Linus Pauling note to self summarizing research publications on the structures of ammonium chloride, hydrogen chloride and a B6 hydride, as well as a smoothed-potential theory of chemical binding. Page 1. May 14, 1954
Linus Pauling note to self summarizing research publications on the structures of ammonium chloride, hydrogen chloride and a B6 hydride, as well as a smoothed-potential theory of chemical binding. May 14, 1954. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.

Activity Listings

  • LP Notes to Self RE: "Proton magnetic resonance in an ammonium chloride single crystal"; "Hybridization and ionic character in the hydrogen chloride molecule";" The boron arrangement in a B6 hydride"; "A smoothed-potential theory of chemical binding" [Filed under LP Science: (LP Notes to Self: Scientific, 1941, 1945-1992), Box #10.003, Folder 3.7]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary to LP, to Mr. E. K. Brickenden, M. C. I. C., Canadian Industries Ltd., RE: Informs that LP's reservation should be for double occupancy. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.11]
  • Letter from Bill Shuhan to Mrs. Wulf RE: Request to send Contribution No. 1902 on to the Journal of Chemical Physics. [Filed under C: Correspondence, 1954 Box #74.22].
  • Letter from Capt. Daniel L. Larsen, Army Medical Service Graduate School to LP RE: Discusses results of repeated experiments concerning infrared studies of hemoglobin and asks what time in June will be convenient for him to visit Caltech. [LP's reply May 18, 1954] [Filed under L Correspondence 1954, Box #230.20]
  • Letter from Carl T. Chase, Franklin Institute Branch, R. E. S. A., to LP RE: Glad to hear he will address their branch. [Letter from LP to Chase May 5, 1954] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.18]
  • Letter from Charles I. Campbell, National Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Referring to Campbell's letter of April 5, 1954 about selling back issues and volumes of the Proceedings. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1952-1954), Box #14.020, Folder 20.3]
  • Letter from Duncan S. Ballantine, President, Reed College, to LP RE: Requests an abstract of the talk a little ahead of time. [Letter from LP to Ballentine 5, 1954] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.10]
  • Letter from Elizabeth J. Warnock, Director, Public Relations, Reed College, to LP RE: Asks for biographical information of LP. [Letter from LP's Executive Secretary to Warnock May 18, 1954] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.10]
  • Letter from James A. Halsted to LP RE: Requesting donations to cover the legal battle over the unjust dismissal of Dr. John P. Peters (Yale) as a consultant to the US Public Health Service due to involvement with liberal activities. [LP's reply May 26, 1954] [Filed under H Correspondence 1954, Box #166.5]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP says that he thinks the new brochure about his chemistry textbooks is very good. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1955b.5]
  • Letter from Marcus E. Hobbs to LP RE: Appreciate recommendations in LP's letter of May 12, 1954. [LP's letter May 12, 1954] [Filed under H Correspondence 1954, Box #166.5]
  • Letter from Miss Frances V. Benner, American Chemical Society to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt reply and hopes that it might be possible for him to address the sections in a subsequent year. [Letter from LP to Benner May 4, 1954] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Letter from Raymond K. Sheline to LP RE: Reply to telegram (May 5, 1954) and letter (May 7, 1954), thanking LP for alternate structure of dicobalt octacarbonyl, which has spurred them into determining alternate structures that more closely fit their infrared data (than LP's does). [Letter from LP May 7, 1954] [Filed under S: Correspondence 1954, Box #379.2]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman to Beatrice Wulf RE: Sending letter and framed comic strip for LP to open on May 20, 1954 [LP's reply May 25, 1954] [Filed under Correspondence: W. H. Freeman and Company 1954, Box #439.12]
  • Letter from Warnock, Director of Public Relations, Reed College, to LP RE: Requests a copy of his commencement speech for publicity releases prior to the commencement. [Letter from LP to Ballantine June 5, 1954] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.10]
  • Memorandum from A.H. Walter to LP RE: Attaches a copy of Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. N6onr-24332 (Chemistry 27) which extends the period of performance through 5-31-56 and increases funds by $18,000. [Memorandum from LP to Walter May 19, 1954] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder 31.17]
  • Memorandum from David R. Patterson, Placement Office to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Gives Wulf information relating to the survey conducted by the ACS. Includes all the candidates for different degrees in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Divisions. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Memorandum from L.A. DuBridge to LP RE: Suggests that LP and Mr. Green withhold the application for a grant to the PHS until he has had an opportunity to determine the present situation in regard to such grants. [Filed under LP Science: (United States Public Health Service: Assorted Grants, 1954-1964), Box #14.042, Folder 42.1]
  • Notice of attached check from the California Institute Research Foundation as payment for royalties from the A. O. Beckman license, amount: $374.00 [LP Biographical: Box 4.060, Folder 60.2]