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Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, 1873-2013

08. Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas and Other Recognitions. 1914-2010, undated.

The multitude of medals, citations, diplomas and other recognitions awarded to Linus Pauling are cataloged in this section. Included are the nearly fifty honorary doctorates received by Pauling during his lifetime. Prominent items include Pauling's two Nobel medals, the Lenin Peace Prize medal, the M.V. Lomonosov medal and the National Medal of Science. In addition, correspondence and other background materials related to the awarding of specific honors have been interfiled in tandem with the actual physical awards.


73 boxes

Boxes 1955h - 1963h2 (Page: 31 - 40)



1955h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1955. 6 folders
1955h.1.
Delhi University Chemical Society, Certificate of Appreciation. [Awarded to Linus and Ava Helen Pauling]. January 31, 1955. View Item
1955h.2.
Indian Chemical Society, Correspondence indicating honorary fellowship. March 30, 1955. View Item
1955h.3.
San Juan Bautista, Puerto Rico, Certificate of honorary citizenship. May 6, 1955. View Item
1955h.4.
Citizens Committee to Preserve American Freedoms, Scroll of Friendship, [Two certificates, one with signatures]. June 4, 1955. View Item
1955h.5.
Université de l'État à Liège, Diplôme honorifique de Docteur en Sciences, [Diploma] Medal. [Includes correspondence]. July 5, 1955. View Item
1955h.6.
The Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Diploma, Doctor of Science, honoris causa, Programs. [Includes correspondence, program, newspaper article]. October 8, 1955. View Item

1956h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1956. 5 folders
1956h.1.
John Phillips Memorial Award, Medal, American College of Physicians, Program. April 18, 1956. View Item
1956h.2.
Medaglia Amedeo Avogadro, [Medal] Accademia Nazionale Dei XL, Certificate, Commemorative materials. June 6, 1956. View Item
1956h.3.
Societé Chimica Italiana, Rome, Italy, Medal, Certificate of Membership. June 7, 1956. View Item
1956h.4.
The President of the Republic of Italy, Rome, Italy, Assumption of the title "Grande Ufficiale," Certificate. July 19, 1956. View Item
1956h.5.
Thomas Addis Memorial Award, 1955, Medal, Los Angeles Chapter of the National Nephrosis Foundation. 1956. View Item
1956h.6.
L'Union Rationaliste, Paris, France. Correspondence indicating honorary membership. 1956. View Item

1957h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1957. 9 folders
1957h.1.
The American Association of Clinical Chemists, Certificates of Membership, Citation. March 5, 1957. View Item
1957h.2.
Académie Nationale de Médecine, Medal. [Includes correspondence]. May 28, 1957. View Item
1957h.3.
National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, Delegate to 16th Congress of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Certificate. June 19, 1957. View Item
1957h.4.
Pierre Fermat Medal, Académie des sciences inscriptions et belles lettres de Toulouse. [Introductory speech, speech by president included]. June 21, 1957. View Item
1957h.5.
City of Hope Medical Center, Award for Meritorious Service, Certificate. June 30, 1957. View Item
1957h.6.
Prix de Louis Pasteur, Medal, L'Institut Pasteur. July 9, 1957. View Item
1957h.7.
Das Deutsche Curatorium der Grotius-Stiftung, Grotius-Medaille, [Silver medal] Certificate. [Includes correspondence, program]. August 28, 1957. View Item
1957h.8.
Foundation Grotiana, Bene Merenti - De Propagando Ivre Centium, Pin. 1957. View Item
1957h.9.
Societe Chimique de France, Centennial Medal. 1957. View Item

1958h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1958. 11 folders
1958h.1.
Teachers Union of the City of New York, Teachers Union Annual Award, Certificate, Commemorative scrapbook. April 19, 1958. View Item
1958h.2.
Société de Chimie Physique, Correspondence indicating election as honorary member. May 14, 1958. View Item
1958h.3.
Chouinard Art Institute, Diploma, Doctor of Fine Arts. June 13, 1958. View Item
1958h.4.
Soviet Academy of Sciences, Certificate of Membership. [Includes correspondence, translation of correspondence]. June 20, 1958. View Item
1958h.5.
Women for Legislative Action, Trophy. [Includes correspondence]. June 1958. View Item
1958h.6.
Invitation to the Seventh World Conference of the World Association of Parliamentarians for World Government, Certificate. September 6-13, 1958. View Item
1958h.7.
United States Department of State, Brussels Universal and International Exhibition, Certificates of Recognition. [Includes correspondence]. October 1958. View Item
1958h.8.
The Chemical Society of Japan, Certificate of Membership. [Includes translation of certificate]. November 22, 1958. View Item
1958h.9.
Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskab, [The Royal Norwegian "Videnskabers" Society] Certificate of Membership, Medal. [Includes correspondence]. December 8, 1958. View Item
1958h.10.
Universitatis Litterariae Humboldtianae Berolinensis, [Humboldt University] Diploma, Doctoris Ornamenta et Honores Honoris Causa. December 15, 1958. View Item
1958h.11.
The Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Harvard University, Certificate of Membership. [Includes background material]. 1958. View Item

1959h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1959. 6 folders
1959h.1.
Reed College, Diploma, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, Recognition of Achievements. June 7, 1959. View Item
1959h.2.
National Academy of Lincei, Citation. [Includes correspondence]. October 13, 1959. View Item
1959h.3.
Hiroshima University, Medal. 1959. View Item
1959h.4.
Indian Chemical Society, Silver Jubilee Medal. 1959. View Item
1959h.5.
Oregon 100th Anniversary Celebration, Oregon Centennial Lecturer Certificate, Plaque. 1959. View Item
1959h.6.
Societas Europaea Studiis ad Haematologiam, Diploma, Medicinae Doctorem, [Honorary degree]. 1959. View Item

1960h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1960. 11 folders
1960h.1.
Chubu Nihon Shimbun Newspaper, Scroll, [Certificate of appreciation in Japanese] and Wooden Box. [Includes translation of scroll]. April 1960. View Item
1960h.2.
Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, Franklin L. Harris Lecturer, Certificate. May 17, 1960. View Item
1960h.3.
Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Benjamin Franklin Fellow, Certificate. [Includes correspondence, background material]. June 13, 1960. View Item
1960h.4.
Kaiserlich Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher, Certificate of Membership. [List of members included]. June 22, 1960. View Item
1960h.5.
Istituto Internazionale per lo Studio lo Sviluppo delle Relazioni Umane, Certificate of Membership. June 23, 1960. View Item
1960h.6.
Gran Fraternidad Universal fundación de la Ferriere, Diploma de honor, Caracas, Venezuela. July 1, 1960. View Item
1960h.7.
Southland Jewish Organization, Humanitarian Award, Plaque. [Includes correspondence]. July 1960. View Item
1960h.8.
American Rationalist Federation, Rationalist of the Year Award, Certificate. September 9, 1960. View Item
1960h.9.
Academia Mundi Scientiis et Litteris Dedita, [World Academy of Sciences and Letters] Certificate of Membership. December 24, 1960. View Item
1960h.10.
National Institute of Sciences of India, Honorary Fellow, Certificate, New Delhi, India. December 1960. View Item
1960h.11.
Henry the Navigator Medal, Portugal. 1960. View Item

1961h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1961. 7 folders
1961h.1.
Time Magazine, Man of the Year, Magazine article. January 2, 1961. View Item
1961h.2.
Le bureau du Conseil Municipal, La grande médaille de vermeil de la ville de Paris, [Medal] Certificate. April 22, 1961. View Item
1961h.3.
Université de Montpellier, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of the University of Montpellier. [Includes background material]. April 26, 1961. View Item
1961h.4.
Die Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien, Certificate of Membership. May 30, 1961. View Item
1961h.5.
American Humanist Association, Humanist of the Year, Plaque. 1961. View Item
1961h.6.
Lomonosov 250th Anniversary Medal, Porcelain tablet. [Includes correspondence]. 1961. View Item
1961h.7.
Louis Pasteur Medal. 1961. View Item

1962h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1962. 10 folders
1962h.1.
Sociedad Chilena de Quimica, Miembro de honor, Certificate. January 13, 1962. View Item
1962h.2.
Washington High School, Honorary high school diploma. [Includes correspondence]. June 14, 1962. View Item
1962h.4.
Women Strike for Peace, Janice Holland Peace Award, Certificate. [Awarded to Linus and Ava Helen Pauling, includes correspondence]. September 21, 1962. View Item
1962h.5.
International Gesellschaft für Nahrungs- und Vitalstoff-Forschung, Certificates of Membership. [Includes correspondence]. September 30, 1962. View Item
1962h.6.
IX Congreso Internacional de Hemtologia, Medal, Relieve del Dios Quetzalcoatl. September 1962. View Item
1962h.7.
Gandhi Peace Award, Promoting Enduring Peace, Inc., Certificate. [Includes correspondence]. November 1, 1962. View Item
1962h.8.
Rudolf Virchow Medal, The Rudolf Virchow Medical Society, New York, Certificate in Appreciation of Achievements. November 5, 1962. View Item
1962h.9.
L'Université Libre de Bruxelles, [Free University of Brussels] Diploma, Doctor of Science honoris causa, Medal. [Includes correspondence]. November 8, 1962. View Item
1962h.10.
United States Science Exhibit Medal. 1962. View Item

1963h.
Honors, Awards, Citations, Diplomas, and other recognitions of Linus Pauling. 1963. 6 folders
1963h.1.
Modern Medicine, Award for Distinguished Achievement, Certificate. [Includes commemorative booklet]. January 1, 1963. View Item
1963h.2.
Gustavus Adolphus College, Diploma, Doctor of Science, Booklet for the dedication of Nobel Hall. May 4, 1963. View Item
1963h.3.
La Asociacion de Profesionales Argentinos, Letter indicating Membership. August 23, 1963. View Item
1963h.4.
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Certificate of recognition. August 24, 1963. View Item
1963h.5.
San Gabriel College, Diploma, Honorary Doctor of World Law. [Includes programs, correspondence]. December 15, 1963. View Item
1963h.6.
Société de Biologie, [Paris, France] Correspondence indicating honorary membership. December 16, 1963. View Item
1963h.7.
Various peace organizations, Certificate of Appreciation. December 29, 1963. View Item
1963h.8.
National Academy of Sciences, Centennial Medal, [Gold original, bronze copy]. 1963. View Item

1963h2.
Materials re: Nobel Peace Prize, 1963. 1963. 11 folders
1963h2.1.
Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament, Nobel Prize for Peace for 1962, Medal, Certificate. December 10, 1963. View Item
1963h2.2.
Materials re: Nobel Trip. 1963.
1963h2.3.
Nobel Peace Prize Lecture. 1963.
1963h2.4.
Notes for Nobel Lecture. 1963.
1963h2.5.
Correspondence: M. S. Arnoni, re: Nobel Lecture. 1963.
1963h2.6.
Materials re: 1962 Nobel Peace Prize. 1963-1964.
1963h2.7.
Materials re: Nobel Lecture Publication. 1963-1964.
1963h2.8.
Nobel Peace Prize, Response by Linus Pauling. 1963.
1963h2.9.
Nobel Peace Prize, Response by Gunnar Jahn. 1963.
1963h2.10.
Assorted Materials re: Nobel Peace Prize. 1963.
1963h2.11.
Handmade Flyer: "Biology Division Coffee Hour for Dr. and Mrs. Pauling, Tuesday December 3, 3 P.M., Alles Patio". 1963.