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Image of Hager and Pauling taken on occasion of Pauling's receipt of the Richard C. Tolman Medal, granted by the American Chemical Society at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California.

In this interview with biographer Thomas Hager, Linus Pauling discusses his experiences and academic work during the 1930s and 1940s. He explains that in the 1930s, funding primarily came from the Rockefeller Foundation and that science departments…

This interview between Linus Pauling and biographer Thomas Hager begins with a discussion of Pauling’s interest in science fiction. Pauling explains that he first started reading science fiction novels when he was a child and that he still…

Pauling begins the interview by discussing his trip to Africa in 1959, during which he spent time with Albert Schweitzer. He comments on his interactions with Schweitzer, which included discussions about the peace process, nuclear testing, and…

In this interview, Linus Pauling discusses his political views and activities during and after World War II. The session begins with a discussion of Pauling's life during World War II, including his understanding of the Nazis and his work with…

Hager begins the interview with the topic of the final days and death of Arthur A. Noyes. Pauling shares some of his thoughts on the death, his then assumptions about succeeding Noyes, and becoming Chairman of the Division of Chemistry and Chemistry…

This interview with biographer Thomas Hager revolves around Pauling’s return to Caltech after his time as a Guggenheim Fellow, his transition to Assistant Professor, his second trip to Europe, and his work on the chemical bond. Pauling recounts…

This interview with biographer Thomas Hager focuses on Pauling’s transition from Caltech student to Guggenheim Fellow in Munich, Germany, and his work there. Ava Helen accompanied him during this 1926-1927 fellowship. They begin with detailed…

This interview with biographer Thomas Hager focuses primarily on Pauling’s life as a graduate student at The California Institute of Technology. OAC Department of Chemistry Professors Floyd Rowland and John Fulton and their influence on his…

In this interview, biographer Thomas Hager asks Pauling what he believes his most important contributions have been. Pauling lists four areas of work from his lifetime: the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, his research on vitamin C, the nature of the…