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December
  • Calculated form factors for the 18-residue 5-turn α-helix. Acta Crystallogr. 8 (December 1955): 853-855. [Linus Pauling, Robert B. Corey, Harry L. Yakel, Jr., and Richard E. Marsh] [Filed under LP Publications: 1955p.10]
  • Letter from Marcia Steward to LP RE: Appreciates LP's reply to her letter. Realizes that LP is not a physician; wrote to him to obtain a scientific opinion of the possibility that fall-out from the Bravo Test caused her skin condition. Describes her travels leading up the outbreak of the skin condition. Will contact the University of California Los Angeles' Medical School as LP suggested. Hopes that with the additional facts contained in this letter, LP will be able to make a more definite statement. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "The Year in Review," Open Forum, December 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.168]
  • Review by Referee I on Lippincott and Schroeder's General Relation between Potential Energy... Recommends that the authors of the paper refrain from publishing their work until it is in better shape. Numerous comments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Review by Referee I on Rundle's Methyl Cpds. of the Elements. Discussion is clear and reasonably important. Recommends publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]

December 1  (Berkeley, CA)

December 2
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Dael Wolfle, Editor, Science, RE: Encloses a sketch about Hugo Theorell written by LP for Wolfle's consideration for publication in Science. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.10]
  • Letter from Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital to LP RE: Tells LP that Dr. Wright will make the arrangements for the blood samples and the abstracts of information. [Letter from LP to Tarjan November 30, 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 Dr. Robert R. Citron to LP RE: Pleased to note the change in the attitude of the State Department's Passport Division in regard to the issuance of visas and other traveling privileges to American and foreign scientists. Due to financial circumstances, Citron has accepted employment as a Staff Physician at the Stockton (California) State Hospital. Prior to that, he was engaged in cancer research and it still very much interested in the cancer problem. Describes his research in detail. Wonders if anyone at Caltech might want to pursue the line of thinking which directed his own research. [Letter from LP to Citron February 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Individual Correspondence. (Citron - Conant), #66.1]
  • Letter from Gordon H. Bixler, Associate Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Requests LP's view on the progress in the chemical community to be published, along with other scientists' views, in the first 1956 issue of Chemical and Engineering News. Encloses specific questions for LP to address. Deadline for response is December 8. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.3]
  • Letter from Harry G. Day, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, to LP, RE: Encloses a copy of their 1954-55 bibliography of scientific publications and an announcement of opportunities for graduate work in the Department of Chemistry. Also emphasizes the open position in chemistry at the Fort Wayne Extension Center. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Cornelius H. Siemens, Humboldt State College, RE: Looks forward to speaking at Humboldt on February 17. LP and AHP will drive from Berkeley to Eureka on the afternoon of February 16 and will plan to go to the Eureka Inn. LP's secretary will send a glossy print and some biographical info. [Letter from Cornelius H. Siemens to LP October 11, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.6]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Gerald Laxer, Director of Science and Technology, The Wool Bureau, Inc., RE: LP and Dr. Robert B. Corey have decided that it would not be wise for them to request a grant from The Wool Bureau to support work on the structure of wool. At the present, time they are deeply engrossed in other problems and would not be able to give proper attention to the work on wool. [Memo from Corey to LP November 23, 1955, Letter from Laxer to LP December 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1955-1960), #231.1]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Professor Eiji Suito, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan, RE: Thanks Suito for his letter and for the reprints. Enjoyed visiting Osaka. [Letter from Suito to LP March 3, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by MS] to Dr. A.C. Allison, Cell Metabolism Research Unit, Biochemistry Dept., University of Oxford RE: Addresses the issue of a joint publication (by Allison's lab and his own lab) of the sickle cell transformation research. Concludes that it would not be justified for his lab to receive credit since the vast majority of research was conducted at Allison's lab. Might simply acknowledge his lab in the paper. If Allison collaborated with another researcher at Caltech, then LP suggests the paper be submitted as a joint publication from Oxford and Pasadena. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences charges nonmembers a high fee for publication. At Allison's request, LP clarifies a statement made about Perutz's work and concludes that he himself was confused. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John E. Tyler, Associate Research Physicist, Visibility Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, RE: Needs some red-absorption dye that is water soluble, can be contained in transparent dry film, and will exhibit a single sharp absorption band at 700 mu throughout the visible region. Professor Fox suggested copper salts of biliverdin. Fox said that LP would have the most recent information along these lines. [Letter from LP to Tyler December 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Hans-Joachim Bruchner RE: Looking forward to hearing from Bruchner again on progress with nitrogen calculation. Report of March 30, 1955 is interesting and it seems that the results give support to the high value of the heat of dissociation of the nitrogen molecule. Meanwhile, several journal articles have been published which also support this high value, as well as the high value of the heat of sublimation of graphite. LP has reached the conclusion that he too will use the high value in his revision of the Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Kosuke Ohki, Research Institute of Science and Industry, Kyusha University, RE: Has read Ohki's manuscript on an electronic theory of nerve conduction. Seems that Ohki's ideas are rather speculative, and it is difficult to assess their value. Wonders if it is worthwhile to publish speculations of this sort. Speculations are only valuable if they suggest a new way of experimental attack on a problem or if they simplify a theoretical problem so as to make it easier for students to learn. LP enjoyed his stay in Japan last spring. Sorry that he was not able to visit Kyusha University. [Letter from Ohki to LP February 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1937-1965), #300.17]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Kenneth S. Pitzer, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Berkeley, RE: Has decided not to sign the oath that Pitzer sent. Hopes this will not interfere with his appointment in such a way as to prevent him giving the lectures. Plans to come to Berkeley January 3-13 and February 13-24. Has agreed to speak before the Biology Colloquium on January 6 and to be in Arcata on February 17. Suggests that during his first period, he might give lectures on molecular structure, such as two talks on metallic valence and the structure of metals and intermetallic compounds, and one or two on the structure of proteins. During the second period, his lectures might deal with molecular structure in relation to biological specificity, such as a talk on abnormal hemoglobin molecules, one on the structure of antibodies and the nature of serological reactions, and one on molecular structure and biological specificity. [Letters from Pitzer to LP October 12, 1955, December 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Sir Alexander Todd, University Chemical Laboratory, Cambridge, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and for giving his opinion of the work being done by Kendrew and Perutz. [Letter from LP to Todd November 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Individual Correspondence. (Thant - Toole)), #407.6]
  • Letter from the Research Committee Office, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Attaches additional material for the agenda of the Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting on December 16-17. [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.7]
  • Typescript: "Hugo Theorell," RE: Theorell's accomplishments leading up to the 1955 Nobel Prize in Medicine. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.10]

December 3
  • Letter from Dr. George F. Wright, Chemistry Dept., University of Toronto, Canada, to LP RE: Pleased by the outcome of LP's passport difficulties, as recorded in the last News Edition. Would like to see this record publicized in journals of circulation more widespread than those of the scientific profession. Admires LP in his effort to see this issue through. [Letter from LP to Wright December 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Paul N. Schatz to LP RE: Expecting to be discharged from the Army during the coming summer. Looking for an academic position to allow him to do both research and teaching. Requests that LP inform him of any open positions in the country. Schatz's experience has been in infrared spectroscopy and quantum mechanics. Describes his background. Congratulates LP on testifying before the Hennings Committee regarding the passport situation. [Letter from Schatz to LP December 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. P. Debye, Chemistry Dept. of Cornell University RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations on Nobel Prize. [Filed under LP Awards: 1954h3.4]
  • Letter from Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, to LP RE: Pleased that LP has accepted the invitation to deliver the Meade Swing lectures at Oberlin in October 1956. Suggests that LP could publish his Princeton lectures with a statement they were also given under the Meade Swing auspices. That would satisfy the publication requirement for the extra stipend. Suggests that LP tentatively name three or four days in the third week of October for the lectures. [Letters from LP to Rogers November 21, 1955, February 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]

December 4
  • Check from AHP to Friends Committee on Legislation 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]
  • 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]
  • Letter from Richard H. Coleman to LP RE: Wonders if LP could recommend a book for beginners in high school chemistry written in the same spirit as LP's book on elementary chemistry for college students. [Letter from LP to Coleman December 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]

December 5

December 6
  • Check from AHP to Alumni Fund California Institute of Technology 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Auto Body Specialists for $61.85. [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 Beatrice Wulf 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] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $302.95. [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 University of Chicago Press for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from Bethsabe Pedersen, News of Science, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his excellent account of Hugo Theorell's work. The article will appear in the December 23rd issue. Confirmed that the Nobel Prizes are always given on December 10th, the date of Nobel's death. The December 16th date was an error that appeared in a New York Times report. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Allen Lein, Medical School, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Points out one small error in their manuscript. Requests 50 reprints. Thanks LP for his comments on Lein's hypothesis that diabetes is a molecular disease. Hopes to explore that possibility in a few months. [Letter from LP to Lein November 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Joseph Wortis, Director, Division of Pediatric Psychiatry, The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Gives two references of articles that LP might be interested in. Will inform LP if he runs across anything of special interest. Enjoyed meeting with LP. Feels confident that LP is on the trail of a major contribution. Will send LP some of his own publications soon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Melvin J. Astle, Organic Chemistry Dept., Case Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Case Chemistry Dept. plans to revise their undergraduate curriculum. Astle's responsibility is to solicit advice from other schools. Lists concerns and requests LP's comments. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence 1931, 1936-1957), #12.21]
  • Letter from LP to B. Kameswara Sarma, Head, Chemistry Dept., W.G.B. College, RE: In general, foreign students benefit more by coming to Caltech as post-doctoral workers than as graduate students. Suggests that Sarma complete his graduate work in India, and then come to Caltech. Some graduate assistantships are available, but competition for them is keen. The theory of liquid state is not being studied at Caltech. Suggests that Sarma try to obtain a position with Professor John G. Kirkwood of Yale University, as he is the leading authority in this field. [Letter from Sarma to LP October 26, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Donald M. Russ, Director of Blood Bank, University of Illinois, College of Medicine, RE: Regrets the long delay in answering Russ' letter. Has made some studies of oxypolygelatin. Obtained a supply of it from Don Baxter, Inc. Gives the address and suggests that Russ write to them. [Letter from Russ to LP June 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Friedrich Helfferich, Max Planck Institute for Physical Chemistry, Germany, RE: Approves of all the changes. Has returned all the proofs of the book. Looking forward to receiving a copy within a few months. Appreciates the fine work that Helfferich has done in the translation and revision of the German edition. [Letter from LP to Helfferich November 4, 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. Garett Hardin, Associate Professor of Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara College, RE: Will not be able to give a lecture at UC Santa Barbara in January or February due to the combination of UC's vacation schedule and LP's own prior commitments. LP plans to make an eastern trip in April. Suggests a date around May 20, 1956 for the lecture. [Letters from Hardin to LP November 1, 1955, December 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Harlow Shapley, Harvard College Observatory, RE: Thanks Shapley for passing LP's letter along to Dr. MacInnes. LP had forgotten about MacInnes' connection with the organization. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shapley, Harlow, 1946-1958), #362.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John E. Tyler, Associate Research Physicist, Visibility Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, RE: Does not have good enough information about red-absorption dyes to answer Tyler's question. Will pass Tyler's letter onto other people in the lab to see if anyone else has a suggestion. [Letter from Tyler to LP December 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L.J. Rather, Stanford University School of Medicine, RE: LP does not underestimate the importance of words; agrees with Lavoisier about this matter. However, does think it is dangerous to become too concerned about words, especially as used by thinkers in the early intellectual history of the world. Many facts and ideas have been discovered since the time of the early philosophers, and these change the nature of the world greatly. [Letter from Rather to LP November 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Otto K. Behrens, The Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, RE: Would be interested in having some glucagon to use in their own efforts to make the large crystals, along with other substances that would aid in the x-ray determination of the structure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Zigmond M. Lebensohn, American Psychiatric Association, RE: Accepts invitation to participate in the APA symposium on "Recent Progress in Genetics and Its Implications for Psychiatric Theory." Returns the tentative program. Satisfied to have the title remain as suggested. Will send abstract of his talk to Dr. Titus Harris before the end of January. Has not made definite plans about his stay in Chicago, but will probably be there on Wednesday evening, so accepts invitation to annual dinner. Wonders if AHP can come too. [Letters from Lebensohn to LP November 28, 1955, December 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.21]
  • Letter from LP to Gerard Piel, Publisher, Scientific American, RE: Professor Corey and LP are "really annoyed" by the action of Naturwissenschaftliche Rundschau in publishing their article, and especially in removing Roger Hayward's name. Suggests filing a complaint. [Letters from Piel to LP November 1, 1955, December 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.9]
  • Letter from LP to Gordon H. Bixler, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Apologizes that he is too busy to answer the questions on the progress in the chemical community. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci)), #70.3]
  • Letter from LP to Margaret Cooper, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: Requests that Cooper send Archie Doran a copy of the answer sheet for College Chemistry, First Edition. [Letter from Margaret Cooper to LP December 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Alfred C. Ingersoll, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Caltech, RE: Thanks Ingersoll for the copy of the letter which he sent to Senator Hennings. Hopes that Hennings is willing to include it in the testimony. Glad to have Ingersoll back on campus. [Letter from Ingersoll to Hennings November 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1936-1973), #185.16]
  • Letter from LP to Prudence Thrift RE: Requests that Thrift formulate a note for LP and AHP, with respect to the money that they have lent Pearl M. Jordan and her daughter, Peggy Jean Holland. Jordan has asked that the wording of the deed be changed from "Joint Tenancy" to "Tenancy in Common." Would like the note and deed to be made out in such a way that in case of the death of LP or AHP, the payments would be made to the survivor. Gives details regarding payments and interest. Encloses several documents. Requests that Thrift let LP know if she needs any more documents. Requests that Thrift look over the promissory note signed by LP's sister, Pauline D. Ney. If the note is in the proper form, Thrift should return it to LP and he will send the money to her. Thrift should also send the bill for her services about these matters. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from Professor Bruce A. Benson, Physics Dept., Amherst College, to LP RE: Thurgood Marshall, Chief Counsel of the NAACP, is scheduled to speak at Amherst on April 25. Would like to avoid a conflict between Marshall's lecture and LP's lecture. Wonders if April 26 or 27 would be acceptable for LP's lecture. [Letters from LP to Benson December 5, 1955, December 12, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.19]
  • Letter from Professor Jacob Kleinberg, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, to LP RE: Delighted that LP will be able to deliver the E.C. Franklin Memorial Lecture at Kansas this year. Will make sure that LP and AHP have a pleasant visit in Lawrence. [Letter from LP to Kleinberg November 10, 1955, Letter from Kleinberg to LP April 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Letter from Professor Otto M. Smith, Research Foundation, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, to LP RE: Much has been said about the financial and professional rewards for research professors as compared to those for teaching professors. Asks specific questions about policies that Caltech has for rewarding professors for outstanding accomplishments as teachers. Wonders if teaching professors receive salaries equal to those of research professors. Wonders if teachers are employed during the summer. Wonders if teachers have opportunities for advancement comparable to those for researchers. Wonders if a "distinguished professor" title is bestowed for excellent teaching. Wonders if the caliber of the staff teaching lower division classes is equivalent to that of the staff teaching upper division classes. This letter has been sent out to many institutions. [Letter from LP to Smith December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 7  (Austin, TX)
  • Advance on Royalties from W.H. Freeman and Company to LP for $7,500.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Hotel Bill: Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. C.L. Agre, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., St. Olaf College, to LP RE: Next week, Agre plans to visit several institutions on the west coast to observe their methods of teaching and motivating students in chemistry. Would like to sit in on lectures, observe laboratories in session, and talk with some of the staff at Caltech. Suggests that no formal arrangements be made for his visit. Any response to this letter would arrive after Agre has left, so he will assume that this informal visit will be satisfactory. Requests to meet LP if possible. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank D. White, Biochemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, to LP RE: Arrangements are being made for the Annual Merck Lecture. Would like to know LP's itinerary and the title of his address. [Letter from White to LP September 12, 1955, Letter from LP to White January 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from Dr. John T. Edsall, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, to LP RE: Believes that Robert B. Corey is fully qualified for membership in the National Academy of Sciences. However, as the competition for membership is so intense right now, Edsall is unsure as to whether Corey would actually be accepted. Since Edsall is still a member of the Chemistry Section, he does not know if the Biochemistry Section would back Corey. To them, Corey's activities might seem too remote from their own concerns. Will send this letter and LP's previous letter to Oncley, a member of the Biochemistry Section, to find out his opinion. Edsall is leaving for France for a position as a visiting professor. He will return at the end of January, after stopping in England to see Max Perutz and John Kendrew, as well as a former Harvard student named Howard Dintzis who is working on x-rays. [Letter from LP to Edsall December 1, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Individual Correspondence. (Eastman - Eide)), #106.5]
  • Letter from Dr. P.P. Ewald, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to Professor E.W. Hughes, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, California Institute of Technology, cc: Sir Lawrence Bragg, Dr. Evans, LP RE: Delighted to hear from LP that Hughes is willing to serve as second American editor for Acta Crystallographica. Wonders if Hughes will need to obtain permission from his Regents to accept the position. Would like to list Hughes as an editor on the cover of the first Acta publication of 1956. Still needs to work out the mechanism of editing with the increased number of editors. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Ac-Ad)), #7.6]
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, to LP RE: The dinner to promote the ideas of the report Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey was a resounding success. Gives details of the speeches made at the dinner. Requests advice on journals to publish reviews in. [Letters from Lape to LP November 11, 1955, December 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Thomas R. Rogers, South Texas Section, American Chemical Society, RE: Lists the high school units required for admission into Caltech. LP's recommendations for admission to work in chemistry are the same. [Letter from Rogers to Chairman November 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Professor J.B. Ramsey, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Los Angeles, RE: Interested to read Ramsey's manuscript regarding the sign and meaning of electrode potentials. Had never given much thought to the matter. It seemed to LP that either of the two common conventions might be used, because either one can be made correct by a suitable definition. Did not find anything new in Ramsey's discussion. Did not find anything wrong either. Believes it is worthwhile to have discussion of the question. [Letters from Ramsey to LP November 30, 1955, December 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from LP to Richard H. Coleman RE: Does not know of any book to recommend for beginners in high school chemistry that is written in the same spirit as his own book on elementary chemistry for college students. Has not read books for high school students in chemistry for several years, but remembers being impressed by one written by Conant and Black. However, their book was not written from the same point of view as LP's book. [Letter from Coleman to LP December 4, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Dr. Dean A. Clark RE: Informs Clark that LP plans on staying with them during the time of the Scientific Advisory Committee and thanks Clark on LP's behalf. [Letter from Clark to LP November 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.7]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to S. Ghosh, General Secretary, National Academy of Sciences, India RE: Encloses a photograph of LP and the article "A Simple Theoretical Treatment of alkali Halide Gas Molecules." Will send a biographical sketch and a short message from LP in a few days. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Memo from LP to himself RE: Says he should see Mr. John Young and ask if he plans to take Colloid and Surface Chemistry during the third term. [Filed under LP Science: Box #10.003, Folder #3.8]
  • Notes and Program re: Molecular Quantum Mechanics Conference, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, December 7-9, 1955. [Filed under LP Science: Box #2.004, Folder #4.10]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 8  (Austin, TX)
  • Check from AHP to Florence Carlsson for $194.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Financial Notebooks, 1956-1982), Box #4.080, Folder #80.1]
  • Check from AHP to Hjalmar Carlsson for $194.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Financial Notebooks, 1956-1982), Box #4.080, Folder #80.1]
  • Hotel bill: Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Zigmond M. Lebensohn, American Psychiatric Association, to LP RE: AHP is welcome to attend the annual dinner at the APA meeting. [Letter from LP to Lebensohn December 6, 1955, Letter from Lebensohn February 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.21]
  • Letter from Felix Wunsch to LP RE: Wunsch is a retired electrical engineer who has been making models of atoms as a hobby. Encloses a table he created which shows the arrangement of the electrons. The data is the result of a careful study of a chart in LP's General Chemistry, as well as information from a book entitled "Physical Foundations of Radiology." Describes his models and the cost of producing them. Suggests that they be sold for instructional purposes. Suggests that when LP publishes a new edition of General Chemistry, he includes a table like the one that Wunsch encloses. [Letter from LP to Wunsch December 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Margaret Cooper, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Encloses Archie Doran's letter, in case LP wants it. Sent Doran a copy of the answer sheet. [Letter from LP to Cooper December 6, 1955] [Filed under LP Books: (College Chemistry: An Introductory Textbook of General Chemistry, Second Edition), #1955b.2]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to Dr. William V. Consolazio RE: Encloses two copies of the Annual Report on "X-ray Diffraction Studies of Crystalline Proteins" (NSF-G1265) for the year 1955. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.3]
  • Letter from Robert W. McKinney, Corresponding Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, to LP RE: Has selected "The Structure of Proteins" from the possible titles that LP suggested for his talk. The lecture is scheduled for May 7 at 8 PM, and will be preceded by a dinner at 6 PM. Welcomes any suggestions that LP might have regarding the menu for dinner. Requests that LP inform them of his travel plans when they are definite. Offers to meet LP at Kansas City and take him to Lawrence. [Letters from LP to McKinney November 21, 1955, December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Letter from Theodore A. Phillips, Little, Brown & Company Publishers, to Esther Everett Lape, The American Foundation Studies, RE: Repeats Dr. Chester Keefer's highly complimentary remarks regarding the recent publication Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Encloses Rinehart's card which quotes from several reviews of the Cragg-Graham book. Reminds LP that the quotations were curtailed so as not to emphasize the general reaction that this text is much too advanced for the usual introductory course. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to LP RE: Reminds LP to send "that good-looking picture" for their catalog. In a postscript, asks that LP send them a couple of pictures to choose from. [Letter from LP to Freeman January 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959), #439.13]
  • Newsletter: Federation of American Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: [Federation of American Scientists, 1948-1993), Box #4.007, Folder #7.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Magic Brain's Use on Problems Seen," Austin (Texas) Statesman, December 8, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.167]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Winner Meets Old Chum Here," Austin (Texas) Statesman, December 8, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.167]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 9  (Austin, TX)
  • Hotel bill: Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Louis P. Hammett, Chemistry Dept., Columbia University, to LP RE: Expects to be in the Los Angeles area in December. Hammett and his wife will be visiting their daughter and her family. Would like to see LP and visit the Caltech laboratories. Has been asked by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training to talk with LP about the current revision of the pamphlet on Faculties Publications and Doctoral Theses. If LP does not care to make a definite appointment in advance, Hammett can phone LP when he arrives in Los Angeles. Gives address where he and his wife will be staying. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Haaland - Harned)), #151.8]
  • Letter from Francis O. Schmitt, Biology Dept., MIT, to LP RE: Thanks LP and his staff for their hospitality during the Study Section members' visit. They left with an understanding of Caltech's crystallography investigations, as well as of the needs associated with furnishing the new building. Pleased that LP and his group were able to come to Berkeley to discuss biophysics teaching and research. Compares Caltech's views regarding biophysics to the views of other institutions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Individual Correspondence. (Samson - Schmitt)), #357.9]
  • Letter from Mary Agnes Welch to Caltech, RE: Seeks information on radioactive isotopes used in medicine, as she is writing a paper on the subject for high school chemistry. Requests pamphlets or other appropriate literature. [Letter from LP to Welch December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Professor J.B. Ramsey, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Los Angeles, to LP RE: Thanks LP for commenting on his manuscript. Hopes that he has made the distinction between American and European chemists' definition of electrode potential. From the treatment of this topic in physical chemistry textbooks, it does not seem that this distinction is realized by most. [Letter from LP to Ramsey December 7, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Letter from Professor Kenneth S. Pitzer, Chemistry Dept., University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Will try to arrange for a $100 honorarium for each visit. The dates and subjects for LP's lectures seem excellent. Since February 13 is a university holiday, suggests that LP plan to arrive for the second period on February 14. Will work out the schedule of the lectures and send it to LP in time for him to change it if he wishes. Pitzer will be away on leave the second semester and some of the arrangements may be made from now on by Professor Cason. [Letter from LP to Pitzer December 2, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Ward Darley, University of Colorado, to LP RE: Expresses pleasure at learning that LP has been invited to take part in the upcoming lecture series in the natural sciences. Fondly remembers his last meeting with LP. [Letter from LP to Darley January 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
  • Letter from Warren Chester to Sirs at Caltech, RE: Asks specific questions about using gallium metal to plate on non-metallic surfaces. Wonders if another substance might be better suited for the purpose. [Letter from LP to Chester December 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Payment from United States Senate to LP for attendance as witness November 13-15, 1955. [Handwritten note on bottom ($353.18 deposited December 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 10  (Austin, TX)
  • Article: "Another New Blood-Group" taken from the Lancet. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Letter from Archie Doran to LP RE: Thanks LP for asking the publisher to forward the College Chemistry answer sheet to Doran. Provides details about the Sullivan concentrator. Wonders if LP would like some information about the recovery method and smelting process as well. [Letter from Doran to LP November 17, 1955, Letter from LP to Doran December 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1936-1959)), #98.20]
  • Letter from Dr. Gary Felsenfeld, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, to LP RE: Encloses completed manuscript describing his study of the tetrachlorocuprate anion. Manuscript contains the answers to LP's questions, which he posed in his June 29, 1955 letter. Felsenfeld has been cleared and is now a member of the Public Health Service, working in Alex Rich's group. The group has recently lost Jack Dunitz and gained David Davies. Sends holiday greetings to LP and AHP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Individual Correspondence. (Feinburg - Feynman)), #119.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 11
  • Memorandum: "A Small Research Problem," [re: calculations on alkali-halide gas molecules] LP to Paul Cade, December 11, 1955. [Filed under LP Science: Box #5.003, Folder #3.22]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "'Bureaucratic Authoritarianism Peril to Rights' Hennings Says," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 11, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955), Box #6.006, Folder #6.168]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Presented to 3 Americans," Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1955. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1955n.39]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 12

December 13

December 14
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, California Institute of Technology, to Dr. Fred Allen, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University RE: Allen's room reservation has been made for his upcoming visit to Cal Tech. LP will be leaving for Berkeley on January 3rd and looks forward to seeing Allen before then. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Allen, Fred,# 5.4]
  • Letter from Dr. W. H. Eberhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Received the annual report of Caltech's Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Was impressed, as always, with the many programs being carried out. Does not have any GIT graduate students to recommend to LP. Would like to know how former GIT students, such as Eugene F. Cox, are doing at Caltech. GIT is interested in adding two people to the staff in radiochemistry or inorganic chemistry. Have been using second edition of LP's College Chemistry; quite pleased with the textbook, but would like to discuss a few details in it with LP at the end of the year. Postscript describes Eberhardt's disappointment that Hans Lutjens will not be pursuing graduate work. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Individual Correspondence. (Eastman - Eide)), #106.3]
  • Letter from Gunnar Bergman to Office of Naval Research RE: Submits a Periodic Status Report for September 1955 through November 1955 for Contract No. N6onr-24432. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.18]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Asks for LP's opinion about granting Drs. J.W. Williams, C.N.H. Long, and Herbert Friedmann a Fellowship. [Letter from LP to Moe December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.3]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Wulf] to Dr. Dean A. Clark, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: LP regrets that he will not be able to come to Boston for the MGH meeting. Asks Clark to express his regret to Clark's colleagues about not being able to come. [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.7]
  • Letter from LP to Archie Doran RE: Thanks Doran for the information about the processes carried on in the Sullivan concentrator. Would indeed like to know more about the recovery and smelting process. Has retained an interest in the metallurgy field since his student days. [Letter from Doran to LP December 10, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1936-1959), #98.20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor William Moffitt, Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, RE: Invites Moffitt to visit Caltech and deliver a few lectures. Suggests that Moffitt visit sometime between January 15 and February 5, or after February 27. Offers $500, in addition to covering Moffitt's expenses in Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from LP to Warren Chester, RE: No one in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has had much experience with gallium. LP does not know anything about using gallium metal to plate on non-metallic surfaces. However, as gallium is a liquid at room temperature, it might be possible to treat a surface after the initial deposition of silver, with liquid gallium, which is then wiped off, leaving a thin film of the metal. [Letter from Chester to LP December 9, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1921-1957), #74.23]
  • Letter from Professor H.G. Thode, Hamilton College, McMaster University, to LP RE: Has offered a position in physical chemistry and metallurgical science to Dr. Jack Halpern of the University of British Columbia. However, as a new head of the chemistry department has been appointed at British Columbia, Halpern's position may be improved, making it more difficult to attract him to Hamilton. Will let LP know the outcome. Dr. R.W. Atree of Chalk River is also interested in the Hamilton position. Dr. Sly is not interested in living outside the U.S. so it would be difficult to attract him. Might consider him later if Halpern declines. [Letters from LP to Thode June 13, 1955, December 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Memo from W.H. Pickering, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, to R.F. Bacher, G.W. Beadle, L.A. DuBridge, F.C. Lindvall, G.D. McCann, Jr., C.B. Millikan, LP, R.P. Sharp, RE: Describes procedures for computing on the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Electro-Data Computer. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #313.3]
  • Procedure for Caltech Computing on the Jet Propulsion Laboratory ElectroData Computer. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Dean A. Clark, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: LP regrets that circumstances prevent his coming to the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.7]

December 15
  • Letter from Andrew H. Neilly, Jr., Manager, College Sales, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., to LP RE: Wiley and Sons has just published the new Resonance in Organic Chemistry by George Willard Wheland. Since the book is dedicated to LP by Wheland, a copy is being sent to LP. [Letter from LP to Neilly February 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Weichsel - White)), #434.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert E. Williams, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., Oklahoma A and M College, to LP RE: The Alpha Delta chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon invites LP to deliver the annual O.M. Smith Lecture this year. Lists previous years' speakers. A date can be arranged for LP's greatest convenience. The Chemical Society will cover all of LP's expenses. [Letter from LP to Williams December 20, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Esther Everett Lape to LP, RE: Encloses short review printed in The New Yorker on Medical Research: A Midcentury Survey. Updates LP on the report's reception by the scientific community and by the general public. [Letters from Lape to LP December 7, 1955, January 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence. (Am - Am)), #10.1]
  • Letter from LP to Felix Wunsch RE: Interested to see Wunsch's table, which showed the electronic configurations of the elements. Likely that Wunsch's table, as well as LP's chart, which served as a basis for the table, is not completely correct in representing the configuration of the atoms of the elements in their most stable states. Does not feel that a table showing these configurations is of enough importance to chemistry to justify its publication. Only a small difference in energy exists between the state corresponding to the configuration indicated in LP's chart and the most stable state; thus, does not think that the complication of the correct table is justified. [Letter from Wunsch to LP December 8, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 16
  • Check from LP to Berkeley Travelodge for $16.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Itinerary: Massachusetts General Hospital [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Letter from D. A. Mills, Information Service Supervisor, General Foods Corporation, to LP RE: Requests information about the Oxygen Analyzer, which LP developed for the United States Air Force during WW II. It is the apparatus which analyzes oxygen by taking advantage of its magnetic susceptibility. Would like to know how the analyzer was developed and what prompted its development. Requests reprints of LP's articles pertaining to this subject. [Letter from LP to Mills December 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Irvin Fuhr, Executive Secretary, Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry Study Section, Division of Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his participation in the Section's conference at Berkeley on December 1. Encloses copy of "North American Biophysicists and Biophysical Chemists." Welcomes any suggestions to make the roster more complete. Welcomes any questions about the Section's grant and award program. Will send a copy of the minutes from the conference. In a handwritten note in the margin, Fuhr writes that if LP and Dr. Corey think of any ways the Division of Research Grants might train more experts and establish new centers for the type of x-ray crystallography needed, they should let Fuhr know. [Letter from Fuhr to LP October 20, 1955, Letter from LP to Fuhr December 29, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Organizational Correspondence. (National Institute of Health)), #285.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Jonathan Magnes, Physiology Dept., Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, to LP RE: Requests information regarding oxygelatin as a plasma expander. In brain metabolism studies in the physiology department, they have developed a technique for artificial perfusion of the brain in the living cat. Describes their need for oxygelatin in this research. Wonders who he should write to in order to obtain a quantity of oxygelatin. Wonders if there is any literature on its properties. [Letter from LP to Magnes December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Encloses manuscript for review: Rundle's Methyl Cpds. of the Elements. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ch - Ci), #70.3]
  • Letter from Edward Wise, Chairman for 1956, Southern Arizona Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak to the Southern Arizona Section of the ACS sometime during the months of February or March 1956. This is the Section's third year and probably their most critical. Will not be able to cover LP's travel expenses, so hopes that LP can fit an Arizona stop into another trip to the east. Will gladly cover LP's lodging and meals during his visit. February and March are lovely in Tucson; perhaps LP and AHP would enjoy a vacation in Arizona during those months. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from Frank Z. Reade, student at Creighton University, to LP RE: Requests information regarding antigen-antibody reactions in shrimp protein for his senior research paper. [Letter from LP to Reade January 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from LP to Manager, Berkeley Travelodge, RE: LP and AHP will be in Berkeley January 3-14. Requests a reservation for a room with twin beds and a kitchenette. Expects to arrive on January 3. Encloses $16 deposit. [Letter from Wulf to Berkeley Travelodge December 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from M.S. Iyengar, Assistant Director, Fuel Research Institute, India, to LP RE: Encloses a paper (Sorption of Water by Lignite. Requests LP's comments and an indication as to whether it would be suitable for publication. Draws attention of the interpretation of the heat of absorption. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1936-1973), #185.16]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]

December 17
  • Check from AHP to Priscilla Beattie for $7.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Itinerary: Massachusetts General Hospital [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Indiana, Indianapolis [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.1]
  • Telegram from Professor Ralph Emerson, Botany Dept., University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Requests title of LP's talk for the Biology Colloquium. [Letter from Emerson to LP October 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]

December 18

December 19

December 20
  • Check from AHP to American Civil Liberties Union for $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Crellin Pauling for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pasadena Star News for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Counter Receipt from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for LP for $150.00. [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. Robert B. Corey, Caltech, to Dr. Otto K. Behrens, Director, Biochemical Research Division, Eli Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Will be interested to hear about Dr. Davisson's results in effort to produce glucagon crystals suitable for x-ray photography. Believes that the experienced personnel at Lilly Research Laboratories are more likely to be successful in growing the crystals than if Corey and his associates tried it at Caltech. Will later be desirable to grow crystals containing glucagon together with heavy ions; perhaps Caltech personnel might take on that job. Requests one or two grams of a well-characterized preparation of pure insulin for use in the growth of suitable crystals. This would be used in efforts to determine the complete structure of insulin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Organizational Correspondence. (Ea - Ex)), #111.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Heinrich Heesch, Kiel, Germany, RE: Pleased to learn the news about Heesch's Lehrauftrag in Hannover. Perhaps Heesch will be able to give lectures on more general mathematical subjects later on. Interested to learn about the work that has been done by Mr. Winn and others on the four-color problem. LP and AHP's children are away from home now, except for Crellin, who is in college and has come home for Christmas vacation. Last month, Karl Bechart visited. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hedberg - Heipp)), #153.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert E. Williams, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., Oklahoma A and M College, RE: Regrets that he is unable to accept the invitation to deliver the O.M. Smith Lecture this year. Has so many other engagements for the coming six months that he cannot fit a visit to Oklahoma into his schedule. [Letter from Williams to LP December 15, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), #444.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. H. Eberhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology, RE: Looks forward to hearing comments from Eberhardt on second edition of College Chemistry. Does not plan to revise the textbook again for at least four years. Will post bulletin about GIT's School of Chemistry. Not sure that any students will apply, as Caltech has very few this year. Disappointed that several of the more talented students have decided not to go on in chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Individual Correspondence. (Eastman - Eide)), #106.3]
  • Letter from Senator Thomas C. Hennings, Jr., Chairman, Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, to LP RE: Encloses a letter which he received from Alfred C. Ingersoll. Has written to Ingersoll telling him that his letter has been forwarded to LP. Sends his deepest appreciation for LP's participation in the hearings. [Letter from Ingersoll to Hennings November 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Telegram from Malcolm P. Sharp, President, National Lawyers Guild, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at the National Lawyers Guild's Annual Convention, February 10-13, 1956. The subject should be aspects of the world outlook for peace and progress in the atomic age. [Telegram from LP to Sharp December 21, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]

December 21

December 22

December 23
  • Check from AHP to Happy's for $58.67. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Check from AHP to Sierra Madre Hardware Store for $31.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Letter from Fred Anson to LP, RE: Writes that he is applying for the Merck Graduate Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry and requests a letter of recommendation from LP. [Letter from LP to Anson, January 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Letter from LP to Dr. O.H. Gaebler, Program Committee, International Symposium on Enzymes, Henry Ford Hospital, RE: Gives permission for his manuscript of the Fourth Edsel B. Ford Lecture to be published in the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Enzymes. Assumes that a proof will be sent to him for correction. [Letter from Howard to LP December 22, 1955, Letter from Gaebler to LP December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.25]

December 24
  • Handwritten note from Karl Bechert to LP, RE: Reflects on the happy time he had while visiting LP and AHP and wishes them a happy Christmas and New Year. [Filed under Ava Helen Pauling: (General Correspondence, Personal, A-M.), Box #1.001, Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Robert and Majorie Vold to Friends and Family, RE: Describes life in Bangalore in great detail. [Letter from Vold to Friends November 24, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1933-1969), #427.15]

December 25
  • Check from AHP to Elizabeth Britten for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Check from AHP to Elizabeth Gillette for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Check from AHP to Linda Pauling for $110.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Check from AHP to Peter Pauling for $110.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Check from LP to Crellin Pauling for $36.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]

December 26
  • Letter from Dr. C.L. Agre, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., St. Olaf College, to LP RE: Thanks LP and his colleagues for their hospitality during his recent visit to Caltech. Hopes to utilize ideas and strategies gained on his visits to Caltech and other institutions to modify St. Olaf's undergraduate curriculum, thus graduating talented chemists that might be accepted for graduate work at Caltech. Hopes LP will lecture in the area again so his students might attend. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence), #12.21]
  • Letter from Joseph Capsin to LP RE: In a letter to Senator Hennings, Capsin quoted LP's complimentary statements regarding Hennings. Has sent a fine editorial to LP's son requesting that he forward it to LP. [Letter from LP to Capsin December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Individual Correspondence. (Caen - Cassyd)), #57.9]

December 27

December 28
  • Letter from B.H. Sage to W.E. Bradley, Chairman, General Sessions, Atlantic City Meeting, Petroleum Division, ACS, RE: Thanks Bradley for the invitation to the institution's staff to speak at the meeting. At the present time, none of the staff feel they have anything suitable for presentation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Berkeley Travelodge, RE: Instead of arriving on January 3, LP will arrive on January 4 and AHP will join him a few days later. Departure date remains the same. [Letter from LP to Berkeley Travelodge December 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.3]
  • Letter from Dr. John Leo Abernathy, Physical Sciences Dept., California State Polytechnic College, to LP RE: Richard Wistar gave Abernathy material on LP's recent talk before the Pomona College Channing Club. Wistar suggested that Abernathy should obtain a copy of LP's "The Genesis of Ideas" to include in the Journal of Chemical Education. [Letter from LP to Wistar December 5, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.26]
  • Letter from Dr. Per-Olov Lowdin, Quantum Chemistry Group, University of Uppsala, Sweden, to LP RE: Pleased to have met LP and AHP at the Texas Conference. Would like to adjust his travel plans so that he arrives in Pasadena on February 6 and leaves on February 13. Planning a series of three lectures on the general theme: Some Actual Problems in the Quantum Theory of Molecules. The three lectures will be titled (1) Theoretical Methods of Investigating the Electronic Structure of Matter, (2) Electronic Correlation in the Chemical Bond, and (3) Use of Density Matrices in Quantum Chemistry. During the week, hopes to make a short visit to Professor McMillan at UCLA. Will also need to obtain a sailing permit while in Los Angeles. [Letter from LP to Lowdin November 23, 1955, December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle)), #218.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H.G. Thode, Hamilton College, McMaster University, RE: Thode might be interested in hiring Dr. John G. White. White has been on the Princeton University staff for a few years. LP has just heard that Princeton is not keeping him. White has experience in the x-ray field and has a good reputation. If interested, Thode should contact H.S. Taylor. [Letter from Thode to LP December 14, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1936-1955), #410.20]
  • Letter from LP to Professor F.O. Rice, Chemistry Dept., The Catholic University of America, RE: Thanks Rice for the invitation to have lunch with the department and to deliver a lecture to the graduate students at Catholic University. Plans to visit Washington for the National Academy of Sciences meeting in April. However, his schedule for this trip is already so full that he cannot accept Rice's invitation on this trip. [Letter from Rice to LP December 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.1]
  • Memorandum from R.B. Gilmore to LP RE: Lists how the funds have been budgeted for a $9,700 check from the NSF for Grant G1189. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]

December 29
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Lore Henlein, Secretary, Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, RE: Encloses LP's review of "The Strengths of Chemical Bonds" by T.L. Cottrell. Requests a tear sheet when the review appears. [Letter from Henlein to LP December 18, 1954] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.11]
  • Letter from Dr. E.R. Loveland, American College of Physicians, to LP RE: The American College of Physicians has selected LP as the recipient of the John Phillips Memorial Award for 1956. The award will be given at the Annual Session in Los Angeles on the evening of April 18. LP will present his paper "The Nature of Molecular Disease" at 2:20 PM that afternoon. Requests a manuscript of LP's paper as well as an abstract. The award will be a bronze medal and an honorarium of $250. Wonders how LP would like his name engraved. Requests an autographed photo and biographical info. [Letter from Loveland to LP January 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.16]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Rapaport, Director of Mental Hygiene, California State Department of Mental Hygiene, to Joseph M. McDaniel, Jr., Secretary, The Ford Foundation, RE: The California State Department submits the enclosed research proposal entitled "The Evaluation of Therapeutic Techniques in a Large State Mental Hospital." Discusses important features of the proposal, as well as the administrators who will be responsible for the program. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Organizational Correspondence. (Ca - Ca)), #69.1]
  • Letter from Gerard Piel, Publisher, Scientific American, to Hans Rotta, Naturwissenschaftliche Rundshau, RE: Naturwissenschaftlische Rundschau published a translation of the article "The Structure of Protein Molecules," published a year ago in Scientific American. No such permission was accorded to Naturwissenschaftliche Rundshau. Thus, reprinting the article was an infringement on copyright laws. As this is the second incident of such character, Scientific American is ready to invoke the full sanction of the law and to place this matter in the hands of their attorneys. In lieu of such action, they would be satisfied if Naturwissenschaftliche Rundshau would take certain compensatory actions. Describes these steps in detail. [Letter from Piel to LP December 29, 1955, Letter from Rotta to Piel January 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.9]
  • Letter from Gerard Piel, Publisher, Scientific American, to LP RE: Pleased to send the enclosed letter to Naturwissenschaftliche Rundshau. Letter described below. [Letter from LP to Piel December 6, 1955, Letter from Piel to Rotta December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Organizational Correspondence. (Sa - Sc)), #374.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Fuhr, Executive Secretary, Biophysics and Biophysical Study Section, Division of Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, RE: Thanks Fuhr for the copy of "North American Biophysicists and Biophysical Chemists." LP and Professor Corey will continue to think about the matter of training more people in x-ray crystallography, especially in relation to chemical and biological problems. [Letter from Fuhr to LP December 16, 1955, Letter from LP to Fuhr December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Organizational Correspondence. (National Institute of Health)), #285.3]
  • Letter from LP to Harrison Brown RE: After consulting with other members of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, LP has decided that it would be wise for Professor Yost not to have to teach two courses during the coming term. Asks if Brown and his associates might be willing to present the course in radioactivity during the remainder of the year. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Individual Correspondence. (Beach - Birge)), #27.17]
  • Letter from Prudence Thrift to LP, RE: Thrift is sending LP a promissory note for Paddies, Inc. Thrift advises LP that he has no personal indemnification on the note, meaning that if the corporation went broke LP would not be able to look to any individual of the corporation for repayment. Thrift also sends LP deeds for converting property from joint tenancy to tenancy in common for Miss Holland and Mrs. Jordan. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Financial: Notebooks, 1956-1982), Box #4.080, Folder #80.1]
  • Typescript: Review by LP on "The Strengths of Chemical Bonds," by T.L. Cottrell. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1955a.11]

December 30
  • Check from AHP to Safeway Stores for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
  • Check from LP to Paddies, Inc for $7,500.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956), Box #4.023, Folder #23.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from Dr. O.H. Gaebler, Program Committee, International Symposium on Enzymes, Henry Ford Hospital, to LP RE: Thanks LP for giving his permission to include the manuscript of his lecture in the published proceedings of the International Symposium on Enzymes. Will forward the manuscript to the copy editor for Academic Press. LP will receive proofs from the publishers. [Letter from LP to Gaebler December 23, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1955s.25]
  • Letter from LP to Charles Didzun, RE: Pleased to have received Didzun's Christmas card; it was the first card he has received from Oswego in about 25 years. His work at Caltech is going well. He married AHP in 1923; they have four children. Their oldest, a psychiatrist, is married with four children. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1936-1959), #98.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irvin Fuhr, Executive Secretary, Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry Study Section, Division of Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, RE: Received check for $57.24 to cover travel expenses in connection with the meeting in Berkeley on December 1. Noticed that the calculation on the cost of transportation contained an error. Has repeated the calculation on the back of the form, which is enclosed. The reported distance is 1386 kilometers, which then multiplied by 0.621 gives 861 miles, corresponding at 8 cents per mile, to $68.88, $50.64 greater than the sum indicated on the form itself. Has already deposited the check so cannot return it. [Letter from LP to Fuhr December 29, 1955, Letter from Lowe to LP January 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Organizational Correspondence. (National Institute of Health)), #285.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jacob L. Rycus, Academic Secretary, The Weizmann Institute of Science, RE: Pleased to express approval of the proposed nomination of Dr. Gerhard M. J. Schmidt for head of the new x-ray crystallography department at Weizmann. Pleased that Weizmann plans to expand its x-ray crystallography program, as this area of science is becoming increasingly important. Expresses high opinion of Schmidt and his work. If possible, Caltech would be glad to have him work at Caltech for a year. [Letter from Rycus to LP December 18, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Organizational Correspondence. (Wa - Wo)), #441.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jonathan Magnes, Physiology Dept., Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, RE: Magnes could obtain some oxypolygelatin from Dr. Arthur Cherkin, Don Baxter, Inc. Encloses a reprint describing the work done earlier at Gates and Crellin on oxypolygelatin. [Letter from Magnes to LP December 16, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #256.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Paul N. Schatz, RE: Has written to Professor John H. Yoe, as Schatz suggested. Will pass along information regarding academic openings. Wonders if Schatz would like to teach at Reed College. LP is having a hard time getting all the things done to which he has committed himself. [Letter from Schatz to LP December 5, 1955, Letter from LP to Yoe December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Per-Olov Lowdin, Physics Dept., MIT, RE: Schedule change for Lowdin's visit to Caltech is satisfactory. Dr. Hughes will write to Lowdin regarding the schedule for the lectures. [Letter from Lowdin to LP December 28, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Longuet-Higgins - LuValle)), #218.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sidney W. Benson, University of Southern California, RE: Encloses manuscript from Dr. Iyengar about the sorption of water by lignite. Requests that Benson read it and give his opinion. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1955-1957), #38.1]
  • Letter from LP to Harry G. Day, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, RE: Thanks him for his letter and writes that he agrees no good purpose would come of pursuing the matter further. Thanks him and Walter Moore's efforts on his behalf. [Letter from Day to LP, December 22, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964)
  • Letter from LP to Pauline Pauling, RE: LP encloses a check and says he hasn't succeeded in contacting his lawyer. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family, Box 5.051, Folder 51.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor John H. Yoe, Chairman, Chemistry Dept., University of Virginia, RE: At Caltech, Schatz worked on quantum mechanics and on problems of molecular structure. He is an able and well-trained theoretical chemist. Schatz did not teach at Caltech, but LP expects he would be a good teacher, as he has a good personality and speaks well. Recommends Schatz strongly for an academic appointment. [Letter from LP to Schatz December 30, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1953-1956), #379.3]
  • Letter from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Chemistry Dept., Harvard University, to LP RE: Wonders if LP would be willing to complete the enclosed NSF recommendation blank for him. Wilson is applying for one of the new NSF Senior Postdoctoral Fellowships. Finishes his term as chairman this summer, which will be a great relief. Describes the progress of his students. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Individual Correspondence. (Williams, J.W. - Wyman)), #438.5]
  • Letter from The Earl of Halsbury, National Research Development Corporation, London, to LP RE: Thanks LP and AHP for their hospitality during his stay in Pasadena. Pleased to meet LP again after their brief encounter at the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee years ago. Has been a student of LP's theories for many years. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950-1955), #166.6]
  • Note from Kurt Osteringer to LP RE: Written in German. Refers to an article by Prof. Corey entitled, "The Structure of the Protein Molecule." Discusses interatomic distances in the amide group and electronic structure. [Letter from LP to Osteringer January 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1956), #287.23] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1956), #300.18]

December 31
  • Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, December 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]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Electron-deficient compounds. Discusses the idea that stability requires all stable orbitals to be used pp. 17. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Metal hydrides. Concludes that the single-bond radius of H in these substances is ~0.37Å pp. 19. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • Royalty Statement from McGraw-Hill Book Company to LP for July 1, 1955 - December 31, 1955. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Royalty Statements, 1938-1995), Box #4.045, Folder #45.3]