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May
  • Itinerary for LP and AHP, May 30-July 4, 1956, H.R. Bennett Travel Agency. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Itinerary: for LP and AHP trip to London, Rome, Helsinki, and Copenhagen, May 30 - July 4, 1956. [Filed under AHP: Travel Diaries and Itineraries, 1926, 1949-1974, 1981, No Date: Box #3.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Biochemist Seen Aiding Mind Ills," New York Times, May 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Ties Mental Ills to Molecule," News-Gazette, May 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Note from Marta Vargas to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Confirms arrangements for her visit to Pasadena. [Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Marta Vargas May 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Note from Phoebe Evans to "Secretary to" RE: References article in the New York Times and discusses her opinions on it and asks if he could advise her where to go to find more information. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Evans May 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Pamphlet: "The Abnormal Human Hemoglobins", by Harvey A Itano, William R. Bergren, and Phillip Sturgeon. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Pamplet: "LEDC News" [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Report: "Agglutination of Sensitized Red Cells by Large Anisometric Molecules," by James H. Jandl and William B. Castle, The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine, May 1956. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957: Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]

May 1  (Champaign, IL)
  • Check from AHP to Illini Union for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Itinerary: University of Illinois; 4 PM lecture "Structure of Antibodies" [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Itinerary: leave Urbana for Chicago (after lecture); reservation at the Morrison Hotel [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Marjorie Hill, D. C. Heath and Company, to LP RE: Asks for LP's permission to use a specific photograph of him and descriptive paragraph on a poster of Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry for high school classrooms. [Letter from LP to Hill May 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Hybrid Virus Discovery Called Immunization Aid," Chicago Sun-Times, May 1, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.11]
  • Note from Marta Vargas to LP RE: Discusses details of her coming visit to Pasadena. [Letters from Wulf to Vargas April 24, 1956, May 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Receipt from Morrison Hotel (Chicago) to LP for $28.95. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956: Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Speech: "The Structure of Antibodies and the Nature of Serological Reactions," 4 PM, East Chemistry Building, University of Illinois, George A. Miller Lectures in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]

May 2  (Chicago, IL)
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Schedule. Lecture Topic: Spec. Lect. (H. Brown), Homework: Ch 27 Prob 26 - 17,24, 27 - 7,22,24, Laboratory: Al-Cr elements. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.014, Folder #14.10]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: American Psychiatric Association, Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Itinerary: American Psychiatric Association, Morrison Hotel; 10:30 AM talk "Molecular Basis of Genetics" (Part of symposium on Recent Progress in Genetics and Its Implication in Psychiatric Theory) [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from G. Bernardini to LP RE: A book on Avogadro's papers from Italy. [Letter from LP to Bernardini May 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from Philip Isely to LP RE: Suggests filing an injunction against the government in an effort to stop the atomic bomb tests. Outlines the different arguments that could be used as a reason to file, including that the tests are harmful to people and the tests violate private property rights. Encloses a copy of an article from a journal that he is trying to get started. [Letter from LP to Isely June 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1956), #185.17]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Winner Tells Research Plan," Publication Unknown, May 2, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Predicts Conquest of Feeble-Mindedness," Publication Unknown, May 2, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.15]
  • Typescript: "The Molecular Basis of Genetics," Presented at the American Psychiatric Association Symposium, Chicago, Illinois. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.20] [Also filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.5]

May 3  (Chicago, IL)
  • Itinerary: University of Illinois; 4 PM lecture "Intermolecular Forces" [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Itinerary: return to Urbana [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Eric Sandahl, Children Limited, to LP RE: Requests the text of LP's talk before the meeting of the American Psychiatric Association on May 2 and requests further details on his research of phenylpyruvic oligophrenia. [Letter from LP to Sandahl June 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Letter from H. Bloom, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Asks is he could visit LP and see his research laboratories while in Pasadena in October. [Letter from LP to Bloom May 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from J. I. Fernández Alonso, University of Valencia, to LP RE: Discusses the manuscript on the chlorides of phosphorus and notes the benefit of having LP's name on the work. [Letter from LP to Alonso June 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Biochemist Seen Aiding Mind Ills," New York Times, May 3, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Sees Delay in Drug for Mental Ills," New York Herald Tribune, May 3, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.5]
  • Note from Brahma Datta Sharma, University of Southern California, to LP RE: Explains his education background and current research works. Requests to meet LP. [Letter from LP to Sharma June 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Speech: "Intermolecular Forces," 4:45 PM, Physics Laboratory, University of Illinois, George A. Miller Lectures in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]

May 4  (Champaign, IL)
  • Check from LP to Dr. Maurizio Gianturco for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Itinerary: University of Illinois; 4 PM lecture "Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity" [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from A.T. Drury, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Informs LP that his laboratory was erroneously deleted from the distribution list for the "Research Reviews" and apologizes. His name has been restored to the list. Encloses the March and April issues. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Metsger April 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962): Box #14.031, Folder #31.2]
  • Letter from B. Caminita for Leo A. Shinn, Office of Naval Research to LP and Dr. Robert B. Corey RE: Informs them that their proposal for additional funds to increase the level of activity under Contract Nonr-220(05) has been approved by the Biological Sciences Division and has been forwarded to the Contract division for negotiation. Handwritten notes on letter from Beatrice Wulf. [Letter from LP to Shinn May 17, 1956] [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 Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Marta Vargas RE: Discusses lodging options for Vargas during her visit to Pasadena. [Note from Vargas to LP May 1, 1956, Note from Vargas to Wulf May 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Letter from Bruce Benson, Associate Professor of Physics, Amherst College to LP, RE: Expresses appreciation for LP's varied participation in the life of the college. Amherst College looks forward to LP's next visit. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956: Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
  • Letter from Bruce C. Fuller to LP RE: Requests information or material on LP's speeches or lectures on his theory of chemical deficiency as a primary cause of mental illness. [Letter from LP to Fuller May 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
  • Letter from Hudson Hoagland, Worchester Foundation for Experimental Biology, to LP RE: Invites LP to be a guest a conference on neuropharmacology held by the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation. Briefly discusses details of the conference. [Letter from LP to Hoagland May 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from J. Monteath Robertson, University of Glasgow, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his Nobel Lecture on modern structural chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roberts, J. Monteath), #330.7]
  • Letter from Paul A. Beck, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Asks for reprints of LP's metals papers. [Letter from Beck to LP May 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Note from Mrs. Claire Connor to LP RE: Writes in response to the annual meeting of the APA and article in the Tribune to ask what she may do to help her mentally retarded child. [Letter from LP to Connor June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Speech: "Molecular Structure and Biological Specificity," 4 PM, East Chemistry Building, University of Illinois, George A. Miller Lectures in Chemistry. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]

May 5  (Urbana, IL)
  • Itinerary: leave Urbana by train, arrive in Kansas City at 3:20 PM; drive to Lawrence, Kansas [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from A.B. Metsger, Captain, USN, Office of Naval Research to Sir RE: Must eliminate LP's name from the free distribution list for the Office of Naval Research monthly Research Review because he is no longer listed as having a contract with the Navy. Provides information to subscribe to the reviews. [Letter from Executive Secretary to Metsger April 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962: Box #14.031, Folder #31.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Leo Criep to LP RE: Invites him to participate in the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, discussing Immunology of Allergy in a pre-meeting postgraduate review. [Letter from LP to Criep May 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Cure for Schizophrenia?" Washington Star, May 5, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.10]

May 6  (Lawrence, KS)
  • Check from LP to Illini Union for $60.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: box #4.024, Folder #24.1]

May 7  (Lawrence, KS)

May 8  (Lawrence, KS)
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $15.06. [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]
  • Itinerary: leave Lawrence for Kansas City, arrive in Los Angeles at 7:32 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Frances Ocon Agresta to LP RE: Discusses the article in New York Times and her daughter who is mentally retarded as well as their family situation. Asks if he would try any of his methods on her daughter. [Letter from LP to Agresta June 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Letter from John Thomas Cleary to LP RE: An article in the New York Times about a method of rectifying genetic fault through the use of organic chemical substances. Cites an experiment from Stanford University concerning the evaluation of the "furan." [Letter from LP to Cleary June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Letter from John W. Tietz to LP RE: Requests a press release or reprint of LP's remarks at the May 2 American Psychiatric Association Convention. [Letter from LP to Tietz June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Letter from LP to H. Bloom, University of Pennsylvania, RE: Says he expects to see Bloom when Bloom visits Pasadena in October. [Letter from Bloom to LP May 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from R. T. Sanderson, State University of Iowa, to LP RE: Inquires about LP's opinion of the grouping systems in the periodic table. Discusses his opinion on the matter and encloses a related article. [Letter from LP to Sanderson May 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Ray T. Bayless, Assistant Secretary, American Society of Metals, to LP RE: Volume 48-A of The Transactions will soon be off the press; will soon send LP copies of his paper. Since the printers would like to destroy the type, would like to know whether LP would like additional reprints. [Letter from Bayless to LP March 19, 1956, Letter from Wulf to Bayless May 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.3]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP, to Mrs. Alexander Evans, RE: States LP is just beginning a program that may contribute to knowledge about mental illness. Apologizes that no information can be sent. [Letter to "Secretary to" from Evans 5-[?]-56] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Letter from Zigmond M. Lebensohn to LP RE: Requests a paper covering LP's remarks at the May 2 American Psychiatric Association Convention for publication in The American Journal of Psychiatry. [Letter from LP to Lebensohn May 10, 1956, Letter from LP to Davies May 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Corliss Lamont to Speak in L.A.," Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 8, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.11]

May 9

May 10

May 11

May 12
  • Check from AHP to California Legislative Conference for $1.50. [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]
  • Check from AHP to Emergency Civil Liberties Committee 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 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]
  • Check from AHP to Iberica Publishing Company for $5.00. [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 Spanish Refugee Aid Inc. 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]
  • Letter from Bruce L. Hicks to LP RE: Says he enjoyed speaking with LP and listening to him speak. Explains that he will not apply for an Assistant Professor position at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from Pierre Van Rysselberghe, University of Oregon, to LP RE: Informs that he and a Mr. R. Piontelli will be visiting Caltech in June. [Letter from LP to Pierre Van Rysselberghe May 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]

May 13
  • Note from W. Thorsell of The University of Wisconsin RE: Discusses her past and current research. Proposes a visit to Caltech in June. [Letter from LP to W. Thorsell May 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T:Correspondence, 1956), #411.1]

May 14
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Schedule. Lecture Topic: Ch 28, Homework: Prob 28 - 1,2,4,8,9,10, Laboratory: General unknown solid substance. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.014, Folder #14.10]
  • Check from AHP to Alumni Association C.I.T. for $4.00. [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 LP to Dean, Graduate School, Harvard University, RE: Recommends Walter MacGinitie for acceptance to Harvard Graduate School and describes his credentials and intellectual capacity. [Letter from Walter H. MacGintie to LP April 30, 1956, Letter from LP to Walter H. MacGinitie May 14, 1956]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R.L. Sawyer, Director of Research, Texas Company, RE: Enjoyed his visit to Beacon Laboratories. [Letter from R.L. Sawyer to LP April 30, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.18]
  • Letter from LP to Gershon Vincow, student at Columbia University, RE: Responds to Vincow's inquiry about the nature of the double bond. [Note from Gershon Vincow to LP April 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Letter from LP to J. A. Whieldon RE: Thanks Whieldon for his recent letter. Informs that he has begun research on mental deficiency. [Letter from J. A. Whieldon to LP April 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter from LP to M. Bobtelsky, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, RE: Recommends Dr. G. Stein for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry. [Letters from M. Bobtelsky to LP April 30, 1956, June 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Marjorie Hill, D. C. Heath and Company, RE: Gives permission to use his photograph on a poster of Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry for use in high school classrooms. Asks for a copy of the finished poster. [Letter from Marjorie Hill to LP May 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from LP to Walter H. MacGinitie RE: States that he has sent a recommendation letter for MacGinitie to Harvard and offers to send one to the University of Michigan. [Letter from LP to McGinite May 14, 1956, Letter from MacGinitie to LP May 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman to LP RE: Pleased to have received word that LP and AHP will be guests to the Ministers dinner on June 3. Hopes that they will come to Fritchman's home in Glendale at 6 PM. Fritchman will be at the Unitarian Meetings from May 21 to June 2. Frances saw LP on the Bill Stout program and was delighted with it. [Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman to LP December 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.36]
  • Letter from Virginia L. Duncan, Du Pont Company, to LP RE: Requests a copy of the list of dissertations published in 1955-56. [Letter from Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Virginia Duncan June 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]

May 15
  • Check from AHP to Linda Pauling for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957: Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Flyer: Program Notes, American Humanist Association, Los Angeles, May 15, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960: Box #6.007, Folder #7.11]
  • Invitation: Meeting of the Southern California Section of the American Humanist Association, May 15, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: LP Scrapbooks, 1951-1955: Box #6.006, Folder #6.178]
  • Letter from Bowen C. Dees, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Informs that he has been named as the Scientific Advisor and/or Departmental Chairman under whose supervision some National Science Foundation Fellows will be studying during the duration of their award. LP is supervisor for Henry Dearman, Neilen Hultgren, and David Schuster. Asks LP to fill out the necessary forms so they can begin payment of the awards. [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989: Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
  • Letter from Carey McWilliams, The Nation, to LP RE: Discusses enclosed clippings. Asks if LP would prepare a piece for The Nation regarding the research discussed. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (The Nation), #283.1]
  • Letter from Gisela Roizen to LP RE: Encloses notes on her theory about the functions of the pituitary gland. Mentions the May 14 issue of Time magazine. [Letter from LP to Gisela Roizen May 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from Harold C. Urey, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Suggests that LP accept an invitation to visit Venezuela. Discuses his own visit to Venezuela. [Letter from LP to Harold C. Urey June 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Urey, Harold), #419.1]
  • Letter from James L. Erickson, American Food and Drug Mfg. Corp., to LP RE: Requests a reprint of LP's May 2 address before the American Psychiatric Association. [Letter from Gates and Crellin Laboratories to James L. Erickson September 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Letter from John D. Roberts to Dr. Paul Bartlett, Harvard University, RE: Invites Bartlett to visit in the spring and give six lectures at the university. Discusses Robert G. Ghirardelli's interest in a postdoctoral fellowship. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Jacob Kleinberg, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, RE: Pleased to have the two books Kleinberg sent. Has looked over Kleinberg's book on unfamiliar oxidation states with much interest. [Letter from Jacob Kleinberg to LP May 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph L. Shriner, Chemistry Dept., State University of Iowa, RE: Thanks Shriner for the letter and for the enclosure for AHP. Thinks AHP has written to Mrs. Shriner to thank the Shriners for their kindness during LP and AHP's visit to Iowa City. [Letter from Ralph L. Shriner to LP May 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.13]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Walter Gordy, Duke University, RE: Hopes that he will be able to see Gordy before leaving for Europe. Has turned Gordy's letter over to Verner and mentions that both Verner and Badger will be expecting to see Gordy as well. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from LP to Edward B. Maybeck, Chase Manhattan Bank, RE: Explains that he did not prepare a manuscript of his talk before the American Psychiatric Association. Writes a brief account of the material covered in the talk. Encloses other information relating to his work. [Letter from Edward Maybeck to LP May 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to Frits Went, Caltech, RE: Congratulates Went on his election as a Corresponding Member of the French Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter from LP to Melvin Calvin, Radiation Laboratory, University of California, RE: Congratulates Calvin on his Nichols medal. Discusses the book Science and Freedom and LP's lecture of the same title. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Calvin, Melvin), #57.4]
  • Letter from LP to Pierre Van Rysselberghe, University of Oregon, RE: Regrets that he will not be in Pasadena when Rysselberghe and Prof. Piontelli visit Caltech. [Letter from Pierre Van Rysselberghe to LP May 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, RE: Worried that he should have remained closer to chemistry in the lectures he gave at Illinois, but judging from Wall's letter, it appears it was all right to have strayed to other sciences. [Letter from Wall to LP May 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
  • Letter from LP to R. T. Sanderson, State University of Iowa, RE: Explains his view of the grouping system of the periodic table. [Letter from R. T. Sanderson to LP May 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Senator Wayne Morse RE: Says he has received his passport and that it is not restricted in time or destination. Thanks Morse for his assistance. [Telegram from Wayne Morse to LP April 30, 1956, Letter from Wayne Morse to LP June 1, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Morse, Wayne), #250.2]
  • Letter from Rabbi Leonard A. Greenberg, Southland Jewish Organization to Prof. Hans Einstein, University of California, Berkeley, cc: LP, RE: States that the S.J.O. will dedicate their 1956 Yearbook to Hans Einstein's father. Invites Einstein to attend their Annual Donor Dinner and Dance. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from Robert W. McKinney, Corresponding Secretary, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Dept., University of Kansas, to LP RE: Thanks LP for delivering the 8th Annual Franklin Memorial Lecture. LP and AHP's visit was a memorable occasion. Awaits notification of LP's expenses and honorarium. [Letter from Robert W. McKinney to Beatrice Wulf March 21, 1956, Letter from LP to Robert W. McKinney May 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.22]
  • Private Mailing Card from McGraw-Hill Book Co. to LP RE: Says they are sending by air mail: Robertson; 613-635 (ch p. 19 & legs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (McGraw-Hill and Co.), #253.7]

May 16

May 17
  • Check from LP to Beatrice Wulf for $100.00. [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 H. S. Rogers, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Requests LP's presence at the annual Corporation of Polytechnic Institute Dinner in June. Mentions the guests of honor, Othmar H. Ammann and William C. Stolk. [Letter from LP to H. S. Rogers May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from J. Howard McMillen, National Science Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP to review the enclosed proposal P-2467. [Review of Proposal P-2476 by LP May 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989: Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
  • Letter from L. A. DuBridge, Caltech, to LP RE: Discusses California Institute faculty salary increases. [Letter from LP to DuBridge May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (DuBridge, Lee A.), #96.16]
  • Letter from LP to Artturi I. Virtanen, Biochemical Institute, Helsinki, RE: Inquires about possible dates when he and AHP could visit Finland. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1956), #427.16]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Leo A. Shinn, Office of Naval Research, RE: Corey and LP are looking forward to further discussion with the Contract Division about Contract No. Nonr-220(05). [Letter from Caminita to LP and Corey May 4, 1956] [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), 1951-1963P: Box #14.032, Folder #32.2]
  • Letter from LP to Gisela Roizen RE: Thanks Roizen for her May 15 letter about the functions of the pituitary gland. Agrees that hormones are important in mental activity. [Letters from Roizen to LP May 15, 1956, October 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from LP to J. A. Prins RE: Says he looks forward to Prins' visit to Pasadena and to speaking with him about his work. Briefly discusses the change from low to high coordination with increase in atomic number. [Letter from Prins to LP May 9, 1956, August 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to K. L. Sandefur, Midwest Research Institute, RE: Says he cannot provide any information on the topics requested by Sandefur. [Letter from Sandefur to LP May 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Paul N. Schatz RE: Is pleased to learn of Schatz's assistant professor appointment at University of Virginia. [Letter from Schatz to LP April 18, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E.B. Chain, F.R.S., Istituto Superiore di Sanita, RE: Encloses a letter from Professor Ranzi, inviting LP to speak at the Biology Seminar, along with a copy of his answer. Prepared to deliver two talks, "The Structure of Proteins" and "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" in Italy, in addition to the Avogadro Commemoration Lecture. [Letter from LP to E.B. Chain April 17, 1956, Letter from Beatrice Wulf to E.B. Chain May 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Silvio Ranzi, Istituto di Zoologia, Italy, RE: LP's visit to Italy is being arranged by the Italian Chemical Society. Has sent Ranzi's letter inviting LP to speak to the Biology Seminar in Milano to Professor E.B. Chain, suggesting that this talk be included if possible. May give a talk before the Chemical Society in Milan. If his Chemical Society talk is on "The Structure of Proteins," then perhaps "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" would be suitable for the seminar. Suggests that Ranzi write to Chain. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from LP to W. Thorsell, University of Wisconsin, RE: Regrets that he will be in Europe at the time Thorsell has requested to visit. Suggests that she visit anyway. [Note from W. Thorsell to LP May 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T:Correspondence, 1956), #411.1]
  • Memo from LP to D. Nieman RE: Asks if it would be worthwhile to invite E. C. Dodds to visit Pasadena and give a lecture. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]

May 18  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Article: "Hemoglobin J," by Oscar A. Thorup, Harvey A. Itano, Munsey Wheby, and Byrd S. Leavell. Reprinted from Science. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: UCLA Medical Center [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from C. B. Farrar, American Journal of Psychiatry, to LP RE: Discusses publication of LP's manuscript of his May 2 address before the American Psychiatric Association in the Genetics Symposium. [Letter from Farrar to LP August 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Psychiatric Association), #11.11]
  • Letter from Mizuho Odagiri of Kinki University to LP RE: Thanks LP warmly for his letter of encouragement regarding his research in Theoretical Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Odagiri March 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1956), #300.18]
  • Letter from Rosalie Hofmeister to LP RE: Urges LP to continue his appeal for abolition of war and an end to H-Bomb tests. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]

May 19
  • Letter from Dr. Domenico Marotta, Academician, Permanent Secretary, Academia Nazionale dei XL, to LP RE: During the Avogadro Commemoration Ceremony LP will be awarded the Avogadro Medal of the Academy. [Letter from Marotta to LP May 19, 1956, Letter from LP to Marotta May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from Dr. Domenico Marotta, Academician, Permanent Secretary, Academia Nazionale dei XL, to LP RE: The Avogadro Commemoration Ceremony will take place on June 6. The President of the Academy, Professor F. Severi, will speak first, followed by Professor G.B. Bonino, who will introduce Sir Cyril Hinshelwood and LP. LP's address will conclude the ceremony. The Italian Chemical Society luncheon will be followed by an orchestral concert. On June 7 an official banquet will be given. LP's lecture on "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease" is scheduled for June 12. [Letter from LP to Marotta April 16, 1956, Letter from Marotta to LP May 19, 1956]
  • Letter from Dr. Domenico Marotta, Secretary General, Italian Chemical Society, to LP RE: The General Council of the Italian Chemical Society has elected LP as an Honorary Fellow. Invites LP to attend a luncheon to honor LP and Sir Cyril Hinshelwood following the Avogadro Commemoration Ceremony on June 6. [Letter from Marotta to LP May 19, 1956, Letter from LP to Marotta May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from Professor Arthur J. Knodel, University of Southern California, to LP RE: Thanks LP for delivering such a magnificent lecture at the University of Kansas. It was a pleasure to have AHP with LP as well. Hopes they have a fine trip to Rome and that LP's lecture is successful. [Letter from LP to Knodel May 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.24]

May 20  (Beverly Hills, CA)
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of California, Santa Barbara; Professor Garrett Hardin [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Charles Brough to LP RE: Demands that LP return his revised first chapter. Expresses frustration with LP's delayed response. [Letter from Brough to LP April 1, 1956, Letter from LP to Brough May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Maurizio Gianturco, University of Illinois, RE: Asks Gianturco to translate the manuscript of his talk on Avogadro from English to Italian. Requests that Gianturco dictate the manuscript in Italian onto dictaphone belts. Discusses the typewriter used; he thinks the ribbon should be replaced and says that the letter "a" does not register well. [Letter from Gianturco May 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from LP to Walter H. MacGinitie RE: Thanks LP for his letter of recommendation to Harvard and requests that another recommendation letter be sent of the Office of Teacher Placement at UCLA. [Letter from LP to MacGinitie May 14, 1956, Letter from LP to Officer of Teacher Placement UCLA April 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]

May 21

May 22

May 23
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Schedule. Lecture Topic: Ch. 29, Homework: Prob. 29 - 4,5,9,10, Laboratory: General unknown solid substance. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.014, Folder #14.10]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Virginia Badger for $1.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Josephine C. Neal, McGraw-Hill book Co., RE: Returns a corrected manuscript of LP's "The Configuration of Polypeptide Chains in Proteins" for inclusion in a book on modern chemistry. [Letter from Neal to Wulf May 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (McGraw-Hill and Co.), #253.7]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Ray T. Bayless RE: In view of the cost of the reprints, has decided not to order any. Will be appreciative of the 75 copies sent gratis. [Letter from Bayless to Wulf May 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1956a.3]
  • Letter from Dr. B. Gaspar to LP RE: Thanks LP for returning his papers and for his interest in the matter of re-admitting Peter to the Institute. [Letter from LP to Gaspar May 16, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from F.C. Lindvall to Peter Gaspar RE: States that the Registration Committee has readmitted him to the Institute as of September, 1956. He is readmitted as a nominal Junior and his work done at U.C.L.A. will be established later after they can study his U.C.L.A. transcript. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Kamal K. Ghosh to LP RE: Asks if LP will look at a diagram Ghosh made for the purpose of classifying elements based on their electronic structures. Asks for LP's comments on the diagram. [Letter from Ghosh to LP July 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence), #140.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dean, Harvard Graduate School, RE: Adds a complementary statement to his May 14 recommendation of Walter H. MacGinitie for acceptance to Harvard Graduate School. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to Officer of Teacher Placement, UCLA, RE: Recommends Walter MacGinitie and describes his intellectual capacity and qualifications. [Letter from MacGinitie to LP May 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Review of Proposal P-2476 by LP RE: LP strongly recommends that the grant be made to Mulliken. [Letter from McMillen to LP May 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]

May 24

May 25
  • Check from AHP to Doroth F. Harned for $80.00. [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 McBride Animal Hospital for $22.40. [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 Robert Dawson Agency for $135.20. [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 Save The Redwoods League 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 Southern Counties Gas Company for $15.20. [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. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the paper Tarjan read before the General assembly of the American Association on Mental Deficiency. Tarjan will think about the questions LP raised concerning the NIMH fund application. Asks LP to leave a note letting him know the current status of the electrophoretic work with the blood samples that Stan Wright took from their patients. [Letter from LP to Tarjan May 30, 1956] [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]

May 26
  • Journal Article: "Forecast of Enzyme Research," Journal American Medical Association, May 26, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Letter from Bill Graham, President of Student Senate, University of Illinois, to LP RE: On behalf of the undergraduate student body at University of Illinois, Graham expresses their regrets concerning any trouble caused to LP by the actions of some newspapers and citizens of the state. Graham is sure that LP will be well received at the University. [Letter from LP to Graham June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4

May 27
  • Check from AHP to The Churchman for $2.00. [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 Margaret T. Simkin to AHP RE: Thanks AHP for her contributions at their last WILPF meeting. Says she has just written Prof. Kathleen Lonsdale saying that she hopes AHP will be able to include the Triennial Congress at Birmingham in her itinerary. [Filed under AHP: (General Correspondence, Personal, Peace and Political), Box #1.004, Folder #4.4]

May 28
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Schedule. Lecture Topic: Spec. Lect (Dr. Pauling), Homework: none, Laboratory: none - holiday. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.014, Folder 14.10]
  • Check from AHP to Desmond's for $59.07. [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 Elfriede Scheunenberg for $7.00. [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 Lane Bryant for $11.42. [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 Miss Aletha Courtney for $54.25. [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 Safeway Stores 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 LP to Annual Reviews Inc. for $7.21. [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 Bennett Travel Agency for $2,748.80. [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 #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Huntington 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 #75.3]
  • Check from LP to Pacific Library Binding Company for $3.88. [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 Wetherby Kaysey Shoe Company for $38.38. [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 J. Kilfoy to LP RE: Notes an article delivered by LP, "The Future of the Enzyme Research," in the May 26 issue of the American Medical Journal. Discusses his opinion of the role of enzymes in the cause of disease and hopes to meet with LP someday. [Letter from LP to Kilfoy July 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Maurizio Gianturco, University of Illinois, RE: Informs that the translation of his Avogadro Lecture and the Dictaphone arrived on time. Thanks Gianturco for helping him. [Letter from Gianturco to LP May 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Professor R.E. Rundle, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, to LP RE: Upon returning to work, finds that LP has not yet received his honorarium and reimbursement for expenses incurred in delivering the Coover Lecture. If LP will send a statement of his expenses, the local ACS chapter will take care of this. LP's talk was received most favorably. [Letter from Rundle to Wulf March 14, 1956, Letter from LP to Rundle July 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
  • Letter from R. A. Penneman, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Requests that LP write a letter in support of Dr. Jones' nomination for the A.C.S.'s "Southwest Regional Award." Describes eligibility criteria for the award. [Letter from LP to Penneman July 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Theodore Shedlovsky, Consumers Union of United States, to Carl Niemann, Caltech, cc: LP, RE: States the Board of Directors of Consumers Union has approved the renewal of a fellowship for research in physical chemistry of surfaces at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Consumers Union, Comm. on Grants and Fellowships), #72.4]
  • Letter from W. Beautyman, Pittsfield General Hospital, to LP RE: Asks LP for information about Dr. Gregory S. Duboff who recently applied to work in the laboratory of the hospital. [Letter from LP to Beautyman July 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
  • Newsletter: Federation of American Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: [Federation of American Scientists, 1948-1993), Box #4.007, Folder #7.2]

May 29

May 30
  • Check from AHP to Gene Burton for $89.19. [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 Miss Sybil Jane Moore, Treasurer 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 Richard Perry for $57.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Check from LP to Internations Associations, C.I.T. for $20.00. [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]
  • Itinerary: report to SAS counter at International Airport at 10:00 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, RE: LP has given Mrs. Smith permission to quote the material she mentions in the attached letter. Requests that Freeman write to Smith if he does not approve. Gives LP and AHP's itinerary. [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.2]
  • Letter from Edward C. Curnen, University of North Carolina, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in a conference on etiologic factors in mental retardation in November. Discusses details of the subject matter, organization and participants of the conference. [Note from Curnen to LP August 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his judgement of Dr. Chargaff. Asks if LP thinks that making fresh water from sea water or atomic power is a feasible chemical problem. Asks LP to have Mrs. Wulf inform him whether or not he will be able to speak with LP in New York when LP returns from Italy. [Letters from LP to Moe May 24, 1956, July 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, RE: Thanks Tarjan for the copy of his paper and will look forward to Tarjan's suggestions about the NIMH application. Briefly describes the work being done on the blood samples taken from Tarjan's patients. [Letter from Tarjan to LP May 25, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
  • Letter from LP to G. Bernardini, University of Illinois, RE: Thanks Bernardini for the copy of The Selected Works of Amedeo Avogadro. Says that he has prepared a paper on Avogadro. [Letter from Bernardini to LP May 2, 1956]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Marshall P. Smith, Educational Testing Service, RE: Gives permission for ETS to quote requested material in a folio of science test items for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from LP to Paul Bixler, Antioch Review, RE: Says that he is unable to prepare a comment of Prof. Owen's article. [Letter from Bixler to LP April 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]

May 31  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Contract Status Report: Contract N6onr-24423, Chemistry 25, Acct. 23607, Directors of Research: LP and Dr. Verner Schomaker, May 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: depart Los Angeles at 12:05 AM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Jean Bartholomew RE: Explains that she and Prof. Niemann are looking for a better qualified applicant for the Graduate Records position. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Professor E.B. Chain, F.R.S., Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy, RE: Requests the itinerary of LP's tour in Italy. LP and AHP have left for Rome and Wulf would like to know where to reach them. Since some of the Avogadro ceremonies will take place in the Grand Hotel, LP thought a hotel reservation for LP and AHP would have been made there. They will to go to the Grand when they arrive on BEA flight 140 at 3:55 PM in Rome on June 4. [Letter from LP to Chain May 17, 1956, Letter from Chain to LP June 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.25]
  • Letter from Carsten Steffens to Thorfin Hogness, cc: LP, RE: Explains that LP suggested that he and Hogness may have mutual interests regarding a possible post-retirement connection for Hogness. Discusses details of his institution at which there may be an open position for Hogness. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hogness, Thorfin), #162.5]
  • Letter from Emelia Nobbe to Sir, Caltech, RE: Inquires about practical uses for household waste such as bottles, cans, paper and ashes. [Letter from Wulf to Nobbe June 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1956), #287.23]
  • Letter from Fred B. Eiseman, Jr., John Burroughs School, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his remarks on the details of microwave polarimetry. Asks for comments on part III of an enclosed paper dealing with the Microwave Polarimeter. [Letter from LP to Eiseman July 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1956), #112.22]
  • Letter from Fritiof S. Sjostrand, Karolinska Institutet Anatomiska Institutionen, to LP RE: Invites LP to join the editorial board of a new journal on ultrastructure research. [Letter from Sjostrand to LP June 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Margaret Cooper, W.H. Freeman and Company, Publishers, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Freeman is away, but they will take care of the permission requests according to their regular policy. Suggests that Wulf just forward all such requests directly to Freeman so that LP and Wulf do not have to bother answering them. Hopes that their new building is nice. [Filed under LP Books: (General Chemistry: An Introduction to Descriptive Chemistry and Modern Chemical Theory, Second Edition), #1953b2.2]
  • Letter from Peter Briggs, Ladies' Home Journal, to LP RE: Requests a manuscript of LP's May 2 talk before the American Psychiatric Association. [Letter from LP to Briggs July 6, 1956]
  • Letter from T. H. J. Huisman, Department of Paediatrics, State University, the Netherlands, to W. R. Bergren, Childrens Hospital Society of Los Angeles, cc: LP, RE: Discusses future travel plans to the U.S. Thanks Bergren for his invitation. [Letter from Bergren to Huisman June 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]