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December
  • Letter from Ronald E. Scantlebury, National Institutes of Health, Division of Research Grants, to LP RE: Informs LP that Jerry C. Mitchell has applied for a Predoctorate Research Fellowship and has given LP's name as a reference. Describes the Research Fellowship program and requests LP's opinion of Mitchell. [Letter from Mitchell to LP December 11, 1956, Letter of recommendation for Mitchell by LP December 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Magazine Photos with Captions RE: Dedication of the Norman W. Church Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Engineering and Science, December 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.25]
  • Note from Caroline F. Pottenger, Pottenger Sanatorium and Clinic, to LP RE: Says she dictated the enclosed December 28 letter before discovering that Caroline had demanded a mental analysis by Dr. Levy. States that her only hope for Caroline lies in the help that LP could provide. [Letter from Pottenger to LP December 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Pamphlet: "The Blood Groups and Haemoglobins of the Sikhs" by G.W.G. Bird, Elizabeth W. Ikin, H. Lehmann, and A.E. Mourant, Reprinted from Heredity. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Research Notebook of LP RE: Notes re: body-centered structure of pentagonal dodecahedrons, by Peter Pauling, pp. 38. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • Research Notebook of LP: Notes re: body-centered structure with undistorted dodecahedra, by Peter Pauling, pp. 41-52. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • Research Notebooks: Notes re: face-centered packing of dodecahedra, by Peter Pauling, 39-40. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 20R]
  • The molecular basis of genetics. Am. J. Psychiatr. 113 (December 1956): 492-495. [Filed under LP Publications: 1956p.12]

December 1

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December 6
  • Letter from David Lipkin to Dora E. Young, Executive Secretary, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Describes Dr. Glaser as an unusually able student with a pleasing personality. Recommends him without hesitation for a fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.12]
  • Letter from LP to Ann Maupin RE: Thinks that most of the radiation damage is of such a nature that no test can be made to see whether or not people have actually received any damage. The method that is actually used to check for radiation damage involves having people carry around with them a bit of unexposed film and after a while the film is developed to see whether or not it has been exposed by the action of radiation. [Letter from Maupin to LP December 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.007, Folder #12.17]
  • Letter from LP to C. A. Baud, University of Geneva, RE: Thanks Baud for the reprint of his manuscript. Is hesitant to comment upon it due to his lack of experience. [Letter from LP to Baude November 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Charles Huggins, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks Huggins for information about John. L. Emmett Jr. and says he will pass it along to the Committee on Admissions. Describes his recent busy schedule. [Letter from Huggins to LP November 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Huggins, Charles), #162.12]
  • Letter from LP to D. P. Krotz, California Research Institute, RE: Highly recommends Mark Cher for employment at California Research Corporation. [Letter from Krotz to LP November 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George Tarjan, Pacific State Hospital, RE: Thanks Tarjan for the copies of his paper on phenylketonuria. Says he is circulating the copies among the members of the group. Looks forward to their next meeting and to dinner next week. [Letter from Tarjan to LP November 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]
  • Letter from LP to Edwin O. Wiig, University of Rochester, RE: Mentions Mr. David Wilson as a possible candidate for a staff opening at University of Rochester. [Letter from Wiig to LP November 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter from LP to Forrest N. Anderson RE: Thanks Anderson for a letter received on October 21. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1956), #12.22]
  • Letter from LP to Lars Gunnar Sillen, Royal Institute of Technology, cc: Dr. Itano, RE: A manuscript on the subject of LP's lecture in Stockholm, December 1954. Discusses its possible publication. [Letter from Sorum to LP December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to M. J. Buerger, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, RE: Thanks Buerger for his November 20 letter and expresses interest in the paper on the structure of diglycine hydrochloride. [Letter from Buerger to LP November 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence (Buerger, M. J.) #33.4]
  • Letter from LP to Sidney Halperin RE: Comments on Halperin's article on the inheritance of mental illness. Discusses environmental and genetic factors of mental illness. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from LP to Sorum, University of Wisconsin, RE: Says Harold Johnson suggests David J. Wilson for the open instructor in general chemistry position. [Letters from Sorum to LP November 21, 1956, December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP to W. Eugene Knox, Cancer Research Institute, RE: Accepts Knox's invitation to contribute a forward to his book on hereditary molecular diseases. Discusses his and his colleague's recent work with phenylketonuria and mental disease. [Letter from Knox to LP November 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Note from M./Sgt. Paul Ardell to LP RE: Discusses the situation of his son and his mental handicap. Asks LP if he would write giving any information to aid their son in overcoming his handicap. [Letter from Lippman to Ardell December 17, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Note from Philip Young to Sirs, Caltech, RE: Describes his current research project on the chemical destruction of the cancer molecule. Inquires about if Caltech has a model of a specific nucleic acid and if he may come to see it. [Letter from Wulf to Young December 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1956), #462.12]

December 7
  • Letter from Clarence P. Berg to Dora E. Young, Executive Secretary, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Discusses his opinion of the capabilities and work of Dr. William Hartman. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Post Doctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.11]
  • Letter from Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, to LP RE: Encloses their check in the amount of $1,250 which is one-half of the annual honorarium due to LP as a member of their Scientific Advisory Committee. Explains when the payments will be made in the future and briefly discusses tax issues. [Letter from LP to Young December 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a copy of LP's Division Report for 1955-56, which he read the evening before. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Jerome Gross to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Analyzes the work of James Jandl and recommends him for a continued fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Says he has not interviewed Gabay but can arrange to do so, though he does not think it is worthwhile. Explains why he does not think Gabay should receive a fellowship. [Memo from Young to LP November 29, 1956, Letter from Young to LP December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957: Box #15.004, Folder #4.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dwight J. Ingle, University of Chicago, RE: Declines Ingle's invitation to prepare an article regarding the molecular basis of mental disease for Perspectives in Biology and Medicine. [Letter from Ingle to LP November 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1956), #185.17]
  • Letter from LP to Felix Marti Ibanez, MC Publications Inc., RE: Accepts Ibanez's invitation to become a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for MD Medical NewsMagazine. Explains reservations he has with an article entitled, "Of Ions and Men." [Letters from Ibanez to LP December 4, 1956, December 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Toole, University of New Brunswick, RE: Recommends Dr. R. A. Paternack for the open faculty post at University of New Brunswick. [Letter from Toole to LP November 24, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Toole, Frank J.), #407.8]
  • Letter from Muller and Woolpert to LP and AHP RE: Thanks LP for his check of $70.81. There is the transfer for Grant Deed No. 14171 enclosed. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
  • Letter from Richard Lippman to M. L. Dubin RE: Writes at the request of LP. States that it is difficult to make any suggestions but recommends Professor Gordon Myers. [Note from Dubin to LP November 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Memo to Linda Pauling from LP, cc: Prof. Corey, RE: Requests 3 specific samples and mentions their disposal procedures. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Norman W. Church Laboratory for Chemical Biology, Science, December 7, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.21]
  • Note from Arthur Galston, Yale University Plant Science Department, to LP RE: Explains that he received a letter from the U.S. Public Health Service explaining why Galston's grant request was declined. Says he would still like LP's opinion on the matter. [Letter from Galston to LP November 21, 1956, letter from LP to Galston January 30, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Galston, Arthur W.), #136.2]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Luois Brahen RE: LP requests that he come to Pasadena for an interview on December 12th. The Foundation will reimburse his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957: Box #15.004, Folder #4.12]

December 8
  • Invoice from Boyle Lumber Company to LP for $8.27. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.9]
  • Letter from Gary J. Hoban to LP RE: Requests a photograph of LP and a comment of advice to a young chemistry student. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from J. Rodman Seely, M.D. to LP RE: Informs of his travel plans and would appreciate seeing LP in the morning. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
  • Letter from Janet Stevenson, Chairman, Forum Committee, Unitarian Public Forum, RE: The Forum Committee and everyone who has spoken to the committee members feels that the discussion of radiation damage was the most useful, most stimulating and most successful forum yet. Says LP is a rarely gifted teacher. [Letter from Stevenson to LP September 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.36]
  • Letter from Michael A. Post to LP RE: Explains an attached essay he wrote towards a grant from the NSF and its purpose. Discusses cosmic uniformity, a fourth dimension of space, cosmic-law and the destruction that will ensue if these things are not soon found and understood. Requests LP's assistance in finding direction in his work and studies. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from Tom Bergeman, Harvard University, to LP RE: Asks LP to write him a recommendation for a Foreign Area Training Fellowship from The Ford Foundation. [Recommendation of Bergeman by LP December 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bergeman, Thomas H.), #27.11]
  • Note from Herschel Hunt, Purdue University, to LP RE: Asks for LP's assistance in calculating the heat of combustion of formaldehyde using LP's bond energies. Includes his calculations and asks that LP point out his errors. [Letter from LP to Hunt December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]

December 9
  • Letter of recommendation of Thomas H. Bergeman by LP to The Ford Foundation Foreign Area Training Fellowships. [Letter from Bergeman to LP December 8, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bergeman, Thomas H.), #27.11]
  • Note from J. P. Wibaut to LP RE: Thanks LP for his hospitality during his visit to Caltech. [Memo from Wulf November 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Route Slip from Dora W. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, to LP RE: Encloses the type of letter sent until they have a firm policy on expenses of candidates being interviewed, Letter from Merrick December 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]

December 10
  • Comments, Application No. 30, Dr. Sylvia Fitton Jackson, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: States that a fellowship in support of Dr. Jackson's work would be appropriate. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.7]
  • Comments, Application No. 31, Mr. David Platt, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Discusses why Mr. Platt's promise as an investigator is not strong enough to be accepted for their Fellowship. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.8]
  • Letter from Avram Goldstein, Stanford University, to LP RE: Asks for LP's reaction to a hypothesis being tested in the Department of Pharmacology regarding the mechanism of protein synthesis. Explains current experimental evidence to support the hypothesis. [Letter from LP to Goldstein December 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Letter from C. H. Sorum, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his assistance in finding a new general chemistry instructor at the University of Wisconsin. [Letter from LP to Sorum December 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Daniel C. Darrow to LP RE: Glowingly describes William Nyhan and his training and experience. Suggests that Nyhan would be well suited and equipped to work at Caltech in the field of mental deficiency. Provides names of men who LP should contact for more information on Nyhan. [Letter from LP to Darrow December 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1956), #287.23]
  • Letter from Dr. George Tarjan to Dr. Wright, cc: LP, RE: Suggests that there are two immediate projects that should be started as soon as the phenylalanine level determinations can be done routinely. Explains these two projects. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Hoylande D. Young, Chairman, Chicago Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Expresses joy that LP plans to speak to the section in April 1957. [Letters from Feinstein to LP November 26, 1956, March 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.16]
  • Letter from Eugene J. Hochman to LP RE: Asks if he can dedicate his play, "Untamed Sorrows," to LP. Discusses the play and encloses clippings regarding the play. [Letter from LP to Hochman December 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
  • Letter from LP to David Klein, Library of Science, RE: Declines Klein's suggestion for LP to put together a collection of papers and an autobiographical sketch for publication. [Letter from Klein to LP November 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J.A. Campbell, National Science Foundation, RE: Thinks that he should like to collaborate in this program and lists possible subjects for lecture asking about Campbell's opinion of their suitability. Says he would like to film in an L.A. studio. [Letters from Campbell to LP November 30, 1956, January 8, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.5]
  • Letter from LP to E. L. d'Ouville, Standard Oil Company, RE: Declines the invitation to give a "feature lecture" before the A.C.S. at their 1957 fall meeting in New York. [Letter from d'Ouville to LP December 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1956), #300.18]
  • Letter from LP to Felix Gutmann, University of Southern California, RE: Gives his opinions of Gutmann's paper on the application of LP's Theory of the Metallic Bond to Electrical Resistance. Discusses the paper's weaknesses and offers suggestions. [Letters from Gutmann to LP November 27, 1956, December 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Letter from LP to Hayami Yoneda, Wakayama University, RE: Comments on Yoneda's reprint on metallic complexes. Criticizes Yoneda's description of the electronic structure of complexes. [Note from Yoneda to LP March 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1956), #462.12]
  • Letter from Maurice M. Rapport, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, to LP RE: Requests permission again to use Figure 2 of LP's paper in the JACS (vol. 64, p. 3003) in a paper for presentation before the New York Academy of Sciences. [Letter from Rapport to LP November 9, 1956, Letter from LP to Rapport December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), #253.7]
  • Letter from N. N. Saha, University of Rangoon, to LP RE: Says he did not receive an application to apply for an Arthur Amos Noyes Fellowship in March. Encloses a statement of academic qualification to serve as his application for the Fellowship. [Letters from LP to Saha March 19, 1956, October 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Otto K. Behrens, Lilly Research Laboratories, to Robert B. Corey, cc: LP, RE: Sends Corey the beef Zn-Insulin Crystals requested in his previous letter. Discusses the sample's differences from the previous sample. [Letter from Corey to Behrens December 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene, to Dr. Stanley W. Wright, cc: LP, RE: Discusses Wright's projected paper on phenylketonuria and raises some questions. Will return the draft of the paper under separate cover. [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 #89.13]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to F. H. Westheimer, Hard University, cc: LP, RE: Discusses supplying Westheimer with requested molecular models. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Westheimer, F.H., 1955-1957), #434.6]
  • The Catalysis of Nuclear Reactions by μ Mesons. Sent by Art Rosenfeld to LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1956), #12.22]

December 11
  • Handwritten note from Patsy Mills to AHP RE: Explains the discussion she had with Crellin about announcements for his wedding. [Filed under AHP: (General Correspondence, Personal, A-M.), Box #1.001, Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Paul A. Giguère, University of Laval, Quebec, RE: Sends copies of the instructions and booklet that Giguère requested. Includes a copy of "Policies and Procedures" from Caltech. [Letter from Giguère to Wulf December 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Giguere, Paul A), #136.9]
  • Letter from Jerry C. Mitchell, Harvard University, to LP RE: Requests that LP fill out recommendation forms for two Predoctoral Fellowships for which Mitchell is applying. Describes his recent work with synthetic polypeptides. [Letter from Scantlebury to LP December 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Discusses his interview with Dr. Seely. Recommends that Dr. Seely be given an appointment as an established investigator. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.4]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, RE: Says that he told Ernest H. Swift to submit his application for a Fellowship even though it is past the deadline. Explains Swift's great character and says he is one of the best analytical chemists in the U.S. Strongly suggests that Moe's application be considered even though it is late. [Letter from Moe to LP December 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from R.D. Morgan, Department of Mental Hygiene, to Dr. Stanley W. Wright, cc: LP, RE: Includes an item from an October 1956 issue of NAMH Reporter in which a Swedish scientist announced the discovery of a simple blood test that would indicate whether a person was mentally ill within six minutes. [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 #89.13]
  • Letter from S.B. Palmer, Executive Assistant, American Academy of Allergy, to LP RE: Discusses the upcoming annual meeting of the academy and the session in which LP will be participating. [Letter from LP to Criep May 10, 1956, Letter from Criep to LP December 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.4]
  • Letter from W. H. Freedman, W. H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Discusses details of the publication of a book on the hydrogen bond by George Pimentel and Aubrey McClellan. [Letter from LP to Freeman December 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Grants LP's request for two advances on royalty. [Letter from LP to Freeman December 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling Named Among 10 'Greatest Scientists,'" Pasadena (California) Star-News, December 11, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.22]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling Named Among 10 'Greatest Scientists,'" Pasadena (California) Star-News, December 11, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Among Ten Greatest Scientists of our Times," Pasadena (California) Independent, December 11, 1956. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1956n.15]
  • Reprint: "Beseitigung radioaktiver Abfallsubstanzen," Sonderdruck Aus Atomkernenergie. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.25]

December 12
  • Check from LP to American Academy of Neurology for $14.00. [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 $350.24. [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, 1951-1962), Box #4.075, Folder #75.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Anna M. Shotwell, Chairman, Southern California Region, American Association on Mental Deficiency, to LP RE: Invites LP to be a panel member discussing "Significant Research in the Field of Mental Retardation" during the Association's upcoming spring meeting. [Letter from LP to Shotwell December 31, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.9]
  • Letter from LP to David Ginsburg, Israel Institute of Technology, RE: Thanks Ginsburg for his comments on the Middle East situation. Says he is not in much of a position to influence public opinion in the U.S. [Letter from Ginsburg to LP December 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Executive Secretary, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Encloses his report on his interview with Dr. Hartman. States that he does not see promise in Hartman as an established investigator. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Post Doctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Thanks Young for sending his check. Will continue to send his reports on the applicants as quickly as he can arrange the interviews and prepare the reports. [Letter from Young to LP December 7, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from LP to J. S. Fowler, McGill University, Radiation Laboratory, RE: Explains that he does not know Snell well enough to form an opinion on his ability. [Note from Foster to LP December 5, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
  • Letter from LP to Workers on the mental health program RE: The next conference on phenylketonuria will be held on December 20, 1956 at Pacific State Hospital and they must all plan to attend. Encloses a copy of the notes from the Spadra conference on phenylketonuria. [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 #89.1]

December 13  (Boston, MA)

December 14  (Boston, MA)
  • Check from AHP to Herman Koller for $47.46. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957-Box #4.024, Folder #24.1]
  • Hotel receipt: Sheraton Plaza, Boston [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
  • Letter from A. Wayne Ruddy, Warner-Chilcott Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests a reply to a November 8 letter extending an invitation for LP to speak at the Miami meeting of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from Ruddy to LP November 8, 1956, Letter from LP to Ruddy December 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, to Philip Young RE: Discusses how Young may arrange an appointment to see molecular models at Caltech. [Letter from Young to Sirs December 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1956), #462.12]
  • Letter from Charles V. Kidd, Public Health Service, to LP RE: Describes a book he is writing on effects of Federal research spending on higher education institutions. Requests that LP respond to a question concerning the topic of Kidd's research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
  • Letter from Cynthia Folzer to LP RE: Invites LP to speak at a symposium of the Purdue University section of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society in April 1957. [Letter from LP to Folzer December 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
  • Letter from Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Biochemistry Dept., Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, to LP RE: The stimulating influence of LP's talk on "Molecular Diseases" was without precedent. Again expresses his appreciation for LP's acceptance of the invitation. [Letter from Sobel to LP October 29, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.32]
  • Letter from Dr. James J. Waring, Colorado Foundation for Research in Tuberculosis, to LP RE: Invites him, the next time he is in Denver, to speak to the local chapter of Nu Sigma Nu (a medical fraternity) and to give one of the Fundamental Basic Science Seminars to the faculty of the school. [Letter from LP to Waring December 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.15]
  • Letter from Eason Monroe, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union, to AHP RE: Informs her that she was elected to their Board for 2 years. [Filed under AHP: (General Correspondence, Peace and Political), Box #1.004, Folder #4.3]
  • Letter from Felix Gutmann, University of Southern California, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments on his notes on metallic resistivity. [Letter from LP to Gutmann December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Asks LP if Drs. Dermont B. Taylor and Vernon H. Cheldelin present "sure" cases for the Fellowships. [Letter from LP to Moe December 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and says that he will consider Swift's application if Swift acts swiftly. [Letter from LP to Moe December 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
  • Letter from Rex N. Webster to Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Discusses his work with Dr. Pelon and his evaluation of his work opinion. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.3]
  • Memorandum from Waltman Insurance Agency to LP RE: Annual renewal plan for insurance policy paid on July 14, 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial, Insurance Documents, 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.5]

December 15  (Boston, MA)
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
  • Letter from Andrew H. Neilly, Jr., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., to LP RE: [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wheland, G. W.), #437.7]
  • Letter from Bruno Jirgensons, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, to LP RE: Requests three specific photographs for use in a book on Organic Colloids. [Letter from LP to Jirgensons December 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1956), #192.22]
  • Note from Raphael Paternack to LP RE: Discusses his family's recent move to Menlo Park. Describes his new position at SRI and the work he hopes to accomplish while there. Mentions his interest in physical biochemistry and the kinetics of some enzyme reactions. [Letter from LP to Paternack December 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]

December 17
  • Letter form George Kalnitsky to Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: Shares his views on the capabilities of Dr. Hartman. Feels that he would profit from further extensive training and experience, and would be capable of making contributions in the his field. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Post Doctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.11]
  • Letter from E.A. Zeller to Dora E. Young, Executive Secretary, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Recommends Dr. Devi for a fellowship without reservations. Discusses his work experience with her. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.9]
  • Letter from Franz Drahowzal to LP RE: Expresses gratitude for LP's advice on obtaining a research or lecturing position and sends a picture-book as a token of thanks. Explains that he will work as a research associate at the University of Southern California. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
  • Letter from Richard W. Lippman to M/Sgt Paul Ardell RE: Writes at the request of LP. States that they do not have information to help but will send anything if they learn of something. [Note from Ardell December 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
  • Letter from S. T. Bowden, University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, to LP RE: Suggests replacing the terms "canonical form" and "resonance hybrid" from LP's work on resonance to "resonon" and "resonide." Asks for LP's opinion on the matter. [Letter from LP to Bowden December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2)]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Requests LP's recommendation of a manuscript by George H. Duffey of South Dakota State College. [Letter from LP to Freeman December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]
  • Magazine Article: "Pauling Chosen to Initiate Northwest Lecture Tour," Chemical and Engineering News, December 17, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.21]

December 18
  • Letter from Alan G. Ward, British Gelatine and Glue Research Association, to LP RE: Updates LP on the status of the conference, along with a revised list of papers. Mentions there will be about 130-150 people. [Letters from Ward to LP September 12, 1956, January 29, 1957] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.25]
  • Letter from George C. Griffith, American College of Physicians, to LP RE: Invites LP to address the American College of Physicians in February at the Annual Meeting of the Southern California Region of the College. Gives brief details of the meeting. [Letter from LP to Griffith December 22, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Telegram from Frederic A. Gibbs, Brain Research Foundation, to LP RE: Invites LP to a conference of experts featuring Dr. Stig Akerfeldt's work on chemical defect in Schizophrenia. [Letter from LP to Gibbs December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]

December 19
  • Invoice from Hancock Music Company to LP for $52.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Tax Documents, 1930-1956), Box #4.001, Folder #1.10]
  • Letter from Dr. W.B. Castle, Boston City Hospital, to LP RE: Encloses a draft of the proposed report of the Scientific Research Committee. Tells LP to feel free to make changes to it. [Letter from LP to Castle 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.8]
  • Letter from H. W. Florey, University of Oxford, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, to LP RE: Explains that Wilkins has been nominated for election to the Royal Society. Asks for LP's opinion of M. H. F. Wilkins' work. [Letter from LP to Florey December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1956), #128.21]
  • Letter from Jerome Gross, M.D., to Miss Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Discusses the work of Dr. Gaétan Jasmim. Recommends a fellowship to make up for a large part of his salary. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.6]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to A. Wayne Ruddy, Warner-Chilcott Laboratories, RE: Regrets that he cannot accept Ruddy's invitation to speak at the Miami meeting of the American Chemical Society. [Letter from Ruddy to LP December 14, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from LP to D. C. Bradley, Birkbeck College, RE: Hopes that Bradley will come to Pasadena while in California and visit the department of chemistry at Caltech. Regrets that he cannot invite Bradley to give a lecture in April. [Letter from Bradley to LP November 12, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2)]
  • Letter from LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Says he is checking the digests of applicants to see if there are any that he overlooked and forgot to report on. Says that Drs. Seely and Brahen need to be reimbursed for their travel expenses to come for an interview. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from LP to Rafael Paternack RE: Mentions a position in New Brunswick in inorganic chemistry in which Paternack might be interested. Sends his best regards and thanks Paternack for his letter. [Note from Paternack to LP December 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP to Valdemar Madis RE: Thanks for the offer for his company to cooperate in the field of mental retardation but says they have not yet formulated plans for the study of chemical substances that might help the memory. [Letter from Madis to LP December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from Lars Gunnar Sillen, Royal Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Informs LP of the publication of his and Dr. Itano's manuscript by the Swedish Chemical Society. [Letter from LP to Sillen December 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Paul H. Carnell, Albion College, Michigan, to LP RE: Inquires about specific comments made by LP on the questionnaire, "Independent Study Programs for Freshmen." Informs that he will present the results of the survey at the September 1957 ACS meeting. [Letter from LP to Carnell December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1956), #74.24]
  • Letter from Professor Laurence L. Quill, Head, Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, to LP RE: Notifies that the University, together with NSF, is sponsoring a summer institute for Science and Mathematics High School Teachers during the summer of 1957. Explains that they would like to have guest lecturers come and speak about the fields of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and invites LP to be a guest lecturer. [Letter from LP to Quill December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Q: Correspondence, 1957), #324.4]
  • Letter from Russell H. Brown, Acting-President, Whiting Science Club, to LP RE: Thanks LP for accepting his invitation and agrees to the date of April 30. Offers to pay travel expenses and an honorarium. [Letters from LP to Brown December 13, 1956, December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.16]
  • Letter from Secretary to LP to Dora E. Young, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation, RE: Informs Young that LP's plane ticket arrived today and that Young does not need to worry about getting berth for LP. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from William M. Wallace, Western Reserve University, to LP RE: Invites LP to attend a meeting of the Society for Pediatric Research as a guest speaker in June 1957. [Letter from LP to Wallace March 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1956), #444.4]
  • Letter of recommendation for Jerry C. Mitchell, Harvard University, by LP RE: Says he knew Mitchell only as a undergraduate. Describes Mitchell as exceptionally able and an outstanding scientist. [Letter from Scantlebury to LP December 1956, Letter from LP to Mitchell December 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]

December 20
  • Letter from David J. Morehead to LP RE: States that a group of nine second-year students at Harvard Business School will be undertaking a study of mental health drugs and would like to hear his ideas on the subject of the drugs. Hopes they will not be a burden and that the report will be of interest to those whose guidance they now seek. [Letter from LP to Morehead December 26, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Letter from Frederic A. Gibbs, Brain Research Foundation, to LP RE: Invites LP to attend a conference of experts and dinner held by the B.R.F. at which Dr. Stig Akerfeldt will discuss the results of a test with dimethyl-p-phenylene diamine in psychotic patients. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from Hans Dieter Pflug and G. Lange to LP RE: Written in German. Discusses LP's books, General Chemistry and The Nature of the Chemical Bond, and their translation to German. Invites LP to participate in the Noble Prize Winner Conference in Germany. [Letter from LP to Pflug and Lange December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Jerry C. Mitchell, Harvard University, RE: States that he has filled out the recommendation forms as requested. [Letter of recommendation for Mitchell by LP December 19, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Margaret Cooper, W. H. Freeman and Co., to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP, RE: Requests dates during which Freeman could visit LP and Dr. Jack Roberts at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. and Mrs. Linus Pauling...," [re: Pauling family reunion] Sierra Madre News, December 20, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.22]
  • Summary Report: Conference on Mongolism, Pacific State Hospital, Pomona, California, December 20, 1956. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.083, Folder #83.3]

December 21
  • Comments on Application No. 33, Dr. Leonard M. Gaines, Jr., RE: States that it is strongly favored that he be provided the opportunity with their fellowship to discover his aptitude for research. [Filed under LP Science: (Helen Hay Whitney Foundation-Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1956-1957), Box #15.005, Folder #5.10]
  • Letter from Curt Stern, University of California, Berkeley, to LP RE: Requests permission to quote a paragraph from LP's Edsel Ford Lecture in his Principles of Human Genetics. [Letter from LP to Stern December 28, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Leo Criep to LP RE: Discusses the goals of the pre-meeting, postgraduate review on immunology in which LP is participating during the American Academy of Allergy annual meeting, as well as how to best meet those goals. [Letter from Palmer to LP December 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.4]
  • Letter from Felix Marti-Ibanez, MD Publications, Inc., to LP RE: Says it is an honor to have LP join the MD Editorial Board. Encloses a list of Editorial Board members. Invites LP to prepare a statement regarding the effect of atmospheric ions. [Letters from LP to Marti-Ibanez December 7, 1956, December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
  • Letter from Robert Corey to Bruno Jirgensons, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, cc: LP, RE: Says he has arranged to have two of the photographs Jirgensons requested sent to him but does not have the third requested photograph. Gives suggestions on how Jirgensons might obtain the image. [Letter from Jirgensons to LP December 15, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1956), #192.22]

December 22

December 23
  • Letter from Paul H. Hedrick to Gentlemen at Caltech RE: Suggests controlled research on a group of epileptic patients at Harlem Valley State Hospital. Expresses his personal interest in the situation and hopes that they will write to the director of the hospital. [Letter from LP to Hedrick May 27, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]

December 24
  • Letter from Gilbert Bloemeke, to LP RE: States that he is interested in chemical bonding so he has been reading College Chemistry and now believes that electrons have a tendency to form groups of four, which would account for spatial configurations of molecules, as well as make the resonance hybrid theory unneeded with no unexplainably bonded molecules or ions. Includes the work he has done which led him to this conclusion. [Letter from Bloemeke to LP January 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]

December 25
  • Photo: Anita, Linus Fowler, Ramona, and Linus Pauling Jr. standing outside by their pool. Pasadena, California. "Christmas 1956, Pasadena, Anita, Linus Fowler, Linus Jr. holding Ramona." Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #3859] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.6]
  • Photo: Crellin and Lucy Pauling sitting together. Christmas 1956. Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.7]
  • Photo: Peter and Julia Pauling sitting together. Christmas 1956. Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.8]
  • Photo: The 1956 Pauling family Christmas. Back row, left to right: Crellin, Linda, and Linus Pauling Jr. Front row: Lucy, Anita, Ava Helen, Peter, and Julia Pauling. "l. to r. Crellin, Linda, LP Jr., Lucy, Anita, AHP, PJP, Julia / Fairpoint St. / Christmas 1956." Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1658] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1956i.10]

December 26
  • Letter from LP to David J. Morehead RE: States he does not know enough about tranquilizing drugs to answer their questions. States he has been interested in mental disease only recently and has concentrated on mental deficiency. [Letter from Morehead to LP December 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.13]
  • Memo from Herschel W. Nisonger, American Association on Mental Deficiency, to Members of the Subcommittees and Advisory Council, A.A.M.D. Project, RE: Expresses appreciation for members' efforts on behalf of the project. Discusses enclosed "Progress Report on the A.A.M.D. Project." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]
  • Progress Report on the A.A.M.D. Project, "Technical Planning in Mental Retardation." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Organizational Correspondence (Am - Am)), #9.1]

December 27

December 28
  • Letter from Caroline F. Pottenger, Pottenger Sanatorium and Clinic, to LP RE: Discusses Pottenger's daughter's mental ailments and her recent psychological state. Details her outstanding academic achievements and encloses samples of her work. Requests LP's help. [Note from Pottenger to LP December 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1956), #313.4]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Avram Goldstein, Stanford University, RE: Discusses a hypothesis about the mechanism of protein synthesis. Raises questions regarding the evidence Goldstein offered in support of the hypothesis. Explains that he is not well enough informed to judge the hypothesis as reasonable or not. [Letter from Goldstein to LP December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1956), #140.20]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Curt Stern, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Gives Stern permission to use sentences from his Edsel Ford Lecture in Stern's revision of Principles of Human Genetics. [Letter from Stern to LP December 21, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Daniel C. Darrow RE: Thanks Darrow for his suggestion that William Nyhan work at Caltech. Discusses his experience working with young M.D.s and says he will contact Harris Busch in regard to Nyhan. [Letter from Darrow to LP December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1956), #287.23]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Dr. Dean A. Clark, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: Says he was pleased to attend the meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board and provides his expense account for the trip. [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital—Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008, Folder #8.8]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Frederic A. Gibbs, Brain Research Foundation, RE: Regrets that Dr. Lippman will be unable to attend the conference featuring the work of Dr. Stig Akerfeldt as suggested in a previous letter. Requests a transcript of the conference if available. [Letter from LP to Gibbs December 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Gilbert Stork, Columbia University, RE: Looks forward to meeting Stork during his January visit to New York. [Letter from LP to Stork December 13, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to N. N. Saha, University of Rangoon, RE: Encloses an application for an Arthur Amos Noyes Fellowship which he instructs Saha to fill out and return. [Letter from Saha to LP December 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1956), #379.4]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Beatrice Wulf] to Prof. Harris Busch, University of Illinois, RE: Discusses the possibility of Dr. William Nyhan coming to work at Caltech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1956), #38.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. James J. Waring, Colorado Foundation for Research in Tuberculosis, RE: Suggests April 25 as a date that he could give both the Nu Sigma Nu lecture and a Fundamental Basic Science Seminar. Asks if it would be possible for LP and AHP to stay with him and his wife. [Letters from Waring to LP December 14, 1956, January 9, 1957] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.15]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to Otto K. Behrens, Lilly Research Laboratories, cc: LP, LP RE: Thanks Behrens for December 10 letter and for beef Zn-Insulin sample. States plans to begin work on crystallization properties. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
  • Press Release: "Treatment of Defectives Predicted for 2005," Science Service, December 28, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.25]
  • Traffic Memo from LP to W. H. Freeman and Co. RE: "Via Railway Express Collect 1 pkg.: Manuscript" [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1956), #439.14]

December 29
  • Letter from Sidney Katz, Associate Editor, Maclean's, to LP RE: Requests information for an article he is writing on air pollution and its correlation to lung cancer. Outlines the specific information he is looking for to put in his article. [Letter from LP to Katz January 21, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957), #201.1]

December 30
  • Letter from Dr. Bobtelsky, Department of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry, Hebrew University, to LP RE: Thanks LP and accepts his invitation to speak at Caltech during Dr. Bobtelsky's upcoming visit to the US and says that when his plans are finalized he will notify LP when he will come to California. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]

December 31