Activity Listings
- Check from LP to Mrs. Thomas C. Evans for $750.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.2]
- Letter from A. I. Oparin, Institute of Biochemistry, to LP RE: Informs LP that all American scientists have received financial support for their travel and that the Academy of Sciences will help pay for LP and AHP as well. Also asks where he would like to obtain a visa. [Letter from LP to Oparin May 8, 1957, Letter from LP to Oparin June 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]
- Letter from K. S. Pitzer to LP RE: Says that he cannot sign the Appeal because he doesn't think the risks from testing bombs are that great. Explains that he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and that the Commission was concerned about the same issues before there was a public debate. States that he thinks the real concern should be war, not testing and that the Appeal might actually increase the likelihood of war. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. Labeled number 1. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 2 Folder 2.001]
- Letter from Katherine Bruner to LP, RE: Professor Wald received LP's copies of the Appeal while he was in Europe as such Bruner is using this letter to explain why LP will not see Wald's signature among the documents. [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World, 1957-1959), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. John L. Morrison, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta RE: States he is pleased to serve as a reference for him. Notifies him that he has written a letter of recommendation to be sent to Connaught Medical Research Laboratories at the University of Toronto when they ask for it, or if they do not, it will be sent next week. Comments that if he decides to apply, the same letter will be sent to University of Manchester. [Note from Dr. Morrison to LP May 21, 1957, Letter from LP to the Gentlemen at Connaugt May 27, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
- Letter from LP to Gentlemen, Connaught Medical Research Laboratories RE: Recommends Dr. John L. Morrison for a position at the lab. Comments that he is a good physical chemist with an interest in biological issues as well as someone who works well with other people. [Note from Dr. Morrison to LP May 21, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Morrison May 27, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
- Letter from LP to Harry G. Day, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University RE: Recommends Kenneth Hedberg for a position as a professor at the university, stating that he is a good teacher, has had good training, and will do a good job. [Letter from Dr. Day to LP May 21, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1957), #98.22]
- Letter from LP to James Howard RE: Informs Howard that his work centers on researching mental deficiency and does not focus on mental illness—in order for them to work towards mental illness. [Note from Howard to LP May 21, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1956: Box #11.089, Folder 89.7]
- Letter from LP to Mr. Charles V. Zoul, RE: Informs Zoul that he does not know anyone who would be suited to polish Zoul's manuscript for publication. Tells Zoul that he thinks the Reinhold Book Co. should advise him on this point. [Letter from Zoul to LP, No Date] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Z: Correspondence, 1940-1980.), Box #468, Folder #468.13]
- Letter from LP to Paul Hedrick RE; Writes to thanks for his letter and will take advantage of his offer in the future should the need arise. [Letter from Paul Hedrick December 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.6]
- Letter from Leo Szilard to LP RE: Tells LP that he was very interested in the Appeal, but that he declined to sign it. Says he will explain his reasons the next time he sees LP. Discusses his potential plans to fly out to Pasadena, and asks when LP will be leaving for Europe. Talks about his plans to attend a meeting in Canada in July and expresses regret that LP will not be able to attend. Handwritten note on top right, "not ans'd." [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 2 Folder 2.001]
- Letter from Michael Kasha to Charles Coryell RE: Says that he wrote a letter to LP explaining why he can't support it. Asks Coryell to settle a question about fallout that was opened by Willard Libby. [Filed under LP Safe Contents: Drawer 2, Folder 2.001]
- Letter from Michael Kasha to LP RE: Explains that he and the staff members at Florida State University approve of the theme of the petition, but that they are reluctant to sign. Explains why they are reluctant and what could be changed about the petition to get them to sign. Handwritten note indicates the letter was answered 21 July. [Filed under LP Safe Contents: Drawer 2 , Folder 2.001]
- Letter from Milton Burton to LP, RE: Burton is glad to circulate LP's Appeal however, Burton himself will not be signing the Appeal. Burton is refusing to sign because he does not feel that the information in the appeal is unprejudiced. While he agrees with the substance and the conclusions of the overall appeal, Burton does not feel sufficiently well informed to make a scientific conclusion. [LP's reply December 1, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World, 1957-1959), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]
- Letter from Miriam F. Bennett, Chairman, Committee on the Symposium at Sweet Briar College, to LP RE: Invites LP to be the general coordinator of the college's symposium the following year. Indicates that his duties would be to introduce speakers, conduct panel sessions, and summing up the symposium on the last day and that it would be a three day event. Asks if LP is not able to attend all three days if he would be able to speak during the symposium. [Letter from LP to Professor Bennett June 11, 1957, Letter from Professor Bennett to LP October 4, 1957, Letter from LP to Professor Bennett October 8, 1957, Letter from Professor Bennett to LP October 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]
- Letter from Salome Gluecksohn-Waelsch to LP, RE: Encloses the Appeal by American Scientists with some signatures from the faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Handwritten note labels it number 22. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
- Letter from Shirley Supnick, Editorial Assistant, Children Limited, to George Tarjan, Superintendent, Pacific State Hospital, [later given to LP by Mr. Tarjan], RE: States she would be grateful for details of LP's research. Encloses copy of the February 1957 issue. [Letter from George Tarjan to LP June 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.3]
- Memorandum from LP to the Committee on Sponsored Research RE: Submits his proposal for a grant from the NSF, not exceeding $5,000, for the supervision of an exhibit on the chemical bond. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.6]
- Newspaper Clipping: "25 Scientists Petition for Halting of Atom Tests," Washington Post, May 27, 1957. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1957n.19]
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