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January
  • 1952 Form 1099 from W.H. Freeman and Co., lists LP's payments and royalties from them as $12,538.73. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001, Folder 1.6]
  • 1952 W-2 Form from California Institute of Technology that lists total wages paid by Caltech to LP as $14,500.08. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001, Folder 1.6]
  • 1952 W-2 form to LP from the Executive Office of the President, The White House Office. Total wages are $50.00. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001, Folder 1.6]
  • Article from Popular Mechanics Magazine "Popular Mechanics Fiftieth Anniversary Hall of Fame: 1902-1952," honors 50 men of great achievement including LP. A photo and description of their work is included. [LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n.]
  • California Individual Income Tax Return for the year 1952. Lists LP's total income as $26,662.74. Lists the income from "Book and patent royalties" as $15,292.86. Under "Miscellaneous," LP writes "Bad debt. Judgement of $1800 was [illegible]me against J.B. Nottingham, who went bankrupt after paying 175," and the deduction claimed is for the remaining $1625.00. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001, Folder 1.6]
  • Handwritten notes detailing 1952 tax information. Lists organizations LP donated money to: World Student Service Fund ($5.00), Barrett Cancer Fund ($20.00), Iron Curtain Refuge Camp ($10.00), Reed College ($50.00), YMCA ($10.00). Lists Professional Societies LP was a member of: ACS, American Crystallography Association, International Society of Hematologists, AAScW, Sigma Xi, Alum U of N.B., Fed. Am Sci, Nature, Acad. Prof Sci, Faraday Society, Am Phys Soc, AAAB, Am Acad. Arts and Sci, Nat Acad. Sci, Caltech alumni, AAUP. Lists various business expenses. Included is a handwritten note title "Schedule F:" that explains why deductions were taken on trips to support research and promotion for textbook authoring. Lists charities given to, and the total amount given as $252.50. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.001, Folder 1.6]
  • Issue of The Vortex: Bulletin of the California Section of the American Chemical Society with LP on the cover as the winner of the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal. [LP Newspaper Clippings: 1952n.]
  • Notes, diagrams, and photos on the structure of proteins. [no date; written in German] [LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.24]
  • Pamphlet: "To Secure Justice in the Rosenberg Case," William A. Reuben, National Committee to Secure Justice in the Rosenberg Case. [LP Biographical: Political Box 2.044, Folder 44.9.]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Scalacs (Regional Bulletin of the Southern California Section American Chemical Society) articles entitled "Chemists of the Future" and "Social News" RE: discussing LP's talk on Recent advances in the theories of the Chemical Bond, as well as his receiving the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal of the California Section of the American Chemical Society. [pp.19, 23] [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.18]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: The Vortex (Bulletin of the California Section of the American Chemical Society) [only outside cover still intact in scrapbook] [picture of LP on cover]. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.18]
  • Reprint, “Bond Orbitals and Bond Energy in Elementary Phosphorus,” The Journal of Chemical Physics. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.1]
  • Reprint, “Configurations of Polypeptide Chains with Equivalent Cis Amide Groups,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.3]
  • Reprint, “Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal Acceptance by Linus C. Pauling,” The Vortex. [American Chemical Society, Northern California Section] 13 (January 1952): 21, 26, 28-29. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.24]
  • Reprint, “The Structure of Alloys of Lead and Thallium,” Acta Crystallographica. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.2]
  • Royalty Statement from W.H. Freeman and Company, total Royalties are $12533.00 for the dates July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial Box 4.045, Folder 45.1]
  • Telegram from LP to F.H. Soward, RE: LP is glad to accept the invitation to speak to the Canadian Club on February 15th. The topic of LP’s talk will be “The Value of Fundamental Science.” [Letter from Soward to LP January 18, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Travel Schedule for LP and AHP for 1952. Includes two handwritten pages outlining the whole year. Also included are eight typed pages and three hand-written pages giving the itineraries for various trips, which generally span 1-2 months.

January 1
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Star News article entitled "Caltech Keeps Digging Into 'World of Unknown.'" RE: Discusses the work done at Caltech, in particular LP / Dr. Corey's discovery of the structure of proteins [picture of Dr. Corey with crystal diffraction machine]. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.19]

January 2
  • AHP writes cheque: to: H.C. Hotaling and Co. amount: $33.02 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Pool Maintenance Co. amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $7.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP Biographical: Personal and Family: Postcard from a family that Peter Pauling [LP's son] stayed with over Christmas to LP and AHP telling them that they enjoyed meeting Peter and having him with them over the holiday. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 5.041, Folder 41.5]
  • Letter from Dave Shoemaker of MIT to LP RE: encloses a copy of a letter from himself to Dr. Tucker, Jr. and a draft of his latest correction. Writes of a conference on neutron diffraction that he recently attended, in particular a paper presented by Dr. Shull on the determination of magnetic moments of atoms in a metal by analysis of the magnetic scattering of neutrons. [copy of letter from Dr. Shoemaker to Dr. Tucker, Jr. included] [Letter from LP to Dr. David Shoemaker January 11, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #363, Folder #3: File (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1942-1995)].
  • Letter from George G. Wright to LP RE: requests LP's advice about whether he is qualified enough to apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship, as he is interested in studying respiratory enzymes. [Letter from LP to Dr. Wright January 10, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from LP to F.C. Lindvall RE: Request that a statement be drawn up for Donald Mare, Lt. Colonel, USAF in regard to the nature of the Contracts Committee at Caltech and how the classified clearance of some members on the committee would be beneficial.
  • Letter from W. Lotmar to LP RE: Writes in response to LP's letter of November 19, 1951 regarding "the correct b axis value of the muscle diagram." Writes down some statements from his protocols of 1942 in order to avoid any misunderstanding. Also writes that he is interested to learn what has come out of the fibrin diagram of Rudall. [Letters from LP to Lotmar November 19, 1951, January 9, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman thinks that LP's schedule will be satisfactory. He plans to publish the book as soon after 1, Janu as possible. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, to LP RE: Discusses the delivery date of the manuscripts for the revised edition of General Chemistry. Advises LP to get the manuscript to them no later than late September. Also mentions that a large amount of criticism was received regarding the problem sets, which were said to be poorly graded and not very clear. [Letter from LP to Freeman December 26, 1951]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
  • Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: length and weight notes on data gathered on the Byssal threads of the Mytilus edulis sea mussel. Includes diagram of the mussel. [loose sheet tucked into p.62] [see January 5, 1952 for additional info]
  • Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: notes regarding Crystallized Muscle with drawing of Byssal threads. Various lines of data on Mytilus [a genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel] edulis in sea water [p.57] [see January 3, 1952 for further info.]

January 3
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Peter Pauling amount: $15.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Conway Pierce, RE: LP looks forward to speaking before the San Gorgonio Section on January 11th. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. B.D. Van Evera RE: Thanks Dr. Van Evera for the last letter that indicated that something was being done for Dr. Stephen Brunauer. Says that Brunauer sent him some information about his case. Encloses a copy of the petition for Dr. Brunauer's case. [Letter from Van Evera to LP December 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32, Folder #6 (Brunauer)].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. David C. Crockett, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: Writes that his term as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee is coming to a close and that he has enjoyed getting acquainted with him. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Conway Pierce, Pomona College, RE: LP is speaking before the San Gorgonio Section on January 11, 1952. He and AHP will arrive at Pierce's house at 5:00PM. [Letter from Pierce to LP December 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.1].
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman has some editorial questions for LP regarding texts in the chemistry series. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from William S. Klein to LP RE: Writes that he is interested in Balmer's equation, and that the study now yields an atomic concept consistent with classical physics. Goes on to describe the approach to the problem. Asks to meet with LP if he is interested in the subject. [Letter from LP to Klein January 9, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: Various notes of data on Mytilus sea mussel under the main heading "Crystallized Muscle" [p.58] [see January 2, 1952 for previous info., see January 5, 1952 for further info.]
  • Telegram from LP to N.A.M. MacKenzie RE: LP is pleased to accept the invitation and suggests the dates of February 13th through the 17th. [Letter from MacKenzie to LP January 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]

January 4
  • Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky to LP RE: Writes a letter of recommendation for Robert Gromer. [Letter from LP to Prof. G.B. Kistiakowsky January 10, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #14 (Kistiakowsky, George B.)].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks if LP could recommend a biologist named Hardin for a fellowship. [Letter from LP to Moe January 10, 1952]. [Filed Under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from J. C. McGowan to LP RE: Writes that in the past he sent LP reprints of two articles of his on the strengths of acids. He now encloses a reprint of an article on the strengths of bases and another reprint of interest. [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from J.G. Hooley to LP RE: The University of British Columbia is pleased to have LP coming to visit. Hooley is in charge of organizing LP’s visit and will keep LP informed of details and events. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from LP to Ben R. Meyer, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, RE: Reprimands the Board of Trustees for the firing of three physicians from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. One, Dr. Richard Lippman, is LP's personal doctor. The reason for firing was their political views, which did not agree with the members of the board. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].
  • Letter from LP to J.G. Hooley, RE: LP looks forward to going to Vancouver at the invitation of the Canadian Club and the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. LP suggests February 13th through the 17th as dates for his trip. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from LP to N.A.M. MacKenzie, RE: LP is pleased to have been invited to come to the University of British Columbia to deliver a lecture sponsored by the Canadian Club. LP suggests February 13th through the 17th as dates for his visit. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from Lt. Colonel Donald Mare to A.L. Wirin. [LP Safe: Box 2.021, Folder 21.23]
  • Letter from N.A.M. MacKenzie to LP, RE: MacKenzie is pleased to have LP visit the University of British Columbia from the 13th through the 17th of February. MacKenzie will have J.G. Hooley arrange the details of LP’s visit. [Telegram from LP January 3, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Proposal for the extension of a contract with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds. [Handwritten editorial notes by LP] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.031, Folder 31.2.]
  • Research Notebooks of LP, RNB 14 RE: data on scallops and their shell-closing muscles, under the main heading "Crystallized Muscle" Includes drawing of Rhinites. [p.60] [see January 5, 1952 for previous info., see January 5, 1952 for further info as well]

January 5

January 6
  • Letter from Jill Brown, secretary to Professor Todd, Cambridge University, to LP RE: Notifies LP that his December 19, 1951 letter to Todd has arrived, but Todd is absent until February. [Filed under LP Science: Box 9.001, Folder 1.3].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Melba Phillips RE: Writes that he is concerned that some action might be taken against Dr. Phillips in respect to a note of Dr. Hewitt's letter, listing "Dr. Phillip's case" for discussion in St. Louis. Wants Dr. Phillips to let him know if he can help out in any way. [Letter from Phillips to LP January 5, 1953]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].

January 7

January 8
  • Final copy of the proposal for the extension of a contract with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds written by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.031, Folder 31.2]
  • Letter from LP to W.B. White saying that he does not feel there is any reliability to the work of Koch, and says that there is a tremendous amount of skepticism within the medical community. [Letter to White December 27, 1951]

January 9

January 10
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George G. Wright RE: Answers Dr. Wright's letter of inquiry by telling him about his chances of receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship and by listing several alternative fellowships for which he might apply in his quest to take a year off to study respiratory enzymes. Goes on to describe what his department is currently working on. [Letter from Wright to LP January 2, 1952, letter of response from Dr. Wright to LP January 15, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from LP to G. B. Kistiakowsky RE: Thanks Prof. Kistiakowsky for his letter of recommendation for Robert Gomer. [Letters from Prof. Kistiakowsky to LP January 4, 1952, January 18, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #14 (Kistiakowsky, George B.)].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: LP gives his opinion of Garrett Hardin as requested. [Letter from Moe to LP January 4, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: 14.014, 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Charles L. Jewett RE: Thanks Mr. Jewett for sending him the Arthur D. Little calendar. [Filed under J: Correspondence 1952, Box #192, Folder #18]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Lou Fleming RE: Writes to tell Mr. Fleming that he liked the article he had in the Star News a few days ago about the work at Caltech during the past year. Says that the article is of great value to Caltech. [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder 17]
  • Letter from LP to S. H. Human RE: Provides an explanation as to why he believes that blood from dead persons cannot be purified for transfusions. [Note from Human to LP December 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1951), #166.2]
  • Letter from Mr. George E. Farrand to LP RE: Thanks LP for discussing with him the progress being made in the Laurabelle Arms Robinson cancer research fund inquiry. [poem entitled "Coffee with the Meal" included with the letter] [Letter from LP to Farrand January 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, Folder #6].
  • Note from LP to self RE: Discusses "Magnetic moments of chromium and vanadium." Talks about how Shull's results agreed with his 1938 Physical Review diagram. [LP Science: Box 10.003, Folder 3.5]
  • Statement by Linus Pauling to the press RE: States that the firing of Dr. Richard Lippman and the two other doctors from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital is unjustified and should be reversed immediately. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].

January 11
  • Itinerary: San Gorgonia Section, ACS, Riverside [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.10]
  • Letter from John G. Kirkwood to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his award of the Lewis Medal. Asks whether LP will be able to give a colloquium talk in the Department at Yale on Sigma Xi business. [Letter from LP to Prof. Kirkwood January 16, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (Kirkwood, John G.)].
  • Letter from L.A. DuBridge, President, Caltech, to LP RE: C.V. Newton will be contacting Division heads to organize the Alumni Seminar. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dave Shoemaker of MIT RE: Thanks Prof. Shoemaker for his letter and the information on Shull's results. Is curious about how the argument about the hemihedry or holohedry of beta uranium and of the sigma phase finally comes out. Writes about uranium hexafluoride and polymolybdates. Also mentions Verner in relation to the structure of uranium hexafluoride. [original letter and carbon copy together in file] [Letter from Shoemaker to LP January 2, 1952, letter from LP to Shoemaker January 25, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #363, Folder #3 (Shoemaker, David and Clara 1947-1995)].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J D Dunitz RE: Writes that the draft of Dr. Dunitz's note on aureomycin and terramycin looked fine to him, but he hasn't spoken with Dr. Corey about the intensity calculations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #96, Folder #21: file (Jack Dunitz)].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. V. Vand of the U. of Glasgow RE: Answers Dr. Vand's letter of January 11, 1952. Discusses Prof. Schomaker's work on the form factor for the x-ray scattering by a helix. Does not think that it relates very closely to Dr. Vand's work. Hopes that Dr. Vand will publish his calculations. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #427, Folder #12]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Offers his opinion of the eleven organic chemists suggested by Adams for a new-type fellowship, some which are favorable others that are not. Draws the final conclusion that none of the researchers are very original in their work so he would want to examine the proposal for something unique about the proposed research or the financial situation of the person before he supported awarding any of them a new-type fellowship. [Letters from Moe to LP November 27, 1951, January 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from LP to Newell Gingrich, RE: LP looks forward to speaking on “The Structure of Proteins” on April 16th at the University of Missouri. AHP will accompany LP on this trip. [Letters from Gingrich to LP January 7, 1952, February 5, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W.T. Astbury, Department of Biomolecular Structure, The University in Leeds, England RE: Includes abstracts of the two papers to be presented by LP and Dr. Corey on the planned trip to England.
  • Los Angeles Times article entitled "Professor Defends Ousted Physicians" RE: discusses LP's public statement on behalf of a few doctors who were dropped from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital staff for political reasons.
  • Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Gorgonio section, Chaffey College, Ontario, California. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.1]
  • Undated letter from W.T. Astbury to LP RE: Introduces LP to J.T. Marsh, who works in the textile industry and wishes to visit LP's lab at Caltech.

January 12
  • Letter from J. Schweizer to LP RE: [Letter in German, awaiting translation] [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Schweizer February 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James E. P. Toman RE: Is sorry that he has answered his letter so late. Agrees with Dr. Toman's efforts involving an action at the Philadelphia Meeting of the A.A.A.S. [Letter from Dr. Toman to LP December 18, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. RE: Regrets that he will be unable to attend the conference that Dr. Francis spoke of in his letter. Though he is interested in the subject of the conference, he has already made plans to visit the U of British Columbia on the date of the conference. [Letter from Francis, Jr. to LP January 7, 1952] [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder 17]
  • Note from John S. McKinley McKee to LP RE: writes in thanks for LP's New Year wishes. Congratulations for receiving the G. N. Lewis award. Is glad to hear that LP plans a stay in England in the Spring, hopes to show him around Emmanuel College. Is considering a stay in the states himself over the summer, and enquires about a fellowship [follow-up note from Mr. McKinley McKee to LP March 30, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Program of Events for "Students' Day 1952" at Caltech RE: lists the program of events including a lecture by LP on "Crystal Structure." [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.19]

January 13
  • LP Political: Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952. Reproduction of the New York Times Magazine by the American Civil Liberties Union Southern California Branch: article entitled "The Black Silence of Fear." [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]

January 14
  • AHP writes cheque: to: A. C. Vroman amount: $30.54 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $17.49 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Arthur Heimann and Sons amount: $19.46 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Athenaeum amount: $17.10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Bullock's Pasadena amount: $36.71 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: California Artists amount: $6.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Chadwick School amount: $32.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dept. of Motor Vehicles State of California amount: $33.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. John G. Sundbye amount: $12.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Dr. Richard D. Armstrong amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $11.35 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Gould Music Company amount: $108.15 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $2.90 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $51.96 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Pasadena Star News amount: $2.05 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Prodis Rug and Carpet Co. amount: $20.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Richfield Oil Company amount: $29.49 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: S. California Edison Company amount: $28.10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $13.22 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Southwest Museum amount: $6.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Standard Oil Company of California amount: $57.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Apothecary Shop amount: $1.61 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Wool Shop amount: $55.05 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Draft Itinerary for LP and AHP for Monday, February 11th in Portland [Oregon]. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]
  • Letter from A. H. Walter to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), cc: LP RE: Encloses six copies of the proposal written by LP on January 8, 1952. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.031, Folder 31.2]
  • Letter from Charles Gaupp to LP RE: After having lunch with Linda [Pauling], Gaupp has learned that LP will be in Portland on the 12th of February. Gaupp would like to know if LP will be able to speak at Reed College at this time. [Letter from LP January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]
  • Letter from Daniel W. Elam to LP RE: Reminds LP of their conversations in Berkeley. Says that they discussed the upcoming interest of many agencies in the study of synthetic high polymers. Reminds LP that he mentioned that the Caltech Engineering School might be interested in the field that he is studying and would give him an interview. Tells LP that he will be visiting Pasadena January 21, 1952 through January 23, 1952 and hopes to get an interview then. [Letter from LP to Daniel W. Elan February 4, 1952] [Filed under E: Correspondence 1952, Box #112, Folder #18]
  • Letter from Dr. Arthur Lee Phelps, Phoenix College, to LP . RE: Phelps says he would like to draw LP's attention to an error found within College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b1.4]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Enclosed is a copy of a letter that Moe previously sent, but never reached LP. The enclosed letter discusses a man named Dr. Burch and his grant proposal. [Letter from LP to Moe January 16, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Requests that LP meet with Hardin and discuss his grant proposal so that Moe can get a better gauge of his abilities. [In LP's handwriting at top of page: Jan 17, evening interview. Doesn't have the personality or experience for the Fellowship. Doesn't understand the one basic argument of his proposal.] [Letter from LP to Moe January 21, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter containing his evaluations of the men suggested by Adams for new-type fellowships. [Letter from LP to Moe January 11, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.6]
  • Letter from LP to David Pressman, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, RE: In response to Dr. Pressman's enquiry, writes that he will have to contact Endeavour for permission to use one of his diagrams. Writes about his work on proteins, crystallized muscle in particular, not so much on hemoglobin anymore. [Letters from Pressman to LP January 9, 1952, April 28, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309, Folder #7 (Pressman, David)].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP sends in his reports on various people being considered for Chemistry and Biochemistry fellowships. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. George C. Farrand RE: Replies that he was pleased to have lunch with Mr. Farrand and Dr. Beadle and that he will update him on the work that is being done with the support of the Laurabell Arms Robinson Cancer Research Fund. [Letters from Farrand to LP January 10, 1953, May 19, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, Folder #6].
  • Letter from Mr. H. W. Behme, Assistant to the Director at Stauffer Chemical Co., to LP RE: Requests a letter of appraisal about Dr. Richard N. Lewis, who they are considering for a position in their research department and who submitted LP's name as a reference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6]
  • Letter from Mr. William Klein to LP RE: Writes that enclosed is a brief description of "Atomic Electric Circuits," showing an equivalent circuit for the hydrogen atom. Thanks LP for looking at this manuscript. [encloses part of his manuscript] [Letters from LP to Klein January 9, 1952, January 17, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from Robert C. C. St. George to LP RE: Writes that he used LP's name for a reference in his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. Was pleased to see their paper in the December issue of Science. Requests that LP write a supporting letter on his behalf to the Society. [Letter from LP to St. George January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].

January 15
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP performs lab work to determine the structure of the Lotmar-Picken muscle structure. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.001, Folder 1.13].
  • LP writes cheque: to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $4408.76 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter with his thoughts regarding the Guggenheim Fellowship. Goes on to describe in further detail his work and papers published. Requests information applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship. [Letters from LP to Wright January 10, 1952, January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from Dr. Robert B. Corey to LP RE: Sends a report compiled by him and Dr. Pasternak on the present knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of the structure of collagen. Also includes reprints of four articles that are used for illustrative purposes. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.004, Folder 4.3.]
  • Letter from Jesse DuMond to Prof. Frederick D. Rossini, cc: LP RE: Submits feedback on Prof. Rossini's paper for which he requested review. [6 pages] [Letter from Rossini to DuMond January 19, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Jackie James RE: Gives Miss James Peter's address for home and at Caltech. Goes on to describe what Peter had been up to scholastically in the last year. [Filed under J: Correspondence 1952, Box #192, Folder #18]
  • Letter from W. Hume-Rothery, Harry Irving and R. J. P. Williams of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford, to LP RE: The group has recently been able to study LP's letter of December 3, 1951 and have also re-read his original papers and are relieved to report that besides one aspect included in this letter, they believe that their paper is correct, and that LP's letter was written on a misunderstanding. Go on for eight pages to systematically defend their paper. [Letter from LP to Hume-Rothery February 5, 1952].
  • Memo from Judy Hagness to LP RE: Asks for LP to comment on the "attached so-called discovery of a so-called new element." [Letter from LP to Hagness January 17, 1952].

January 16
  • LP Passport Problems, Jan-March 1952: F.A.S. [Federation of American Scientists] Newsletter, Wash. D.C. RE: article entitled "US Visa Policy Still Under Fire." [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]
  • LP writes cheque: to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $150.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to "General Chemistry" RE: Several versions of a recommendation letter for Mr. Garvin Heiman in his application for medical school at St. Louis U., Harvard, Boston U., and Yale U. [Filed under H Correspondence: 1952, Box #166, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edgar Reynolds Smith, National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Department of Commerce, RE: Thanks Dr. Smith for the congratulatory letter. States that he was pleased to accept this award because he greatly admires Professor Lewis. [Letter from Smith to LP December 18, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Eric Ponder RE: Is interested in Dr. Ponder's work with sickle cells. Looks forward to reading his paper with Dervichian. [Letter from Ponder to LP January 6, 1952] [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K. M. Rudall RE: Says that they will study at once the pictures sent of the crystallized fibrin which they received from them recently. Will send copies of their papers on polypeptide chains as soon as reprints arrive. [Letter from LP to Rudall January 9, 1953, Letter from Rudall to LP January 17, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Paul H. Emmett RE: Writes that he has been recently working on trying to get some samples of crystallized muscle in order that he might acquire crystalline z-ray diffraction photographs from them. Mentions LP Jr.'s application to intern in Honolulu. [following letter from LP to Dr. Emmett January 22, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109, Folder #1].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial RE: LP strongly recommends David Hogness for a fellowship, despite his applying for a number of other grants as well. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial RE: Recommends that Dr. Burch receive the proposed fellowship based on his past record of excellent research. [Letter from Moe to LP January 14, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to John G. Kirkwood RE: Thanks Prof. Kirkwood for his letter of congratulations. Writes that he will be unable to give a colloquium talk during his trip to New Haven. [Letters from Kirkwood to LP January 11, 1952, February 1, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (Kirkwood, John G.)].
  • Letter from LP to Melvin D. Shoenberg RE: Says that he should call his office to make an appointment to come by and meet with LP. [Letter from Shoenberg to LP December 14, 1951]
  • Letter from LP to Mme. and M. Daudel of the Institut du Radium RE: Thanks them for sending him a copy of their book on Wave Mechanics and the Structure of Molecules. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #89, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Frederick Rossini of the Carnegie Institute of Technology RE: Replies to a December 17, 1951 letter from Dr. Rossini. Discusses the difference between the physicist's mole and the chemist's mole as a unit of measurement. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Dr. G. Scheibe to LP RE: [Written in German] [Letter from LP to Scheibe January 23, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: Writes that they will have a show in March with "J.Z. Young." [Letters from LP to Taylor November 19, 1951, January 22, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #405, Folder #7 (Taylor, T. W.)].
  • Letter from T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: Says that the show will be arranged for March 12 and is hoping that LP will be able to attend. [Letters from LP to Taylor November 19, 1951, January 22, 1952].

January 17
  • Itinerary: Science Teachers Institute of Ventura County; Oxnard Union High School, 2 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.10]
  • Letter from B. D. Van Evera, Chairman, Admissions Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Thanks him for his information regarding Mr. C. J. Warneke. [Letter from LP to Van Evera 51, 12-1] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Letter from David Crockett to LP RE: Informs LP that he received the letters from LP sent on December 12 and 13. Says that the Executive Committee does not feel like LP's term of membership has ended as he missed the 1950 meetings. Is looking forward to seeing him in the coming year. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4
  • Letter from Dr. Charles M. Grossman to LP, RE: Asks LP to send him his statement made to the press so he could convince other doctors to protest the firing of the three physicians at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. [Related statement from LP to the press January 10, 1952, letter from LP to Grossman January 21, 1952]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].
  • Letter from Dr. K.M. Rudall to LP RE: Says that he has sent some X-ray photographs. Would like to keep the fibrin specimen. Goes on to describe his findings about the specimen photograph. Sends other samples of spectra which are superposed on the standard one. [Letters from LP to Rudall January 16, 1952, January 23, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his opinions on the prospective fellowship members. [Letter from LP to Moe January 14, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Conway Pierce RE: Suggests that Dr. Peirce contact Prof. Alex Todd at Cambridge and Sir Robert Robinson at Oxford for suggestions of a man for temporary appointment in Hansch's job at Pomona College. [Letters from Pierce to LP November 28, 1951, January 23, 1952] [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph E. Hirshfelder RE: Thanks Dr. Hirshfelder for his letter recommending a student to LP's department. The Division has not made a decision yet about offering him an appointment. [Letter from Hirschfelder to LP December 17, 1951] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: Asks Dr. Bird to come to Pasadena for a week to get better acquainted with Caltech and the laboratories. Says that there is no one currently working on the properties of gases. Asks Dr. Bird to present at their chemistry seminar. [Letter from Bird to LP January 21, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to F. R. Eircih, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, RE: States that Melvin D. Schoenberg has written to him inquiring about the possibility of working in their laboratories and has put down Mark’s name as a reference. Asks for his opinion of Shoenberg. [Letter from Schoenberg to LP December 14, 1951, letter from Eirich to LP January 24, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to Herman Mark, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, RE: States that Melvin D. Schoenberg has written to him inquiring about the possibility of working in their laboratories and has put down Mark’s name as a reference. Asks for his opinion of Shoenberg. [Letter from Schoenberg to LP December 14, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. William S. Klein RE: Writes that he has received Mr. Klein's letter of January 14, 1952 and does not believe that his description of atomic electric circuits constitutes a derivation of Balmer's equation. Goes on to describe why. [Letter from Klein to LP January 14, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to Ms. Judy Hagness RE: Writes in response to her inquiry about element No. 43. Describes a 43rd element created in Berkeley ten years ago as technetium. However, the research chemist and the creator of the new element Judy describes, called Andrium, does not claim that the substance is element No. 43. [Memo from Hagness to LP January 15, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. J. G. Kirkwood RE: asks Dr. Kirkwood what his opinion of Dr. R. Byron Bird is, as they are considering him for appointment at Caltech. [Letter from Kirkwood to LP February 5, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Professor A. Todd of U. of Cambridge RE: Writes that he has referred Professor Conway Pierce of Pomona College to Todd for recommendations for an organic chemist that their department needs. Mentions his intention to attend the Royal Society Conference on proteins in England. [Letter from Todd to LP February 5, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #6 (Todd, A. R.)].
  • Letter from LP to Sir Robert Robinson of Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford RE: Writes that he has advised Professor Conway Pierce of Pomona College to contact him for a recommendation of a young organic chemist who could fill a one year opening in their staff. Hopes to visit Oxford when he attends the Royal Society meeting on protein structure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #335, Folder #2: File (Robinson, Robert.)].
  • Speech by LP on Recent Work on Proteins, Including Blood and Blood Substitutes, Ventura County Science Teacher Institute, Ventura, California. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.2]
  • Statement of Payment from Teachers Institute to LP for Speaking Services in the amount of $100.00. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.2]

January 18
  • Letter from E. Richard Cohen, of North American Aviation, Inc., to Dr. Frederick Rossini, cc: LP RE: Replies to the January 4 letter sent to Dr. DuMond and the enclosed proposal regarding the chemical scale of atomic weights. Discusses issues associated with this. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from F.H. Soward to LP, RE: Soward is glad to hear that LP will be delivering the Candian Club Lectures. Invites LP to speak on the 15th to the Canadian Club. [Telegram from LP January 22, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from Frank Hungate to LP, RE: Hungate has heard that LP will be in the Portland area next month visiting Linda [Pauling]. Hungate asks if LP can take time to give a talk to the Portland Sigma Xi Club. [Letter from LP January 22, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.3]
  • Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky to LP RE: asks LP for recommendations of men who he thinks would be appropriate to replace Bright Wilson in the physical chemistry department. [Letter from LP to Kistiakowsky January 10, 1952, letter from Kistiakowsky to LP February 11, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #14 (Kistiakowsky, George B.)].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe to LP RE: In regard to David Hogness, if he is able to get a grant from another source, that would better suit him than a fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Thanks LP for his opinion of Dr. Burch. [Letter from LP to Moe January 16, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Henry Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Asks for LP's opinion on a fellowship renewal for Denis Fox. Enclosed is the letter from Fox to Moe. [Letter from LP to Moe January 28, 1952]. [Filed Under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Robert L. Berg, of the Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Sends LP a draft of the recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee. Would like him to make any necessary corrections. [Letter from LP February 11, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]

January 19
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini, of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, to Prof. Jesse DuMond, cc: LP RE: Thanks Prof. DuMond for his January 15, 1952 letter. Discusses issues associated with this feedback. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]

January 20
  • LP performs a re-measurement of the Lotmar-Picken muscle sample. Includes various calculations and measurements. [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.001, Folder 1.13].

January 21
  • Letter from C. V. Newton of the California Walnut Growers Association to LP RE: Requests LP's assistance in the planning of the 1952 Alumni Seminar. Lets LP know that two members of the committee will request an interview in the near future to discuss their general plans for the Seminar. [Filed under N: Correspondence 1952, Box #287, Folder #19]
  • Letter from Dr. R. Byron Bird to LP RE: Thanks LP for the invitation to visit Caltech. Plans to visit starting on February 18. Is pleased to have the opportunity to speak to the chemistry seminar. [Letters from LP January 17, 1952, January 23, 1952] [Note in pencil on the lower left of the paper says "Asked to be put on wait list."] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Encloses a copy of the January 15, 1952 letter from Dr. DuMond. Writes that he agrees with the changes submitted by Dr. DuMond and requests that members let him know whether or not they agree so he can publish the results in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Refers to his letter sent December 17 [1951?] regarding the definition of the chemist's mole. Asks for comments on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from J.B. Culbertson to LP, RE: Culbertson would like to know when LP plans to come and speak at Cornell College. Culbertson is willing to make any possible arrangement for a date that would be convenient for LP. [Letter from LP January 24, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.7]
  • Letter from J.B. Culbertson, Cornell College, to LP RE: Attempts to firm up plans for LP to give a lecture at the college. [Letter from LP to Culbertson January 24, 1952]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.7].
  • Letter from LP to Charles Gaupp, RE: LP and AHP are planning to be in Portland on the 12th and LP would be glad to give a talk that day to the Reed community. [Letter from Gaupp to LP January 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Lee Phelps, Phoenix College, RE: LP thanks Phelps for his letter and says that the error has been corrected. He trusts that Phelps will let him know about any other errors he finds. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b1.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles M. Grossman RE: Enclosed is a copy of LP's statement ot the press regarding the firing of Dr. Richard Lippman from the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. [Letter from Grossman to LP January 17, 1952]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Elmer H. Stotz, Secretary of the American Society of Biological Chemists, Inc. RE: Writes a letter of support for Dr. St. George in his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. [Letter from LP to St. George January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gaupp RE: In reply to the January 14, 1952 letter, LP informs Dr. Gaupp that he will be arriving in Portland February 11 and will leave for Vancouver two days after that. He would be glad to give a talk on February 12.
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George G. Wright RE: LP writes that he hopes that he will get his research written up and published, as his prospect of success in applying for a fellowship depends on it. Gives additional Guggenheim Fellowship information. [Letter from Dr. Wright to LP January 15, 1952, note from Dr. Wright to LP January 31, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert C. C. St. George RE: As Dr. St. George requested in his letter, LP has written to Dr. Statz in support of his application for membership in the American Society of Biological Chemists. [Letter from St. George to LP January 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP gives his opinions regarding a recent meeting with Hardin, who is being considered as a Guggenheim fellow. LP gives a negative impression of him and discusses discrepancies in his research. [Letter from Moe to LP January 14, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Professor William H. Jones of Emory University RE: In response to Prof. Jones last letter, LP gives him some suggestions for men that could fill a spot at Emery University for a third man in their physical chemistry staff. He notes men such as Bill Eberhardt at Georgia Tech and Dr. Kenneth Hedberg from Caltech. [Letter from Jones to LP November 30, 1951] [Filed under J: Correspondence 1952, Box #192, Folder #18]
  • Letter from W.N. Lacey to LP RE: Minutes from a Committee on Graduate Study meeting on January 21, 1952. Discussed were pay rates of graduate students, which were discovered to be lower than average among other universities. Attached is a list of what particular fields of study typically pay graduate students. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Material from National Committee to Repeal the McCarran Act [LP on letterhead as "Initiator"] RE: Sends an Open Letter to President Truman protesting setting up concentration camps under the McCarran Act. Requests signatures and any contributions.
  • Telegram from LP to F.H. Soward, RE: LP is glad to speak to the Canadian Club on February 15th. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]

January 22
  • Letter from Gaston F. Bell of Alcoa Mining Co. to LP RE: Asks for assistance in locating a source which will show what the heteropoly complex molybdisilicic acid looks like in molecular structure. [Letter from LP to Bell January 29, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP to F.H. Soward, RE: LP hopes that Soward has received his telegram accepting the invitation to speak on February 15th. Under the title of “The Value of Fundamental Science” LP plans to discuss basic science and fundamental scientific research. [Letters from Soward to LP January 18, 1952, January 25, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Hungate, RE: LP would like to give a talk to the Portland Sigma Xi Club on Monday February 11th. If Hungate does schedule LP for a talk, LP suggests a title of “The Structure of Hemoglobin.” LP feels that as a member of the national executive Committee of Sigma Xi that is it his duty to come and visit some of the clubs. [Letters from Hungate to LP January 18, 1952, January 25, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.3]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Hungate, Reed College, RE: Confirms that he will be able to speak for the Sigma Xi Club in Portland on February 11, 1952. Suggests the subject to be "The Structure of Hemoglobin". [Letter from Hungate to LP January 25, 1952]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.4].
  • Letter from LP to M. and Mme. Bernard Pullman RE: Congratulates them on their book on electronic theories of organic chemistry. [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor RE: Writes in response to Prof. Taylor's letter that he will not be able to attend their meeting in Jamaica scheduled for March. [Letters from Taylor to LP January 16, 1952, January 28, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #405, Folder #7 (Taylor, T. W.)].
  • Letter to LP from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Oxford University Press has inquired about a new edition of LP's book, "Nature of the Chemical Bond." Reynolds wants to know if there will be a manuscript for the third edition in the near future. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1960b.5.2]

January 23
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to J.T. Mason, Chairman, Industrial Employment Review Board, Munitions Board cc: LP RE: Request for a postponement on the appeal hearing for an additional three months.
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: Enclosed is a bill for legal services and expenses, with a note that Caltech should be responsible for the bill.
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to LP RE: Thanks LP for his kindness in trying to help him find a replacement for Dr. Hansch at Pomona for a year. Appreciates the letters that LP wrote to Drs. Todd and Robinson of England. Will try for Helmkamp if nothing else works out. [Letter from LP to Dr. Pierce January 17, 1952] [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to Prof. Todd of U. of Cambridge, cc. LP RE: Requests assistance in finding a man to replace Dr. Corwin Hansch at Pomona College while he is on sabbatical. [related letter from Dr. Pierce to LP November 28, 1951] [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].
  • Letter from Dr. Conway Pierce to Sir Robert Robinson, cc. LP RE: Writes requesting assistance in finding a man to replace their Dr. Corwin Hansch of Pomona College who will be on sabbatical for a year. [related letter from Dr. Pierce to LP November 28, 1951] [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17].
  • Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. to Dr. Rossini, cc: Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Discusses the definition of the chemist's mole. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from Jesse DuMond to Dr. Rossini, cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his January 19, 1952 letter. Discusses at length issues associated with it. [6 pages] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K.M. Rudall RE: Thanks for the letter and the three additional films. Goes on in detail to answer Dr. Rudall's question about the nature of the substance producing the crystalline patterns as being proteins. [Letter from Dr. Rudall to LP January 17, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. Byron Bird RE: Looks forward to Dr. Bird's visit. Has titled the scheduled chemistry seminar talk for Dr. Bird "Intermolecular Forces in Gases." [Letters from Dr. Bird to LP January 21, 1952, February 6, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Jerry Donohue RE: Has asked Dr. R. Byron Bird to speak on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Hopes that this does not interfere with something Jerry had arranged. [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Dr. G. Scheibe RE: In accordance with Dr. Scheibe's request, LP sends reprints of their papers on the protein problem. Brings up a matter that Prof. Sommerfeld and Dr. Scheibe had discussed about electing LP for corresponding member of the mathematics-science class of the Bavarian Academy of Science. He would be glad to be elected. [Letter from Dr. Scheibe to LP January 16, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. R. S. Shankland of Case Institute of Technology RE: Sends those of his metals reprints and he still has. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6]
  • Letter from Ramon M. Esteve, Jr. to LP RE: Is forwarding a manuscript of a paper that he just wrote and is considering for publication to LP so that LP can please critique it. [Letter from LP to Mr. Ramon M. Esteve, Jr. February 4, 1952] [Filed under E: Correspondence 1952, Box #112, Folder #18]
  • Letter from the ONR to A. H. Walter [copy sent to LP] RE: Informs A. H. Walter that they received the proposal that was sent on January 14, 1952 and that they will forward it to the physics department. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.031, Folder 31.2]
  • Memo from Robert F. Bacher to the Graduate Committee of the Physics Dept. RE: The memorandum outlines guidelines on tuition scholarships, graduate teaching assistantships, and graduate research assistantships. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Telegram from Charles Gaupp to LP, RE: Gaupp would like to set a community lecture at Reed for February 12th. Gaupp asks if LP can sent a photograph and some biographical materials to be used for publicity. [LP’s reply January 24, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]

January 24
  • Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. to Dr. Rossini, cc: Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Supports the use of a fixed constant in the definition of a chemist's mole. Refers to his letter sent on January 23, 1952. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from Frederick R. Eirich to LP RE: Says that Melvin Shoenberg is an extremely gifted worker, but displayed a considerable lack of discipline while at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He goes on to describe in more detail his qualifications and abilities. [Reply to LP January 17, 1952, Letter from LP January 29, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
  • Letter from H.K. Cheney of Convair to LP RE: Has heard that LP might be working on methods of detecting oxygen flows magnetically. Requests that LP send them whatever information that he can give them on the matter as they are interested in it. [Letter from LP to Cheney January 30, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP to Charles Gaupp, RE: Suggests Molecular Medicine as the topic for his talk on February 12th. LP also plans to show some slides. [Gaupp’s telegram January 23, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President of the National Academy of Sciences RE: Writes to thank him for appearing on his behalf before the Industrial Employment Review Board. Goes on to discuss the hearings and then his plans to travel to Europe in April of the same year. Asks for Dr. Bronk's help in the event that he has trouble obtaining a passport. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, Office of Science Advisor, of the Department of State RE: Writes in regard to his application for a passport for travel to Europe. Encloses his letter to Mrs. Shipley, Chief of the Passport Division of the Department of State. Goes on to describe his work in protein structure as it applies to his scheduled travel to Europe and his situation with the Department of State. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin P. Jaggi, Switzerland, RE: Does not know whether General Chemistry will be translated into German, but is forwarding the letter on to the publisher. [Letter from LP to Freeman January 24, 1952]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.2].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Rossini RE: Agrees with the changes proposed in his January 21, 1952 letter. Also approves the proposed definition of the chemist's mole. [Letter sent January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from LP to J.B. Culbertson, RE: Suggests that he visit Cornell College on April 15th and LP suggests that for his talk the title be “Chemistry in Relation to Medicine.” [Culbertson’s letter January 21, 1952, Culbertson’s reply February 2, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.7]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Robert Shipley of the Passport Division of the Department of State RE: Reminds Mrs. Shipley of his request for a passport so as to enable him to travel to Europe in April. Includes his planned itinerary and reasons for traveling. [Letter from Shipley to LP February 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5].
  • Letter from LP to N.A. Parkinson, RE: Enclosing a review of the book States of Matter by Hugh S. Taylor and Samuel Glasstone. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952a, Folder 1952a.2]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Enclosed is letter from Dr. Martin P. Jaggi requesting information on a German translation of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.2].
  • Letter from T.S. Wheeler to LP RE: Thanks LP for his response and asks him to speak in Dublin the next time he makes it to Europe. [Letter to LP December 31, 1951]
  • Publication: "Do We Need a Hippocratic Oath for All Scientists?" by Caroll C. Pratt. [LP Biographical: Box 2.039, Folder 39.15]

January 25

January 26

January 27
  • Letter from Barrie J. Wallworth, Dalhousie University, to LP . RE: Walworth says that he is a student using LP's General Chemistyr and would like to know if the answers to the questions in the book are available. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b.6]
  • Letter from Clinton F. Schonberger of the San Bernardino Valley College to LP RE: writes that LP's talk at the A.C.S. meeting at Ontario was appreciated. Brings up his question about the Rothen phenomenon and requests some reprints pertinent to the question. [Notes in pencil at bottom: "lecture in London 1947 [Ex?] out Union Dr. [Siyer's?] work on Rothen," lists some reprint bibliographies.] [Letter of response from B. W. to Dr. Schonberber February 7, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from H. Kacser to LP RE: is a chemist who writes to LP for help and advice. Sends along a manuscript of his on some topic similar to LP's work on immunology. Is wondering if it is possible for him to work in the Gates and Crellin Labs and asks LP for advice about how to get a grant of some kind. Also asks for feedback from LP on the MS. [includes a summary of career with the letter] [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Kacser February 21, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena (California) Star News article entitled "Brazilian Honors Come to Pauling" RE: two Brazilian educational institutions honor LP due to his fundamental discoveries on the nature of chem binding, the structure of crystals and molecules, discoveries in the field of protein chem and contributions in the teaching of general chem. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.19]

January 28
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: acknowledges receipt of January 25, 1952 note, and encloses a copy of a note sent to Mason. [Letter from LP to Wirin January 25, 1952].
  • Letter from Ernest Perrault to LP, RE: Perrault would like to have a photograph of LP and some biographical materials in order to publicize his talks to the University of British Columbia. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: responds to LP's suggestion concerning a proposed Society of Fellows. Indicates that it seems like a very plausible idea. Includes information about another organization (the Telluride Association) which incorporates some of the ideas that LP's donor has in mind. Includes copies of the Telluride Association case (People Ex Rel. Walcott v. Parker). [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: thanks LP for sending his opinions regarding the fellowship of Garrett Hardin. [Previous letter from LP to Moe January 21, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Jarvin R. Heiman to LP RE: writes to LP asking him to fill out the enclosed rating sheets for several universities that he is applying to for medical school. [Note in pencil on top of letter: "Write letter instead"] [related copies of letters of recommendation from LP to the schools for Mr. Jarvin R. Heiman January 16, 1952] [Filed under H Correspondence: 1952, Box #166, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: does not think that Dennis Fox is worthy of a fellowship renewal. [In reply to letter from Moe to LP January 18, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: his reactions after a recent conversation with Dr. Elvira Goettsch, who is being considered for a fellowship. His impression is a positive one. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to L.A. DuBridge RE: attached is a bill from A.L. Wirin to LP that LP requests to be paid by Caltech. Mentions being pleased with Wirin's work, and why he opted to continue with his council rather than the services of the lawyer suggested by Caltech. [Related letter from Wirin to LP January 28, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: met with Dr. Zentmeyer, who is being considered for a Guggenheim Fellowship, and his impression was that the research was questionable. His research is highly chemical in nature, and he doesn't have a background in chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn RE: writes in response to Prof. Mark's December 3, 1951 letter about applying to the Ford Foundation for funds for the construction of an International House. Says that Dr. Hutchins does not suggest applying for such a grant. [Letter from Prof. Mark to LP January 31, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, Folder #1 (Mark, Herman)].
  • Letter from Meyer S. Gunther M.D., Editor of the Interne to LP RE: asks LP to write an article for their magazine for medical students, as the magazine is just now restarting publication after a year's absence due to financial difficulties. [Letter of response from LP to the Interne February 1, 1952] [Filed under I: Correspondence 1952, Box #185, Folder #13]
  • Letter from Prof. T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: writes in response to LP's letter that he is disappointed that he cannot attend their meeting in Jamaica. Was interested in hearing about LP's protein work. [Letter from LP to Prof. T.W.J. Taylor January 22, 1952, letter from LP to Prof. T. W. J. Taylor July 2, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #405, Folder #7, file: (Taylor, T. W.)].
  • Letter from T.W.J. Taylor to LP RE: saying how disappointed they all are that he will not be able to visit. [Reply to LP January 22, 1952]
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP, RE: Reynolds informs Pauling that it is fine that Cornell University Press receive Pauling's manuscript for the third edition in the fall of 1953. Alternatively, receipt of the manuscript in mid-1954 is acceptable as well. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1960b.5.2]

January 29

January 30
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Sue Perry amount: $14.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from C. B. Belknap of Owens-Illinois Glass Company to LP RE: encloses the Conjectures regarding the Nature of Fused Silica. Writes that some men at their laboratories are also doing work on the same matter. Asks for comments on the paper from LP. [manuscript included] [Letter from LP to Mr. Belknap February 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #299, Folder #7 file: (Owens-Illinois Glass Company)].
  • Letter from C.A. Lowe, National Institutes of Health to LP RE: a receipt showing final payment of $9,990.00 on a total grant of $19,980.00. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.041, Folder 41.2].
  • Letter from Dr. Rossini to the Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Discusses issues clarifying the relation between the values of the constants for the electronic charge and the Faraday. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from E.N.C. Andrade at the Royal Institute to LP RE: asks LP to give an evening discourse on his protein work and offers dates. [Letter from LP to Andrade February 6, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Barrie J. Wallworth, RE: In answer to Wallworth's letter, LP says that he is planning to include some of the answers to problems in the next edition of his book. He adds that the publisher gives a list of the answers to teachers who want it, but isn't sure if he would send the answers to a student. [Filed under LP Books, 1953b.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Melvin Calvin, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, RE: States that he is very pleased with the January 1952 issue of The Vortex. States that AHP and he liked the cover picture and inquires if he could obtain a nice print of it. [Letter from Calvin to LP, February 11, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Letter from LP to J.G. Hooley, RE: LP suggests that the title for his lecture to the student body at the University of British Columbia be “The Place of Science in the Modern World.” For LP’s lecture at the Vancouver Institute the title will be “Chemistry in Relation to Medicine.” [Hooley’s reply February 8, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Aram L. Dinguilian RE: Writes that the reason that Mr. Dinguilian has probably not received feedback about his published work on proteins, is because his fundamental structural postulates are wrong, as well as the fact that none of his writing is based on experiment, only postulation. LP goes on to describe where Mr. Dinguilian has erred in his reasoning. [Letter from Mr. Dinguilian to LP January 25, 1952, letter of response from Mr. Dinguilian to LP February 17, 1952] [Filed under D: Correspondence 1952, Box #98, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. H. K. Cheney of Convair RE: In response to Mr. Cheney's letter, LP responds in the negative. He and his collaborators have only developed instruments for measuring the partial pressures of oxygen, not the rates of flow. [Letter from Mr. Cheney to LP January 24, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. N. Latimer, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Thanks Professor Latimer for giving an interesting and thoughtful talk about him at the Gilbert Newton Lewis Medal ceremony. States that AHP and he had hoped that they would be able to accept his invitation to visit Berkeley this spring. States that he doubts that this will be possible because he has accepted an invitation to attend a conference on protein structure to be held by the Royal Society in London on 19, May . [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.19]
  • Letter from M. Delbrück to Dr. Ruska [cc: LP] RE: Writes to Dr. Ruska to tell him that while they are interested in having him work at Caltech, they are not sure they can meet his needs. Goes on to describe what they can offer him in terms of a position and encourage him to arrange a visit if he is still interested in the job that is open. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17]
  • Letter from Sir Eric Rideal to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of congratulations. [Letter from LP to Rideal January 9, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17].
  • Pauling Scrapbook: (New York) National Guardian article entitled "Purge hits doctors" RE: several doctors were fired from the staff of L.A. Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for political reasons in relation to the Un-AAC. LP protests the dismissals. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.19]
  • Proposal from LP to the Office of Naval Research RE: "Proposal for an Extension of Contract on the Structure and Properties of Proteins and Polypeptides". Details the nature of continued research and budgeting specifics. [Filed under LP Science: 14.032, Folder 32.1].
  • Telegram from LP to Charles Gaupp, RE: LP would prefer to have a double room near to campus. LP plans to rent a car while at the airport. [Gaupp’s telegram January 29, 1952] [Gaupp’s reply February 5, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]

January 31
  • AHP writes cheque: to: Collector of Internal Revenue amount: $11.76 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque: to: The Caltech Alumni Fund amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP and Verner Schomaker of Caltech submit a proposal for research on the structure of gaseous compounds of silicon by the electron diffraction method. The proposed budget for 1952 is $15,000.00. [Filed under LP Science: Box 1.002, Folder 2.13].
  • Letter from G. M. Kosolapoff of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, to LP RE: asks that LP give comments on a problem in connection with the application of the resonance principles to molecular configurations, describes the problem in the rest of the letter [Letter of response from LP February 7, 1952, letter from Dr. Kosolapoff to LP February 14, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letters regarding various fellowship candidates. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Discusses Dr. Richard Lippman's situation. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from Prof. H.F. Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter inquiring about Dr. Melvin D. Schoenberg's qualifications. Goes on to write what he knows about him. [Letter from LP to Prof. Mark January 28, 1952, letter from LP to Prof. Mark March 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244, Folder #1 (Mark, Herman)].
  • Letter from R.S. Cahn, Editor of "Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry" to LP RE: Requests permission to reproduce and publish some illustrations of LP's. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Cahn March 4, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
  • Note from Dr. George G. Wright to LP RE: thanks LP for the further information on the Guggenheim Fellowship and mentions his future plans regarding the fellowship. [Letter from LP to Dr. Wright January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Pauling Scrapbook: (California Institute of Technology) (Pasadena) California Tech article entitled "Pauling Honored by Brazilians" RE: two Brazilian educational institutions honor LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.19]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: (California Institute of Technology) (Pasadena) California Tech article entitled "Y's Doings" by Irwin Rubenstein RE: says that LP will host the first undergraduate fireside of the term at his home. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.18]
  • Typescript, “Proposal for Research on the Structure of Gaseous Compounds of Silicon by the Electron Diffraction Method.” [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952a, Folder 1952a.3]