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December
  • A copy of the "McLean Hospital Christmas Program," listing events from December 18 through January 1. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • LP Biographical: Political: "Let There be Light on Academic Freedom", Monroe E. Deutsch, The Pacific Spectator, Winter 1952. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 2.039, Folder 39.18]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: Fortune magazine article entitled "The Instrument Frontier" RE: discusses laboratory tools and x-ray diffraction pattern tools in reference to LP. [picture of LP with molecule model included with article.] [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.29]
  • Reprint from Blood, The Journal of Hematology of "Studies on Abnormal Hemoglobins. V. The Distribution of Type S (Sickle Cell) Hemoglobin and Type F (Alkali Resistant) Hemoglobin within the Red Cell Population in Sickle Cell Anemia." [Filed under LP Science: Box 6.012, Folder 12.1]
  • Reprint, “Use of Propositions in Examinations for the Doctor’s Degree,” Science. 116 (December 1952): 667-669. [Filed under LP Reprints: (Publications of Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952p, Folder 1952p.19]
  • Typescript, “A Proposed Structure for the Nucleic Acids.” [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952a, Folder 1952a.22]

December 1

December 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: Byron C. Hopper amount: $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from Ed A. Doisy to LP RE: thanks LP for sending the materials that he requested. [Letter from LP to E. A. Doisy November 19, 1952].
  • Letter from LP to C.F. Heeschen, RE: LP was pleased with his visit to Meadville and thanks Heeschen for the clippings from the student paper. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
  • Letter from LP to Hilda Brand, RE: LP is thanking Brand for her kindness to LP and AHP while they were in Rehovoth. LP hopes that he and AHP will be in Jerusalem for about three weeks. [Brand’s letter November 22, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
  • Letter from LP to M. Sela, RE: LP thanks Sela for sending him the reprint from the Jerusalem Post. LP will not be able to see Mr. Weisgal when he is Los Angeles because LP is leaving soon for a trip to India. [Sela’s letter November 18, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.15]
  • Letter from Mohammed Kira of Egypt to LP RE: writes that he is interested in applying for one of their one year scholarships as a research chemist in the organic chemical laboratory. Goes on to describe his educational, research and work experience. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Kira December 15, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from Mr. Charles M. Apt RE: refers to a suggestion from 11-5-? letter from LP concerning research fellowship application to Cancer Research Foundation. Mentions having spoken to Prof. D.P. Shoemaker about "search for a suitable problem in the structure of proteins." Mentions Shoemaker's proposal that Apt look into Todd's proposed structures of nucleic acids in light of LP's work with Dr. Corey and polypeptides. Asks LP's opinion of the proposal. [includes a January 26, 1952 Qualification for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship letter of recommendation from L. A. K. Staneley of New College, Oxford, England.] [NOTE: talked with LP in Cambridge. Letter from LP April 9, 1952] [Filed under A: Correspondence 1952, Box #12.18]
  • Letter from Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones, F.R.S. to LP RE: writes in regard to a letter from Martin Karplus from Gates and Crellin Labs stating that he would like to work in the Theoretical Chemistry group with him there in England. Writes to LP to let him know that he, Sir John Lennard-Jones, will be shortly moving to accept a position as a Principal of a new university. He hopes this will not affect Martin Karplus' plans. [Letter from LP to Prof. Sir John Lennard-Jones December 15, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #215, Folder #4 (Lennard-Jones, Sir John E.)].

December 3
  • LP performs further lab work on the configuration of ribo-furanose in his work on nucleic acid structure.
  • Letter from Louis B. Wright to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a carbon of his November 26, 1952 letter to Moe. Agrees with LP's view, and is going to write Moe as well. Enclosed is a copy of Wright's letter to Moe. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].

December 4
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP writes cheque to: Franchise Tax Board amount: $114.27 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from F.H. van den Dungen to LP, RE: [In French] van den Dungen has the honor of inviting LP to participate in the Ninth Council of the Institut de Chemie Solvay to be held in Brussels during April 7th through the 14th. [LP’s reply January 15, 1953] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.4]
  • Letter from Jorge Guerra Deben of the "Banco de Fomento Agricola e endustrial de cuba" to LP RE: thanks LP for the attention and interest that he has shown towards his request as well as for the kind remarks. [Filed under D: Correspondence 1952, Box #98, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to B.V. Bartz RE: responds to B.V. Bartz's memo regarding Caltech faculty visits. LP will take the matter up with the Chemistry department faculty. [Memo from B.V. Bartz to LP November 28, 1952]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Roy Glauber of the Physics Department, Harvard University RE: AHP found a pair of pants around the house with travelers checks in them amounting to $60. LP returns the $ now. The pants aren't worth returning. [Filed under G: Correspondence 1952, Box #140, Folder #16]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Hertenstein RE: the incorporation of a doorway into the new laboratory in honor of a donor. Also details design ideas for the steps into the building and how they should illustrate the biology and chemistry within. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.024, Folder 24.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Roy A. Keller RE: in response to Mr. Keller's letter, LP confirms that an interview on December 29 would be just fine. [Letter from Mr. Keller to LP January 30, 1952] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1952, Box #200, Folder #17]
  • Letter from LP to R. P. Sharp RE: Recommends Hutchinson as a future staff member. Also discusses the possibility of employing George Simpson, if he is indeed interested. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.020, Folder 20.5]

December 5
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bills Liquor Mart amount: $18.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. E. Larson of Oak Ridge National Laboratory RE: thanks Dr. Larson for the letter of November 29, 1952, and writes that Prof. Shomaker was pleased with his visit with them. [Letter from Dr. Larson to LP November 29, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]
  • Letter from Richard J. Block of The Borden Co. to LP RE: thanks LP for his letter of response on November 26, 1952. Says that they are taking LP's advice and are presenting the alpha-helix as the principle structural feature of certain fibrous and globular proteins. They would also like to include one of LP's drawings of the alpha-helix in their book. [Letter from LP November 26, 1952, letter from Mr. Block November 10, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]
  • Note from Mrs. Ruth F. Walsted to LP RE: writes to LP of her desire to work at Caltech so she can move from the East coast and be closer to her children who are all on the west coast. [copy of resume included with letter] [Letter of response from LP to Mrs. Walsted January 23, 1953, related letter from LP to Prof. Draper January 23, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #444, File #1].

December 6
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Itinerary: Student Day [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001 Folder 1.10]
  • LP continues with his nucleic acid structure determination. He performs calculations regarding the bond angles and spacing of the nitrogen atom and various carbons. He then writes down parameters for the entire structure, noting that some values will need small adjustments. Recalculations are then listed.
  • Letter from Dr. Otto Bastiansen to LP RE: Thanks LP very much for his letter. Has acquired current information about Dr. Finbak's condition. Believes that LP's suggestions are of great help to Dr. Finbak. [Letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen December 1, 1952, follow-up letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP December 26, 1952] [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder #17]
  • Note from Mr. F. Hilton to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of response, but still finds that his original question about the probability distribution function in quantum mechanics remains unanswered in his mind. Says he will look up some information in LP's Introduction to Quantum Mechanics book. [Letter from LP to Mr. Hilton September 17, 1952, follow up note from Mr. Hilton to LP December 25, 1952, letter of response from LP January 5, 1952] [Filed under H Correspondence: 1952, Box #166, Folder #3]
  • Pauling Scrapbook: California Institute of Technology Students' Day 1952 Program RE: lists LP to give the Luncheon address. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.28]

December 7

December 8  (Washington, DC)

December 9  (Poughkeepsie, NY)

December 10  (Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount: $8.05 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Allan Knight Chalmers [for the John Taft Roseborough Defense] amount: $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: California Legislative Conference amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Co. amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fashion Cleaners amount: $10.55 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Hop - Up Magazine Road and Track amount: $3.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mara Lama Mutual Water Co. amount: $8.29 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Othello Recording Corporation amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pacific Tel and Tel amount: $11.44 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Richfield Oil Company of California amount: $7.52 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern Counties Gas Co. amount: $8.83 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The American Indian Fund amount: $5.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Tuttle Brothers Nurseries amount: $30.14 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Speech by LP on The Structure of Proteins, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1952s.13]

December 11  (Boston, MA)

December 12  (Boston, MA)
  • Document titled Massachusetts General Hospital Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, December 12 and 13, 1952. [also included are loose sheets of a Summary of Research Expenses]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • LP attends a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
  • Letter from D. Hall, Lecturer in Chemistry, Auckland University College (U of New Zealand) to LP RE: writes that he was about to begin an X-ray investigation on the structure of the compound Pd(NH3)2 Cl3 when he discovered that work along those lines was proceeding in Caltech laboratories. Requests that LP send him word about which compounds they have structurally determined as well as which they are currently studying and finally, in which journals such work has been published. [Note in the upper left: "Eddie: What is the situation? LP." Note in pencil on lower left: "Copy of answers for EWH."] [Memo from E.W.H. to LP RE: their work with PdCl3 2NH3 included with this letter, letter of response from LP to Mr. D. Hall January 8, 1953].
  • Letter from W. R. Varney of Caltech to LP RE: thanks LP on behalf of the Faculty Committee for the help he gave "Student's Day." Encloses a statistical survey indicating the effectiveness of the event. [survey included with the letter] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #427, Folder #12].

December 13  (Boston, MA)
  • AHP writes cheque to: Road and Track Magazine amount: $7.65 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • Handwritten notes by LP concerning the Massachusetts General Hospital Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting [also held on December 12, 1952] [3 pages] [Note: doodles in some of the margins]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 15.008, Folder 8.4]
  • LP attends a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
  • LP checks out of the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston.
  • Letter from Dr. Leonard S. Lerman to LP RE: writes that he plans to be in Pasadena between the 23rd and the 28th of December. Would appreciate discussing the hapten paper at that time at which time he will have the first draft of it. [Letter from Dr. Lerman to LP November 4, 1952] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1952, Box #230, Folder #18]

December 14

December 15

December 16

December 17
  • Flyer for a discussion meeting titled "Academic Freedom and Government" put on in part by the American Association of Scientific Workers, of which LP was Vice President. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.009, Folder 9.1]
  • Invitation to LP for farewell dinner for Dr. Richard W. Lippman. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.14]
  • Letter from Dr. David Tyler of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine to LP RE: asks when LP might be available to visit them and give a lecture at the Medical Association session. [Letter from LP to Dr. David Tyler December 23, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #408, Folder #11 (Tyler, David.)].
  • Letter from G. M. Volkoff of the U. of B.C., to LP RE: writes this letter as a postscript to his letter of November 3, 1952. Tells LP of the status of a matter involving one of LP's students, Mr. Tseng, who was applying to transfer to U of B.C. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #427, Folder #12]
  • Letter from G.W. Beadle to Committee on Contracts RE: Proposal by the biology department to conduct a 5 year research program with the Lilly Company under the title "Studies in Immunogenetics." Approval requested. [Letter from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts Committee December 18, 1952, Linus Pauling to Lindvall December 19, 1952]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from the Rhodes Scholarship Trust to AHP RE: Thanks her and LP for their card and kind message. [Filed under AHP Organizational Correspondence M-Z: Box 1.008, Folder 8.2]
  • Manuscript Notes: "No Title," Farewell Dinner for Richard Lippman at Ciro’s, Los Angeles. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.14]
  • Note from Allan Beek to Head, Department of Chemistry RE: Note regarding the use of computers in the progress of chemistry and in particular the use of magnetic and polarizing properties in the input and output equipment. [Letter of response from LP December 19, 1952] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1952, Box #37, Folder #19]

December 18
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sue Perry amount: $24.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP performs calculations regarding the equatorial intensities of nucleic acids.
  • Letter from F.C. Lindvall to Contracts Committee RE: Asks consideration of the December 17, 1952 Biology Department proposal for a research program with the Lilly Company. [Reply from LP to Lindvall December 19, 1952]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from G.W. Green to F.C. Lindvall, Chairman, Contracts Committee. Details five unclassified contracts that are planned to be issued. [Handwritten note reads "Dec. 31 Committee voted to turn down all restriction on pub."]. [Filed under: LP Biographical, Box 1.028, Folder 28.2]
  • Letter from H.H. Weber, Physiologisches Institut, to LP RE: [Written entirely in German]. [In reply to October 7, 1952 letter from LP to H.H. Weber, reply from LP to H.H. Weber January 2, 1952]. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.001, Folder 1.3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Request for LP's opinion regarding four possible fellows. [Response from LP to Moe December 23, 1952]. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Letter from LP to Lewis Pino, RE: LP enjoyed his visit to Meadville and was pleased that Allegheny College invited him to come speak. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1953), Box 1953s, Folder 1953s.16]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. C. K. Ingold RE: Congratulates him on his award of the Royal Medal for 1952. [Letter from E.N. Ingold to LP July 16, 1952, note of response from Prof. Ingold to LP December 29, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #181, Folder #3 (Ingold, Christopher K.)].
  • Letter from Michael Even-Ari of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem to LP RE: Requests that LP give them his opinion of a Dr. Ernst D. Bergmann as a consideration for a second Full Professor in Organic Chemistry. They are considering hiring Dr. Bergmann and request references. [Letter of response from LP January 6, 1953] [Filed under B: Correspondence 1953, Box #37, Folder #20]

December 19

December 20
  • AHP writes cheque to: Berry and Grassmueck amount: $24.16 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Manor Market amount: $50.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount: $14.08 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.021, Folder #3]
  • LP records various atomic coordinates of nucleic acids in his research notebook.

December 22

December 23

December 24

December 25

December 26
  • Letter from C. L. Perkins, Dr. of Optometry to LP RE: writes a very spirited letter regarding U.S. politics with Russia, and the Red scare. [Filed under: LP Correspondence: Box #312, Folder #17]
  • Letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP RE: Continues to write of Dr. Finbak's health condition and his trouble with nephritis. Believes now that Dr. Finbak is also suffering from arteriosclerosis, which has in itself caused the nephritis. Hopes that LP has received all of the information concerning the condition that he desired. [Letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP December 6, 1952, letter of response from LP to Dr. Bastiansen January 2, 1953] [Filed under F: Correspondence 1952, Box #128, Folder #17]
  • Letter from R. Milton Smith, Lawyer, to LP RE: Notes that he was a guest of Linus Jr. in the Pauling's home. From his personal experience, and his contact with LP's former students, he finds the recent attack on LP - labeling him a communist - reprehensible. [LP Safe: Box 2.021, Folder 21.17]
  • Letter from William H. Offenhauser, Jr. to LP RE: Refers to an article "Dangers Confronting American Science" that was published in Science. He feels that the article was unfit for publication and wants to know how the report was written, checked, prepared for publication and how it was approved by the American Association of Scientific Workers for publication. He writes to LP because he saw his name listed in the keyed footnote as vice-president of the Association. [Letter of response from LP to Mr. Offenhauser, Jr. December 31, 1952.] [Filed under O: Correspondence 1952, Box #300, Folder #14]
  • Note from "Mr. Roberts" to LP RE: about "False charges by 'Red Agents'" against LP. [unsorted correspondence 1952: R] [Note at top: "Personal Scc"] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #340, Folder #17]

December 27
  • Letter from Dr. Cornelius B. Van Niel to Dr. Lee DuBridge, cc: LP RE: proposes and describes an approach that will assist in clarifying the situation in which pronouncements made by ex-communist informers have been given greater credence than contrary statements made by the persons accused. Wants to use LP's case as an example. [Letter from LP to Dr. Van Niel October 1, 1952, letter from LP to Dr. Van Niel January 6, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #423, Folder #1: File (Van Niel, Cornelius B..)].

December 29
  • LP obtains an autographed photo of Albert Schweitzer. [Filed under LP Science: Box 2.013, Folder 13.83]
  • Letter from Charles I. Campbell, of the National Research Council, to LP RE: The NRC is conducting a survey of problems affecting the future of fundamental research. Campbell would like to meet with LP to discuss these issues. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Jeffries Wyman to LP RE: writes to LP in regard to his possible visit to France in 1954 for a lecture series. He has spoken with Prof. Courrier of the College de France and to Roche and the idea is to offer LP the chair for visiting Prof. at the College de France. [Letter from LP to Dr. Wyman November 28, 1952, letter of response from LP to Dr. Wyman January 6, 1953].
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Fritz Laves RE: apologizes for using an expression in a recent paper that is unsatisfying to Dr. Laves and that it will not reoccur in the next paper. LP inquires about the consistency of the Dr. Laves' letter and published paper. LP tells of some more work that he has done on intermetallic compounds, but regretfully informs Dr. Laves that it may be awhile until the results of his recent findings are published. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, Folder #18 (L: Correspondence, 1935-1954).
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Has discovered that Louis Budenz testified before the Cox Commission, which is investigating subversive influences within Foundations, and stated that LP was a member of the Communist Party. LP finds that the time has come for him to issue a strong statement. Enclosed is the statement. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.014, Folder 14.7].
  • Note from C. K. Ingold to LP RE: thanks LP for writing in congratulations about his Royal Medal. Says that he has been traveling and ill, but is now getting back to work. [Letter from LP to Prof. Ingold December 18, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #181, Folder #3 (Ingold, Christopher K.)].

December 30
  • Letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP RE: Writes to LP about the procedure that he should expect to go through in submitting an article to be included in the American Association of Scientific Workers' publication on Science and the Art of Peace. [previous letter from LP to Dr. Fankuchen May 20, 1952, following letter from Dr. Fankuchen to LP April 8, 1953] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #117, Folder #4].
  • Letter from George E. Zink, Groton School, to LP . RE: Groton says he had to write LP to express his gratitude for College Chemistry, which he regards as a godsend. He wonders if LP might consider modifying his text to suit secondary schools. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b1.7]

December 31