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June
  • Article: "Prof. Linus C. Pauling Accepts Donor Invitation June 26th," Southland Jewish Organization News, June 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.162]
  • Explanation of Statement of Research Grant Award, RE: "Investigations of the Chemistry of Blood," US Public Health Service Grant RG 4276. [Filed under LP Science: (United States Public Health Service: Assorted Grants, 1954-1964), Box #14.042, Folder #42.1]
  • Magazine Article: "Sixth Chemistry Conference Held at Fisk," Chemical and Engineering News, June 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.158]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Officiate," Publication Unknown, June 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.162]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "SJO to Charter New Chapter at Dinner Sunday," Publication Unknown, June 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.162]
  • Pamphlet: "Preliminary Report of the International Medical Commission on the Effects on Human Healt of Atomic and Hydrogen Explosions." [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.16]
  • Report by Borge Bak, Daniel Christensen, Lise Hansen, and John Rastrup-Andersen. "Microwave Determination of the Structure of Pyrrole." Received June 1955. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Report by Dr. H.V. Brondsted. "Warning and Promise of Experimental Embryology." December 1955. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Typescript: "About Three Talks on Ideas," by Olga V. Dubosclard, RE: Discusses talks by LP and others given at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting on June 20 - 25 at Caltech. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.16]
June 1
  • Check from LP to Columbia University Heidelberger Lectureship for $20.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Peter Pauling for $550.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from Barry Granoff to LP RE: Requests that LP suggest some mysteries of modern science that his class might research. [Letter from LP to Granoff June 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #140.19]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Walter F. Edgell, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: LP will arrive in Indianapolis on June 16 at 10:40 AM and would appreciate being picked up from Indianapolis as Edgell suggested. LP would like to use standard size slides and a blackboard for his talk and has no objection to the talk being recorded. LP will return to Pasadena from Layfayette on Saturday morning. [Letter from Edgell to LP May 3, 1955, Telegram from Edgell to Wulf June 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.15]
  • Letter from Ben May to LP RE: Describes one angle of sickle cell anemia which may not have occurred to LP and Dr. Itano. It deals with the relationship between gastric secretions and sickle cell anemia. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), #244.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Asima Chatterjee, University College of Science and Technology, Calcutta, India, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for her help in her research. Has not yet received copies of the various organic seminars. Clarifies that she requested the Caltech Catalog, listing the courses, regulations, faculty, and projects. Plans to attend the 14th International Congress in Pure and Applied Chemistry, where she will present a paper on "Natural Products." [Letter from Chatterjee to Wulf April 15, 1955, Letter from Chatterjee to LP October 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Individual Correspondence. (Chamberlain - Cherkin), #64.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Charles C. Price, Director, John Harrison Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his recommendations this spring in connection with the University's search for a Professor of Biophysical Chemistry. Have appointed Dr. Philip George of the Colloid Science Laboratory at Cambridge University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer, Dean, College of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Confirms phone call inviting LP to spend a month at UC as a visiting lecturer during the next academic year. [Letter from LP to Pitzer June 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Richard E. Marsh to Dr. Richard S. Bear, Biology Dept., MIT, RE: Gives parameters for the proposed collagen structure. Would like to mention that although the helix repeats after ten units, the parameters have been tabulated for eleven units. Also, atoms labeled in a certain manner refer to the hydroxyl oxygens of the hydroxyproline residues. Since collagen contains less hydroxyproline than proline, these oxygen atoms should be included for only about four of the ten units. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Gunner Bergman to Office of Naval Research RE: Submits a Periodic Status Report for March 1955 through May 1955 for Contract No. N6onr-24432. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Letter from LP to A. F. Gurnett-Smith, Scientific Liaison Officer, Australian Scientific Liaison Office, RE: Pleased to learn that T. P. MacRae is planning to visit Caltech on July 5, 6, 7. Professor Robert B. Corey will be away, but Dr. Wallace Schroeder will be at Caltech. [Letter from Gurnett-Smith to LP May 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Elvin A. Kabat, Chairman, Michael Heidelberger Lectureship Fund, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Encloses a check for $20 as a contribution to the Michael Heidelberger Lectureship Fund. [Letter from Kabat to LP April 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sydney Brenner, Physiology Dept., Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, RE: In response to Brenner's invitation, LP would be pleased to visit Witwatersrand, but would be unable to do so during 1955-1956. If the invitation is still open, LP would like to visit South Africa in 1956-1957. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Individual Correspondence. (Brando - Bronk)), #31.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Vlassios Vlassopoulos, Athens, Greece, RE: Under separate cover, sends his recent reprints. Would be pleased to hear about Vlassopoulos' recent work. [Letter from Vlassopoulous to LP May 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Wilhelm Forsling, Nobelinstitutet for Fysik, RE: Pleased to learn that Forsling plans to visit Caltech during August 12-17. [Letter from Forsling to LP May 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from LP to Gary E, Sundberg, RE: Suggests that Sundberg take mathematics every year in high school. Sundberg should study physics and chemistry. LP thinks every scientist should be able to write well, so Sundberg should pay attention to his English. Sundberg should also study some Latin, and either German or French. [Letter from Sundberg to LP May 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Sadye D. Lewis, RE: Describes sickle cell anemia. If Lewis' husband was inducted into the Army, he probably did not have a serious form of this disease. Most of the work on the hemoglobin of patients with these diseases was performed by Dr. Harvey Itano, who now works at the National Cancer Institute. LP is sending Lewis' letter, along with a copy of his response, to Itano. Itano will get in touch with Lewis and if he asks for blood samples, LP suggests that Lewis's husband and family members comply with that request. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Philip Roane, Jr., Department of Health, Bureau of Tuberculosis, Henryton State Hospital, Maryland, to LP RE: Recently learned that the cause of sickle-cell anemia was determined to be a Hemoglobin Type B. Read in Time that LP did the work in this area. Offers congratulations. Wonders where he can obtain more detailed information on this subject. [Letter from LP to Roane, Jr. June 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Suzanne Rebourgiere, Editorial Assistant, Annual Review of Physiology, to Dr. Dan H. Campbell, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Caltech, RE: Has not received confirmation from LP concerning the article on the red corpuscle, which was to be prepared by LP and Campbell for Volume 18 of the Annual Review of Physiology. Willing to allow some leeway in the August 1st due date for the article. Requests confirmation as to whether the article will be completed. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Letter from Thomas A Denny to LP RE: Encloses four copies of the Brooklyn College Chemistry Society's new publication "pH" and requests his comments on them. Also writes that the picture on the front cover of LP was done by his brother. [Letter from LP to Denny June 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Busy Speaking Schedule Ahead for Dr. Pauling," Pasadena (California) Star-News, June 1, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.157]
  • Reprint: "Radioactivity in Thyroid Glands Following Nuclear Weapons Tests," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.20]
June 2
June 3  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Check from AHP To Mrs. Pat Martin for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Herman Keller for $205.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Itinerary: American Chemical Society Section Los Angeles, Dr. Haagen-Smit [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Clarence E. Rupe, Secretary, International Symposium on Enzymes, Henry Ford Hospital, RE: Will take the flight from Detroit at 12:15 AM on November 1, in order to arrive in Pasadena for the National Academy of Sciences Meeting. Regrets that he will only be able to attend the first day of the International Symposium on Enzymes. [Letter from Rupe to LP May 31, 1955, Letter from Gaebler to LP July 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.25]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, RE: Wonders if Felsenfeld is going to Bethesda. Det Bronk told LP that the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research plans to make appointments for five-year senior research fellowships. Proposes to appoint a few men who have a couple years of postdoctoral experience and would be willing to work at the New York Institute. If Felsenfeld is interested, he should contact Bronk. Wonders if Felsenfeld has done anything about publishing his work done at Caltech or his work with Coulson. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gerald Laxer, Director of Science and Technology, The Wool Bureau, Inc., RE: Will be in Pasadena on August 4 and looks forward to seeing Laxer and Dr. E.G. Carter then. [Letters from Laxer to LP May 31, 1955, November 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T.H. Benzinger, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, RE: Valuable information about biological and physical chemical processes can be obtained from measurements of heats of reaction. Have not worked specifically in this field, so cannot give critical advice on experimental techniques. Recommends Benzinger contact Professor Julian Sturtevant. Does not understand the phenomenon Benzinger describes in the last paragraph of his letter. Welcomes Benzinger to visit Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W.G. Schneider, Division of Pure Chemistry, National Research Council, RE: Does not think it necessary to publish a correction in the Journal of Chemical Physics, stating that the seeds of many of Schneider's ideas are contained in LP's book. Sorry to hear that Schneider was unable to publish his ideas on intramolecular hydrogen bonds on the grounds that they were too controversial. If Schneider has discovered something new in the field, and has evidence, it should be published. [Letter from Schneider to LP May 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Herbert S. Bailey, Jr., Princeton University Press, RE: Plans to write the manuscript of the Vanuxem Lectures during the coming year. Would like to discuss a points in the contract with Bailey. Will write in a few weeks regarding these points. [Letters from Bailey Jr. to LP May 19, 1955, June 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Professor R. P. Mariella, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., Loyola University, RE: Suggests Dr. William F. Sheehan, Jr. be considered for the department's open position. Sheehan, a graduate of Loyola, carried out his graduate work at Caltech, in part under LP's direction. Sheehan is an able chemist, now working for the Shell Development Company. Has heard that Sheehan would like a teaching position. [Letters from Mariella to LP May 10, 1955, June 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Huennekens and Mahler have contributed significantly to the field of biological oxidations. Cannot tell whether the book will be a well-written one until he has seen the manuscript. The first three chapters would give the answer. Offers to look over the manuscript after Freeman receives it. Professor Carl Niemann mentioned that he thought the field deserved a small monograph, hardly a full-sized book. [Letters from Freeman to LP May 27, 1955, June 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from Robert F. Gould, Managing Editor, Chemical Engineering News, to LP RE: Encloses questionnaire on the salaries and positions attained by graduates in chemistry and chemical engineering. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dinner to Honor Linus Pauling," Les Claypool's Free Press, June 3, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.157]
  • Offprint: "Remarks Prepared by Dr. Willard F. Libby, Radioactive Fallout." [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Program: June Meeting, Los Angeles Section of the American Chemical Society, [?] Los Angeles, June 3, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.157]
June 4  (Hollywood, CA)
  • Award: Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, Scroll of Friendship, [Two certificates, one with signatures] June 4, 1955. [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1955h.4]
  • Check from AHP To Crellin Pauling for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Tom Matsumoto for $108.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Invitation: A Dinner Marking a Rebirth of Civil Liberties, Honoring LP, Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, Los Angeles, June 4, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.157] [Also filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.13]
  • Letter from Sri K.L. Govil, M.A., Registrar, Allahabad University, to LP RE: Requests that LP join the Board of Examiners to assess the Ph.D. thesis of Sri Y.P. Varshny on "Investigations in Molecular Spectra and Structure." Enclosed is a copy of the ordinance for a Ph.D. A copy of the thesis will be mailed to LP as soon as it is submitted by Varshny. If a viva voce examination is held, it will be necessary for LP to come to Allahabad to conduct it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Manuscript: "Freedom of Human Beings," Speech delivered at A Dinner Marking a Rebirth of Civil Liberties, Honoring LP, Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, 7 PM, Hollywood Athletic Club. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.13]
June 5
  • Check from AHP to Good Foods for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Ben Berman to Head SJO," Los Angeles Examiner, June 5, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.161]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Install Southland Jewish Group Officers," Los Angeles Times, June 5, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.161]
June 6
June 7
  • Check from AHP to Academy of Political Science for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $5.43. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Bullock's Pasadena for $12.37. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Crellin Pauling for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to E.R. Walbridge Pool Company for $27.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Fairplay Publishers for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Joseph W. Wood for $27.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $15.06. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to National Share Croppers Fund for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $8.30. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pasadena Star News for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Quinton-Schooley for $75.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Richfield's Oil Corporation for $3.55. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Save The Redwoods League for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to The Westridge School for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Vroman's for $8.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Dr. A.R. Lang, Division of Applied Science, Harvard University, RE: Encloses typescripts of two papers on alpha-keratin: the first dealing with diffraction theory and the second dealing with experiments. Requests LP's comments and criticisms on the papers. Requests reprints of specific papers by LP. [Letter from LP to Lang August 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Dr. C. David Gutsche, Chemistry Dept., Washington University, to LP RE: On behalf of the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society, invites LP to speak to the group in October or December. The Section would be willing to cover travel expenses. [Letter from LP to Gutsche June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #140.19]
  • Letter from Dr. T.H. Benzinger, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, to LP RE: Thanks LP for helpful response and for invitation to visit Caltech. With reference to the phenomenon of layer formation at solid liquid interface, Benzinger would like to apologize for a typographical error which caused confusion. To clarify: found that reactions were accompanied by heat-producing side reactions, believed to be forming layers at the walls of the cells. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Encloses manuscript for review: The Structon Number Rule by Huggins. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Letter from Julius L. Jackson, Office of Naval Research, to LP RE: Asks LP to submit a formal proposal for renewal as soon as possible for task NR 017-411 if he desires to. The proposal should not exceed $14,400. [Memorandum from LP to Green June 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Letter from LP to Ben May, RE: Regarding May's idea on the possible relationship between gastric secretions and sickle cell anemia, LP believes that there has been some work along these lines that has produced negative results. Will write to Dr. Itano about it and will send along anything of interest. Describes his son's progress in the study of psychiatry at the Queen's Hospital in Honolulu. Describes the progress of the Norman Church Laboratory, which is under construction. Requests advice on the matter of funding to outfit the laboratories. Describes the principal work that is to be carried out in the new laboratories. Encloses a copy of his Harvey Lecture, but notes that many developments have been made since it was written. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), #244.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Ginsburg, Technion, Haifa, Israel, RE: Pleased to hear of the success in synthesizing a couple of isocyanides containing charged groups. Would like to investigate their combination with hemoglobins. Requests 5 grams of each. Was disappointed in a study carried out by Dr. Murayama regarding the combination of constants of normal hemoglobin and sickle cell anemia hemoglobin with three isocyanides. Since each of the isocyanides combined with the two hemoglobins with the same avidity, the method of differentiating between the two hemoglobins was a failure. Requests David Samuel's address in England. [Letters from Ginsburg to LP May 29, 1955, June 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956)), #140.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. von Konow, Finland, to LP RE: Von Konow is attacking complicated problems with which LP has not had very much experience. Agrees with many of the statements that von Konow makes in his discussion, but does not understand other statements and so he cannot be sure about them. [Letter from Konow to LP May 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. R. C. Glenn, Assistant Editor, Journal of The Franklin Institute, RE: Encloses his review of Huckel's "Theoretical Principles of Organic Chemistry." Requests that they fill in the price of the book on the review. [Letters from Glenn to LP May 27, 1955, June 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor F.H. Westheimer, Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, RE: Thanks Westheimer for the dibenzylphosphoric acid crystals, which arrived safely. Found that the one phosphoric acid derivative had turned out to be satisfactory. However, will turn Westheimer's crystals over to Dr. Rollett, who will make use of them in connection with the refinement of the structure. [Letter from Westheimer to LP May 20, 1955, Letter from LP to Westheimer August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Weichsel - White)), #434.6]
  • Letter from LP to Thomas A. Denny RE: Thanks him for sending the copies of "pH," which looks to be interesting and well written. Also asks him to thank his brother Charles for his drawing of LP. [Letter from Denny to LP June 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Letter from LP to W.D. Love RE: Pleased to learn that W.H. Freeman is being considered for an honorary degree by Hamilton College. LP believes that the quality of books published by W.H. Freeman Co. is higher than that of any other publisher in the textbook field. LP's General Chemistry was the first book published by Freeman's company. The fact that LP chose Freeman's infant company over the existing textbook giants speaks greatly for Freeman's impressive personality and the confidence that he inspires in his friends. In conversations with colleagues, LP finds an unanimous desire among them to have their manuscripts published by Freeman. [Letter from Love to LP July 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Paul Weiss to LP RE: States that the Biology Council of the National Research Council is developing a program aiming at the strengthening and improvement of the internal and external relations of the biological sciences. Informs that the council has become aware of a weakness from inadequate attention to the development of a consistent framework of basic concepts and principles in various branches of life sciences. Informs that a meeting has been called to discuss the issue. Attaches a draft of how the matter might be resolved. [Filed under LP Sciences:(National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box#14.028, Folder#28.1]
  • Letter from Paul Weiss, Chairman, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, to LP RE: Invites LP to a three-day roundtable conference on building a framework for basic concepts and principles in Biology. Asks that LP return a card with his preference of the two suggested dates marked. Handwritten note in upper right corner: "6/15/55 Card returned Can't attend Sept 22-24 or Oct 12-14." [LP Science: (National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box #14.028, Folder #28.1]
  • Letter from Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Repeats his invitation for LP to visit the University of Illinois next year to give a series of lectures over a period of one or two months. Will be leaving for Urbana on June 16. Suggests that LP send his reply to Provost Henning Larsen. [Letter from Wall to LP May 9, 1955, Letter from LP to Larsen July 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Memo from "Walt" to LP RE: The peptides have arrived from Professor Hermann O. L. Fischer. Requests that LP write to Fischer to thank him. Suggests informing Fischer that it may be a year or two before the samples are returned. No extensive work will be done until various research fellows arrive in September. In addition, they have 14 peptides from Vaughan, so the complete survey of all the samples obtained will be time-consuming. Requests carbons of LP's letter for his file and Dr. Corey's file. [Letter from Fischer to Corey May 31, 1955, Letter from LP to Fischer June 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
June 8
  • Check from AHP To Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Canadian Far Eastern News Letter for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Sierra Club for $5.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Spanish Refugee Aid for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Dr. Moe, the President of the Aerojet RESA Club, writes that LP has agreed to give the installation address when the club is promoted to a branch. Dr. Carl Anderson may not be able to attend and present the charter. Wonders if LP will be willing to present the charter. [Letter from LP to Prentice June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor F. Gallais, Laboratoire de Chimie Minerale, RE: After a request for reprints has been filled, the request is destroyed. Thus, there is no record as to whether or not any reprints from our laboratories have been sent to Gallais' laboratories recently. Gates and Crellin has not printed a list of available reprints for two years. Will make every effort to send promptly any publications requested. [Letter from Gallais to Secretary May 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956)), #140.19]
  • Letter from Dr. Bruce B. Farrington, Richmond Laboratory, California Research Corporation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his time and for a delightful luncheon, which both Farrington and Dr. Hotten enjoyed very much. Regrets that Mr. Nathan could not accept their offer to work this summer. Still believes that they should start on some grease thickener crystallography. Dr. Clayton has informed him that LP plans to speak at the A.C.S. California Section on August 8; would be honored if LP would visit them at Richmond either in the morning or afternoon on that date. [Letter from LP to Farrington June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Donald B. Prentice, Director, The Scientific Research Society of America, to LP RE: Dr. Moe informs Prentice that LP will give the installation address for the Aerojet RESA Club as it becomes a Branch on July 13. Since Dr. Carl Anderson presented the charter to this group as a club, it would be fitting if he could promote them to a branch. However, Anderson may not be able to attend the meeting, so Prentice wonders if LP would be willing to present the new charter. [Letter from LP to Prentice June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.19]
  • Letter from Dr. Donald B. Prentice, The Scientific Research Society of America, to LP RE:
  • Letter from Dr. George R. Harrison, Dean, School of Science, MIT, to LP RE: Special committee is looking into the activities of MIT's biology department. Requests LP's opinion regarding the work of Professor Richard Bear. There is some question as to whether Bear is the self-starter they thought he would be; however, this concern may have arisen from prejudice. [Letter from LP to Harrison June 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Herman F. Mark, Director, Polymer Research Institute, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the flattering remarks that were included in Mark's 60th birthday book. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), #244.1]
  • Letter from L. Tomei to LP RE: Discovered that quinine restores hair growth while serving in the Pacific during World War II. [Letter from LP to Tomei July 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Dorothy C. Hodgkin, University Museum, Oxford, England, RE: LP and AHP are pleased that Peter has bought Hodgkin the piece of silver that they wanted her to have. Looking forward to seeing Jenny Pickworth; believes she will benefit from working at Gates and Crellin Laboratories. Pleased that Hodgkin is making progress on B-12. LP is still working on collagen; thinks he knows the principal configuration of the polypeptide chain, but it is difficult to obtain evidence. Plans to study feather rachis next. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hicks - Hodgkin)), #159.12]
  • Letter from LP to Philip Roane, Jr., Department of Health, Bureau of Tuberculosis, Henryton State Hospital, Maryland, RE: Encloses a reprint of the original paper on sickle-cell anemia hemoglobin, as well as a copy of his Harvey Lecture. Requests that Roane let him know if there is any special information that he would like to have. [Letter from Roane, Jr. to LP June 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Professor H.G. Thode, Hamilton College, McMaster University, to LP RE: Has read the article in Time magazine about Caltech. Admires LP's philosophy of education and his approach to research. Hamilton would like to emulate the work and philosophy of Caltech. Describes Hamilton's programs and students. Discusses plans for hiring a physical chemist and a metallurgist, providing a four-year honors course leading to a degree in the chemistry and physics of metals, and creating a unique engineering program. Requests information about Caltech's programs to guide Hamilton in its planning. [Letter from LP to Thode July 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Memo from Janet Patterson to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Encloses completed questionnaires for Chemical and Engineering News. Patterson suggests mentioning to Chemical and Engineering News that the information relative to company visits is unavailable. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Minutes from the Scientific Advisory Council Meeting of the National Nephrosis Foundation, Los Angeles Chapter. [LP Science: (National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., 1954-1958), Box #14.026, Folder #26.1]
  • Telegram from Professor Walter F. Edgell, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Dr. Honig will meet LP at the eastern airlines entrance to the waiting room in Indianapolis on June 16 at 10:40 AM and then drive him to Layfayette. [Letters from Wulf to Edgell June 1, 1955, June 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.15]
June 9
  • Check from AHP to Henry and Hodges Appliance Service for $31.91. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Gas Company for $12.96. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Standard Oil Company of California for $3.19. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Counter Receipt from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for LP for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from Herbert S. Bailey, Jr., to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP plans to write the manuscript of the Vanuxem Lectures during the coming year. Looks forward to hearing from LP at his earliest convenience regarding the contract. [Letter from LP to Bailey June 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.19]
  • Letter from Hugh W. Handsfield, Editor, College Dept., McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP RE: Pleased to learn from Alden Paine that plans for the revision of Quantum Mechanics are taking shape. Hopes that Karplus will be able to assist as required. Endorses Paine's remark about the trend toward teaching quantum mechanics to undergraduate physics majors. Quantum Mechanics' publication will coincide nicely with the publication of the second edition of Leonard Schiff's graduate physics textbook. [Letter from LP to Handsfield June 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David M. Gibson, Institute for Enzyme Research, University of Washington, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to speak at U of W during the coming school year. Has already made a number commitments and wishes to limit the number interferences in his regular work at Caltech. [Letter from Gibson to LP May 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #140.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, RE: LP and AHP enjoyed their six weeks in India very much. Dr. Rafael Pasternak, who has been doing post-doctoral work at Caltech, hopes to go with his family to India and hopes to receive an appointment as Professor of Physical Chemistry in the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Dr. Richard Lippman also hopes to make his career, as a medical research man, in Bangalore. Lippman will be coming to see Sundaram in a few days, to talk about an arrangement to go to India permanently. Describes Lippman's background. Believes that Lippman is the outstanding American physician in the field of nephritis and nephrosis. [Letter from Sundaram to LP June 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. M. I. Biencourt RE: Appreciates invitation to lecture as part of the lecture series to benefit the Children's Hospital. However, his busy schedule dictates that he cannot accept another obligation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Professor F.R.N. Nabarro, Physics Dept., Witwatersrand University, South Africa, to LP RE: Sorry to learn that LP will not able to visit Africa this year. [Letter from LP to Nabarro June 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
June 10
June 11
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Confer 321 Degrees at Caltech's 61st Commencement," Pasadena (California) Star-News, June 11, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.159]
June 12
  • Check from LP to E. Crellin Pauling for $90.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Friedrich Helfferich, Max Planck Institute for Physical Chemistry, Germany, to LP RE: Still has questions concerning the German translation of LP's General Chemistry. Did not yet receive LP's response to Helfferich's list of suggested changes. Would like LP's opinion on two specific points: the use of the word "orbital" rather than its various German translations and the inclusion of the most recently discovered elements. [Letter from Helfferich to LP April 25, 1955, Letter from LP to Helfferich August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Helfferich - Heyrovsky)), #156.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Celebridades Mundiales Linus Pauling," El Norte, (Monterrey, Mexico) June 12, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.150]
June 13
June 14  (Nashville, TN)
  • Check from AHP to The New Yorker for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Itinerary: leave Los Angeles at 8:20 AM, arrive in Nashville at 6:55 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Walter F. Edgell, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: LP has changed his plans and wants to leave Purdue on Friday afternoon. Requests that Edgell let LP know when he arrives at Purdue whether he has been successful. [Telegram from Edgell to Wulf June 8, 1955, Letter from Daniel to LP July 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.15]
  • Letter from Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Educational and Cultural Counselor, Embassy of India, to LP RE: Pleased that LP enjoyed his trip to India. Glad to hear that Dr. Pasternak will be working at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Will actively pursue the matter of his going to India. LP's endorsement in this case will be most valuable from the government's point of view. In a postscript, notes that Dr. Oppenheimer will be attending the Indian Science Congress next January. [Letters from LP to Sundaram June 9, 1955, June 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Dr. R. Brill, Physics Dept., Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Admits that he was wrong in claiming that he proposed the pleated sheet structure for silk fibroin. Thinks that the general arrangement of the molecules as the plane containing the hydrogen bond and the idea of antiparallel molecules as given in his paper is also in agreement with LP, Marsh, and Corey's results. Would appreciate it if LP could find a way to express this in his paper. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Individual Correspondence. (Brando - Bronk)), #31.10]
  • Letter from Frank W. Maurer, Arthur D. Little, Inc., to LP RE: Describes recent developments on the company's product, the ADL Cohn Blood Fractionator; a research tool used to process, separate, and handle blood and its components. Inquires if LP would be interested in more information on the product. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am-Av)), #11.23]
  • Letter from Howard R. Bierman, M.D., Director, City of Hope Medical Center, to LP RE: Pleased to learn from Dan Campbell that LP has agreed to serve on the Research Advisory Committee of the City of Hope Medical Center. Gives details for the next committee meeting. Says LP will receive a formal letter of appointment soon. Encloses a progress report of the Division of Research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.9]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Sends LP a copy of Dr. MacDougall's critical report on the Wall textbook on Chemical Thermodynamics. In reporting on the manuscript, LP can also give his evaluation of MacDougall's statements. Gives Wall's two prospective titles and asks which LP prefers. [Letter from Freeman to LP May 27, 1955, Letter from LP to Freeman June 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
June 15  (Nashville, TN)
  • Itinerary: Fisk University Conference on Teaching Chemistry [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Itinerary: Speak at Sixth Chemistry Conferene, 7:30 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. R.D. Sloan, Dean, College of Engineering, Washington State Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Has been asked to supply a chemical engineer for a two-year assignment to the Punjab College of Engineering and Technology for teaching and advisory work in connection with W.S.C.'s Pakistan Project. Wonders if LP can suggest anyone. Gives details of position and the area. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Kurt Nassau to LP RE: Received B.S. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Bristol, England, with physics as a minor. Worked as a trouble shooter and research chemist in the fat and oil field at Glyco Products for five years. Currently serving two years in the Army, working in the Metabolic Laboratory at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Nassau's interests have always been broader than chemistry and physics, so believes that physical chemistry might be the best stepping stone toward pursuing future interests. Requests advice regarding graduate study toward a Ph.D. [Letter from LP to Nassau August 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Hugh W. Handsfield, Editor, College Dept., McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., RE: Trusts that Handsfield has received the Robertson chapter. Sent it to Robertson about June 3. Looks forward to receiving advice from several people about modifications to Quantum Mechanics. Will not need to have unbound sheets of the present book for several months. [Letter from Handsfield to LP June 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Ivar N. Hultman, Jr., Business and Technical Personnel Dept., Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Howard J. Cohan was a student in a freshman chemistry class to which LP gave lectures nine years ago. LP cannot remember him. Cohan completed four years of work at Caltech. LP has examined his record and found him to be a below-average student compared to most Caltech undergraduates. [Letter from Hultman, Jr. to LP June 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Professor Kurt Mislow, Chemistry Dept., New York University, RE: Thanks Mislow for sending the check for $75, which covers his expenses satisfactorily. Thanks Mislow for the invitation to speak at NYU, as well as to see Mislow and his wife. [Letter from Mislow to LP May 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.E. Weaver, Varian Associates, RE: Interested to learn about Weaver's experience with tellurium. Seems unlikely that a solution of chlorides of tellurium would contain any neutral tellurium atoms. Has not checked J. Newton Friend's inorganic chemistry textbook, so does not know what he had in mind. Wonders whether Weaver's observations might be accounted for by the assumption that the tellurium atoms are close to other tellurium atoms in complexes of tellurium and chlorine containing several atoms of tellurium. [Letter from Weaver to LP March 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. S.G. Tomlin, Physics Dept., University of Adelaide, Australia, RE: Read Tomlin's manuscript on the structure of collagen fibers. Describes the rules regarding submission of manuscripts to the Proceedings by non-members. Does not think that Tomlin should accept the structure for collagen that LP and Corey proposed four years ago. Suggests that Tomlin solicit Professor F.O. Schmitt's comments. Describes Schmitt and Bear's results, which do not corroborate with Tomlin's. Suggests holding on to the manuscript until Tomlin writes back, and then either sending it to Schmitt or to another journal for publication. [Letters from Tomlin to LP April 29, 1955, June 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sigmund Koch, Study of the Status and Development of Psychology in U.S., American Psychological Association, RE: LP does not feel that he knows enough about psychology to assist in the study regarding the interrelations of subject-matter areas of psychological science and the place of psychology within the matrix of general scientific activity. [Letter from Koch to LP June 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Juan Carlos Beron, Editor, Chemia, RE: Caltech does not publish any journal in the field of chemistry, nor does it have a course in chemical engineering leading to a bachelor's degree. There is, however, a Bachelor of Science program in applied chemistry. Caltech also offers graduate work in chemical engineering, leading to the degrees of Master of Science, Chemical Engineer, and Doctor of Philosophy. Caltech does not have any special scholarships for South American students. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Under separate cover, returns Frederick T. Wall's manuscript on Chemical Thermodynamics. LP made detailed comments for the first few chapters on two additional pages. Made a few suggestions on the manuscript pages of the last chapter. Judges the manuscript to be excellent. Difficult to identify the distinctive characteristics of the book. Felt that the discussion was entirely abstract; suggests inserting a paragraphs in every chapter which illustrate the principles by discussion of actual chemical substances, as well as a group of exercises at the end of each chapter. Hayward's drawings seem out of place; line drawings, such as the drawings in Klotz's book, would be more appropriate. Suggests more drawings. In a postscript, describes LP and AHP's travel plans. [Letter from Freeman to LP June 14, 1955, Letter from LP to Freeman June 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from Professor C.E. Erickson, School of Chemistry, Rutgers University, to LP RE: Has used LP's College Chemistry in his classes with considerable success. Notes that Figure 31-6 does not have the correct caption, or the drawing does not correspond to the caption. Perhaps there is still time to correct this in the new edition of College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from Prudence M. Thrift to LP RE: Pleased that LP will be speaking at the Los Feliz Summer Forum on "1955: Where We Stand — Arts, Science, Letters and the Law in Relation to Democracy" on August 24. LP's topic will be "A New World Through Chemistry" which is sufficiently general enough to allow LP to choose his own specific topic. Requests that LP send a glossy print, biographical material, and a list of people to receive announcements to the publicity firm Seros & Keene. Forum will begin at 8:15 PM with an hour's speaking time and a half-hour question period. [Letter from LP to Thrift July 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.21]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: In LP's series, will be publishing the revision of Olson, Orlemann, and Koch, which will henceforth be known as Olson, Koch, and Pimentel, Introductory Quantitative Chemistry. Olson died, but contributed a great deal to the book, while Pimentel carried the main burden of rewriting. Plans to publish next January 1, so requests LP's comments be sent as soon as possible. Sends LP the preface, table of contents, and the first twelve chapters. Will send the rest within two weeks. The revision is so much changed and expanded that it is practically a new book. The book has been read by five analytical chemists. Describes the chief features of the book. [Letter from LP to Freeman June 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Memorandum: LP to Gunnar Bergman, re: "Proposed structure for CsZn20," June 15, 1955. [Filed under LP Science: Box #5.003, Folder #3.21]
June 16  (Indianapolis, IN)
  • Check from AHP to W.F. Hurst for $133.64. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Invitation: Dedication of the Richard Benbridge Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry, Purdue University, June 16 -17. ***
  • Itinerary: Dedication New 4½ Million lab 2 PM (by phone) [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Itinerary: leave Nashville, arrive in Indianapolis at 10:40 AM, dedication ceremony at 2:00 PM, banquet at 6:30 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. J.O. Clayton, American Chemical Society, RE: Sends a glossy print and some biographical material on LP in connection with his talk before the California Section of the ACS on August 8. [Letters from LP to Clayton May 31, 1955, August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.20]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Victor A. Lewinson, Maritime Cargo Transportation Conference, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, RE: By now, Lewinson should have received reprints of the paper on "Radial Distribution Function Calculated by the Monte Carlo Method of a Hard Sphere Fluid." Wonders if any reprints of the article should be sent to the Office of Naval Research, as the work was supported in part by ONR. Wonders if Lewinson or the other two authors have already taken care of this. Requests that Lewinson talk with Professor Kirkwood regarding this matter, and then let Wulf know, if necessary, how many reprints should be sent to him. Wulf has about 150 copies on hand. [Letter from Lewinson to Wulf June 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Robert F. Gould, Managing Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Returns the completed questionnaires regarding the employment of 1955 Caltech graduates. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Letter from Don Harnage to LP RE: Enjoyed LP's textbook College Chemistry, which was used in the general chemistry course which Harnage recently completed. Their teacher informed them that LP had recently won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Would appreciate LP writing a letter to Harnage and his classmates regarding LP's views on chemistry, as well as on how he received the Nobel Prize. [Letter from LP to Harnage June 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, to LP RE: Says he is interested in working at the Rockefeller Institute and has written to Dr. Bronk as LP suggested. His work with Dr. Coulson has been concerned with the structure of the chlorocuprate ion. Describes details of this work. Says he is currently attempting to predict the spectrum of the chlorocuprate ion. Plans to bring this work to rest, if not to conclusion, in time to write a paper before leaving England. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Winner Tells Conference America Needs More Young Scientists," Nashville Tennessean, June 16, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.158]
June 17  (West Lafayette, IN)
  • Article: "Genetic Damage Produced by Radiation," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: The Biological Effects of Radiation, 1948, 1950, 1955-1959), Box #7.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Itinerary: 10 AM, speak on "The Development of Modern Structural Chemistry."; leave Lafayette at 4:37 PM, arrive in Chicago at 5:26 PM, arrive in Los Angeles at 11:40 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Itinerary: Nic Bee, Purdue [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank W. Weymouth, Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, to LP RE: Encloses the final copy of the signers of the friendship scroll from the dinner honoring LP on June 4. Also encloses a few letters and notes. Feels that the dinner was a happy event with a comfortable atmosphere. One friend remarked that she felt that she was in a living room with two wonderful people, the Paulings. Weymouth and his wife will leave for Stanford on June 18. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.13]
  • Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lippman, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council, The National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., to Council Members RE: Encloses meeting minutes and draft application form, among other things. Supporting documents included. [LP Science: (National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., 1954-1958), Box #14.026, Folder #26.1]
  • Letter from Dr. S.G. Tomlin, Physics Dept., University of Adelaide, to LP RE: Concerned with the fate of the manuscript he sent LP. Requests that LP write to say whether he received it, and whether he will be able to review it. [Letter from LP to Tomlin June 15, 1955, Letter from Tomlin to LP June 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Regarding another introductory chemistry in LP's series, Freeman has been thinking of commissioning Michael Kasha and Lloyd Malm to collaborate on this. Stanley Schaefer says that the Cornell staff is not happy with Laubengayer. Sienko and Plane, two of the Cornell staff, are writing a book that they describe as just what Freeman wants. Not ready to evaluate the potentialities of Sienko and Plane. Requests LP's opinion of them. [Letter from Freeman to LP July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments on Huennekens and Mahler's outline. Requests that LP return the outline. Will send LP the first few chapters when they become available, which will probably be six months or a year from now. Might travel south to the AAAS meeting at Caltech next week and see LP then. [Letter from LP to Freeman June 3, 1955, Letter from Wulf to Freeman June 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Reprint: "Genetic Damage Produced by Radiation," Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.10]
  • Speech: "The Development of Modern Structural Chemistry," 10 AM, Dedication of The Richard Benbridge Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry, Purdue University. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.15]
  • Typescript: Press Release regarding speeches by LP and others on the theme of "ideas" to be delivered at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting held at Caltech on June 20 - 25. LP's talk will be titled "The Genesis of Ideas." [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.16]
June 18
  • Letter from Dean D. Louise Sharp, Central Michigan College of Education, to LP RE: Plans to edit a series of articles intended to stimulate general interest in the teaching profession. Requests that LP write one of these articles, approximately six hundred words in length, and submit it by August 1. In a postscript, writes of her particular wish that LP would contribute, as her editor insists on an article from LP. [Letter from LP to Sharp July 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Dr. N. V. Bhaduri, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, India, to LP RE: Dr. R. N. Chaudhuri is away, so Bhaduri writes to inform LP that his paper can be published in their journal if it fits certain length requirements. Requests that LP send the manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Note from Yuh Kang Pan to LP RE: Poses four questions regarding material from LP's General Chemistry. Requests LP's explanations of the problems. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
June 19
June 20
  • Letter from Dr. A.G. Ogston, Balliol College, Oxford, England, to LP RE: While tidying up to prepare for a vacation to Australia, Ogston discovered that he had not thanked LP for the reprint he sent or for the kind letter of congratulations. Does so now and apologizes for his tardiness. Hopes that LP's Nobel trip was enjoyable. Ogston's wife is busy learning to be a teacher. [Letter from LP to Ogston May 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1937-1965), #300.17]
  • Letter from Dr. I.W. Kinney, President, United States Yttrium, Inc., to LP RE: Recalls a funny story that LP told in a speech at the University of Wyoming a few years ago. Kinney's company is interested in rare earth separation. Would like to make use of the fact that certain molecules fit into certain "holes" in larger molecules when the molecules are properly conditioned. This was a concept which LP discussed in his speech at U of W. Would appreciate LP's thoughts on the feasibility of this separation method. [Letter from LP to Kinney June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from Dr. W. Foerst, Heidelberg, Germany, to LP RE: Wonders if the change to a particular figure in the German General Chemistry is satisfactory. Will send the proofs later on. Wonders how the word "orbital" should be translated in German. Wonders which new elements should be introduced. Written in German. [Letter from LP to Freeman April 7, 1955, Letter from LP to Foerst June 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.2]
  • Letter from Edmund M. Braun, M.D., National Chairman, The Physicians Forum, Inc., to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and enclosed "Statement for Radio and Television Transcription." Requests permission to print the statement in the Physicians Forum Bulletin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Joy Belden RE: Pleased that she enjoyed his lecture at the Women's City Club. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E. T. McBee, Head, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: Appreciated invitation to the dedication ceremonies of Purdue's new building. Regarding the search for a new physical chemist for Purdue, AHP has suggested Joe Mayer of the University of Chicago. While Mayer has a good professorship there, Chicago is cutting back on its science budget, so he may be willing to leave. To persuade him to come to Purdue, it might be necessary to offer his wife, Maria Mayer, a job in the physics department. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), #244.8]
  • Letter from Mrs. R. C. Glenn, Assistant Editor, Journal of The Franklin Institute, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt review of Huckel's "Theoretical Principles of Organic Chemistry." Sorry that the book was not very good. The review will be published in the August issue of the Journal. [Letter from LP to Glenn June 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from Professor L.T. Wyly, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, to LP RE: Requests a copy of the address LP delivered last week on the structure of the atom at the dedication of the new chemical building at Purdue. [Letter from LP to Wyly July 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.15]
  • Letter from Robert F. Gould, Managing Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for returning the questionnaires regarding employment of 1955 Caltech graduates. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Memorandum from LP to George Green RE: In response to a request from Jackson, LP submits a proposal to the Office of Naval Research to extend Contract N6onr-24432 from 6-1-57 through 5-31-58 and asks for Green to send it to ONR. [Letter from Jackson to LP June 7, 1955, Letter from Green to Department June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Proposal for Extension RE: Contract N6onr-24432, "The Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds." Applies for extension of contract from the period 6-1-57 through 5-31-58. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
June 21
June 22
June 23
  • Advertisement for LP's College Chemistry, Second Edition. Printed in Books of the Week, Science News Letter. [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b2.1]
  • Check from AHP to Herman Keller for $175.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to M.E. Hensley for $47.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from G.W. Green to Department of the Navy, cc: LP, RE: Encloses seven copes of the proposal to extend Contract No. N6onr-24432 for one year from 6-1-57 through 5-31-58 at a cost of $14,400. [Memorandum from LP to Green June 20, 1955, Letter from Isakson to LP August 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Bruce B. Farrington, Richmond Laboratory, California Research Corporation, RE: Thanks Farrington for his invitation to visit the Richmond laboratory on August 8. Regrets that his schedule is more complicated that he had anticipated so it would not be wise to accept the invitation. [Letter from Farrington to LP June 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. David Gutsche, Chemistry Dept., Washington University, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to speak to the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society. Perhaps he will be able to do so another year. [Letter from Gutsche to LP June 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #140.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald B. Prentice, The Scientific Research Society of America, RE: Will be pleased to present the new charter to the Aerojet RESA Club when it becomes a branch on July 13, in the case that Carl Anderson is not able to be present. [Letter from Prentice to LP June 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald B. Prentice, The Scientific Research Society of America, RE: Would be pleased to present the new charter to the Aerojet RESA Club when it becomes a Branch on July 13 if Carl Anderson is not able to be present. [Letter from Prentice to LP June 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I.W. Kinney, President, United States Yttrium, Inc., RE: Rare earth ions, in the tripositive state, differ only slightly from one another in radius. Believes it would be hard to find organic substances that would combine strongly preferentially with one rather than others. Does not think that anyone knows enough about structural chemistry to make reliable predictions regarding the effects of the small change in ionic radius on combining power of the rare earth ions with different substances. Sorry that he cannot be of help in this matter. [Letter from Kinney to LP June 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Peter Waser, Switzerland, RE: LP thanks Peter Waser and Jurg Waser for the specimen of smokey quartz that they sent. The specimen is on LP's mantel in the study. It reminds LP of Jurg's time in Pasadena as a graduate student and of LP and AHP's visit to the Wasers' mother in Zurich. Looking forward to seeing Peter again before long. Regrets that he could not arrange to come the International Congress this summer. [Letter from LP to Waser June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Wald - Washburn)), #431.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert A. Spurr RE: Thanks Spurr for his letter. Learned from Hughes Aircraft that Spurr had accepted a position with them. Looks forward to seeing Spurr and his wife later on. [Letter from Spurr to LP June 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Individual Correspondence. (Sosman - Steinhardt)), #367.9]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Jurg Waser, Chemistry Dept., The Rice Institute, RE: LP thanks Jurg Waser and Peter Waser for sending the beautiful specimen of smokey quartz which arrived during LP's trip around the world. The specimen is on LP's mantel in the study. During LP's recent trip to the mid west, two young men spoke to him about Waser's outstanding course in elementary chemistry. [Letter from Waser to LP February 5, 1955, Letter from LP to Waser June 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Wald - Washburn)), #431.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "SJO Dinner to be Held Sunday," Heritage, June 23, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.161]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Scientists Appearing on KCOP Optimist about Peace," Monrovia (California) News Post, June 23, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.14]
June 24
  • Letter from Dr. M. Haissinsky, Faculty of Sciences, Institut du Radium, Paris, to LP RE: Announces that he and Magat have received visas to visit the United States to attend the Gordon Conference. Would have liked to travel to California to see LP. Unfortunately, the visa is only valid for one month and he has too much work in Paris to leave for too long. [Letter from LP toHaissinsky June 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Dr. S.G. Tomlin, Physics Dept., University of Adelaide, to LP RE: As Tomlin has received LP's letter, asks that LP ignore Tomlin's last letter. Thanks LP for reviewing his manuscript. Only mentioned LP and Corey's collagen model to acknowledge their development of the cylindrical moleculre of 12A diameter. Should have referred to LP's changed opinion about this matter. Requests that LP clarify his remarks about the overlapping. Does not see how one could obtain direct evidence for or against the overlap structure. Requests that LP return the manuscript so that Tomlin can revise it. [Letter from Tomlin to LP June 17, 1955, Letter from Wulf to Tomlin September 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Theodore Shedlovsky, Chairman, Committee on Grants and Fellowships, Consumers Union of U.S., to Dr. Carl Niemann, Chemistry Dept., Caltech, RE: Pleased to inform that the Consumers Union Board of Directors has approved the renewal of the fellowship for the graduate student pursuing physical chemistry of surfaces research at CIT. Upon receipt of a formal acceptance, the check will be sent. Two copies: one with a handwritten note from Shedlovsky to Niemann requesting a brief resume of the student's progress during the past tenure of the fellowship. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Cong - Cons)), #72.4]
  • Letter from Jerry Pacht, Pacht, Ross, Warne, and Bernhard, Attorneys at Law, to LP RE: Pleased to have been one of the panelists in the Federation of American Scientists' symposium at CIT. Also pleased that LP was able to attend the majority of the symposium. The U.S. Court of Appeals announced that denying the passport of Max Shachtman, based solely upon his officership in the Independent Socialist League, was a denial of due process. The Court also announced the right of Americans to travel freely abroad and the impropriety of capricious denial of passports generally. Would like to discuss points raised in the symposium with LP in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
  • Letter from LP to Don Harnage RE: Interested to learn that Harnage and his class have used LP's book College Chemistry. As requested, LP briefly describes the work that earned him the Nobel Prize. [Letter from Harnage to LP June 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Educational and Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of India, RE: Dr. Richard W. Lippman looks forward to the possibility of working in India. LP hopes that an arrangement can be made to enable Lippman to continue kidney research. In LP's opinion, Lippman is the outstanding American worker on nephritis and related diseases. Dr. Thomas Perry, a pediatrician, is also interested in obtaining an appointment in India. LP praises Perry's character and accomplishments. [Letter from Sundaram to LP June 14, 1955, Letter from LP to Sundaram July 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Libby, A. - Lipscomb)), #217.5] [Also filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Connor, Rohm and Haas Company, RE: Thanks Connor for his invitation to visit Rohm and Haas Company while he was staying at Bryn Mawr. However, LP was kept so busy during his brief stay that he was unable to phone John Kincaid. Hopes to be able to accept Connor's invitation in the future. [Letter from Connor to LP April 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from LP to E.B. Wilson RE: LP is glad to know that Stanley will be the new chairman. Tells Wilson that he appreciates his service as magazine editor of the Proceedings and continues to discuss the publication. LP briefly explains why he decided to resign his position. [Notes from Wilson to LP June 22, 1955, July 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Saul G. Cohen, Chairman, School of Science, Brandeis University, RE: Enjoyed his visit to Brandeis. Has thought about the possibility of spending a term at the Brandeis as Visiting Professor. Regrets that he is unable to accept the invitation as he has so many other commitments. [Letter from Cohen to LP April 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Donor Dinner to Mark 12th Anniversary of Southland Jewish Org.," B'nai B'rith Messenger, June 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.161]
  • Program: The Sixth Chemistry Conference, American Chemical Society, Division of Chemical Education, Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, June 15-24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.158]
June 25
  • Letter from James Haines, Naturalicity Foundation of America, to LP RE: Finds LP's suggestion to set up training in the art of getting new ideas interesting. Would like to discuss it with LP if he has the time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Index of the research books of Roscoe G. Dickenson pp. 80-81. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 16R]
June 26  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Itinerary: J.S.O. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Raymond Cooper to LP RE: Has had a number of ideas, but no recompense. Has an idea for curing cancer, which involves encouraging syphilis cells to destroy cancer cells. Submitted the idea to a cancer institute; was told that due the spatial closeness of syphilis and cancer cells, there was nothing in this idea. Does not agree. Claims that he can produce an original idea on any subject. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Typescript: Statement delivered by LP at the 12th Annual Donor Dinner and Installation Program of the Southland Jewish Organization, Statler Hotel, Los Angeles. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.17]
June 27
June 28
  • Check from AHP to Crellin Pauling for $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Letter from C. David Gutsche, Washington University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of June 23 and is sorry that LP will not be able to address the local ACS section or the chemistry department at Washington University. Gutsche suggests other dates that LP could speak and says he is willing to change the meeting date to suit LP's convenience. [Letter from LP to Gutsche August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from Donald A. Bower to LP RE: Lists books regarding the unconscious that LP might be interested in. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Harden McConnell, Shell Development Co., to LP RE: Thanks LP and his staff for the invitation which resulted in McConnell delivering the May 18-19 seminars on nuclear resonance spectroscopy to the chemistry department. Hopes the staff enjoyed the seminars. [Letter from LP to McConnell July 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (McClure - McMillan)), #245.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Jules S. Cass, The Kettering Laboratory, University of Cincinnati, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in a symposium of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science entitled, "Patterns of Biochemical and Histological Responses to Chemical Agents." It will be held on December 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. Describes the purpose of the symposium. [Letter from Cass to LP July 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from Dr. Sydney Brenner, Physiology Dept., Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, to LP RE: The Visiting Lecturers' Trust Fund has allowed LP's invitation to remain available for whenever he should plan his visit to Witwatersrand. Brenner intends to lecture on protein structure and hopes to deal with some aspects of LP's work. Sir Lawrence Bragg will visit Witwatersrand in October, which will prepare them for LP's visit. Requests reprint of LP's article in the American Scientist. Brenner's research progresses and he hopes to begin work on the phage proteins next month. Wonders if he might send his ideas on protein synthesis to LP for comment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Individual Correspondence. (Brando - Bronk)), #31.6]
  • Letter from Victor M. Carter, President, Board of Directors, City of Hope Medical Center, to LP RE: Appoints LP to the City of Hope's Research Advisory Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.9]
June 29
  • Flyer: Los Feliz Summer Forum, Los Angeles, June 29-August 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.160]
  • Letter from Dr. Samuel P. Massie, Sixth Annual Conference on the Teaching of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP for speaking at the conference. Encloses LP's travel voucher. Under separate cover, will send a copy of the final reports. [Letter from Massie to Wulf June 2, 1955, Letter from LP to Massie July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.14]
  • Letter from L.A. Goldblatt, United States Department of Agriculture, to LP RE: Sends LP a page from a recent issue of the Southern Utilization Research Branch Newsletter which announces an award to Dr. F.H. Thurber for Superior Service. Also congratulates LP on his receipt of the Nobel Award and mentions that LP's lecture to the Louisiana Section of the ACS a few years ago is still regarded as the most stimulation lecture. [Letter from LP to Goldblatt July 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Editor, Scientific American, RE: Irritated by a recent article in Scientific American. The article, "Fractures in the Pacific Floor" by Henry W. Menard, was poorly written in LP's opinion. Cites many specific examples. Other articles published in the same issue do not seem to be open to criticism. [Letter from LP to Flanagan July 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, RE: Had not learned that Felsenfeld's National Science Foundation Fellowship had been renewed. Interested in Felsenfeld's study of the chlorocuprate ion structure. Requests the reference to the determination of the complex's structure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Believes that MacDougall's comments regarding Wall's Thermodynamics were good ones. Suggests that the comments be sent to Wall. Does not have a strong preference between the two titles offered by Wall. Thinks that Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics might be best. [Letter from LP to Freeman June 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Has read most of Introductory Quantitative Chemistry. Has made notes in many places. Suggests that the first ten pages of the chemical equilibrium chapter be omitted. Suggests that the pages be replaced by a few paragraphs which remind the student about chemical equilibrium. In general, the manuscript looks good. The authors seem to be at their best when they are discussing the quantitative determinations themselves. [Letters from Freeman to LP June 15, 1955, July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
June 30  (Arcadia, CA)
  • Check from AHP To Happy's Liquor Store for $86.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, June 30, 1955. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Victor A. Lewinson, Maritime Cargo Transportation Conference, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Sorry to be so late in responding to Wulf's letter; Lewinson was away in Labrador on a data-gathering expedition. Sends a few reprints to Dr. Kirkwood, as he requested in his letter. Will ask if ONR requires any more. Asked Mrs. Townsend to send the author's reprints to Dr. Stanley Frankel. Dr. Emmett has accepted a professor's chair at Johns Hopkins. [Letter from Wulf to Lewinson June 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edmund M. Braun, National Chairman, The Physicians Forum, Inc., RE: Gives permission for Braun to print LP's "Statement for Radio and Television Transcription" in the Physicians Forum Bulletin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M. Haissinsky, Faculty of Sciences, Institut du Radium, RE: Pleased that Haissinsky and Magat have received visas to the United States to attend the Gordon Conference. LP is planning to stay in Pasadena all summer working on the revision of his book, so he will not be able to see Haissinsky. [Letter from M. Haissinsky to LP June 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Professor Sidney W. Fox, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, to LP RE: Read something of LP's that suggested he might be interested in the explanation of heterogeneity of proteins on an evolutionary basis. Encloses his own paper regarding this subject. [Letter from LP to Fox July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Fieser - Frank)), #120.11]
  • Letter from Rabbi Leonard A. Greenberg, Southland Jewish Organization to LP RE: Thanks LP for participation in the Donor program last Sunday and returns the photograph he received from LP's office. [Letter from LP to Greenberg July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from Thomas M. Little, Extension Vegetable Specialist, Co-operative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, University of California, to LP RE: Sends the references regarding the Seifriz's speculation on the spiral nature of protoplasm. Enjoyed LP's lecture on the "Genesis of Ideas." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Royalty Statement Report from Cornell University Press for Nature of the Chemical Bond for July 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955 to LP for $1,028.06. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Royalty Statement from McGraw-Hill Book Company to LP for January 1, 1955 - June 30, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.3]
  • Royalty Statement to LP from W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers for July 1, 1954- June 30, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Royalty Statement, 1938-1995), Box #4.045, Folder #45.1]
  • Speech: ACA Meeting, Eaton's Restaurant, Santa Anita. Notes for speech during dinner. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.18]