Letter from Linus Pauling to Corliss Lamont. Page 1. October 22, 1956
Letter from Linus Pauling to Corliss Lamont. October 22, 1956. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Activity Listings

  • Check from AHP to Alumni Fund California Institute of Technology for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Check from AHP to Auto Body Specialists for $104.56. [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 Dr. Harry Levitt 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 Foothill Hardware for $4.06. [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 Henry and Hodges for $35.79. [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 Service League California Institute of Technology 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]
  • Check from AHP to Society of Sigma Xi for $2.50. [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 The Boroughs and Associates for $60.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Letter from A. Eisenstark to Miss Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Considers Dr. Pelon fully worthy of a research fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
  • Letter from Alvin L. Sellers, Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Suggests possible dates when LP may be available to speak before the Society for Experimental Biology and Research. [Letters from LP to Sellers October 24, 1956, March 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine), #376.1]
  • Letter from C. A. Baud, University of Geneva, to LP RE: Discusses the molecular chemistry of mental deficiency. Sends a reprint of Baud's first article on the subject. [Letter from LP to Baud November 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
  • Letter from John Thomas Cleary to LP RE: Makes suggestions about the nature of cytoplasm and protoplasm in cells. [Letter from LP to Cleary December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Carl M. Stevens, Chemistry Dept., State College of Washington, RE: Will use 3.25 x 4 inch slides and a blackboard. Has written to Dr. Patterson to say that the last time he spoke before the Oregon section, it was on the subject of the valence of metals and the structure of intermetallic compounds. Therefore, has suggested that the topic for upcoming Oregon section lecture be changed to "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease." LP does not want the Oregon chemists to think that he has only one subject to talk about. [Letter from LP to Stevens October 22, 1956, Letter from Stevens to LP November 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.34]
  • Letter from LP to EJ Kapun RE: Writes to inform that he has sent a reprint of his paper before the American Psychiatric Association and asks if Dr. Keup has any papers. PS: The reprint will be sent later - we do not yet have copies of them. LP Note on margin: sent 1/9/57. [Letter from Kapun to LP October 22, 1956] [Letter from Keup to LP December 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from LP to F.J.W. Roughton, Cambridge University, RE: Regrets that he cannot send the alkyl isocyanide specimens Roughton requested. [Letters from Roughton to LP July 3, 1956,November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roughton, F. J. W. (Jack)), #336.8
  • Letter from LP to H. C. Shinn RE: Discusses the problems of the freezing method of desalting seawater. [Letter from Shinn to Caltech October 18, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Holland Roberts, California Labor School, RE: Discusses the November 30 First Unitarian Forum. Says he is does not know whether the discussion will be published and distributed. [Letter from Roberts to LP October 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roberts, Holland), #330.5]
  • Letter from LP to Meredith Bloss, Milwaukee Public Library, RE: Explains that he cannot accept her invitation to attend the Public Library Festival. [Letter from Bloss to LP September 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Hardin B. Jones, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Thanks Jones for sending the material he requested. Explains his interest in the effect of radiation on life expectancy and genetic defects. [Letter from Jones to LP October 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jones, Hardin B.), #190.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor K.T. Rogers, Zoology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Rogers for taking care of him during his stay at Oberlin. Enjoyed Rogers' film about owls. [Letter from LP to Rogers October 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from LP to Professor L.E. Steiner, Chemistry Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Steiner and his wife for their kindness in having a party during LP's visit to Oberlin. Enjoyed visiting the chemistry department and taking part in the seminar. Had been looking forward to having a ride with Steiner, but became busy with other things. [Letter from LP to Steiner October 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W.M. Horton, Theology Dept., Oberlin College, RE: Thanks Horton for inviting LP to give the Meade Swing Lectures. Enjoyed his stay at Oberlin. AHP regrets that she did not come. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.33]
  • Letter from LP to Roy J. Popkin RE: LP determined that there was a decrease in longevity of about three months for people who lived in Nevada near the sites of the atomic tests because they would most likely be exposed to about 5 roentgens . LP did not say that there was a 5 year decrease in longevity for people who lived in Los Angeles. Rather LP noted that there was a correlation between a lack of cancer amongst people who live in the country versus people who live in the city. [Letter from Popkin to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials, re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961), Box #7.007, Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from LP to Thessal Rice RE: Thanks for the letter and states that they have an arrangement with the California State Department of Mental Health under which they have access to mentally retarded individuals and at the present time won't take advantage of her offer. [Letter from Rice to LP October 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from LP to W. K. Sherwood, Hopkins Marine Station, RE: Looks forward to Sherwood's visit to Caltech. [Letter from Sherwood to LP October 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to Ward Pigman, University of Alabama Medical Center, RE: Says he is unable to assist in the report by the "Interim-Committee of the Social Aspects of Science." [Letters from Pigman to LP July 5, 1956, October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, George Washington University, to LP RE: Says he learned from Mr. Youtz of LP's action concerning the oxygen meter patent. Mentions LP's College Chemistry and Mr. James Sturdivant. [Letter from LP to Wood December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wood, Reuben), #438.7]
  • Letter from Richard Lippman to LP RE: Thinks his letter is right and writes to Mr. Marvin in support. [Letter from LP to Lippman October 22, 1956, Letter from Lippman to Marvin October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Letter from Richard Lippman to Mark Marvin RE: Writes in support of LP's opinion on tissue therapy and states he should not subject his son to the treatment. [Letter from Lippman to LP October 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Letter from Robert M. Reeve, student at California State Polytechnic College, to Sir RE: Requests information to aid in the writing of a thesis regarding the conversion of salt water to fresh water. [Letter from Wulf to Reeve November 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from Sarah C. Lechtman, Midwest Research Institute, to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Again requests a copy of Prof. Lucas' paper, "The Coordination Reactions of Compounds Having an Acetylenic Triple Bond." [Letter from Lechtman to Gates and Crellin Laboratories August 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Remittance Advice from The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn to LP for $500.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]