Memorandum from Linus Pauling to David Shoemaker. Page 1. June 2, 1950
Memorandum from Linus Pauling to David Shoemaker. June 2, 1950. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 2 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Bill from Jud R. Scholtz, M.D. and Craig Williamson, M.D. to LP for $12.00. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Check from AHP to John Nicoll for $2.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. England’s Bakery for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Invoice from A.S. Greene Company to AHP: Tells her she has a balance of $14.58. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Invoice from the Paddock Pool Maintenance Co. to Linda Pauling: Informs her that the pool service for from May 15th - 31st was $13.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Letter from Arthur Miller to LP RE: Asks LP to attend a radio broadcast that will concern the incarceration of two writers cited for contempt. [Letter from LP to Miller, June 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Miller, Arthur), #246.10]
  • Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, from Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests the names of any staff members in the chemistry or biology departments who were scheduled to retire from LP’s institution this year. Plans to use the information to implement their survey concerning the retirement of university faculty members whose work has been in the fields of chemistry and biology. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Letter from Fred J. Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Provides comments on LP’s book, General Chemistry. States that LP’s book, College Chemistry, came yesterday and he was glad to see that it addressed many of his former complaints. Expresses his deep appreciation for LP’s time and effort in preparing the new text. [Letter from LP to Allen, June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from Jack R. Kerridge, Director of Public Information for Youth Argosy, RE: States that Spitzer listed LP as a reference. Youth Argosy requests that LP answer questions about Spitzer. [Letter from LP to the Youth Argosy, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. R. Steacie, Director, Division of Chemistry, National Research Council, Canada, RE: States that he is looking forward to making a tour of Canada and speaking before the local sections of the Chemical Institute of Canada. Discusses plans for the tour including potential dates. [Letters from Steacie to LP, May 3, 1950 and June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Norris Brown, RE: Thanks him for his kind letter and writes that both LP and AHP enjoyed the visit and hope to be able to go back for another visit. [Letter from Brown to LP, May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Letter from LP to Jenne G. Antz, W. K. Kellogg Radiation Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, RE: States that he understands it can be discouraging that the individual citizen can do little about the great world problems. Tells him not to be too discouraged and encourages him to write to Congressmen, the President, and to make statements in the papers and to friends and acquaintances. [Note from Antz to LP, May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950), #12.16]
  • Letter from LP to Joel E. Fisher RE: Tells him that he would send him a reprint of his paper on the compressibility of solids at high pressures when it becomes available. Asks for a copy of Fisher’s paper in this area for use in his later research. [Letter from Fisher to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
  • Letter from LP to Willis R. Whitney RE: States that he was pleased to receive Whitney’s letter and encourages him to write again soon. States that he is glad that Whitney is reading biological literature, especially Scientific American. Tells Whitney that a copy of his 1940 paper will be sent to him under separate cover, along with some papers on related subjects. Inquires if Whitney plans to travel West and says that he should visit AHP and him. [Letter from Whitney to LP, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Whitney, Willis R.), #435.1]
  • Letter from LP to the Committee for Reciprocity Information RE: Protests the high tariff on optical instruments. [Letter from Jarrell to LP, May 10, 1950 and Letter from the Committee to LP, June 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from Professor Edward Gerjuoy, Department of Physics, University of Southern California, to LP RE: States that he believes that they should have local SSRS meeting and that The Humanists have agreed to let them use their building free of charge. Sets June 23, 1950 as a tentative date for their first meeting and inquires if he will be in attendance. Encloses the latest issue of The Humanists’ monthly bulletin, Looking Forward, May 1950. [Letter from LP to Gerjuoy, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, (Pe-St)), Box #4.014, Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from Richard L. Kenyon, Associate Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Inquires if LP would be willing to contribute an article about the academic research man to be included in the second part of the series on the development of the professional chemist and chemical engineer. [Telegram from LP to Kenyon, March 28, 1950 and Letter from LP to Kenyon, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]