Letter from Linus Pauling to Michele Hochman. August 26, 1968. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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Activity Listings

• Letter from Dr. Art Robinson to Dr. Henry Conway, RE: Writes that he read the material, but does not think that his knowledge of electromagnetic radiation and waveguides are compatible with the theory in the material. Writes that he has forwarded the material to LP as requested. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 331, Folder# 331.1]
• Letter from Dr. Art Robinson to LP, RE: Writes that Henry Conway sent the enclosed papers on a theory of mental activity. Asks for LP to comment on the material. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 331, Folder# 331.1]
• Letter from LP to Donald G. Hemler, RE: LP thanks Hemler for the description of Hemler's daughter's successful treatment with megavitamin therapy. LP asks for Hemler to send the name of his daughter's psychiatrist or have the psychiatrist write to him. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 170, Folder# 170.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard and Louise Seidenberg, RE: Writes that he is pleased to hear about their success with megavitamin therapy, and asks for any references they have to their own work or the work of Jacques Menetrier in that he is conducting experiments leading to chemical diagnostic procedures for vitamin requirements. [Handwritten letter from Dr. Leonard and Louise Seidenberg to LP 0, 1968] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 385, Folder 385.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Roy Carlos Ramos Barreto, RE: Thanks Barreto for his letter and the reprints on the relations between epileptic seizures and tuberculosis. LP writes about his current work on the utilization of ascorbic acid, nicotinic acid, pyridoxal, pantothenic acid, cyanocobalamin, and biotin in mentally ill people. [Field under LP Correspondence: Box# 42, Folder# 42.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Sidney Scheinman, RE: Writes that mental health can be improved by orthomolecular therapy, suggests contacting the American Schizophrenia Foundation, and will send a copy of his paper Orthomolecular Psychiatry and some other material. Handwritten note at bottom of page: "Have you tried niacin, 200mg (or more) after each meal? Also pentamethylene tetrazole, 100mg 4 times a day, as a cerebral stimulant?" [Letter from Dr. Sidney Scheinman to LP 4, 1968] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 385, Folder 385.1]
• Letter from LP to Henry Kudian, RE: LP sends a copy of his paper "Orthomolecular Therapy" and some other materials. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 203, Folder# 203.2]
• Letter from LP to John K. Gray, RE: LP writes that he read Gray's letter about his illness and his attempts to treat it with megavitamin therapy using nicotinic acid. He suggests that Gray continue the therapy for a longer period of time and possibly try adding ascorbic acid. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 143, Folder# 143.3]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Ada Thompson, RE: Writes that he will send a copy of his paper and some other material and suggests contacting the American Schizophrenia Foundation. States that she might be interested in the vitamins nicotinic acid and ascorbic acid which have been used in many cases of mental illness. [Letter from Mrs. Ada Thompson to LP 0, 1968] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 412, Folder 412.5]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Catherine E. Bedue, RE: Responds to her letter and sends her a copy of his paper Orthomolecular Psychiatry and some other material. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 42, Folder# 42.2]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Harry Ross, RE: Writes that he is happy to learn the vitamin C therapy has been helpful. Writes that he is currently performing some experiments on the utilization of vitamin C by the human body. Sends a copy of his paper on orthomolecular therapy and some other material under a separate cover. Suggests Dr. Johnson take niacin at the end of every meal. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 343, Folder# 343.5]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Lillian Doyle, RE: LP responds to Doyle's letter about her husband by saying that he feels that schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness usually have a molecular basis and orthomolecular therapy could help. He suggests Doyle contact the American Schizophrenia Foundation or Dr. Humphry Osmond. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 100, Folder# 100.2]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Terry M. Schelblein, RE: Writes that her mental health may be improved by the use of orthomolecular therapy and will send a copy of his paper and other material, and suggests that she get in touch with the American Schizophrenia Foundation or Dr. Humphry Osmond. Handwritten note at bottom of page: "Perhaps 3 grams of vitamin C per day, also 100 mg or 200 mg of niacin at the end of each meal." [Handwritten letter from Mrs. Terry M. Schelblein to LP 8, 1968] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 385, Folder 385.1]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Theodore A. Silvers, RE: Writes that mental health can be improved by orthomolecular therapy and says he will send a copy of his paper Orthomolecular Psychiatry and other material. LP states that B-12 must be given by injection in order to be effective and suggests discussing this with their physician. [Letter from Mrs. Theodore A. Silvers to LP 5, 1968] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 385, Folder 385.1]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Wesley O'Nevins, RE: Writes that her health may be improved by orthomolecular therapy. Sends a copy of his paper and some other material. Suggests the American Schizophrenia Foundation or Dr. Humphry Osmond be written to for advice. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 301, Folder# 301.3]