Activity Listings
- Check from LP to Geo. W. Holm, Tax Collector for $100.87. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
- Check from LP to Tex Collector, San Luis Obispo Co. for $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
- Check rom LP to Waltman Insurance Agency for $49.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, February 1956-December 1957), Box #4.024, Folder #24.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
- Letter from Arthur C. Cope to Members of the Section of Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences RE: Encloses the informal ballot for both Physical-Inorganic-Analytical and Organic chemists who have been nominated for membership in the National Academy of Sciences and asks the members to vote by November 5th. Encloses the candidates biographical material. Informs the members of the actions taken at the caucus meeting of the Chemistry Section on April 22nd. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.2]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Tommy H. Fuller RE: Informs him that the 102nd element is Nobelium, it was discovered by a group of scientists from the US, Sweden, and England at the Nobel Institute, has the symbol No and atomic weight 253. [Letter from Mr. Fuller to Sir or Sirs No Date] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1957), #129.1]
- Letter from Cass Canfield, to Leo Szilard, The Enrico Fermi Institute for Nuclear Studies, cc: Dr. William Doering, Dr, Harrison Brown, Dr. Fritz Lippman, Dr. H. J. Muller, and LP, RE: Tells Szilard that he admires his imagination, but he doubts the practicability or advisability of his plan for setting up the Institute in England. [Letter from Szilard to Canfield, October 2, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Szilard, Leo: Report Correspondence), Box #372, Folder #372.1]
- Letter from Charles E. Watkins, American Cancer Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his participation in the discussion panel on radiation during the annual meeting of the American Cancer Society. Writes that he was pleased by the high attendance and level of interest by the public. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.4]
- Letter from Hermann J. Muller to the Member of the Board of Directors, A.H.A. RE: Encloses a letter from two of the A.H.A.'s most active Los Angeles members and says that the points made in the letter should be discussed at the next Board meeting in Chicago on October 19-20. Discusses the important points made in the letter and ways which these changes can be implemented. Discusses five objectives they have as humanists which have the intentions of enhancing human life. Discusses socialist humanism in Eastern Europe, with which they agree. Tells them that he feels the joint meeting of Humanists and other groups, under the chairmanship of Mr. Rosenfeld in Los Angeles on October 30th, did more harm than good by giving support to other groups. Discusses his "Science for Humanity" lecture given in Los Angeles and his reasons for why the cooperation of the Humanists with other groups in the Los Angeles area under the headship of Mr. Rosenfeld is being carried out in an irrational way. Warns against superficiality in the judging of issues and too hasty cooperation with other groups. Names groups which they can cooperate with on old issues, such as the search for peace with freedom, civil liberties, better health coverage, higher standard of living, population control, and the social applications of science. Emphasizes that it is necessary for the Humanists to get mass support. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Individual Correspondence, Rosbaud-Rundle), #336.2]
- Letter from Howard R. Bierman, MD, Medical & Scientific Director, City of Hope Medical Center, to LP RE: Requests his criticism and suggestions for a grant-in-aid application to the American Heart Association. [Letter from LP to Dr. Bierman October 18, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (City of Hope Medical Center, 1955-9158), #70.9]
- Letter from Jane Lounsbury, American Cancer Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his participation in the discussion panel on radiation during the annual meeting of the American Cancer Society. Encloses an expense voucher form to be filled out, so they can reimburse LP. [Letter from LP to Lounsbury June 4, 1957] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. I.R. Maxwell, Chairman, Pergamon Press RE: Explains that there are three reasons why he will not accept his invitation to be on the editorial advisory board of the encyclopedia for physical chemistry, he does not have time, he was not impressed with the outline, and from the outline it is not clear where x-rays and crystal structure will fit into the encyclopedia even though they are an important part of experimental molecular structure. [Letter from Dr. Maxwell to LP September 24, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1957), #257.2]
- Letter from LP to E.J. Corey RE: Informs him that Cal Tech will be pleased for him visit on December 8 and that Professor Roberts will send him more information. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957), #74.25]
- Letter from LP to John S. Chong, M.I.T. RE: Suggests that the techniques to learn about hydrogen bonds between resin and glass would be difficult because the amount of them would be so small that there contributions to the spectrum would be overshadowed by other molecules. Advises him to talk with some of the M.I.T. staff about interfaces between resin and glass. [Letter from Dr. Chong to LP October 8, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1957), #74.25]
- Letter from LP to Leonard Engel Re: States he is looking forward to seeing the draft of the brochure and provides a list of the senior investigators working under the program. [Letter from Leonard Engel to LP October 8, 1957] [Letter from Leonard Engel to LP October 29, 1957] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.3]
- Letter from LP to Mr. V.A. Miller, RE: Mrs. Evans' payment of fee and costs in connection with the transfer of the Piedra Blanca property. LP asks if Miller can examine application and check made by LP to county tax collector. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
- Letter from Lance H. Taylor to LP, RE: Tells LP that he heard he is reopening the petition to stop nuclear bomb tests and that he can't remember if he signed it or not, but he would like his name added if he hasn't already signed. Handwritten note labels it number 36. [Filed under LP Safe Contents, Drawer 3 Folder 3.004]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP, RE: Thanks LP to accepting the invitation to Hamilton College. Discusses the amount of the honorarium to be paid to LP. Hopes that the lecture will relate to the matter of science today in a liberal education. Tells LP his opinions of several professors of science at Hamilton. Handwritten note by LP at top says, "Ans'd." [Letter from LP to Freeman, October 18, 1957] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1941-1959.), Box #439, Folder #439.15]
- Telegram from the University of New Brunswick to LP RE: Asks if he can rush glossy photographs of himself for Priestman Publicity. Handwritten note indicates two photos were sent on October 14, 1957. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1957s2.6]
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October
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