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July
  • LP Books: Found in Transactions of the Faraday Society, a review of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (with Applications to Chemistry), written by LP and E. Bright Wilson. McGraw Hill Publishing Company. [Filed under: LP Books, 1935b.1]
  • LP Research Notebooks, RNB 07 RE: Al(PO3)3. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: Research Notebook 7: 040]

July 1

July 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: A. H. Shaw amount $1.30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Edward W. Hopkins, County Assessor amount $8.37 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Katharine Putnam amount $85 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • Letter from G. W. Stewart to LP RE: encloses the manuscript with a copy of the accompanying letter of transmittal. Thanks LP for his help in this matter. [LP's letter: June 26, 1936, LP's letter: July 6, 1936] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377.6]
  • Letter from Robert A. Millikan to LP RE: Informs LP that they will most certainly find some way to get Brockway to the meeting of the American Chemical Society at Princeton. [Filed under: LP Correspondence, Millikan, Robert, Box #247.1]

July 6
  • Letter from Gerald Wendt to LP RE: Wendt acknowledges the return of the manuscripts by Timmermans and Duffet. Thanks LP for his study and comments made. [Filed under C: Organizational Correspondence: Box #70.5]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP believes the paper by Leighton and Ogg on the energy of dissociation of ammonia seems to be worthy of publication but believes it should be submitted to someone working in the field for review. [LP Science Box 14.002, Folder 2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles M. Schwartz RE: LP explains that he is answering his letter to Professor Noyes, as he died about a month ago. Regrets to say that there are no openings at CIT for the coming year, however, he is very interested to see his work with Beevers on nickel sulfate heptahydrate. [Schwartz's letter: June 30, 1936] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box 377.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John Arthur Wilson RE: Thanks Wilson for sending the reprint of his new paper and emphasizes that he didn't mean to say that his work with tanning is unimportant. [Filed under: W: Correspondence, Box #443.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor G. W. Stewart RE: was glad to read the revised version of the manuscript, and has no suggestions for it. [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor George S. Parks to LP RE: LP reports that at this time there is nothing that he can offer for Dr. Ferry but agrees it is important to keep him in academic work. There is a slight possibility that a freshman chemistry teacher will be needed and LP will keep him in mind. [Parks' letter: June 30, 1936] [Filed under: P: Correspondence, Box #321.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Harold C. Urey, Editor Journal of Chemical Physics RE: LP submits a manuscript, The Diamagnetic Anistropy of Aromatic Molecules, to be published in the Journal of Chemical Physics. [Filed under: Urey, Harold: Reprints, Correspondence, Box #419.1]

July 7
  • Letter from George Hillenbrand to Mrs. Lassiter RE: Explains that one hundred sheets of stock like the enclosed sample will cost $5.35 and will make 800 card, two hundred sheets will cost $10.70 and will make 1600 cards. [Lassiter's reply: July 9, 1936] [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]
  • Letter from William E. Vaughan to LP RE: Vaughn explains that he has instituted a claim against the Express Company for the damage to the sample. He asks LP to preserve the packing material as the company will probably want to investigate. [LP's letter: July 1, 1936, LP's reply: July 11, 1936] [Filed under: V: Individual Correspondence, Box #425.3]

July 8
  • AHP writes cheque to: A. C. Vroman amount $2.32 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Arroyo Poultry Farm amount $1.76 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $7.64 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Dr. E. H. McMillan amount $18 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: F. C. Nash amount $3.61 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation amount $5.01 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Model Grocery Company amount $17.85 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: National Academy of Sciences amount $10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Telephone Company amount $3.48 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company of California amount $3.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: T. W. Mather Company amount $10.36 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • Letter from John D. Ferry to LP RE: Asks LP if there are any positions available for work and teaching at CIT. [Filed under: F: Correspondence, 1936, Box #128.2]
  • Notes on the structure of Te(OH)6 [LP Science Box 3.003, Folder 23]

July 9
  • Handwritten note from Albert Padovani to LP and E. Bright Wilson, RE: Tells them that he has been busy reading their book, "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics," and would like to express his appreciation for their work. [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Box #2.039, Folder #39.105]
  • Letter from G. A. Beever and H. Lipson to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of June 19th, and has enclosed two sample Fourier Strips and an explanation on how they work. Also included is the approximate prices for a set of strips. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.3, file: (B: Correspondence 1936)]
  • Letter from Marjorie Lassettre to Mr. George Hillenbrand RE: Reports that a lighter weight stock will do and wonders as to the price for them to be printed in blue. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]

July 10
  • Note from David Harker to LP RE: Informs LP of a new drafting machine for only $12.00 that may be helpful when calculating structure factors. [LP's reply: July 14, 1936] [Harker's next letter: July 18, 1936] [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #151.10]

July 11
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount $17.09 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Vaughan RE: Explains that he will be keeping the packing materials for investigation and that Brockway has suggested the next sample be sent suspended in a cradle in the center of the box, as are x-ray tubes. [Vaughn's letter: July 7, 1936, Vaughn's reply: July 24, 1936] [Filed under: V: Individual Correspondence, Box #425.3]
  • Notes on the structure of Te(OH)6 [LP Science Box 3.003, Folder 23]

July 13

July 14
  • Letter from LP to Chancellor Frederick M. Hunter RE: Due to his sincere interest in the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State College, LP offers a few suggestions as to the development of the department. LP believes that Professor John Fulton is inadequate for the job of head of the department because he has done little if any scientific work himself. He goes on to suggest that Dr. Paul H. Emmett be a good candidate for the position. [Hunter's reply: July 21, 1936] [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]
  • Letter from LP to Chancellor Frederick M. Hunter, University of Oregon, RE: Recommending Professor Roger Williams as successor as the head of the chemistry department at the University of Oregon. [Filed under: Williams, Roger, J. Box #436.1]
  • Letter from LP to Donald H. Andrews RE: Congratulates Andrews on his selection as the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Director of the Chemistry Laboratory at Johns Hopkins. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Harker RE: Thanks Harker for the information about the inexpensive drafting machines and informs him that a machine has already been purchased. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #151.10]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. A. Millikan RE: LP congratulates him on his recent election as University Lecturer in Physiology. LP encloses reprints of two recent magnetic papers for Millikan. [Filed under: M: Correspondence, Box #255.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. John A Fleming RE: Thanks Fleming for inviting him to take part in the Second Washington Conference on Theoretical Physics. [Filed under: F: Correspondence, 1936, Box #128.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Roger Williams RE: Informs Williams that he has written to Chancellor Hunter and hopes that it will do some good for the Chemistry Department at OAC. Also, LP suggests that Dr. Paul Emmett work as a professor there. [Filed under: Williams, Roger, J. Box #436.1]
  • Letter from to John A. Lapham RE: LP thanks Lapham for inviting him to be a part of the Second Washington Conference on Theoretical Physics which he found to be very enjoyable but goes on to suggest a few changes in order to make the discussions more scientific. Thanks Lapham for sending prints of the photographs of the participants in the Conference. [Filed under: L: Correspondence, Box #230.2]

July 17
  • AHP writes cheque to: C. J. Gould amount $16 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • Letter from C.K. Ingold, University of London, University College, to LP, RE: Informs LP that the University of London would like to have him as Chair of Chemistry once F.C. Donnan retires. Discusses the details of the position, the staff, and climate of London. [Letter from LP to Ingold, 8-29-1936] [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005.33]

July 18
  • Letter from David Harker to LP RE: Thanks LP for sending the reprints and asks if LP could give him Patterson's address. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #151.10]

July 20
  • Letter from H. L. Johnston to LP RE: Regrets to learn that LP will be unable to come to Princeton in January but informs him of some of the expenses in case that Brockway is able to attend. [Filed under: J: Individual Correspondence, Box #190.2]
  • Letter from J. O. Halford to LP RE: Asks LP if they could meet Monday or Tuesday of next week to discuss any recommendations for the position opening up at the University of Michigan due to Professor Bates untimely resignation. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]
  • Letter from Robert J. Dery to LP RE: Would like to take advantage and work with LP as a graduate student however, will not be able to afford living expenses and thus would need a job to cover that. If possible, he asks LP to help him out in any way possible. Explains that he is also applying for N. Y. A. Work at the Institution. [LP's reply: July 30, 1936] [Filed under D: Correspondence, 1936-1959, Box #98.1]

July 21
  • Letter from Frederick M. Hunter, Chancellor to LP RE: Thanks LP for his suggestions regarding the Chemistry Department. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]
  • Letter to LP from Dr. F.J. Allen RE: inquiring on behalf of A.G. Oblad, about what opportunities the school extends to post-doctorate visitors. [Letter from LP to F.J. Allen July 27, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.1]

July 22
  • Letter from LP to Professor Halford RE: LP is happy to meet with Halford Monday or Tuesday of next week, for lunch to discuss the job opening in his department. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]

July 24

July 25
  • AHP writes cheque to: Clara Gilchrist amount $7.65 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Edwin Porter amount $16 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]

July 27
  • Letter from James S. Sturdivant to Braun. Corp. RE: Asks for a quote on several sieves and accessories. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. F.J. Allen, Purdue University RE: post-doctorate student, Oblad, is interested in attending lectures and collaborating in some of the researches already under way at Purdue after graduating. [Letter from Dr. F.J. Allen to LP July 21, 1936] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Messrs. Beevers and Lipson RE: Thanks them for the Fourier strips and wishes to order a set of uncut strips. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.3)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Howard A. Redfield RE: LP thanks him for allowing Mr. Hillenbrand to use his plate in preparing some triangular cross-section paper. [Filed under: R: Correspondence, Box #340.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Bjerrum RE: LP asks that Bjerrum advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Bjorkeson RE: LP asks that Bjorkeson advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Bohr RE: LP asks that Bohr advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Bronsted RE: LP asks that Bronsted advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Debye RE: Asks that Debye advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under Debye, Peter, 1930-1950, Box #90.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Goldschmidt RE: Offers to advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit to CIT. [Filed under: G: Individual Correspondence, Box #136.19]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Lennard-Jones RE: LP asks that Jones advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Siegbahn RE: LP asks that Siegbahn advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Sommerfeld RE: Asks Sommerfeld to please advise Dr. G. W. Wheland during his visit. [Filed under: Sommerfeld, Arnold: Reprints, Correspondence, Box #366.1]
  • Letter from Marjorie Lassettre to Mr. Hillenbrand RE: Explains she has received the triangular cross-sectional paper and it is just right for their needs. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165.1]

July 28
  • LP writes cheque to: Dr. James E. Bell amount $80 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.013, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Harold C. Urey to LP RE: Asks LP to make any recommendations for an instructorship to fill the Department of Chemistry this fall. [LP's reply: August 26, 1936] [Filed under: Urey, Harold: Reprints, Correspondence, Box #419.1]
  • Note from David Harker to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and apologizes that the information regarding the drafting machine did not reach him sooner. Encloses the American Institute of Physics bill for the publication of an article. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #151.10]

July 29

July 30