Charles W. Koch, published by W. H. Freeman and Company; postmarked May 1949 [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
  • The valence-state energy of the bivalent oxygen atom. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 35 (May 1949): 229-232. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1949p.12]

May 1
  • Bill from Dr's Snyder & Evans for Anesthetic. $15.00. Note: Pd [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from Fashion Cleaners for Dry Cleaning for $6.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. For $6.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from A.R. Smith to LP RE: Asks a question about the ionic radii of elements in an explanation for the distribution of elements in the earth's crust. [Letter from LP to Prof. A. R. Smith May 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Nuclear Structure” [Filed under LP Science: Calculations and Manuscripts by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1930-1949: Box #3.002 Folder #2.17]
  • Photostatic negative of a General Chemical Analysis signed by Greusel for C. M .Martin. Comments by John Hanson across bottom. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]

May 2
  • Letter from A. H. Fiske, Vice-President, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP. RE: Informs him of the plans and arrangements for the Insulin Conference on May 16 and 17. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Ernest H. Huntress, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to LP. RE: Is sorry that he missed the Spring Meeting. Informs him that he expects to be in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark during July and August. Offers to be of service while there. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from George D. Estcourt, Business Manager, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Beatrice Wulf, RE: Freeman would like to know if he could get a copy of Cal. Tech.'s term examinations on LP's "General Chemistry." Dr. Ogden Bain of Southern Methodist is going to adopt the book and would like to see what type of examination is given. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from H. Mark, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to Milton Burton. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from Henry Erying, Dean, to Milton Burton. RE: Believes his suggestions are reasonable. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from Raymond M. Fuoss, Yale University, to Milton Burton. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Would support any move to help the Journal of Physical Chemistry to live up to its title. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter to LP from C.H. Yarrow, Director, Pasadena Branch of Telluride Association, RE: States that he hopes nothing prevents LP from coming for dinner on May 5, and hopes AHP can also come. Handwritten in the upper right corner: “State St.; Santa Fe Hospital.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.14]
  • Writes cheque to “Bullock's Pasadena” $98.53 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Kirkham's. 8" pepper mill” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Myrtle Venial. Coat & skirt” $121.27 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Pasadena Coast Sheep” $47.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Peter - Allowance” $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co. 2 months” $33.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 3
  • Letter from Dr. Paul Emmett, Mellon Institute, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the samples of treated silica gel. Notes that the samples get progressively more intensely orange in the “order methyl to butyl orange.” Asks LP if he has any PhD. graduates who might be good for a project working on catalytic reactions. Includes some applications for the Mellon Institute in the event there are any good candidates. Also offers to arrange for a car for LP when he is in Pittsburgh. [Letters from LP to Emmett April 26, 1949, May 16, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
  • Letter from Dr. Sol Haberman, International Society for Hematology, to LP RE: Encloses a membership application for 1949, lists the dues and says they are pleased to have LP as a member. [Letters from LP to Haberman April 26, 1949, May 12, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.10, file:(I: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from G. K. Rollefson, University of California, to Milton Burton. RE: Agrees with his opinion. Doesn't think major change is possible. Makes suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from Gabrielle Hamburger to LP RE: Apologizes for her late letter but explains that she is still waiting to hear from the Fulbright Committee before making her decision. [Letter from LP to Hamburger March 24, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.6 file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
  • Letter from Inga Lucille Faller, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University to Dr. Robert B. Corey, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry, Caltech RE: responds to letter of April 29. Would like to be considered a candidate for the position in the research group on the fundamental structure of proteins. [Letters from Corey to Faller April 29, 1949, May 6, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from Pierre Van Rysselberghe, University of Oregon, to Milton Burton. RE: Appreciates being consulted. Is in agreement with his ideas and objectives. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Memorandum from Foster Dee Snell, to Alden H. Emery. RE: Reports on the details and cost estimates of the 75th celebration. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.2]
  • Report from the Chemical Literature Committee. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]

May 4
  • Academic Report for Crellin Pauling at Polytechnic Elementary and Junior High: Citizenship B+ / Arithmetic B+ / English B- / Reading B+ / Spelling A / Penmanship C / Geography A- / History A- [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Dr. H. H. Williard, University of Michigan. RE: Asks if he can attend the inauguration of a new president at the Michigan State Normal College as a representative of ACS. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Requests to know his wishes in regard to sending a representative to University of New Mexico. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from B. R. Stanerson, to William H. Jones, Emory University. RE: Encloses a formal invitation and the program of events for the inauguration at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Informs him that he should inform the girls at Georgia State College that Walter has a reserve of eligible bachelors on his editorial staff. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Dr. C. Lalor Burdick to LP RE: Informs him that he enjoyed his visit to Cal Tech and regrets that he was unable to see LP, who was ill. [Letter from LP to Burdick April 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Letter from E. Steadman, Manager Barclays Bank Limited to LP RE: Acknowledges the receipt of the letter LP sent on April 26th requesting the transfer of the balance of his account to the Bank of America. Barclays Limited Bank presented the check on May 2nd. They thank him for his business during his stay in Oxford. A statement will be forwarded to LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial. Assorted Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, 1937-1977. 4.038.2]
  • Letter from Frances Sansbury, Special Assistant, to LP. RE: Attaches copies of Emery's reply to Professor Beadle. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Henry E. Bent, Dean , University of Missouri, to Milton Burton. RE: Would be interested in discussing the issue. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from James C. Warf, University of Southern California, to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Warf thanks Freeman for considering him as a co-author for the text, but is sorry to have to decline. He does not wish to sacrifice research time, and notes that his research is purely physico-inorganic, not analytical as the text requires. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
  • Letter from LP to B. R. Stanerson. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Agrees with his choices. Suggests representatives for the University of New Mexico. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D.H. Killeffer, cc: Arthur Linz RE: States that he will send a revised memorandum and drawings on his research in a few days. [Letters from Dr. Killeffer's to LP, April 29, 1949, from LP to Killeffer May 5, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E.C. Kleiderer, Eli Lilly and Company, RE: Writes that he has not been well and so has not written to Dr. Kleiderer about the synthesis of isocyanides for use in tests with sickle cell anemia. Suggests what type of isocyanides would be best for the tests. Looks forward to seeing him in Indianapolis in a few weeks. [Letter from Kleiderer to LP June 3, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.4, file:(Eli Lilly and Company, 1946-1951, 1953-1956, 1964-1968, 1970-1972)]
  • Letter from LP to James H. Stack, ACS News Service. RE: Pleased to have his letter. Informs him that he will not be able to prepare a manuscript for his talk on May 19th. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Herbert C. Brown, Purdue University. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Declines the invitation to participate in the symposium. Suggests a representative from CIT. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP. RE: Letts thought LP would like to see the interesting review of "General Chemistry" in the April 25 edition of "Chemical and Engineering News." and so has sent along a copy. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. David P. Shoemaker RE: Suggests Shoemaker make an investigation of the structure of β-beryllium. Discusses some of the issues surrounding beryllium, such as its brittleness and its beta transition. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.3]
  • Propositions Submitted by Eugene K. Maun for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]

May 5
  • Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, to Dr. Charles A. Kraus, J. M. McIlvain, and Dr. Charles A. Thomas. RE: Informs them that members expressed the wish to be more informed and to have a closer liaison with the Board Committee on Publications. Asks for suggestions. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Gives a statement of his expenses in connection with the San Francisco meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Killeffer RE: Suggests some small changes in the wording in Chapter 9 of Dr. Killeffer's monograph on the Chemistry of Molybdenum. [Letter from LP to Killeffer May 4, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Ernest H. Huntress, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RE: Does not know if the Committee on Foreign Compendia held a meeting in San Francisco. Thanks him for informing him of his visit to Europe. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to L. E. Lloyd, Plastics division, The Dow Chemical Company RE: Says he received his letter and feels he must say he disagrees with him on every point. [Letter from L. E. Lloyd to LP April 28, 1949]
  • Letter from Nathan L. Drake, Chairman, Committee on Membership Affairs, to Dr. John Herman. RE: Acknowledges receipt of his letter. Asks for similar statements from Dyramid. Requests that he be supplied with three duplicate assays. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Letter from Paul Gross, Duke University, to Milton Burton. RE: Acknowledges his letter. Agrees with him. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Memo from LP to Dr. David P. Shoemaker RE: Suggests Mr. Bergmann synthesize and powder photograph some specific compounds for study. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #363.3]
  • Propositions Submitted by Frank P. Buff for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]

May 6
  • Bill from Polytechnic Elementary School for Crellin. Tuition, Books, Fees. $258.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from James W. Armsey, Illinois Institute of Technology, to LP. RE: Requests a brief biography, a photograph, and an abstract of his address to use for news releases. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. H. Fiske, Lilly Research Laboratories. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him of his travel plans. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Carl V. Moore, Washington University, RE: States that in sickle cell anemia the hemoglobin appears to have three or four extra acidic groups or to have three or four basic groups lacking. Also states that they isoelectric point is about three-tenths of an pH unit different. Adds that the hemoglobin in those with sickle cell anemia are 100% abnormal and in those with just the trait, it's 25% abnormal. [Letter from Moore to LP April 30, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.16, file:(M: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. A. R. Smith RE: States that ionic radii were proposed in 1927 and are described in his book for the elements in which they apply. States that for some elements covalent radii are more important. [Letter from A. R. Smith to LP May 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to Miss Inga Lucille Faller, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University RE: Offers a fellowship to Miss Faller. Mentions, however, there is another development she should take into consideration. Since he last wrote, Dr. Kirkwood's plans have progressed so that he is now in a position to offer a post-doctoral fellowship to do theoretical and experimental work on proteins under his direction. Sums it up that he is offering two equivalent positions, one in theoretical and experimental studies of proteins or in x-ray diffraction studies of the structure of amino acids, peptides, and related substances. In case she is awarded a United States Public Health Fellowship, it could be used for work in either field. [Letters from Faller to Corey May 3, 1949, May 11, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP, to Dr. R. R. McGregor, Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. RE: Informs him that LP will be in Indianapolis prior to the meeting in Pittsburgh. Informs him that LP has been ill lately, and may require time to rest before his talk. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Pamphlet for guests attending the inauguration of Otto Fredrick Kraushaar. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Preliminary Program “Building the Future through Education” for the Inauguration of Otto Kraushaar. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]

May 7
  • Correspondence, Program: Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility, An Institute on Academic Freedom to Revive the American Ideal, American Civil Liberties Union. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.7]
  • Note from Mrs. H.H. Harcourt Allen to LP RE: Sends questions and comments regarding the fibrous composition of the artichoke. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949]
  • Writes cheque to “foster Campbell. April & May” $76.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 8
  • Letter from Fernando Luiz Carraro to LP RE: Informs LP that he is an 18-year-old student of chemistry in Brazil who is interested in studying in the U.S. Encloses a paper he wrote on the stability of cycles with 6 atoms. [Letter from Carraro to LP June 7, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box:#74.17, file:(C: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Manuscript Notes: “CoSn2 and CoSn” [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1945-1949: Box 5.002 Folder #2.24]

May 9
  • Letter from B. R. Stanerson, to Dr. Anthony R. Raonzio. RE: Informs him that LP would like his to represent the ACS at the inauguration of the president of the University of New Mexico. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from B. R. Stanerson, to H. H. Willard, University of Michigan. RE: Is glad that he could accept the appointment to attend the inauguration of the new President of Michigan State Normal College. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to George D. Estcourt, Business Manager, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Wulf has enclosed a few copies of sample examinations on "General Chemistry." Dr. Davidson asked her to say that these examinations are probably harder than might be used at other institutions, because they have a specially selected group of students. He suggests that Southern Methodist might be interested in the exams from the University of Utah, for example. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Earl W. Thomson, Sr. Professor, USNA to LP RE: Thanks LP for giving some of his valuable time for Thomson's visit. Was very interested in the discussion of the courses and methods of instruction at Caltech. Also extends his regards to Dr. Davidson. [Letter from LP to Spanagel February 22, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.4]
  • Letter from L.G. Sillen, University of Stockholm, to LP RE: States he would like to visit the Institute in the middle of August. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Prof. L. G. Sillen May 17, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. F. Young, University to Chicago. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him that AHP will not be accompanying him to Chicago. Informs him of his travel arrangements. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Memorandum from Anton Burg to LP RE: Informs him of the results of the survey conducted last December on salaries in chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “‘Red' College Professors Under Fire”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 9, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, folder 5.35]
  • Notice of Delinquent Gas Bill to LP from Southern Counties Gas Company of California for $10.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Propositions Submitted by Philip A. Vaughan for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Int. Soc. Of Hematology” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 10

May 11
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to Dr. R. R. McGregor, Mallon Institute of Industrial Research. RE: Informs him that there is a possibility that LP will not be able to keep his engagement in Pittsburgh on the 19th. Will know by the end of this week if the doctor will allow him to travel. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Inga Lucille Faller, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University to Dr. Robert B. Corey, Caltech RE: thanks Corey for letter and offers of May 6. Wishes to have more information on Kirkwood's research before making a final decision. Also inquires about taxes, vacation time, and housing. [Letters from Corey to Faller May 6, 1949, May 16, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. Lalor Burdick RE: Thanks him for his letter of May 4. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Harry Crooks, Jr., Research Laboratories, Parke, Davis, and Company, RE: States he is glad to learn that they have determined the chemical nature of chloromycetin, as announced at the ACS meeting in San Francisco. Describes Cal Tech's work with x-ray diffraction and inquires if Parke, Davis, and Company would be interested in collaborating in order to carry out an x-ray diffraction study. [Letters from Crooks to LP May 16, 1949, from Rieveschl to LP May 17, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #310.2, file:(Parke, Davis, and Company)]
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, Secretary to W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Asks his opinion of R. C. Anderson and Norman Hackerman as they are working on a colloidal chemistry text which Freeman believes would be good to publish. (Note in the left margin in black ink: “1 of 2 papers in 10 years (1 written alone) JCE Jan ‘46. Smooth writing- but confused. Either I didn't understand or don't agree.”) [Letter from LP June 1, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
  • Letter from Paul McKercher to LP RE: Congratulates LP for his anti-war stance and his courage to stand up and denounce war against Russia. Sends a copy of his letter to the Editors of the “Daily Independent.” [Letter from LP to Mckercher May 17, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.16, file:(M: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Paul McKercher to the Editors, Daily Independent, RE: Denounces the recent labeling of American's opposed to foreign intervention as communists. Supports LP's anti-war stance and defends him against recent slanderous remarks. [Letter from LP to McKercher May 17, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.16, file:(M: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Reports he received a letter saying he has been awarded the fellowship for one year. Talks about suggestions from the committee. Discusses opinions of the afternoon session at the Ambassador, Dr. Lutz's sabotage of the AAUP position, and comments on an article run in the Oregonian in which “Strand accuses Wallace of following the party line in genetics”. [Note in right corner: “This came before I had transcribed your reply to Spitzer's letter of Apr 25, so I did not send your letter, as you [?] asked if he had received the fellowship. Attached Christensen letter you want to answer.”] [Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer May 24, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.2]
  • Note from Dr. M. Szwarc, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Manchester, to LP RE: Encloses copies of two of his papers, and thanks LP for helping him get an invitation for the Chemical Reviews. [Letters from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., to Dr. M. Szwarc March 10, 1949, from LP to Dr. M. Szwarc June 13, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #373.1]
  • Photostatic negative of a General Chemical Analysis for Record and Hollingsworth, signed by Fred B. Greusel. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Photostatic negative of a Report of Assay by Geiger Counter, signed by John Herman. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Photostatic negative of a notarized Affidavit signed by Marie Katherin Dyramid and M. F. Schroeder, Notary Public in and for the State of California. RE: Says that all pairs of assays made by Greusel and Smith-Emery Company were of identical material. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms. 2 months” $32.87 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $11.22 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Cooley's Gardens” $25.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Liljenwall. Donovan, Inc” $29.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual Water Co” $6.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $10.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 12
  • Letter from LP to Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company, cc: Dr. Killeffer, RE: States that Dr. John L. T. Waugh of Glasgow University has accepted the appointment as Research Fellow of the Climax Molybdenum fund and plans to arrive in Pasadena on or before August 1, 1949. Suggests any time after August 1 would be fine for Mr. Linz to visit them, and says that they are making progress in their research work under the fund despite his being in bed for over a month due to an operation. [Letter from Linz to LP April 12, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Felix Bernstein, Triple Cities College RE: Informs him that he does not think the statement by Dr. Bernstein on the relationship between antigens and antibodies is correct. [Letter from Bernstein to LP April 20, 1949, June 9, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sol Haberman, International Society of Hematology, RE: Thanks Haberman for the blank application, which he has filled out and enclosed with his dues. [Letter from Haberman to LP May 3, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #185.10, file:(I: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Fred Ewing RE: Proposed crystal structure research into the parameters of various sodium-zinc crystals [Filed under: RNB 27R: Addendum]

May 13
  • Bill from Southern Counties Gas Company of California for $6.93 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Inter-office memorandum from R. B. Gilmore to LP, cc: Dr. Sturdivant, H. R. Busch, and G. E. Sage, RE: Discusses Climax Molybdenum Co. and Molybdenum Corporation of America Fund saying $10,000 was received from CMC and MCA and has been assigned to Account 23170 as of April 15, 1949. For budget purposes, $4,500 were allocated for salaries and $5,500 for supplies and expenses. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from Frederick Sawyer, Assoc. Editor, C & EN to LP RE: Thanks him for addressing the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Encloses The Commonwealth with highlights from LP's speech. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.3, file:(Chemical and Engineering News, 1947-1958, 1968-1969, 1975, 1979-1980, 1988)]
  • Telegram from Beatrice Wulf, to Dr. R. R. McGregor, Mallon Institute of Industrial Research. RE: Informs him that LP expects to come to Pittsburgh as scheduled. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Bennett Travel” $301.99 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Wulf. Cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]

May 14
  • Letter from J. J. Bikerman, Abstractor of the Chemical Abstracts, to LP. RE: Informs him of his opinion on the recent curtailment of the Chemical Abstracts services. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Lowell Thomas Heads U. of Tampa Speakers”, Tampa (Florida) Daily Times, May 14, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.36]
  • Note from Robert A. Lavender to LP RE: States that he was pleased to hear about LP's discovery of sickle cell anemia and invites him to visit in Washington. [Letter from LP to Lavender May 24, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.15, file:(L: Correspondence, 1949)]

May 15
  • Bill from The Westridge School for Linda for Book, lunches for $17.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Itinerary: LP to go from Los Angeles to Indianapolis; stayed at the Indianapolis Athletic Club [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Photostatic negative of an Assay Certificate for A. B. Templeton, by Fred B. Greusel. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.12]
  • Writes cheque to ‘Poly- tution for Crellie's registration” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Police Dept. Gen Rule. Overtime parking” $1.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 16

May 17

May 18
  • Itinerary: LP leaves Indianapolis for Pittsburgh; stays at University Club [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Itinerary: Lilly Insulin Symposium, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from F. H. Spedding, Director, Iowa State College, to Milton Burton. RE: Have been greatly concerned about the drastic space limitations of the JACS. Informs him of issues he has had with the lack of space. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from LP [signed in his absence] to Dr. Gregory Duboff, Research Associate, Emery Tumor Group, RE: Informs Duboff that he should try coupling the tissue to an antigen such as ovalbumin by the use of bisdiazotized benzidine. Adds that he is unable to contribute anything except as a consultant but that the work is “well worth following through.” (Note in top margin: “3875 Cimarron L.A. 37 Copy of this letter sent 1/28/50.”) [Letter from Duboff to LP April 27, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #98.14, file:(D: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, RE: Discusses the toxicity of certain metals to protoplasm. Recommends some books for more information. [Letter from William Seifriz to LP April 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #361.5]
  • Letter from Martha D. Letts, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP. RE: Letts thanks LP for his suggestion about the Spanish-American journal, and says that she is writing to find out whether they would prefer a copy in English, or of the Spanish edition, which they expect to have shortly. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
  • Letter from Roger Adams, Chairman, Board of Directors, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Asks if the ACS should help in the protection and maintenance of the Joseph Priestley house in Northumberland. Pennsylvania. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $5.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. Evans. Anesthetic for Crellie” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Fashion Cleaners” $6.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Foothill Motors. Repair of Zephyr. Repair order #17875" $22.41 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Tel & Tel” $16.52 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Richfield Oil” $4.34 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry” $7.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co” $30.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $6.93 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Save the Redwoods League” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Simpson's flowers, etc. NH3SO4" $14.91 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Western Classics. Coat & Skirt” $9.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Westridge School” $17.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Wm Taylor Jr. Clothes for Peter” $8.70 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 19  (Pittsburgh)
  • Itinerary: Informal luncheon, dinner, Faculty Club, University of Pittsburgh [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Itinerary: Pittsburgh Education Award, ACS. Luncheon; dinner at 6:30 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been invited to the inauguration of Flemming as President of Ohio Wesleyan University. Informs him of possible representatives who live in the area. Asks weather the inauguration at Goucher College was attended by a representative. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has not received a report from the Committee to Initiate Plans for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the ACS. Has written a very brief statement to be included in the committee reports. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.2]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to College Department. RE: Requests that they make a single reservation for the nights of June 3 and 4. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to James W. Armsey, Illinois Institute of Technology. RE: Sends six photographs, and a biographical statement about LP. Informs him that an abstract is not available until LP returns from the east. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1948-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Letter from George R. D. Estcourt, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: W.H. Freeman and Co. has just received a letter from Madrid saying that the Spanish edition of "General Chemistry" was placed on sale at the beginning of May. The first printing was of 3000 copies with a sale price of 120 pesetas. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.5]
  • Letter from Paul J. Kern, Acting Chairman for the Committee for Free Political Advocacy to LP RE: Asks LP to join as a sponsor and attend the conference discussing the possible results of the apparent abrogations of our Bill of Rights. [Letter from LP to Paul J Kern May 30, 1949] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982: Box #5.058, Folder 58.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Dr. AO Stewart. Anesthetist for Paddy” $35.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]
  • Writes cheque to “Manor Market. Cash” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 1]

May 20  (Chicago, IL)

May 21
  • Itinerary: Arrives in Los Angeles 5:05 AM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Killeffer to LP RE: Thanks him for all he has done, says that his chapter is a splendid addition to his book on the Chemistry of Molybdenum, and asks LP to pass on his thanks and the enclosed $100 check to Roger Hayward for his illustrations. [Letter from LP to Killeffer May 24, 1949] [Letter from LP to Hayward May 24, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #71.2, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Chemist Receives Award”, New York Times, May 21, 1949 [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.35]
  • Program: “California Institute Associates' Day”, May 21, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.37]

May 22
  • Letter from Dr. P. Radhakrishna to LP RE: States that he has recently attended a symposium on the theory of metals. Wonders if it would be of interest to determine the paramagnetic anisotropy of solid, organic free radicals such as tri-p-biphenylmethyl. [Letters from LP to Dr. P. Radhakrishna February 23, 1949, June 7, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.14]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert E. Frazier to LP RE: Requests a copy of his radio talk “How the body fights disease” given April 12, 1949. States he is writing a book on Gerontological Research and Longevity and would give LP credit when the book is published. [Letter from LP to Frazier June 7, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.14, file:(F: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP. RE: Freeman informs LP that four new adoptions of his text have been made, including Harvard and Washington University. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]

May 23
  • Letter from A. P. Black, Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, to LP. RE: Invites him to stop in Gainesville to visit the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florida. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from Dr. E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Reviews to LP RE: Sends questionnaire regarding abstracts. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.2, file:(Chemical Abstracts, 1948-1956)]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, to James W. Whitehead, University of Tampa. RE: Informs him of his cap and gown measurements. Informs him that they have not been able to complete the reservations for his trip yet. Requests to be informed if the event is formal or informal. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. J. Bikerman. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Agrees that the curtailment of the Chemical Abstract service is regrettable. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder # 8.18]
  • Letter from R. R. McGregor, Chairman, Program Committee, Pittsburgh Section, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his visit to the section. Requests to be informed of his travel expenses. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Letter in French from Jean Gerard, President, Permanent Committee for Organizing the International Congress of Industrial Chemistry, to LP. RE: Informs him that the ICIC will be held in Barcelona in October 23-30. Requests that he inform the ACS of the dates of the program. Informs him that they would like a large representation from the United States to attend. Would be happy to accommodate him in Barcelona. Can provide further information if needed. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]

May 24

May 25

May 26

May 27
  • Letter from Dr. Henry Margenau, Sloane Physics Laboratory, Yale, to LP RE: Congratulates him on his recent appointment to the Foundation of Integrated Education. [Letters from LP to Margenau April 27, 1949, from F. L. Kuntz to LP June 6, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #122.8, file:(Foundation for Integrated Research)]
  • Letter from J. L. Hoard, Cornell University, to LP. RE: Invites him to stay with him and his wife during the ASXRED meeting. Extends the invitation to AHP, if she is attending. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]
  • Magazine Clipping which includes an article related to the dismissal of Ralph Spitzer by A. L. Strand, president of Oregon State College. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.2]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Nuclear Moments” [Filed under LP Science: Calculations and Manuscripts by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1930-1949: Box #3.002 Folder #2.18]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Tampa U. Class Day Tomorrow”, Tampa (Florida) Times, May 27, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.35]
  • Writes cheque to “Bennett Travel” $408.31 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Wulf. Cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]

May 28
  • Letter from John R. Albert, to LP. RE: Asks for his suggestions in obtaining a job in the chemistry field. Has found that his university training bars him from many jobs. Welcomes criticisms. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.1]

May 29
  • Letter from Edward Z. Jumpertz to LP RE: Thanks him for his book The Nature of the Chemical Bond. States that he has had problems getting a pure ZnS crystal and asks if there is a method known to produce pure crystals large enough for the Bragg method. [Letter from LP to Jumpertz June 7, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.15, file:(J: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from L. G. Sillen, University of Stockholm, to Mrs. Beatrice Wulf, LP's secretary, RE: Asks her to make reservations for he and his wife during August 22-26. [Reply from Executive Secretary to Prof. L. G. Sillen May 17, 1949, July 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Letter to LP from Paul J. Kern stating that he was delighted that LP has agreed to be an initiator of a conference to be held on July 16-17 and he hopes that LP will be able to attend and speak.

May 30

May 31