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No Title. [re: Japanese scientists and science] Page 1. March 10, 1955
No Title. [re: Japanese scientists and science] March 10, 1955. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 5 pp.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. H. Nordsieck, Research and Development Department, Proctor and Gamble Company, RE: LP has not returned from his trip abroad, so Wulf has inquired about Nordsieck's invitation to Caltech chemistry faculty members. Professor Swift is the only staff member from Caltech who will be attending the meetings. He is scheduled to attend the Analytical Dinner on March 31 and plans to leave for home on the morning of April 4. Therefore, he cannot attend either of Proctor and Gamble's dinners. [Letter from Nordsieck to LP February 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1929-1930, 1936-1956), #287.22]
  • Letter from Dr. Arthur B. Pardee, Virus Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Pleased to learn that LP will be speaking at Berkeley on March 31. Invites LP to a party at his home to give local biochemists a chance to meet LP. Would be happy to make arrangements for any time that LP chose. [Letter from LP to Pardee March 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Individual Correspondence. (Pais - Perry)), #304.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Lucy W. Pickett, Chemistry Dept., Mount Holyoke College, to LP RE: Students and invited guests are eager for LP's speech on April 23. The western section of the N.E.A.C.T., comprised chiefly of high school chemistry teachers, has asked if they may attend. The local Connecticut Valley Section will also be represented. The lecture is planned for 2:45 PM in the Chapin Auditorium. Inquires if LP will require slide projection equipment. Offers to arrange student room accommodation for LP's daughters. [Letter from LP to Pickett March 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Tracy O. Powell to LP RE: LP should have received a letter confirming his lecture at the American Urological Association program on May 17 at 11:10 AM. The lecture is scheduled for 40 minutes. Requests that LP let him know if there has been any misunderstanding regarding the lecture arrangements. [Letter from Shivers to LP March 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.11]
  • Letter from Joe K. Adams, Secretary-Treasurer, Society of the Sigma Xi, Bryn Mawr College, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Pleased to hear that LP is willing to speak at Bryn Mawr on April 28. Unfortunately, the college has another eminent guest lecturer scheduled for that date and the only large auditorium has been reserved for him. Wonders if LP would be willing to speak on April 25 or 26 so that the size of the audience would not have to be restricted. [Letters from Wulf to Adams March 7, 1955, March 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.7]
  • Letter from Joseph L. Fohner to LP RE: Encloses his own version of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Believes his revised table places more similar elements together. Requests LP's comments regarding the table. [Letter from LP to Fohner April 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from Professor Frederic Joliot-Curie, University of Paris, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory of Nuclear Physics, to LP RE: Written in French. Concern is developing in many countries regarding the dangers of nuclear weapons. The UN has prepared an International Conference of Scientists to develop peaceful applications of modern scientific theory and technology. L'Organisation du Traite de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN) has decided to modify its strategic decisions regarding the atomic weapon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Individual Correspondence. (Johnson - Jukes), #190.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company Publishers, to LP and AHP, RE: Informs them that after investigating the subcontracting of shipping and billing of W.H. Freeman and Company's books, Mr. Kudlacik recommended that a separate partnership be set up by the present stockholders to handle those operations. Notifies them that a partnership named "Books Expressly" is being organized and discusses the details concerning this. Asks them for a $600.00 check if they wish to participate in the partnership. Handwritten notes by LP: "$600 sent 30 March 1955." [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.009]