Letter from Linus Pauling to V.K. Zworykin. Page 1. February 21, 1950
Letter from Linus Pauling to V.K. Zworykin. February 21, 1950. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Bill from the Union Oil Company of California to LP for $59.80. Series of bills from January attached. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Check from AHP to National Wildlife Federation for $1.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from Abbott Simon, Initiating Committee, American Peace Crusade, to LP RE: Sends another copy of the letter to LP’s California address in the case that he had already left the East Coast when he sent the letter to his address in Wellesley Hills. Encloses a copy of the draft letter to the New York Times and states that they would like to know if LP finds it satisfactory. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Am)), Box #4.009, Folder #9.6]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses a letter from Mr. Hanson, which requires an urgent reply. [Letter from Hanson to Emery February 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, RE: Encloses two letters which should answer their questions about the American Chemical Society’s relationship with the American Year Book. The American Year Book wishes to carry the name of the ACS as a member of its advisory board and requests the Board’s approval. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Elisha Hanson, Law Offices of Hanson, Lovett, and Dale, to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that Mr. Frederick died in 1932 and his estate was held in trust for his two sisters during their lives, and the American Chemical Society was named the residuary legatee under the condition that after the death of the sisters, the net income is to be used to establish scholarships. Offers a suggestion to increase the value of the estate and asks the approval of the ACS. [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee February 20, 1950, Telegram from LP to Emery February 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to Gentlemen, RE: Encloses the April- May tour schedule for LP and requests that the local sections write to LP giving the time and place of their meeting, directions as to the procedure upon arrival in their city, their telephone numbers, data regarding special luncheons or dinners, the type of audience to expect, and any additional helpful comments or suggestions. Also requests that they inform LP which of his three lectures they wish to hear and to make hotel arrangements for LP and AHP. [Letter from LP to Benner January 17, 1950, Letter from Benner to Local ACS Sections February 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of his itinerary for his speaking tour before the local ACS sections and a record sheet for his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Letter from Fred Caiola to LP RE: Writes that he has been working on an Oxygen Tester to determine the amount of oxygen in a tent or chamber. Inquires if LP’s work on the use of magnetic tools to determine traces of oxygen is successful because he does not want to continue his own research in this area if LP’s method is successful. [Letter from LP to Caiola March 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950), Box #13.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter, offers his services at any time, states that the treasurer will send him his reimbursement check as well as an advance reimbursement check for LP’s trip in March. [Letter from LP to Moe February 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. M Walton, Chairman, Postgraduate Assembly. RE: Informs him that he plans on using slides at his presentation and that he will need a projector. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.10]
  • Letter from LP to E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Reports his expenses for his trip to Indianapolis. Encloses a list of books related to clocks that Mr. Hall, a bookseller, has on hand. Asks for copies of the book on Material Medica for LP Jr. and himself, as well as the cost of the two tubes of Histadyl and Surfacaine that Kleiderer gave him. [Letter from Kleiderer to LP February 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Letter from LP to F. L. Carraro RE: States that he does not know a lot about philosophy and that he cannot give his opinion on any of the points that Carraro makes. [Letter from Cararro to LP February 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from LP to Florence S. Chesse, W. H. Freeman & Co., RE: Suggests that specific appendices be included in College Chemistry. [Letter from Chesse to Wulf February 9, 1950, Letter from Chesse to LP February 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Harry M. Crooks Jr., Parke, Davis and Co., RE: Sends him a copy of the manuscript, “X-ray Analysis of Some Antibiotic Substances,” which was submitted to Science for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company), #310.2]
  • Letter from LP to John A. Kingsbury RE: Thanks him for the letter. Discusses Dr. Urey’s changing views. [Note from Kingsbury to LP February 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
  • Letter from LP to Leo Szilard, Institute of Radiobiology and Biophysics, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks him for his letter but states that he did not have it when he was in New York. LP visited Einstein on the February 12th and talked to him about the reorganizing of the Emergency Committee. States that he will send him a copy of his speech on the question of peace or war and that he will be coming over to the east coast in about a month. [Letters from Szilard to LP February 8, 1950 and March 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Szilard, Leo: Correspondence), #372.1]
  • Letter from Wendell H. Griffith, Chairman, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, to LP RE: Writes that either date works for them, but suggests Tuesday, May 2, so he will not have to back track in his travels. [Letter from LP to Leake February 17, 1950, Letter from LP to Griffith March 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Statement of transactions from F. C. Nash & Co. to LP: Informs him that he has a $2.06 due. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]