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August
  • Itinerary: U.S.S.R. [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Vujkov Stevan to LP RE: Explains that he is putting a children's book together entitled, "Chemists-Nobel Prize Winners" and requests a photo or other information to be included in it. Handwritten note in top right corner: "LP Do you want to send anything more than the photo?" Handwritten note in bottom left corner: "photo sent 10/3/57." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "En Eneste H-Bombe-eksplosjon skaper tusener defekte barn", Dagbladet (Oslo), August 1957. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1957n.38]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Warning on A-Test' Toll", Publication Unknown, August [?] 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.50]
  • Pamphlet: "Summary-Analysis of Hearings May 27-29 and June 3-7, 1957 on The Nature of Radioactive Fallout and Its Effects on Man." [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1958-1958), Box #7.002, Folder #2.7]
  • Photo: An unidentified woman wearing lab coat, Ava Helen Pauling, and Linus Pauling standing in a laboratory. Ava Helen holding a bouquet of flowers. Moscow, USSR. "Moscow 1957. August" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1789] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1957i.56]
  • Preliminary Excursion Programme for the Attendants, International Symposium on the origin of life on the Earth, Moscow, U.S.S.R., August 19-24. [Filed under LP Safe Drawer 3, Folder 3.022]
  • Program: "An appeal to scientists to consider their personal responsibility for the development of nuclear weapons and for other applications of science to warfare" Issued by a group of members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) who are also professional scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World, 1957-1959), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]

August 1  (Ljubljana, Yugoslavia)
  • Certificate of Redemption of Real Estate Purchased by the State for delinquent taxes for Deer Flat Ranch. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.032]
  • Certificate of Redemption of Real Estate Purchased by the State for delinquent taxes for Deer Flat Ranch. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.032]
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Slon, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: Yugoslavia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3] also in: [Filed under LP Travel Box 1.009 File 9.5]
  • Letter from Clinton Hunt, World Peace Foundation to Bertrand Russell, Trinity College, RE: Hunt has been interested in Russell's work and his recent articles in particular. Hunt is sending Russell materials which outline the objectives and aims of the World Peace Foundation. Hunt is requesting Russell's permission to include his name in the Foundation's letter-head. [Bertrand's reply August 26, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Wo-Yo), Box #4.017, Folder #17.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Samuel Levine, Co-Director, Research in Mental Retardation, San Francisco State College to LP RE: Invites him to be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Central Coastal Region of the American Association on Mental Deficiency in November. Outlines how the meeting normally goes and what they would like the keynote speaker to talk about. Handwritten note explains that a copy was sent to LP's colleague on 8/2/57. [Letter from LP to Dr. Levine September 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1957), #231.3]
  • Letter from Ivan M. Ponedel to Office of Naval Research, cc: LP RE: Encloses six copies of a proposal to extend Contract No. Nonr-220(05). [Proposal for an Extension of Contract July 31, 1957] [Letter from Shinn to Corey September 6, 1957] [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 Theodor Benfey, Earlham College, to LP RE: Expresses appreciation and admiration for LP and his work against atomic bomb testing. Encloses an article Dr. Benfey wrote about an approach that is different than the conventional dimensional analysis and solicits comments from LP on the idea. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]
  • Letter from Victor M. Arnautoff, to LP RE: States he is sending LP a photograph of a drawing he made after listening to a statement from LP and offers it as a show of respect for him. Also gives LP permission to use it however he wants. Includes black and white photograph of a woman waving her arms as a show of strength with a whirling black cloud behind her. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1957), #12.23]

August 2  (Ljubljana, Yugoslavia)

August 3  (Ljubljana, Yugoslavia)
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Slon, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Letter H.J. Nickolds to LP RE: Outlines a hypothesis that he has and asks whether LP thinks it is worthwhile to do research on. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1957), #288.1]

August 4  (Ljubljana, Yugoslavia)
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Slon, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Heinrich Heesch to LP RE: Notifies him that physicists in Germany will be getting together to discuss atomic bombing. Disagrees with Edward Teller's comments on dirty bombs. Discusses his new publication about the future of the Roman Catholic Church, which he feels means as much to him as atomic bomb testing means to LP. [Letter from Dr. Heesch to LP June 12, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Heesch, Heinrich, 1954-1955, 1957, 1963, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1984, 1991), #153.2]

August 5  (Ljubljana, Yugoslavia)
  • Itinerary: leave Ljubljana, Yugoslavia at 6 AM, arrive in Moscow at 9:35 PM; International Symposium on the Origin of Life on the Earth; lecture entitled "The Nature of the Forces Operating in the Process of the Duplication of Molecules in Living Organisms" [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Charles A. Siepmann, Chairman, New York Civil Liberties Union to LP RE: Informs him that the trust of Florina Lasker awards a $1,000 award to a person concerned with defending civil liberties. Invites him to be a part of the nominating committee for this award. Explains what he would have to do as part of the committee. Includes a copy of background information on the award and requirements to receive it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Lester Kieft, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Bucknell University to LP RE: Thanks him for the videos that he did for the National Science Foundation, states they were well received. Informs him of the Bucknell Review, a publication by the university aimed at connecting science and other fields. Invites him to write an article for the publication. Includes a copy of the objectives of the review. [Letter from LP to Dr. Kieft September 16, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957), #201.1]
  • Letter from Morris Goodman to Beatrice Wulf, RE: Upon returning from vacation Goodman found LP's petition. Goodman has been circulating it, but has not bee successful in filling it up. Goodman would like to know if there has been a deadline set for returning the petitions. [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World, 1957-1959), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]

August 6  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Acting Secretary to Dr. J. Howard McMillen, National Science Foundation RE: Encloses Proposal P-3813 because LP will not be able to review it since he is abroad until September, two weeks after the due date for the review. [Letter from McMillen to LP June 26, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Letter from Arata Osada, et all, Professors at the Universität Hirosima RE: Applauds the scientists in Göttingham for starting an appeal against atom bomb tests. Letter in German. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1957), #300.19]
  • Letter from J. N. Wilson, Shell Development Company, to Mrs. Oliver Wulf, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry, RE: Encloses 3 copies of the manuscript that he has written from his thesis for publication. Asks her to send them directly to the American Chemical Society, and if she can't, to send them directly back to him. Says that she may keep a copy for her own file if she wishes. [Letter from the Acting Secretary at Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Wilson, August 7, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), Box #444, Folder #444.5]
  • Letter from John L. Greer to E. Roland Harriman, Chairman, American National Red Cross, cc: LP RE: Requests to know how much blood containing schizophrenia the Red Cross is dispersing with their blood banks. Comments that this inquiry stems from a lecture given by LP at the recent American Psychiatric convention in which he said that schizophrenia is caused by a chemical in the blood and if a normal person gets blood from somebody with the mental illness the normal person will also manifest schizophrenia. [Letter from Dr. Gibson to Mr. Greer September 3, 1957, Letter from Dr. Gibson to LP September 3, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Gibson September 16, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1957), #141.1]
  • Letter from Lester Tarnopol to LP, RE: Tells LP that he is interested in obtaining a position at the California Institute of Technology Management Development Center. Explains to LP the work he is doing and encloses a summary of his background and publications. Asks is LP could suggests channels through which he could apply for a position with the Management Development Center. [Letter from LP to Tarnopol, September 18, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1956-1963), Box #411, Folder #411.2]

August 7  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from A.Riad Tourky to LP, RE: Explains that he didn't realize that LP would need the original signatures and that he cannot get them right now, but he will send them as soon as he does. Labeled number 163. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
  • Letter from Charanjit Rai to Dr. Richard W. Lippman RE: Greatly appreciates Lippman's prompt reply and tells him that his brother has passed away. Thanks Lippman for his consideration of his brother's case. [Letter from Lippman to Rai July 12, 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 Dr. Don D. Jackson, Palo Alto Medical Clinic to LP RE: Notifies him that he is compiling a book to be titled The Study of Schizophrenia which will include research articles from many researchers interested in the disease. Invites LP to contribute to the book. Encloses a list of medical professionals already committed to contributing to the book. [Letter from LP to Dr. Jackson September 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1957), #192.23]
  • Letter from Dr. L.A. DuBridge to Dr. Francis Perrin, Atomic Energy Commission, France RE: Invites him to visit CIT during his visit to the US and give a seminar on his work as well as participate in discussion groups with members of the faculty. [Letter from Dr. Perrin to Dr. DuBridge September 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1957), #313.5]
  • Letter from M.L. Dhar, Assistant Director, Central Drug Research Institute, to LP RE: Asks for assistance in obtaining d-ribose for a study on metabolic viruses that the Institute is doing. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1957), #98.22]
  • Letter from Mary Sonnenberg, Tracy Woman's Club to LP RE: Invites him to speak to the club about the dangers of fallout. Suggests some dates and thanks him for his work. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Sonnenberg September 9, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Letter from William B. Cook, National Science Foundation to LP RE: Informs LP that they are sending him two sets of his filmed lectures, that two sets have already been sent to Cal Tech, and that eleven sets are in circulation to about sixty institutes. Tells LP that the comments are all highly favorable about the films except that some seem to have an inferior sound track. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.5]
  • Letter from the Acting Secretary at Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Dr. J. N. Wilson, Shell Development Company, RE: Informs Wilson that Mrs. Wulf is currently on vacation in Japan and won't be back until the end of August. Says that they are returning his manuscripts, but has retained one copy for Mrs. Wulf's information. Handwritten note in the top right corner says, "L.P. for your information." [Letter from Wilson to Wulf, August 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), Box #444, Folder #444.5]

August 8  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Hotel bill: Grand Hotel, Lund [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Letter from J. Coosemans, The Technical School of Brussels, to LP RE: Extends an invitation to lecture at the school because he believes his students and faculty will benefit from it greatly. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957), #74.25]
  • Letter from Vincenzo Caglioti, Istituto Di Chimica Generale E Inorganica, Universita Di Roma, to LP RE: Invites him again to a chemistry symposium to be held in September in Italy and since he knows LP won't be able to come back to Europe, asks that he send a statement to be read at the beginning of the symposium. Includes a copy of the temporary schedule of the symposium. [Letter from LP to Professor Caglioti September 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957), #74.25]
  • Magazine Article: "Pauling, L.: Chemie," Milchwissenschaft, August 8, 1957. [Filed under LP Books: 19584.1]
  • Photo: Left to right: N.M. Chirkov, V.B. Miller [obscured], V.N. Kondratiev, and Linus Pauling standing outside. Linus laughing. Moscow, USSR. (4NPKOP KONAPATEB (AY(NHO [?] / Inst. Of Chem. Phys. Ak. Nauk (Semenov) / Moscow / 8 Aug. 1957" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1455] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1957i.35]
  • Photo: Left to right: N.M. Chirkov, V.B. Miller, V.N. Kondratiev, Ava Helen Pauling, Linus Pauling, A.F. Kapustinskii, S.G. Entelis, and S.M. Kogarko standing outside. Moscow, USSR. "[unidentified man], [unidentified woman], Kondratiev[?], AHP, LP, Kapustinsky, [unidentified man], Kogarko / Inst. Of Chem Phys Ak. Nauk (Semenov) / Moscow / 8 Aug. 1957" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1454, 2073] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1957i.34]
  • Photo: N.M. Chirkov, S.G. Entelis (obscured), Ava Helen Pauling, V.N. Kondratiev (obscured), Wainstein [?], Kapustinskii, V. B. Miller (obscured), S. M. Kogarko (obscured), and Linus Pauling walking outside together. Moscow, USSR. (Inst. Of Chem. Phys. Ak. Nauk (Semenov) / Moscow / 8 Aug. 1957" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1457] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1957i.37]
  • Photo: S.G. Entelis, N.M. Chirkov, Linus Pauling, S.M. Kogarko, V.N. Kondratiev, Wainstein [?], Ava Helen Pauling, V. B. Miller, and A. F. Kapustinskii standing outside. Moscow, USSR. "Inst. Of Ch. Phys. Akad. Nauk (Semenov) / Moscow / 8 Aug. 1957" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #1456, #1460, #1465] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1957i.36]

August 9  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Hotel bill: Grand Hotel, Lund [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Letter from Julius Kogan from The Boroughs and Associates to LP, RE: Notifies LP that his insurance policy for workmen's compensation will expire on September 6, 1957. Tells LP that Boroughs and Associates would be pleased to renew his policy. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents, 1930-1991), Box #4.042, Folder #42.1]

August 10  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Don Organ, President, West End Democratic Club to Lucille Lozoya RE: Withdraws his invitation to have LP speak about nuclear testing because it will be to late to reserve the local high school auditorium by the time LP comes back from Europe. [Letter from Ms. Lozoya to Mr. Organ July 22, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1957), #300.19]
  • Letter from Dr. Karl Bechert to LP RE: Expresses Dr. Albert Schweitzer's pleasure with LP that he has taken a stand against atomic testing. Tells story of having given a lecture and been approached by Professor Manfred von Ardenne, a physicist from East Germany, who said his scientific society would agree to publish a declaration against atomic testing but thought it would be good to have scientific societies from the Eastern world meet with scientific societies from the Western world. Asks LP if he thinks this would be a good idea or if it would be better for Us scientists to just meet and make a declaration themselves against misusing scientific work & results. [Letter from LP to Dr. Bechert November 22, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]

August 11  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.2]

August 12  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Ann Marvel to LP, RE: Asks for information regarding the June 2 program of Medical Horizons about radiation effects. Explains that she is interested in using some of the information to present an idea to the Delaware Hospital since they are considering redoing their x-ray department. Asks for a copy of the show or at least some direction in how to the technical information. [Letter from Ann Marvel to LP September 13, 1957] [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.030]
  • Letter from George Tarjan, Superintendent and Medical Director, to Albert Deutsch, cc:LP, RE: States that Dick Lippman and LP will be back after Labor Day. He will be out of town in September but is sure he would enjoy a conference with LP. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.089, Folder #89.3]
  • Letter from Lewis S. Barrett, Director of Public Relations, University of Redlands, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of lectures given at the University by Dr. W.C. Nixon and Dr. Albert V. Baez on the X-ray Microscope. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Baez, Albert, 1957, 1964) #23.2]

August 13  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Inter-Office Memo from Dr. Holmes Sturdivant to Mr. Fling RE: Doubts that CIT will be able to offer more than a couple of seminars for Professor Overbeek if he does come to USC. Requests that he pass the letter from Professor Mysels to Professor Wendt because he might be interested in a collaboration with Professor Overbeek. Handwritten note in top corner: "Return to Dr. Pauling." [Letter from Professor Mysels to LP July 29, 1957, Letter from Dr. Sturdivant to Professor Mysels August 14, 1957, Letter from LP to Professor Mysels September 10, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
  • Letter from I. Riggs to LP, RE: Riggs is enclosing a copy of an article found in Northern Neighbors. [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 Ramesh M. Shah to LP RE: Informs him that he is ready to graduate college and would like to apply to CIT, requests his help in how to go about it and how to find the finances to cover it. [Letter from LP to Mr. Shah December 13, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Объединить усилия ученых в борьбе за немедленное залрещение ядерного оружия" ["Efforts of scientists should be united in struggle for prohibition of nuclear weapon"] Pravda, [marked by LP as number 3], August 13, 1957. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004, 4.92a]
  • Note from Dr. Arthur W. Munk, Albion College to LP RE: States he will be happy to garnish signatures for the appeal. Asks if it is only for scientists to sign or if it is open to the general public because he feels that while he could get many signatures from the public, he could only get a few scientists to sign. [Letter from Dr. Munk to LP October 26, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Munk November 19, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]

August 14  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Check from AHP to Glenn D. Hoovell for $32.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from AHP to Raymond J. Pfau for $85.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers,1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Copy of Letter from Clinton Hunt, World Peace Foundation to Kenneth de Courcey, Editor Intelligence Digest, RE: Hunt is requesting permission to quote some news items from Intelligence Digest. Hunt is also enclosing his check for renewal of his subscription. Hunt also seeks de Courcey's opinion on a Junior United Nations Organization which would exist in the same manner at the U.N. but with the members being between ages 18 and 30. [de Courcey's reply September 3, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Wo-Yo), Box #4.017, Folder #17.6]
  • Letter from Dr. J.H. Sturdivant, Professor of Chemistry, CIT to K.J. Mysels, Professor of Chemistry, USC, cc: LP, RE: Informs him that if USC is able to bring Professor Overbeek to the US, Dr. Hughes at CIT might be interested in having him give some seminars and LP might be interested in having him work on a research project but other than that they can't help them out with their endeavor. Handwritten note at bottom of page explains that Badger and Vinograd have no interest except maybe a seminar. [Letter from Professor Mysels to LP July 29, 1957, Memo from Dr. Sturdivant to Mr. Fling August 13, 1957, Letter from LP to Professor Mysels September 10, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
  • Letter from Marion Syrek Jr to LP RE: Questions if he would be willing to speak before the Independent Socialist Forum in San Francisco in the next three months. [Letter from LP to Mr. Syrek September 9, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Letter from Morris Goodman to LP, RE: Goodman is pleased to hear that the deadline for signatures has been extended to November 1st. Since many of the university members will return in the fall, Goodman think that he can be quite successful in getting signatures in Detroit. He is also asking if LP can send four more copies of the petition. [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World, 1957-1959), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]

August 15  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Charles W. Ferguson, Senior Editor, The Reader's Digest to LP RE: Notifies him that the magazine has decided not to run his manuscript, "The Atom Has Conquered War." [Letter to the Editor of The Reader's Digest from LP July 25, 1957] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1957a2.5]
  • Letter from G. H. Wannier, Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., to LP, RE: Points out that while reading LP's book, The Nature of the Chemical Bond he came across a number on page 53 in the Table of covalent bond energies that looked like a misprint. The value given is 58.6 Gcal/mole for the carbon-carbon single bond, which was given as 85.6 in LP's past work. Tells LP that if 58.6 is what he really means, then the discrepancy for diamond would be very serious. [Letter from LP to Wannier, September 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), Box #444, Folder #444.5]
  • Letter from H. David Kirk to LP, RE: Kirk is wondering if LP's petition from scientists to the governments of the world would include social scientists. If so, Kirk would be very happy to solicit signatures. [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 Kurt Felix, Gesellschaft fur Physiologische Chemie, to LP RE: Invites him to speak at a colloquium sponsored by the Gesellschaft fur Physiologische Chemie in 1958 on the topic of genetics. [Letter from LP to Professor Felix September 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1957), #129.1]
  • Letter from the Acting Secretary at Gates and Crellin Laboratories to Waverly Press, Inc., RE: Encloses the original set of proofs of a book review prepared by LP, who is currently out of the country. Says that they have proofread the review and that it appears to be satisfactory. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959), Box #444, Folder #444.5]

August 16  (Leningrad, Russia)
  • Remittance Advice from Southern California Edison Company to LP & AHP for $31.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Various letters from Helen Wilczak to LP RE: Expresses her personal feelings on religious, political, and social issues. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilczak, Helen), #435.6]

August 17  (Leningrad, Russia)

August 19  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Ann Moir to LP, RE: Moir is enclosing the galley proofs of LP's appeal and the signatures which will be printed. Moir would appreciate if the proofs could be returned within the week. [LP's reply August 23, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.4]
  • Magazine Article: "Nuclear Disarmament," Chemical and Engineering News, August 19, 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.50]
  • Magazine Clipping mentioning LP's visit to France and the award he received, Chemical and Engineering News, August 19, 1957. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s.27]

August 20  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Angelo C. Lopes to LP, RE: Signs the appeal. Handwritten note near bottom left, "he signs Portugal." Labeled number 133. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
  • Letter from Dr. Kowyowmjian to LP RE: Informs him he is researching questions surrounding the rotation mechanism of the spin, asks if Introduction to Quantum Mechanics will be of any use to him in his research. [Letter from LP to Dr. Kowyowmjian September 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957), #201.1]

August 21  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Letter from Professor Frank Sullivan, Department of English, Loyola University of Los Angeles to LP RE: Invites him to speak to the North Redondo Democratic Club about the dangers of nuclear fallout. Provides background information on the club. [Letter from LP to Professor Sullivan September 9, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]

August 22  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Handwritten notes from Moscow on a chemistry lecture. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Bauer, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation to LP RE: Informs LP that the Foundation is inviting applicants for the T. Duckett Jones Memorial Award. [Letter from LP to Bauer September 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Herbert S. Rhinesmith to LP RE: Encloses a manuscript which he and Dr. Santamaria have prepared on the characterization of DNP-hemoglobin. Asks if LP would review the paper before it is published. Tells LP that Dr. Schroeder and Dr. Allen wrote the paragraph on Schroeder's chromatographic findings. Sends his wishes to Linda and Barclay for a happy marriage. Handwritten notes in the right margin relating to the manuscript. [Letter from LP to Rhinesmith, September 13, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959), #341.3]
  • Letter from Jean Carter, Head, United Nations Education Center, Stanford University, to LP RE: Invites LP to be the keynote speaker at a week long event hosted by the Institute of International Relations at Stanford University to commemorate the founding of the UN. Handwritten note in bottom left margin: sends her and her parents regards, mentions a conversation she had with LP about Stanford, and seconds the official invitation to speak at the event. [Letter from Miss Carter to LP September 2, 1957, Letter from LP to Miss Carter September 5, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957) #74.25]
  • Letter from R.B. Corey to Mrs. Adele Fumino, Editorial Assistant, Annual Reviews, Inc, cc: LP RE: Grants permission to use figures from Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, Volume 16, and Acta Crystallographica, Volume 8. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971), #67.5]
  • Remittance Advice from Standard Oil Company of California to LP & AHP for $24.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]

August 23  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-1189 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-1265 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-1891 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-1956 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-2356 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-2357 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-3623 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Grant Fiscal Report RE: For National Science Foundation Grant G-3691 for the period January 1, 1957 to June 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Letter from Arne Tiselius to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the petition with his signature, and tells LP that it was nice to meet him and AHP at a dinner party. Handwritten note and bottom, "I couldn't find his first one, 1957." Labeled as number 9. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
  • Letter from Dr Willis Bird to LP RE: Thanks LP for his kindness to Mr. Bird's wife, when he discovered that her partial denture was made of an unstable gold alloy, which although she is better has caused her to suffer from food allergies. States they found an antihistamine which works but she still suffers from severe symptoms caused by eating Sodium Monoglutamate. Writes to ask if LP knows of anything that can be put with food to distill the symptoms of Sodium Monoglutamate for when they dine outside of the home, because it is widely used with food. [Letter from LP to Dr. Bird September 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]
  • Letter from LP's Secretary to Ann Moir, RE: Moir's letter arrived during LP's absence. LP will return from Europe in the early part of September and will see the galley proofs at that time. [Moir's letter August 19, 1957] [Moir's reply August 28, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.4]
  • Letter from R.B. Gilmore to Gentlemen at the National Science Foundation, cc: LP RE: Encloses an original and one copy of an expenditures report for the six months ended December 31, 1956 for the four grants: G-2356, G-2357, G-3623, and G-3691. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Letter from R.B. Gilmore to Gentlemen at the National Science Foundation, cc: LP RE: Encloses an original and one copy of an expenditures report for the six months ended June 30, 1957 for the four grants: G-1189, G-1265, G-1891, and G-1956. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989), Box #14.029, Folder #29.4]
  • Letter from Virginia P. McVicker to Beatrice Wulf RE: Explains that she wants to meet LP so much because she would like to ask him to write a forward to her book. Comments that the book is about natural method that can be used to teach retarded children how to read, a method which she and her colleagues concocted. [Letter from Ms. McVicker to LP May 23, 1957, Letter from Ms. Wulf to Ms. McVicker June 14, 1957, Letter from Ms. McVicker to Ms. Wulf June 27, 1957, Letter from LP to Ms. McVicker October 8, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
  • Letter written in Russian. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]
  • Manuscript of an article by LP entitled "Some Observations about Science in the USSR," comments on the slight advances made in Russian science but encourages the country to avoid conformity, allowing for more scientific experimentation and advancement. Note to the Editor from LP requests that the article only be published if published in full. Includes a copy of an article in Russian. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1957a2.6]

August 24  (Moscow, Russia)
  • Note from U. Wolhenster to LP and AHP RE: Says goodbye and that he hopes they will meet again, perhaps at another symposium. Writes that everyone is very impressed not only by his scientific achievements, but also by LP and AHP's personalities. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.1]

August 25  (Moscow, Russia; transit to Budapest)
  • Itinerary: leave Moscow, arrive in Copenhagen at 1:55 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Rudolph Seiden to LP RE: Requests either an autographed photo or a note from him. Handwritten note in right margin: "autographed photo sent 12/16/57." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1957), #380.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Praises Soviet Parley on Science of Life," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 25, 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.50]

August 26  (Copenhagen, Denmark)
  • Aeroflot U.S.S.R. excess baggage ticket, from Moscow to Vienna to Munich. [Filed under LP Safe Drawer 3, Folder 3.022]
  • Copy of Letter from Bertrand Russell to Clinton Hunt, World Peace Foundation, RE: Russell has some hesitation as to have his name mentioned on the Foundation's letter-head. Russell would like to be reassured that the World Peace Foundation will not take a stand that leans too much so to either the West of the East. Russell has been previously involved with groups that leaned to much to one side or the other and as a result seeks some reassurance from Hunt. [Hunt's letter of August 1, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Wo-Yo), Box #4.017, Folder #17.6]
  • Letter from Gene Marine, Frontier Magazine to LP RE: Notifies him that he is the new Associate Editor at Frontier. States he would like to see LP again under less professional circumstances than when they met for an interview. Comments that he will be calling to invite him to dinner. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
  • Note from James A. Moser, Department of Zoology, Duke University to LP RE: Outlines the research that he has been doing with radiated proteins. Comments that he is trying to answer the question of what portion of tissue contributes to free radical resonance. Requests reprints of LP's articles on protein structure, specifically "Molecular models of amino acids, peptides and proteins." States that if he has any advice it would be well appreciated. [Letter from LP to Mr. Moser December 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]

August 27  (Munich, Germany)
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Schottenhamel, Munich [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Letter [in German] from Richard Wiinsche to LP, RE: Concerns the correction of the present physical conception of the world, the establishment of a new "Complex Physics," and the international conference in Moscow about the emergence of life on the earth. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1953-1959.), Box #444, Folder #444.5]
  • Letter from Norman Whitney to LP, RE: Whitney is enclosing a copy of his letter of August 2, 1957 because almost a month has passed without a response from LP. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from Dr. A.A. Gurwitsch, Institute of Physiology, Academy of Medical Science, Moscow, to LP RE: Sends him material about mitogenetic radiation. Expresses concern over a conversation that they had at a symposium, that the topic of the conversation was not explained very well so tries to explain it better now. [Letter from LP to Dr. Gurwitsch October 4, 1957, Letter from Dr. Gurwitsch to LP October 23, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Gurwitsch, A.A., Correspondence, 1957), #138.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Gabriel Chuchani, Secretary of Correspondence, Venezuelan Association for the Advancement of Science, to LP RE: Thanks him for responding to the earlier invitation and expresses pleasure in the idea that he could come in 1958. [Letter from Dr. Chuchani to LP March 27, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Chuchani April 17, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Chuchani September 10, 1957, Letter from Dr. Chuchani to LP October 23, 1957, Letter from LP to Dr. Chuchani March 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957), #74.25]
  • Letter from Howard Berg to LP RE: Suggests Dr. Harold R. Roberts, who he knew at Carlsberg Laboratory for the position at Cal Tech which LP had sought a recommendation for. [Letter from Mr. Berg to LP April 27, 1957, Letter from LP to Mr. Berg May 20, 1957, Letter from LP to Mr. Berg September 11, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1957), #38.3]
  • Letter from Professor Edwin Kemble, Physics Department Emeritus, Harvard University to LP RE: Notifies him of a letter that he wrote to President Dwight D. Eisenhower about the effects of bomb testing along with a suggestion to meet with LP to talk about the research. Encloses a copy of the letter to President Eisenhower. [Letter from LP to Professor Kemble December 1, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957), #201.1]

August 28  (Munich, Germany)
  • Award: Das Deutsche Curatorium der Grotius-Stiftung, Grotius-Medaille, [Silver medal] Certificate, August 28, 1957. [Includes correspondence, program] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1957h.7]
  • Check from AHP to Belgian Shoes, Inc for $68.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for $13.18. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Boroughs and Associates for $294.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Chamber Music Society for $9.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Coast Disposal Company for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Happy's Liquor Store for $79.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to L.E. Frye for $5.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $95.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Muller and Woolpert for $2.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to San Luis Butane Distributors for $10.82. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $31.97. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $4.73. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Standard Oil Company for $24.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP & AHP to Star News for $15.08. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Schottenhamel, Munich [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Itinerary: leave Copenhagen at 10:05 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from A. Nesmeyanov to LP, RE: Encloses a copy of a statement made by a group of Soviet scientists that requests to prohibit nuclear weapons testing. Explains that he thinks that statement and LP's appeal are very similar in meaning and purpose. Labeled number 4. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
  • Letter from A. Nesmeyanov, President of the Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Sends him a copy of an appeal by Soviet Scientists to prohibit nuclear tests which is similar to the one that LP developed. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Nesmeyanov, A.N., 1957-1959, 1961), #276.7]
  • Letter from Ann Moir to LP, RE: Moir informs LP that the Bulletin has already gone to press and it is unfortunate that LP will not be returning from Europe until early September. Moir hopes that LP will find the Bulletin's coverage of the Appeal satisfactory. [LP's letter August 23, 1957] [Moir's letter August 19, 1957] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.4]
  • Letter from Baring Brothers & CO., Limited to LP RE: Encloses $400 "in reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending the XIX Conference of the Union," [Letter from LP to Baring Brothers & CO September 13, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1957), #185.18]
  • Letter from Dr. R.G. Rason to LP, RE: Rason is sure that he returned all of LP's appeal materials to LP's office. Rason believes that he sorted the materials into three different groups and so there are now several folders for theses letters. [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 William V. Consolazio, National Science Foundation to LP RE: Consolazio asks LP if he would like grant G-1189 to be extended due to the fact that there is $22,000 remaining in the fund which is scheduled to terminate in October 1957. [Letter from LP to Consolazio September 10, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.4]
  • Transcript of LP's Grotin's-Day Address in Munich entitled, "Völkerrecht und Weltgewissen" [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.2]

August 29  (Munich, Germany)
  • Hotel bill: Hotel Schottenhamel, Munich [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.3]
  • Itinerary: arrive in Los Angeles at 12:50 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Dr. David Lipkin, Professor of Chemistry, Washington University to LP RE: Explains that they have developed a preparation for a molecule without chromatography but they have not been able to make it pure yet so are not sending him some until they have made a pure form of the molecule. [Letter from LP to Dr. Lipkin September 6, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1957), #231.3]
  • Memorandum from R.M. Badger to LP RE: Discusses the progress of the of the movie on vibrations and encloses the proposal submitted to the NSF on LP's behalf. Badger also attaches a proposal submitted to the NSF by himself. Discusses his work on the formamide problem explaining to LP that he has a solution that is not quite satisfactory but due to time constraints he needed to stop working on it. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.6]
  • Scandinavian Airlines System Excess Baggage Ticket, from Munich to Oslo. [Filed under LP Safe Drawer 3, Folder 3.022]

August 30  (Oslo, Norway)
  • Letter from William Gordon, Program Director, Jewish Community Center, to LP RE: Inquires after whether he will be able to visit the Community Center to give a speech in the Fall or Winter. [Letter from LP to Mr. Gordon September 9, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G, Correspondence, 1957), #141.1]
  • Newsletter Clipping: "Atomforschung-dem Völkerrecth verpflichten!" August 30, 1957. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1957n.36]
  • Transcript of LP's lecture to assorted university students in Olso, Norway, entitled, "The Atom and the World." [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.3]

August 31  (Oslo, Norway)
  • Letter from J.A. Campbell, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College to LP RE: Requests permission to include one of LP's films, made for the National Science Foundation, at a symposium for the Division of Chemical Education. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Campbell, J.A., 1951-1952, 1954-1955, 1957-1961, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1986), #57.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "800 millioner blir drept i en ny atom krig," Dagbladet (Oslo), August 31, 1957. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1957n.37]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "A-Bomb Kills — Pauling Political Leaders 'Know'", Independent, August 31, 1957. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.50]
  • Note from Per A. Markussen to LP RE: Claims that they have a common relation, stating that LP's grandmother's parents were also the parents of Markussen's mother's grandmother. Handwritten note in left margin, "Not true-she was born in southern Norway." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]