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October
  • A theory of the structure and process of formation of antibodies. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 62 (October 1940): 2643-2657. Written by: LP. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1940p.2]
  • Article: “Linus Pauling”, The Hexagon, (Alpha Chi Sigma) Vol. XXXI, No. 1, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.6]
  • Bank Statement: Account balance: $606.18. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Federal Union World, Vol 2 No 10. From Our “Loyal Opposition” [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.5]
  • General Reprint: "A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies," by LP. Reprinted from the Journal of the American Chemical Society, 62, 2643 (1940). LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Magazine Article and Photos: “Appreciation”, The Hexagon, (Alpha Chi Sigma) October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Magazine Article: “Linus Pauling: Sigma”, Hexagon of Alpha Chi Sigma, vol. 31, no.1, (October 1940):2. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1940n.4]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Given Chemistry Medal”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Honored by Chemical Society”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Honored with Nichols Medal”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbook, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “High Chemistry Honor Gained by Caltech's Prof. Linus Pauling”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Chemistry Medal Awarded to Dr. Pauling”, Publication Unknown, October 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
  • October financial report of Pasadena Chapter of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.007, Folder 7.1]
  • Preliminary Patent Application which outlines LP's device for a simple and effective instrument which measures the partial pressure of oxygen in a mixture of gases. Based on magnetic susceptibility of molecular oxygen. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 16R, p. 38 RE: Notes re: device for determining partial pressure of oxygen.
October 1  (Chicago)
October 2  (Washington, D.C.)
October 3  (Washington, D.C.)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $4.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Handwritten notes by LP. Notes taken at the first NDRC meeting. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.027
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Encloses a manuscript by Davies. Is quite puzzled by it. Asks his opinion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas $4.00 + $1 cash of salary. 25 stilled up [?]” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
October 4  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from Eunice Thomas Miner, Executive Secretary, New York Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Reminds LP of letter of September 13th concerning membership. Wishes to know decision of LP. [Letter from LP to Miner October 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.7, File: (M: Correspondence 1940)]
  • Letter from Walter Gordy, Mary Hardin-Baylor College to LP RE: states that he is required to submit a plan of work, showing its scientific importance, relation to existing knowledge, facilities required, etc. for the National Research fellowship. He requests that LP read the plan and that he would greatly value LP's criticisms. Also that if LP does not approve, he shall be glad to rewrite the entire plan. [Letter from Gordy to LP August 17, 1940] [Letter from LP to Gordy October 23, 1940] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.3]
  • Propositions Submitted by Emil Burcik for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
October 5  (transit to Pasadena)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Athenaeum," $3.33. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Bode's," $3.69. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "C.J. Gould," $5.15. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Charles W. Lincoln," $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Dr. E.H. McMillan," $77.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mira Loma Water Co.," $5.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Nelson Mattress Co.," $25.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Standard Oil Co. of California," $2.89. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Federal Union Inc. Headquarters Bulletin No 5. A Real Service to Locals. [Filed under Publications re: Union Now/Federal Union, Inc., 1940-1941: Box # 5.009, Folder 9.6]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $3.33 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “C. J. Goulds” $5.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Charles le fincalm [?] Detroit” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash. Clothes for children” $13.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co. Water.”$5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Nelson Mattus Co. Bed?” $25.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Standard Oil” $2.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “[?] McMillor. Illness. Myself - !!” $77.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Rent of ½ mo salary.” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
October 6  (transit to Pasadena)
  • AHP writes cheque to "Arden Farms," $25.38. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Children's Home Society," $2.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Helms Bakeries," $2.66. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Rio Grande Oil, Inc." $14.01. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Southern Counties Gas Co.," $3.80[Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Arden Farms. Milk, etc” $25.38 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Bodes” $3.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Helms” $8.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Rio Grande. Gas” $1.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. C. Gas Co” $3.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque “Children home. ILL” $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.1]
October 7
October 8
October 9
October 10
October 11
  • AHP writes cheque to "H.G. Udell," $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Don Yost to LP RE: Requests travel expenses of $200 be given to him for the trip he will be making. Requests funds for side trips for research as well as his trip to Cambridge and Bloomington. [Letter from LP to Don M Yost October 12, 1940] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from Dr. Herman Kalckar to LP RE: Sends the revised article, thanking LP for his assistance. Expresses hope that it may still be published in the December issue of “Chemical Reviews.” [Letters from LP to Kalckar July 16, 1940, October 19, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests a check be made for Professor Yost for $191.35 to cover his railroad fare to Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bloomington, Indiana where he is to present invited papers on artificial radioactivity. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
October 12
  • AHP writes cheque to "Carlton," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from LP to Don M Yost RE: Notifies Mr. Yost of his request to Mr. Barrett to prepare a check for $191.35 for his fare to Cambridge and Bloomington but cannot provide more funds. [Letter from Don M Yost to LP October 11, 1940] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. D. Coolidge, General Electric Company. RE: Asks for advice on magnets. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from LP to Malcolm Dole RE: Regrets that Dr. Reuben Wood had to leave his position at Northwestern for a national defense project. Recommends Emil Burcik as a replacement, detailing his qualifications. [Letters from Dole to LP September 18, 1940, October 14, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.5, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. H.B. Hass, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, RE: Sends his opinions on the non-aromicity of cylco-octatetraene. [Letter from Hass to LP October 8, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. William A. Noyes, Noyes Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Agrees to review the manuscript by Harned and Owen for publication in the Monograph Series. [Letters from Noyes to LP October 9, 1940, to Harned, cc: LP October 18, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.4, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
  • Writes cheque to "L.D. Schleicher," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
October 14
  • Lecture notes for Ch 227a The Structure of Crystals lecture 2: The Structures of the Elements [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.5]
  • Letter from Arthur B.Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Has a 76 page manuscript by Kirkwood that is giving him some trouble. Asks his opinion of it. Is willing to publish it if recommended. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from E. J. Conklin, Executive Officer, to LP. RE: Informs him that the APS is unable to make the grant-in-aid for which he has applied. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Sends a book by Rademacher and Torplitz. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.16]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Herbert HG Nash RE: Asks if Mr. Nash is addressing the whole university about the attendance of seminars of if LP should send one out. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from Malcolm Dole to LP RE: Thanks him for the recommendation of Emil Burcik but responds that he is waiting for a response from Philip Gross, an Austrian Chemist currently in a refugee camp in England. [Letter from LP to Dole October 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.5, file:(D: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Price list for publications of Federal Union. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.6]
October 15
  • AHP writes cheque to "F.C. Nash," $13.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from Bert H. White, Vice-President, Liberty Bank of Buffalo to LP RE: Presents an inquiry from one of his industrial customers from their gratis Research Advisory Service, in which they plan to undertake a research program to find out how to make reclaiming neoprene commercially feasible, requests any non-confidential information on the processes used for reclaiming rubber from neoprene scrap, adds that they would be happy to reciprocate at any time. [Letter from LP to White October 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Erle Billings, Consultant, National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel, to LP RE: Writes to secure names and home addresses of those students who graduated from Caltech in 1940, as well as prospective candidates for 1941 to be included in the national roster. [Letter from LP to Billings, November 12, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.7, file:(B: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from James T Grady, American Chemical Society, News Service, Managing Editor to LP RE: Requests photograph and biographical information relating to scientific achievements. [Letter from Judith Rooke, LP Secretary to James T. Grady October 19, 1940] [Filed under Biographical Updates and Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Medal Awarded to California Chemist”, New York Times, October 15, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.10]
October 16
  • AHP writes cheque to "Mary Kawaguchi," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • AHP writes cheque to "Miss. G. Virginia Gallutz," $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter from LP to S. B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the manuscripts of Beach and Smyth to be satisfactory for preprints. Thinks that they are illsuited for publishing though. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from Prof. Everett S. Wallis, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University to LP RE: Expresses thanks for the warm reception when he visited the Institute, explains that he made inquiries about Dr. Bernstein's sudden departure and it involves sad problems among his family. Adds that Bernstein has been looking for employment since arriving in the East and believes he plans to work with Prof. Eyring in some government capacity, mentions that he did not appoint Bernstein to his research assistantship as did not think it fair under the circumstances.{Letter from LP to Wallis October 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Writes cheque to "A.A.A.S." $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal Savings and Loan Co.," $210.24. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Frank Aisawa," $34.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. E.W. Crellin," $80.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “AAAS?” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “First Federal Savings & Loan Co. Assn. Oct. 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Frank Aisawa. Gardening” $34.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mary Kawaguchi. Cash on” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. E.W. Crellin. Oct. 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque “Linus Jr. Dancing” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
October 17
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
October 18
  • AHP writes cheque to "Baxter-Northop Co.," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Letter [air mail] from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Discusses Hogness' plans to come to Pasadena, noting that he will arrive on November 1st and be staying with the Paulings. Mentions that he and AHP will take a trip to San Francisco from November 7-11. [Letter from LP to Hogness October 24, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
  • Letter from Goldie Darling to LP and Family RE: Talks about her family history, including relatives who traveled on the Oregon Trail wagon train, and a relative that is Chief Justice in England. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Assorted Pauling/Darling Materials, 1912-1994: Box #5.054, Folder 54.8]
  • Letter from Prof. William A. Noyes, Noyes Laboratory of Chemistry, University of Illinois, to Prof. Herbert B. Harned, Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, cc: LP RE: Requests he send the manuscript to LP who will then review for publication. [Letters from LP to Noyes October 12, 1940, December 3, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.4, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
  • Letter from William C. Boyd, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Boston University, to LP. RE: Requests a copy of LP's article “A Theory of the Structure and Process of Formation of Antibodies.” Asks if LP would be willing to look over a chapter of Boyd's book and make comments. Discusses his findings of the lattice theory, as they are different than what LP has found. [Letter from LP to Boyd November 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Serological Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.1]
October 19
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks for suggestions of top-notch candidates for Fellowships, and for general advice. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.16]
  • Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP to Mr. James T. Grady, American Chemical Society News Service, Managing Editor RE: Sends paragraphs describing LP's scientific achievements and a photograph. Paragraphs enclosed. [Letter from James T Grady to LP October 15, 1940] [Filed under Biographical Updates and Publications Bibliographies, 1940-1991: Box #5.005, Folder 5.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H Kalckar RE: Informs him he has sent the manuscript and the enclosed letter to W.A. Noyes, Jr. [Letter from LP to Kalckar November 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
  • Letter from LP to W.A. Noyes, Jr., Editor, Chemical Reviews RE: Submits Dr. Kalckar's manuscript for publication. [Letter from LP to Kalckar November 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box #70.5, file:(Chemical Reviews, 1936-1937, 1940, 1949-1951)]
October 21
  • Letter from Albert Schoenflies to LP RE: Describes the hardships he has endured during the past year, including stays at concentration camps. States he and his wife are looking to find a better life for their three children and asks if there is anything LP can do to help his sons. [Letter from LP to Dr. Albert Schoenflies January 28, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #358.1]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the paper by Mulliken a valuable one. Believes that it could be cut down to a third of its present length. Recommends parts to omit. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Note from Dr. Bruce L. Hicks to LP RE: Discusses a recent paper by Bastick, Heath and Ibbs concerning thermal diffusion and viscosity experiments with water and carbon dioxide. [Letter from LP to Hicks November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.5, file:(H: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Note from Prof. Herbert S. Harned, Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, Yale University, to LP RE: Informs him that he has sent the manuscript “The Physical Chemistry of Electrolytic Solutions.” [Letter from LP to Harned November 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.13, file:(Harned, Herbert)]
October 22
  • Letter from Harris M. Chadwell, Technical Aide to the N. D. R. C., to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of LP's letter. Has taken necessary steps for the contract between N. D. R. C. and Caltech. Outlines the pay for the work. [Letter from LP to Conant January 9, 1940, Letter from LP to Chadwell November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Director, Committee on Scientific Aids of Learning, to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, Caltech, RE: Sends a $2000 check for the second, and final, installment of the $4000, which was reduced from the original $6500. [Shipping Slip October 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Recommends that the manuscript by Dr. Hildebrand not be published. Gives reasons. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett RE: Recommends Mr. Alf. Reims be given no salary check on October 31, 1940 and his appointment be continued until June 30, 1941 at $110 per month. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Hugo Theorell, Medicinska Nobelinstitutet, Biokemiska Avdelningen, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his work getting the manuscript published. Discusses a few finer points on the corrections made by LP. Note in bottom, right-hand margin: “My friend Dr. Niemann would probably like it better that way!” [Letters from LP to Prof. Hugo Theorell September 26, 1940, February 22, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.2]
  • Shipping Slip from International Business Machines Corp., Electric Accounting Machine Div., to Caltech. Handwritten in Incoming column: “Punched card fund. Signed for by Vernon Schomaker.” Handwritten in Outgoing column: “170697 Ribbon.” [Letters from LP to Prof. Carleton C. Murdock October 10, 1940, from Irvin Stewart to Mr. Edward C. Barrett October 22, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #368.6]
October 23
October 24
  • Letter [air mail] from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Recommends that he get of the train at Lamanda Park at 7:30 am Sunday and have breakfast at the Paulings'. Adds that he will not schedule any lectures for Hogness until he arrives. Mentions that Hogness' talk will fit well with the current biological seminars. [Letter from LP to Hogness October 18, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
  • Letter from RA Millikan to LP RE: Thanks LP for $10 donation for Hale bust. [Letter from RA Millikan to LP October 23, 1940] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from V. Bush, Chairman of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP. Appoints LP as a member of Section L-4 in Division B, of which Dr. Conant is Chairman. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004
  • Writes cheque to "R. Woodruff," $1.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to "R.A. Miller," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “R. A. Millikan - cont to bust of George Ellery Hale” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “R. Woodruff. 2 mo. Star News.” $1.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
October 25
  • Freshman Chemistry Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.6]
  • Letter from Edwin T. Reed, Editor of Publications, Oregon State System of Higher Education to LP RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Nichols medal and award. [Letter from LP to Reed October 29, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298.2, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Little, Athenaeum RE: States that all the research assistants should be eligible for Athenaeum membership. [Also hand-written copy of letter] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Caltech Savant Wins Chemical Society Award”, Pasadena (California) Post, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Chemical Society Award”, New York Herald Tribune, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.10]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling Wins Chemical Society Award”, New York Herald Tribune, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.9]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Wins Medal”, Oregon State University (Corvallis) Daily Barometer, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Nichols Medal Awarded to California Chemist”, New York Times, October 25, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.7]
October 26
  • Letter from Curtis G. Benjamin to LP RE: Benjamin reports that he was delighted to see the announcement stating that LP had won the William H. Nichols Medal. [LP's reply: November 1, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Victor K. LaMer, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols Medal. Asks him to tell AHP that the meeting will be held at the Hotel Pennsylvania. [Letter from LP to LaMer November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.4, file:(LaMer, Victor K.)]
  • Postal Telegraph to LP from Frank L. Ballard President, OSC, RE: Congratulates LP for receiving the award of the Nichol Medal for his work in theoretical chemistry. [LP reply: November 5, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
  • Telegram from Frank Aydellotte to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols Medal. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
October 27
  • Note from Dr. Michael Heidelberger, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, RE: Congratulates LP on receiving the Nichols medal. Comments on LP's antibody paper appearing in the October JACS and notes that Pappenheimer, an immunochemist, may write LP concerning his theory. Hopes that AHP has fully recovered, and to see them both in March. [Letter from LP to Heidelberger June 21, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #153.3, file:(Heidelberger, Michael)]
October 28
  • Letter from B. M. Schey to LP RE: States his idea of using “thermite as an ingredient in a paint to prevent the formation of ice on areoplanes.” States he has presented the ideas to {rpf Bares of McGill University, and the U.S. Bureau of Standards, and inquires about the chemistry necessary to make thermite usable for this purpose. [Letter from LP to Mr. B. M. Schey November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1940), #377.10]
  • Letter from D. Maxwell Teague, Children's Fund of Michigan, to LP RE: Describes his past education and experience. Asks what LP would recommend for further education towards a doctorate. [Letter from LP to D. Maxwell Teague November 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #410.5]
  • Letter from Joel H. Hildebrand, University of California, to LP. RE: Congratulates him on receiving the William H. Nichols medal for 1941. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018, Folder #18.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J. Williams, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Texas RE: Regrets that his reply is late, suggests Dr. Charles Coryell as an outstanding young man who is interested in biochemistry and would be a good addition to his staff, give his educational and research background, and makes a personal recommendation. [Letters from Williams to LP October 2, 1940, November 2, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.5]
  • Letter from M.R. Cannon to LP RE: Requests reprints of publications dealing with the size and shapes of molecules. [Letter from LP to Cannon November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.8, file:(C: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Professor E. C. Gilbert, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College to LP RE: Congratulates LP on the award of the Nichols medal. Mentions that there has been a considerable increase in the graduate registration in the Department of Chemistry and that they are looking forward with confidence to the visit by the Accrediting Committee. [Letter from LP to Gilbert November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298.2, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
  • Letter from S.H. Bauer to LP RE: On behalf of the Chemistry Department at Cornell, Bauer congratulates LP on receiving the Nichols Medal. [LP's reply: November 5, 1940] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
  • Magazine Article: “Linus Pauling Wins Nichols Medal”, Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter, October 28, 1940. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.8]
  • Manuscript: Talk in Support of Theodore Roosevelt. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1940s.6]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Social Issue in Campaign is Argued," Pasadena Star-News. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.032
  • Note from Professor E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University to LP RE: Congratulates him on winning another medal, explains his interest in how Eyster will make out with the Rabi apparatus, and tells how their group is bigger than ever this year. [Letter from LP to Wilson November 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.5]
October 29
  • Letter from E.J. Crane, Editor, Chemical Abstracts, to LP RE: Congratulates him on receiving the Nichols medal for 1941. [Letter from LP to Crane November 5, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #68.8, file:(E.J. Crane, 1940)]
  • Letter from EC Watson, CIT to LP RE: Sends notice of LP's appointment to a special committee to consider mechanics of taking care of physical education deficiencies. [Letter from LP to EC Watson November 1, 1940] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from Fred Allen to LP RE: Asks again about LP's plans to visit Purdue, inquiring as to whether he will be going to the St. Louis A.C.S. meeting. Mentions the possibility of a joint meeting with Sigma Xi. Also mentions that Gilbert is acting-head of the chemistry department at O.S.C. and they should encourage the school to give him the position on a permanent basis, as he deserves. [Letter from LP to Allen December 4, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.1, file:(Allen, Fred 1924-1940)]
  • Letter from L.A. Kimpton, Dean, Deep Springs, to LP RE: Renews the invitation to LP and family to visit Deep Springs. Requests LP recommend a candidate for a teaching position in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, as Mr. Latavelli will be continuing his graduate work. Describes the position details and mentions that they would like to make this a permanent hiring. (Notes in right margin: “Dear Will: Do you tink that one of our boys would be interested? Linus” “Doescher?”) [Letters from Kimpton to LP June 6, 1940, from LP to Kimpton December 2, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198.9, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)]
  • Letter from LP to Bert. H. White, Vice-President, Liberty Bank of Buffalo RE: Regrets to say that he has no special information on the problem stated in his letter. [Letter from White to LP October 15, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Knows of one man who is deserving of a Fellowship. Will write a supporting letter later. Feels that it would be best to keep the average age of fellowship recipients down. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.16]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Clyde Wehrhaftig, CIT RE: Asks to report to the president of Tau Beta Pi that following the meeting the janitor reported the room had been left in a messy condition. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.8]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests $110 be paid from Rockefeller Fund Molecular Structure to Dr. Chia-Si Lu for services during the month of October. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edwin T. Reed, Editor of Publications, Oregon State System of Higher Education RE: Thanks Reed for his letter regarding the Nichols medal. [Letter from Reed to LP October 25, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #298.2, File: (Oregon State College/Oregon State University)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Everett S. Wallis, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University RE: Replies that it was good to learn about the reasons for Dr. Bernstein's change in plans, expresses sympathy, and adds that Wallis should appoint him to his research assistantship if it is convenient for him to do so, as he should not have additional penalties heaped on him. [Letter from Wallis to LP October 16, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.8]
  • Letter from Paul Gale to Caltech RE: Requests information on precious stones for a term paper he is writing. [Letter from Rooke to Gale November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Letter from Pearce Davies, Jr., to Caltech RE: Requests information on the chemical used in fingerprinting for a term paper on “Criminal Chemistry.” [Letter from Rooke to Davies November 1, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.5, file:(G: Correspondence, 1940)]
  • Writes cheque to "Stewart and Quigley," $0.92. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quipley” $0.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
October 30
  • Letter from Dr. W. A. Wooster, Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter regarding Dr. Perutz and reports that he heard that the Home Office was planning on releasing him. Says that the prevailing feeling about the war is that circumstances are better than some months ago, as the ordinary people stand up to bombing with remarkable fortitude, and there is a prevailing hope that the U.S. will not let Britain down should a critical time arise. Reports that the University of Cambridge is carrying on almost as usual, and hopes that the U.S. will not need to use their defense preparations. [Letter from LP October 10, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.9]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Finds the manuscript by Cleveland to be unsuited for publication. States his reasons. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Susie Singer. Ia Linda Claywork [?]” $3.75 [Crossed out with note “Torn up” at top] [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]
October 31
  • AHP writes cheque to "Beulah Thomas," $29.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.015, Folder 3]
  • Lecture notes for Ch 227a The Structure of Crystals lecture 3 [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.012, Folder 12.5]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Asked Wilson to look over three papers. Thinks the paper by Davies is worthy of publication. Makes suggestions for the two papers by Fuoss before they get published. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society Correspondence, 1925-1942: Box #14.002 Folder #2.5]
  • Writes cheque to “Beulah Thomas” $29.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.2]