Activity Listings
- Check from AHP to Crippled Children's Society for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
- Letter from Al Rysticken to LP RE: Rysticken finds it heartening to know that all scientists are not fanatics. Thanks God that LP has common sense. If LP has written a book on the dangers of atomic radiation, requests to know the title and when it will be published. [Letter from LP to Rysticken April 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
- Letter from B.K. Sharma, New Delhi, India, to LP RE: Pleased that LP could visit India and inspire so many Indian scientists. Describes his recent work in silicate minerals. Hopes to complete his investigation within the next few months and submit his doctoral thesis. Would like to work in the U.S., perhaps at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Sharma April 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
- Letter from Charles M. Grossman to LP RE: Congratulates him for Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.73].
- Letter from David Rosen and Jane Callendar Rosen to LP RE: Commend LP on his stand against nuclear testing. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
- Letter from Dr. H.E. Weaver, Varian Associates, to LP RE: In Physics Abstracts, has noted the abstract of LP's article on "The Dependence of Bond Energy on Bond Length" in which he mentions his measurement in the abstract. Discusses his own experience with Te and Se, which occurred when he and Dr. S.S. Dharmatti were measuring the magnetic moments of these nuclei. Encloses a reprint discussing this work. Requests LP's comments. [Letter from LP to Weaver June 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
- Letter from Dr. Isabel Fothergill Smith, Professor Emeritus of Geology and the History of Science, Scripps College, to LP RE: Expresses gratitude to LP for taking a stand on nuclear testing. Wonders if there is anything she can do to support LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
- Letter from Dr. Lee de Forest to the International Convention of Inventors and Scientists RE: Describes the need for an international organization to promote the welfare and progress of inventors and scientists. The organization should develop World Markets for Patents and Inventions, design an international code of Patent Laws, and distribute information regarding inventions that have not been patented and expired patents. [Letter from Resnick to Inventor February 22, 1955, Letter from Resnick to LP April 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
- Letter from Joe K. Adams, Secretary-Treasurer, Society of the Sigma Xi, Bryn Mawr College, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Appreciates LP's willingness to speak at Bryn Mawr on April 30. Informs him that April 28 works better. Hopes that his last letter was not construed as indicating that April 28 was undesirable. Informs him that he will have a more scientifically trained audience and that the other speaker scheduled for April 28 is in the field of literature. [Letters from Wulf to Adams March 17, 1955, March 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.7]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President, National Academy of Sciences, RE: AHP and LP have returned from their trip around the world. Will not be able to be at the first day of the Academy meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Informs LP that his application for a Research Grant, RG-4276, has been deferred by the Public Health Service again and encloses a letter from Dr. Allen of the Public Health Service. Explains that this was originally a larger grant, whose funds ended, and has been split up into many smaller grants and that this is the only one that the decision has been deferred on. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr., Parke, Davis, and Co., RE: Interested to see in the Report to the Stockholders sent out by President Loynd that Rieveschl has been named Scientific Assistant to the President. Congratulates Rieveschl on this promotion. LP and AHP are back in Pasadena after a three-month trip around the world. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. M. E. Straymanis, School of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Missouri, RE: Thanks for letter of December 17, 1954 of congratulations on Nobel Prize and reprint. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.18]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Nello Pace, Physiology Dept., University of California, Berkeley, RE: Looks forward to attending part of the Symposium on the Problems of Mountain Altitudes. Does not wish to be appointed consultant. Encloses an abstract of his speech. It is not necessary to make reservations for LP and AHP at the Hotel Durant as they have made other arrangements. [Letter from Pace to LP March 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.3]
- Letter from LP to Joel Warren, Science Attache, American Embassy in Stockholm, RE: Reply to letter of January 6, 1954. Expresses thanks for the photographs and for the help and hospitality he received during his visit to Stockholm. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.28]
- Letter from LP to Professor F. G. Friedmann, Philosophy Dept., University of Arkansas, RE: In response to Friedmann's concerns, LP is sure that reason will win out against unreason and that there shall not be another world war. [Letter from Friedmann March 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
- Letter from Werner Bracher, Chairman, Convocations Committee, Chapman College, to LP RE: Appreciates LP's decision to speak at Chapman. Offers available dates. Gives location of new campus. Unfortunately, cannot offer more than a $10 stipend to cover mileage costs. Would be happy to arrange for full newspaper coverage as soon as LP finalizes the date. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
- Telegram from Dr. H. N. Acker, Editor, Canadian Chemical Processing, to LP RE: Requests that LP airmail a copy of the speech he gave last week on nuclear radiation. It will be published immediately in Canadian Chemical Processing. [Letter from LP to Acker March 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
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