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November
  • American Association of Scientific Workers Member's Newsletter contains information on the McCarran Committee. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.009, Folder 9.1]

November 1
  • AHP writes cheque to: L. Sharon amount: $43.78 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Lang of California amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Harry C. Kelly, of the National Science Foundation, to the Chairmen of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Caltech RE: Wishes to find out more information concerning financial support available to graduate students. Encloses a questionnaire. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.029, Folder 29.1]
  • Letter from Qui Won Choi, an assistant professor at Seoul National University, to LP RE: Mr. Choi would like to study as a graduate student at Caltech and requests LP's consultation as to whether or not this is possible. Asks for assistance in obtaining financial help from Caltech. Outlines his education and personal challenges in obtaining a chemistry education in Korea. [Note: handwritten letter] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]

November 2
  • Pauling Scrapbook: (Portland) Oregonian article entitled "Science Unit Slates Event" RE: Mentions LP as conductor of the formal installation ceremonies of the Portland chapter of Sigma Xi, national honor society of scientific research. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.27]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star-News article entitled "Patrolman Inhales Poison Gas" RE: reports a case in which a man inhaled poisonous chlorine gas, and LP was consulted for advice about his health. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.27]

November 3

November 4

November 5
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $56.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from H. Marjorie Crawford, Vassar College, to LP RE: Glad to here that LP will be coming to Vassar on December 10, 1952. Informs him that the audience cannot be assumed to have extensive knowledge of chemistry. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.13].
  • Letter from J. G. Mingle to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of 10-31, and writes that he has corrected the manuscript, including the actual new version of the paragraph modified. Attached is a carbon copy of the complete article on "The Enigma of Soot." Asks for comments on the article. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. J. G. Mingle December 9, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Lee DuBridge to LP and F.C. Lindvall RE: DuBridge requests that an appropriate individual comment on proposed seawater freshening research, to be supported by the Secretary of the Interior. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.030, Folder 30.3]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: (Portland) Oregon Journal article entitled "Noted Scientist Coming to Install New Fraternity" RE: mentions LP as the Senior Installing Officer for the new Portland chapter of Sigma Xi, medical and Scientific fraternity. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.27]

November 6

November 7

November 8
  • AHP writes cheque to: Knight's amount: $28.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to LP RE: writes that he would like to propose LP for a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the year 1953. Asks for an outline of LP's work so he might be better able to do so. [Letter from LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi November 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #371, Folder #1 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A..)].
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Scott to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of reply on electronegativity of the divalent and hexavalent S-atoms in sodium thiosulfate, however, the reprint that was sent to him was "Bond orbitals and bond energy in elementary Phosphorus," and not about the structure of sulfates and related compounds. Goes on to discuss his paper more. [Note in pencil at top of letter: "1296?"] [Letter from LP to Dr. Scott October 20, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].

November 9

November 10

November 11
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP and AHP signed certificate of knowledge of escrow of stocks. [Filed under LP Safe: Box 2.009, Folder 9.46]
  • Letter from Bentley Glass, Secretary of American Society of Naturalists RE: sends another copy of his previous letter because he fears that LP may not have received it. Again invites LP as a member of his society. [LP response letter January 2, 1953] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1952, Box #12.18]
  • Letter from Dr. W. D. McElroy to LP RE: writes that they were sorry to hear that LP would not be able to attend their symposium in June. Also enquires about whether LP would be able to suggest any of his colleagues who would be able to present some of his ideas about protein structure in their symposium instead of LP. [Letter from LP to Dr. McElroy October 22, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Frank Welcher, Indiana University, to LP . RE: Welcher would like permission to use material from "General Chemistry," regarding the strengths of the oxygen acids. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from M. Phillips, of the American Association of Scientific Workers (AAAS) to LP: Shares comments written in by readers of Science about an article published in the October 24, 1952 issue titled "Dangers Confronting American Science." [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.009, Folder 9.1]

November 12
  • AHP writes cheque to: Calvin Curtis amount: $8.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $20.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Dr. Emil Heuser to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of response regarding the behavior of a mutual acquaintance, Mr. Terrel. Appreciates LP giving so much thought to the matter. [Letter from LP to Dr. Heuser November 3, 1952] [Filed under H Correspondence: 1952, Box #166, Folder #3]
  • Letter from John S. Kasper of General Electric Research Lab, NY, to LP RE: Requests a collection of examples of crystals from LP's department so he may compile a list of typical B values for different crystals in connection with the second volume of the new International Tables. [Note in black pen in upper left: "Eddie: Would you please handle this? LP"] [notes in pencil at the bottom of the letter giving values corresponding to different crystals]. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Kasper October 21, 1952].
  • Letter from LP's Secretary to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP requests that Freeman send six copies of College Chemistry and charge them to his royalty account. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b1.4]
  • Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman, First Unitarian Church, to LP RE: Thanks LP for protesting his not being issued a passport to the State Department. Goes on to say that all the speaking spots have been filled for the regular lectures, but would like to arrange for LP to speak on February 22, 1953. [Handwritten note by LP: "Agreed. Subject 'The Place of Science in an Ideal Society'".] [In reply to letter from LP to Fritchman November 4, 1952, related letter from Fritchman to LP December 3, 1952]. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.1]
  • Letter from William Squire to LP RE: sends a copy of a paper that he is submitting to the J.A.C.S. Requests comments. Brings up a point not in his paper that bothers him, regarding the relation between LP's scale and Mulliken's [pertaining to electronegativity]. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. William Squire November 25, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].

November 13
  • Letter from Ed A. Doisy of Saint Louis University School of Medicine to LP RE: requests that LP write him up a brief account of his more important contributions to chemistry, and not mention the letter to anyone. Goes on to discuss mutual acquaintances. [Letter of response from LP to Professor E. A. Doisy November 19, 1952].
  • Letter from G.D. Searle and Co. To LP RE: Thanks LP for opinion of Dr. Richard Lippman. [In reply to letter from LP to Searle October 16, 1952]. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #217, Folder #5 (Lippman)].
  • Letter from Harry Goldblatt, M. D., Director of the Institute for Medical Research, Los Angeles, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the warm reception and interest in their work and problem. The discussion was helpful in their research. Dr. Haas, Dr. Lamfrom, and he are all grateful for further suggestion on the subject. [Filed under G: Correspondence 1952, Box #140, Folder #16]
  • Letter from Henry Thomas to LP, RE: Thomas is inviting LP to come spend a week at Yale as the Treat B. Johnson Visiting Lecturer. Thomas is offering $250 plus accommodations for LP and AHP. [LP’s reply January 2, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.5]

November 14
  • LP research notes reconsidering the structure of silk fibroin based on research by Dr. Marsh. [10 pages] [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.002, Folder 2.15]
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to Lt. Col. Donald Mare, Industrial Employment Review Board, cc LP: Wirin, due to other legal issues, will not be able to attend the Washington hearing for LP that is to occur on November 17, 1952. He requests only one further postponement. [LP Safe: Box 2.021, Folder 21.18]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Mrs. Bernice F. Salaman [Secretary to John G. Kirkwood] RE: reports that the issue involving the reprints on "Radial Distribution Functions..." has been figured out. Goes on to describe the matter. [Letter from Bernice F. Salaman to Beatrice Wulf November 3, 1952, letter of response from Beatrice Wulf to Bernice F. Salaman December 16, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, Folder #12 (Kirkwood, John G.)].
  • Letter from C.J. Lapp, of the NRC Fellowship Office, to Dean Lacey of Caltech [copy in LP's files] RE: Informs Lacey of new postdoctoral fellowships in the natural sciences for advanced education. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]

November 15
  • Letter from J. Timmermans to Colleague, RE: Timmerman would like to know when he can expect to receive the text of the report to be given at the next Council meeting. Timmermans needs these reports as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.4]

November 16
  • AHP writes cheque to: "Merrifields" [handwriting is difficult to read] amount: $13.54 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $7.63 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: American Foundation for the Blind amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount: $9.72 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. of America amount: $5.07 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Carrousel amount: $50.36 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Colby Nurseries amount: $11.06 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $13.78 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Gene Browne amount: $26.97 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Masse, Inc. amount: $30.81 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Co. amount: $15.11 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pacific T and T amount: $13.30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Laundry amount: $4.30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Quinton-Schooley Pest Control Service amount: $35.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Company of California amount: $3.47 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Edison Company amount: $22.10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Co. amount: $3.27 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The Progressive amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: University of Pennsylvania Press amount: $7.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Women's Campus Club Pomona College amount: $1.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Women's Club Caltech amount: $2.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]

November 17
  • Letter from D.P. Riley to LP RE: He is glad that LP likes the title for his discourse about protein structure and eggs. Is afraid that LP never received his last letter and so sends a copy. He is currently building models of the insulin structure. [includes copy of October 7, 1952 letter to LP about his work with radial distribution, collagen and intensity curves] [includes prints made of some of his latest radial distribution curves] [Filed in unsorted correspondence 1952].
  • Letter from Dr. E. T. McBee, Head of Dept. of Chem., Purdue U., to LP RE: writes that he followed LP's suggestion and contacted Dr. Jerry Donahue at Cambridge, in regard to his desire to add a biochemist with excellent physical chemistry training to Purdue U. Unfortunately, this reference does not look very promising and so he asks LP if he might have any further suggestions. What does LP think of John Turkevich of Princeton? [Letter of response from LP to Dr. McBee November 25, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Daniel Mazia RE: thanks Dr. Mazia for the invitation to take part in their Physiology Course at Woods Hole in the summer, however, it is not possible for him to accept; he is already committed to participate in a workshop at Caltech during that time, and he is also planning a trip to Europe in July. [Letter from Dr. Mazia to LP November 7, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman RE: responds to Dr. Wyman's request by expressing enthusiasm for his invitation to lecture for a few months in France. Goes on to discuss his recent work with protein structures. [Letter from Dr. Jeffries Wyman to LP November 4, 1952, letter of response from Dr. Wyman to LP November 21, 1952]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Frank Welcher, Indiana University, RE: LP is glad to give Weldcher to use some material from "General Chemistry." [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from Prof. Arne Tiselius of Biokemiska Institution, Sweden to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter and the enclosed manuscript about compound helical configurations. Relates the studies to his own lab's work. [Letter from LP to Prof. Arne Tiselius October 17, 1952, letter from Prof. Tiselius to LP May 19, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #5].
  • Newspaper Clippings Not Related to Linus Pauling: Los Angeles Daily News Article entitled: "Just for the record- read Ike's promises" RE: outlines some promises that president-elect Dwight Eisenhower made to the U.S. Relates to peace, labor, Korea, Fair Employment Practices, Prosperity, Social Welfare, Civil Liberties, and Clean Government.

November 18
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Beatrice J. Wulf amount: $150.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: H.L. Byram, Tax Collection amount: $756.36 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP, RE: Writes that the Board of Directors is holding a dinner in honor of Dr. Parsons and asked if LP and AHP received the invitation and whether or not they will be able to attend. [Letter from LP to Emery, November 21, 1952] [Box 14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Anthony Parkes RE: in response to Mr. Parkes' letter, LP encloses an application for the Arthur Amos Noyes Fellowship in Chem. at Caltech. [Letter from Mr. Parkes to LP November 6, 1952, letter of response from Anthony Parkes to LP January 20, 1953].[Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1936-1952) Box #312, Folder # 17]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that they do not have the capability to immediately determine the structure of alkaloids, as Prof. Tooles read in a Chemical and Engineering News article. Nevertheless, they would be interested in determining the structure through x-ray investigation of their alkaloid crystals. Mentions that he is progressing with his work on the structure of proteins as well as with the revision of his General Chemistry book. [Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP November 7, 1952, letter from Prof. Toole to LP November 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #8].
  • Letter from LP to Roger Hayward RE: Enclosed are sketches for illustrations in the new edition of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.1].
  • Letter from Murray Vernon King of the New York Council of Arts, Sciences and Professions, to LP RE: writes to LP in reference to the plans of the ASP concerning the resonance controversy in the Soviet Union. They plan a symposium on the East Coast to discuss the controversy and ask if LP would participate. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King October 25, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Memo from R. P. Sharp to LP RE: Reduced credit for Geology students in a chemistry course. Asks if there is a way to facilitate consideration for this matter. [original letter October 20, 1952] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Pasadena Star News article entitled "Pauling to Discuss Passport Policy" RE: says LP will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club of Pasadena about the passport and visa policy of the state dept. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.28]

November 19

November 20
  • LP Biographical: Political: Article: "Rosenbergs' Last Chance: Clemency from President", National Guardian, November 20, 1952. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 2.044, Folder 40.10]
  • Letter from Donald Mare, Lt. Colonel, USAF, Industrial Employment Review Board, to A.L. Wirin, Attorney to LP, CC LP: Says that the request for a continuance on LP's appeal has been received and approved. February 1953 is a likely date for the hearing. [Filed under LP Safe: Box 2.021, Folder 21.11]
  • Letter from Verne-Marie Freeman, attorney for W.H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Enclosed are statements to be used for the 1952 income tax returns. Also included are two copies of a statement detailing the exchange of W.H. Freeman stock for $3500.00.

November 21

November 22
  • AHP writes cheque to: Claremont Hand Prints amount: $30.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Good Neighbor Imports amount: $5.45 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $40.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Emanuel H. Bloch, attorney for the Rosenbergs, to LP RE: Concerned that the severity of the sentence imposed upon his clients is unwarranted, especially when the scientific evidence of the case is considered. Enclosed is an affidavit regarding the scientific evidence written by professor J.D. Bernal.
  • Letter from Wm. S. Wilson of the Geophysical Institute of the U. of Alaska, to LP RE: find that they are able to consider Dr. Gunnar Bergman for a position in their dept. of chem. Asks LP to give them info. about Dr. Bergman and also request that he considers a visit there for some lectures. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Wilson November 28, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Reprint of article "An Investigation of Blood-Groups and a Search for Sickle-Cell Trait in Yemenite Jews." Original article printed in The Lancet November 22, 1952. [Filed under LP Science Box 6.012, Folder 12.1]

November 23
  • LP to Dean Watson RE: LP recommends changes to a chemistry course offered for geology students.
  • Letter from LP to J. Timmermans, RE: LP is writing to tell Timmermans that he is preparing his report on the configuration of polypeptide chains in proteins and will be mailing it in the next two weeks. LP would like to know who the other participants are to the Ninth Solvay Council and what date has been decided on for this event. [Timmerman's letter July 4, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.4]
  • Stuart J. Bates to LP RE: The Committee on Undergraduate and Fifth-year Study accepts LP's request for changes to the Masters program in chemistry. [Related letter from LP to Watson November 21, 1952].

November 24
  • AHP writes cheque to: Schreiners Gift Shop amount: $6.82 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • F.A.S. Newsletter discusses issues related to nuclear weapons and atomic energy. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.007, Folder 7.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert Berg, of the Massachusetts General Hospital, to LP RE: Writes that he is looking forward to seeing LP at the meetings on December 12, 1952 and December 3, 1952. Gives LP an overview of the agenda and requests a current address. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • Letter from Prof. Wendell N. Stanley of the Virus Lab, U of California Berkeley to LP RE: in response to LP's letter, writes that he would consider hiring recommended Dr. Donahue for a tenured position at U of Cal at Berkeley, however, there are no such positions available. There might be an available position in the lab. Was glad to see LP at the opening ceremonies of the new building. [Letter from LP to Prof. Wendell N. Stanley November 19, 1952, letter from Prof. Stanley to LP May 18, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #367, Folder #10: File Stanley, Wendell M.)].

November 25
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pasadena Tuberculosis Association amount: $2.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Peter S. Pauling amount: $100.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The New Yorker amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP attends a biology seminar given by Robley Williams, where he is shown a slide of sodium ribonucleate. He notes that the small fibrils have a diameter of 15 angstroms. [LP relates this in notes written on November 26, 1952]. [Filed under LP Manuscripts and Articles].
  • LP writes cheque to: California Institute of Tech. amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Caltech Bookstore amount: $27.91 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: H. A. Moe sends LP a copy of "Answers by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to the Questionnaire Submitted by The Select Committee of The House of Representatives of the United States Created by House Resolution 561 Eighty-second Congress, Second Session to Investigate Foundations and Comparable Organizations." Would like acknowledgment of its delivery and feedback of the content. [329 pages] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.016, Folder 16.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. T. McBee of Purdue U. RE: Is sorry to hear that Dr. Donahue was not interested in the job that Dr. McBee offered him. As to John Turkevich, LP feels he would be an excellent man for senior physical chemist at Purdue. [Letter from Dr. McBee to LP November 17, 1952] [Filed under M: Correspondence 1952, Box #256, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Murray Vernon King RE: is interested to hear of the Science and Technology division of the ASP's proposal for a discussion of the resonance controversy in the Soviet Union. Does not think that he will be able to participate in the symposium. [Letter from Dr. Murray Vernon King to LP October 18, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William Squire RE: in response to the letter and paper that Dr. Squire sent him, he gives comments and suggestions. The paper pertains to the subject of electronegativity [Letter from Dr. Squire to LP November 12, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #378, Folder #6].
  • Letter from LP to Mr. George Guthrie RE: Writes that he was not able to help in the matter of making contacts for Mr. Guthrie while in Portland at Reed college or elsewhere, due to circumstances being unfavorable at the time. Installing a chapter of Sigma Xi at the Medical School took up most of his time. [Note from George Guthrie to LP October 31, 1952] [Filed under G: Correspondence 1952, Box #140, Folder #16]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J. Timmermans, Institut International de Chemie Solvay, RE: Notifies Timmermans that he is preparing the report on protein structure and configuration that will be presented at the 1953 meeting of the institute and will mail it soon. [In reply to November 15, 1952 letter from Timmermans to LP]. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1953s].
  • Letter to Mr. Myron A. Bantrell RE: writes that he has just returned from Cambridge, England and received more info about the Junior Fellows of Trinity College. Emphasizes again that he feels that the California Society of Fellows would, over time, make a significant contribution to the development of outstanding men in this country.

November 26
  • LP writes cheque to: Linda Pauling amount: $300.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf to H. Marjorie Crawford, RE: Wulf provides Crawford with LP’s travel plans for his trip to Vassar College. Wulf would like Crawford to make reservations for LP for two nights. AHP is not able to come on this trip. [Crawford’s reply November 30, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.13]
  • Letter from Jean Sanford, W.H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Enclosed is a list of Universities who have adopted the Pauling texts General Chemistry, and College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: Box 2.009, Folder 9.67]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Raymond, G.D. Searle and Co. RE: Thanks Searle for the consideration of Dr. Richard Lippman, and informs them of Lippman's recent hiring at a large hospital. [In reply to letter from Searle to LP November 13, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. Allen RE: writes about his children and his recent passport problems. Mentions his invitation to the Solvay Congress in Brussels. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5, Folder #3].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Richard J. Bock of the "Borden Company," RE: Sends some reprints to them in the hopes that it will take care of their needs for requested information for the chapter on proteins in their upcoming book. Talks about the structure of the alpha-helix as present for certain proteins. [Letter from Dr. Block November 10, 1952, letter of response from Dr. Block December 5, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP discusses the loss of prestige involving a Guggenheim Fellowship. He finds the source of the problem to be the small stipend given in relation to other fellowships. [Letter of acknowledge receipt from Leighton to LP December 1, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. F. J. Toole RE: in response to Prof. Toole's letter, writes that they look forward to receiving the crystal sample for analysis. Mentions the progress of the revisions of both his books General Chemistry and College Chemistry. [Letter from Prof. F. J. Toole to LP November 21, 1952, letter from Prof. Toole to LP April 13, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #407, Folder #8].
  • Manuscript Research Notes, “Nucleic Acid.” [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952a, Folder 1952a.22]

November 27
  • AHP writes cheque to: Autobooks amount: $4.12 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Health Co. amount: $35.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi of the Laboratory of the Institute for Muscle Research to LP RE: thanks LP for sending his biography so that Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi may propose him for a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Is especially interested in LP's work with keratin and myosin. Mentions his own work with the myosin molecule and will send reprints of his paper as soon as it is complete. [Letter from LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi November 21, 1952, letter from LP to Dr. A. Szent-Gyorgyi to LP January 7, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #371, Folder #1 : File (Szent-Gyorgyi, A.)].
  • Photo: Linus and Ava Helen Pauling celebrating Thanksgiving outside. Chilao, Angeles National Forest, California. Photographer unknown. Black and white print. 1952. [Filed under LP Photographs: 1952i.4]

November 28
  • LP writes cheque to: Peter J. Pauling amount: $232.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Berg RE: In reply to Dr. Berg's November 24, 1952 letter, LP writes that he is looking forward to being present at the Advisory Committee meetings. Informs Dr. Berg of his estimated arrival time. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jeffries Wyman RE: requests a copy of his paper on the magnetic properties and the oxygen equilibrium of hemerytherin when it is ready. [Letter from Dr. Wyman to LP November 21, 1952, letter of response from Dr. Wyman to LP December 29, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Milton L. Humason, Mount Wilson Observatory, RE: LP would like permission to use two photographs from the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories series. He would be grateful for any additional information Humason could send about the images. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Wm. S. Wilson, Head of the Dept. of Chem. at U. of Alaska RE: in response to his letter, LP informs him that Dr. Gunnar Bergman has already accepted a position as Assistant Prof. of Chem. and Mechanical Engineering at Caltech. [Letter from Dr. Wilson to LP November 22, 1952] [Note of response from Wm. S. Wilson to LP with no date filed under W: Correspondence 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #443, Folder #20].
  • Letter from LP to Prof. N. A. Sorensen RE: Writes that he is happy to get his letter of October 30, 1952. Goes on to write about what he has heard about Dr. Finbak's case, as well as what new knowledge he has gained about the disease from Dr. Lippman, the foremost authority on the treatment of the disease. Asks for further information about Dr. Finbak's case. [Letter from Dr. Sorensen to LP October 30, 1952] [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to the Dean of the School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles RE: Writes as a sort of letter of recommendation for Mr. John Charles Behnke, Jr. in admission to the school of Medicine at UCLA. The recommendation is highly positive and strong. [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Letter from the Executive Secretary of the Gates and Crellin Laboratories to the Copley Plaza Hotel RE: Requests reservations for LP for December 11, 12,and 13 in conjunction with the meetings at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
  • Memo from R.V. Bartz to LP RE: Informs LP of a new plan to promote Caltech faculty visits to industrial associates. Wants LP's opinion before allocating money to the Chemistry department for this project. [Letter of response from LP to R.V. Bartz December 4, 1952] [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
  • Note from Dr. Walter Loewenstein to LP RE: writes that according to Bertrand Russell, Magnetism is the unifying principle of the physical world. His letter explains an attempt to develop a magnetic theory of the chemical bond, resulting in a new classification. Goes on to describe his system in great depth. Requests LP's opinion of this new system. [a two page typed paper in Portuguese is included with the note with the title "Thoria Geral da Valencia Quimica." and with note in pen at the top: "Read to the Chemical Section of the Socidade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciencia at the annual meeting of the Society at Porto Alegre, on Nov. 5, 1952"] [Letter of response from LP to Dr. Loewenstein January 16, 1953].

November 29
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mercy D. Woods amount: $7.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP continues lab work on nucleic acid structure. He works on the helical arrangements of a PO4 tetrahedron.
  • Letter from C. E. Larson of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to LP RE: writes that it has been a pleasure to have Professor V. Shomaker on temporary assignment with their laboratory. Explains that the arrangements are designed to enrich the experience of faculty members in the field of nuclear energy to the ultimate benefit of their home institutions. Hopes to continue this relationship in the future. [Letter of response from LP to Dr. C. E. Larson December 5, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: The New Statesman and Nation [location?] article entitled "Trial By Passport" RE: cynical poem about the government's visa and passport policy and its unfairness. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.28]

November 30
  • Letter from Arne Müentzing to LP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box 2.001, Folder 1.95]
  • Letter from H. Marjorie Crawford to Beatrice Wulf, RE: Crawford thanks Wulf for informing her of LP’s travel plans and Crawford provides Wulf with the train schedule. [Wulf’s letter November 26, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.13]
  • Letter from Roy A. Keller of the U of Arizona, to LP RE: informs LP to that he wrote to him earlier indicating that he was interested in working in their division leading to a degree of Doctor of Philosophy with physical chemistry as his major subject. He was referred to Prof. Carl Niemann and they set up an interview time in December. He wants to verify that this time will be convenient for LP. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Keller December 4, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]