Memorandum from Linus Pauling to David Shoemaker. Page 1. August 15, 1950
Memorandum from Linus Pauling to David Shoemaker. August 15, 1950. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Bill from the Southern California Edison Company to LP for $20.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Credit card statement from Richfield Oil Corporation to LP and AHP with current charges of $3.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bill, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Hotel Receipt: Jack Tar Court Hotel, Galveston Texas [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Earl W. Dakan, Dakan Engineering Company, to LP, RE: Explains that the soft spot LP observed is a plaster bulge where the plaster has come loose from the wall of the swimming pool and, if this is the case, there is no need to repair it until plaster actually pops off. Tells LP that he will come investigate it personally. Explains that the reasoning behind this could be algae weakening the bond between the plaster and granite or that the wall on that side of the pool gets a lot of sun. [Letter from LP to Dakan, August 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Materials re: Other Pauling Residences and Properties, 1938-1994.), Box #4.054, Folder #54.3]
  • Letter from Garnet T. Page, General Manager, Chemical Institute of Canada, to LP RE: Encloses a proposed schedule for LP’s visits. Asks LP to notify him before September 9th if the schedule is unsatisfactory. [Letter from Page to LP, August 17, 1950 and Letter from LP to Page, September 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from Sir John Lennard-Jones, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his recent letter and comments on his paper. Apologizes and says that he was unaware of LP’s work on the sulphur compounds. Discusses his remark about lone pairs. Recalls their experiences with LP and AHP. Mentions that they might be able to visit LP and AHP this summer if he accepts an invitation to be a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. Expresses his regret that Peter experienced difficulty in getting into Cambridge College. States that it is very crowded but offers his assistance if needed. [Letters from LP to Lennard-Jones, August 10, 1950 and September 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lennard-Jones, John E.), #215.4]
  • Memo from David Shoemaker to J. L. T. Waugh, cc. LP RE: Concerns preparation of intermetallic compounds. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]