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November
  • Letter from Dr. B.L. Kabacoff to LP RE: At the recent national meeting of the AAScW, Dr. Melba Phillips suggested that LP might be interested in writing an article on "Science in Asia." Wonders if LP would be willing to write 1000-2000 words on this subject. [Letter from LP to Kabacoff November 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from Dr. L.J. Rather, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP RE: Learned from Dr. Richard Lippman of LP's interest in the application of critical theory to medical problems. Encloses a prospectus for an elective course along these lines for medical students. Received fairly favorable response from faculty, though many said they did not know what Rather was talking about. Sixteen fourth year students signed up, and Rather will begin the class in January 1956. Has obtained money for a small collection of books. Has sent Dr. Lippman a copy of the bibliography for the course. Rather encloses reprint of his article "Krankheit und Lasion," which is related to the course. [Letter from LP to Rather November 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Professor W.J. Moore, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, to LP RE: Wonders if Caltech accepts female graduate students in chemistry. The best student in the senior class this year is a woman and she is interested in physical chemistry. [Letter from LP to Moore November 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.14]
  • Memo from LP to R. Marsh, RE: Proline Ring Dimensions from Alexander Rich. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Individual Correspondence. (Reynolds - Riley)), #329.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Bureau Chief Questioned in Passport Row," Publication Unknown, November 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.165]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Centennial Convocation," Poly Men, November 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.38]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Passport Refusal Challenge Upheld," Publication Unknown, November 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical; (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.165]
  • Note to accompany a check [check missing], RE: States that the check represents a share of a partial distribution of the profits of Publishers' Book Service. Says not to report this income in 1955 and in December, 1956 they will be notified of the exact amount to report on their 1956 returns as income. Handwritten note by LP: "$800.00 rc'd Nov. 1955." [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.009]
  • Pamphlet: "On the Viscosity of Hemoglobin solution" by Takao Nakamura, reprinted from The Journal of Biochemistry. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Recommendation from LP for Jay Arthur Glasel RE: LP strongly recommends Glasel for a Fulbright award to study in Norway. [Letter from Glasel to LP October 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Reprinted in: Proceedings of International Wool Textile Research Conference (Australia) (1955): B176 [Filed under LP Publications: 1955p.6]
  • The structure of tussah silk fibroin (with a note on the structure of β-poly-L- alanine). Acta Crystallographica. 8 (November 1955): 710-715. [Richard E. Marsh, Robert B. Corey, and Linus Pauling]

November 1  (Detroit, MI)

November 2  (Chicago, IL)

November 3  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Itinerary: National Academy of Sciences, C.J.T [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. David Pressman, Director of Cancer Research in Biochemistry, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, to LP RE: Enjoyed symposium in Washington. Appreciated the opportunity to talk with LP and others. Will be presenting similar material on the use of antibodies in determining the configurations important for biological specificity for a hospital staff meeting, as well as at the University of Buffalo's Chemistry Department seminar. Plans to arrive in California on December 22nd and leave right after New Year's. Would appreciate it if LP could make arrangements for his lodgings during that period. Hopes to have the anti-Xp` antibodies manuscript completed by then so that he and LP can work on it. The antiserum used in the study was prepared at Caltech; has only had the chance to use it since arriving at Roswell Park. The work will be published jointly with Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Individual Correspondence. (Polunin - Pritikin)), #309.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Ellsworth C. Dougherty, Physiology Dept., School of Medicine, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Recalls LP's 1948 visit to Dr. Victor Nigon's laboratory in Paris. LP went there on the request of the Guggenheim Foundation to ascertain the status of Dougherty's work there. Describes his continued collaboration with Nigon since then. Encloses a letter which he recently received from Nigon. Requests that LP address his reply to Dougherty, and then Dougherty will reply to Nigon in his own words. [Letter from Nigon to Dougherty October 11, 1955, Letter from LP to Dougherty November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from J.R. Bradburn, President, ElectroData Corporation, to LP RE: Regarding the subject of performing computing work on crystals, Bradburn has asked Dr. Brock to consult with Dr. Pasternak to obtain an effective procedure for the completion of Dr. Pasternak's work on the leucylprolylglcine crystal. Brock and Pastenak were initially delayed, but they have since arrived at an arrangement for the completion of the work. ElectroData would like to be of maximum assistance to Caltech; let them know if there is anything else they can do. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
  • Note from LP to himself RE: States thoughts about the complex discussed in The Crystal Structure of an Ethylene-Palladium Chloride Complex as being a dimer. [Filed under LP Science: Box #10.003, Folder #3.8]
  • Receipt from California Institute of Technology to LP for $0.77. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]

November 4  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Check from AHP to Pearl M. Jordan for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Itinerary: National Academy of Sciences, C.J.T [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dael Wolfle, Administrative Secretary, Science, to LP RE: Encloses a manuscript by Labaw and Wyckoff entitled "The Crystal Structure of the Turnips Yellows Virus Protein" for LP's judgment. Encloses comment form. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Leonard Hamilton, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, to LP RE: Assumes from LP's silence on the subject that it was not worthwhile to make a complete structure determination of 6-mercaptopurine. Encloses a reprint from a Cancer Chemotherapy issue of CA. [Letter from LP to Hamilton November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Brother Benignus, C.S.C., Head of Science Dept., Notre Dame High School, RE: Pleased to hear about Notre Dame's Science Club and the plans to invite various scientists to speak at its meetings. Unable to give a speech this year, but could perhaps do so next year. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David T. Smith, School of Medicine, Duke University, RE: Gives permission for Smith to reproduce some figures from his article in Endeavor, provided that permission is granted by Endeavor. [Letter from Smith to LP October 31, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Friedrich Helfferich, Max Planck Institute for Physical Chemistry, Germany, RE: Satisfied with the translation of the preface and with the last minute changes. Looking forward to seeing the published book. [Letter from Helfferich to LP October 29, 1955, Letter from LP to Helfferich December 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Howard R. Bierman, City of Hope Medical Center, RE: Interested to read the manuscript entitled "The Influence of Histamine upon the Circulating Leukocyte Level in Patients with the Leukemias." LP does not know much about the subject; therefore he is unable to provide any significant comment. Returns copy of the manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.9]
  • Letter from LP to J.R. Bradburn, ElectroData Corporation, RE: Pleased to learn of the decision to have Dr. Brock consult with Dr. Pasternak to obtain an effective procedure for the completion of the work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
  • Letter from LP to Leon Lukaszewski, Audio-Digest Foundation, RE: Thanks Lukaszewski for his letter and for the references to papers relating to sickle cell anemia. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Paul A. Beck, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois, RE: Has typed his manuscript of the talk he delivered at the ASM Symposium. Hopes to check through the manuscript in the next few days. Will send it to Beck next week. [Letter from Beck to LP November 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.22]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Looks forward to hearing the decision about The Structure of Line Spectra. The royalty is fifteen percent of the list price. Suggests that this be split equally between Dr. Goudsmit and LP. Wonders if it is worthwhile to publish as a paper-back. [Letter from Freeman to LP October 31, 1955, Letter from Schaefer to LP November 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (The Structure of Line Spectra), #1930b.6]
  • Letter from Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Pleased to see LP last Wednesday. LP should refer to Wall's letter of August 11 when making his lecture schedule. Again asks whether LP would like to the lectures published in monograph form. Requests a glossy photo of LP. [Letter from Wall to LP August 11, 1955, Letter from LP to Wall January 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Letter from Professor Joshua Lederberg, Genetics Dept., University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Lederberg has heard LP say that intermolecular forces in crystallization are based on self-complementarity rather than a system of attraction of like structures. Puzzled by this argument. Given two molecular species A and B, wonders on what basis is it more likely that A will be complementary to A than to B. Wonders why glucose is a closer complementary fit on glucose than on galactose. Wonders if self-complementarity is unique to compounds of biological interest. Appreciated LP's speech in which he alluded to Landsteinerian vs. Paulingian experimental logics. [Letter from LP to Lederberg January 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Lederberg - Lewis, E.B.)), #215.1]
  • Letter from Raymond R. Edwards of the University of Arkansas to LP RE: Inquires as to whether LP would give a lecture at the university in the future for a lecture series. [Letter from LP to Edwards January 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Program: The Swedish Club of Los Angeles First Annual Awards Banquet, Honoring the Memory of Alfred Nobel, Los Angeles, November 4, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.160]
  • Review by LP regarding "A Chemical Model of Drug Action." [Letter from Wolfle to LP October 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.6]

November 5
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, to LP RE: Encloses publisher's leaflet describing the report Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. Will send the entire report within the next few weeks. Report received praise from Albert Deutsch. Sorry that LP will not be attending The American Foundation's dinner to promote the purpose of the report. [Letters from Lape to LP October 1, 1955, November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]

November 6
  • Letter from Dr. Albert V. Baez, Physics Dept., University of Redlands, to LP RE: Would like to discuss with LP the possibility of a western group of members of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science (SSRS). Has recently accepted post of Chairman of the Educational Division. Has not yet received the full list of members, so does not know whether LP is a member. Has thought of printing Victor Paschkis' article "The Scientist's Responsibility: A Pacifist View" as a pamphlet in a series issued by SSRS. Request LP's comments. Invites LP to attend Hans Thirring's speech on November 7. [Letter from LP to Baez November 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]

November 7

November 8
  • Letter from Dr. Paul Brock, Manager, Technical Service Bureau, ElectroData, to LP, RE: Brock and Pasternak have conferred on the continuance of the analysis of the leucylprolylglycine crystal. Agreed that the demonstration computer laboratory will be available to Pasternak on certain dates in November and December. If additional time is needed, it can be arranged. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Richard L. Masland, Research Director, National Association for Retarded Children, to LP RE: Dr. Leonard Duhl mentioned that LP was interested in mental health retardation, particularly in the search for biochemical abnormalities in such patients. Masland wonders whether they should begin to apply the data about the intermediary metabolism to a study of retarded individuals through a mass screening process. Would like to discuss this question and other related problems with LP. Encloses his itinerary for the next few months. Suggests that either he visit LP or LP visit him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from Julio E. Revollo Acosta to LP RE: Requests autograph. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Telegram from Herbert T. Rosenfeld to LP RE: Six Los Angeles chapters of the American Humanist Association invite LP to share the platform with Paul Blanshard on December 6 on the subject of "Book Burning: The Right to Read." [Telegram from LP to Rosenfeld November 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]

November 9

November 10

November 11
  • Check from AHP to Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $26.94. [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 #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to National Parks Association for $6.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $312.98. [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 $46.93. [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 Journal of Chemical Education for $13.50. [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 Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Paul A. Beck, University of Illinois, RE: Encloses a copy of LP's manuscript entitled "The Electronic Structure of Metals and Alloys" to be published in a book by the American Society of Metals. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.6]
  • Letter from California Institute of Technology to LP, RE: Check from Foundation to LP for $861.04 for payment due to LP as a result of the royalties received from A.O. Beckman license. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Cornel Lengyel to LP RE: A year ago, Lengyel prepared the draft of a script, subject to LP's approval, of a documentary film biography of LP. The project was necessarily postponed when LP left for Stockholm. Erven Jourdan would now like to produce the film whenever a schedule can be worked out that is mutually agreeable. If LP is interested, Lengyel requests that he send a note of inquiry to Jourdan. Encloses the jacket of a book which he co-authored. [Letter from LP to Jourdan November 30, 1955, Letter from LP to Lengyel November 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, to LP RE: Encloses two press stories which will be used to promote the ideas presented in Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. The shorter story will be sent to general newspapers; the longer one will be offered to editorial and science writers, book reviewers, medical and scientific publications. Encloses list of speakers for the dinner to promote the ideas presented in the report. [Letters from Lape to LP November 5, 1955, December 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from Herman J. Getzoff, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science to LP and AHP RE: Encloses two complimentary tickets for the annual dinner to be held at the Waldorf Astoria on December 1st. Asks LP to RSVP. [Letter from LP to Getzoff November 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ellsworth C. Dougherty, Physiology Dept., School of Medicine, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Pleased learn of Dougherty's continued collaboration with Professor Victor Nigon. LP and AHP may see Dougherty soon, as LP will be delivering lectures at Berkeley in January and February. As requested, describes his philosophical attitudes, which he says correspond closely with those held by Professor Einstein. Would describe himself as a scientific rationalist. Pleased by the suggestion that he be considered for the place left vacant by Einstein's death on the Committee of Honor of the Union Rationaliste. [Letter from Dougherty to LP November 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence), #287.22]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard Hamilton, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, RE: Still does not know whether it would be worthwhile to make a complete structure determination of 6-mercaptopurine. Gave the specimen to a post-doc who was unsuccessful in preparing suitable crystals for x-ray diffraction. Has asked another man to try. In a postscript, thanks Hamilton for the Cancer Chemotherapy issue of CA. [Letter from Hamilton to LP November 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. P.A. van der Meulen, School of Chemistry, Rutgers University, RE: Apologizes for the delay in answering Meulen's letter. Dr. Philip A. Vaughan's performance as a graduate student was outstanding. Since Vaughan has been at Rutgers, he has carried out several research projects with complete success. Vaughan should be classified among the leading group of able young scientists interested in x-ray crystallography. Supports Vaughan's promotion. [Letter from van der Meulen to LP October 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Brock, Technical Service Bureau, ElectroData Corporation, RE: Pleased that Dr. Pasternak will be allowed to use the demonstration computer laboratory on specified dates. This arrangement will allow for the preparation of a complete report, rather than just a partial one. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Per-Olov Lowdin, Quantum Chemistry Group, University of Uppsala, RE: Pleased to hear that Lowdin plans to stay in the United States for a few months, in connection with the Texas Conference. Wonders if it might be possible for Lowdin to give two lectures at Caltech and stay with them for one week. Would prefer if Lowdin visited between January 13 to February 13, or after February 26. LP has asked his secretary to send reprints of his papers on quantum chemistry to Lowdin. [Letters from Lowdin to LP October 5, 1955, November 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle)), #218.4]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Karl Bechert, RE: Pleased that LP will visit soon. Bechert will be away for a few days, would like to meet with LP upon his return. Invites LP to dinner with Bechert and his wife. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Robert E.L. Crane, Division of International Education, Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Education, RE: Apologizes for the delay in answering Crane's letter. Will be pleased to host Aamund Salveson on December 12. [Letters from Crane to LP October 5, 1955, November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Typescript: "The Electronic Structure of Metals and Alloys," for publication in a book by the American Society for Metals. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.6]

November 12
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

November 13  (Washington, D.C.)

November 14  (Washington, D.C.)

November 15
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $11.20. [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 #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Quinton-Schooley [Pest Control Service] for $43.00. [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 #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Service League for California Institute of Technology 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]
  • Correspondence: from Vincent du Vigneaud, [re: congratulations for Nobel Prize] November 15, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.125]
  • Letter from Dr. Andreas B. Rechnitzer, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, to LP RE: Disappointed to have missed the symposium on "Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity." The AIBS Bulletin, containing the announcement of the symposium, did not arrive until November. Wonders if the contents of the program will be published, and if so, wonders how he can obtain a copy. [Letter from LP to Rechnitzer November 17, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Crane Brinton, Chairman, Society of Fellows, Harvard University, to Sir RE: The Senior Fellows of the Society of Fellows will hold elections for Junior Fellowships early in 1956. Encloses a small leaflet which sets forth the scope and purpose of these fellowships. Requests nominations for Junior Fellows. In the margin, LP writes: "Carl, any suggestions?" and Carl answers: "I know of no one that I would care to recommend." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Kendall Emerson, Jr., Assistant Dean, Harvard Medical School, RE: Writes at the request of Howard L. Rosenfeld, who is seeking admission to medical school. Does not know Rosenfeld well, but has interviewed him. Rosenfeld is a fine-looking young man, with the ability to speak clearly and fluently. Rosenfeld wishes to pursue a clinical career, rather than a research one. He possesses sound knowledge of elementary organic and inorganic chemistry, but has not taken calculus. LP believes Rosenfeld is well-qualified with respect to general intelligence and personality for admission to medical school. [Letter from LP to Rosenfeld October 25, 1955, Letter from LP to Entrance Counselor November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Entrance Counselor, University of Chicago, RE: Writes at the request of Howard L. Rosenfeld, who is seeking admission to medical school. Does not know Rosenfeld well, but has interviewed him. Rosenfeld is a fine-looking young man, with the ability to speak clearly and fluently. Rosenfeld wishes to pursue a clinical career, rather than a research one. He possesses sound knowledge of elementary organic and inorganic chemistry, but has not taken calculus. LP believes Rosenfeld is well-qualified with respect to general intelligence and personality for admission to medical school. [Letter from LP to Emerson, Jr. November 15, 1955, Letter from LP to Johnson November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Hazel B. Johnson, Admissions Office, University of California Medical Center, RE: Writes at the request of Howard L. Rosenfeld, who is seeking admission to medical school. Does not know Rosenfeld well, but has interviewed him. Rosenfeld is a fine-looking young man, with the ability to speak clearly and fluently. Rosenfeld wishes to pursue a clinical career, rather than a research one. He possesses sound knowledge of elementary organic and inorganic chemistry, but has not taken calculus. LP believes Rosenfeld is well-qualified with respect to general intelligence and personality for admission to medical school. [Letter from LP to Entrance Counselor November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Professor John Chipman, Metallurgy Dept., MIT, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at MIT's Metallurgy colloquium on December 20. The audience consists of MIT graduate students in Metallurgy with a sprinkling of visitors from other departments and from Harvard. Requests that LP let him know the title of the talk, any equipment needed, and where he can reach LP after his arrival in Boston. [Letter from LP to Chipman November 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, to LP RE: Invites LP to visit Oberlin in October 1956 and deliver a series of lectures under Meade Swing auspices. Offers $400 for the four lectures, which would be delivered over three days. Offers to cover travel expenses and provide an additional $100 if LP publishes the material. Suggests the second or third week of October for the lectures. [Letter from LP to Rogers November 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from Professor William E. McEwen, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, to LP RE: The chemistry department is in the process of the reviewing the course requirements for the Ph.D. degree, particularly for the minor program. Describes their requirements. Requests that LP describe the requirements for the minor program for Ph.D. students in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Caltech. [Letter from LP to McEwen November 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from Robert E.L. Crane, Division of International Education, Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Education, to LP RE: Has asked Aamund Salveson to write to LP directly concerning his visit to Caltech on December 12. [Letter from LP to Crane November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Fight Communism by Open Debates Instead of Legal Bans, Probers Told," The Washington Post and Times Herald. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Prof. Pauling Tells of Switch on Passport," New York Times, November 15, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Senators to Shift Federal Policy on Passports," Washington D.C. Evening Star, November 15, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.17]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

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November 17

November 18

November 19

November 21
  • Check from AHP to Poppy Cleaners for $4.03. [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 #75.5]
  • Check from LP to National Academy of Sciences for $7.50. [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 Arthur W. Galston, Yale University to LP RE: Writes LP after the many articles about LP's testimony before the Hennings Committee and to let him new that they are settled in their new quarters at the Josiah Willard Gibbs Research Center and he has one whole floor of the Biology wing. Apologizes for not saying farewell to LP before leaving Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Galston November 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: LP returns the papers for the four applicants; Drs. Arrhenius, Trueblood, Mislow, and Long. LP strongly recommends that all four receive a Fellowship. Encloses his recommendation for each applicant. [Letter from Moe to LP November 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor John Happel, Chairman, Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, New York University, RE: Caltech's Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has used oral exams in recent years for admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. program. Thus, he cannot send copies of the exams. [Letter from Happel to LP November 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Rogers for the invitation to visit Oberlin in October 1956 and deliver a series of lectures under the Meade Swing auspices. Tentatively accepts invitation. Suggests the third week in October. Would prefer not to prepare the lectures for publication. [Letters from Rogers to LP November 15, 1955, December 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from LP to Professor William E. McEwen, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, RE: As requested, summarizes the requirements about the minor for the Ph.D. degree in chemistry at Caltech. [Letter from McEwen to LP November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from LP to Robert W. McKinney, Corresponding Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, University of Kansas, RE: Looking forward to giving the E.C. Franklin Memorial Lecture on May 7. If it turns out that this date is unsatisfactory, LP will let them know. Suggests "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease," "The Structure of Proteins," or "Metallic Valence and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds" as possible titles for his lecture. [Letters from McKinney to LP November 14, 1955, December 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Newsletter Article: "U.S. Passport Policy Under Review," Federation of American Scientists Newsletter, November 21, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.32]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "A Propaganda Project!" Publication Unknown, November 21, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.33]

November 22

November 23
  • Check from AHP to The Museum Association 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 #75.5]
  • Letter from Alfred C. Ingersoll to Senator Thomas C. Hennings, Jr., Chairman, Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, RE: Attended a lecture given by LP as part of the Indian Science Congress in Baroda in January 1955. Earlier in the Congress, Prime Minister Nehru had expressed the hope that scientists would channel their efforts toward the promotion of world peace rather than the advancement of military technology. After LP gave his lecture on sickle-cell anemia, he remarked to the audience that countless U.S. scientists are working on problems which promote the peaceful development and welfare of all peoples. This statement was applauded wildly. An Indian friend remarked to Ingersoll that LP had, "done more tonight to dispel the notion that Americans are international war-mongers than have all the official releases through [the U.S.] State Department and U.S.I.S. publications." [Letter from LP to Ingersoll December 6, 1955, Letter from Hennings to LP December 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Howard R. Bierman, M.D., Director, City Hope Medical Center, to LP RE: Encloses four abstracts which have been submitted for presentation at the January meeting, as well as a protocol for the proposed research project. These items will be on the Research Advisory Committee meeting agenda for November 30. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, RE:
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. B. Neilands, Biochemistry Dept., University of California, RE: Regrets that x-ray work on the ferrichrome A crystal was largely unsuccessful. Gives results obtained by Dr. Eichhorn's analysis. Eichhorn recommends that no further x-ray work be done on the crystal at this time. Under separate cover, returns the unused portion of the crystal. [Letter from Neilands to LP November 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Individual Correspondence. (Nader - Newbold)), #276.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Norton Wilson, Shell Development Co., RE: Expects to be at Caltech on December 8. Looks forward to seeing Dr. Mackor. Hopes that Wilson has gotten over the flu without any difficulty. [Letter from Wilson to Roberts November 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L.J. Rather, Stanford University School of Medicine, RE: Interested to read Rather's material about a course on the theoretical basis of medicine, or perhaps the philosophical basis of the study of disease. The course seems to be about words, not facts — that is, not about the world itself. Max Mason said to LP the other day that philosophy seems to be a discussion of words. Has a feeling that this course would a discussion of what people have said in the past, rather than what they have done, and the results of their actions. [Letters from Rather to LP, November (general), November 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Per-Olov Lowdin, c/o Professor M. Kasha, Chemistry Dept., Florida State University, RE: Pleased that Lowdin will be visiting February 5 - February 12. Suggests that Lowdin plan to give three lectures while at Caltech, dealing with the quantum theory of molecules and crystals. The audience will be mainly graduate students working in the field of molecular structure, as well as post-doctoral people. Requests that Lowdin send the titles of his planned lectures. [Letters from Lowdin to LP November 19, 1955, December 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle)), #218.4]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Mary D. Alexander RE: Encloses a paper "Hydrogen Bonded Helical Configurations of Polynucleotides" by Jerry Donahue of USC for publication in the Proceedings. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor A.N. Winchell, RE: Thanks Winchell for sending him a copy of his acceptance address of the Roebling Medal of Mineralogical Society of America. Has read it with interest. Appreciated Winchell's mention of his time spent at the Caltech x-ray laboratory twenty years ago. LP is often reminded of Winchell's stay by seeing a reprint of Winchell's paper on swedenborgite or by seeing a reference to Winchell's work on optical properties of minerals. Has only one student currently working on minerals: making a redetermination of the structure of zunyite. Does not doubt that the structure is right, but needs to make the atomic positions more precise. Congratulates Winchell on receiving the Roebling Medal. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, RE: Has talked with Dr. Edgar Eichhorn about doing x-ray work on the five carotenoids, related to retinene, about which Wald spoke to LP. Eichhorn is anxious to attack this problem. Requests that Wald send the crystals of these substances. Specifies size of crystals and other details. [Letter from Wald to LP November 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Wald - Washburn)), #431.1]
  • Memo from Dr. Robert B. Corey, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Caltech, to LP RE: Does not want to get involved with wool research. Can give his reasons for this opinion in detail if Corey is interested. If they do accept a grant from the Wool Bureau, LP suggests that it provide for a biochemist who would prepare fractions of wool or other alpha-keratin proteins, make fibers which showed strong biregfringence, and turn them over to the x-ray protein workers. The budget should provide for the research fellow's stipend as well as his laboratory equipment. [Letter from Laxer to LP November 16, 1955, Letter from LP to Laxer December 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Received Aydelotte's letter. Recently returned from hearing and giving testimony in Washington. AHP and LP would have liked to visit Aydelotte this year, but their busy schedule has not permitted it. Hope to see Aydelotte when they travel next spring. Thanks Aydelotte for his congratulations on appearing before the Hennings Senate Sub-Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Individual Correspondence. (Alexander - Aydelotte)), #6.21]

November 24
  • Letter from Robert and Majorie Vold to Friends and Family RE: Describes life in Bangalore in great detail. [Letter from Robert and Majorie Vold to Friends October 29, 1955, Letter from Volds to Friends and Family December 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling vs. Sinclair," Honolulu (Hawaii) Record, November 24, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.166 and LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.34]

November 25
  • Letter from Dr. Edward L. Haenisch, Committee on Institutes and Conferences, A.C.S., Wabash College to LP RE: The National Science Foundation has granted $20,000 to the Committee on Institutes and Conferences of the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. It will be used to conduct a program of Visiting Scientists in chemistry. Invites LP to participate; gives details regarding the expectations and compensation. [Letter from LP to Haenisch December 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Harlow Shapley, Harvard College Observatory, to LP RE: Only remembers that in addition to LP, there were other leading American scientists in the sponsorship of the Science Committee. LP could obtain full information regarding the organization from Dr. Duncan MacInnes of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Shapley will send a copy of this letter, along with a copy of LP's letter, to MacInnes. Security firings and hearings still continue. Spent half a day defending a leading "atomic scientist" before the industrial board. The scientist seeks clearance to continue to his work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shapley, Harlow, 1946-1958), #362.1]
  • Letter from Professor H.E. Carter, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Pleased that LP will be spending a few weeks at Illinois in the spring. [Letter from LP to Carter January 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Letter from Richard Wistar, Jr., President, Channing Club, Pomona College, to LP RE: Appreciated LP's talk before the Channing Club last week. Believes that he cracked one or two of LP's slides. Offers to replace them. [Letters from LP to Wistar August 2, 1955, December 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.26]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Approximate quantum mechanics. Ideas for an experiment Forrest carter is trying to develop pp. 15-16. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Thoughts regarding his notes from August 3, 1955, about heats of formation. pp. 13. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]

November 26
  • Check from AHP to Crellin Pauling for $80.00. [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 #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Miles Kimball 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mary D. Alexander, University of Chicago Press, RE: Encloses manuscript entitled "The Combining Power of Myoglobin for Alkyl Isocyanides, and the Structure of the Myoglobin Molecule," by Allen Lein and LP, for publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Proofs should be sent to LP. [Letter from LP to Alexander November 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
  • Letter from LP to Paul Kelley, Highland Local Schools, RE: Interested to learn that Kelley is working on a project demonstrating the development and use of solar power. However, after checking with his colleagues, LP finds that there is no one at Caltech working in this field or who has any special knowledge on it. Does not have any material to send Kelley. [Letter from Clark November 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1936-1956), #200.20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor John Chipman, Metallurgy Dept., MIT, RE: Regrets that he is unable to accept the invitation to speak at the MIT Metallurgy colloquium on December 20. Hopes to travel to Boston for the MGH meeting, but would have to make his trip so short as not to allow for the colloquium as well. May have to forego the MGH meeting as well. [Letter from Chipman to LP November 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W.J. Moore, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, RE: In response to Moore's question, Caltech does accept female graduate students in chemistry. Would be glad to consider an application from Moore's student. However, the policy is to admit only exceptionally good women as graduate students and it will be important to have strong recommendations from Moore and his colleagues. [Letter from Moore to LP, November (general)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence. (Mills - Morgan)), #248.14]
  • Letter from LP to William D. Patton, Assistant Counsel, Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, RE: Thanks Patton for sending McLeod's testimony concerning LP's passport case, some press clippings, and Dr. Arthur Compton's testimony. Sent to Hocker the correspondence between LP and the State Department, requesting that it be included in LP's testimony. Would also like to add the enclosed statement to his testimony. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.9]
  • Typescript: "Addition to Testimony by Linus Carl Pauling," Submitted to Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, RE: Passport difficulties. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.9]
  • Typescript: "The Combining Power of Myglobin for Alkyl Isocyanides, and the Structure of the Myoglobin Molecule," by Allen Lein and LP, for publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]

November 28

November 29

November 30
  • Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, November 30, 1955. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Lawarence A. Williams, Thatcher Medical Center, Pasadena, California, to LP RE: Appreciated LP's letter; had fortunately found and read the article. Cynthia is currently in a down spell of her disease, but is beginning to show signs of improvement. Has confidence that she will improve. Received a letter from Dr. Loeb at Columbia and he thoroughly concurs with the procedure outlined. [Letter from LP to Williams November 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Walter Lehmann, RE: It would have been nice to have met on their travels around the world. Hopes that Lehmann enjoyed his visit with C.V. Ramen. LP had a fine time with him, except that he did not have a chance to say anything, as Ramen was talking so fast and it was impossible to interrupt. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP [dictated by LP and signed in his absence by Wulf] to Arthur W. Galston, Yale University RE: Glad to hear from Galston and talks about their leaving Pasadena without saying goodbye. Tells Galston his plans for working on biochemical aspects of mental deficiency. [Letter from Galston to LP November 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP [dictated by LP and signed in his absence by Wulf] to Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital RE: Informs Tarjan that Dr. Murayama would like to make a preliminary investigation of hemoglobin from a patient with phenylketonuria and asks Tarjan to send two samples of blood from phenylketonuric patients as well as a letter identifying the specimens. LP tells Tarjan that he has had no more information from the Ford Foundation and that he had to let the biochemist he hired go because she was not satisfactory. [Letter from Tarjan to LP December 2, 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 #89.2]
  • Letter from LP to Cornel Lengyel, RE: Will inquire about the film with Erven Jourdan. Pleased to see the jacket of Lengyel's upcoming book The American Testament, as well as some of the galleys. Points out a few errors in the galleys. Arthur Galston is now a Professor of Biology at Yale. [Letter from Lengyel to LP November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, RE: Sent their manuscript "The Combining Power of Myoglobin for Alkyl Isocyanides, and the Structure of the Myoglobin Molecule" to be published. Made a couple of the changes Lein suggested. Wonders how many reprints Lein would like. Encloses another copy of the manuscript; Lein should let LP know if he wants any other changes made. Thinks Lein is probably right in suspecting that diabetes is a molecular disease. If there were a way to titrate the serum of patients to determine their insulin activity, it might be possible to obtain evidence. [Letters from Lein to LP October 27, 1955, December 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Jennen, Gevaert Photo-Producten, Belgium, RE: Thanks Jennen for the reprint, as well as for the copy of the article regarding LP's receipt of the Nobel Prize. Sorry that he could not attend the International Congress in Zurich this summer. [Letter from Jennen to LP October 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence), #192.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Percy L. Julian, President, The Julian Laboratories, RE: Pleased that Julian's new laboratories are coming along well. Thinks Julian was right to leave the Glidden Company under the circumstances. Wonders if he could buy stock in Julian's company. Sorry that Julian could not attend the Chemistry Workshop at Fisk in June. [Letter from Julian to LP April 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence), #192.21]
  • Letter from LP to Erven Jourdan, Erven Jourdan Studios, RE: About a year ago, LP remembers that there was discussion of a film biography involving him. The project was dropped when LP began his trip around the world. Wonders if the project has been abandoned permanently, and if not, wonders if they would like his help. [Letter from Lengyel to LP November 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence), #192.21]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J.B. Ramsey, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Los Angeles, RE: Encloses his manuscript regarding the sign and meaning of electrode potentials for LP's comment. Submitted the manuscript to the Journal of Physical Chemistry last August, but Editor has not acted upon it as yet. [Letter from LP to Ramsey December 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Has ordered a copy of the book by Cragg and Graham. Looks forward to reading it and seeing whether he can pick up some good ideas, as Freeman suggested. As Bates is retiring this year, there will be an opening for a physical chemistry professor. Considering Gutowsky for this position. Requests that Freeman make a statement on Gutowsky's reputation as a teacher. Wonders if Freeman could suggest any other candidates, such as Kasha. Looking forward to seeing Freeman this week. Suggests that he and AHP drop in on Freeman on Friday morning. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from Otto K. Behrens, The Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Pleased to have discussed LP's interests in work on protein structure during the Detroit Enzyme Symposium. Expects a letter from either LP or Dr. Corey regarding needs for insulin or glucagon in support of this work. Efforts are again being made at Lilly Research Laboratories to produce the large crystals that were mentioned by Dr. Corey. Will inform LP if they are successful. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.4]
  • Letter from Professor George Wald, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Mailed the five crystalline isomers of retinene to LP. Gives directions for storage of material. Let Wald know if Eichhorn requires any more of these crystals or others. Under separate cover, sends reprints concerning these structures. [Letter from LP to Wald November 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Wald - Washburn)), #431.1]