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May 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: Market Basket amount $5 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Requests recommendation from LP for Dr. David Harker to help decide whether he should receive funding at Johns Hopkins for research assistants. [LP's reply to Weaver May 11, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Weaver does not think that Steinhardt's fellowship will be renewed to enable him to work at C. I. T. [LP' s letter to Weaver April 18, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]

May 3
  • Letter from G. N. Lewis to LP RE: Thanks LP for the picture of the water molecule, he plans to show it during his lecture in Philadelphia. [Filed under: G. N. Lewis Correspondence, Box #216, Folder #216.1]
  • Letter from Jimmy Vann to LP RE: Offers LP that opportunity to borrow a Lincoln-Zyphyr demonstrator car for use next weekend. [LP's reply: May 4, 1938] [Filed under: V: Correspondence, Box #427, Folder #427.1]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP recommends the paper by Kessiakoff and Harker on the "Calculation of the Ionization Constants of Inorganic Oxygen Acids from their Structures" be accepted for publication. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP urges the quick publication of a paper by R. B. Corey on the crystal structure of diketopiperazine. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. L. Misch RE: LP is sorry to say that at present there is no suitable opening in the Department of Chemistry. [Filed under: M: Correspondence, Box #255, Folder #255.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Arthur Hill, Department of Chemistry at Yale University, RE: Explains that he has been thinking a lot about his proposal to work in the Sterling Laboratory, but has decided that he would not leave CIT for Yale in the near future because of his recent appointment to Chairman of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at CIT and the work that he is doing there. [Letter from Hill to LP, 4-8-1938] [Letter from Hill to LP, 5-6-1938] [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005, 5.53]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Goldschmidt RE: Reports that he has just written to Miss. Misch telling her that he doesn't know of any positions available for her now in the United States but will be sure to keep her in mind for future openings. [Filed under: F: Correspondence, Box #136, Folder #136.19]
  • Note from David Stevenson to LP RE: Informs LP that he has been awarded a National Research Fellowship and requests to attend CIT. [LP's response: May 10, 1938] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377, Folder #377.8]
  • Research Notebook: "Proteins", Spring 1938. [includes notes on complementarity of antigens and antibodies] [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.001, Folder #1.3]

May 4

May 5
  • AHP writes cheque to: Teresa Lytle amount $3.60 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The Hoover Company amount $2.68 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Armand W. Kelly to LP RE: Kelly is very happy to learn that LP and Dr. Coryell are able to arrange to give a chemistry course at Deep Springs next year. Asks LP and the family to visit before May 27 if possible. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200, Folder #200.3]
  • Letter from M. L. Huggins to LP RE: Asks LP to serve as a member of a committee of the National Research Council on "The Application of X-rays to Chemistry and Chemical Technology." [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162, Folder #162.13]
  • Photo: Linda Pauling kneeling outdoors, wearing a white dress. "Mamnora / Linda 6 / May 1938." Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #586] [LP Photo Box, 1938i.1]

May 6
  • Letter from Arthur Hill, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Yale University, to LP, RE: Expresses his disappointment that LP does not feel he could come to Yale, but says that he understands LP's reasons. [Letter from LP to Hill, 5-3-1938] [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005, 5.50]
  • Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP gives a semi-favorable recommendation for David Harker, praising his ability but also warning against his tendency toward irresponsibility. He feels that Harker should get some assistance, but it should be limited until he proves himself. [Weaver's letter to LP May 2, 1938; Weaver's reply May 17, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]

May 7
  • LP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Jacinto Steinhart to LP RE: Explains to LP the work which he has completed and the discusses his most recent research, as he wishes to come to CIT during his appointment as a Research Fellow. [LP's reply: May 17, 1938] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377, Folder #377.8]

May 8
  • Note from W.L. Bragg to LP RE: asks LP of his impression of D.P. Mellor in regard to his work with him and the possibility of his work at Cambridge over the summer. [LP's reply: May 25, 1938] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #30, Folder #30.1]
  • Notes: Tentative Budget including Molecule-Structure Fund, Rockefeller Fund-Molecular Structure, Organic (hand-written) [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.037, Folder #37.8]

May 9
  • AHP writes cheque to: California Institute of Technology amount $85 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Pitzer and Warwick amount $8.86 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]

May 10
  • Letter from Franklin Offner to LP RE: Asks LP what kinds of opportunities are available at CIT for pursuing research in a biology or biophysics field. [LP's reply: May 17, 1938] [Filed under: O: Correspondence, Box #300, Folder #300.2]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: While LP feels that publication of the Communication by Dr's Pitzer and Kemp is unnecessary, he does not oppose its publication. [Letter from Lamb to LP May 4, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. David Stevenson, Princeton University, RE: Congratulating Stevenson on his National Research Fellowship. Is looking forward to his arrival around September 1st. [Stevenson's note: May 3, 1938] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377, Folder #377.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edward W. Hughes RE: LP reports that he is very anxious to get his book finished but is having trouble finding time to work on it. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #163, Folder #163.1]
  • Letter from LP to John Y. Beach, Princeton University, RE: tells Beach it is wise to stay at Princeton another year due to the prospects there and is wise to do as much work as possible. Is pleased that Stevenson received the National Research Fellowship and is looking forward to his coming. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #27, Folder #27.1]
  • Letter from LP to M. L. Huggins RE: Although he would like to accept the appointment of being on the committee LP regrets that he will not be able to attend the meeting and suggests finding another candidate. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162, Folder #162.13]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Armand W. Kelly RE: Is glad to hear that Dr. Coryell will be able to continue for another year at Deep Springs. Reports that since returning from Cornell things have been very hectic at CIT. [Filed under: K: Correspondence, Box #200, Folder #200.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Darrell Osborne RE: Asks if he would be willing to have his examination at 1:00 on Tuesday in order that the seminar be held afterwards. [Filed under: O: Correspondence, Box #300, Folder #300.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Aug RE: LP will be glad to have Dr. David Stevenson in the laboratory next year, and asks that she write to him giving him permission to come. [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377, Folder #377.8]
  • Letter from Robert S. Moore to LP RE: Moore asks LP if there will be room in the Athenaeum and if so how does apply for such an arrangement. [LP's reply: May 17, 1938] [Filed under: M: Correspondence, Box #255, Folder #255.5]
  • Letter from W. A. Noyes to Professors Clark, Fieser, Lind and Pauling RE: Discusses the publication of the "Catalog of Ring Systems used in Organic Chemistry," written by Professor Austin M. Patterson and Dr. L. T. Capell. Asks the Board to please vote on the acceptance of this book as a Monograph and also on the 15% royalty, using the enclosed form. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]
  • Research Notebook: "Proteins", Spring 1938. [includes notes on complementarity of antigens and antibodies] [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.001, Folder #1.3]

May 12
  • Letter from LP to Dr. R. C. Evans RE: Is glad to give him permission to reproduce the figure mentioned in his previous letter from his book on Crystal Chemistry. [Evan's letter: April 23, 1938] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112, Folder #112.5]
  • Letter from LP to G. N. Lewis RE: Sends a set of prints of halogen and alkali ions as he may be interested in them. [Filed under: G. N. Lewis Correspondence, Box #216, Folder #216.1]

May 13
  • Letter from LP to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, C. I. T. RE: Requesting authorization from the Executive Council to proceed with request to the Rockefeller Foundation to release $70,000 worth of pledged funds for the period of July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.037, Folder #37.8]
  • Letter from LP to the Executive Council, C. I. T. RE: LP recommends on behalf of the Council of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering that Dr. Lindsay Helmholz be reappointed Instructor in Chemistry for the year beginning July 1, 1938 with a salary of $1500 for the year. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]
  • Letter from LP to the Executive Council, C. I. T. RE: LP recommends that several appointments be made from the Rockefeller Fund. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]
  • Letter from LP to the Executive Council, C. I. T. RE: LP recommends to the Council that Dr. Edwin R. Buchman be appointed Research Associate in Organic Chemistry without stipend. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]
  • Note from Mrs. Rosco C. Ingalls to LP RE: Ingalls sends the belongings and keys of her son Chandler who died recently back to LP so that his locker may be opened. Thanks LP for his sincere sympathy. [Filed under: I: Correspondence, Box #185, Folder #185.3]

May 14
  • AHP writes cheque to: A. C. Vroman amount $8.24 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms amount $24.84 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $21.46 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Bode's amount $27.10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: City of Pasadena amount $19.37 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Dr. E. H. McMillan amount $5 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Ed. W. Hopkins, County Assessor amount $9 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: F. C. Nash Company amount $16.75 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Fortner and Loud amount $26.04 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Model Grocery Company amount $8.43 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Polytechnic Elementary School amount $50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Gas Company amount $19.66 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Southern California Telephone Company amount $3.40 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Standard Oil Company of California amount $14.48 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Switzer's, Inc. amount $52.45 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The New Yorker amount $7 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Union Oil Company of California amount $6.05 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $3.20 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Harold Hibbert to LP RE: Asks LP if there are any scholarships or instructorships available at this time as he would like to recommend Dr. S. M. Trister for such a post. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165, Folder #165.3]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Richard C. Tolman, C. I. T. RE: LP lists items included on the agenda for the Executive Council Meeting, especially re: appropriations of Rockefeller Fund monies. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]

May 15
  • Letter from E. W. Hughes to LP RE: In accordance with LP's request, Hughes plans not to leave until about July 1st. Suggests that if LP has finished the revisions and illustrations for the first few chapters that he send them in. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #163, Folder #163.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Rosco C. Ingalls RE: Thanks Mrs. Ingalls for sending the keys to CIT. [Filed under: I: Correspondence, Box #185, Folder #185.3]

May 16
  • AHP writes cheque to: Cash amount $5 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts to Members of the Committee on Nomenclature, etc. incl. LP RE: Enclosed letter from Leech concerning the nomenclature of ascorbic acid April 27, 1938. Requests opinion on two matters from members. [LP's reply May 31, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.008, Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph O. Hirschfelder RE: Is glad to hear that his molecular models are now on the market. LP is interested in buying twenty-five sets at $12.00 a piece to help with research. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #159, Folder #159.8]
  • Letter from Louis F. Flesser to Professor Noyes RE: Flesser votes that hey do not choose to publish Patterson and Capell's "Catalog of Ring Systems" as a Monograph. Goes on to discuss why he votes this way. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]
  • Notes, Reprint: The Future of the Crellin Laboratory, dedication of the Crellin Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena [LP Speeches 1938s.5]
  • Program: Dedication of the Crellin Laboratory of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology; LP to give address: "The Future of the Crellin Laboratory." [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #6.003, Folder #3.4]

May 17
  • Letter from Academic Registrar, University of London to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of April 8th and is sorry to learn that it will not be possible for him to lecture at the University. [Filed under: L: Correspondence, Box #230, Folder #230.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Jacinto Steinhart to LP RE: Explains that he has been very interested in his recent papers on the properties of proteins. However, due to the lack of funds he will not be able to offer him an appointment as a Research Fellow. [Steinhart's letter: May 7, 1938] [Filed under: S: Correspondence, Box #377, Folder #377.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. B. E. Warren RE: LP asks Warren to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around MIT during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. P. Smyth RE: LP asks Smyth to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around Princeton during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. Bright Wilson, Jr. RE: LP asks Wilson to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around Harvard during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. Bright Wilson, Jr. RE: LP asks Wilson to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around MIT during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frederick G. Keyes RE: Asks Keyes to please show Mr. Mellor around MIT when he arrives. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. A. Anderson RE: thanks Anderson and Dr. Johnson for their assistance in the dedication ceremony in the Crellin. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, Folder #12.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Y. Beach RE: LP asks Beach to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around Princeton during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. M. J. Buerger RE: LP asks Buerger to please show Mr. D. P. Mellor around MIT during his visit. [Filed under: M: Individual Correspondence, Box #246, Folder #246.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Will S. Thompson RE: In answer to his letter to Professor Millikan, LP regrets to say that there are no openings in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at CIT. [Filed under: T: Correspondence, Box #410, Folder #410.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Franklin Offner RE: LP is interested to learn that he is taking his Ph. D. In Biophysics and believes that CIT is reasonably well equipped for work on the physical chemical properties of nerves. LP mentions the names of Professor Wiersman and Dr. Van Harraveld who carry on this type of work. [Offner's letter: May 10, 1938] [Filed under: O: Correspondence, Box #300, Folder #300.2]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Robert S. Moore RE: LP informs him to write to Miss Bessie Little, Athenaeum regarding arrangements to stay there. [Moore's letter: May 10, 1938] [Filed under: M: Correspondence, Box #255, Folder #255.5]
  • Letter from M. C. Neuburger to LP RE: Explains to LP that he wishes to emigrate to the United States and asks LP for help in finding him a job as either a chemist or researcher. [LP's reply: May 31, 1938] [Filed under: N: Correspondence, Box #287, Folder #287.5]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments on Dr. David Harker. [LP's letter to Weaver May 11, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]
  • Notes entitled "Description." Handwritten note by LP: "Legal description of property of Linus Pauling, at 3500 E. Fairpoint Street. Go north from Foothill on Sierra Madre Villa Ave; turn right at Fairpoint Street; the property is on the south side of the east end of Fairpoint." [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.034, 34.24]
  • Research Notebook: "Proteins", Spring 1938. [includes notes on complementarity of antigens and antibodies] [Filed under LP Science: Box #6.001, Folder #1.3]

May 18
  • AHP writes cheque to: Sanitary Laundry amount $3.55 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: "A Study of Some Reactions Between Dry Inorganic Salts. IV" by H. L. Link and L. J. Wood was submitted to another referee because the authors requested so after receiving an unfavorable recommendation from LP. However, the second referee felt the same as LP about the MS and Lamb would like LP's opinion before he contacts the authors again. [LP's reply June 1, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, Director of the Natural Sciences, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP requests that $70,000 of grant money be released to C. I. T. for the year July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.037, Folder #37.8]
  • Telegram from Warren Weaver, Director of the Natural Sciences, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Weaver needs budget recommendation for the Rockefeller Fund for the last spring Trustee meeting early next week. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #1.031, Folder #31.1]

May 19
  • LP writes cheque to: Frank J. Miller, Inc. amount $100 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • LP writes cheque to: Paul K. Ross amount $47 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society to LP RE: Requests that LP review "Dielectric Properties of Acetylenic Compounds. X. Equipment for Measuring Dielectric Constants of Gases, etc." bu Grieger and Wenzke which the Journal is reluctant to publish because of the lukewarm recommendation from Dr. Smyth. [LP's reply June 1, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from G. H. Cartledge to LP RE: Asks LP if he will be interested in one of the theses just completed by one of his students. They have found the trifluotriammine cobalt salt to be still diamagnetic whereas the hexafluo is paramagnetic. Wishes LP the best of luck on his book. [Filed under LP Correspondence, Box #74, Folder #74.6]
  • Letter from W. A. Noyes to LP RE: Noyes has no reply from him about a Monograph proposed by Professor Lind on the subject of exchange on solid and liquid surfaces, asks LP for a reply. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]
  • Sale or Loan - Escrow Instruction from the Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles to LP and AHP. Handwritten note by LP: "We agree to and accept a building restriction imposed in the deed to file which provides that any residence erected on the above described property cost not less than $7000.00." [Filed under LP Personal Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.034, 34.11]

May 20
  • AHP writes cheque to: Nellie Durby amount $2.25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from C. S. Marvel to Professor W. A. Noyes RE: Marvel presumes that many of Professor Fieser's arguments against the Patterson system of numbering rings are quite valid ones. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]
  • Letter from E. Humboldt to LP RE: Asks LP if there may be any openings in Research work or chemical work at CIT. Humboldt goes on to describe his educational and professional background. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165, Folder #165.3]
  • Letter from Lillian Kudner to LP RE: Explains to LP that on April 25th, Professor Wilson sent his list of corrections for the new printing of the "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics." Wilson had stated that he was referring to LP for two additional points and thus they have been waiting for LP's report. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1935b, Folder 1935b.1]
  • Letter from R. C. Fuson to Professor W. A. Noyes RE: Fuson expresses a favorable opinion and suggests that they consider publishing Paterson and Capell's work. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Requests LP's opinion on the competence and importance of a study by Karl F. Herzfeld on the absorption spectrum of pyrrole. [LP's reply to Weaver May 26, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]

May 21
  • AHP writes cheque to: Cash amount $10 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Joseph O. Hirschfelder to LP RE: Is glad to learn that LP likes the molecular models of the Stuart type. Informs LP that he wrote Fisher this morning and is sure they will not charge $12.00 for such large order. [Filed under: H: Individual correspondence, Box #159, Folder #159.8]

May 22
  • Letter from W. A. Noyes to Dr. Egloff RE: Informs Egloff that many members of the Board are doubtful about accepting his work as a monograph. Noyes will take up his question of publishing his table of Physical Constants of Hydrocarbon immediately. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]

May 23
  • AHP writes cheque to: Wesley Unfried amount $4.80 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • LP writes cheque to: Frank J. Miller, Inc. amount $1566.86 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Hughes RE: Informs LP that he will not send any of the chapters to him until the book is nearly finished. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #163, Folder #163.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dwight C. Carpenter RE: LP comments on the expression Carpenter derived based on the earlier suggestions of LP. [Carpenter's letter May 23, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor T. R. Hogness RE: LP is pleased to learn that Professor Franck will work as Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Chicago. Regrets however that he does not have any man to recommend for the assistantship with him. Explains that he plans to make a vigorous attack on protein problems during the coming year. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #162, Folder #162.5]
  • Letter from R. L Shriner to Professor Noyes RE: Shriner is in favor of publishing the material on nomenclature of organic ring systems. Shriner goes on to discuss the following points of interest. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]

May 24

May 25
  • Letter from Karl F. Herzfeld to LP RE: Explains to LP that he has made an application to the Rockefeller Foundation for a grant of $1200 to pay Dr. Skylar as his assistant for next year. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165, Folder #165.3]
  • Letter from LP to E. C. Barrett, C. I. T. RE: LP requests that Mr. Erwin Baumgarten be given permission to register for summer research in chemistry this year (26 units) without payment of tuition as he will serve as Dr. Coryell's assistant. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Lillian Kudner, Editorial Secretary, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. RE: LP reports that he has no further corrections to add to the lists which Professor Wilson have already sent in preparation for the new printing of "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics." LP goes on to ask if during printing they could prepare two copies with blank sheets interleaved for both himself and Professor Wilson. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1935b, Folder 1935b.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr. RE: LP agrees with the comments and corrections to the new edition. Goes on to say...that he has only one more chapter to write in his Baker Lectures book and plans to get that finished soon. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #438, Folder #438.5]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J. Papish RE: Asks for Papish's opinion on a possible second edition of his book The Nature of the Chemical Bond. LP has only one more chapter to complete for his book and hopes to have the manuscript in the Hughes hands next month. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1939b, Folder 1939b.2]
  • Letter from LP to W.L. Bragg RE: recommends that D.P. Mellor work a Cambridge over the summer to gain more experience when he travels back to Australia and continues his work there. Also, congratulates his on Bragg's appointment as Director of the Cavendish Laboratory. [Bragg's letter May 8, 1938] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #30, Folder #30.1]
  • Note from Howard J. Lucas to LP RE: Costs of lab ware and fellowship appointments. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.3]

May 26
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society RE: LP submits three papers for publication: "Crystal Structure of Cesium Aurous Auric Chloride, Cs2AuAuCl6, and Cesium Argentous Auric Chloride, Cs2AgAuCl6" by LP and Elliott; "The Molecular Structure of Arsenious Oxide, As4O6, Phosphorus Trioxide, P4O6, Phosphorus Pentoxide, P4O10, and Hexamethylene Tetramine, (CH2)6N4, by Electron Diffraction" by Hampson and Stosick; "The Electron Diffraction Investigation of the Molecular Structures of (1) Phosphorus Oxytrichloride, Oxydichlorofluoride, Oxychlorodifluoride, Oxytrifluoride, Fluoriodichloride, Pentafluoride, and Triflourodichloride, and of (2) Disilane, Trichlorosilane, and Hexachlorodisilane" by Brockway and Beach. [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.002, Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Joseph O. Hirschfelder RE: Thanks Hirschfelder for taking up his request with the Fisher Scientific Company. [Filed under: H: Individual Correspondence, Box #159, Folder #159.8]
  • Letter from LP to Professor I. I. Rabi RE: LP has called the Athenaeum to reserve a room for the summer but has found out they will be unable to reserve it so far in advance. LP looks forward to seeing him in June. [Rabi's letter: May 24, 1938] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #325, Folder #325.1]
  • Letter from LP to Warren Weaver, Director, The Natural Sciences-Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP feels that the Prof. Herzfeld's research problem is very important and merits support. LP has just received notice that Todd will not be returning to C. I. T. but will remain in England. [Weaver's letter to LP May 20, 1938; Weaver's reply to LP May 31, 1938] [Filed under LP Science: Box #14.038, Folder #38.6]

May 28
  • AHP writes cheque to: Harold Unfried amount $3.80 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.014, Folder #2]
  • LP Research Notebook, RNB 09 RE: Electron diffraction data-Methyl Cyanide
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. B. Wilson RE: LP submits an article by Professor Stock, "A Tarsiid Primate and Mixodectid from the Poway Eocene, California" for publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. [Filed under: W: Individual Correspondence, Box #438, Folder #438.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E. Humboldt RE: LP regrets to inform Humboldt that there will be no suitable opportunity for him to join the staff at CIT as appointment of staff has already been made for next year. [Filed under: H: Correspondence, Box #165, Folder #165.3]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. A. Noyes RE: LP apologizes however, he cannot find in his correspondence files a letter pertaining to Lind's proposal of a Monograph on the subject of exchange on solid and liquid surfaces. [Filed under: N: Individual Correspondence, Box #279, Folder #279.4]

May 30
  • Note from A. R. Todd to LP RE: Thanks LP for his kindness during his stay in Pasadena and his generous job offer to work at CIT. However, he regrets to say that he will be unable to accept, although that was his plan, because he was just offered the Chair Chemistry and Directorship of the Chemical Laboratories in Manchester-an offer he cannot pass up. [Filed under: T: Individual Correspondence, Box #407, Folder #407.6]

May 31