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January
  • Article: "Fallout Fallacy Guide," Milwaukee Civil Defense. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1959), Box #7.003, Folder #3.3]
  • Letter from Truman M. Henderson, to LP. RE: Asks how many copies of the petition were sent out and not returned, or returned unsigned. Asks LP to defend the charge the signers are not scientists. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1958) #167.3]
  • Manuscript: No Title, [re: support notice for The Key newspaper] January 1959. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "RE Week Schedule," Publication Unknown, January 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.269]
  • Note from Fred Allen RE: Gives paper with envelope stapled to it with LP's writing on it, says it refers to a copy of No More War for a high-ranking student in his course, and says LP autographed it along with a nice note for the student. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1955-1959), #5.4]
  • Offprint: "Leukemia and Ionizing Radiation," The Journal of Pediatrics. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1959), Box #7.003, Folder #3.2]
  • Reprint: "Dependence of Mutation Frequency on Radiation Dose rate in Female Mice," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: The Biological Effects of Radiation, 1948, 1950, 1955-1959), Box #7.015, Folder #15.22]
  • Reprint: "The Effects of Strontium-90 on Mice," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, 1956-May 1959), Box #7.011, Folder #11.15]
  • The effects of strontium-90 on mice. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 45 (January 1959): 54-69. [Barclay Kamb and Linus Pauling] [Filed under LP Publications: 1959p.14]
  • Typescript: No Title, [re: support notice for The Key newspaper] January 1959. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a.1]

January 1  (Honolulu, HI)
  • Letter from B. Clifford Hendricks, School Science and Mathematics: A Journal for All Science and Mathematics Teachers, to LP RE: Says he has been asked to review No More War for The Christian Community, says their library doesn't have a copy and his publisher hasn't responded, asks LP if he has any extra copies he could use, and expects it has a needed message so he would be glad to publicize its availability. [Letter from LP to Hendricks, January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Letter from Salvador Armas Pérez to LP RE: Written in Spanish. Discusses his use of LP's books, General Chemistry and The Nature of the Chemical Bond in college chemistry classes. Expresses wishes to be more up-to-date with occurrences in the scientific community and to be in contact with other chemistry students across the world. [Letter from LP to Pérez January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1959) #313.7]
  • Note from W. K. Hayman, Imperial College, London, to LP RE: Commends LP for his humanitarian work and for his book, No More War! Mentions an essay written by his mother about the problem of nuclear weapons testing. [Letter from LP to Hayman January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]

January 2  (Honolulu, HI)
  • Letter from Alfred Y. K. Au, Certified Public Accountant, to LP RE: Says he saw the tail-end of his TV appearance on his appeal for "Research for Peace," asks him if he is sincere, talks about research he has conducted about what he calls economic wars, says they have found the cause of depressions and inflations, tells about his new science he calls "Accounomics," and says he is turning to true scientists who are interested in "Research for Peace." [Letter from LP to Au January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from D. M. Lowe, Pergamon Press Limited, to LP RE: Requests that LP read over a proof of his contribution to the Proceedings of the First International Symposium on the Origin of Life on the Earth, correct and return it to the editor. Note in upper right states, "Returned 12 Jan 59." [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Stephen P. Hatchett, Research Fellowships Review Branch, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, National Institute of Health, to LP RE: Says Dr. David W. Allen has given his name as a reference in his application for a Senior Research Fellowship for the Public Health Service, encloses two page evaluation form for him to complete on the candidate, and says they would appreciate his prompt attention since early receipt of the evaluation sheet would be of advantage to the applicant. (Attached: carbons of evaluation forms with recommendations for Dr. David W. Allen) [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Kenneth W. Rottger to LP RE: Comments on LP's statement made at a recent Unitarian Forum about the presence of a "war party" and a "peace party" in the USSR. Requests that LP provide an explanation of his statement. [Letter from LP to Rottger January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Note from Dr. W. Robert Jondorf to LP RE: Compares radioactive fallout to biological hazards of the past, talks about population growth and its relation to unrest, and says that testing and bombs would be stopped if the World Court were to become involved. [Letter from LP to Jondorf March 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1959), #192.25]

January 3
  • Article: "Vitamin Preparations as Dietary Supplements and as Therapeutic Agents" by Philip L. White [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.072, Folder 72.1]
  • Check from AHP to Abby Rents for $10.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from LP to Al Sharon for $29.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Letter from Helmut de Terra to LP, RE: De Terra understands LP's reluctance to move too quickly towards the world peace research organization. De Terra does have an idea for an initial approach that would have three distinct phases and he would be delighted to assist LP in this process. [Letters from LP to Terra December 16, 1959, January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from Marii Hasegawa, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, to LP RE: Inquires about whether Dr. Libby has decided to appear with LP at the Philadelphia Forum and whether LP will be available to speak before the WILPF annual meeting in April. [Letters from LP to Hasegawa November 6, 1958, January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Pamphlet: "New Variant of Human Foetal Haemoglobin" Reprinted from Nature. [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.009, Folder #9.2]
  • Round Trip Letter from Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation to LP RE: Discusses Laurent's and Roden's fellowships and asks LP for any comments or corrections. Informs LP that Sheldon Huntington has been shifted to the negative group. LP responds that he approves. [Round Trip Letter from Young to LP December 12, 1958] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation- Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1958: Box #15.007, Folder #7.13]

January 4
  • Letter from Gladys E. C. Houk, The Key, to LP RE: Thanks LP for committing to provide a statement of greeting for the newspaper. Informs of desired article length and the publishing deadline. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a.1]
  • Letter from Krystyna Dietrich to LP RE: Says she has read his letter in the New York Times, asks if there is any way to detect strontium-90 in food and water besides in a lab, asks if he could recommend a type of Geiger counter that could be used for checking food by an untrained person, asks if there is any indication that people with benign fibroids are more resistant to cancer than those without, and says she lives in fear of cancer. [Letter from LP to Dietrich January 8, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1959), #98.24]
  • Newspaper clipping: "Illuminating Study Is Made On Danger Of Nuclear Power," Durham Morning Herald, January 4, 1959. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b4.1]
  • Note from Geo Gloskler, Duke University, to LP RE: Praises LP for his work towards peace and his book No More War! [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Reprint: "Besietigung radioaktiver Absfallsubstanzen in den Eiskappen der Erde," Sonderdrunk Aus Atomkernenergie. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1959), Box #7.003, Folder #3.1]

January 5

January 6
  • Letter (handwritten) from Allan Hunter, Hollywood Congregational Church, to LP. RE: Looks forward to hearing him at the forum. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1958) #167.3]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to Gentlemen, Mack Printing Company, RE: Inquires about the publication date of the January 1959 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to the Executive Secretary, Trustees of Atoms for Peace Awards, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology RE: Says LP regrets that he can not be present at the Second Award to Professor George Charles de Hevesy on Thursday, January 29. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from John Read, Cal Tech, to LP RE: Describes his difficulty in obtaining a copy of LP's book, No More War! [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Alfred Y. K. Au RE: Says if he is interested in his proposal he should read his book No More War, says he is interested to learn about Au's work on economic stabilization, says the subject of economics is a difficult one, and offers to look at any unpublished manuscripts he has in order to get his opinion. [Letters from Au to LP January 2, 1959, January 15, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from LP to B. Clifford Hendricks, School Science and Mathematics RE: Sends under separate cover a copy of his book No More War, says he may keep it, thinks it will be fine to have a review in The Christian Community, and asks if he thinks School Science and Mathematics might publish a review as well. [Letters from Hendricks to LP January 1, 1959, January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Letter from LP to Barbara Kamb, Dodd, Mead & Co., RE: Mentions B. Clifford Hendricks who wishes to review No More War! for "The Christian Community." Requests that a copy be sent to The Progressive if it has not already been done. [Letter from Kamb to LP January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. J. E. Kempster, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge RE: Writes a letter of recommendation for Kempster, tells about his training and time at Cal Tech, and says his personal qualities are excellent. [Letter from Harris to Kempster December 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L. Morandi, Montecatini, RE: Thanks Morandi for a book on Italian painting which he sent to LP and AHP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from LP to Hans-Peter Woile RE: Describes his visit to Essen with AHP as one of the best memories of the past year. Says he is encouraged by the spirit demonstrated by Woile and his associates. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1959), #444.7]
  • Letter from LP to Helmut de Terra, RE: LP will let de Terra know of any furth developments or discussions about the world peace research organization. LP thanks de Terra for his offer to help in the matter of private sponsorship. The only problem that LP is worrying about is the matter of having donations be on a tax-free basis. LP is pleased to have received de Terra's book on Alexander von Humboldt. [de Terra's letter January 3, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Jill Hopkins, University of Oregon, University Religious Council, RE: Discusses travel plans for his upcoming visit to Eugene. Says he finds the proposed schedule to be satisfactory. [Letter from Hopkins to LP December 24, 1958, Letter from Hopkins to LP January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.1]
  • Letter from LP to K. Kaufmann-Grinstead RE: Thanks him for the two interesting articles on China, and hopes he will send him additional material of that sort. [Letter from Kaufmann-Grinstead to Humphrey January 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from LP to Kenneth W. Rottger RE: Discusses the topic of the USSR's resumption of nuclear weapons testing. [Letter from Rottger to LP January 2, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from LP to Lester B. Pearson RE: Inquires about a statement Pearson made about the U. S.'s yearly production of large amounts of fissionable material. Informs that he will send Pearson a copy of his book, No More War! and encloses a reprint of his article on carbon-14. [Letter from Pearson to LP January 22, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Pearson, Lester B.) #304.10]
  • Letter from LP to Morris H. Rubin, The Progressive, RE: Congratulates Rubin on the Fiftieth Anniversary issue of The Progressive. Expresses the hope that the publication will feature a review of No More War! in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Bruce Milne RE: Thanks Milne for sending him her book, Random Thoughts in Verse. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor George Charles de Hevesy RE: Says he learned that the Second Atoms for Peace Award is to be presented to him on January 29, sends his and AHP's congratulations, says his work in the field has been outstanding, and wishes he could be present at the ceremony. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Letter from LP to Richard W. Salzmann, Institute for Mediterranean Affairs. RE: Informs him that a transcript was not made of the referenced speech. Informs him that the majority of the information is in his book No More War!. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1958) #185.19]
  • Letter from LP to T. W. Evans, Emeryville Research Center, Shell Development Company RE: Thanks him for sending the set of revised maps for his Shell Atlas, and says he has found them useful. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
  • Letter from LP to W. K. Hayman, Imperial College, London, RE: Explains his stance on worldwide disarmament. Suggests that Hayman's mother's manuscript may be suitable for publication in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. [Note from Hayman to LP January 1, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from Lois G. Bowen, Professional Assistant, National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, to LP RE: Says that Dr. Richard T. Jones has applied for renewal of his appointment, and says the members of the Medical Fellowship Board would appreciate receiving LP's candid opinion of Dr. Jones' work as well as his ability, personality, and originality as an investigator. [Letter from LP to Bowen January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jones, Richard T.), #190.6]
  • Letter from Professor Sidney W. Fox, Oceanographic Institute, Florida State University, to LP RE: Asks LP to write a letter on his behalf to the new University of California at La Jolla, says he has been asked to indicate his interest in and provide credentials for a professorship, says his research could benefit from an area twice the space of his current site, and believes that LP is in a good position to evaluate the impact of his work elsewhere. [Letter from LP to Fox January 8, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Fox, Sidney), #120.11]
  • Memo (copy) from LP to Edward Hughes RE: Encloses a letter from Roland Kiessling, says he offers to give an informal lecture on his work on intermetallic compounds, suggests a different date, asks Hughes to discuss the matter with Sten Samson to decide whether or not to give him a seminar, and tells him to make sure to write back telling him whether or not it will be given. [Letter from Hughes to Kiessling January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Memo from LP to Arletta Townsend RE: Requests reimbursement of airfare to Honolulu and return which was used to discuss with Dr. Lawrence Snyder the joint project on chemistry in relation to mental disease. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.8]
  • Memo from LP to LP RE: Says that Martin Karplus spoke today on calculations for hydrogen atoms connected by one or two carbon atoms. Discusses details of the speech. [Letter from LP to Karplus December 31, 1958, Letter from LP to Karplus January 7, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: Unpb.8]
  • Memo from LP to himself RE: Relays happenings of Martin Karplus' speech. Handwritten note at bottom: "He mentioned BH4- CH4 NH4+ interaction constants agree with calcn for approx 0%, 12%, 25% ionic character" [Filed under LP Science: Box #10.003, Folder #3.12]
  • Note from George Rieveschl, Jr., Parke, Davis and Company, to LP RE: Informs that the staff at Park, Davis and Co. are hesitant to accept LP's proposal of producing a commercial strontium-90-free calcium supplement. Suggests that LP contact Mean Johnson. [Letter from LP to Rieveschl December 4, 1958, Letter from LP to Rieveschal January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Note from Mrs. Hugh E. Henshaw, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, to LP RE: Inquires if LP would be available for a speaking arrangement in Ann Arbor in the spring, under sponsorship of the WILPF. Congratulates LP on his book, No More War! [Letter from LP to Henshaw January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]

January 7
  • Letter from B. Slater, Pergamon Press Limited, to LP RE: Sends proofs of LP's contribution to the Symposium on Hydrogen Bonding and requests that he correct and return one set. Discusses details of the volume's publication. Encloses a reprint order form to be returned with the proof. [Letter from Hill to LP February 25, 1959] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.9]
  • Letter from Gladys Gates, American Association for the United Nations Inc., to LP RE: Requests a picture and biographical information of LP for use in publicity. Requests that LP bring copies of his book, No More War!, when he comes to speak. [Letter from LP to Gates December 10, 1958, Letter from LP to Gates January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.4]
  • Letter from J. E. Varner, Professor, Ohio State University, to LP RE: States he heard he may have mimeographed copies of the CIT seminar reports on metabolic diseases and would be pleased to have a copy. [Letter from LP to JE Varner January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.088, Folder #88.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George P. Berry, Harvard Medical School RE: Briefly describes the types of testing being carried out to study mental disease. Asks Berry what about the regulations are if effect on medical students who volunteer as experimental subjects in physiological studies. [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 #89.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, Presbyterian Hospital RE: Briefly describes the types of testing being carried out to study mental disease. Asks Loeb what about the regulations are if effect on medical students who volunteer as experimental subjects in physiological studies. [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 #89.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Stafford Warren, University of California, Los Angeles RE: Briefly describes the types of testing being carried out to study mental disease. Asks Warren what about the regulations are if effect on medical students who volunteer as experimental subjects in physiological studies. [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 #89.14]
  • Letter from LP to Linus Pauling, Jr. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #5.038, Folder #38.2]
    7 January 1959

    Dr. Linus Pauling, Jr.

    3909 Round Top Drive

    Honolulu, TH

    Dear Linus:

    I have run across the three enclosed documents that belong to you, and have decided to send them to you.

    Mama and I had a wonderful time visiting you and Anita. We think that it is fine that you should have invited the whole family to come for the holidays. Anita is a wonderful girl.

    We got along very well with the babies on the flight to Los Angeles, and they have continued to thrive.

    Love from

    Linus Pauling:JH

    Enclosures 3

  • Letter from LP to Martin Karplus, University of Illinois, RE: Requests the references of specific calculations mentioned in his talk. Inquires about important references on nuclear magnetic resonance. [Memo from LP to LPJanuary 6, 1959, Letter from Karplus to LP January 19, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: Unpb.8]
  • Letter from LP to Ole Peder Arvesen, General Secretary, The Royal Norwegian Scientific Society RE: Expresses his appreciation of the honor of having been elected a member of the Society, and hopes to visit them on a trip to Norway. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Professor Charles A. Roberts, Jr., Department of Physics, Long Beach State College, to LP RE: Reminds LP that he and Mehra visited him regarding giving a talk to their faculty and student body, says he indicated that February would be convenient, gives dates and times, and gives their suggested topics. [Letter from LP to Roberts March 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1959), #231.5]
  • Note from Lewis F. Haughton to LP RE: Says he has just read No More War, thanks him for his courageous stand, and asks if a deadly chemical he has heard of called "Tabun" is actually real. [Letter from LP to Haughton January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Note from Susan Hadary to LP RE: Says she is interested in doing a science fair project on the possible effect of potassium fertilizers in the amount of strontium-90 plants absorb, asks what other radioactive materials act like strontium-90, and says any more information or suggestions he might add would be appreciated. [Letter from LP to Hadary January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Program: Lecture-Forum Series, Association of Patrons and Friends of the University of Oregon Library, January 7 - March 11, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.272]

January 8
  • Letter from Arthur H. Livermore, Reed College, to LP RE: Sorry to hear that he will be unable to attend the conference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L:Correspondence, 1958) #231.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Leonard G. Ginger, Director of Research, Baxtor Laboratories, to LP RE: Explains that Dr. Martin Bier recently designed and developed an electrophoretic cell which was fabricated by Perkin-Elmer, says he told them LP has used the equipment in the separation of various hemoglobins, says they are interested in Dr. Bier's electrophoretic apparatus and asks for comments on what LP thought of it. (Note at top in pencil: "in appointing rather than finding") [Letter from LP to Ginger January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Letter from Dr. William Allen Longshore, Chairman, Scientific Program Committee, State of California Department of Public Health, to LP RE: Announces that the Western Branch of the American Public Health Association will hold their meeting in San Francisco from June 1-5 of 1959, says the theme is "Man in His Future Environment," extends an invitation for LP to speak on a related topic, tells about their plans for a symposium, and encloses the tentative program. (Attached: Program for "Man in His Future Environment") [Letter from LP to Longshore February 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Felix Marti-Ibanez, MD Publications, Incl, to LP RE: Thanks LP or sending him a copy of No More War! [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from John A. Behnke, Vice President, The Ronald Press Company Book Publishers, to LP RE: Says he received enthusiastic approval for discussing with LP the proposed volume on Protein Structure from the Physical Chemistry Point of View, hopes LP will be available for a conference on January 26 or 27, and encloses a brief prospectus of the series and proposed titles. [Letter from Harris to Behnke January 13, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Letter from LP to Jack Mazelis, RE: LP thanks Mazelis for inviting him to come and speak at City College in New York. At present LP does not have any plans to be in New York until summer. [Mazelis' letter December 26, 1958] [Filed under LP Peace: (SANE, 1958-1966, 1982), Box #4.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Krystyna Dietrich RE: Answers her questions that there is no way of detecting strontium-90 in food and water by a simple way at home, says there is no Geiger counter for untrained people to check food, says he doesn't know if people with benign fibroids are more resistant to cancer, says it is good for everyone to keep the possibility of developing cancer in mind but she should not be too afraid if she has her physician make a check on her every year, and says that the increased incidence of cancer by strontium-90 is less than one percent so she should not be unduly apprehensive. [Letter from Dietrich to LP January 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1959), #98.24]
  • Letter from LP to Paul Doty, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, RE: Expresses his shock upon learning of William Moffitt's death. Suggests that Doty mention Moffitt's cause of death in his obituary. [Note from Doty to LP December 22, 1958] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Sidney W. Fox, Oceanographic Institute, Florida State University RE: Says he would be happy to write a letter on his behalf if the University of California in La Jolla asks for one, says he feels the new university offers great possibilities and thinks it might be worthwhile for Fox to consider accepting an appointment there. [Letter from Fox to LP January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Fox, Sidney), #120.11]
  • Letter from Professor Peter Kovacic, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Encloses his manuscript on "A Unified Theory of Carcinogenesis," asks LP to evaluate it, and realizes he may be too busy. [Letter from LP to Kovacic January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Memo from LP to Earnest Watson RE: Discusses his high opinion of Alfred Stern. Suggests that Stern be promoted to a full professorship at Caltech. [Memo from Watson to LP January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Stern, Alfred) #368.1]
  • Memo from Rose Blyth to LP RE: Confirms details of LP's Friday evening lecture in April, "Abnormal Molecules of Hemoglobin." [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.13]
  • Memorandum from LP to LP RE: LP says he spoke with Homer Wellman on the phone who told LP that he cured his mental illness, of which he has had five attacks, by taking 250 mg of Vitamin C a day instead of the 100 mg of Vitamin C a day he had been taking the previous 20 years. Wellman said he can now carry out calculations on a IBM machine and he is able to receive the messages that God sends him as to what to calculate. Wellman wanted to come visit but LP encouraged him to write instead. [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 #89.9]
  • Note from Curtis Williams to LP RE: Asks LP if he is conducting secret research on "tranquilizers" now being used in the medical profession. Discusses briefly the ethics of research on compounds in post treatment situations—believes that before they are used at least a reference to literature about the compound should be made. Tells LP he will present a seminar on K+ metabolism-fatigue relationships. [Letter from LP to WilliamsJanuary 12, 1959] [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 #89.9]

January 9

January 10
  • Letter from Dr. K. Kauffmann-Grinstead to Senator Hubert Humphrey RE: Submits comments as a former resident of Berlin on Humphrey's highly interesting report in Life, discusses whether the U. S. has a right to maintain military forces in West Berlin, discusses Russia's side, tells the plan of the former ambassador to Russia, and says that Congress and not military planners should determine foreign policy. (Attached: report of Kauffmann-Grinstead's trip to South America in 1958) [Letter from LP to Humphrey January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from Harry Svensson to LP. RE: Informs him that he will be late arriving at CIT. Is visiting friends on the east coast before he heads west. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1958) #380.2]
  • Note from Marcella McGee to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a copy of his book, No More War! Says she has not yet read the book. Sends greetings for AHP. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]

January 12

January 13
  • Check from LP to ACS Southern California Section for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to American Association of Scientific Workers for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $261.58. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to California Institute of Technology for $20.79. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to Fantasy and Science Fiction for $9.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to Mrs. Joan Harris for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Letter from Andy Neher, Pomona College, to LP RE: Invites LP to speak before the Pomona College Psychology Club in the coming semester. [Letter from LP to Neher January 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence) #313.7]
  • Letter from Domenico Marotta, Director-General, Istituto Superiore di Sanitá, to LP RE: Congratulates Marotta for having been presented the Insignia of Commander of the British Empire by the British ambassador in Rome. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from Dr. George Ehrmann to LP RE: Reminds LP that he sent him a copy of the pamphlet which he mailed to over 500 leading Americans in 1956, says he was impressed by the extent of LP's knowledge that he incorporated into his treatise, says he has expanded his pamphlet to be published, says he is enclosing a copy of his rough draft, and hopes he will forward it on to some place of scientific publications. [Letter from LP to Ehrmann January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
  • Letter from Dr. Irving Michelson, Assistant Technical Director, Consumers Union, to LP RE: Says they have made considerable revisions in their report on strontium-90 in milk, says they have mostly clarified and shortened it, and asks for his comments on this one that is hopefully easier to read and review. [Letters from LP to Michelson January 14, 1959, January 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Consumer Reports, [Consumers Union]), #72.3]
  • Letter from G.E.W. Wolstenholme, Ciba Foundation, to LP RE: Explains changes made to the original program for the 10th Anniversary Symposium and sends LP a revised copy. Requests an abstract and typescript of LP's paper to be presented at the symposium. [Letter from LP to Wolstenholme November 24, 1958, Letter from LP to Wolstenholme January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s2.2]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to John A. Behnke, Vice President, The Ronald Press Company RE: Says LP expects to be in the laboratory on both the 26th and 27th of January. [Letter from Behnke to LP January 8, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. Robert Kaufman RE: Tells when he will be in the Philadelphia-Washington region, gives an evening he thinks is free, and suggests speaking at a meeting sponsored by the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and the Society of Friends. Adds then in his postscript that he has agreed to talk in Philadelphia that evening, and so can't come to Baltimore after all. [Note from Kaufman to LP January 5, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from LP to Kai O. Pedersen, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Expresses pleasure that Pedersen will visit Caltech but regrets that he will be in Oregon during the visit. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence) #313.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E. Gross, Physical Technical Institute, Leningrad RE: Thanks him for his New Year's card, says last night they looked at the slides from their trip to the U.S.S.R. and were pleased to see him, and says they are hoping to make another trip to Leningrad in July. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1959), #141.3]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, M.D., to LP RE: Says that they do use students as volunteers in certain studies. Explains their procedure for doing so. [Filed under LP Safe Contents: Drawer , Folder 2.006]
  • Letter from Tom Stonier to LP, RE: Stonier is asking LP for reprints of LP's paper (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon-14" which appeared in Science. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950-, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.21]
  • Letter from Tom Stonier to LP, RE: Stonier would greatly appreciate having a few reprints of LP's paper (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon-14" Stonier is also enclosing an article that he found which deals with p-32 and c-14, which if true would make LP's estimate of C-14 fallout damage probably far too low. [Filed under LP Peace: (Material, re: Nuclear Fallout; Radiation Hazards, 1950, 1953-1956), Box #7.001, Folder #1.21]
  • Note from Mary Lou Flynn to LP RE: Says she is compiling information for a project on whether or not there is a relationship between the magnetic properties of an atom and the color of the atom, says she wants to enter into the Science Fair as she is a junior in high school, says she has been using his books for information, and asks if he has any ideas or information. [Letter from LP to Flynn January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1959), #129.3]

January 14
  • Check from AHP to Lake Florist for $12.48. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Letter (copy) from Edward Hughes to Dr. Roland Kiessling, Aktiebolaget Atomenergi RE: Invites him to give seminar as he outlined in his letter to LP, hopes he can change the week he wants to give it, tells their normal meeting time for seminars, offers other days, tells him their honorarium, and hopes he can accept soon and send a title and date for his lecture. [Memo from LP to Hughes January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from Clifford E. Nelson, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, to LP RE: Requests five copies of his article entitled, (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon-14" as published in Science for their training activities of the Division of Radiological Health. Handwritten note indicates they were sent January 20, 1959. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles:1958a2.7]
  • Letter from J. E. Barrett to LP, RE: Encloses his 1958-59 tax receipts and a county warrant for $11.21 for overpayment. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.035]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ferreira RE: Sends him back the copy of his manuscript, and says he will include reference to it in his new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Ferreira, Ricardo), #119.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. E. W. Wolstenholme, The Ciba Foundation RE: Says news has reached him that the Ciba Foundation is sponsoring a conference on biochemical genetics in Naples next May, tells about the work his group has done in the field of biogenetics, believes that they should send one of their men, discusses Dr. Stanley Wright and Dr. Richard Lippman who collaborated with him on the hemoglobinemias. [Letter from Wolstenholme January 29, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George Ehrmann RE: Says he has read the manuscript he left with him yesterday, says it contains very many untrue and seriously misleading statements, says there are few statements he can agree with, and says as he feels the publication of this manuscript would do harm to the world, he urges him not to publish it. [Letters from Ehrmann to LP January 13, 1959, January 19, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Homer B. Wellman RE: Briefly discusses the oxidation-reduction state of the body in relation to schizophrenia and the tests accompanying this, LP concludes that the vitamin C concentration in the body may be a significant factor with respect to mental behavior. Will send Wellman information he can find about the work on vitamin C. [Notes from Wellman to LP January 9, 1959, January 21, 1959] [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 #89.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irving Michelson, Assistant Technical Director, Consumers Union RE: Says he was pleased to have a copy of the draft of his report on strontium-90 in milk, says it seems to be very good in general, tells about the changes he should make, and congratulates Consumers Union on doing this fine job. [Letters from Michelson to LP January 9, 1959, January 13, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Consumer Reports [Consumers Union]), #72.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William A. Nierenberg, The American Physical Society, University of California RE: Says he is pleased to be invited to give a paper at their symposium at the University of Hawaii, explains that he is going to Europe this summer and might not be back in time, asks how soon they must know, and says he should be able to make a decision after making his plans later in the spring. [Letters from Nierenberg to LP January 12, 1959, January 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Physical Society), #11.10]
  • Letter from LP to Drs. Kulp, Boecker, and Schulert, Department of Geology, Columbia University, Lamont Geological Observatory RE: Acknowledges receipt of their letter and thanks them for their measurements and manuscript, asks for Tables 3 and 4 of the manuscript, says they may want to change the wording of their reference to the work of Dr. Finkel after they have read LP's paper with Dr. Kamb about the statistical analysis of her reported results, tells where to find it, asks for a reference to Kulp's published work on cesium-137, and points out that their criticism of his carbon-14 values is unjustified if they based it off of their unpublished measurements. [Letter from Kulp to LP December 29, 1958] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Letter from LP to Edwin B. Wilson RE: Thanks Wilson for his comments on his book, The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Explains that his biochemical work is financially well supported. Discusses the progress of his work on mental deficiency. [Letter from LP to Wilson February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Williams, Roger J., 1959), #436.11]
  • Letter from LP to G. P. Speeckaert, Union of International Associations, RE: Asks about the possibilities of obtaining an international charter or international sponsorship for a new organization called the World Academy of Sciences. Also asks if he has any advice on steps to be taken to permit funds, grants and subsidies to be made available to the World Academy of Sciences on a tax-exempt basis. [Letter from Speeckaert to LP February 2, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: (Wold Academy of Sciences, 1958-1963), Box #14.043, Folder #43.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Hugh Henshaw, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, RE: Tentatively suggests that he could speak in Ann Arbor on April 17. Discusses possible conflicts in his travel plans. Proposes a satisfactory payment for his speech. [Note from Henshaw to LP January 6, 1959, Note from Henshaw to LP January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Ichiro Hasegawa, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, RE: Informs that Dr. Libby will not appear with him at the Greater Trenton Science Forum. Says he is available to speak at the WILPF New Jersey Branch's annual meeting on April 25. Inquires about a possible conflict with his April 26 lecture. [Letter from Hasegawa to LP January 3, 1959, Letter from Hasegawa to LP January 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Letter from LP to P.P. Ewald, RE: LP is pleased that Ewald has been so interested in his book. LP is working on the problem of setting up an institution for peace. At this point LP does not think that the United Nations would accept it as a branch organization. Rather LP thinks that he will try to set up the institute on a private basis as a non-governmental agency. [Ewald's letter September 15, 1958] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Phyllis N. Smith, Jefferson Medical College, RE: Says he would expect the molecular rearrangement presented by Smith to occur. Explains that he knows little about sugars and suggests that she consult someone with a better background in the field. [Letter from Smith to LP January 9, 1959, Letter from Smith to LP February 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Edward H. Cox, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University RE: Says he was pleased to learn he was in Bangkok from his letter, asks to give his regards to Dr. Thongsook, says he was also pleased to learn he will be Science Attache in Paris, hopes to see him when they come to Europe that summer, tells about what he is working on now including trying to set up a World Peace Organization, and sends a copy of No More War to him under separate cover. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]
  • Letter from LP to Salvador Armas Pérez RE: Thanks Pérez for his letter. Sends reprints of his recent work under separate cover. [Letter from Salvador Pérez to LP January 1, 1959, Letter from Pérez to LP May 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence) #313.7]
  • Letters from LP to William L. Laurence, New York Times; Editor, Associated Press; Editor, United Press; Gentlemen, Science Service, RE: Sends proof sheets of his joint paper with Kamb on the effects of strontium-90 on mice. Explains how their research disproves conclusions made by Miriam Finkel. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
  • Note from Lloyd Chandler to LP RE: Says he will be in LA sometime in the next few weeks, hopes they can have a few minutes to talk together, says he is also disappointed regarding the small sale of LP's book, says people probably don't want to hear the truth, and says they discussed his plan to send copies to the House of Representatives but believes they wouldn't read it unless it was within one page. [Letters from LP to Chandler October 28, 1959, January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]

January 15
  • Check from AHP to Allen Cleaners and Dryers for $16.90. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1947-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to American Humanist Association for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Dr. Leland Hunnicutt for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Frank L. Adams D.D.S. for $12.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Frank Wilkenson for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Johnny Appleseed's for $1.60. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Kloke's for $12.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $30.26. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone for $35.89. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Letter from Alfred Y. K. Au, Certified Public Accountant, to LP RE: Sends him a copy of his self-published book "Myth of Mankind," says economics is not really a difficult subject, talks about how he wants to talk to scientists about it as economists are turning a deaf ear, says his solution to economic problems is one that he just stumbled on, and says that he wants to present a paper to a group of eminent scientists to show them how simple his solutions are. [Letters from LP to Au January 6, 1959, February 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Fred Okrand to Roger Baldwin RE: Inquires if there is any provision for having non-governmental organizations chartered by the United Nations. [Letter from Baldwin to Okrand January 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1959), #300.21]
  • Letter from George Glocker to LP, RE: Glocker gives LP some suggestions for the World Peace Research Organization. Glocker thinks that the organization could be set up at California Institute of Technology. [LP's reply March 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from R.D. Patrick, Attorney, to LP, RE: Informs LP that Mr. Johnson received his letter with an idea to market a calcium preparation free of Strontium-90 . Tells him that the letter has not yet been shown to anyone in the company. Also tells him that some ideas that seem novel to one person aren't necessarily new and it is possible that someone has already suggested it. Asks him to submit his idea in writing and agree to a statement regarding terms of compensation for the idea, that it will have to be established as a new idea in order for compensation to be given. [Letter from LP to Mr. Mead January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Safe Contents Drawer 2, Folder 2.016]
  • Newsletter Article: "Fallout hazards hassle continues," Federation of American Scientists Newsletter, January 15, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.266]
  • Note from LP to self RE: Says that W.H. Freeman came to see him and that LP asked Freeman about his idea to ask about publishing General Chemistry in the USSR. Says that Freeman suggested that LP make the deal and give 50% of the proceeds to WHF. [Filed under LP Safe Contents Drawer 2, Folder 2.009]

January 16
  • Check from AHP to Aero Service Corporation for $4.22. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $7.82. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Bullock's Pasadena for $27.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to G.W. Robinson for $32.71. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Minnie Verdugo for $55.10. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mr. Clearwater for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from AHP to Richfield Oil Corporation for $7.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Roess Market for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $30.96. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Gas Company for $10.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Southwest Museum for $7.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from LP to California Department of Motor Vehicles for $127.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to California Institute of Technology Bookstore for $25.03. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to The Chemical Society for $10.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Letter from D. P. Mellor, New South Wales University of Technology, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending him a copy of his book, No More War! Sends LP a copy of the Australian Journal of Chemistry as an illustration of the status of chemical work in Australia. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from Dr. William A. Nierenberg, The American Physical Society, to LP RE: Says they don't need his decision too soon and can wait until his plans are final, says he is astonished that he has never been invited by them to give a paper before, says they will be meeting at Cal Tech this December, and says they would be honored if he could give an invited paper then, though it is too early to worry about that now. [Letters from LP to Nierenberg January 14, 1959, May 2, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Physical Society), #11.10]
  • Letter from Everett L. Millard, Executive Director, Donference Upon Research and Education in world government, to LP RE: Encloses a description of a book their Conference is publishing, thinks their report Freedom in a Federal World is a great step toward solution in the area which is the most important, and asks for him to inspect a pre-publication copy of the book and comment on it. (Attached: Overview of "Freedom in a Federal World") [Letter from LP to Millard January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]
  • Letter from Helmut de Terra to LP, RE: De Terra recalled that LP was seeking a way to gain contributions for his world peace research institute on a tax exempt basis and is suggesting that LP try to establish a Centennial Fund with the university. De Terra established such a fund with his university's administration and it allowed donors to declare their gifts as tax exempt on their federal tax returns. De Terra thinks that this is something that LP should look into. [LP's reply February 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Joan Harris] to Herbert T. Rosenfeld RE: Explains that he is unsure of what to write in connection with Rosenfeld's candidacy as a member of the Board of the American Humanist Association. [Letter from Rosenfeld to LP January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Rosenfeld, Herbert T.), #336.2]
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Joan Harris] to Joaquin Roncal, Universidad Nacional de Mexico, RE: Regrets that he was away from Pasadena during Roncal's visit. Sends reprints of his work on proteins and other biochemical subjects to assist Roncal in writing his physiology book. [Note from Roncal to LP December 27, 1958, Letter from Roncal to LP February 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from LP [signed in his absence by Joan Harris] to Alfred Williams, RE: LP apologizes in the delay in answering Williams' letter of November 23, 1958 as he has been in Pasadena. LP has sent copies of his book to all of the Senators but not to the Representatives. Glenn Seaborg has not signed LP's petition even though LP invited him to sign it. LP is surprised that such a small country like Romania has produced 2,749 signers. Approximately half of the USSR signers are members of the Academy of Sciences. The two signatures from Sweden were both from Nobel Laureates. LP agrees with Williams that nationalism is now a danger. [Letter from Williams November 23, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal by Scientists to the Governments and People of the World), Box #5.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from LP to A. V. Topchiev, Academy of Sciences, USSR, RE: Suggests that an agreement be made directly with LP instead of with Cornell University Press regarding the publication of a Russian translation of the third edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Inquires whether Academia Nauk would publish a Russian translation of General Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Topchiev January 9, 1959, Letter from Topchiev to LP June 15, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Topchiev, Alexandr D.), #408.1]
  • Letter from LP to Alfred Williams RE: Provides answers to seven questions posed by Williams in his November 23 letter regarding LP's 1957 petition and matters of nuclear weapons threats. [Letter from Williams to LP November 23, 1958, Letter from Williams to LP No Date] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1959), #444.7]
  • Letter from LP to Andy Neher, Pomona College, RE: Declines the invitation to speak before the Pomona College Psychology Club in the coming semester. [Letter from Neher to LP January 13, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence) #313.7]
  • Letter from LP to Barbara Kamb, Dodd, Mead & Co., RE: Requests Kamb's decision about the publication of a translation of a chapter of LP's No More War! in TT, a newspaper in Yugoslavia. Requests 12 copies of the book. [Letter from Bond to LP January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Barbara Kamb, Dodd, Mead & Co., RE: Thanks Kamb for sending him extra copies of No More War! and sending copies to two publications. Gives the address of Galaxy. [Letter from Kamb to LP December 17, 1958] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Felix Marti-Ibanez, RE: LP is enclosing a letter that he received from Henry Makower. LP does not know Dr. Makower and is sure that Marti-Ibanez will make the right decision about whether or not to include him on the list of people receiving the journal MD. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.007, Folder #7.17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Irving Michelson, Assistant Technical Director, Consumers Union RE: Says he is pleased to see the revised version of his article, and gives a few more suggested changes. [Letter from Michelson to LPJanuary 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Consumer Reports, [Consumers Union]), #72.3]
  • Letter from LP to Frances M. Lee RE: Writes belatedly to thank her for her letter about his book and for sending him the reprint on Pattern for Future Society. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1959), #231.5]
  • Letter from LP to Georges Garcia, Recherche Medicale RE: Thanks him for his New Year's card, says he's glad to lean about the peace group he is building up, and looks forward to hearing more about it. [Note from Garcia to LP May 5, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1959), #141.3]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Makower, RE: LP has written to the Editor of MD about Makower's request. Under a separate cover, LP is sending Makower a reprint of LP's recent paper on Carbon-14. [Makower's reply February 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
  • Letter from LP to Professor B. Clifford Hendricks, Lower Columbia Junior College RE: Says he is looking forward to seeing his review of his book in The Christian Community, hopes the review he is also writing for School Science and Mathematics is published, thanks him for writing to The Christian Century, and says he was pleased to see Dr. Rundle mentioned. [Letter from Hendricks to LP January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J. I. Fernández Alonso, Department of Mathematics, c/o Professor C. A. Coulson, Oxford RE: Says he has been working on his manuscript on phosphorous pentachloride, hopes to have it ready for publication soon, and says he will send a draft of the article as soon as it is ready. [Letters from Fernández to LP January 12, 1959, May 25, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1959), #129.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Per-Olov Löwdin, Physics Department, MIT RE: Apologizes for not taking action on their letter sooner as it was buried in a pile of documents, says he is sending a copy of No More War! to Mr. and Mrs. Olander and Mrs. Bohm, and hopes he is enjoying himself on their visit to MIT. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lowdin, Per-Olov), #218.4]
  • Letter from LP to Stanly M. Udal, Engineering Society of Detroit, RE: Thanks Udal for the clippings and information in his November 17 letter. [Note from Udal to LP November 17, 1958] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (U: Correspondence, 1959), #421.17]
  • Letter from Professor H. B. Ivekovic, Faculty if Pharmacy, University of Zagreb, Institute of Inorganic, Analytical and Physical Chemistry, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter, says he agrees that the fact that the proposed empirical formulas for electronegativity values don't give satisfactory results for bromine and chlorine is a disadvantage, and says he shall try to improve it. [Letter from LP to Ivekovic January 5, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1959), #185.20]
  • Letter from Roger J. Williams, University of Texas, to LP RE: Sends LP a copy of a paper he plans to submit to the Journal of Human Genetics and requests that LP comment on the work. Mentions a recent unfortunate correspondence between Williams' brother and LP. [Letter from LP to Williams March 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Williams, Roger J., 1959), #436.11]
  • Letter from Sallie Ralston to Gentlemen, Caltech, RE: Requests information about LP for a research paper concerning Great Men In Science. [Letter from Harris to Ralston February 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from Unknown to Alfred C. Williams RE: First page only, subsequent pages missing. Discusses signers of his petition from different European countries. Mentions a discouraging discrepancy in responses to Leo Szilard's activities in 1939 and in 1945. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Szilard, Leo: Correspondence) #372.1]
  • Note from K. Swaminatha, Indian Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Expresses interest in being admitted to Caltech to pursue post-doctoral research in organic chemistry. Discusses his current work and past education and research experience. [Letter from LP to Swaminatha January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]

January 17
  • Check from AHP to Brown and Welin for $28.27. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Save the Redwoods League for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Check from AHP to Standard Oil Company of California for $25.94. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Th. Michaltscheff, Die Friedensrundschau, to LP RE: Requests a copy of LP's book, No More War! [Letter from Joan Harris to Th. Michaltscheff March 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from Earl Sherry, Little Wheel Farm, to LP RE: Requests that LP comment on the merit of his manuscript on a solar calender. [Letter from LP to Sherry February 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from Robert E. Decker to LP RE: Explains to LP that he has been trying to find a physical chemical cause to his mental disease. Asks LP if he knows of any doctors who are using this approach and if so if he could tell Decker where he could go for help. [Letter from LP to Decker January 27, 1959] [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 #89.9]
  • Letter from Tore Lund, National Union of Norwegian Students, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter and book. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L:Correspondence, 1958) #231.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Housewife Backs Up Her Fallout Research," White Plains Reporter Dispatch, January 17, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.460]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Woman Researcher Unawed By a 'Mr. Big' of Science," White Plains Reporter Dispatch, January 17, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.460]
  • Note from Helene C. Wilson to LP RE: Thanks LP on behalf of her injured husband for the copy of No More War! that LP sent to them. Says they both enjoyed the book. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]

January 18  (Eugene, OR)
  • Invitation to the Re-opening of the American Russian Institute on January 18, 1959, RE: The installation of the new Chairman of the Institute, Professor Harry C. Steinmetz. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of Oregon, Department of Religion, Eugene [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Itinerary: "Classroom Schedule — Dr. Pauling," January 18-22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.270]
  • Itinerary: "University of Oregon, Leader's Daily Schedule," January 18-22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.270]
  • Itinerary: Religious Evaluation Week, University of Oregon, Eugene, January 18-22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.270]
  • Letter from Ann Crawford to Editor, Chicago Daily News, RE: Expresses her negative opinion of an article by Arthur Snider on Dr. Miriam Finkel in the Daily News. [Letter from Snider to Crawford January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
  • Letter from J. Richard Baringer, President, Alpha of Ohio, Alpha Omega Alpha, to LP RE: Extends an invitation to give the annual A. O. A. lecture, believes a presentation of his work would be of interest to everyone at the school, says the choice of subject is at his discretion, gives the dates they would like the lecture, offers to pay all travel expenses, and hopes he can suggest a more convenient time if he can't come on their dates. [Letter from LP to Baringer February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Leon J. Ricks to LP RE: Discusses Dr. William V. King's work and King's account of Trance Session 1. Requests LP's opinion of the account. Further discusses the topic of hypnosis and aging. Note attached: apologizes for the length of the transcript, suggests that it may contain significant information on aging. [Letters from LP to Ricks October 22, 1958, February 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Note from Fred Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Says their Purdue exam books were better when they were larger, says he held off writing for the holidays and wishes him a happy birthday in advance, talks about his classes, says he's been thinking about retirement, talks about his hospitalized son, talks about the men he knows with small school backgrounds, talks about his memories of Pasadena and his family, and comments on LP's number of grandchildren. [Letter from LP to Allen January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1955-1959), #5.4]
  • Program: Religious Evaluation Week, University of Oregon, Eugene, January 18-22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.269]

January 19  (Eugene, OR)
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of Oregon, Department of Religion, Eugene [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from A. N. Nesmeyanov, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, RE: Written in Russian. Explains that the stable isotope of Carbon-13 can be produced and delivered with an enrichment of up to 90%. Explains the procedure for submitting an order for the sample. [Letter from LP to Nesmeyanov December 18, 1958, Letter from LP to Nesmeyanov February 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Nesmayanov, A. N.), #276.7]
  • Letter from Carmen Zanti, Women's International Democratic Federation, to LP RE: Explains the purpose and goals of the Women's International Democratic Federation. Sends a copy of the organization's appeal, "Call to the Women of the World," and requests LP's cooperation in their efforts. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1959), #444.7]
  • Letter from Dr. George Ehrmann to LP RE: Thanks him for reading and returning his manuscript, says he was surprised from LP's letter to learn that theoretically they are so far apart, says he will comply with his suggestion that he not publish the material now, says he has decided to forge on ahead to test and apply the devices in his manuscript, says one of them has already been manufactured by someone else, encloses folder of the Ellis Micro-Dynameter, and says that when he saw it demonstrated it hasn't been properly applied for its highest potential. (Attached: flier advertising the Ellis Micro-Dynameter Model SA-2, "Advanced Instrument for Precision Clinical Measurement") [Letter from LP to Ehrmann January 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
  • Letter from Dr. J. J.Antel, Department of Health and Welfare, Mental Health Services Division, County of San Mateo to LP RE: Says he was interested to hear that LP is planning to address the meeting of the American Ortho Psychiatric Association in San Francisco in March, says the chairman of the Ortho group suggested LP might be interested in being part of their weekly program of the volunteer group of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, gives some of the background and purpose of their group, says they would welcome the privilege of sharing ideas with him in the problem of mental disease, and asks him to let them know if he can visit on any of the days of the Ortho convention. [Letter from LP to Antel February 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Ellwood Griest, Brooklyn Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy, to LP RE: Invites LP to address a meeting of the Brooklyn Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy. Discusses other possible speaking arrangements. Expresses the Committee's concern about current opposition to test-cessation and the Geneva Conference. Encloses a letter to T. Narayanan expressing the same concerns. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.20]
  • Letter from F. H. Van den Dungen, Institut International de Chimie Solvay, to LP RE: Informs that the Administrative Commission of the International Solvay Institute of Chemistry has selected LP to serve as a member of the Scientific Committee of the Institute for a period of three years. [Letter from LP to Dungen February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Solvay Congress) #376.4]
  • Letter from M. Karplus, University of Illinois, to LP RE: Sends a copy of Chapter 5 and requests LP's comments and suggestions. Discusses his nuclear magnetic resonance work and cites possible references to be included in The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from LP to Karplus January 7, 1959, Letter from Karplus to LP March 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: Unpb.8]
  • Magazine Article: "All about enzymes," Chemical and Engineering News, January 19, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.268]
  • Memorandum from Richard W. Lippman to LP RE: Informs LP the happenings and successes of his and Dr. Elvira Goettsch's trip to Honolulu to hold a series of conferences and visit different institutions. Said that they received a very cordial reception from all sides. Suggests setting up a petty cash fund for Goettsch. [Filed under LP Science: (Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1956), Box #11.088, Folder #88.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Linus Pauling set for talk," (Eugene) Oregon Daily Emerald, January 19, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.269]
  • Note from Dr. Albert Claus to Mrs. Wulf RE: Says Gunnar sent him the copy she sent plus the corrections, says he has followed them with two minor exceptions, says he has no permanent address, wonders if they should be footnotes, says Dr. Sturdivant should know if she doesn't, says he would like to see the table and figures before it finally gets sent off, and says Al Hybl has his keys. [Letter from LP to Claus February 11, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]
  • Press Release: "Pauling Disputes Report that Fallout is Harmless," Science Service, January 19, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.268]

January 20  (Eugene, OR)
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of Oregon, Department of Religion, Eugene [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Arthur J. Snider, Chicago Daily News, to Ann Crawford RE: Explains his rational for publishing his story about Dr. Finkel. [Letter from Crawford to Editors January 18, 1959] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
  • Letter from Erica Anderson to LP RE: Forwards a letter and a pamphlet to LP on behalf of Albert Schweitzer. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Schweitzer, Albert: Correspondence), #360.1]
  • Letter from H. Bergh, Forsvarets Forskningsinstitutt, to LP RE: Asks for a reprint of his paper (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon-14" that was published in Science. Also asks for any other reprints of his and his co-workers on the same and related subjects. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1958a2.7]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Informs LP that they are sending him the Group Chemistry and Group Biochemistry digests and would like LP's opinion on them. [Letter from LP to Moe February 13, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1935-1975), Box #14.015, Folder #15.7]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to Dr. Pauling, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, CIT, to Dr. Henry K. Beecher, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, RE: Encloses the manuscript of LP's Lowell Lecture "Molecular Structure and Disease." Hopes this meets the deadline for publication. [Letter from Harris to Beecher November 10, 1958] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1958s2.8]
  • Letter from Judy Schomaker to LP RE: Brings to LP's attention a news item from the Reporter Dispatch. Discusses her family's adjustment to their new home in the east. [Letter from LP to Judy Schomaker February 23, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Schomaker, Verner), #359.2]
  • Letter from R. T. Bond, Dodd, Mead & Co., to Editor of TT, RE: Informs of the $25.00 charge for the use of a chapter from LP's copyrighted book, No More War! [Letter form Bond to LP January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from R. T. Bond, Dodd, Mead & Co., to LP RE: Says TT's request is common. Informs that he has written to the newspaper and expects them to pay for the use of material from LP's No More War! [Letter from LP to Kamb January 16, 1959, Letter from Bond to Editor January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from William Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Co., to LP RE: Discusses the possibility of publishing Westheimer's notes on the "Mechanism of Organic Reactions in Biochemistry" in book form. Explains that E. Kosower is working on compiling these notes and requests LP's opinion of him. [Letter from LP to Freeman January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1959), #439.17]
  • Newsletter Article: "The Paulings Are Speaking January 20th!!" FDR Newsletter, Pasadena, California, January 20, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.496]
  • Note from Mrs. Hugh Henshaw, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his acceptance of the invitation to speak at a public meeting in Ann Arbor in April. Requests that LP respond with his time schedule. [Letter from LP to Henshaw January 14, 1959, Letter from Henshaw to LP February 17, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Note from Professor Fred Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Says he gives a prize to the best student of his class, asks LP to help by sending an autographed copy of No More War to his student, and tells him to have no hesitation in turning down his request. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Allen, Fred, 1955-1959), #5.4]

January 21  (Eugene, OR)
  • Card [in German] from Chwatal, Der Kraftquell Publishing House, to LP RE: Says they heard he doesn't have a publisher [for paperback?] for his new book No More War, offers to publish it and get it out as soon as possible, and says they would be glad to hear from him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of Oregon, Department of Religion, Eugene [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Irving Michelson to LP, RE: Michelson has made further changes to the story on Strontium-90 in milk and would appreciate LP's further comments and suggestions. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.15]
  • Letter from R. W. Ellis, President, Ellis Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Sends him under separate cover a copy of Dr. Morton Whitby's The Theory of Life, Disease, and Death, gives Dr. Whitby's credentials, and says any comments he wishes to make involving the book or their Micro-Dynameter would be welcome. (Attached: booklet titled "Micro-Dynameter Research") [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
  • Letter from Richard H. Sullivan, Reed College, to LP RE: Informs that the senior class at Reed College has chosen LP to be their commencement speaker. Invites LP to accept and discusses details of the position. [Letter from LP to Sullivan January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s2.1]
  • Letter from Roger Baldwin to Fred Okrand RE: Explains that there is no provision for having non-governmental organizations chartered by the United Nations. Says they are accredited as consultants only. Handwritten note in bottom left by LP: "Please note." [Letter from Okrand to Baldwin January 15, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1959), #300.21]
  • Manuscript: "A Proposal - Research for Peace," Speech delivered at University of Oregon, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping RE: "Drugged Animals Aid Mentally Ill," The New York Times, January 21, 1959. [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 #89.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Abandon war, stop testing, Pauling warns in lecture," (Eugene) Oregon Daily Emerald, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.273]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel Prize Scientist at U of O Asks for End to Nuclear Tests," Eugene (Oregon) Register-Guard, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1959n.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel prize scientist at U of O asks for end to nuclear tests," Eugene (Oregon) Register-Guard, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.272]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling says 'nuclear problems responsibility of everybody'," (Eugene) Oregon Daily Emerald, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.271]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to Speak in Browsing Room," (Eugene) Oregon Daily Emerald, January 21, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.271]
  • Note from Ann Crawford to LP RE: Sends materials concerning the debate about the effects of Strontium-90 on mice and humans which she thinks LP will find interesting. Inquires whether a public challenge could be made to misleading information. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
  • Note from Homer B. Wellman to LP RE: Briefly discusses vitamin C and oxidation. Explains that his Creator told him that a flying saucer needed to be constructed so they cab visit the planet from which their visitors came from. [Letter from LP to Wellman January 14, 1958] [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 #89.9]
  • Note to LP from Joseph Kotcka RE: Asks LP if there are any openings in his department for a laboratory assistant, says he has been studying chemistry and metallurgy at night school, and encloses a small article about himself. (Attached: article with the headline "Contributed by Joseph Kotcka") [Letter from LP to Kotcka March 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Remittance Advice from Standard Oil Company of California to LP & AHP for $57.69. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.2]

January 22  (Eugene, OR)
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: University of Oregon, Department of Religion, Eugene [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Frederick L. Stone, Assistant Chief, Division of General Medical Sciences, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, National Institutes of Health, to LP RE: Says Dr. Oleg Jardetzky has given his name as a reference in applying for a Senior Research Fellowship of the Public Health Service, tells the purpose of the program, asks for his opinion of the applicant with regards to independent research and teaching with regard to potential for development into academic leadership and career dedication, and says they rely heavily on his objective opinion. [Letter from LP to Stone February 23, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jardetzky, Oleg and Christine), #188.3]
  • Letter from Frederick K. Trask, Jr., The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation to LP RE: Informs LP that at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees LP has been unanimously voted for reappointment as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee. Expresses their sincere appreciation of LP's work. [Letter from LP to Trask January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from John Field to LP, cc: Dean Warren and Dr. D. S. MacKinnon, RE: Says that at present they do not have specific regulations regarding blood sampling and injections medical students are serving as test subjects. Discusses Harvard's recent publication of regulation and lists some of the provisions. Says that these regulations seem judicious and thorough and that he hopes they may be helpful. [Filed under LP Safe Contents: Drawer , Folder 2.006]
  • Letter from Lester B. Pearson, House of Commons, Canada, to LP RE: Explains the source of the information he presented in a statement about the U. S.'s yearly production of fissionable material. Says the information was obtained from an article by Philip Deane. [Letter from LP to Pearson January 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Pearson, Lester B.) #304.10]
  • Letter from M. Slade Kendrick, Cornell University, to LP RE: Proposes dates for LP's Messenger Lectures at Cornell in October. Explains that LP need not worry about accommodation. [Letter from LP to Kendrick January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s3.5]
  • Memorandum from Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation to Members, Scientific Advisory Committee RE: Would like all members to check the materials sent to them and make sure they have returned all scholastic transcripts to the New York office. [Letter from Harris to Young January 30, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.5]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Abandon war, Pauling urges," Portland Oregonian, January 22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.273]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling speaker at EOC," (Portland) Oregon Journal, January 22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.273]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling to speak here next week," Arcadia (California) Tribune, January 22, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.275]
  • Note from W. Schulma to LP RE: Informs that he is applying to Oxford and some North American Universities. Requests LP as a reference for his applications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Telegram from Clint Hunt to LP, RE: Hunt's foundation is issuing a number of brochures regarding their world peace plan and other activities. Hunt is asking if they may have LP's permission to include some of LP's correspondence in the publications. [LP's reply January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: World Peace Research Organization, 1958-1960), Box #6.003, Folder #3.1]

January 23  (Pendleton, OR; transit to La Grande, OR)
  • Article: "How Many Mice Make and Experiment," Information. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, 1956-May 1959), Box #7.011, Folder #11.14]
  • Article: "Influence of Religion on the Spread of Citrus" by Erich Isaac. Printed in Science, Volume 129, page 179. [Filed under LP Science: Box #11.048, Folder #48.2]
  • Copy of Letter from A. Bluntschli, Fact-Finding Department Non-Partisan Voters Committees of California, to Lindsay Arthur, President, The Press and Union League Club, copied on the other side of Der Spiegel, a German publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Copy of Letter from Felix Marti-Ibanez to Henry Makower, RE: LP has forwarded Makower's letter to Marti-Ibanez. Marti-Ibanez is pleased to hear of Makower's interest in the medical news magazine MD. Marti-Ibanez will arrange for a subscription to MD in Makower's name on a complimentary basis. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
  • Letter from Charles Young, American Cyanamid Company RE: Requests an appraisal of Norman Weliky's technical ability and personality to be used in consideration of Weliky's application for technical employment at A.C.C. Laboratories. [Letter from LP to Young February 25, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1959), #444.7]
  • Letter from Emil Zuckerkandl to The Dean, California Institute of Technology, RE: Encloses a photograph of himself as required for his recently submitted postdoctoral application. [Memo from LP to Swift February 3, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Zuckerkandl, Emile, 1959), #465.2]
  • Letter from K. G. Stone, Michigan State University, to LP RE: Requests that LP address the Mens Faculty Club Luncheon at Michigan State during LP's visit to the University. [Letter from LP to Stone January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S:Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from Professor Peter Kovacic, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Appreciates LP taking time to read his manuscript, says what a third route could be in a revision, talks about the decrease in catalase concentration in relation to tumors, and says that he was not aware of that hereditary disease in Japan. [Letter from LP to Kovacic January 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1959), #201.3]
  • Memo from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to Graham Berry RE: Sends the reprint LP asked her to send to him and a copy of LP's Lowell Lecture. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "1959 - Gateway to a Golden Future - or Brink of Death," ILWU Reporter, January 23, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.274]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "1959 - Gateway to a Golden Future - or Brink of Death," International Longshore and Warehouse Union Reporter, January 23, 1959. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1959n.2]

January 24  (Portland, OR)
  • Check from LP to American Men of Science for $42.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Letter from Marii Hasegawa, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, to LP RE: Discusses the connection between the WILPF Burlington Co. Branch meeting and the annual WILPF meeting in Trenton to which she has invited LP to speak. Explains that she will understand if LP chooses to go to Baltimore instead of Trenton. [Letters from LP to Hasegawa January 14, 1959, January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Letter from Phillip Zeidenberg to LP RE: Zeidenberg is very grateful for LP's offer and is seriously considering coming to CIT. Zeidenberg must wait until Dr. David Rittenberg, chairman of the Department of Biochemistry at Columbia, returns so that he can receive a release from his work at Columbia. Tells LP that he was awarded a Whitney Fellowship. [Letters from LP to Zeidenberg December 11, 1958, January 28, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation- Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1958: Box #15.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling charges government 'immoral,'" La Grande (Oregon) Evening Observer, January 24, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.275]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nobel prize winner lauds Porter," Portland Oregonian, Oregon, January 24, 1959. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.273]

January 25  (Portland, OR)

January 26  (Los Angeles, CA)

January 27  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Check from AHP to Roess Market for $9.21. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: Temple Isaiah Forum, Los Angeles [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter [undated, reply below] from Dr. Ernst Leva to LP RE: Reminds LP that he gave him his time s few years ago when he needed advice on a scientific problem, believes he has succeeded in finding the true interpretations of his research, asks if LP could examine his work and the applications it may have, says he is innocent in the world of business and feels he can trust LP. [Letter from LP to Leva January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1959), #231.5]
  • Letter from Dean Simeon E. Leland, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Says Fred Basolo has been recommended by the Department of Chemistry for promotion from Associate Professor to Professor, says they have a committee consisting of three professors from other departments to appraise the candidate, says the committee feels that LP is familiar with his publications and perhaps professionally as well, includes a list of Basolo's publications and an outline of his professional career, hopes this request will not be an undue burden on him, and asks that the inquiry be kept confidential. [Letter from LP to Leland February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Letter from Donald Keys to LP, RE: Keys is enclosing a survey that he thinks LP might be interested in since LP has been working on the problem of establishing a research agency for peace.
  • Letter from Dr. Mosco Americo, Chemico, to LP RE: Acknowledges his letter of December 11, 1958, tells about the results from the use of aluminum ions as fungicides which is his product, says there has been no final agreement reached thus far for using his product in the United States due to wrong evaluations, talks about the standard methods for testing fungicides and how the American experts have been using the wrong concentrations, and asks him if he would give Dr. W. P. Utermohlen, Jr. his opinion that the traditional methods of evaluation of fungicidal power are inexact since there are no free aluminum ions in the cultural grounds, and asks LP to let him know if he agrees to his proposal. [Letter from LP to Americo February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Kaoru Yasui, Director Japan Council Against A&H Bombs to LP, RE: The executive board of the Japan Council Against A&H Bombs met on January 24 and adopted a proposal for the international even of 1959 (enclosed). The Council would appreciate a reply with any amendments or additions. [Filed under LP Peace: (Japan Council Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, 1957-1965, 1991), Box #4.008, Folder #8.3]
  • Letter from LP to Christopher Hill, Balliol College, Oxford RE: Says they have been reading his book Puritanism and Revolution with much pleasure, and tells about the explanation he heard that hatters went insane from mercuric nitrate. [Letter from Hill to LP February 6, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hill, Christopher), #159.5]
  • Letter from LP to Curtis D. Benster RE: Says he will be pleased to talk with him about the problem he described in his letter, says he is not sure he would have any worthwhile suggestions to make but he will try, suggests he look in his office sometime when he is looking in the library at Cal Tech, and says he is in his office everyday but Benster could call his secretary and make an appointment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1959), #39.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Ernst Leva RE: Says he looked over his manuscript, says he has decided that he is so out of date in the field of immunological reaction and busy with other activities that he does not have enough time to go through it with the proper care, returns it to him, and says he is sorry that this is his present situation. [Letter from Leva to LP (undated, above)] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1959), #231.5]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Homer Wellman RE: LP says that as a chemist he finds medical problems difficult and confusing so he is not sure how great the value of vitamin C is although her is sure that is has much value. LP will continue to discuss the matter with his friends. [Note from Wellman to LP January 25, 1959] [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 #89.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M. Denbrow, Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chealsea College of Science and Technology RE: Says he doesn't know of any source for peptides of the sort that he described in his letter, says he also asked Professor Robert B. Corey, and says he didn't have any suggestions either. [Letter from Denbrow to LP January 9, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1959), #98.24]
  • Letter from LP to Frederick K. Trask, Jr., The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: LP is pleased to accept reappointment as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Foundation for the next year. [Letter from Trask to LP January 22, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to G.E.W. Wolstenholme, Ciba Foundation, RE: Discusses arrangements for the upcoming 10th Anniversary Symposium. [Letter from Wolstenholme to LP January 13, 1959, Letter from Wolstenholme to LP April 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s2.2]
  • Letter from LP to K. G. Stone, Michigan State University, RE: Declines the invitation to address the Mens Faculty Club luncheon in April. [Letter from Stone to LP January 23, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S:Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to K. Swaminathan, Indian Institute of Technology, RE: Explains that he is no longer directing research in the field of inorganic chemistry. Suggests that Swaminathan consult American scientific journals to find professors carrying on work in his field of interest. [Note from Swaminathan to LP January 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to Marii Hasegawa, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, RE: Declines the invitation to speak at the annual meeting of WILPF in Trenton because of his scheduled appearance on the Greater Trenton Science Forum. [Letter from Hasegawa to LP January 24, 1959, Letter from Hasegawa to LP February 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s.18]
  • Letter from LP to Mary Lou Flynn RE: Says he is interested to learn about her work on the color of inorganic substances, gives her a reference to a paper on the relation between the color of compounds and the partial covalent character of the bonds by Professor Pitzer at the University of California. [Note from Flynn to LP January 13, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1959), #129.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Erdelyi, RE: Erdelyi thanks LP for his comments on the Proposal to the Carnegie Corporation. [Erdelyi's reply January 30, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Carnegie Seminars for International Peace), Box #2.007, Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from LP to Robert E. Decker RE: LP apologizes but he does not know of any medical man who is using the physical chemical approach to mental disease. [Letter from Decker to LP February 17, 1959] [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 #89.9]
  • Letter from LP to T. L. Hodgkin, Balliol College, Oxford RE: Thanks him for sending them Christopher Hill's book Puritanism and Revolution, and says he has written to Hill that he has heard that mad hatters were mad because of mercury poison. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hodgkin, Dorothy Crawford), #159.12]
  • Letter from LP to William Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Co., RE: Says he does not know Kosower and cannot make a recommendation about the publication of his notes. Mentions that he has written again to Kasha. [Letter from Freeman to LP January 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1959), #439.17]
  • Letter from Norman J. Fernandes to LP RE: Says he is making another try to give his lady another chance, hopes LP will give his lady his letter, says he is dedicating his first volume of work to LP, and says there is sincerity in purpose in his actions. [Attached: Letter from Fernandes to "Mona" January 31, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Fernandes, Norman J., 1958-1959), #119.5]
  • Letter from Richard C. La Force, Department of Physics, University of California Berkeley, to LP RE: Says he will be finishing his thesis in the next month and so is looking for a research/teaching position, asks LP's advice about what positions he should apply for, tells about his thesis as well as his research experience and interests, tells about his interview with Bell Laboratories to illustrate the difficulties in getting a position since he has been in jail, and hopes for advice from LP. [Letter from LP to La Force February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (La Force, Richard C.), #212.2]
  • Letter from Richard H. Sullivan, Reed College, to LP RE: Says the students and staff are pleased that LP will give the 1959 Commencement address at Reed. Regrets that LP was unable to visit the college last week. [Letter from LP to Sullivan January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1959s2.1]
  • Note from George Rieveschl, Jr., Parke, Davis and Company, to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending a copy of his book, No More War! Hopes to see LP and AHP during their visit to Detroit. [Letter from LP to Rieveschl January 9, 1959, Letter from LP to Rieveschl January 29, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]

January 28  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Check from LP to Orban Lumber Company for $37.95. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • First Western Bank and Trust Co. Advice of Charge for the transfer of $2300. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.035]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: American Association for U.N.; Arcadia [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Clinton N. Hunt, World Peace Foundation, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter giving his permission to publish his letters, says his praise carries a great deal of weight with the public, says he was struck by LP's suggestion of a World Peace Research Organization in No More War!, and asks his permission to publish his letters to him in a brochure which will be called The Birth of the Hunt Plan and Formula for World Peace. (Attached: Card from The World Peace Foundation of New York State and "Synopsis of the Hunt Overall Target Master Plan and Formula for World Peace") [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1959), #167.4]
  • Letter from Daniel Liebowitz, Sequoia Hospital Seminar, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in a symposium on cancer organized by the Sequoia Hospital Seminar. Encloses a tentative program of the symposium. [Letter from LP to Liebowitz February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from Donald Keys to LP, RE: Keys is enclosing the text for the 5th series of full page ads titled "Statements for Americans." Keys is asking LP to sign the advertisement and since the deadline is in one week, Keys is requesting that LP wire his decision as soon as possible. [LP's reply February 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (SANE, 1958-1966, 1982), Box #4.003, Folder #3.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Wolfgang Bartels to LP. [In German] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bartels, Wolfgang. 1959-1963), #23.7]
  • Letter from Eberhard Dell'Asta to LP RE: Asks for LP's autograph, lists the names of people whose autographs he has in his collection, and asks for autographs of other Nobel Prize winners at Cal Tech. [Letter from Harris to Dell'Asta March 2, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1959), #98.24]
  • Letter from Emil Feulner, Chairman, Man-on-the-Street Peace Committee, to LP RE: Says he has read No More War! Says he had arrived at the same conclusion as LP about needing a world peace research organization, says tells about his organization "Man-on-the-street Peace Committee," talks about Germany, and says that people want a sane, constructive way out of the present situation. [Letter from LP to Feulner February 23, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1959), #129.3]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to Barbara Kamb, Dodd, Mead & Co., RE: Informs that the copies of No More War! requested by LP arrived yesterday. Requests another 12 copies of the book. [Letter from LP to Kamb January 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from Joan Harris, Secretary to LP, to Hilary Rubinstein, Victor Gollanez Ltd., RE: Requests that Rubinstein send 20 copies of No More War! to LP. [Letter from Harris to Rubinstein March 4, 1959] [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Phillip Zeidenberg RE: LP is pleased that Zeidenberg received a Whitney Fellowship and looks forward to his decision. LP says that Rittenberg should be able to give him good advise about his decision to stay at Columbia or to come to CIT. [Letter from Zeidenberg to LP January 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation- Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1958: Box #15.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Letter from LP to Jack Schubert, Argonne National Laboratory, RE: Discusses the effect of radiation in producing somatic cancer. Explains difficulties in the publication of Dr. Finkel's article and says he will send Schubert a reprint when they become available. [Letter from Schubert to LP January 29, 1959, Letter from Schubert to LP February 8, 1958] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S:Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to Laurence H. Snyder, University of Hawaii, RE: Congratulates Snyder on the his inauguration as sixth president of the University of Hawaii. [Letter from Nickerson to LP January 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to Stuart A. Rice, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses the content of Dr. Huggins' book, Physical Chemistry of High Polymers. Discusses his own work with chemical structures. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from LP to Truman M. Henderson. RE: Answers his questions by informing him of the statistics of random parts of the signer's list. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1958) #167.3]
  • Letter from LP to William Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Co., RE: Says he has read the manuscript on Introduction to Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry by Day and Selbin and thinks it is not good enough to be considered for publication. Discusses flaws and shortcomings of the manuscript. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1959), #439.17]
  • Letter from M. King Hubbert to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending him a copy of No More War! Discusses his current work on the safe disposal of atomic wastes and his distress at the recent actions and suggestions of the A.E.C. group. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling och kärnvapnen," Dagens Nyheter, January 28, 1959. [Filed under LP Books: 1958b4.1]
  • Transfer from savings receipt from First Western Bank for $2300. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer 2 Folder 2.035]

January 29  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Gordon W. Clarke for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from AHP to Postmaster for $4.14. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Itinerary [handwritten]: American Institute of Banking, 5:30 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.4]
  • Letter from Dr. G.E.W. Wolstenholme, The Ciba Foundation, to LP RE: Confirms that they are having a symposium on "Human Biochemical Genetics in Relation to the Problem of Gene Action," says they are under extreme pressure to include many worthy contributors and that he is obliged to turn down almost all of them as they must limit the members in order to actually have discussion, says they are at least offering a place to Dr. Stanley Wright, and asks for a reply. [Letters from LP to Wolstenholme January 14, 1959, February 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1959), #75.2]
  • Letter from Eugene C. Winslow, University of Rhode Island, to LP RE: Invites LP to take part in the University of Connecticut's Annual Summer Conference. [Letter from LP to Winslow February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1959), #288.3]
  • Letter from Herbert Sternfeld, Times Facsimile Corporation, to LP RE: Requests a photograph of LP for use in his thesis on "American Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry" at Brooklyn College. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from Ira I. Kaplan to LP RE: Requests a reprint of his article (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon 14" which appeared in Science. Handwritten note indicates it was sent February 2, 1959. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1958a2.7]
  • Letter from Jack Schubert, Argonne National Laboratory, to LP RE: Requests copies of LP's article on C14from Science and his pending article with Barclay Kamb. Brings LP's attention to a clipping from the Chicago Tribune which discusses radiation's role in causing somatic cancer. Discusses the effects of fallout radiation. [Letter from LP to Schubert January 28, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. Meder, Austria, RE: Pleased to receive copies of copies of the Zeitschrift fur Vivaristik. Would be pleased to have his Essen lecture published in the Zeitschrift. [Letter from E. Meder to LP January 25, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1958s2.6]
  • Letter from LP to George Rieveschl, Jr., Parke, Davis and Company, RE: Discusses his and AHP's plans to visit Detroit in April. [Note from Rieveschl to LP January 27, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor L. O. Brockway, Chemistry Department, University of Michigan RE: Says he has accepted an invitation to speak at the Friends and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom on Friday April 7, says he and AHP are planning to stay overnight at Ann Arbor, and says it will be fine to spend a few minutes during the day in the Chemistry Department and see what Brockway is doing. [Letter from Brockway to LP February 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brockway, Lawrence O.), #31.11]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Leonora Bilger, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii RE: Wishes he had been at the dedication of the Leonora Bilger Laboratory, says they were pleased to see her and Earl, hopes he can come see the laboratory next time and give a seminar talk the next time he comes to Hawaii, thinks she should not worry about the troubles she has had with the chemistry staff, says it is all in the past and thinks now that she is retired she can have a different relationship with those people. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bilger, Leonora and Earl), #27.17]
  • Telegram from National Council of Jewish Women to LP RE: Inquires about whether LP is available to speak at the Golden Age Center. [Telegram from LP to National Council of Jewish Women January 30, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1959), #288.3]

January 30  (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Check from AHP to Minnie Verdugo for $54.36. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2]
  • Check from LP & AHP to California Institute of Technology for $22.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to A&E Auto Repair for $66.68. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Check from LP to American Academy of Neurology for $14.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1957-December 1959), Box #4.025, Folder #25.2] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Check Registers, 1957-1962), Box #4.076, Folder #76.1]
  • Invoice from Dodd, Mead & Company to LP for "No More War." [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Royalty Statements, 1938-1995), Box #4.045, Folder #45.5]
  • Letter from Burton W. Adkinson, National Science Foundation to LP RE: Thanks and commends LP on his wonderful exhibit at the 1958 Brussels Exhibition. Informs LP that the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has agreed to have a full-scale long term display of the Brussels science exhibits. This exhibit should open early next April and continue for about two years. Adkinson invites LP to attend the exhibit. [Letter from LP to Adkinson February 10, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder #30.6]
  • Letter from D. C. Maison, 1st Vice President, American Institute of Banking, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his 29 January talk at the Elks Club. Expresses the hope that LP's ideas on Peace Research will be adapted by the US and by foreign powers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959), #258.1]
  • Letter from Gross W. Alexander to LP RE: Says he has followed with great interest his championship of human survival, congratulates him, asks him if such a thing as the explosion of the earth is possible, such as from the use of hydrogen or other bombs, and says this information is for a monograph he is writing. [Letter from LP to Alexander March 26, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1959), #13.2]
  • Letter from Joan R. Harris, Secretary to LP to Dora E. Young, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: She has checked all of LP's materials and has not found any scholastic transcripts to be returned. [Memorandum from Young to Members January 22, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP [dictated by LP and signed by Joan Harris] to Dr. Walter Bauer, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: LP submits his resignation as a member of the Scientific Advisory Boar of the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation. Expresses his admiration in the way Bauer has handled the affairs of the Advisory Board. [Letter from Bauer to LP February 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation—Scientific Advisory Committee: Correspondence 1954-1959: Box #15.002, Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP [dictated by LP and signed by Joan Harris] to Dr. Walter Bauer, The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation RE: LP is sorry to hear about Dr. Phillip Zeidenberg and encloses three documents to clarify the matter. LP explains that the California Institute of Technology is not interested in having Zeidenberg come, rather LP thought the experience would benefit Zeidenberg. [Filed under LP Science: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation- Scientific Advisory Committee: Postdoctoral Biomedical Research Fellowship Applicants, 1958: Box #15.007, Folder #7.12]
  • Letter from Merril Eisenbud, United States Atomic Energy Commission, to LP RE: Requests 160 copies of his article (Genetic and Somatic Effects of Carbon-14" from Science, so that Dr. Warren can submit it to the United Nations Scientific Committee. [Letter from LP to Eisenbud February 20, 1959] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1958a2.7]
  • Letter from Simon Schachter, National Lawyers Guild, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of the California Guild Lawyer which includes a review of LP's book, No More War! [Letter from LP to Schachter February 24, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S:Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Note from Lina Weinbaum to LP RE: Explains her thoughts about the threat of radioactivity. Inquires about possible competition between LP and Dr. Teller. Requests that LP take care of her trunks because they contain materials she wishes to publish. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Litinskaya (Weinbaum), Lina, 1959) #433.12]
  • Telegram from LP to National Council of Jewish Women RE: Declines the invitation to speak at the Golden Age Center in March. [Letter from National Council of Jewish Women to LP January 29, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1959), #288.3]

January 31
  • Letter from B. Clifford Hendricks to LP RE: Discusses various reviews of LP's book No More War! [Filed under LP Books: 1958b3.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "People and Pools," Pasadena (California) Saturday Star-Bulletin, January 31, 1959. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1959n.3]
  • Note from Ake Sandler, Los Angeles State College, to LP RE: Says he has read LP's book, No More War! and enjoyed it so much that he wants to own a copy. Mentions topics of most interest to him from the book. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
  • Statement of Payment from California Institute of Technology to LP for pay period ending January 31, 1959 for $1,065.83. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.5]
  • Telegram from Kay Cole to LP and AHP. RE: All is forgiven. Welcome home. You are the cream in my coffee. Life would be bitter without you. Life is oh so good. Tender Love. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1960) Box #75, Folder #75.3]