Letter from Linus Pauling to Ben May. Page 1. February 20, 1952
Letter from Linus Pauling to Ben May. February 20, 1952. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 2 pp.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • LP and AHP check out of the Hotel Vancouver. [Receipt, check-in February 13, 1952].
  • LP and AHP fly from Vancouver to Seattle, and then continue to Los Angeles.
  • Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lawton, Assistant Prof. at Cornell University Medical College, to LP RE: writes to request reprints on some of LP's papers on the structure of proteins. Also writes that he has been investigating the mechanical behavior of soft body tissues in association with Prof. Allen King. [Note in pencil on the right: "3/6/52"] [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Lawton March 10, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]
  • Letter from G.B.B.M. Sutherland, University of Michigan to LP RE: gives suggestions for the format of the future meetings of the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.004, Folder 4.3].
  • Letter from Louis Levine, Office of Naval Research to Dr. H. Quastler, University of Illinois cc: LP RE: recommends that Quastler contact LP if he wishes to participate in the Protein Substitutes Group. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.004, Folder 4.3].
  • Letter from Prof. I. M. Kolthoff to LP RE: writes that he has decided not to make a visit to Pasadena due to the fact that he will not have an opportunity to lecture there. Sends a copy of a letter that he was dictating to Dr. McCullough. [copy of letter from Prof. Koltoff to Dr. J. D. McCullough February 18, 1952 included] [Letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff February 11, 1952, letter from LP to Prof. Kolthoff February 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #199, Folder #8].
  • Letter from R. A. Peters of U. of Oxford Dept. of Chem. to LP RE: writes that it was nice to hear from LP and thanks him for the congratulations. Looks forward to seeing LP soon.
  • Letter from William D. Carter, Head, Exchange of Persons Service, to Dr. A. H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he is looking for three professors in the field of inorganic chemistry to teach with an international team at the University of Caracas under the “UNESCO University Courses Project,” a one-year appointment with a monthly salary, installation allowances, and allowances for housing and travel. Asks if he can suggest anyone who may be interested in such a such a position. [Letter from Emery to LP, March 5, 1952, Letter from LP to Emery, April 16, 1952] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News article entitled "Improved Plasma Substitute" RE: discusses the conclusion made by a Caltech conference that oxypolygelatin is an inexpensive and effective plasma substitute. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.21]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Chemical and Engineering News blurb RE: discusses the two honors given to LP from Brazilian educational institutions for his contributions to modern chemistry. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.21]