Letter from Linus Pauling to Max Perutz. Page 1. May 13, 1958
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Travel: Washington, DC

Activity Listings

  • Airline ticket: American Airlines, Washington to Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Hotel receipt: Morrison Hotel, Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Invoice Receipt from National Broadcast Company to LP for "Meet the Press," May 11, 1958 for $379.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Assorted Bills, Receipts, and Invoices), Box #4.060, Folder #60.4]
  • Letter from "Anonymis" to LP RE: States he saw LP on "Meet the Press" and praises the way that LP responded to the press' questions about nuclear weapons. States he has not succumbed to the professional propaganda, and yet will not sign this letter out of fear of the current states of affairs in their "free country." Discusses the work of LP and others in the field in a biblical context. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1958), #13.1]
  • Letter from A. Schwartz to LP RE: Writes that it was a pleasure to see LP on "Meet the Press" and appreciates his courage and determination. Hopes that he can continue to work to solve humanity's problems. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Alin Gord Farnsworth to LP RE: Feels saddened by the way "Meet the Press" went for LP. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Anne M. Herrod to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his performance on "Meet the Press" and comments that many people she has talked to feel the same way. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Barbara Kamb, Dodd, Mead & Company, to LP RE: Comments that it was good to see LP on "Meet the Press," even though they didn't let him talk about some of the more important issues. Encloses a letter she received from Camille Dodd. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from Betty Cole, "Meet the Press," to LP. RE: Informs him that she has submitted his expense account. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (National Broadcasting Company) #283.3]
  • Letter from Betty Royon, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his performance in "Meet the Press." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959) #341. 4]
  • Letter from Carl Rovainen, to LP. RE: Invites him to speak at the Freshman Lunch Club on May 12 at noon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959) #341. 4]
  • Letter from Carolina Price to LP RE: Thanks him for his honest and straightforward presentation of the facts during his interview on "Meet the Press." Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Charles Mackintosh to LP RE: Appreciates LP's appearance on "Meet the Press" and is thankful he is concerned enough to participate on the show. Writes that it is the best program he has seen in quite some time. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Dorothy Rubin, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his performance on "Meet the Press." Has written a letter of protest to Mr. Spivak. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1955-1959) #341.4]
  • Letter from Douglas Faulkner, University of Miami, to LP RE: Writes that he is in complete agreement with LP's views on nuclear testing and believes his performance on "Meet the Press" was a success. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Dr. Henry W. Kumm, Director of Research, The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc, to LP RE: Acknowledges receipt of application for renewal of Grant No. CVRE 121. [Letter from Ponedel to Kumm May 5, 1958, Letter from Kumm to LP May 20, 1958] [Filed under LP Science: (National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, 1948, 1957-1958), Box #14.025, Folder #25.1]
  • Letter from Edgar Snow, to LP. RE: Sends a copy of the article he wrote. Congratulates him on handling "Meet the Press." Asks for advice on air raid drills. Encloses a copy of the state director of defense's letter. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Snow, Edgar, 1958) #365.9]
  • Letter from Glenn D. Reavis, Clovis Elementary Schools, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his performance on "Meet the Press" and compliments his intelligence, knowledge, and "intestinal fortitude." Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from H. W. Schneider to LP RE: Writes that he liked LP's performance on "Meet the Press" very much and thanks him for his work. Congratulates him on obtaining so many names for his petition. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from H. W. Schneider to Laurence Spivak cc: LP RE: Asks why they bothered to have LP on the program if they were just going to accuse him of being a Communist. Writes that the show didn't convince him anyone was a Communist, just gave him a sense of disgust for the panelists. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from H. Zeiss, Monsanto Chemical Company, to LP. RE: Invites him to open a symposium on organometallic chemistry in April 1959. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1958) #257.3]
  • Letter from Harry Fuchs, to LP. RE: Informs him of research he has done in the past which sheds light on the actions of the US Atomic Energy Commission. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1958) #129.2]
  • Letter from Harry P. Coats to "Sir" cc: LP RE: Suggests that "Meet the Press" use a chemist to question a chemist, since he had hoped to learn a lot from the show, which did not happen. Calls the episode a "new low" for the program. Handwritten note indicates LP answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Helen Hosmer to "Meet the Press" cc: LP RE: Voices her disgust over their interview with LP and says that LP was clearly the victor in the end. Mentions that her entire family and several colleagues feel the same way. Handwritten note indicates LP answered on June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Hiram Gallagher to LP RE: Insults LP for his performance on "Meet the Press," saying that he is ignorant and his facts are false. Mentions Dr. Strauss' performance on the same show several weeks ago, who Gallagher agreed with. Suggests that LP needs the help of a theologian. Handwritten note at the bottom of the letter says, "Not answered." [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from James P. Hamilton, Undergraduate Medical Association, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: On behalf of the Undergraduate Medical Association, thanks LP for the stimulating lecture. Many of the faculty's and students' wives expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet AHP. [Letter from James P. Hamilton to LP April (general)] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1958s.16]
  • Letter from L. Williams to LP RE: Encloses a letter sent to the radio station WRCA of New York City, which says that the questions went beyond all the bounds of decency. Assures LP that he and many others admire his work. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Linden G. Leavitt, Monterey Peninsula College, to LP. RE: Is sorry to hear that he will not be able to appear in the evening lecture series. Asks that he lectures for them as some time while in Monterey County. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1958), #231.4]
  • Letter from Lois Gardner, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his presentation at "Meet the Press." Informs him of what she's been doing to help the cause. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1958) #141.2]
  • Letter from Marjory Ford to LP RE: Congratulates and thanks LP for his appearance on "Meet the Press." Says that it was a frightening and inspiring thing to watch and that many people are very proud of him. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mary Dreier to "Gentlemen" cc: LP RE: Expresses her disgust at the way members of "Meet the Press" treated LP. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mary Dreier, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his effectiveness at the "Meet the Press" meeting. Encloses a copy of a letter she sent to the President of WCBS. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Dreier, Mary E.) #96.13]
  • Letter from Mary Dreier, to President of the WCBS. RE: Expresses dissatisfaction with the manner in which LP was treated while on "Meet the Press." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Dreier, Mary E.) #96.13]
  • Letter from Mary E. Dreier to LP RE: Congratulates him on his effective performance on "Meet the Press" and encloses a copy of the letter she sent to the President of W.C.B.S. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 15, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mary V. Christian to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his "Meet the Press" appearance. Thanks him for all his hard work and hopes his courage and leadership will prove effective. Hand written note indicates it was answered June 15, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mary V. Christian to National Broadcasting Company cc: LP RE: Thanks NBC for bringing LP as a guest on "Meet the Press," but calls the panel's actions discourteous to the point of viciousness. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Michael Besso to Lawrence Spivak cc: LP RE: Compares "Meet the Press" to a western and a comedy. Complains about the way they treated LP and hopes they will return to their previous high standards. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Michael Garramone to "Meet the Press" Program cc: LP RE: Criticizes the show for its offensive and unprofessional nature when interviewing LP. Thinks that NBC owes an apology to LP and the audience. Handwritten note indicates it was answered by LP. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Michael Garramone to LP RE: Writes that he was incensed by LP's interview on "Meet the Press" and proud of the way LP conducted himself. Encloses a letter he sent to NBC. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mildred Ditzler, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his work with nuclear weapons. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1958) #98.23]
  • Letter from Modesto Bargalló to LP RE: Written in Spanish. Mentions that he sent LP a copy of his book "Course of General Chemistry" and thanks LP for sending him a copy of the United Nations petition. Mentions that he also sent a copy of his article "The Mining and Metallurgy of Latin America" and that he would be humbled if LP read over these two publications. Handwritten note indicates that LP intends a short reply. [Letter from LP to Prof. Modesto Bargalló, December 15, 1958] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958), #39.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. H. H. Armistead to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his performance on "Meet the Press" and encloses money to help pay for the expenses of sending out petitions. Also includes a letter she wrote to NBC. Handwritten note indicates it was answered and a book was sent. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Mrs. H.H. Armistead to National Broadcasting Co. cc: LP RE: Berates NBC for turning a question and answer panel on the dangers of radiation to an insulting inquisition. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Patricia Stahler to LP RE: Writes that LP spoke remarkably well on the "Meet the Press" broadcast and agrees with what he said. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 15, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Ritz Family, to LP. RE: Informs him that they are supportive of his stand on nuclear testing. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1958) #185.19]
  • Letter from Robert F. Brodie to LP RE: Thanks LP for his effort to protect the American people from the dangers of radioactivity and lets him know that his concern is shared by many others. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Robert W. Tuttle, President of the California Council for Retarded Children, to LP RE: Congratulates LP on his appearance on "Meet the Press" and thanks him for standing up for his beliefs. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 25, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Roberta Johnson, Jane Weber, & Henry Weber, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on his courageous talk on "Meet the Press." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1958) #192.24]
  • Letter from Rustum Roy to LP RE: Supports LP's cause and writes that many were appalled by the allegations of his questioners on "Meet the Press" and have also written to NBC about it. Handwritten note indicates it was answered June 15, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Sandy Sharp to LP RE: Asks if LP has any references of information available on the subject of stopping nuclear bomb tests because she would like to use the subject for a term paper in one of her college classes. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from Stephen H. Fritchman to LP RE: Writes the LP was magnificent on "Meet the Press" and gave millions tremendous moral support. Handwritten note indicates it was answered. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Letter from W. H. Eberhardt to LP RE: Commends LP on his television performance and wishes LP had more time on the show to set them straight. Handwritten note indicates it was answered on June 15, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Magazine Article: "The Atom," Time, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.142]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "A-test backers dishonest, scientist Pauling charges," Chicago Sun-Times, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.142]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Atomic Infantry Sought by Army," New York Times, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1958n.40]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling hits AEC pair's atom claims as false," Sacramento (California) Bee, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.138]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Interview Protested," New York Times, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Interview Protested," The New York Times, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 21R]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Scores Libby, Teller," Washington Post and Times Herald, May 12, 1958. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.139]
  • Note from unknown sender to LP RE: States that LP was very clear and enlightening on "Meet the Press," unlike the other people interviewed. Hopes LP will be on the program again. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1958), #13.1]
  • Postcard from Emanuel Feit, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his courageous appeal to the public. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1958) #129.2]
  • Postcard from Harold Kaye, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on the magnificent manner in which he handled the "Meet the Press" interview. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K:Correspondence, 1958) #201.2]
  • Publication: "Time." [Filed under LP Peace: (Non-Pauling Peace Materials: Publications and Newsletters, Ne-Us), Box #8.008, Folder #8.15]
  • Telegram from Leslie and Alice Balassa to LP RE: Praises his performance on "Meet the Press." Greatly appreciate his dedicated work for peace and for the prevention of nuclear war. Upset by the unfair questions directed toward him while on the show. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958), #39.1]
  • Telegraph from Beatrice Wulf to LP RE: Forwards a telegraph from the Letters Editor of the New York Times, Louis Polk Huger, who requests that LP trim down his letter to around 750 words. If he does so, they will be happy to publish it. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1958a.14]
  • Telegraph from Louise Polk Huger, New York Times, to LP RE: Responds that he is happy to publish LP's letter to the editor if he cuts it down to around 750 words. [Letter from LP to The Letters Editor May 8, 1958] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1958a.14]