Memorandum from Linus Pauling to John Michael O'Gormon. Page 1. November 13, 1950
Memorandum from Linus Pauling to John Michael O'Gormon. November 13, 1950. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Check from AHP to A.C. Vroman for $5.64. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $9.66. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to China Welfare Appeal Inc. for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens for $12.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. For $10.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Myrtle Vencil for $249.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Tel. and Tel. For $15.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Paddock Pool Maintenance Company for $13.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Richfield Oil Corporation for $12.23. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Robert U. Fleming, Treasurer for $12.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Roy Edwards for $3.63. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Co. of Calif. For $13.26. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950- December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from AHP to The Apothecary Shop for $1.81. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Check from LP to American Chemical Society for $37.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, September 1950 - December 1952), Box #4.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Dr. J. C. Warner, Carnegie Institute of Technology, RE: Writes to address his concerns regarding the publication of the ACS plan for manpower utilization. Writes that the four societies have already met and the draft of the joint report will be completed before their plan is published and the ACS only made one small concession. Therefore, his objections to the publication will not be realized. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from David C. Crockett, Administrative Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Encloses a manuscript of issues to be discussed at the Advisory Committee meeting. Handwritten note at bottom of page: “For your information.” Includes a copy of the manuscript. [Letter from LP to Mr. Crockett November 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from Edward Gerjuoy, Society for Social Responsibility in Science, to LP RE: States that the Society has asked him to reply to LP’s letter. Informs LP that they gave his name to the national headquarters so he could be added to the mailing list for literature. Invites LP to attend a meeting on January 3, 1951 to meet others who are interested in the Society. Writes that he understands that LP does not want to join any other organizations but asks him to come to the meeting to give his advice anyway. [Letter from LP to Gerjuoy, October 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, (Pe-St)), Box #4.014, Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from Frances V. Benner, Special Assistant, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Presents the final schedule for LP’s lecture tour. Also writes that he should hear from Dr. R. E. Rundle regarding the Ames, Iowa lecture, and, if the Ames lecture is not feasible, please let her know so the schedule can be revised. [Letter from Wulf to Benner, October 27, 1950, Letter from LP to Benner, November 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Joseph F. Fletcher, acting Chairman of American Sponsoring Committee For Representation at the World Peace Congress to members of the American Sponsoring Committee (including LP), RE: Requests members to provide brief individual statements about Americans attending the Congress. [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 A. B. Biswas, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, RE: States that he trusts that Dr. Biswas will find the teaching interesting. States that it may be possible for him to carry on research on molecular structure later on and suggest that he try to purchase or build the apparatus once he is settled in a permanent position. Writes that it was a pleasure to have him in Pasadena and that he accomplished a large amount of excellent research while he was there. [Letter from Biswas to LP, November 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Letter from LP to David C. Crockett, Administrative Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: Thanks him for his letter and the agenda and expresses regret that he won’t be able to be there. [Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP November 15, 1950, Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP November 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M. L. Vest, Department of Mathematics, West Virginia University, RE: States that he looks forward to his visit and that he is pretty sure AHP will join him. Encloses a photograph and other publicity material. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.10]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W.A. Prosser, Chairman, Deep River Local Section, Chemical Institute of Canada, RE: Encloses reprints regarding metallic valency and references on the Al-Au reaction. Thanks him for his kindness during their visit in Chalk River and states that AHP and he really enjoyed their stay. [Letter from Prosser to LP, November 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from LP to Herman Mark, Institute of Polymer Research, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Thanks Mark for sending the complimentary copy of his book. [Letter from Mark to LP, October 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mark, Herman), #244.1]
  • Letter from LP to Paul J. Fouts, Lilly Laboratory for Clinical Research, Indianapolis General Hospital, RE: Encloses Dr. Harvey Itano’s statement about one of the patients’ hemoglobin and relates Dr. Itano’s opinion about her case. States that there was a considerable delay in the delivery of the blood specimens because the packages were not marked as containing blood and the samples were unsuitable to be analyzed. Says that one of the patients’ blood had hemolyzed and was unsuitable for electrophoretic examination of the hemoglobin. Suggests that they ship him another specimen of the patient’s blood by air express instead of air freight. [Letter from Fouts to LP, October 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Gregory Breit, Sloane Physics Laboratory, Yale University RE: Explains that he would like the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences to actually do something and so he is planning a meeting around the time of the Spring Meeting of the Academy to discuss the publication and how to make it better. Welcomes any suggestions he might have on this issue. [Letter from Breit to LP November 13, 1950, Letter from Breit to LP November 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.3]
  • Letter from LP to R. A. Peters, Department of Bichemistry, University Museum, RE: Explains that joining the American Chemical Society would be a suitable way to obtain the Chemical Abstracts. Tells him that the price increase was going to bring increased revenue from industrial firms and libraries. Encloses an application to the Society. [Letters from Peters to LP, November 13, 1950 and November 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.5]
  • Letter from LP to R.W. Dornte, Chief Research Chemist, Barratt Division, RE: Discusses Dr. Moffats’ capabilities and gives his opinion of Moffatts’ character and personality. Encloses an additional letter of recommendation on Dr. James Moffat. [Letter from Dornte to LP, 195 11, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
  • Letter from Maurice Beam, Editorial Department, Los Angeles Times, to LP RE: Discusses glyoxal and asks LP to tell him more about the intricate processes. [Letter from LP to Beam, February 6, 1951] Letter from Maurice Beam to LP regarding glyoxal. [Letter from LP to Beam, February 6, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • List of the Representatives named to attend the Industrial Associates’ Meeting at the California Institute of Technology. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956.), Box #1.028, Folder #28.3]
  • Manuscript Notes, Correspondence: “Van der Waals Stabilization of Black Phosphorus”, November 17, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Hearing Unchanged”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, November 17, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.63]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pasadena Board May Recall Vote to ‘Fire’ Goslin”, Los Angeles Mirror, November 17, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.61]
  • Notes on the Conference with Representatives of the Industrial Associates of the California Institute of Technology. Handwritten note in left margin: “Brief mention of Division’s work.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956.), Box #1.028, Folder #28.3]
  • Speech given by LP at the Conference with Representatives of the Industrial Associates of the California Institute of Technology. The subject of the speech was “Properties of Alloys in Relation to Their Structure.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #1.020, Folder #20.5]