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Letter from Linus Pauling to Harvey Itano. Page 1. April 11, 1961
Letter from Linus Pauling to Harvey Itano. April 11, 1961. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Travel: Washington, DC

Activity Listings

  • Itinerary: arrive in Baltimore at 7:05 AM; 8:15 PM Chemical Society of Washington, “The Structure of Electron Deficient Substances” [Filed under LP Travel, Box #1.003, Folder 3.1] 
  • Letter from Bertrand Russell and Michael Scott, Committee of 100, to LP. RE: Encloses a leaflet about the next demonstration. Informs him that the Committee of 100 is short of funds and cannot help with fares to attend the demonstration. [Filed under LP Correspondence (Russell, Bertrand): Box #337 Folder #337.6]       
  • Letter from Clarke Foreman, Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, to LP, RE: At the meeting of the National Council, LP was voted as a member of the Council.  Mr. Foreman also sends a statement of their principles, as well as their latest publication, “Hate Groups and the Un-American Activities Committee”. [Letter from LP to Mr. Foreman, May 31, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1960-1969), #113.2]
  • Letter from Dorothy Kleey to LP, RE: Kleey is sending in a petition and is sorry that she was not able to get more signatures.  Kleey notes that almost all of her friends are also circulating the petition as well.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Dr. O. Jansen, Community of German Scientists for the Protection of Free Research, to LP, RE: Written in German.  Translation attached.  Invites LP to give a lecture on nuclear war in Germany. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1933-1934, 1936-1964), #192.27]
  • Letter from E.H. Swift to The Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering RE: Requests that they indicate their vote on each proposal, regarding several curriculum and course changes. Explains that in order to obtain Divisional action before the Faculty Board meeting, they need to vote. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1956-1964), Box #1.022, Folder #22.2] 
  • Letter from Earl Price to LP RE: Price writes to LP to discuss the situation between LP and Eddie Eichel about Eddie using LP’s name in the collection of money. Note: Three pages long. [Handwritten notes at bottom of second page: “Why to him? Why to Him?”] [Filed under LP Safe: Drawer #2, Folder #2.039] 
  • Letter from Flora Hommel to LP, RE: Hommel would like to have two more copies of the appeal.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Florida Byrne to LP, RE: Byrne asks if it is not too late to request more copies of the appeal to circulate for more signatures.  Byrne thanks LP for his work for peace and wishes him success with the appeal.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from James Whitehurst to LP, RE: Whitehurst is circulating LP’s petition in Illinois and hopes that the names that are collected will still count for the April 15th deadline.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Julia Clarke to LP, RE: Clarke sends her wishes of success to LP and AHP for both their appeal and the Oslo Conference.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from L. Gardiner to LP, RE: Gardiner is sending in 614 signatures for the appeal and notes that more are to follow. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from L. Hartzler to LP, RE: Hartzler hopes it is not too late for his signature for the appeal. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Graham DuShane, Science. RE: Suggests a subtitle for his paper “A Molecular Theory of General Anesthesia”. Encloses copies of Fig. 1. [Letter from DuShane April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence (S: Individual Correspondence): Box #374 Folder #374.6]
  • Letter from LP to Mary D. Alexander RE: Encloses the manuscript “A Partial Sequence of the Amino Acid Residues in the Gamma Chain of Human Hemoglobin F” by Walter Schroeder et al. To communicate for publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Asks that the proof be sent to Schroeder at Caltech. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1955-1969), Box #14.021, Folder #21.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. And Mrs. Manealoff, RE: LP and AHP have decided that the danger to the world of the possible spread of nuclear weapons to more nations has become so great that some measures need to be taken in order to prevent it.  LP and AHP have organized for a non-political conference to be held in Oslo to discuss this matter.  There are no other organizations involved in this conference.  All of the costs of the conference are currently the sole responsibility of LP and AHP.  LP asks if Mr. And Mrs. Manealoff are able to make a contribution to help offset the costs of this conference, which are expected to be about $30,000.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. And Mrs. Weinstein, RE: LP and AHP have decided that the danger to the world of the possible spread of nuclear weapons to more nations has become so great that some measures need to be taken in order to prevent it.  LP and AHP have organized for a non-political conference to be held in Oslo to discuss this matter.  There are no other organizations involved in this conference.  All of the costs of the conference are currently the sole responsibility of LP and AHP.  LP asks if Mr. And Mrs. Weinstein are able to make a contribution to help offset the costs of this conference, which are expected to be about $30,000.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Rubin, RE: LP and AHP have decided that the danger to the world of the possible spread of nuclear weapons to more nations has become so great that some measures need to be taken in order to prevent it.  LP and AHP have organized for a non-political conference to be held in Oslo to discuss this matter.  There are no other organizations involved in this conference.  All of the costs of the conference are currently the sole responsibility of LP and AHP.  LP asks if Mr. Rubin is able to make a contribution to help offset the costs of this conference, which are expected to be about $30,000.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.4]
  • Letter from LP to Otto Bastiansen, RE: Professor Wergeland has written to LP and is not able to attend the Conference.  He may be able to make it to one day because he is lecturing in Berlin.  LP asks if Bastiansen think that LP should invite Dr. Haakon Olsen and Bishop Arne Fjellbu.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Lewis C. Bohn to LP RE: Bohn encloses a paper on “Knowledge Detection” and asks for LP’s thoughts on this subject.  Bohn feels that a central problem is the safeguarding of individual rights.  [Letter from LP to Bohn June 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: Assorted Non-Pauling Peace Materials:  Articles, Typescripts, Pamphlets, Booklets: Ad-Bo: Box #8.001, Folder #1.14]
  • Letter from Louise Andrews to LP, RE: Andrews informs LP that the Middle Atlantic region is excited to see him during March 11 through 17th and that the Ohio region will welcome him March 18th through 24th.  [LP’s letter March 3, 1961] [Reply from LP April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Am), Box #4.009, Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from Mariam Elder to LP, RE: Elder is sending in her petitions filled with signatures.  Elder wishes LP the best of luck in his efforts for peace.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]  
  • Letter from Mary Irish to LP, RE: Irish is sending in signatures for the appeal.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Odd Hassel to LP, RE: Hassel’s itinerary for the first week in May is already overloaded and he does not think that he will be able to attend any of the meetings of the Conference.  [LP’s letter April 1, 1961] [Reply from LP April 17, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Per-Olov Lowdin to LP, RE: Lowdin’s work in Uppsala prevents him from attending the Conference.  Lowdin hopes that if LP is planning to go to Sweden that he will visit Uppsala.  [LP’s letter March 29, 1961] [Reply from LP April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Reidar Eker to LP, RE: Eker thanks LP for the invitation to attend the Oslo Conference and Eker accepts the invitation. Eker suggests that a more permanent body be created to deal with the same issues that the Conference will be discussing.  [LP’s letter March 28, 1961]  [Reply from Robert Schutz April 17, 1961] [Reply from LP April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert C. Fite, Director, Arts and Sciences Extension, Oklahoma State University, to David Lee Pauling RE: Pauling’s paper has been selected for the Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science meeting in Stillwater, April 29.  He is to bring a copy of the paper to the meeting, as the original might already be processed for publication at that time.  Attachments: Evaluation sheet; student information sheet; “Preliminary Investigations of the Ability of Human Saliva to Inhibit Gastric Secretion in the Laboratory Rat,” by David Lee Pauling.  [Letter from Pauling to LP May 9, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1960-1963), #314.2]
  • Letter from Robert G. Risk to LP, RE: Risk reminds LP of a luncheon in Cleveland during which LP tentatively accepted an invitation to speak in the Unitarian Frontiers of Knowledge series in Indianapolis. LP would be addressing an audience of 500-700 for about 40 minutes. Risk provides a list of open dates and looks forward to hearing from LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (U: Correspondence, 1936-1970), #421.19]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Alexander Pihl, RE: Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Pihl would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Pihl contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Pihl’s letter April 4, 1961] [Pihl’s reply April 26, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Christian Bay, RE: Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Bay would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Bay contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Bay’s letter April 1, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]  
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to E.G. Ramberg, RE: Schutz is enclosing a list of the participants for the Conference.  Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Ramberg would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Ramberg contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Ramberg’s letter April 5, 1961] [Ramberg’s reply April 15, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Emil Stang , RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Stang be a participant in the Conference.  Schutz suggests that Stang apply at the Claremore Fund for a grant to enable him to take part in the Conference.  Schutz is enclosing a list of arrangements and participants.  [Stang’s letter April 11, 1961] [Stang’s reply April 26, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Ivan Rosenqvist, RE: Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Rosenqvists would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Rosenqvist contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Rosenqvist’s letter April 6, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]  
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Karl Evang, RE:  Schutz is enclosing a list of the participants for the Conference.  Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Evang would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Evang contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Evang’s letter April 5, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]  
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Knut Faegri, RE:  Schutz is enclosing a list of the participants for the Conference.  Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Faegri would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Faegri contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Faegri’s letter April 4, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]  
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Mogens Pihl, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Pihl be a participant in the Conference.  Schutz suggests that Pihl apply at the Claremore Fund for a grant to enable him to take part in the Conference.  Schutz is enclosing a list of arrangements and participants.  [Pihl’s letter April 11, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #2.1]  
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Niels Arley, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Arley as a participant to the Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.  Schutz notes that LP expects that the Norwegian participants will want to take cake of their own living arrangements.  Arley should contact Mrs. Schjelderup for details about arrangements.  [Arley’s letter April 6, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Professor G. Burkhardt, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Burkhardt as a participant for the Conference.  Schutz suggests that Burkhardt apply for a grant through the Claremore Fund to cover his expenses related to attending the Conference.   [Burkhardt’s letter April 10, 1961] [Burkhardt’s reply April 19, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Torkel Osphal, RE: Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Osphal would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Osphal contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations. [Osphal’s letter April 5, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace:  (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Tormod Forland, RE:  Schutz notes that there are no assigned topics for papers.  If Forland would like to discuss a particular topic, he should submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee.  Schutz also suggests that Forland contact Mrs. Schjelderup about hotel accommodations.  [Forland’s letter April 4, 1961] [Forland’s reply April 26, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Vilhelm Aubert, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Aubert as a participant to the Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.  Schutz suggests that Aubert apply for a grant from the Claremore Fund to cover his travel and living expenses related to the Conference. [Aubert’s letter April 5, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Torstein Eckhoff to LP, RE: Eckhoff thanks LP for the invitation to the Oslo Conference and he is glad to take part in it.  [LP’s letter March 28, 1961] [Reply from Robert Schutz April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter to LP from Robert G. Risk, RE: Reminds LP that they met at a luncheon in Cleveland, and LP tentatively accepted an invitation to speak at the Unitarian Frontiers of Knowledge series.  Details the event: an audience of 500-700 is addressed for about 40 minutes. [Filed under LP Correspondence, (A: Correspondence, 1958-1961), #13.4]
  • Memorandum from LP to Robert Schutz, RE: LP needs to make some decisions about the Conference such as who will be on the Arrangements Committee and who will be the Chairman of the Conference.  LP is asking Schutz for a detailed agenda and a press release to be used in the New York Times of in the Washington Post.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.2]
  • Note from Mrs. Mary Campbell to LP and AHP, RE: Thanks LP and AHP for their work for peace.  Says that although small, she and her friends will continue to work for disarmament and against nuclear weapons. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #76.1]