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• Article: "Inorganic Reactions and Structure," Chemist, August 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.163]
• Check from AHP to Anna Louise 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]
• Envelope from Barnett, Hopen, and Smith to AHP, marked by AHP as "Photostats of our property lines - South and West. August 1955." [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]
• Letter from Dr. B.L. Kabacoff to LP RE: Readers of the AAScW newsletter have expressed the desire to have an article explaining the resonance controversy. Wonders whether LP might be able to write such an article, perhaps of 1000-2000 words. LP should bear in mind that while the readers of the newsletter have had scientific training, they are not specialists in the problem of molecular structure. [Letter from LP to Kabacoff August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
• Letter from Professor Hans Nowotny, Division of Mineral Technology, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Wonders if he might visit Gates and Crellin for one or two days during the week of September 12 - 19. Leaves Berkeley at the beginning of October. [Letter from LP to Nowotny August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Newspaper Clipping: "Ford Grants Back 2 Brain Projects," New York Times, August 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.167]
• Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Talk of 'New World,'" Publication Unknown, August 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.163]
• Reprint: "Increasing Inventive Creativeness," Journal of the Franklin Institute. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box #1961s2, Folder #1961s2.7]
• Reprint: "Labeling Crown Gall Bacteria with P22 for Radioautography," Journal of Bacteriology. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.21]
• Review by Referee II on Thormas' The Enzymatic Degradation of Desoxyribose... Work seems worth publication, but writing could be improved. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
• Typescript: "On the Valence and Atomic Size of Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth in Alloys," by LP and Peter Pauling, Submitted to Acta Crystallographica. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.4]

• Application for Financial Support Submitted to the Ford Foundation by the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Caltech: "Proposed Program of Research on Biochemical and Structural Chemical Factors in Relation to Mental Disease, Especially Mental Deficiency" [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.16]
• Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $7.54. [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 Bonnie Dennis for $51.25. [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 Hammond Lumber Company for $407.06. [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 Huggins Shoe Company for $15.47. [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 Mr. Hjalmar Carlsson for $339.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Financial Notebooks, 1956-1982), Box #4.080, Folder #80.1]
• Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $23.69. [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 Oil Corporation for $6.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Handwritten note from Linda Pauling to LP, RE: Explains why she has decided not to go to New York, but instead to Washington, D.C., to get a job. Explains why she and Jonathan have decided not to get engaged at the moment. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.013]
• Letter from Dr. I.M. Klotz, Chemistry Dept., Northwestern University, to LP RE: Accepts the invitation to speak on the interaction of organic molecules with albumin at the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Would like to know how long the talk should be. [Letter from LP to Klotz July 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from Dr. M.S. Sundaram, Embassy of India, to LP RE: Received LP's endorsement of Knud Karl Lonberg-Hohn. Doubtful that they can make room for young foreign Ph.Ds in India. The expansion of research and industrial opportunities seem to lag behind the availability of Indian personnel. Suggests that Lonberg-Hohn contact Sundaram after his studies are completed anyhow. [Letter from LP to Sundaram July 25, 1955, Letter from Viswanathan to Sundaram September 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lippman, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council, The National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., to LP RE: Tells LP that the next meeting of the Scientific Advisory Council, National Nephrosis Foundation, will take place on August 11th at noon. Discusses agenda for the meeting. Includes grant applications submitted since last meeting. [LP Science: (National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., 1954-1958), Box #14.026, Folder #26.1]
• Letter from Dr. W.W. Newschwander, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Central Washington College of Education, and Dr. J. Wesley Crum, Dean of Instruction, Central Washington College of Education, to LP RE: While attending the Institute for College Chemistry Teachers at the University of Minnesota this summer, Newschwander spoke with Dr. Palmquist of the National Science Foundation. Learned that it might be wise to apply for an Institute for High School Chemistry teachers to be held at Central from July 23 - August 17, 1956. Newschwander was impressed when Lloyd Malm described the philosophy of LP's general chemistry course. Has also heard LP speak to the San Francisco Section of the American Chemical Society. Wonders if LP would be willing to lecture at Central on the non-descriptive portions of his general chemistry course. Describes the details of the position. [Letter from LP to Newschwander August 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from Professor Paul A. Beck, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Since the ASM will be publishing the Symposium lectures in book form, he believes that it would be unwise for LP's manuscript to be identical to one that he was publishing in Metallurgical Reviews. Requests that LP let him know the title of his talk as soon as possible. [Letter from Jenkins to LP May 11, 1955, Letter from LP to Beck August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.22]
• Memo from LP to Mr. George Green RE: Sends nine copies of the application prepared for submission to the Ford Foundation and asks eight copies be send to the Foundation along with the official letter of submission to be written by Mr. Green. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.1]
• Memo from LP to President DuBridge RE: Sends copy of the application to the Ford Foundation which has been submitted to the Ford Foundation by Mr. Green and asks if he would write a letter to the Ford Foundation to help the application. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.1]

• Check from AHP to Coleman Chamber Concerts 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]
• Check from AHP to Herman Keller for $19.20. [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 Counties Gas Company for $5.39. [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 $14.73. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Check from LP to American Association of Scientific Workers 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]
• Letter from Cornell University Press to LP RE: Annual report on sale of LP's book for year ending June 30, 1955 is being enclosed; a check for the amount due to LP will be mailed soon. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
• Letter from Dr. G.W. Beadle, Chairman, Division of Biology, Caltech, to Committee of the AAAS on the Theobald Smith Award, American Association for the Advancement of Science, RE: Pleased to support LP's nomination of Dr. Harvey Itano for the Theobald Smith Award. Although Itano did his work in the Division of Chemistry, he was well known in Biology both professionally and personally. Itano demonstrated originality and imagination in his hypothesis to account for the observed variations in proportions of normal and abnormal hemoglobins in persons with sickle cell trait. Many of the biologists at Caltech would like to see Itano return as a permanent member of the faculty. [Memo from LP to Beadle July 18, 1955, Letter from LP to Bass August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Individual Correspondence. (Ibers - Itano)), #181.5]
• Letter from LP to C. Judson King, Managing Editor, The Yale Scientific Magazine, RE: Delayed answering King's letter in order to decide whether he could accept the job. Has decided that it would be possible to prepare a short article sometime during the coming year, perhaps on the subject of molecular diseases. Thanks King for the copies of recent issues of the magazine. [Letter from King to LP May 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1938-1977), #462.11]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer, College of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Could stay at Berkeley for two weeks in January and one week in February. Pitzer should let him know which dates would be best. Only conflict is that he is scheduled to deliver a talk on February 27. [Letters from Pitzer to LP June 13, 1955, August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
• Letter from LP to Martin B. Williams, RE: The Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering offers several Graduate Teaching Assistantships. Describes the details of these positions. The division requires three years of residence to obtain a Ph.D. after a bachelor's degree, but it has turned out that men with master's degrees have also had to spend three years because the Division's emphasis is somewhat different from that of other universities. Very little work in business administration is offered at Caltech. Suggests that Williams attend some other school, such as Purdue or a mid-western state university. [Letter from Williams to LP July 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
• Letter from LP to Professor John W. Tietz, School of Education, New York University, RE: LP has agreed to prepare a manuscript covering essentially the material given in his Prather Lectures. The book will be published by Princeton University Press, which represents the lectures that LP delivered at Princeton last fall. The book will probably be published in about one year. [Letter from Tietz to LP June 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
• Letter from LP to Richard Wistar, Jr., President, Channing Club, Pomona College, RE: If Wistar's club is a small one and the meeting will be informal, such that LP would not be required to prepare a lecture, then LP is sure that he could accept. Requests more information, such as when they would like to have the talk. The second part of November would work best for LP. [Letters from Wistar, Jr. to LP July 30, 1955, November 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.26]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Calculations regarding vibrational frequencies pp. 12-13. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]

• Check from AHP to 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 Tom Matsumoto for $49.27. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Check from AHP to Wm. Bawden for $22.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from Col. S. C. Guillan, T.D., Secretary, The Institute of Metals, to LP RE: Dr. Ivor Jenkins requested that LP reconsider his decision to decline writing a review on "Bonding in Metals" for Metallurgical Reviews. Since LP has not responded, they are assuming that LP feels unable to reconsider his decision. The committee is taking steps to invite an alternate author to prepare this review. [Letter from Jenkins to LP April 21, 1955, Letter from LP to Guillan August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from Gretta West, Secretary to Professor Hans Neurath, Biochemistry Dept., University of Washington, to LP RE: Neurath is in Brussels attending the Third International Biochemical Congress. Will present a paper before the Faraday Society next week and should return shortly after the middle of August. Neurath will contact LP then. Neurath will surely be honored by the invitation to speak at the Symposium, but may not be available during those dates. [Letter from LP to Neurath July 29, 1955, Letter from Neurath to LP August 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from LP to Dr. David Pressman, Director of Cancer Research in Biochemistry, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, RE: Pleased that Pressman will be able to participate in the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. Details regarding the program and the time allotted for each part will be sent later. Office of Naval Research will let Pressman know about travel funds. Fine for one or two of Pressman's men at Roswell to attend. [Letter from Pressman to LP July 29, 1955, Letter from Reynolds to Pressman September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E.B. Chain, Instituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, RE: Thanks Chain for his letter. Will correct his discussion on the discovery of penicillin as it becomes possible to change the plates of the book. Agrees that this provides a striking illustration of the value of basic research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E.B. Chain, Instituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, RE: Will correct his discussion of the discovery of penicillin in General Chemistry as soon as it becomes possible to change the plates of the book. Two copies of letter. [Letter from Chain to LP June 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E.F.G. Herrington, Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chemical Research Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, England. [Letter from Herrington to LP August 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]

  3 August 1955

  Dr. E. F. G. Herrington

  Chemical Research Laboratory

  Teddington, Middlesex, England

  Dear Dr. Herrington:

  I have been interested to read your letter in Nature of 9 July 1955, entitled "A New Class of Compounds Containing the Pentacyanoferrate Group and an Unpaired Electron." In this letter you say that the iron is present in the bivalent state, and that the nitrogen atom carries an unpaired electron. I do not see why you have not described these compounds as involving iron in the trivalent state, with the pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, in place of the unpaired electron. If an electron were to be transferred from bivalent iron in nitrogen, the iron would increase its oxidation number by one unit and the nitrogen atom would have a pair of electrons, in place of the single electron. So far as I can see, you do not have any evidence in support of the structure that you have described, over the more reasonable structure with tripositive iron and a pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:L

• Letter from LP to Dr. Harrison Shull, Chemistry Dept., Institute of Mechanics and Mathematical Physics, Uppsala University, Sweden, RE: Interested to see Shull's letter with Dr. Lowdin, in the Journal of Chemical Physics on the Role of the Continuum in Superposition of Configurations. Describes the history of the complete set of orthogonal functions which Shull describes in the letter. Langer's work is an early example of an error caused by neglect of the continuum functions. [Letter from Shull to LP August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. L.L. Whyte RE: Looks forward to seeing Whyte on August 18 at 10:30 AM to discuss Whyte's new address. [Letter from LP to Whyte April 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
• Letter from LP to Kurt Nassau RE: Pleased to provide advice to Nassau regarding how he should prepare himself for work in the field of chemistry in relation to biology. Suggests that Nassau may not want to work toward a Ph.D. in biochemistry in a biochemistry laboratory. Instead, he should work toward a Ph.D. in physical chemistry, perhaps at Caltech. Describes the Caltech graduate program. Also suggests Harvard and the University of Utah. [Letters from Nassau to LP June 15, 1955, August 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene, to LP RE: Shares Dr. Tarjan's opinion that LP's draft of the application to the Ford Foundation is first-rate. Morgan has a few minor suggestions to offer to improve the application. Morgan was also delighted to find his name mentioned in the application and hopes that he will have the time and ability to make a worthwhile contribution to the program. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
• Letter from Stanley W. Wright, MD, University of California Medical Center to LP RE: Thanks for the copy of the application and states he was impressed with it. Mentions a typographical error and looks forward to seeing him soon. [Letter from LP to Wright July 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.1]
• Memo from LP to Dr. Jesse W. M. Du Mond, Caltech, RE: Thanks Du Mond sending the copy of his new paper on atomic constants. LP is pleased to have it since he is working on the revision of his book, The Nature of the Chemical Bond, and will want the best values. Notes that on page 56 the name Sackur is misspelled in two places. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil - Dyson)), #96.18]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Calculations regarding heats of formation of MX(g) from M+ + X- pp. 13. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]

• Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $24.08. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from Berenice F. Salaman, Administrative Assistant, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Dr. Kirkwood will not return from Europe until the middle of August. He will write to LP then regarding the Symposium. [Letter from LP to Kirkwood July 22, 1955, Letter from Kirkwood to LP August 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from Dr. D.P. Mellor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney, to LP RE: Thanks LP for acting as a referee. Mellor was invited to the Chair of Applied Chemistry at the New South Wales University of Technology. Notices that LP's name appears in the program of the Wool Research Conference. Wonders if LP will be coming to Australia. [Letters from LP to Mellor March 31, 1955, August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mead - Miller)), #246.7]
• Letter from Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, to LP RE: Pleased to hear LP's suggestions concerning the tetrachlorocuprate ion structure. Hopes to spend the next three weeks making some of the studies LP suggested. Will send LP a detailed description of the work when it is completed. Has not received an answer from Dr. Bronk concerning the Rockefeller Institute. Requests that LP write to Bronk on Felsenfeld's behalf. Reference to the work on CuCl is Helmholz and Kruh. Will attempt to answer some of LP's more difficult questions in his next letter. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, RE: Discusses the details of their work on the binding of alkyl isocyanide by myoglobin. Finds an error in the work on ethyl isocyanide and on n-propyl isocyanide. [Letter from Lein to LP August 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
• Letter from LP to Dr. B. Mukerji, Central Drug Research Institute, Chattar Manzil Palace, India, RE: Hopes that it will be possible for Dr. M. L. Dhar to come to the Chemical Laboratories at Caltech to carry on research in structural chemistry as applied to the problems of biology and medicine. Suggests that Dhar stay in Pasadena for six months to one year. LP would be glad to give strong support to a Rockefeller Foundation grant application for Dhar. Wonders if they can spare Dhar for a while; wonders if he should institute negotiations with the Rockefeller Foundation. [Letter from Mukerji to LP August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to H. S. Rogers, President, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Informs that he is pleased to receive the invitation and honorary degree at the University. [Letter from Rogers to LP July 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Awards: 1955h.6]
• Letter from LP to Professor Joseph O. Hirschfelder, Chemistry Dept., University of Wisconsin, RE: LP would like to attend the symposium on valency and chemical bonding during June 20-22, 1956, but is unsure whether he will be in the United States next summer. Will plan tentatively to give one of the general talks at the symposium; will give a definite answer later in the year. Suggests that the symposium should have a session regarding molecular structure evidence from electron diffraction and x-ray diffraction. [Letter from Hirschfelder to LP July 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hicks - Hodgkin)), #159.8]
• Letter from LP to Professor O.F. Tuttle, College of Mineral Industries, Pennsylvania State University, RE: Tuttle's letter arrived while LP was in India and the letter was not forwarded to him. Sends the isorthoclase specimen under separate cover. Has checked through research books and x-ray photographs without finding anything pertaining to the substance. Can make a more thorough search later on. [Letters from Tuttle to LP February 9, 1955, September 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
• Letter from Mrs. George Steres to LP RE: Mr. and Mrs. Steres have always wanted their son to attend Caltech, but their son does not feel he would be accepted. Describes her son's interest in physics. Mrs. Steres' son received poor grades in the subjects which did not interest him. He cannot decide whether to attend Junior College for two years or go to Sacramento State. Mrs. Steres requests that LP write her son a note of advice or encouragement. Wonders if the family might be able to visit Caltech. [Letter from LP to Steres August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]

• Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $9.40. [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 Aletha Courtney for $63.00. [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 Bonnie Dennis for $42.50. [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 David Shoemaker for $15.00. [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 Elizabeth Gillette for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from A. Gero, The Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia, to LP RE: Encloses a pre-publication copy of a paper on a chemical hypothesis of drug action, which is based on the alpha helix. [Letter from LP to Gero August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from Dr. Robert Stollberg, President, National Science Teachers Association, to LP RE: Invites LP to be the Banquet Speaker at the Fourth National Convention of the National Science Teachers Association, which is to be held March 14-17, 1956 in Washington, D.C. Describes the purpose and activities of the convention. Cannot offer an honorarium. If absolutely necessary, could perhaps offer to cover transportation expenses. Hopes that LP might be in the east for some other reason around this time. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Hugh W. Handsfield, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., to LP, Professor E. Bright Wilson, and Dr. Martin Karplus, RE: Received the enclosed comments in response to letters mailed in June, announcing plans for a revision of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and requesting suggestions. [Letter from LP to Handsfield August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
• Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Lists suggestions for those who should receive complimentary copies of the second edition of College Chemistry. Looks forward to seeing Freeman on Tuesday. Has only found one bad mistake in College Chemistry so far. Will send a list of mistake that need to be corrected whenever Freeman wants it. [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
• Letter from Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Pleased to accept the invitation to speak at the Symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Will present material based on work by Morawetz at Brooklyn Polytech. Fuoss and Sadek worked on the interaction of polyelectrolytes some time ago but has not been active in that field since then. Would suggest Morawetz instead, but he will be in Israel on sabbatical during the coming year. [Letter from LP to Fuoss July 22, 1955, Letter from Fuoss to LP August 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]

• Letter from Professor Feliz Haurowitz, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, to LP RE: Haurowitz's secretary reports that LP has invited him to participate in a symposium in Washington and to talk about complementariness. As he is in Brussels, has not seen LP's letter, but accepts the invitation. Will write once he returns to Bloomington. Dr. Corey gave a splendid talk at the conference. [Letter from LP to Haurowitz July 22, 1955, Letter from Haurowitz to LP August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]

• Handwritten note from Linda Pauling to LP RE: Discusses that she likes San Francisco, but wants to live on the East Coast. Tells LP that she would like to go to Scotland, Wales, and England. Asks who is this "friend" in Cambridge that wrote him. Notes that Peter was grouchy when he was there. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.013]

• Itinerary: California Section A.C.S., Berkeley (?) [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]
• Letter from Bruce B. Robe, Battelle Memorial Institute, to LP RE: LP's letter to Dr. Williams has reached Robe due to Williams' absence. Appreciates LP's interest in bringing former student Fernando L. Carraro to their attention. Has been considering need for technological assistance to Brazil's industry. Has thought about how Carraro can assist in this regard. No definite plans yet, but will keep Carraro in mind. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
• Letter from Dr. Alexander Rich, Cavendish Laboratory, Physics Dept., University of Cambridge, to LP. [Letter from LP to Rich August 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.004, Folder #4.19] [Also filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Individual Correspondence. (Reynolds - Riley)), #329.3]

  Dear Dr. Pauling,

  I want to tell you of a structure for collagen that Francis Crick and I have made.

  We started with three polyglycine chains, each with a left handed three-fold screw and hydrogen bonded together as in the polyglycine structure which I described to you in my previous letter. We rotated these to produce a coiled-coil model, this time in a right handed manner. The original repeat (3.1 Å) then falls to 2.86 Å along the axis. This structure repeats after 28.6 Å, each chain having then gone one third the way around. There are ten residues in each chain or a total of thirty residues in the crystallographic repeat. One chain repeats identically after 85.8 Å.

  The structure which we have built has the sequence –gly–pro–hypro– repeating. The glycine nitrogen makes a hydrogen bond to another chain through the center of the structure the hydroxyproline OH makes a bond on the periphery of the model. The sequence predictions from the model are such that gly is necessary, and the hypro is preferred in a site just before the gly in order to make its hydrogen bond to one of the other chains. Proline can be between the gly and hypro but any other amino acid can fit in as well. The same is true for the hypro site, since only the van der Waals contact between the -carbon atom in that position and the adjacent chain is used in producing the coiling of the coils.

  I am enclosing two photographs of the model which we have built. The pentagonal cards are the proline residues. I must apologize for the photographs, as even I find them somewhat confusing. However, I will send you a proper description in a short time.

  We think the model will give the proper diffraction pattern, as we believe this is similar to the Ramachandran-Kartha structure, although modified. We have heard that their model gives an approximately correct diffraction pattern.

  We have looked closely at the infra-red data and do not think there is a conflict as long as there is not too much proline and hydroxyproline.

  We have heard that someone in the laboratory in Pasadena is working on a proline peptide. We would like to have the dimensions for the proline residue if they are available, or perhaps your estimate of what its dimensions would be.

  I will send you a fuller account of the model shortly.

  I hope that things are going pleasantly in Pasadena.

  With Best regards,

  Yours sincerely,

  Alex

• Letter from Dr. J. Van Overbeck, Agricultural Research Division, Shell Development Co., to LP RE: Encloses a reprint of a paper by Houwink which might interest LP. [Letter from LP to Overbeck August 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]
• Letter from F.B. Isakson, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Inform LP that renewal for on year of contract N6onr-24432 (NR 017-411) has received scientific approval of the Physics Branch and has been referred to the ONR Contract Division for negotiation. [Letter from Gree to Department of the Navy 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]
• Letter from LP to Dr. W.W. Newschwander, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Central Washington College of Education, RE: LP does not believe it would be wise for him to accept Newschwander's invitation to lecture at the proposed Institute for High School Chemistry Teachers next summer at Central. Would not like to have a heavy lecturing schedule during the first part of the summer and has tentative plans for a trip to Europe that summer. However, enjoys Northwest and enjoys attending the Institutes for Teachers of Chemistry. Suggests that he attend the first week of the Institute. [Letter from Newschwander and Crum to LP August 1, 1955, Letter from Newschwander to LP August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from Professor H.C. Longuet-Higgins, Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Agrees that the possibility of the closed-shell tetragonal structure for elementary boron should not be excluded until the necessary calculations are made. However, feels quite confident about the hypothesis in view of calculations made on the calcium boride system. Encloses the paper which describes this in detail. Does not feel that any simple conclusion can be drawn regarding the electronic structure from the observed bond lengths. Will be interested to hear if LP's calculations on calcium boride lead the similar conclusions. [Letters from LP to Longuet-Higgins July 11, 1955, August 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle)), #218.1]
• Letter from Professor Melvin Calvin, Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: LP's letter regarding the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity reached Calvin in Brussels. Calvin was able to discuss it directly with Shinn. Shinn will see if he can arrange for Calvin to travel to Washington for it since he would very much like to attend. [Letter from LP to Calvin July 22, 1955, Letter from Calvin to LP September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]

• Letter from Dr. E.F.G. Herrington, Dept., of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chemical Research Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, England, to LP RE: Evidence for the structure that Herrington described in his letter to Nature will be published elsewhere. The point that LP raises is considered in detail in the forthcoming paper and Herrington will arrange for a reprint to be sent to LP when it becomes available. Mentions one piece of evidence regarding CN absorption. [Letter from LP to Herrington August 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
• Letter from Professor Hans Neurath, Biochemistry Dept., University of Washington, to LP RE: Accepts the invitation to speak at the conference at Washington, D.C., on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Wonders whether the topic of the molecular changes attending the transformation of precursors of proteolytic enzymes to their active forms would be suitable. Indicates particular compounds which he would consider. Wonders what other papers in the enzyme field will be given and what kind of audience is expected. Open to suggestions if the topic he proposed is not satisfactory. [Letter from West to LP August 3, 1955, Letter from LP to Neurath August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from Professor J.B.S. Haldane, University College, London, to LP RE: While Haldane does not study mental deficiency, his colleague L.S. Penrose is an expert on it. The trouble with mongolism is that there are structural abnormalities in the hand and maybe in the brain. Believes that one would likely find biochemical abnormality in the mother and child during the second or third month of pregnancy. However, mothers that are going to bear mongol children cannot be identified. In a postscript, asks for LP's opinion on the validity of a statement regarding erythrocytes and hemoglobin. [Letter from LP to Haldane July 18, 1955, Letter from Haldane to LP August 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Haaland - Harned)), #151.5]
• Letter from Professor W. A. Wooster, Dept. of Mineralogy and Petrology, Cambridge University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for considering Prasad. Prasad has completed his work at Cambridge and will return to India. If Prasad should apply for work at Caltech later on, Wooster will be willing to give him a strong recommendation. [Letter from LP to Wooster July 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Williams, J.W. - Wyman)), #438.9]
• Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Thanks Wulf for the transcript. If Wulf has an extra copy of LP's request for funds to the Ford Foundation Morgan would like one for his files. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Morgan July 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.13]

• Letter from Dr. Thomas F. Anderson, Johnson Foundation, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Unable to speak at the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity because the Electron Microscope Society of America is meeting at State College, Pennsylvania on October 27-29. As this year's president, Anderson feels that he must attend. After the meeting, Anderson and his family will leave for nine months in France. Grateful to LP and the others who wrote the Guggenheim people regarding Anderson's application for a Fellowship. The September issue of Cancer Research should contain a paper by Anderson and Coman. Brit Chance has agreed that they should apply for a new high resolution electron microscope for the Johnson Foundation. [Letter from LP to Anderson July 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from Professor C.W. Keenan, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, to LP RE: Keenan and a colleague are interested in writing a general chemistry textbook. Would like to include a picture of LP in their planned textbook in the section on structural chemistry. Requests the picture that was recently published in Time, or another one which shows LP surrounded by his models. [Letter from LP to Keenan September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
• Letter from Professor S. Mizoshima, Chemistry Dept., University of Tokyo, RE: On his way back to Europe, Mizoshima has stopped to visit the University of Notre Dame again. Plans to fly back to Japan via Los Angeles on Sept. 26. Would like to visit LP on Sept. 27. The money LP left in Japan is being kept in a bank in Tokyo. Hopes that all the baggage LP sent by boat has arrived safely. [Letter from LP to Mizoshima August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.6]

• Check from AHP to Gus Miller for $42.00. [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 Safeway Stores 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]
• Check from LP to Astounding Science Fiction 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Check from LP to D & R Ltd. for $149.81. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Letter from Dr. Harrison Shull, Chemistry Dept., Institute of Mechanics and Mathematical Physics, Uppsala University, Sweden, to LP RE: Appreciates LP's thoughtfulness in writing to them about the history of the associated Laguerre functions described in their letter. Will include this information in the final paper. Ashamed to have forgotten the functions in the elementary account of section 27a of Pauling and Wilson. Remarks upon the wealth of literature on the early era of quantum mechanics of which younger workers are not always aware. Appreciates LP calling additional papers to Shull's attention. [Letter from LP to Shull August 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Dr. Herman F. Mark, Director, Polymer Research Institute, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks LP for inviting Professor Venkataraman to lecture at Caltech. Will inform LP of Venkataraman's tentative schedule later on. [Letter from LP to Mark July 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), #244.1]
• Letter from Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer, Dean, College of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Pleased that LP is willing to spend two weeks in January and one week in February at Berkeley. Explains some scheduling difficulties regarding final examinations, recess, and registration. Suggests that LP come January 4, stay through the middle of the following week, then return again on February 13 for two weeks or little shorter period. As Pitzer is officially on sabbatical leave, Professor Cason, as Acting Dean and Chairman, will write LP about financial arrangements. Pitzer will leave Berkeley on March 1 and spend the spring and summer in Europe. Pitzer's son, Russell, expects to be a freshman at Caltech next year. [Letters from LP to Pitzer August 2, 1955, August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
• Letter from LP to A. Gero, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia RE: Pleased to have received the manuscript "A Chemical Model of Drug Action" for he finds the work very interesting. [Letter from Gero to LP August 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. D.P. Mellor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney, RE: Pleased to hear that Mellor has been appointed to the Chair of Applied Chemistry at the New South Wales University of Technology. Wonders if he is allowed to travel to America in preparation for the job. LP should not have allowed Dr. Corey to put both their names on the program for the Wool Research Conference, for only Dr. Corey will be attending. LP has traveled so much in the past few months that he feels he must stay in Pasadena for a while to catch up with his work. [Letter from Mellor August 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mead - Miller)), #246.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Friedrich Helfferich, Max Planck Institute for Physical Chemistry, Germany, RE: The word "orbital" is used as an abbreviation for "orbital Eigen function." In German, it would be "Elektronenbahn Eigenfunktion." The suggestions that Helfferich made in his letter seem satisfactory. Pleased that Helfferich has made an effort to improve the textbook in the German translation. [Letters from Helfferich to LP June 12, 1955, September 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, RE: In regard to the reference given in Felsenfeld's last letter, work done by Helmholz and Kruh is reliable. Sending a letter of reminder to Dr. Bronk regarding Felsenfeld as a candidate for the five-year senior research fellowships provided by the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J. Van Overbeck, Agricultural Research Division, Shell Development Co., RE: Thanks Van Overbeck for sending the reprint of Houwink's paper. Encloses a reprint of his own paper on the structure of tissues. [Letter from Overbeck to LP August 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Jules S. Cass, The Kettering Laboratory, University of Cincinnati, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to attend the seminar "Patterns of Biochemical and Histological Responses to Chemical Agents" because he will not bee attending the AAAS meeting in Atlanta. [Letter from Cass to LP July 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
• Letter from LP to Hugh W. Handsfield, Editor, College Dept., McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., RE: Thanks Handsfield for the suggestions regarding the revision of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Agrees with the suggestions. [Letter from Handsfield to LP, Wilson, Jr., and Karplus August 5, 1955, Memo from LP to Karplus August 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]
• Letter from LP to Paul A. Beck, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, RE: Looking forward to the Symposium in October. Will plan to have his manuscript finished by that time. Had forgotten that it would be published in a book. Suggests that the title of his talk be "The Electronic Structure of Metals and Alloys." [Letters from Beck to LP August 1, 1955, August 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.22]
• Letter from LP to Professor J.A. Campbell, Oberlin College. [Letter from Campbell to LP September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Individual Correspondence. (Caen - Cassyd)), #57.7]

  11 August 1955

  Professor J. A. Campbell

  Oberlin College

  Oberlin, Ohio

  Dear Campbell:

  This letter is to thank you for your letter of 9 December, with your congratulations on the Nobel Prize. My wife and I had a fine time in Stockholm and on our trip around the world. We enjoyed especially visiting in India, Thailand, and Japan - also Israel.

  As to the matter of driving a ship into the teeth of a gale, I want to repeat that I think that the English graduate student was right. I myself believe that I have shown that a ship can be driven into the teeth of a gale by knotting a windmill on it and coupling it to the propeller. By this I mean, as you say in your letter, motion in a direction at l80° to the direction of the wind. Perhaps you would care to give me the proof that it is impossible, in order that I might check, and find out whether or not I have made a mistake.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling:L

• Letter from Linus Pauling to Peter Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.2]

  11 August 1955

  Dear Peter:

  I enclose a card acknowledging receipt of our manuscript by Acta Crystallographica.

  Everything is going along well here. Mama and I have just returned from a trip to Berkeley. I gave a lecture, on Abnormal Hemoglobins, before the American Chemical Society, California Section. We drove up along the coast, staying overnight at Cayucos, near Morro Bay, and also in Pacific Grove. We visited Mrs. Goldsworthy, in Carmel Valley. While in Berkeley we also visited Mrs. Latimer, who has not yet recovered from younger Latimer's death. We drove home by a route that was largely new to us - over 200 miles, perhaps 250, in the Diablo Mountains and the Temblor Range. We were almost alone on the road - we passed a car about once every fifty miles. The road leads along near the top of the mountain range, between 101 and 99. We dropped down toward the east to stay overnight in Coalinga. We did not see anything unusual in the way of wild life, but the scenery was fine.

  Crellin is doing very well with his drafting. He stays pretty steadily on the job, and has picked up the techniques. I have not made very much progress in preparing the new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond, but have done something - I have pretty well decided what changes to make in Chapter II, and am ready to start rewriting this chapter.

  We came close to having trouble last week.

  I enclose also a communication about the Boat Fund of Balliol College. I have decided to make a gift to the college. Would you write a check for ten pounds for this purpose, and send it along. Add it to the bill that you will send in to me.

  Much love from

  [Linus Pauling]

  P.S. Please send me a copy of Biochem. Soc, Symposium No. 10, "Immuno-chemistry," Cambridge University Press - 12 s.6 d.

• Letter from Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Delighted that LP has decided to lecture at Illinois in the spring. Has made a tentative reservation for LP and AHP at the Illinois Union. Provides calendar with recommended dates for lectures and possible alternatives. Calendar takes into consideration the various meetings that members of the fields of physical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physics will be attending. Wonders if LP would like to have the lectures published in monograph form. Reluctant to inform LP that he must sign a non-communist oath prior to his "employment" as a visiting lecturer at Illinois. [Letter from LP to Larsen July 21, 1955, Letter from Wall to LP November 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
• 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]

• Charge from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for Personalized Checks for AHP for $3.40. [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. C.W. Shilling, Special Assistant to the Director, Division of Biology and Medicine, Atomic Energy Commission, to LP RE: Has retired after 28 years in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy. Now working at the Atomic Energy Commission. Hopes that everything is going well with LP. Looks forward to seeing LP sometime. [Letter from LP to Shilling August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Dr. J. Lynn Hoard, Chemistry Dept., Cornell University, to LP RE: Read with interest the copy of LP's letter to Longuet-Higgins regarding Longuet-Higgins and Roberts' flawed discussion of tetragonal boron. Not concerned about the two authors questioning Hoard's structure. Describes his structure. [Letter from LP to Hoard July 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hicks - Hodgkin)), #159.10]
• Letter from Dr. Richard W. Lippman, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council, The National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., to LP RE: Discusses the decisions regarding grant applications, and says that the Thomas Addis Memorial Award for March 1956 will be given to Dr. Jean Oliver. [LP Science: (National Nephrosis Foundation, Inc., 1954-1958), Box #14.026, Folder #26.1]

• Letter from Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura Ahmedabad, India, to LP RE: On his way home from Mexico, Sarabhai will be stopping in Los Angeles on September 2. Will arrive in Pasadena at 10 AM and return to Los Angeles by 7 PM. Professor Victor Neher will be away, but he has arranged for Dr. Anderson to show Sarabhai the work being carried out in cosmic rays and areas at Caltech. Hopes to meet LP and AHP once again, and perhaps visit LP's laboratories. Will send a copy of this letter to Neher. Requests that LP inform Neher and Anderson regarding what time he can meet Sarabhai. [Letter from Sarabhai to LP April 6, 1955, Memo from LP to Anderson and Neher August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Mr. Mousques, Italy, to LP RE: Attached is a letter and questionnaire from Dr. Umberto Niccolini. Niccolini had mistakenly thought that LP was going to visit Pallanza for the "Live Macromolecules" conference, given by the Instituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere. Niccolini had to leave for Naples, so could not meet Dr. and Mrs. Corey. However, Mousques, Niccolini's translator, did meet them. Corey offered to take the questionnaire home to LP, but Mousques thought it would be faster to mail it. [Letter from Niccolini July 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Continues thoughts from July 24, 1955 regarding the structure of solute and solvent atoms to maximize the number of bonds pp. 35. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 19R]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Correction to Fig. 1 of 1947 Metals Paper. J. Thewlis made careful corrections to the matter pp. 14. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]

• Check from LP to Franchise Tax Board; State of California for $57.46. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Examples of electron transfer, radii of metals with electron transfer, does calculations regarding Cd3P2, BiF3, LiAl, LiZn, LiGa, and LiIn pp. 38-44. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 19R]

• Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $21.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Letter from Dael Wolfle, Administrative Secretary, Science, to LP RE: Encloses manuscript by Gero and Reese entitled "A Chemical Model of Drug Action" for LP's judgment. The paper has been submitted for publication in Science. Encloses comment form. [Review by LP August 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.6]
• Letter from LP to Professor I. Fankuchen, Editor, Acta Crystallographica, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Enclosed are two returned manuscripts on keratin by A.R. Lang. LP has read them, deems them worthy of publication in Acta Crystallographica. Has not verified the equations, but does not expect any significant errors in them. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Ac-Ad)), #7.6]
• Letter from Marshall Gates, Assistant Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Encloses manuscript for review: The Enzymatic Degradation of Desoxyribose... by C. A. Thomas, Jr. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
• Letter from Professor J.B.S. Haldane, Biometry Dept., University College, London, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the reprint; noticed that he did not refer to Beet's work regarding evidence that sickle cells are relatively immune to malaria. In 1948, Haldane suggested that microcythaemia might protect heterozygotes from malaria. L.S. Penrose generalizes that for many thousands of years, natural selection in man has largely been for resistence to various infections. This has not given us the optimal genotypes for other functions. As infections are abolished, this selection will be relaxed, thus causing new evolutionary trends, some of which may be desirable. [Letter from Haldane to LP August 9, 1955, Letter from LP to Haldane August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Haaland - Harned)), #151.5]
• Letter from Professor Paul A. Beck, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending the title of his final lecture. Will notify ASM Headquarters so that they can go ahead with publishing the program. Thanks LP for planning on completely his manuscript by October 15. [Letter from LP to Beck August 11, 1955, Telegram from Bayless to LP September 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.22]
• Review by LP regarding "A Chemical Model of Drug Action" by Gero and Reese. [Letter from Dael Wolfle to LP October 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.6]

• Check from AHP to California Cartage Company Inc. for $18.77. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.0923, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from A. H. Walter, Contract Administrator, to the Secretary, The Ford Foundation, cc: LP, RE: Submits eight copies of the application written by LP for a research program on biochemical and structural chemical factors in relation to mental disease. [Letter from McDaniel to Walter August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.1]
• Letter from Bowen C. Dees, Program Director for Fellowships, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Asks for LP's appraisal of the activities of Fellow Frank B. Mallory. [Letter from LP to Dees September 1, 1955] [LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
• Letter from Dr. W.W. Newschwander, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Central Washington College of Education, to LP RE: Pleasantly surprised by LP's letter, in which he suggested that he attend the first week of the Institute of Teachers of Chemistry, to be held at Central. Expects to hear from the National Science Foundation around November 1. Will let LP know about the action of their application as soon as possible. [Letters from LP to Newschwander August 8, 1955, October 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from LP to David Martin, RE: Returns Martin's letter, in case he wants to keep the picture. Encloses reprints dealing with the matter of determining the structure of molecules and crystals. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to Dr. F.H. Westheimer, Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, RE: Reminds Westheimer of his interest in determining the crystal structure of ethylene phosphate. If Westheimer obtains any promising crystals, hopes he they will send them. [Letter from LP to Westheimer June 7, 1955, Letter from Westheimer to LP October 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Weichsel - White)), #434.6]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Jerry Donohue, Chemistry Dept., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, RE: Will need two complete copies of the manuscript on "Histidine Hydochloride Monohydrate," with figures. One copy must be sent to NFIP at the same time as the top copy is sent to the journal, and the other is for LP's files. The article should carry the following footnote: "Aided in part by a grant from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis." It should also have a Gates and Crellin contribution number. Requests that Donohue consult Beatrice Wulf about ordering reprints. The NFIP frequently wishes to buy 500 and Caltech will want 200. [Letter from Unknown to Donohue August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil - Dyson)), #96.10]
• Letter from LP to Dr. P. H. Miller, Jr., Physics Dept., University of Pennsylvania, RE: Would be pleased to continue to receive one copy of the technical reports of work done under Miller's contract N6-onr-24914. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to H.E. Dixon, RE: Has sent Dixon's letter to Dr. Itano, who knows much more about sickle cell anemia. Itano can give good advice about Dixon's daughter. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1936-1959)), #98.20]
• Letter from LP to Professor Hans Neurath, Biochemistry Dept., University of Washington, RE: Pleased that Neurath will be able to attend the conference on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. The subject that Neurath proposes to speak on is satisfactory. Will send more information later regarding the general topics and the schedule for presentations. [Letter from Neurath to LP August 9, 1955, Letter from Neurath to Reynolds September 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from LP to Professor J.B.S. Haldane, Biometry Dept., University College, London. [Letter from Haldane to LP August 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Haaland - Harned)), #151.5]

  16 August 1955

  Professor J.B.S.Haldane

  Department of Biometry

  University College

  London, W.C.l, Gower Street

  England

  Dear Haldane:

  I thank you for your letter, and the reference to the book by Penrose, which I have not yet read. I shall get hold of it as soon as I can.

  I am glad to hear your argument about the synthesis of molecules of hemoglobin - 2 x 10⁸ molecules made by one gene in less than 10⁶ seconds. I agree with you that is is [sic] unlikely that a single gene could manufacture hemoglobin molecules directly at the rate of 200 per second. Accordingly, I think that your suggestion that the gene synthesizes a thousand or so molecules that then act as templates for hemoglobin synthesis is a reasonable one.

  On the other hand, I am not sure that you may conclude that the gene itself may be like a part of a hemoglobin molecule in shape. First, it seems to me not unlikely that protein molecules in general are synthesized in the form of extended polypeptide chains, which coil up into a stable configuration after separation from the template. Perhaps the process of coiling, with its formation of hydrogen bonds, provides the energy for pulling the polypeptide chain away from the template. Similarly, the template itself, postulated to be synthesized by the gene, might be synthesized in a configuration different from that that it assumes in order to serve as a template, for example, the gene, a molecule of deoxyribosenucleic acid, might serve as the template for the synthesis of the template, a molecule of ribose nucleic acid, in the extended form, and this RNA template molecule might then coil into a different configuration, to serve as the template for the manufacture of hemoglobin.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling:L

• Letter from LP to Professor Kenneth S. Pitzer, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Berkeley, RE: Can arrange to spend a week at Berkeley beginning January 4 and then another two weeks beginning February 13. Has a few arrangements, including a talk on February 27. Heard that Pitzer's son Russell was to be a freshman at Caltech next year. Looks forward to meeting him. [Letters from Pitzer to LP August 11, 1955, September 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
• Letter from LP to Professor S. Mizushima, Chemistry Dept., University of Notre Dame, RE: Pleased that Mizushima will be visiting in about six weeks. Wonders if he would like LP to reserve a room for him in the Athenaeum for the nights of Sept. 26 and 27. It will be fine for Mizushima to visit on Sept. 27. All of the packages sent by boat arrived safely. [Letters from Mizoshima to LP August 10, 1955, August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.6]
• Letter from LP to Richard T. Meyer, RE: The Secretary of the Dean of Graduate Studies will send Meyer a Caltech catalog and graduate student admission application/graduate assistant appointment application. All of Meyer's questions should be answered in the catalog, except for one, which LP will answer: The Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has new graduate students take placement examinations, covering undergraduate subjects, prior to fall term. After a year, students take oral candidacy examinations, and finally an oral examination for the Ph.D. degree. Meyer can find out about the research interests of other staff members by reading papers they have published. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to Rosemary Haskell, American Russian Institute, RE: LP regrets that he won't be able to speak at Judge Stanley Moffatt's 70th birthday. [Letter from Haskell July 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am-Co), Box #4.010, Folder #10.1]
• Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene to Children Limited, NARC, cc: LP RE: Encloses a $2.50 check for a one year's subscription to Children Limited for R.D. Morgan and LP. Note to LP that the magazine usually contains information regarding biochemical research into the causes of mental deficiency. [Letter from LP to Morgan August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.13]
• Memorandum: LP to Forrest Carter, RE: "Proposed Theoretical Treatment of Protonated Molecules and Atoms." [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]

• Check from AHP to Mrs. Louise Brown for $60.00. [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. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Has reviewed his notes and calculations on the binding of alkyl isocyanides by myoglobin. Finds that the values Lein left with LP for the Klotz calculations were inappropriate. Discusses other details of their work. [Letters from LP to Lein August 4, 1955, August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
• Letter from Dr. Norman Molomut to Dr. George W. Beadle, President, American Association for the Advancement of Science, RE: Shocked by the announcement for the 1955 AAAS meeting (to be held in Atlanta) which stated that Negro colleagues would be required to have separate accommodations. Understands that the AAAS may not wish to engage in a campaign of defiance against local prejudicial regulations. However, it would be an intelligent and legal protest to hold the meetings in a city where discrimination is not required. Considers holding the meetings in Atlanta to be an act to retard science, not to advance it. Wonders how many other members feel the same. Requests that this letter be printed in Science. [Letter from Molomut to LP August 17, 1955, Letter from LP to Molomut August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from Dr. Norman Molomut to LP RE: Disturbed by the reservation form for the December meeting of the AAAS; believes that holding the meetings in a city which insists on discriminatory racial practices is shameful. Encloses a copy of his letter to the AAAS President. Wonders if LP might consider taking action in this matter. [Letter from Molomut to Beadle August 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from Professor J.G. Kirkwood, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Accepts the invitation to speak on intermolecular forces at the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Recently returned from a Faraday Society Discussion on Enzymes which was quite interesting. Reminds LP that he has a standing invitation to lecture at Yale on any of his trips east. [Letter from Salaman to LP August 4, 1955, Letter from LP to Kirkwood August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]

• Check from LP to Linda Pauling for $300.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Counter Receipt for Southern Commercial and Savings Bank to LP to $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• LP Notes: Summary of an article by R. Aschaffenburg and J. Drewry, "Occurrence of Different β-Lactoglobulins in Cow's Milk" in relation to his manuscript, "A Molecular Theory of General Anesthesia." [Manuscripts, Typescripts, and Notes 1961] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by LP, 1961), Box #1961a3, Folder #1961a3.3]
• Letter from Charles M. Carpenter, M.D., Chairman, Research Advisory Committee, City of Hope Medical Center, to LP RE: Announces the Research Advisory Committee's first meeting of the 1955-56 year. Gives details of the meeting's agenda. Requests that enclosed RSVP card be returned. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.9]
• Letter from Dr. B. Mukerji, Central Drug Research Institute, Chattar Manzil Palace, India, RE: Thanks LP for extending an invitation for Dr. M. L. Dhar to work at Caltech, carrying on research in chemistry in relation to medicine. Would be grateful if LP would look into a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation as he suggested, for at the moment, the Indian government will not support this research. Remembers LP and AHP's visit with pleasure. LP's lectures were deeply appreciated. [Letter from LP to Mukerji August 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from Dr. W. Foerst, Heidelberg, Germany, to LP RE: Written in German. [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.2]
• Letter from LP to C. David Gutsche, Washington University RE: LP will not be able to make it to St. Louis. [Letter from Gutsche to LP June 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. N. V. Bhaduri, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, India, RE: Dr. Itano and LP have prepared their manuscript on abnormal hemoglobin. It exceeds Bhaduri's journal's length limit. Thus, Itano and LP have decided to have it published in the Journal of the Swedish Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Roy J. Kuffner, Fisk University, RE: Agrees that Hollingsworth had already in 1952 discussed the phase rule in a way exactly similar to that advanced by Professor Schomaker. Finds the discussion in Hollingsworth's article to be almost identical with Schomaker's ideas. [Letter from Kuffner to LP June 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura Ahmedabad, India, RE: Pleased that Sarabhai will be visiting on September 2. LP and AHP look forward to seeing him. Has asked Neher and Anderson if Sarabhai can join LP and AHP at 3 PM. LP will see that Sarabhai gets to the airport or hotel. Invites Sarabhai to spend the night at LP and AHP's home. [Memo from LP to Anderson and Neher August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Mary Frances Chadderdon, Long Beach Liberal Forum Committee, The Unitarian Church, to LP RE: The Long Beach Liberal Forum invites LP to speak at the opening program of its fall season. The audience would be around 100-200 people, comprised of many college professors, professionals, and educators. LP could speak on a topic of his choice. Willing to provide $50 to cover any expenses. Suggests possible dates in October, January or February. [Letter from LP to Chadderdon August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
• Memo from LP to Professor Carl Anderson and Professor Victor Neher RE: Suggests that Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai be turned over to LP at 3 PM on September 2. LP would arrange to get Sarabhai to the airport or hotel. [Letter from Sarabhai to LP August 13, 1955, Letter from LP to Sarabhai August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Memorandum: LP to Dr. Makio Murayama. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.007, Folder #7.8]

  California Institute of Technology Inter-Office Memo

  To Dr. Murayama From Linus Pauling Date 18 August 1955

  Subject Proposed Research on Human Hemoglobin

  H. G. Kunkel and G. Wallenius, Science 122, 288 (1955), have reported finding a new hemoglobin in normal adult human blood. This hemoglobin when subjected to electrophoresis in a starch slab, barbital buffer of pH 8.6, migrates less than half as fast as A. Under these conditions it migrates equivalently to E. They report a range of 1.8-3.5% of this hemoglobin, relative to A, in individuals with various chronic diseases.

  In addition, they report that normal adult blood shows small amounts of hemoglobin migrating more rapidly than A.

  They have isolated part of these hemoglobins (the rapid one is supposed to be heterogeneous).

  I think that it is possible that these new hemoglobins represent errors in polypeptide-chain synthesis by the normal gene. I propose that we investigate them with this in mind. Perhaps only the more rapid hemoglobin is of this type.

  I suggest that as a first step you repeat some of the work of Kunkel and Wallenius. I propose then to get blood from patients in Pacific State Hospital, in order that the amounts of the new hemoglobins can be determined.

  I think that you should isolate some of the new hemoglobins, and we might ask Dr. Rhinesmith to investigate their end groups. It may be worth while to try to so a better job of fractionation of the faster component than was done by Kunkel and Wallenius.

  Linus Pauling:L

• Check from AHP to Bonnie Dennis for $92.25. [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. Noyes D. Smith, Jr., Chairman, API Clay Project Review Committee, Shell Development Company, to LP RE: The American Petroleum Institute supports fundamental research which it believes will ultimately contribute to the petroleum industry. Would like to support work directed toward understanding the mechanisms of transformations that occur during the development of clay-type layer-lattice structure silicates from framework, sheet, and chain type silicates and the synthesis of standard clay minerals. Wonders if LP would personally like to carry out work in this field. Suggests that a member of the Clay Project Review Committee discuss the size and scope of LP's project with him before he writes a proposal to the API. Smith is asking several other institutions about their interest in the work. [Letter from LP to Smith, Jr. August 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Allan D. Bass, Dept. Of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, RE: Encloses six copies of a nomination of Dr. Harvey Itano for the Theobald Smith Award. A supporting letter by Professor Beadle is attached. Asks that the copies of this supporting letter, sent to Bass a week ago, be attached to the nomination. [Letter from Beadle to Committee of the AAAS August 2, 1955, Memo from "LL" to Wulf August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Individual Correspondence. (Ibers - Itano)), #181.5]
• Letter from Oliver Grummitt, Western Reserve University, to LP RE: Asks LP if he would visit the Department speak to the Frontiers group if he will be in Cleveland next spring. Discusses possible meeting days and topics. [Letter from LP to Grummit August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from Professor S. Mizoshima, Chemistry Dept., University of Notre Dame, to LP RE: Would appreciate LP reserving a room in the Athenaeum for the nights of Sept. 26 and 27. If there is no room available, requests a room in any hotel in the Japanese quarter. [Letter from LP to Mizoshima August 16, 1955, Letter from Mizushima to Wulf September 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.6]
• Letter from Unknown, MIT, to Dr. Jerry Donohue, Chemistry Dept., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, RE: Has received a copy of LP's letter to Donohue. The acknowledgments should also state that Unknown was the holder of an Arthur Amos Noyes Fellowship. Requests at least 25 reprints and will pay for them if necessary. Requests another copy of the manuscript before publication, or merely sketches of the figures. [Letter from LP to Donohue August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Individual Correspondence. (Dil - Dyson)), #96.10]
• Memo from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to "LL" RE: The nomination of Dr. Harvey Itano for the Theobald Smith Award was sent off today with the necessary six copies by air mail. LP has another original in his possession. [Letter from LP to Bass August 19, 1955, Letter from Bass to LP August 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Individual Correspondence. (Ibers - Itano)), #181.5]
• Note from LP to himself RE: Thoughts about a few books on various subjects. [Filed under LP Science: Box #10.003, Folder #3.8]

• Check from AHP to Miller Tree Service for $63.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from Kurt Nassau to LP RE: Thanks LP for the advice. Plans to apply for a Graduate Assistantship at Caltech in addition to applying to other institutions. Would like to know what specific fields of research are available at Caltech. Wonders how long the study for a Ph.D. might take. Would like to arrange for a personal interview at a later date. [Letters from LP to Nassau August 3, 1955, August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]

• Check from LP to ACS Southern California Section 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Check from LP to California Institute of Technology Bookstore for $21.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Check from LP to Federation of American Scientists 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
• Check from LP to the American Association for the Advancement of Science Building Fund 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]

• Letter from Dr. Frank D. White, Biochemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver the Annual Merck Lecture for 1955-56. Lecture generally given in February or March. Will provide a $200 honorarium. [Letter from LP to White August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
• Letter from Dr. George Tarjan, Superintendent and Medical Director, Pacific State Hospital, to LP RE: Under separate cover, sends LP several books concerning mental retardation, as well as other books and journals which contain articles on this subject. Provides an annotated list of the material being sent. The American Journal of Mental Deficiency and the Journal of Mental Science regularly publish articles on this topic. If LP desires any other material, he should let Tarjan know. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Individual Correspondence. (Tamm - Taylor, W.H.)), #405.2]
• Letter from Jim Grady, KCBS to LP RE: Grady, a reporter, would like to call on LP this weekend to see if LP can suggest a way in which the public at large and the concerned scientists may get together to discuss the atomic program, in order to provide more information to the public. If a meeting is not possible, Grady asks LP to write him. [Letter from LP to Grady August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. A.R. Lang, Division of Applied Science, Harvard University, RE: Read Lang's two manuscripts with great interest. Will look forward to seeing the third part of Lang's work. Sends the reprints that Lang requested under separate cover. [Letter from Lang to LP July 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Fred J. Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: Beginning to prepare an answer sheet for the second edition of College Chemistry. Wonders if Allen has done anything yet on this job. Requests that Allen provide answers to the problems requiring numerical answers in the first ten chapters. LP will begin on the remaining chapters. Freeman will want to send out the answer sheets before the opening of the school term. [Letter from Allen to LP August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred, 5.4] [Also filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
• Letter from LP to Office of Naval Research RE: Sends two copies of the article "Calculated Form Factors for the 18-Residue 50Turn α-Helix," by LP, Robert B. Corey, Haryy L. Yakel, Jr., and Richard E. Marsh which they will sybmitted to Acta Crystallographica. The work was done under Contract No. Nonr 220(05). [Postcard from Shinn to LP August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963), Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
• Memo from LP to Dr. Martin Karplus, Chemistry Dept., University of Illinois. [Letter from LP to Handsfield August 11, 1955, Letter from Handsfield to LP and Karplus September 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, with Applications to Chemistry, Second Edition), Unpb.7]

  23 August 1955

  To: Martin Karplus

  From: Linus Pauling

  Subject: Revision of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

  Here are my comments on your preliminary suggestion about the revision of the book.

  I think that the revision that you propose is more extensive than we want. In particular, you propose great changes in the first few chapters. I think that these chapters should be retained, with some small changes and perhaps some additions.

  In general, I think that we should proceed on the assumption that everything in the book as it stands now (as written twenty years ago) has been shown to be good by the fact that the book has been widely used. I suggest that we retain the present structure of the book and the present material in each chapter, unless a good argument can be presented to justify a change. I do not think that any section of chapter should be rewritten unless there is such an argument.

  Also, I do not think that we should adopt the policy of rewriting the book in the way that a mathematician would – that is, of deriving early in the book (by matrix methods, say) some valuable theorems, and then making later discussions as succinct as possible with use of these theorems. Instead I favor deriving the theorems at the place where they are used. For example, you suggest revising the discussion of many-electron atoms by basing it upon previously derived theorems; I should prefer to have the theorems derived here.

  You also suggest doing first and second order perturbation theory and degenerate theory in the same formulation. I think that there is an advantage to taking these up in succession, for the sake of clarity and emphasis, even though the treatment is less efficient.

  I suggest that you check through the chapters and suggest deletions, changes, and additions.

  We have agreed that something about matrices and general quantum mechanics should be introduced rather early. I think that your suggestion of a brief discussion of simple experiments showing duality of matter and light, uncertainty principle, complementarity, etc., may be introduced early, and suggest the end of Chapter 2 and the beginning of Chapter 3 as the proper place.

  In Chapter 12 you suggest leaving out the Burrau treatment. I think that this treatment should be retained, partially because of its historical significance, but also because it involves the introduction of confocal elliptic coordinates.

  You also suggest leaving out the treatment of the helium molecule ion, the interaction of two normal helium atoms, and the discussion of the one-electron bond, the electron-pair bond, and the three-electron bond. These matters seem to me to be important.

  Your suggestions about other topics – virial theorem and applications, Feynman theorem and applications, solid state theory, book list – seem to me to be excellent. I agree that probably the section on statistical mechanics should be deleted.

  Linus Pauling:W

  cc: Professor Wilson

• Telegram from N. E. Thompson, Shell Development Company, to LP RE: Gordon E. Moore has applied for employment with Shell and has stated that he worked for LP as a graduate assistant. Requests information regarding Moore's technical ability, originality, supervisory ability, cooperativeness, and character. [Telegram from LP to Thompson August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]

• Flyer: Los Feliz Summer Forum, Los Angeles, August 10, 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.154]
• Letter form LP to Richard D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene RE: Thanks Morgan for a year's subscription to Children Limited. Discusses the work on hemoglobin of phenylketonurics that he is getting started on. [Letter from Morgan to Children Limited August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.13]
• Letter from LP to Col. S. C. Guillan, T.D., Secretary, The Institute of Metals, to LP RE: Has considered when he might be able to write a review on "Bonding in Metals" for Metallurgical Reviews. Feels that it might be possible to prepare a summary of his own relevant work, but it seems that this would not be satisfactory. Pleased to hear that they are seeking another author to write on the topic. [Letter from Guillan to LP August 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, RE: Has several questions regarding the material Lein sent a few days ago regarding the binding of alkyl isocyanide. [Letters from Lein to LP August 17, 1955, September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
• Letter from LP to Dr. C.W. Shilling, Special Assistant to the Director, Division of Biology and Medicine, Atomic Energy Commission, RE: Pleased to learn about Shilling's new job at the Atomic Energy Commission. Hopes that Shilling will visit Pasadena someday. [Letter from Shilling to LP August 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J.O. Clayton, American Chemical Society, RE: Expenses in connection with his talk before the California Section of the ACS amounted to $64. Pleased to see the members of the California Section again. [Letter from Wulf to Clayton June 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.20]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Norman Molomut, RE: Glad that Molomut has written to the President of the AAAS. LP is also disturbed by the arrangements for the meetings in Atlanta. However, he has become involved in so many activities that he cannot find the time to do anything effective about this matter. [Letter from Molomut to Beadle August 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
• Letter from LP to Oliver Grummitt, Western Reserve University, RE: Thanks Grummitt for the invitation but he will not be able to attempt another talk in the East because his schedule is already so full. [Letter from Grummit to LP August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from Mrs. C. W. Bissell, Haskins Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests one or two copies of the Prather Lectures on Biology for 1954-55 which were delivered at Harvard University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
• Letter from Professor Felix Haurowitz, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, to LP RE: Upon his return, found LP's letter inviting him to speak on molecular complementariness in antigen-antibody systems. Finds he has no conflicts on October 28-29. Has not yet received the formal invitation from Dr. Shinn, but spoke with Shinn in Brussels regarding the conference. Would like to receive a tentative program. [Letter from Haurowitz to LP August 6, 1955, Letter from LP to Haurowitz August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Manuscript: "A New World Through Chemistry," Speech delivered at Los Feliz Summer Forum, 8:15 PM, Baces Hall, Los Angeles. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.21]
• Newspaper Advertisement: Los Feliz Summer Forum, Los Angeles, August 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.163]
• Newspaper Advertisement: Los Feliz Summer Forum, Los Angeles, Publication Unknown, August 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.163]

• Letter from Dr. Fred J. Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, to LP RE: Believes that he can send the answers before he takes off on his travels. Assumes that LP wants answers only and will send no more unless LP so advises. Describes his travel plans. Will arrive in Pasadena in January. [Letters from LP to Allen August 23, 1955, August 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
• Letter from Dr. George R. Seidel, Chairman, Gordon Research Textile Conference, to LP RE: The chemists of Wilmington enjoyed LP's talk. Invites LP to speak at the Gordon Research Textile Conference in New Hampshire during the week of July 12-16, 1956. Discusses possible lecture times. This will be the Silver Anniversary of the Gordon Conference, so hopes to have LP and a man from abroad as honorary speakers. Cannot completely cover LP's transportation expenses. Hopes that LP might be planning a trip east around this time. [Letter from LP to Seidel August 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Joseph M. McDaniel, Jr, Secretary, the Ford Foundation, to Mr. A. H. Walter, Contract Administrator, Caltech, cc: LP, RE: Sends acknowledgment of the receipt of the application submitted. [Letter from Walter to Secretary August 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.1]
• Letter from LP to Joe B. Holmes, Manager, Technical Recruiting, Western Region, General Electric Co., RE: Thanks Holmes for sending him a copy of the General Electric College Lab Book for 1955-56. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
• Letter from LP to Mary Frances Chadderdon, Long Beach Liberal Forum Committee, The Unitarian Church, RE: Unable to accept the invitation to speak before the Long Beach Liberal Forum. Will be busy in October, making two trips east and lecturing in between at Caltech. Will be away from Pasadena on the dates in January and February which Chadderdon suggested. Suggests that he might be able to participate in the Forum next year. [Letter from Chadderdon to LP August 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
• Letter from LP to Professor J.G. Kirkwood, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, RE: Pleased that Kirkwood will be able to participate in the symposium on Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity. Thanks Kirkwood for repeating his invitation to lecture at Yale, but doubts that he can do so in the coming months, as he has already made so many engagements. [Letter from Kirkwood to LP August 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from Professor G. N. Ramachandran, Editor, Current Science, A. C. College of Technology, India, to LP RE: Current Science has been serving as a medium for the publication of the latest developments in pure and applied science in India for more than two decades. In an effort to expand the scope and sphere of the publication, they are soliciting articles from leading scientists in each field. Requests that LP send an article on any subject which he currently interests him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Individual Correspondence. (Rabinowitch - Randall)), #326.4]
• Telegram from LP to N. E. Thompson, Shell Development Company, RE: Dr. Gordon E. Moore is an excellent all-around physical chemist, as well as a good experimenter with theoretical knowledge, insight, and originality. Has a fine character and personality. LP has no information about Moore's supervisory ability, but would expect him to be good. [Telegram from Thompson to LP August 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]

• Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, California Institute of Technology, to Dr. Fred Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University RE: Needs to know the approximate dates of Allen's planned stay at Cal Tech, so as to process his honorary appointment as Research Associate of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred, 5.4]
• Letter from Dr. Allan D. Bass, Secretary, Medical Sciences Section, American Association for the Advancement of Science, to LP RE: Has received LP's nomination of Dr. Harvey Itano for the Theobald Smith Award. The nomination was in perfect order. Will notify LP once the committee makes its decision. [Memo from Wulf to "LL" August 19, 1955, Letter from LP to Bass September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Individual Correspondence. (Ibers - Itano)), #181.5]
• Letter from Esther Everett Lape, Member in Charge, The American Foundation Studies, to LP RE: Sending the orienting chapters to LP and to the committee of consultants. Hopes that LP will find references to his own views and work accurate. Lists the sections which reference his work. The outline of contents of both volumes is enclosed, so LP may select and request any chapter to be sent to him for review. [Letter from Lape July 29, 1955, Letter from LP to Lape September 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Noyes D. Smith, Jr., Chairman, API Clay Clay Project Review Committee, Shell Development Company, RE: Interested to read Smith's suggestion that he carry out work directed toward understanding the mechanisms of transformations occurring during the development of clay-type layer lattice silicates for the API. For a few years around 1930, Caltech studied the silicate minerals and determined the structure of kaolinite, mica, chlorite, and some others. However, Caltech has not continued work in this field. Believes that it would not be wise for Caltech to compete with able investigators who have been devoting themselves to this work. Thus, LP will not be preparing a proposal. [Letter from Smith, Jr. to LP August 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Peter Pauling to LP RE: Peter update his father on his research. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder 42.2]

  26 August 1955

  Dear Pa

  I am supposed to do the orthorhombic P2, 2, 2, 4 molecule form. I think projections are not of much value, but we shall see.

  love,

  Peter

  [Postcard]

• Letter from Richard T. Arnold, Program Administrator, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Inc., to LP RE: Alfred P. Sloan announced a new program for Basic Research in Physical Science to be carried out under the sponsorship of the Foundation. The principal and accrued interest will be spent during an experimental period of approximately ten years. Seeking outstanding academic people whose research efforts could be substantially enhanced by a limited sum of money. Requests that LP give names of anyone who might fit this category. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from Richard T. Jones to LP RE: Hopes to arrange an interview with LP regarding further training and preparation for a career in medical or basic science research. Plans to graduate in June 1956 from the University of Oregon Medical School with an M.D. and an M.S. degree in physiology and biochemistry. Will be in the Los Angeles area on September 21, 22, and 23. [Letter from LP to Jones August 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Individual Correspondence. (Johnson - Jukes), #190.6]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Evaluation of A in D(x)=D1-A log n and calculations regarding Trimethylindium and hexamethyldialuminum pp.48-49. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 19R]

• Check from AHP to Safeway Stores for $15.71. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from Professor K. Weisner, Chemistry Dept., University of New Brunswick, to LP RE: Weisner appreciated LP's hospitality during his visit to Caltech. [Letter from LP to Weisner September 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]

• Check from LP Pearl M. Jordan for $210.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Handwritten note written by LP [signed by Pearl M. Jordan and Miss Peggy Holland], RE: Agrees that LP and AHP will loan $12,000 to Mrs. Pearl M. Jordan and Miss Peggy Holland at 4.8% interest to be used to pay off their present loans. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.036]
• Handwritten note written by LP [signed by Pearl M. Jordan and Miss Peggy Jean Holland] to the gentlemen at the Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association, RE: Authorize LP to investigate their loan No. 14C40203, make all payments on interest and principal, and the receive all documents relating to the loan. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.036]
• Letter from Alex Rich, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Describes a model he has constructed with Francis Crick of polyglycine. Also includes several pictures of the model. [Letter from LP to Rich September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 28R]
• Letter from Dr. Alexander Rich, Cavendish Laboratory, Physics Dept. University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Read an article on polyglycine II, a new form of polypeptide, in the August 27th issue of Nature. Rich and Francis Crick developed the idea of using a 3-fold screw axis with polyglycine, thereby forming a series of parallel polypeptides connected by an infinite network of hydrogen bonds normal to the axis. Found that they could build such a model and that it would fit the experimental data. Describes the model in numerical detail. Informed Banford of the results; he plans to visit later this week. RNA work is going along well and Rich will write about it in another letter. [Letter from Rich to LP August 8, 1955, Letter from LP to Rich September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Individual Correspondence. (Reynolds - Riley)), #329.3]

• Check from AHP to Beatrice Wright for $4.50. [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 Herman Keller for $28.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from B. Caminita[?] for Leo A. Shinn, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: The Biological Sciences Division of the Office of Naval Research has referred LP's renewal request for contract Nonr 220(05) to the Contract Division for negotiation. [Letter from Walter to ONR July 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963), Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
• Letter from Dr. Irvin Fuhr, Executive Secretary, Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry Study Section, Division of Research Grants, National Institute of Health, to LP RE: At their next meeting, the Section will be considering the grant application of Ephraim Katchalsi, Weizmann Institute of Science. Requests that LP review the enclosed application, paying particular attention to a given list of points, as well as considering the application in light of the policy for making foreign grants. Requests that LP type his reply on the enclosed Colitho sheets. The Section will meet on September 16; requests that LP's reply arrive no later than September 8. [Letter from LP to Fuhr, September (general)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Organizational Correspondence. (National Institute of Health)), #285.3]
• Letter from LP to Peter Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.2]

  29 August 1955

  Dear Peter:

  I enclose a page of material that I have sent to Fankuchen, to be added to our manuscript. Let me know if you have any questions about it.

  I am interested to hear about Kendrew's success in adding the mercuric tetraiodide ion to sperm whale myoglobin. I agree that the thorough study of these crystals might well be a satisfactory thesis problem for you. It has the advantage over the alpha helix problem that Kendrew and Perutz are experienced in the job, and that by working hard you can be sure of getting something reasonably definite in the way of results during the year.

  Crellin continues to do very well in his work as draftsman. He has worked steadily, and his drawings have improved in style. During the last two weeks he has had to put in several hours holding Gus with the fence. The fence is completed now, except that it has net yet been trimmed off at the top - Gus will do that this week. Mama and I think that it looks fine, considerably better than the section that had been put up earlier. I am going to have Gus make some improvements in this section.

  I have not got so much work done during the last month as I had expected. I have thought about changes to be made in Chapter 2 of The Nature of the Chemical Bond, and have made a number of decisions, but have not yet rewritten the chapter. I got out a manuscript that I wrote in June, on "Why Is Hydrofluoric Acid a Weak Acid?" and have polished it up for publication. I am going to send it to the Journal of Chemical Education, and will include it almost verbatim in the new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond.

  Martin Karplus has been here for a week, and we have talked about what he needs to do toward revising our Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Bright Wilson and I are hoping that he will do most of the work. We do not want it to be changed greatly in character.

  Ken Hedberg has finally accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Oregon State College, Corvallis. I think that he and Lisa will have to leave in two or three weeks.

• Letter from LP to Professor I. Fankuchen, Editor, Acta Crystallographica, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Encloses a one-page addendum to be added to the manuscript "On the Valence and Atomic Size of Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth in Alloys" which was recently submitted for publication. Also encloses a page with five references to Bridgeman. [Letter from LP to Fankuchen July 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.4]
• Letter from Professor Raymond M. Fuoss, Chemistry Dept., Yale University, to LP RE: Regrets to say that since his letter of August 5, Fuoss has found that his schedule is going to be so heavy that he cannot prepare the review lecture which LP requested. Hopes that this allows sufficient time to find a substitute before the symposium. Klotz would do an excellent job speaking on ionic interactions in polyelectrolytes. [Letter from Fuoss to LP August 5, 1955, Telegram from Fuoss to LP September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from T. C. Bronaugh to Caltech RE: Bronaugh has chronic leukemia and thought he had heard that Caltech was conducting leukemia research. Requests advice on treatments other than radiation, such as a drug called Myleran. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]

• Check from LP to Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles for $3,347.16. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. B.L. Kabacoff. [Letter from Kabacoff to LP, August (general)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]

  30 August 1955

  Dr. B. L. Kabacoff

  5351 West Oxford Street

  Philadelphia 31, Pa.

  Dear Dr. Kabacoff:

  In answer to your suggestion that I prepare an article explaining the resonance controversy for the readers of the AAScW Newsletter, I have to say that I do not think that I could necessarily do a good job. I have tried to understand the arguments presented by the Russian writers, but without success. It seems to me that the whole argument - that is, the Russian criticism of the theory of resonance, rests upon a misunderstanding, or perhaps a series of misunderstandings, and that there really is no basis whatever for the criticism of the theory.

  Dr. Murray Vernon King of the Protein Research Project, Brooklyn Polytechnic, has been trying to arrange to have a series of articles written, one by a Russian chemist, presenting the arguments against the theory of resonance, one by me, and a summarizing one by Professor Coulson. So far, however, he has not succeeded in getting the article from the Russian chemist - this was to he prepared first, in order that I might have it in writing a rebuttal.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling:W

• Letter from LP to Dr. Frank D. White, Biochemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, RE: Accepts invitation to deliver the Annual Merck Lecture. Suggests that it be held in the last week of March. [Letters from White to LP August 23, 1955, September 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Fred J. Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, RE: Allen was correct: LP wants only the answers. Suggests that Allen indicate when an answer has been taken from the first edition's answer sheet. Allen should not worry if he cannot finish providing answers for the first ten chapters before he leaves on his travels. LP will finish the job. Looking forward to seeing Allen in January. [Letter from Allen to LP August 25, 1955, Letter from LP to Allen August 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Harden M. McConnell, Shell Development Co., RE: Cannot think of any way to proceed in the matter of the two professors of chemistry, MR and RZ, which McConnell mentions in his letter. The attitude of Caltech is that if a foreign scientist coming to the U.S. has the appropriate training and experience, Caltech will extend an invitation to him. Judging from McConnell's letter, this step could not be taken with MR and RZ. Handwritten note in the upper-right margin says that McConnell's letter was destroyed because it was marked "private and confidential." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (McClure - McMillan)), #245.2]
• Letter from LP to Jim Grady, KCBS RE: Suggests that the Federation of American Scientists might be helpful in providing information about the danger of atomic fallout as well as other atomic problems. Gives the address for the Federation. [Letter from Grady to LP August 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
• Letter from LP to Kurt Nassau RE: Would be glad to see Nassau when he comes to visit Pasadena. Plans to be in Pasadena in September, but will be away October 7-17. Describes the specific fields of research available at Caltech. [Letter from Nassau to LP August 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. C. W. Bissell RE: Has not prepared a manuscript on the Prather Lectures that he delivered at Harvard University. Plans to write up this material during the next year or two, and it will be published by the Princeton University Press. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. George Steres RE: Pleased to learn about Mrs. Steres' son and the possibility that he might attend Caltech. Has included his name of the list of people to receive the Caltech Catalogue. Summarizes the requirements for admission. It is too late for Mrs. Steres' son to apply for the 1955-56 school year. Suggests that he attend junior college for a year or two and then apply to Caltech. [Letter from Steres to LP August 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Peter Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.2]

  30 August 1955

  Dear Peter:

  The gown and bonnet have arrived, but we have had to pay duty on them because the Pasadena post office has lost your customs declaration form. The customs officer with whom I talked in Los Angeles said that it was fatal to send the form into the post office before the package arrives - that we should have kept it, to show when the package got here.

  I enclose a form that you must fill out, in order that we may get reimbursement of the duty that has been paid. Will you do this at once, and return it to me? I haven't yet seen the outfit (I haven't gone back to the post office to pay the duty and get it}, and I am looking forward very much to opening the package. I finally got around to answering Victor's letter. Give our love to him and Tess when you see them.

  Theorell sent me his manuscript (also photographs of the model) some months ago. He had made the model with some Dural units that I had given him. I think that a thorough-going job on the orthorhombic sperm whale myoglobin, using the mercuric iodide complex, would be fine for your thesis research. It is straightforward, and offers the possibility of something really significant.

  Love from

  Linus Pauling:w

• Letter from LP to Professor Felix Haurowitz, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, RE: Pleased to hear that Haurowitz will be able to speak on molecular complementariness in antigen-antibody systems at the Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity Symposium. Will send a copy of the tentative program as soon as it becomes available. [Letter from Haurowitz to LP August 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.24]
• Letter from LP to Professor Hans Nowotny, Division of Mineral Technology, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Shall be pleased to have Nowotny visit Caltech during the week of September 12 - 19. Wonders if he would like a reservation at the Athenaeum. [Letters from Nowotny to LP, August (general), September 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
• Letter from LP to Secretary to Dr. Detlev Bronk, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research RE: Asks the secretary to wire Bronk's European mail and cable addresses because it is essential that he contact him. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969: Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
• Letter from Paul Weiss, Chairman, Biology Council, Division of Biology and Agriculture, National Academy of Sciences, to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Thanks Lape for the proofs of the upcoming publication. Greatly impressed by the skill and wisdom with which the volumes have been compiled and written. The Institute of Animal Resources is mentioned, and Weiss finds it amusing that the American Medical Association has repeatedly refused to support this Institute, even though most its benefits accrue to medical, research, testing, and assaying. Proofs are remarkably free of errors. Requests proofs of the chapter on cancer. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
• Letter from Professor R.E. Rundle, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, to LP RE: Invites LP to deliver the W.F. Coover Lecture, sponsored by the Ames Section of the American Chemical Society, anytime from January through May 1956. Hopes LP can fit it into one of his eastern trips. Both Rundle and his wife enjoyed the garden party at LP's home when they visited. [Letter from LP to Rundle September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
• Postcard from Leo A. Shinn, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Acknowledges recipe of two copies of the manuscript "Calculated Form Factors for the 18-Residue 50Turn α-Helix." [Letter from LP to ONR August 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963: Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Search for solid solutions in several reactions pp. 14. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 18R]

• Check from AHP to Tom Matsumoto for $70.00. [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, August 31, 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 Clark Foreman, Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at their Bill of Rights Dinner on December 15. Planning to hold the dinner in the Carnival Room of the Capitol Hotel. Requests a speech on the effect of freedom on the development of science. Chairman Strauss of the AEC seems to believe that the U.S. is likely to be surpassed by its rivals abroad in the development of science, yet he draws no connection from this to his treatment of Dr. Oppenheimer. Perhaps LP might do so. [Letter from LP to Foreman September 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1935-1956), #128.20]
• Letter from Dr. Samuel Soloveichik, Chemistry Dept., Yeshiva University, to LP RE: Encloses his manuscript entitled "Oxidation Stages of Organic Aliphatic Compounds" and requests LP's comments. Believes this paper may have some bearing on LP's theory of resonance. [Letter from LP to Soloveichik September 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Fred J. Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University RE: Thanks Allen for the answer sheet. Looks forward to receiving remaining answers. LP's note in margin says remaining answers have arrived. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred, 5.4] [Also filed under LP Books: College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition: #1955b.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. George R. Seidel, Public Relations Dept., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., RE: Unable to accept Seidel's invitation to speak at the Gordon Research Textile Conference next summer. Has already accepted an invitation to take part in a chemistry workshop in July on the Pacific coast. Does not have any plans to travel east at that time. Suggests that the matter remain open for a while, in case LP changes his plans. [Letter from Seidel to LP August 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital RE: Thanks Tarjan for his letter of August 23, 1955. LP has received the book of box and reprints and will return them soon. LP does not think it is necessary that he has the American Journal of Mental Deficiency or the Journal of Mental Science available to him in Pasadena and trusts that Tarjan will inform him if something especially interesting appears in one of those journals. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Murayama RE: Asks Murayama to test hemoglobin to determine the number of hemes and the amount of protein in order to check the hypothesis that one or two hemes are missing in the molecule. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 28R]
• Letter from LP to George A. Jervis, Department of Research, New York State Department of Mental Hygiene, RE: States he has become interested in mental deficiency and would like reprints of some of his papers. [Letter from Jervis to LP September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
• Letter from LP to Postmaster, Post Office, Pasadena, California, RE: On July 29, Peter Pauling mailed a customs declaration to the Postmaster. It referred to a package sent by mail containing a doctor's gown and bonnet of Cambridge University. The East Pasadena Branch Post Office informed LP that the package could be obtained upon payment of duty. LP was also told that the customs declaration was not on hand. Request that a copy of the customs declaration be sent to the East Pasadena Post Office in order that LP may collect the package for his son, who has now returned to England. [2 copies] [Letter from Almond to Pauling July 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
• Letter from LP to Professor H.C. Longuet-Higgins, Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, RE: Pleased to have received the reprint of Longuet-Higgins' paper on hexaborides, especially the corrections to the paper. LP cannot find his old calculations about the hexaboride crystals. Hoard has written to LP that he has made a refinement of the structure determination of B4C and has shown without doubt that the structure is essentially correct. Has obtained values for the interatomic distances and reduced probably errors. Believes that the essentially empirical interpretation of the interatomic distances is trustworthy. Cites a particular sentence in the paper that he does not understand. Skeptical about calculations showing that there is a strong overlap between the valency orbitals of non-adjacent boron atoms. [Letter from Longuet-Higgins to LP August 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle), #218.1]
• Letter from LP to Professor LS Penrose, The Galton Laboratory, University College, RE: Says he is interested in mental deficiency and asks if he would send a reprint of his paper on mongolism as well as other reprints of papers in this field. Sends a copy of the Harvey Lecture. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
• Letter from LP to Professor Marvin Armstrong, Laboratory for the Study of Hereditary and Metabolic Disorders, University of Utah College of Medicine, RE: Asks for some copies of papers on phenylketonuria and encloses copy of his Harvey Lecture on the abnormal hemoglobins. [Letter from Armstrong to LP September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
• Letter from LP to Richard T. Jones RE: Expects to be in Pasadena on September 21, 22, and 23. Telephone or write his secretary if 10 AM on September 22 is unsatisfactory. [Letters from Jones to LP August 26, 1955, September 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Johnson - Jukes), #190.6]
• Letter from LP to Valerie Cowie, Fountain Hospital, RE: States he read with interest the paper on phenylpyruvic oligophrenia and asks if it would be possible to have a reprint. [Letter from Cowie to LP September 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
• Letter from LP to the Secretary, Division of Experimental Radiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, RE: Says he is interested in the subject of the paper "Some Peculiarities of Amino Acid Metabolism in Infancy and Early Childhood" and asks if he could receive a reprint. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.6]
• Research Notebook of LP RE: Van der Waals forces and biological specificity pp. 15. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 18R]