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June
  • Magazine Article: "Science in the News", [re: "artificial antigens to fight disease"] Science Digest, June 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.8]
  • Offprint: License and Agreement, by the California Institute Research Foundation and the National Technical Laboratories. Handwritten note by LP: "Version appealed to by Youtz, Beckman, Pauling, June 29, 1942." LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • The agglutination of intact azoerythrocytes by antisera homologous to the attached groups. J. Immunol. 44 (June 1942): 101-105. [David Pressman, Dan H. Campbell, and Linus Pauling] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942.4]
  • Undated memo from Dr. J. McKeen Cattel, Editor, Biographical Directory of American Men of Science to LP RE: Requests a list of biographical information for scientists at his institution. [Letter from LP to McKEnn June 12, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.10, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Undated memo from Dr. R. B. Corey [Cal Tech] to LP RE: Replies that they could use some of the vacuum tubes if they can find them for free. [Letters from Porter to LP May 21, 1942, from LP to Porter June 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
June 1
June 2
  • Handwritten Meeting Minutes of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Letter from LP to C. F. Kiech, Chamber of Commerce Building. RE: Is willing for Kiech to discuss with Beckman the points of the proposed agreement with the foundation. Would like to know as soon as another conference can be held. [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 Prof. J. Samuel Guy, Emory University, RE: Reports on Dr. William H. Jones work while at Cal Tech, noting that they were very pleased to have him visit while on leave from Emory. Also notes that Johnston is getting along well in the graduate program in chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Prof. Joel H. Hildebrand, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Discusses Long's dissertation, as well as Schomaker's attempts to repeat the results of the calculations. Requests information on the theoretical basis of stability for a four-membered ring or tetrahedral structure. Also discusses the effect of temperature on the HF experiments. [Letters from LP to Hildebrand June 1, 1942, June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #159.3, file:(Hildebrand, Joel)]
  • Memorandum from A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Records, to Each Responsible Investigator. RE: Informs them that it is necessary that they forward a complete list of all personnel employed on or engaged in you project under the Committee on Medical Research. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
June 3
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (3 hours) closed book and notes [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.2]
  • Ch 1c Freshman Chemistry Final Grade Report for Section B [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.2]
  • Letter from AJ Haagen-Smit to LP RE: Submits recommendations for increases of salary fro Dr. Gertrud Oppenheimer and Glenn Swinehart. [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 Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review and comment on the enclosed manuscript by I. Fankuchen entitled "Some X-Ray Diffraction Measurements on Biotin." Suggests it be considered for publication as a Communication to the Editor, and details requirements for such classification. [Letter from LP to Lamb June 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Cal Tech. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Asks that Barrett notes that it is classified. Requests that Barrett acknowledge the receipt of this communication. [Letter from LP to Barrett June 12, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Informs him that he cannot attend the meeting of the Council of the Pacific Division of AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Sara B. Smith RE: Thanks Smith for the photograph of Prof. Smith, which they will hand in the Crellin Laboratory. Mentions a current reference in a textbook to Prof. Smith's work. [Letter from LP to Mrs. Sara B. Smith March 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, to LP. RE: Informs him that an A-1-a rating has been assigned his project. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Writes cheque to "First Federal and Loan Association," $210.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
June 4
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth J. Palmer, Western Regional Research Laboratory RE: States that he has no suggestions at this time for the job mentioned. [Letter from Palmer to LP May 21, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304.3, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. T. K. Sherwood, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Informs him that they have made a great deal of progress with the rebreather mask. [Letter from Sherwood to LP May 29, 1942] [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 Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP asks Hanson's opinion about the propriety of accepting assistance in immunological from the Lederle Laboratories. [Hanson's reply June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from LP to Professor W. Huse RE: Sends information regarding changes to the catalogue and requests notice when other changes can be submitted on proof sheets. [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 Marvin L. Faris, Special Assistant, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Mr. L. G. Fanner, Purchasing Agent, CIT. RE: Informs him that certificate No. M-62203 has been authorized by his office and assigned a rating of A-1-c. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky, Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, to LP RE: Regrets he will be unable to accept the position offered at Cal Tech. States that he would like to continue working on his research at the Institute for as long as possible. [Letters from LP to Mirsky May 30, 1942, June 12, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to T. K. Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Writes cheque to "First Fed. June 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. Crellin. Mar 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Stewart & Quigley. Auto Insurance" $75.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Stewart and Quigley," $75.84. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
June 5
  • Ch1c Freshman Chemistry Final Grade Report for Sections A through H [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, 13.2]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Sage RE: Requests a check be given to Mr. John T. Hays before his fellowship work is completed on June 20. [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 Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Requests instructions be sent to Mr. Youtz and Mr. Nash about the money to be placed in the Chemistry Special fund account equal to 45% of shop wages paid for the NDRC work, taken from the 50% overhead. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
June 6
  • Letter from H.B. Coon, Educational Section, General Electric Company, to LP RE: Reports that most of the type 851 vacuum tubes are being used by the military, but they can provide slightly defective tubes at the educational discount price of $175.50. Regrets they were unable to find any tubes discarded by broadcast companies. [Letters from LP to GE June 1, 1942, from LP to Coon June 11, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Registrar RE: Requests that Mr. JR Nicholas be given credit for work done under his supervision for Ch 82. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Postcard from A.J. Wollan, Physics Department, Carnegie Institute of Technology to Dr. D.W. Osborne, Gates Chemistry Laboratory, Cal Tech, cc: LP RE: Requests reprint of "The Entropy of Dimethyl Acetylene From Low Temp Measurement." (Note: "Sent 6/10/42 JR" in lower left corner) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
June 7
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Reassures her that the lack of progress in LP's condition is to be expected and that the main goals at this point are to keep LP free from any symptoms besides the proteinuria and to allow the kidneys to recover under optimal conditions. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
June 8
June 9
June 10
  • Financial report for the Pacific Division of AAAS, from October 1, 1941- June 10, 1942. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Roger Adams, Chairman of Division B of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP. Corrects the mistake in his June 8th letter to LP, saying that LP's compensation per month will be 1/9 of his salary, rather than 1/5. Explains that if he makes headquarters at another city, then a $5.00 per diem is added to his salary if he is married, or $3.00 if he is not. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk Farms. Milk, etc" $16.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Sanitary Laundry to May 16" $9.49 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "The Athenaeum," $11.19. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
June 11
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to Committee. RE: Informs them of a question brought up by Dr. Lamb. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the enclosed manuscript by Brown and Adams after revisions have been made. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Scientific Reserach and Development. RE: Informs him that the details have been worked out, and the new contracts will probably be signed in the next few days. Informs him that Beckman has not been able to decide how many instruments he should plan to make a month. Recommends that orders be sent to him so he can decide. [Letter from Gordon to LP June 16, 1942] [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 Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP clarifies the terms of assistance offered by the Lederle Laboratories. They have not offered money, only materials and labor. LP wonders if it would be proper to accept this type of assistance. [Hanson's letter June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP informs Hanson about a patent he has taken out on the artificial manufacture of antibodies in response to a statement Hanson made in his June 8, 1942 letter about patents and the protocol of the Rockefeller Foundation. LP assures Hanson this patent was not made for commercial or personal gain, but rather to protect the process from such abuses. [Hanson's letter June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from LP to H.B. Coon, General Electric Company, RE: Thanks him for the information regarding the Type 851 vacuum tube, but regrets they will not be able to use the "seconds" for their A-2 priority research. Notes that he will speak with Prof. Porter at Berkeley next week about obtaining slightly defective tubes free of charge. [Letter from Coon to LP June 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Suggests that the fund of $9500 provided under the contract with the Committee on Medical Research be designated as MPRD-81-Chem. Asks that they honor requisitions which are signed by Dr. Koepfil. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Mr. Philip Padva to LP RE: Briefly describes a machine that will do graphical integrations and invites LP to come view it. [Letter from LP to Padva June 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Professor Harry S. Owens, University of Idaho to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of June 8 th, requests to be on mailing list for any reprints that may concern the experiments discussed. [Letter from LP to Owens June 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #300.5, File: (O: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to F. S. Gordon. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Telegram from S S Prentiss to LP. Asks LP to wire his estimate of the percentage of his time in the coming academic year and the number of full months of his normal vacation period for 1942 that he will devote to NDRC work. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005
  • Typescript, Correspondence: No Title, Letter to the Editor of J. Chem. Ed., [re: new standard constant] [Filed under: LP Manuscripts: 1942a.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Athenaeum. 2 months" $11.19 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O" $5.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "TW Mather. Goods, etc" $29.06 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
June 12
  • Biographical Form for Committee on Medical Research. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Charles J. Robinson, Dept. of Chemistry, Pomona College, to LP RE: States that they are considering Dr. Gustav Albrecht and would like LP's opinion on Albrecht's suitability for the work. States that Richard Noyes called twice about the position but he thinks Noyes' personality is not suitable for teaching in a college. [Letter from LP to Dr. Charles J. Robinson June 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.7]
  • Letter from Charles Robinson to LP RE: Asks him if he would recommend Dr. Gustav Albrecht to a temporary appointment to the Chemistry Department at Pomona College. Mentions that Richard Noyes has called for the position but is not well recommended. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #4.1, file:(Albrecht, Gustav 1939-1964)]
  • Letter from Dr. Charles J. Robinson, Department of Chemistry, Pomona College RE: Says they are considering appointing Dr. Gustav Albrecht to their temporary empty position, says they would like his opinion of Albrecht and says that he has been teaching at Cumnock School but it is now closing permanently. Mentions that Richard Noyes has called there twice about the appointment but says his personality is not recommended for teaching in a college. [Letter from LP to Robinson June 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 431.8]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the manuscript by Kossiakoff and Rice. Discusses certain revisions suggested by Schomaker and himself be made before publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky RE: Regrets to learn that Mirsky will not be accepting the year-long appointment at Cal Tech. Reminds him of the possibility of extension. Adds that they have been happy to have little Reba with them. [Letters from Mirsky to LP June 4, 1942, from LP to Mirsky September 4, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattel, Editor, Biographical Directory of American Men of Science RE: Encloses a list of PhD graduates from Cal Tech to be included in the seventh edition of American Men of Science. [Undated memo (June) from Cattel to LP] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.10, file:(C: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Edward C. Barrett, Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1] sci13.001.1-lp-barrett-19420612.tei.xml
  • Letter from LP to Fritjof Thygeson. RE: Glad to receive Thygeson's letter, and tells him some of his recent findings. Tells him that if he comes to Cal Tech for college, LP will be his freshman chemistry teacher. Recommends that he study spelling as well. [Letter from Thygeson to LP March 22, 1942] [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]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Outlines the plans for the Pauling's next visit to the lab. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Progress Report for National Defense Research Committee for May 15 th - June 15 th. Three copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Telegram from A. N. Richards to LP. RE: Informs him that it is urgently necessary that we have his reply CMR-9 at once. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Telegram from George Kistiakowsky to LP. Informs LP that he will receive 1/10 of his CIT salary if he is on a 10 month basis at CIT while in Bruceton, plus traveling expenses and a $5.00 per diem. Says that if LP is on a 9 month basis with CIT, then his salary will be 1/9 his CIT salary. Says that the same principles apply to Sturdivant. [Letter from LP to Kistiakowsky, June 17, 1942] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.005
June 13
  • Final draft of monthly progress report on NDRC-Chem-1b by LP. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified progress report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified progress report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
June 15
  • Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Gives suggestions about the financial aspects of his trip. Would like to know when LP is coming. Hopes it doesn't coincide with his trip abroad. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from George Hale, Jr. to LP RE: Reports that he will not be working at Cal Tech this summer, but at the local orange packing plant. Requests LP intercede on his behalf with Den Heinrichs concerning the needed grade points to apply for a half-tuition grant. (Note in left margin: "Sorry - it was almost good enough. A was given third term.") [Letter from LP to Hale June 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from J. H. Martin, Assistant, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, to F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Lists companies who are allowed to receive the Pauling Oxygen Meters. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to F. S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Is writing to recommend that a contract be made by the OSRD with the National Technical laboratories for the further development of a submarine type oxygen instrument. Has designed and constructed the first model. Is not satisfied with the rate at which the instrument follows changes in the air. Discusses changes which could improve the instrument. Could continue to work with it, but would like to move on to the airplane model. Is confident in Beckman's ability to produce these instruments. Would think it would be appropriate for the OSRD to give a contract. Would like to know if there is a reasonably good chance that a contract can be made. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Memorandum of minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Receipts for airmail from LP to Gordon, Stevenson, and Sherwood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Report on the Pauling Oxygen meter, model P. Includes description and follow up questions. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Restricted report on the Pauling Oxygen Meter Model P. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
June 16
June 17
June 18
  • Letter from LP to Contracting Officer, Army Air Force. RE: Informs him that the specifications sent were insufficient to give a quote. Sends a description of available models, with a questionnaire. Informs them of the change in manufacturer. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Memorandum of minutes from a meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Occupational Bulletin, No. 10, from the Selective Service System. Describes those individuals who are eligible for deferment due to scientific or specialized skills. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
June 19
  • Letter from F. S. Gordon, Special Assistant to Director, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Enclosed a letter from the Office of the Chief of Ordinance of the War Department. Lists companies taht have been approved to receive a oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Gives instructions for its approval. Requests that he acknowledges the receipt of the communication. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from T. K. Sherwood, Technical Aide to Division B, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE; Informs him that it is necessary to submit a formal report for the work done under contracts. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.4]
June 20
  • Letter from Franklin S. Cooper, Assistant Liaison Officer, Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP. RE: Sending a copy of an article by F. Klauer referring to oxygen. Had some trouble tracking it down. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from J. W. Williams, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School to LP RE: Responds to letter from LP regarding Dr. A. M. Paffenheimer and gives his opinions of the man. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1]
  • Letter from Louise Weick, The San Francisco News to Cal Tech, cc: LP RE: Asks if the California Chemurgic Council is an affiliate of their university, also asks what qualifications are necessary for admittance to their school. [Letter from LP to Weick June 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
June 22
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Quotes revisions made to the manuscript by Brown and Adams and asks if LP feels they are sufficient to allow for publication. [Letter from LP to Lamb June 30, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Frederic S. Gordon, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Informs LP that a proposal is being prepared for the July 2 nd meeting regarding the proposed contract. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
June 23
  • Handwritten notes. RE: Discussion of possibility of concentrating oxygen magnetically. [Letter from Furnas to LP June 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from C. C. Furnas, Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks if LP has ever given consideration to the possibility of an oxygen separation system based on the paramagnetic property of oxygen. [Letter from LP to Furnas June 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from J.P. Youtz, California Institute Research Foundation, to LP. Informs LP that he submitted suggestions to their attorneys regarding the patent agreement and discusses the attorneys' thoughts on these suggestions. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Thanking Hanson for his advice in the letter of June 16, 1943, but for the present has decided against asking Lederle Laboratories or any commercial firms to do any work for him. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Herbert Brown RE: Offers comments on Brown's paper on ehterates of boron fluoride. [Letter from Brown to LP July 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32.5, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: War Production Board Limitation Order L-144 might cut off LP's supplies and halt immunochemistry research. He wonders if it might be advisable to ask the Committee on Medical Research to give them a contract at $1 for the coming year so the work could receive formal classification as a war research program. [Hanson's reply June 26, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from LP to George Hale, Jr. RE: Regrets he was unable to change Hale's grade, but reports he will write Dean Hinrichs on his behalf. Approves of Hale's plan to work in the packing house this summer, mentioning that he himself did an ROTC program and worked at a shipyard the summer after his freshman year. [Letters from Hale to LP June 15, 1942, August 31, 1942]
  • Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Finds a revision necessary in the monthly reports. Gives instructions for the mailing and shipping for these reports so that it will be uniform every month. [Letter from LP to Prentiss July 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Warren C. Johnson, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Explains the problem of payment of official investigators for summer work. Is still interested in any suggestions LP has on the carbon monoxide problem. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Addressing concerns about CIT's ability to continue funding organic and structural chemical programs after Rockefeller grant ends as in the terms of the original grant application as grant amounts have been increased since the original application. Weaver believes if CIT is unable to do so, then the appropriate adjustments should be made to preserve the programs before the grant is terminated, so the work might continue as planned in the original grant agreement. [Letter re: Weaver's July 6, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Note from LP to Dr. David Pressman RE: Suggests that future experiments with haptens be carried out for constant moles rather than constant weights. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.7, file: (Pressman, David)]
  • Note from LP to Dr. David Pressman RE: Suggests that the tables give only the average of the duplicate analyses with a mean deviation. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #309.7, file: (Pressman, David)]
  • Notice of Classification from Local Board No. 185 to LP RE: classification of Harmon-Kent Midgley, II-A for 6 mos. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.4]
June 24
  • Letter from G. B. Kistiakowsky, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Is glad that LP has decided to come to Bruceton. Informs him that he has been sent abroad, and will not see him at all while in Pittsburgh. Advises him to contact MacDougall or Farinholt if he needs to make detailed plans. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. C. Furnas. RE: Discusses Furnas's idea from his letter of June 23 rd. [Letter from Furnas to LP June 23, 1942] [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. Eugene Eyster RE: Discusses his planned trip to Bruceton and asks Eyster to send information on housing. Adds that things are busier than ever at the Gates and Crellin labs due to the war work. [Letters from LP to Eyster May 29, 1942, July 21, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #110.7, file:(Eyster, Eugene, 1940, 1942-1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Randolph T. Major, Merck and Co., Inc., RE: Informs him that Dr. Buchman at Cal Tech is carrying out research on the synthesis of quinine and related ant-malarials. Requests quininic acid and asks if the Merck lab could do the physiological tests. [Letter from Major to LP July 8, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #254.9, file:(Merck and Co., Inc.)]
  • Letter from LP to E. H. Hanhausen, Purchasing Agent, The M. W. Kellogg Company. RE: Informs him that they have received permission to give the information requested. Enclosed information on the oxygen meter. Informs him that the Institute no longer makes them, as that is being turned commercial. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from LP to Louise Weick, The San Francisco News RE: Replies that the California Chemurgic Council is not an affiliate of the Institute and they do accept students who have completed one two years of school, adds that the requirements for admission are stated in the school catalogue and a copy is being sent to her. [Letter from Weick to LP June 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Grace Sage RE: Requests that LP be issued a campus grand master key. [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 Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Recommends Miss Charlotte Green be appointed Technical Assistant in Chemistry for the period June 19, 1942 to September 30, 1942 at $90 per month to be paid from the regular chemistry budget. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to P. F. Dickey, Bailey Meter Company. RE: Writes to tell him that arrangements have been made for the manufacture of the oxygen instrument. Gives detail of the agreement with Dr. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
  • Letter from Norma S. Thompson, Secretary, The Rockefeller Foundation to R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: Informing Millikan that action was taken appropriating up to $75, 000 to C. I. T. for two years for the support of developments of chemistry in relationship to biological problems. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038 Folder #38.12]
  • Letter from Prof. LeRoy S. Weatherby, Department of Chemistry at the University of Southern California, Councilor to the Psi Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon to LP RE: Explains that the University of Southern California chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon nominated James W. McBain for honorary membership and was approved, gives the details of the recognition meeting and mentions that they felt many from his department would wish to attend, asks LP to bring the date to the attention of his colleagues and make reservations with him. (Handwritten note in bottom left corner: "Our chapter would be pleased to have you and Mrs. Pauling as guests of the chapter. We hope others can come making reservations.") [Letter from LP to Weatherby June 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
June 25
  • Handwritten notes by LP. Notes that Kiech says to call a halt on putting on extra qualification. Notes that inventors alone should decide future improvements. List of dates that he, Wood, and JHS dated and signed the agreement. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
June 26
June 27
  • Letter from Clarence F. Kiech to LP, Dr. Reuben E. Wood, and Dr. James H. Sturdivant, c/o California Institute of Technology. Encloses 3 copies of a redraft of the proposed agreement between them and the California Institute Research Foundation and the original draft. Notes the differences in this draft and the one prepared by Lyon & Lyon. Also encloses the contracts between each of them and the Institute. LP Safe: Drawer 1, Folder 1.031
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Cal Tech. RE: Enclosed a signed copy of the contract. Gives instructions on its handling. [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, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Gives instructions on how to approve the contract. Notes that the proposed contract is confidential. Asks for acknowledgment of the receipt of this communication. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
June 28
  • Letter from LP to S. S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Shall send monthly reports according to the schedule given in the letter of July 23 rd. [Letter from Prentiss to LP July 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
June 29
June 30