Letter from Linus Pauling to Charles E. Lyght. February 17, 1969. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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Activity Listings

• Invoice to LP for computer use charges [Filed under Biographical: Academia. Box #1.037, Folder #37.10].
• Letter from LP to Kurt Shuler, Chairman, Chemistry Dept. RE: thanks the department for going on record in strong support of the continuation of LP's appointment as professor of Chemistry. He has not received any notice from the administration about continuation of this appointment and has accepted an appointment as Chemistry professor at another institution. Expresses best wishes and praise for the University of California, San Diego. [Filed under Biographical: Academia. Box #1.037, Folder #37.5].
• Letter from Dr. Marelva Bianchi, Fratelli Fabbri Editori, to LP RE: Gives details for the article that LP was requested to write; notes that he should include his research and discoveries in the field of chemistry, along with facts about his personal life. [Letter from Bianchi to LP, 1, 1969] [Letter from LP to Bianchi, 8, 1969] [Letter from LP to Zambaldi, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1969-1971), Box #43, Folder #43.1]
• Letter from Gordon J. Lees to LP RE: Tells LP that he has not been able to find any fellowships in Australia for which he is eligible. Mentions that he has contacted the United States Embassy in Melbourne, Australia, but they could not help him since they only handle travel grants. Asks if there is any possibility that he would be eligible for a fellowship in the United States. [Letter from Lees to LP, December 11, 1968] [Letter from LP to Lees, 8, 1969] [Letter from Lees to LP, 3, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1967-1971), Box #234, Folder #234.3]
• Letter from LP to Coutt's Bank London RE: Writes concerning Mr. Oliver Benn who he has been working with in order to help Mr. Benn with his debilitating headaches. He asks that the bank wire $500 so that Mr. Benn's expenses will be covered during the duration of the study, which LP believes will take a month. [Filed under LP Science: (Correspondence re: the effect of vitamin C on specific ailments and conditions, Al-Lu), Box #11.003, Folder #3.14]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Harden McConnell, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, RE: Accepts the appointment at Stanford University, which he understands will begin July 1^st and carry the title Professor of Chemistry. Also accepts the arrangements mentioned regarding salary, laboratory space, and office space. [Letter from LP to McConnell, 1969] [Letter from McConnell to LP, 8, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence (McClure - McMillan)), Box #245, Folder #245.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. R. M. Warren American Chemical Society RE: Writes in support of Professor J. Lynn Hoard of Cornell University for the award given out by the American Chemical Society for distinguished service in the advancement of inorganic chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence), Box #14.007, Folder #7.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. R. M. Warren, Assistant to the President, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes about his support of the nomination of Professor J. Lynn Hoard, Cornell University, for the ACS award for work in the advancement of inorganic chemistry. Continues on to describe his relationship with Hoard and why he believes that Hoard is deserving of this award. [Letter from Warren to LP, 8, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1967-1969), Box #170, Folder #170.3]
• Letter from LP to Prof. Harden, Dept of Chemistry, Stanford RE: verifies his telephone statements that he accepts the position as Professor of Chemistry at Stanford. He agrees to the salary and space arrangements. He will arrange a transfer of his NIMH grant from San Diego to Stanford. He thanks the dept for arranging his appointment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia. Box #1.038, Folder #38.4]
• Letter from LP to Professor Arthur B. Robinson, University of California, San Diego, RE: Informs Robinson that he has just accepted appointment as Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University, effective July 1^st. Offers Robinson appointment at Stanford University, which would continue for a period of three years with a salary equal to his present salary at the University of California. Notes that his duties would be to carry on research along lines described in the application for the grant sent to the National Institute of Mental Health, along with other scientific and medical problems that seem appropriate. [Letter from Robinson to LP, 8, 1969] [Letter from LP to Robinson, 7, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Robinson, Arthur B.), Box #331, Folder #331.1]
• Letter from LP to Professor Bernd Matthias, Department of Physics, University of California, San Diego, RE: Tells him that he has just accepted an appointment as Professor of Chemistry at another university. Mentions that he appreciates all of Matthias's efforts to have LP appointed at the University of California, San Diego and that he will tell him the reasons for his decision when he sees him next. [Letter from Matthias to LP, 8, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Individual Correspondence (Mark, Herman - Mayer)), Box #244, Folder #244.4]
• Letter from LP to Rt. Rev. James A. Pike RE: Mentions that he was given a doctorate of civil and cannon law by the University of New Brunswick some years ago. Says that he believes that it is worth while for Diane and Pike to continue on their vitamin program. Notes that his research is moving along, though they have not yet published anything. [Letter from LP to Pike, 3, 1969] [Letter from Pike to LP, 8, 1969] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1964-1969), Box #315, Folder #315.6]
• Letter from LP to the Gentlemen of Coutt's Bank RE: Describes the case of Oliver Benn, who was referred to LP by the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and suffered from a chronic headache lasting four years. Suggests that Benn stay in La Jolla for another month to continue investigating the cause of his headache, and concludes that Benn should need an additional $500 to be transferred in order for this to happen. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1966-1969), Box #78, Folder #78.4]
• Memorandum from Chief, Division of Research Grants, NIH, to Recipients of Public Health Service research grants awards. RE: Attaches the subject headings under which the research project will be described in the next index. Asks him to review it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: N: Organizational Correspondence (National Institute of Health-Grant Proposal and Materials): Box # 285 Folder #285.4]