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 the Polytechnic Elementary School for Crellin Pauling for $3.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Bill from the Reliable Spray Co. to LP for $36.50. 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 Maud Steffens for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Gene Browne 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]
  • Check from LP to American Men of Science for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $100.00. [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 Helen M. Daugherty, Secretary, Maud E. Warwick Fund for War Orphans, Inc., to LP RE: Thanks him for his evaluation of the two applicants for the Maud E. Warwick Fund. Scholarship. [Letter from LP to Daugherty, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
  • Letter from LP to A. R. Todd, University Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, RE: States that he was disappointed to learn from Weinman that H. S. Forrest did not receive a Commonwealth Fellowship. Says that he will discuss the matter with Beadle and find out if they have enough local funds to offer him a fellowship. Discusses his recent trip around the South and the East to give lectures before local American Chemical Societies. Congratulates Todd on receiving the Davey Medal. [Letter from Todd to LP, May 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Todd, Alexander), #407.6]
  • Letter from LP to Advertising Displays, Inc. RE: Attaches an advertisement for the Stereo-Tach and requests that they send him one with an additional slide viewer. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950) #12.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Fred M. Garland, Department of Chemistry, Texas College of Arts and Industries, RE: Thanks him for his letter and congratulates him for his recent appointment as chairman of the Chemistry Department. Also writes to thank him for his comments on his article in the Retort. [Letter from Garland to LP, May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. B. Wilde, Humble Oil and Refining Company, RE: States that he is looking forward to presenting the lecture course on the nature of the Chemical Bond. States that he would like to give a formal lecture each morning and have an informal discussion of problems and answer questions in the afternoon. States that he will use his book, The Nature of the Chemical Bond and discusses related matters. Agrees to sign an agreement not to divulge confidential and semi-confidential information but states that he hopes there is not a lot of information of this sort because he does not like to be burdened with deciding whether scientific knowledge that he has gained is open or restricted. Mentions that he will write Dr. Franklin about hotel accommodations. [Letters from Wilde to LP, May 24, 1950 and June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches:1950s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. L. Franklin, Humble Oil and Refining Company, RE: Discusses arrangements regarding the course in chemical bonds that LP will give at Humble Oil and Refining Company. Asks Franklin to find accommodations for them. [Letters from Franklin to LP, May 26, 1950, June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. P. W. Selwood, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, RE: Informs Dr. Selwood that he will be able to take part in the lecture series on November 7, 1950. States that there are several topics that he could discuss under the general subject, “Inorganic Chemistry at the Half Century.” Discusses and inquires about various potential topics. [Letters from Selwood to LP, May 29, 1950 and June 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.25]
  • Letter from LP to Elliott R. Weyer, Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., RE: Asks that Charles Pfizer make a grant of $5000 to the Division of Biology for a fellowship for Dr. H.S. Forrest. [Letter from Weyer to LP June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., 1950, 1969), #70.1]
  • Letter from LP to Elliott R. Weyer, Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., RE: Thanks him for the samples of terramycin. [Letter from Weyer to LP, May 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., 1950, 1969), #70.1]
  • Letter from LP to Erwin Brand, Department of Biochemistry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, RE: Tells Brand that his manuscript is satisfactory and returns it with a few minor suggestions. States that they look forward to having the peptides mentioned in his footnote and would like to have a gram of each, if he can spare that much. [Letter from Brand to LP, May 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Letter from LP to Florence Chesse RE: Lists three corrections he has found to be made in College Chemistry. [Letter from Freeman to LP May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Jay Stewart, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society), Ohio State University, RE: Accepts the invitation to participate in the lecture series but states that he will be unable to come in the fall. States that it would be possible for him to visit in early February. Expresses his agreement with the subject matter of the speech and suggests a title of “The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Serological Reactions.” States that he believes that he can cover this subject in three lectures. Tentatively suggests a date of February 10. Inquires about the required manuscript and states that he would prefer to write a summarizing manuscript. [Letters from Stewart to LP, May 29, 1950 and June 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Nina Medows, Chairman, Donors Committee, Southland Jewish Organization, RE: Expresses his gratitude for being honored with the award at the Donors' Dinner. [Filed under LP Awards: 1950h.2]
  • Letter from LP to Stanley Schaefer RE: Says that he likes the cover and the typography of College Chemistry and that he has found few errors. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from LP to W. F. Holcomb, Secretary, Research Committee, Parke, Davis & Company, RE: Thanks him for the reinstatement of the grant proposal that was originally turned down. [Letter from Holcomb to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company), #310.2]
  • Memo from LP to J.H. Sturdivant RE: Informs him that Parke, Davis and Company is giving them a grant for a fellowship program in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He asks how he might set up the fund for the budget in the division. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company), #310.2]
  • Policy Statement from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company to LP RE: Insurance coverage for 1950-1951 for self and automobiles. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.3]
  • Statement from Keefer’s Garage to AHP: Bills her for $40.31. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Statement from LP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.: Provides them with the water meter readings for his property, corresponding to a total bill of $12.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]