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March
  • Article: "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules and their Relation to Disease Discussed," Lab World, March 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.7]
  • Contribution to: Where is science taking us? The research frontier. Saturday Rev. 39 (March 1956): 58. [Filed under LP Publications: 1956p.8]
  • Itinerary and Schedule: for LP and AHP trip to Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Washington; Winnipeg, Canada; Des Moines, Iowa City, Champaign-Urbana, Los Angeles, Urbana, New Haven CT., Beacon, New York; Amherst, Massachusetts; Urbana, Illinois; Chicago, Lawrence, Kansas, March 23 - May 8, 1956. [Filed under AHP: Travel Diaries and Itineraries, 1926, 1949-1974, 1981, No Date: Box #3.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from William Mace, Shortridge High Science Club, to LP RE: Asks for a letter from LP detailing his work and achievements. Requests a list of books and manuscripts authored by LP. [Letter from Wulf to Mace March 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Photo: Linus Pauling lecturing. (Harold F. Perkins / U of B.C. Vancouver March 1956" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1661] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.31]
  • Reprint: "Modification of Radiation Response," Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: Materials re: The Biological Effects of Radiation, 1948, 1950, 1955-1959: Box #7.015, Folder #15.5]

March 1
  • Bound Report: Protein Structure Group Report No. 1, California Institute of Technology, March 1, 1956. [Filed under LP Science: #6.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Abraham Lederman, Teachers Union of the City of New York, to LP RE: Asks if LP will provide a statement to be read at the Twentieth Annual Education Conference of the Teachers Union. [Letter from LP to Lederman February 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from LP to Aida Sloan RE: Thanks Sloan for the her contribution to the Dr. Howard Sloan Memorial Research Fund in honor of LP's birthday. [Note from Sloan to LP February 18, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Gentlemen, Chinese Chemical Society, RE: Thanks them for their invitation and repeats his regrets from his March 1 telegram. Says it may be possible for him to come to China in August and provides a list of possible lecture topics. [Telegram from Wulf to LP March 1, 1956, Telegram from Hou to LP April 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Richard A. Ogg, Jr., Chemistry Dept., Stanford University, RE: Looked for Ogg on Friday afternoon and then remembered that Ogg expected to be at Varian Associates at the time. Continues their discussion about aluminum borohydride. Wonders if Ogg has any evidence of a direct interaction between the aluminum and boron spins. Encloses a copy of a 1947 paper by LP on boron hydride. [Letter from Ogg to LP February 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.7]
  • Letter from LP to Rollie J. Myers, University of California Berkeley, RE: Expresses regret at Myers' decision to not accept the invitation to join the staff at Caltech as an Associate Professor. [Letter from Myers to LP February 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Roy A. Rauschenberg, YM-YWCA Graduate Group, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at the YM-YWCA Forum on April 6. The 30-45 minute talk should be designed for graduate students of varied backgrounds, perhaps on the topic of "The Impact of Science on Modern Man." Dinner will be held at 6 PM and the talk will begin at 6:45 PM, with a question period to follow. [Letter from LP to Rauschenberg March 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.14]
  • Letter from Sherman E. Smith, University of New Mexico, RE: Discusses R. Buckminister Fuller's work with the geodesic dome and its similarities with the structure of complex ionic compounds. Suggests a meeting between LP and Fuller. [Letter from LP to Smith March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Note from Ogden Baine, Southern Methodist University, to LP RE: Says that he will serve as general chairman of the National Convention and hopes that LP will attend. [Letter from LP to Baine March 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Proposal Review No. N-69, Armour Research Foundation, Physics of Solids Section, RE: LP's rating is "poor." [Letter from Brownson to LP December 27, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989: Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
  • Proposed Itinerary: University of Utah, Salt Lake City [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt from the Pacific Library Binding Co. for LP RE: Provides LP's order number and the price and details of a 10" book he ordered. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Telegram from Beatrice Wulf to LP RE: Informs LP of a telegram sent by the Chinese Chemical Society inviting him to give lectures in China. [Telegram from Chinese Chemical Society to LP February 16, 1956, Telegram and Letter from LP to Chinese Chemical Society March 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Telegram from LP to Chinese Chemical Society RE: Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to come to China to give a lecture series. [Telegram from Wulf to LP March 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Telegram from Ta Chou to LP RE: Hopes that LP will be able to come to China to give a series of lectures for the Chinese Chemical Society. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]

March 2
  • Check from AHP to Faculty Club, U of C for $0.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Jerry Emery for $8.25. [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 Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $15.83. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $16.08. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $57.18. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $24.45. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Standard Oil Company of California for $7.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Garnet T. Page, Chemical Institute of Canada, to Gentlemen RE: Says that LP has offered to address the sections to whom the letter is addressed in late March. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to George and Billie Miller RE: Warmly thanks the couple for a birthday card they sent. Discusses recent happenings at his and AHP's home. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to H.S. Gutowsky, University of Illinois RE: Thanks Gutowsky for offering his house for him and AHP while in Illinois, but they will stay in the Illini Union. LP looks forward to talking with Gutowsky during the first few days of Gutowsky's return. [Letter from Gutowsky to LP February 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4
  • Letter from LP to Louis Lineberry, Biological Warfare Laboratories, RE: Says Caltech teaches no courses in explosives chemistry. [Letter from Lineberry to LP February 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Imagines that LP has already heard that a member of the Illinois American Legion's Anti-subversive Committee has objected to LP's appointment as George A. Miller Lecturer in Chemistry. Assures LP that the University is standing by LP's appointment. Invites LP and AHP to attend a reception on April 4. [Letters from LP to Wall January 27, 1956, March 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. E.B. Chain, F.R.S., Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, RE: June 6 is satisfactory for the Avogadro Lecture. [Telegram from Chain to LP February 27, 1956, Letter from LP to Chain March 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Telegram from LP to Polish Radio Warsaw RE: Convinced that the first steps can now be taken toward an effective agreement between the great powers on controlled disarmament. Effort should be initiated by an agreement to ban further tests of nuclear weapons. [Telegram from Polish Radio Warsaw to LP February 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.1]

March 3
  • Check from AHP to Richard Perry for $108.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from J. A. Prins to J. W. M. DuMond , Caltech, RE: Describes his plans to visit physical institutes in the US during the summer. Inquires about visiting Caltech and possibly giving a lecture while there. Asks if DuMond or a colleague will attend the congress in July in Amsterdam. [Letter from LP to Prins March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Pauline I. Geballe to LP RE: Thanks LP for a recent letter and for keeping in touch with her. Expresses pride at having been LP's first science teacher. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Geballe, Pauline), #136.5]
  • Memo from LP [Signed by Joan Harris] to Harrison Brown RE: A page from the New York Herald Tribune of interest to Rudd. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brown, Harrison), #32.4]

March 4
  • Check from AHP to Adohr Milk Farms for $8.34. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to McBride Animal Hospital for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957" Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Mosse Incorporated for $83.49. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Silverwoods for $65.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Steve Klein and Jack McDonough, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, to LP RE: Invites LP to be the annual Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity speaker for 1955-56. [Letter from LP to Klein and McDonough March 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]

March 5

March 6
  • Letter from C.E. Cummings, Texas Company, to LP RE: Would like LP's opinion of Stanley L. Grotch who has applied for employment at his Laboratories as a research chemical engineer. [Letter from LP to Cummings March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Dr. R.B. Berkoff, Secretary, Manitoba Section, Chemical Institute of Canada, to LP RE: Pleased that LP will be visiting Winnipeg and that he has agreed to speak to the Manitoba Section of the Chemical Institute of Canada. Will arrange a luncheon meeting of the Section for noon on March 31. Dr. I. Hlyanka will be contacting LP several days before the luncheon. [Letter from LP to Berkoff March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from LP to Albert V. Baez, University of Redlands, RE: Says he is now a member of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science. Declines the invitation to speak before the SSRS. [Letter from Baez to LP February 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Colonel J. H. Rothschild, Chemical Corps Research and Development Command, RE: Congratulates Rothschild on his appointment as Commanding Officer of the Research and Development Command. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Harry B. Goresline RE: Congratulates Goresline on his promotion to Associate Scientific Director. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Leo A. Shinn, Office of Naval Research, RE: LP discusses in detail the question Shinn raised in their telephone conversation on March 1, 1956 regarding the item of $17,000 for X-ray equipment in their proposed budget for the first year of the contract. [Letter from Shinn to LP and Corey February 28, 1956] Notice of Research Project: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," submitted by LP to the Bio-Sciences Information Exchange. [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Memoranda, Notes and Assorted Materials re: "The Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides," Contract Nonr 220(05) (Chemistry 32), 1951-1963: Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
  • Letter from LP to George Wald, Harvard University, RE: Addresses the questions of the investigation of isomers. Presents Eichhorn's opinion on the matter. [Memo from Eichhorn to LP February 29, 1956, Letter from Wald to LP March 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wald, George), #431.1]
  • Letter from LP to Paul E. Pulliam RE: Attempts to answer questions posed by Pulliam regarding topics in LP's College Chemistry. Questions some of Pulliam's reasoning regarding enthalpy and entropy regions of energy levels and the reaction of N and O2. Briefly discusses the determination of equilibrium. [Letter from Pulliam to LP February 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to Robert B. Scott, Jr., University of Alabama, RE: Discusses a letter written by President Carmichael and recent actions taken by Carmichael regarding recent events at the University of Alabama. Maintains his decision to not come to University of Alabama in April. [Letter from Scott, Jr. to LP February 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Sister M. Liguori, St. Scholastica's College, RE: Sends a photo of himself and a copy of his Nobel address to St. Scholastica's for use in their scientific museum. [Letter from Liguori to LP January 18, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from LP to Stuart H. Parker RE: Regrets that he was unable to see Parker before his departure. Offers best wishes in Parker's career. [Letter from Parker to LP February 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to W. Keith Hall, Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, RE: Discusses issues from Hall's manuscript. Speaks about activation energies of copper-nickel alloys. [Letter from Hall to LP February 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from Paul Doty to Richard Marsh, cc: LP, RE: Accepts Marsh's invitation to speak at a General Chemistry seminar. Discusses lecture topics. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Doty, Paul), #96.11]
  • Letter from Robert F. Gould, Managing Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Wonders if LP will review the book Fibrous Proteins and Their Biological Significance or suggest someone else who is qualified to do so. [Letter from Wulf to Gould March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.6]
  • Letter from Robert L. Robinson, American Psychiatric Association, to LP RE: Still awaiting LP's summary of the paper he is to present at the APA Annual Meeting. The deadline was March 1, but since so many participants sent their summaries on time, has been able to extend the deadline to March 15. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.20]
  • Letter from William V. Consolazio, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to submit a short, informal progress report at the end of each year for grant NSF-G1189. Also requests reprints of publications made under this grant. [Letter from LP to Consolazio March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964: Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]

March 7
  • Letter from Arthur L. Pollard, Biological Laboratory, Knoxville, TN, to LP RE: Encloses and discusses photomicrographs of a macro-helical structure in vessels of vascular plants. Details the preparation of the specimens. [Letter from LP to Pollard March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for this judgements of the applicants in group Chemistry and Biochemistry. Encloses statements from three referees concerning three candidates in Chemistry and Biochemistry. [Letters from LP to Moe March 5, 1956, March 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Joe Kainz, President, Illinois Chapter, Delta Upsilon, to LP RE: Looking forward to LP's George A. Miller lectures in April. Invites LP to speak at one of the faculty guest nights during his stay. Gives possible dates. [Letter from LP to Joe Kainz March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.15]
  • Letter from LP to K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Will plan to lecture at Oberlin on October 16-18. [Letters from Rogers to LP February 29, 1956, April 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from LP to Ogden Baine, Southern Methodist University, RE: Regrets that he cannot come to Dallas for the National Convention. [Letter from Baine to LP March 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Professor A.N. Campbell, Chemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, RE: Accepts invitation to speak before the Chemistry Club at 1:30 on March 29. Probably should not spend very much time in the Department that afternoon because he must be fresh at the time of the Merck Lecture itself. [Letter from Campbell to LP February 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, RE: A couple reporters telephoned LP about the American Legion; LP did not make a statement. LP and AHP will arrive in Urbana on April 4 and would be able to attend the proposed reception that evening. [Letters from Wall to LP March 2, 1956, March 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Letter from LP to Roy A. Rauschenberg, YW-YMCA Graduate Group, University of Illinois, RE: Accepts invitation to speak before the YW-YMCA Forum on April 6. Rauschenberg should check to see when LP's lecture is scheduled for that day. If there is no conflict, then LP will be willing to lecture on the topic of "Science in the Modern World." [Letters from Rauschenberg to LP March 1, 1956, March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.14]
  • Letter from O. J. Walker, Chemical Institute of Canada, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at a Western Regional Conference at Edmonton, Alberta. [Letter from LP to Walker March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter from Peter Pauling to Linus Pauling RE: Peter writes to discuss issues with the Draft Board and summer travel plans. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.042, Folder #42.3]
  • Letter from Professor Ralph A. Beebe, Chemistry Dept., Amherst College, to LP RE: LP's formal lecture is scheduled for April 26 at 8 PM in the Johnson Chapel. Hopes that LP will be able to speak with the chemistry students and staff at 4:30 PM on April 27. Hopes that LP and AHP will be able spend several days in Amherst. Would like to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. [Letter from Beebe to LP October 19, 1955, Letter from LP to Beebe March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.19]
  • Letter from Richard A. Ogg, Jr., Stanford University, to LP RE: Discusses a structural problem posed by experiments on aluminum borohydride. Requests LP's comments on the matter. [Letter from LP to Ogg, Jr.] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1956), #300.18]
  • Letter from William G. Esmond to LP RE: Presents his ideas regarding a method of inhibiting sickling of red blood cells of patients with sickle cell anemia. Asks LP for comments or ideas. [Letter from LP to Esmond March 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from the Secretaries, Academy of Sciences of the Institut de France, to LP RE: Written in French. Explains that the volumes of the Academy Reports are becoming so long that they must be divided into sections to be examined. Asks LP in what form he would like to receive the volume. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1956), #185.17]
  • Typescript: "The Molecular Basis of Genetics," Summary paper to be presented at the APA Annual Meeting. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.20]

March 8
  • Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $6.62. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Poppy Cleaners and Dryers for $12.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Letter from Dr. Frank D. White, Biochemistry Dept., University of Manitoba, to LP RE: Has made the tentative arrangements for LP's visit to Winnipeg. Suggests that Wednesday be devoted to the Medical College, with the talk to the students scheduled for noon. Thursday should be devoted to the University Campus, with LP delivering the Merck Lecture at 8:30 PM. Dr. Spitzer will entertain LP and AHP on Friday. A meeting of the Manitoba Section of the Chemical Institute of Canada may be scheduled for Saturday. White and his wife invite LP and AHP to dine with them on Wednesday. [Letters from LP to White February 14, 1956, March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from LP to J. Lewin, Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine, RE: Invites Lewin to come to Pasadena for a year to participate in research on the structure of proteins. Discusses details of the proposed appointment. [Letter from Lewin to LP March 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]

March 9

March 10
  • Check from AHP to Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [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 Friends Committee on Legislation for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Pasadena Red Cross for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from W. F. K. Wynne-Jones, King's College, to LP RE: Discusses details of his forthcoming visit to America. [Letter from LP to Wynne-Jones March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]

March 12
  • Check from AHP to B.F. Allen for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Gould Music Company for $2,420.00. [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 Happy's for $81.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to R. Walbridge Pool Company for $27.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Journal Article: "Child Disease Linked to New-Found Enzyme," Medical News, (March 12, 1956). [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, CIT, to Professor Ralph L. Shriner Chemistry Dept., State University of Iowa, RE: LP and AHP expect to arrive in Iowa City on April 3 at 4:07 PM and will depart that night at 11:10 PM, so it will not be necessary to make a hotel reservation for them. Presumes that LP's lecture can be scheduled for early evening. [Letters from Shriner to LP February 22, 1956, March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.13]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Morrison Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, RE: Requests that the single reservation for LP in connection with the APA Meeting be changed to a double reservation, as AHP will accompany him. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.21]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor R.E. Rundle, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, RE: LP and AHP will arrive in Des Moines on April 1 at 3:05 PM by plane. Wonders about transportation between Des Moines and Ames. LP and AHP will need a hotel reservation for the nights of April 1 and 2. They will leave on April 3 at 2:10 PM by train. Since they will be starting on their eastern trip on March 23, hopefully Rundle can let them know about the transportation between Des Moines and Ames, as well as about the hotel reservations, before then. [Letter from Rundle to LP February 15, 1956, Letter from Rundle to Wulf March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Robert W. McKinney, Corresponding Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, RE: LP and AHP plan to arrive in Kansas City on May 5 at 3:20 PM. Accepts McKinney's offer to drive them to Lawrence. LP and AHP will leave Kansas City at 3:55 PM on May 8. Requests that a hotel reservation for LP and AHP on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. [Letter from LP to McKinney December 19, 1955, Letter from McKinney to LP March 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Letter from Eric S. Proskauer, Interscience Publishers, Inc. to LP RE: Asks LP to sign a release giving the Sir Robert Robinson Foundation rights to collect all royalties on the publication, "Perspectives in Organic Chemistry." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1956), #185.17]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: LP believes that both Dr. Jonas E. Richmond and Mr. Michell J. Sienko should be considered for a Fellowship but believes that Dr. S.W. Terrill should not be. [Letters from Moe to LP March 7, 1956, March 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from LP to R. Buckminister Fuller RE: Suggests that he visit with Fuller this week at Caltech. [Note from Fuller to LP, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Fuller, Buckminister), #121.4]
  • Letter from LP to William G. Esmond RE: Discusses investigations of the effect of oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin. Suggests that Esmond contact Dr. George Burch for further information. [Letter from Esmond to LP March 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from Professor Arthur W. Galston, Osborn Botanical Laboratory, Yale University, to LP RE: Pleased to hear that LP and AHP will be coming to New Haven in April. Understands that LP and AHP may wish to stay with Professor Harned again, but invites them to stay with him and his wife. [Letter from Galston to LP April 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.17]
  • Memo from LP to Barclay Ray RE: A card from Guy Turco requesting a sample of zunyite. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]

March 13

March 14

March 15
  • Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to California Institute of Technology Bookstore for $23.76. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Dover Publications for $8.48. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to H.L. Byram, Tax Collector for $572.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to International Society of Hematology for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Pacific Library Binding Company for $3.87. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Southern California Section of ACS for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from J. C. Warner, President, American Chemical Society, to Dr. Percy L. Julian, President, Julian Laboratories Inc., cc: LP, RE: Writes that his personal convictions are there should be no basis for distinction on a basis of color in a scientific society, but he cannot speak officially for the Society, although he believes others feel the same way. The Board and the Council are responsible to speak for the Society and they will look over this matter carefully. [Letter from Warner to LP March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964: Box #14.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from J. C. Warner, President, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter and is enclosing his response to Dr. Julian which should clarify his view of the matter. [Letter from LP to Warner February 10, 1956, Letter from Warner to Julian March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964: Box #14.006, Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William V. Consolazio, National Science Foundation, RE: LP encloses the progress report for Research Grant NSF-G1189 for 1955. [Letter from Consolazio to LP March 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964: Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]
  • Letter from LP to President H.H. Saunderson, University of Manitoba, RE: LP and AHP will look forward to the informal luncheon on March 29 at 12:30 PM. [Letter from Saunderson to LP March 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.9]
  • Letter from Marseille Spetz to LP RE: Encloses and briefly discusses his reprint on poliomyelitis. [Letter from LP to Spetz March 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Nathan Kornblum, Purdue University, to LP RE: Sends a reprint of a recent paper in which LP's electronegativity scale proves useful. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Letter from S. J. Leach, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Wool Textile Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Asks if he could visit LP's laboratory while in Los Angeles in April. [Letter from Wulf to Leach March 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from Thomas A. Gover, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, University of Wisconsin, RE: Asks LP to be the speaker to initiate their yearly lecture series by outstanding scientists. LP would be the guest of honor at the initiation banquet. Asks LP to choose any date in April or early May to come. [Letter from LP to Gover March 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP RE: Provides the budget information for NSF Grant G1189. [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964: Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]
  • Report on Research Grant RE: Research Grant NSF-G1189, "Configurations of Polypeptide Chains in Proteins," submitted by LP to Dr. William V. Consolazio. [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964: Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]

March 16
  • Letter from Anita Pauling to LP and AHP, RE: Discusses the weather, her plants, and hopes they will come visit for Christmas. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal and Family, Box 5.040, Folder 40.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Martin A. Watkins, Assistant Professor, Humboldt State College, to LP RE: Thanks LP for appearing as a guest lecturer at American Heritage Week. Everyone agrees that LP's speeches were the best that were ever given at Humboldt. At LP's suggestion, has applied for a position in the English Department at CIT, but has received word that there are no openings. Has no position for next fall, but has resigned from his present position. Has written to his friend Ernest Seeman, suggesting that he get some publicity going on the effects of atomic and hydrogen bomb explosions on longevity. If LP is ever in Tennessee, hopes he will visit Seeman. [Letters from LP to Watkins February 8, 1956, March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.6]
  • Letter from LP to David C. Young, American Chemical Society, RE: Declines Young's invitation to speak before the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from Young to LP March 14, 1956]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. English, Yale University, RE: Regrets that he will be unable to give a chemistry seminar while visiting New Haven. [Letter from English to LP March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Martin A. Watkins, Humboldt State College, RE: LP and AHP remember their visit to Arcata with pleasure. If there is anything LP can do about Watkins' search for a position, he should let LP know. Hallett Smith said there were no openings in the CIT Division of Humanities for the coming year. [Letter from Watkins to LP March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.6]
  • Letter from LP to L. A. Prins, Technical University of Delft, RE: Says he heard of Prins' proposed trip to Pasadena and hopes he will visit. Informs him that his visit falls during Caltech's vacations months so he cannot invite him to give a lecture. [Letter from DuMond to Prins March 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to Lucile Jenkins, RE: LP is glad to hear that Lucile's son is going to college. He recommends schools for consideration. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 5.053, Folder 53.9]
  • Letter from LP to Murray Vernon King, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Declines King's invitation to be a member of an advisory committee to organize a symposium on protein structure. Mentions his and Prof. Corey's work on the structure of crystalline globular proteins. [Letter from King to LP March 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Letter from LP to Robert Livingston Schulyer, Editor, Dictionary of American Biography, RE: Encloses his article on Arthur Amos Noyes for publication in the Dictionary of American Biography. Apologizes for it being late; LP has had so much do lately and it has been difficult to meet all of his commitments. [Letters from Schulyer to LP February 22, 1956, March 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.2]
  • Letter from LP to Sterling B. Hendricks, Agricultural Research Service, RE: Says he will not be in Pasadena when Hendricks plans to visit. Invites Hendricks to attend a luncheon with the members of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hendricks, Sterling B.), #156.3]
  • Letter from LP to W. F. K. Wynne-Jones, King's College, RE: Discusses details of Wynne-Jones' forthcoming visit to America. [Letter from Wynne-Jones to LP March 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter from M. F. Crass, Jr., Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc., RE: Sends a set of loose-leaf data sheets of Selected Values of Properties of Chemical Compounds for use in the Caltech chemistry library. Describes the sheets and where they will be distributed. [Letter from LP to Crass, Jr. March 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Norman Cousins, The Saturday Review, to LP RE: Discusses a new science-research section in The Saturday Review. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Cousins, Norman), #68.6]
  • Letter from Roy A. Rauschenberg, YM-YWCA Graduate Group, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Has checked with Dr. Wall and there is no conflict, as LP's lecture is scheduled for that afternoon. Will use the title "Science in the Modern World" on their publicity. Thanks LP for accepting their invitation. [Letter from LP to Rauschenberg March 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.14]
  • Telegram from Dr. and Mrs. Hogness, Chicago Midway Laboratories, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Has heard that LP and AHP will be in Illinois in April. Would be happy to have LP and AHP spend a few days with them. Could arrange a party for LP and AHP to see their friends in Chicago. [Letter from LP to Dr. and Mrs. Hogness March 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]

March 17
  • Albert, Adrien 1956. Mode of Action of Isoniazid. Nature 177: 525-526.
  • Check from AHP to Brown and Welin for $6.33. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1951-1960: Box #4.075, Folder #75.5]
  • Check from AHP to Madame H. Bowlis for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from Edward Friel, Security Painting & Decorating Company, to Gentlemen, California Institute of Technology, RE: Informs them of a new development in communication about color that the company found and then wrote about in their paper, "The Trefoil Studies, a Treatment of Color in Terms of the Pigments." Requests that someone with the necessary qualifications evaluate it. [Letter from LP to Friel March 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1957), #129.1]
  • Letter from Hans-Joachim Brüchner to LP RE: Thanks LP for his March 5 letter and explains his own recent accomplishments. [Letter from LP to Brüchner March 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]

March 18
  • Note from Harry Wagreich,The City College, to LP RE: Comments on LP's book, General Chemistry. Inquires about LP's opinions on General Chemistry college courses. [Letter from LP to Wagreich March 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]

March 19

March 20

March 21
  • Check from AHP to Farmers Grocery 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 Haggarty's for $22.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from Clarence E. Pickett to LP RE: Requests that LP explain why he is willing to sign a letter to the President regarding the trial of Morton Sobell. Expresses doubt about whether he should sign the letter himself. [Letter from LP to Pickett June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Clyde Manwell to LP RE: Describes his current work with hemoglobin as a graduate student. Requests copies of five of LP's articles. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to Gover, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, University of Wisconsin, RE: LP is sorry but he cannot rearrange his schedule to accept the invitation. [Letter from Gover to LP March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Ralph A. Beebe, Chemistry Dept., Amherst College, to LP RE: Thanks LP for letting them know about the plans for his Amherst trip. The chemistry seminar talk on the structure of proteins would be appropriate. Has reserved accommodations for LP and AHP at the Lord Jeffrey Inn. [Letter from LP to Beebe March 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.19]
  • Letter from Robert W. McKinney, Corresponding Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Will be happy to met LP and AHP at Kansas City on May 5 and drive them back the following Tuesday. Has made reservations for LP and AHP for the guest house on campus. [Letter from Wulf to McKinney March 12, 1956, Letter from McKinney to LP May 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Telegram from LP to Cronyn, Reed College, RE: Will use standard size slides. [Telegram from Cronyn to LP March 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.10]
  • Telegram from LP to Thomas A. Gover, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, University of Wisconsin, RE: LP regrets his inability to rearrange his schedule in order to accept his invitation. [Letter from Gover to LP March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]

March 22  (Los Angeles, CA)

March 23  (Portland, OR)
  • Check from AHP to Pearl M. Jordan 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]
  • Itinerary: LP to leave [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Itinerary: leave Los Angeles, arrive in Portland, Oregon at 12:40 PM; Reed College, afternoon talk on proteins; leave Portland for Seattle at 11:45 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, to LP RE: Encloses two copies of a notice being circulated regarding LP's upcoming lectures. Planning an informal reception for LP and AHP to be held on April 4 at the home of Professor and Mrs. H.E. Carter. Offers to meet LP and AHP at the airport or station when they arrive. [Letter from LP to Wall March 7, 1956, Letter from Wulf to Wall March 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]

March 24  (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
  • Article: Where is Science Taking Us? The Research Frontier," Numerous Authors including Linus Pauling, Saturday Review, March 24, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.18]
  • Hotel receipt: Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver BC [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Itinerary: arrive in Seattle at 5:45 AM; leave Seattle at 8:05 AM, arrive in Vancouver at 12:15 PM; Hotel Vancouver; visit campus of University of British Columbia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Note from George Friedman to LP RE: Expresses his admiration for LP and asks for an autographed photograph. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]

March 25  (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; transit to Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Itinerary: leave Vancouver at 8 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]

March 26  (transit to Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Itinerary: arrive in Winnipeg at 6:45 PM; reservation at Fort Garry Hotel [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Fred B. Eiseman, Jr., John Burroughs School, to LP RE: Asks for assistance in questions on structural chemistry, wave-particle duality of electromagnetic radiation and other scientific matters. Discusses his and a student's recent work with a microwave transmitter and the optical activity of certain asymmetric organic molecules. [Letter from LP to Eisman, Jr. April 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from George Wald, Harvard University, to LP RE: Discusses the investigation of isomers of vitamin A. [Letter from LP to Wald March 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wald, George), #431.1]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Mary E. Tincovich, Librarian, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, RE: Sends a bibliography of his publications. Doubts that they will be interested in many of these papers, so will only send reprints of one or two on sickle cell anemia. [Letter from Tincovich to LP February 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.20]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Protein Structure Study is Vital Problem: Pauling," Reed College (Portland, Oregon) Quest, March 26, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.7]

March 27  (Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Lecture Topic: Analytical Chemistry (E. Swift), Homework: Study of the analysis scheme, Laboratory: Preparation for Laboratory work. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.014, Folder #14.10]
  • Itinerary: arrive in Winnipeg at 6:45 PM; reservation at Fort Garry Hotel [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, University of Illinois, RE: Wall's letter to LP with the notices of his lectures arrived after LP and AHP left. Will not forward them because not sure that she can reach him; LP will be making stops in Canada and Iowa before arriving in Urbana. LP and AHP will arrive in Urbana at 9:50 AM on the Illinois Central. Provides info on how LP can be reached until then. [Letters from Wall to LP March 23, 1956, May 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Letter from Dr. Domenico Marotta, Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, to LP RE: Pleased that LP will be able to come to Rome to deliver the Avogadro Lecture on June 6. Would like to know the exact date and time of LP's arrival. LP will be staying at the Hassler Hotel. Understands that Professor Chain has written to LP regarding the subjects for the Italian lecture tour. [Letter from LP to Marotta March 20, 1956, April 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from Dr. E.B. Chain, F.R.S., Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, to LP RE: Delighted that LP has accepted the invitation to deliver an Avogadro Commemoration Lecture on June 6. Requests that LP let them know the exact date of his arrival. Selects the titles "The Structure of Proteins" and "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" from the list LP gave. If it would not be too much trouble, suggests that he also bring the slides for "The Valence of Metals and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds" lecture. People at the University of Bologna might be particularly interested in that topic. Florence will be included in LP's tour, but it is not necessary for LP to lecture there. [Letters from LP to Chain March 20, 1956, April 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from G. W. Wheland, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of his letter to Sadhan Basu. Explains his reason for ending his and LP's correspondence. [Letter from Wheland to Basu March 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wheland, G. W.), #437.7]
  • Letter from G. W. Wheland, University of Chicago, to Sadhan Basu, University College of Science, Calcutta, RE: Responds to Basu's inquiry by explaining the procedure for calculating charges on atoms in the pyridine molecule. [Letters from LP to Wheland March 22, 1956, March 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wheland, G. W.), #437.7]
  • Letter from G.B.B.M. Sutherland, University of Michigan, to LP RE: Extends an open invitation to LP and AHP to visit his residence in London. Invites LP to attend a Biophysics Symposium in Ann Arbor in July. [Letters from LP to Sutherland March 13, 1956, April 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Sutherland, G.B.B.M, 1939, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from J. J. Drysdale, Du Pont Company, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at a seminar before the Experimental Station of the Du Pont Company. Discusses details of the seminar. [Letter from LP to Drysdale April 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
  • Letter from Professor I. Fankuchen, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Sends him a revised copy of Geller's manuscript and requests his thoughts. Includes a copy of LP's comments on the original manuscript, the letter from Geller responding to LP's comments, and a copy of his manuscript. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1957a.4]
  • Return Item Debit from First Western Bank and Trust Company for LP for $135.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]

March 28  (Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Itinerary: Medical College, University of Manitoba; 12 noon speak to medical students; dinner with Professor and Mrs. Frank White [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Itinerary: University of Manitoba, Merck Lecture, Winnipeg [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]

March 29  (Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Lecture Topic: Analytical Chemistry (E. Swift), Homework: Study of the analysis scheme, Laboratory: Preparation for Laboratory work. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.014, Folder #14.10]
  • Itinerary: University of Manitoba, Merck Lecture, Winnipeg [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Itinerary: visit university campus; lunch at 12:30 with President Hugh Saunderson; 1:30 PM talk to Chemistry Club; 8:30 PM Merck Lecture "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to William Mace, Shortridge High Science Club, RE: Sends biographical material on LP and information regarding LP's work and publications. [Letter from Mace to LP March 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Chauncey D. Leake, Ohio State University to Editors, The Saturday Review, cc: LP, RE: Discusses a spread in the March 24th issue of The Saturday Review concerning ten scientists' views on "Research Frontier." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Leake, Chauncey D.), #214.4]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Robert Gordon RE: Answers the letter for LP since he is away on a long trip. Cannot give Gordon much information because LP does not work along those lines but sends Gordon some reprints about chemistry in the modern world that he might be able to use. [Note from Gordon to LP February 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from William T. Scott, Smith College, to LP RE: Welcomes LP as a member of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science. Discusses the work of Mrs. Wrinch and Miss Anslow. [Letters from LP to Scott February 14, 1956, April 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]

March 30  (Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Itinerary: University of Manitoba, Merck Lecture, Winnipeg [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Itinerary: visit with Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Spitzer, Fort Garry [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to S. J. Leach, Wool Textile Research Laboratories, RE: Says LP will be out of town on the date Leach specified for his intended visit but that Prof. Corey will see Leach when he visits. [Letter from Leach to LP March 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from George Mantell, University of California, Livermore Radiation Laboratory, to LP RE: States that Eric H. Carson provided LP as a reference in his application to work at the radiation laboratory. Requests LP's opinion and comments on Carson. [Letter from LP to Mantell April 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Gunnar Bergman to Office of Naval Research RE: Submits a Periodic Status Report for December 1955 through February 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 #31.19]
  • Letter from J. Lewin, Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine, RE: Says he would like to accept LP's invitation to come to work with him in Pasadena for a year but must first obtain permission from his current place of work. [Letters from LP to Lewin March 8, 1956, April 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence), #231.2]
  • Letter from Unknown Sender to Mr. Freeman RE: Says Freeman's letter has been sent to LP. Explains when LP will be in Pasadena. [Letters from LP to Freeman February 1, 1956, May 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]

March 31  (Winnipeg, Canada)
  • Check from AHP to Anita Pauling for $15.00. [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 $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, March 31, 1956. [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962: Box #14.031, Folder #31.8]
  • Itinerary: luncheon meeting, Manitoba Section of the Chemical Institute of Canada [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]