Activity Listings
- Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Encloses letters and the manuscript from Dr. Fajans, who is requesting that it be reconsidered for publication. Asks for LP's opinion. [Letter from LP to Lamb May 29, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
- Letter from B. J. Latshaw to LP RE: Discusses his discovery of a substance that will spontaneously ignite when added to the Thermite mixture. Goes on to describe his difficulties in finding persons interested in examining or sponsoring his research. Asks for LP's help. [Letters from LP to Latshaw September 6, 1940, March 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.7, file:(L: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from Dr. Alfred Cohn to LP RE: Follows up LP's visit to the Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute. Thanks LP and Dr. Thomas Addis for continued reports of the condition and expresses his hopes to see LP in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
- Letter from George O. Schubert, Iktola Products Co., to the Chemistry Dept., Caltech, RE: States he has a natural medicinal oil which he would like analyzed and inquires whether Caltech can provide this service. [Letter from Secretary, Div. of Chemistry, to Mr. George O. Schubert March 24, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from LP to Dean Harrison H. Ferrell, West Virginia State College, RE: Sends his comments on Dr. James E. LuValle in reference to a teaching position in Chemistry. [Letter from Ferrell to LP March 6, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.7, file:(F: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Cornelia T. Snell RE: Thanks Snell for the arrangements made for the meeting of the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. LP includes the expenses for his travels. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1941s.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Darrell W. Osborne, Department of Chemistry, University of California RE: Informs that LP has written to Professor Matthews recommending Osborne for the appointment. [Letter from Osborne to LP March 12, 1941, Letter from LP to Matthews March 18, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300.4, File: (O: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Donald Balfour RE: Apologizes for having to cancel his Mayo Foundation lecture at Rochester due to his recent diagnosis with nephritis. Hopes that he may come next year. [Letter from Balfour to LP August 14, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.8, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. R. Gilliland, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institution of Technology. RE: Informs him that the instruments will be ready in a few days and will be sent to Dr. Lewis. [Letter from Gilliland to LP March 5, 1941] [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 Dr. Henry F. Helmholz, Mayo Clinic, RE: Regrets that he was unable to come to Rochester due to his attack of nephritis, which is not yet under control. Sends his regards to Mrs. Helmholz, and hopes that in the near future he and AHP will be able to visit them. [Letter from Helmholz to LP March 18, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.6, file:(H: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. Michaelis, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Regrets that he and AHP were unable to visit Michaelis' lab while in New York. Adds that they look forward to having tea with the Michaelis' or seeing them when they come west. [Letter from Michaelis to LP March 14, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.9, file:(Michaelis, Leonor)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Ralph Huntgren, Harvard University, RE: Replies that he has written Dean Uren. Approves of Huntgren moving to Berkeley. Regrets not having seen Huntgren and family while LP and AHP were at Harvard. [Letter from Huntgren to LP February 24, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.3, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
- Letter from LP to Foster Strong RE: Recommends appointment be given to Mr. Mark E Paulson to post of Stockroom Keeper in the Crellin Laboratory. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP will submits his formal application and note of approval from Millikan to the Foundation for a grant to fund his immunology studies. Grant application enclosed. [Hanson's letter March 12, 1941] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.9]
- Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expense account. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.7]
- Letter from LP to L.C. Uren, Dean, College of Mining, UC Berkeley, RE: Sends high recommendations for Dr. Ralph Huntgren, who is applying for a position at Berkeley. [Letter from Huntgren to LP February 24, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.3, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)]
- Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Scullin, The Texas Co., RE: Discusses the relevant education and experience of Mr. Charles D. Russell, as well as some of his personality traits. [Letter from A. A. Scullin to LP March 3, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1941), #377.11]
- Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Requesting that Millikan write a note of approval for LP's grant application to the Rockefeller Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.9]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. A. Noyes, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Recommends that the Harned and Owen manuscript be published in the ACS monograph series. Adds that he need not see the manuscript again as he has discussed the matter with Dr. Young. [Letter from Noyes to LP March 3, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.4, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. W. A. Noyes, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois, RE: Reports on Richard Noyes' progress at Cal Tech. States he will finish his project with Prof. Dickinson this year and complete his PhD in 1942. [Letter from Noyes to LP March 3, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.4, file:(Noyes, W. A. 1938-1941)]
- Letter from LP to Professor J. H. Matthews, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin RE: Recommends Dr. Darrell W. Osborne for the position vacated by Professor Roseveare. Discusses his qualifications and LP's opinion of him. [Letter from LP to Osborne March 18, 1941, Letter from Matthews to Lewis February 21, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300.4, File: (O: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to R.B. Semple RE: Replies that Werner Baumgartner will be completing his PhD at Cal Tech and performs satisfactorily in the field of organic synthesis. [Letter from Semple to LP February 25, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.8, file:(B: Correspondence, 1941)]
- Letter from LP to RA Millikan RE: Requests he write a letter to Dr. Bertrand Goldschmidt giving him permission to work in the Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry during the coming year under Professor Yost. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
- Letter from unknown (unsigned) to Robert A. Waring, RE: encloses membership card and membership dues. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Letter from unknown (unsigned) to Robert Spurr, RE: thanks for his membership card and three dollars. [Filed under AHP: Federal Union, Pasadena Chapter: Box # 5.006, Folder 6.5]
- Telegram [undated] from LP to W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: “Billmeyer good not exceptional. He has accepted appointment Cornell.” [Telegram from Noyes to LP March 18, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
- Telegram from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., to LP RE: Requests LP send his opinions of Billmeyer. [Undated telegram from LP to Noyes [March 18, 1941]] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
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