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Letter from Linus Pauling to L.H. Farinholt. Page 1. September 26, 1942
Letter from Linus Pauling to L.H. Farinholt. September 26, 1942. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 2 pp.  View Transcript

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  • Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses a Copy 80 of OSRD Report No. 882, A-90, "The Erosion of Guns, Part One: Fundamentals of Ordnance Relating to Gun Erosion," by John S. Burlew. Says that Dr. Roller thought he would be interested in this report because he is doing research related to the work it describes. Asks him to sign and return one of the enclosed receipt forms. Attached is the receipt of classified material from Irvin Stewart to LP for the letter and report. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Apologizes for his delay in response due to an absence from Pasadena. Regrets he has been unable to attend the Associate Editors Dinners and thanks Lamb for continuing to invite him. [Letter from Lamb to LP August 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the paper by Marvel, Frank, and Prill. Recommends that several corrections be made before the paper is ready for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to George Hale, Jr. RE: Apologizes for the delay in response. Notes he is glad to hear that Hale will be returning to Cal Tech this fall and that he is interested in experimenting in biochemistry. [Letter from Hale to LP August 31, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Edward C. Barrett RE: Says the appointment of Dr. Thor Richard Rubin as Research Fellow is to be terminated on September 25, 1942 as he accepted a position at Cornell University. The appointment of Mr. D. P. Shoemaker as Research Assistant , Rockefeller Fund, Organic Salaries should be terminated as of September 20, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. John G. Kirkwood, Dept. of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: Suggests Vadim Sokoloff to help Kirkwood with his NDRC project. Discusses Sokoloff's relevant education and experience, as well as some personality traits. States Sokoloff is very interested in the position. [Letters from J. G. Kirkwood to LP September 16, 1942, October 2, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RA Millikan RE: Requests special consideration be given the following recommended promotions in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for Dr. Ernest H. Swift, Dr. Carl G. Niemann, and Dr. J. H. Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Memorandum from Reuben E. Wood, to E. C. Barrett. RE: Enclosed a letter. Asks what has ben decided in respect to Mr. Lyon. Would like the letter and the circular returned to him. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky, Rockefeller Institute Hospital, to LP RE: Replies that after much thought he has decided to stay in New York and continue his research. States that Columbia has offered to find him funding when he can no longer stay at the Institute. Thanks LP for his kindness and confidence in offering the position. [Letters from LP to Mirsky September 4, 1942, October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.3, file:(Mirsky, Alfred)]
  • Telegram [7:51 a.m.] from Dr. Henry Gilman to LP RE: Requests LP send the Foul Galley of his chapter by air mail. [Letter from LP to Gilman September 24, 1942, telegram from LP to Gilman September 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]
  • Telegram from LP to Dr. Henry Gilman RE: "Do not have foul galleys. No material reached me. Sorry." [Telegram from Gilman to LP September 25, 1942, Letter from Gilman to LP October 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.11, file:(Gilman, Henry)]