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November
  • Flintridge Journal for November 1942. Headline: "Flintridge at War" [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling. 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
November 2
November 3
  • Letter from J. A. V. Butler, Executive Officer, Britich Central Scientific Office, to Raymond J. Woodrow, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Answers questions which were posed by LP while in Washington. [Letter from Churchill to LP November 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from John A. Behnke, W.B. Saunders Company, to LP . RE: Behnke would like to remind LP of his company's keen interest in publishing LP's chemistry text. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.17]
  • Letter from LP to D. H. A. Carlson, Department of Physiology, University of Chicago. RE: Informs Carlson that Dr. Hooker was wrong about the scheduled publication date for the article. The publication date is January of 1943. [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]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. D. H. Hooker. RE: Received Hooker's letter after a delay. Not answering the questions in the letter because they lack pertinence. Has been asked to write a paper for the 1943 Physiological Reviews by Dr. Geiling. Publication date has not passed. Intends to write the article, even though he and his colleagues are quite busy. Requests to be informed of the deadline if it has been changed. Informs Hooker that he is accustomed to making deadlines. [Letter from Hooker to LP October 14, 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]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Replies to Ettlinger's father's questions about war-work, seminar, and quantum mechanics courses, says they would like Ettlinger as soon as possible but can wait until June, gives an alternative proposal for Ettlinger to work on their project for The Rockefeller Foundation in immunochemistry, and describes the project as well as its value to the war effort. [Letter from Williams to LP October 31, 1940, letter from Ettlinger to LP November 6, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
November 4
  • 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]
  • Expense report from Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA. [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.4]
  • Letter from LP to DR. AJ Haagen-Smit RE: Requests that samples submitted marked "War work-RUSH" be given utmost priority. [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 Major Grant E. Beverly, the Engineering Board, Barrage Balloon Section. RE: Has developed an oxygen meter. Explains the theory behind it. Lists questions which the answers to would help in making an instrument for their use. [Letter from Beverly to LP September 22, 1942, November 14, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor AJ Haagen-Smit RE: Informs of the decision to set up a semi-micro lab. [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 Professor AJ Haagen-Smit RE: Requests more assistants be given to help in the war research work, preferably from the Biology Department. [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 R. C. Wilcox. RE: Is interesting in the helium meter. Describes the oxygen device. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Medicos Stirred by Caltech Research", Los Angeles Daily News, November 4, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.8]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to Engineering Board. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to R.C. Wilcox. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
November 5
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, Oregon State College; to Prof. G. V. Copson, Bacteriology Department, Oregon State College; cc: LP, RE: Suggests he write Dr. Lamanna about the position openings LP has at Cal Tech. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan October 20, 1942, from Gilfillan to LP November 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, School of Science, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Replies that Dr. Lamanna at Lousiana State might be interested in the position. Also suggest Aloysius Classen, a graduate research assistant at OSC for the draftsman position. (Note in bottom margin: "P.S. Mr. Classen is writing you.") [Letter from Gilfillan to LP October 30, 1942, from LP to Gilfillan November 7, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP, to Mr. Chester Stephens, Phineas Banning High School, RE: States the their textbook and lab manual for Freshman Chemistry is not available this year because there are not enough copies for the students, but they will make extra copies next year. [Letter from Chester Stephens to the Head of the Chemistry Dept., Caltech, October 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Discusses Dr. Bartlett's paper, stating that some quantitative discussion is needed. Adds that the paper should be published if Bartlett insists. [Letter from Lamb to LP October 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RW Sorensen RE: Requests that Mr. PE Wilcox be excused from physical education as he is working 26 hours a week and has 40 units of class work. [Letter from RW Sorensen to LP November 16, 1942] [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 Reserach and Development, to LP. RE: Explains priority rating and what it means to the contractors. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling, Campbell Find Process to Create Antibodies Chemically", California Tech, November 5, 1942. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.8]
November 6
  • Bill from Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]
  • Letter from J. Murray Luck, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS, to the Members of the Executive Committee. RE: Informs him of the minutes of the meeting from November 6, 1942. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G.B, Kistiakowsky, cc: R.E. Gibson, R.W. Cairns, W.E. Lawson, S. Feltman, Lt. Comdr. J.H. Sides, Lt. (JG) W.H. Drake, J.H. Sturdivant, H.B. Alexander, Robert H. Kent, and LP. Informs him that Dr. Conant is sending him a copy of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Internal Ballistics of the National Defense Research Committee to him. Encloses a copy of the uncorrected minutes of the meetings of the Committee, prepared by J.H. Sturdivant. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Letter from Martin Ettlinger to LP RE: Introduces himself as the graduate student Williams has been writing to LP about, tells of his course work and the subject of his graduate studies, and asks questions about the amount of personal direction he would receive from LP, his stipends, and where he would live. [Letter from LP to Williams November 3, 1942, letter from LP to Ettlinger November 17, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
  • Writes cheque to "Richards Furniture Co.," $12.36. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
November 7
  • 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 LP to F.A. Gilfillan, Dean, Oregon State College, RE: Replies that he was not very optimistic in writing about their need for researchers, but that he had hoped to find some Oregonians to work in the lab. Notes that he and AHP have decided not to send out Christmas cards this year. [Letter from Gilfillan to LP November 5, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.10, file:(Gilfillan, F.A.)]
  • Receipt form for transmitting classified prime letter. from M. L. Faris, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt of classified material from LP to Dr. G.B. Kistiakowsky for a confidential letter, SO, and the uncorrected minutes of the Committee Meeting. Attached is the receipt for registered article no.13075. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Statement on the Standing Committee by Henry Allen Moe. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
November 9
November 10
November 11
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from Dr. D. R. Hooker, Managing editor, Physiological Reviews, to LP RE: Writes that the manuscript is due the 1 st of January with publication in April 1943. (Notes above text: "Campbell + Pressman") [Letter from LP to Hooker December 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
  • Letter from J. C. Parker, Member, Lefax Society to LP RE: Asks if LP is interested in mathematics or any other field outside his specialty, as one of the candidates nominated for president of the American Chemical Society. Also asks if LP is acquainted with Professor Robert L. Daugherty, Department of Mechanical Engineering. [Letter from LP to Parker November 20, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Rough draft of the monthly progress report for NDRC-1c by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
November 12
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to J. B. Koepfil, CIT. RE: Approves the execution of a subcontract with the University of Southern California. Gives details. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, from Richard Lyon, Lyon and Lyon Attorneys. RE: Would like to know if they have received the forms that were sent September 28 th. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from William C. Boyd to Dr. Edward H. Kass, Department of Medical Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin. RE: Acknowledges his letter requesting bovine globulin for your studies. Discusses problems with fulfilling this request. Will ask the Albumin and By-products Group. [Letter from Boyd to LP November 12, 1942, Letter from LP to Boyd November 17, 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]
  • Letter from William C. Boyd, Department of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, to LP. RE: Has received a request from Dr. Edward H. Kass for bovine globulin. He wishes to attempt to synthesize antibodies in vitro. Asking LP's opinion on the matter. Encloses Boyd letter to Kass. [Letter from Boyd to Kass November 12, 1942, letter from LP to Boyd November 17, 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]
  • Memorandum from S. S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him of the intention to send progress reports on the eighteen oxygen producing units under development. Enclosed a report on Unit #1. [Report from Dewey to Prentiss October 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk, etc" $17.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Eskigian Brothers. Cleaning & repair of rugs" $48.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Fortner & Laud" $7.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co. H2O" $4.12 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Edison Co" $7.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Calif. Tel. Co" $5.83 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S.C. Gas. Gas" $4.99 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Wm Taylor Jr. Suit, etc for Peter" $27.81 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
November 13
  • Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr for October 16 to November 13, 1942 at Flintridge Preparatory School.
  • Algebra, Adv B+
  • Chemistry B+
  • English IV A
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Geometry, Solid B+
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Does not recommend the paper by Brown and Bartholomay as a Communication. Suggests it be published as a note if no further write-up on the project is expected. [Letter from Lamb to LP November 10, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from R.H. Kent, Ballistic Research laboratory, to LP. Thanks LP for the copy of the Minutes and says that he enjoyed meeting him at the meetings of the Committee. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.015
  • Letter from Richard F. Lyon, Law Offices of Lyon & Lyon, Patent and Trademark Causes, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Suggests additions to the Records of Invention, Method of Selecting Range of Maximum Sensitivity, Attaching Objects to Quartz Fibers, and at the end of the description of the invention. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Mech. Draw B
  • Physical Ed. B
  • Teacher comments: "Linus is doing very satisfactory consistent work." [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1]
  • Writes cheque to "American Bike and Sport Shop," $10.35. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Colby Nursery," $7.73. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
November 14
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Gordy, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Returns the corrected version of the thioacetic acid paper for comment. Discusses some of the changes made. Notes he is enjoying the war work, but wishes he could have finished the fellowship at Cal Tech. (Note in top margin: "Verner: Any better now? LP") [Letters from Gordy to LP October 10, 1942, from LP to Gordy May 29, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from Hal D. Springall, Dept. of Chemistry, Bristol University, to Miss Little, RE: Fear that some of his letter may have been lost in the battle of the Atlantic. Describes war life at Bristol, states he got married in June of 1940, explains their house was destroyed in an air raid and they had a house 20 miles from Bristol, but have now moved back to Bristol University. Discusses some of the political opinions surrounding the war. Reminisces about the time he was at Cal Tech and asks Little to relate the news of him to a list of others. Handwritten in the upper left margin: "Dear Prof. Pauling: I am taking this method of passing along Dr. Springall's greeting, as I feel sure you will be interested in what he has to say. B. Little." [Filed under LP Correspondence: #367.6]
  • Letter from Major Grant E. Beverly, Engineer Board, Barrage Balloon Section, to LP. RE: Answers the questions posed in the letter of November 4 th. [Letter from LP to Beverly November 4, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Offprint: Memorandum of Agreement for Contract No. OEMsr-753. Outline of the contract between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. Handwritten note by LP: "12." LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.007
  • 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 airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [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 monthly 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 monthly 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]
  • Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Writes cheque to "LP Jr. Cash" $50.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
November 15
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Progress Report on Nitrogen Elimination in the High Altitude Rebreather. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for transmitting Classified informal report from Yost to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Report No. 1, Oxygen Meter- OEMsr-624, from Arnold O. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
November 16
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response, explaining that he has lost the original manuscript and Landsteiner's letter due to heave war work and a bout of illness after returning to Pasadena from Pittsburgh. Sends his corrections on the manuscript for Landsteiner's book and adds that he will make any further corrections as quickly as possible. Notes that he and his collaborators will be publishing a series of four papers in the JACS. [Letters from LP to Landsteiner July 16, 1943, from Landsteiner to LP November 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Letter from RW Sorensen to LP RE: Informs LP that the Faculty Board and Curriculum Committee have denied the requests of Mr. Reed Anderson and PE Wilcox to be excused from physical education for the year. [Letter from LP to Professor RW Sorensen October 21, 1942] [Letter from LP to Professor RW Sorensen November 5, 1942] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Monthly report for Contract OEMsr-703, Spectrophotmetric Detection of Carbonmonoxyhemoglobin. by J. Norton Wilson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to W.R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential Monthly report from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to Warren C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Writes cheque to "ACS Dues" $17.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
November 17
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture 17 given by Noyes. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from Gustav Egloff, President, American Institute of Chemists, to LP RE: Requests LP attend a banquet in honor of Professor Ipatieff, to be held November 20 th in Chicago. Invitation enclosed. [Letters from LP to Egloff, Ipatieff November 23, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.9, file:(E: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Committees on American Chemical Society Award in Pure Chemistry. RE: Writes in support of the nomination of Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer for the American Chemical Society Award. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Department of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School. RE: Thanks him for informing LP about the request for bovine globulin. Does not have an objection to supplying the material. [Letter from Boyd to LP November 12, 1942, Letter from Boyd to Kass November 12, 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]
  • Letter from LP to Martin Ettlinger RE: Apologizes for the delay of the letter, suggests Ettlinger finish up his work at the University of Texas before the end of the scholastic year so he can come to Cal Tech in March, explains that he is supervising many projects and so does not have as much personal time to spend on the immunochemistry project but he would be in contact with Ettlinger, gives beginning salary and describes lodgings, and encourages Ettlinger to come work on the immunochemistry project. [Letter from Ettlinger to LP November 6, 1942, telegram from Williams to LP November 17, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
  • Telegram from Dr. Roger J. Williams, Department of Chemistry, University of Texas RE: Says Ettlinger needs to answer his Harvard fellowship offer soon and Williams personally feels he should be at Cal Tech, thinks he will accept a part time assistantship with a reasonable salary on either war or the Rockefeller project if there is a chance of substantial personal contact with LP. [Letter from LP to Ettlinger November 17, 1942, telegram from LP to Williams November 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
  • Writes cheque to "First Fed. Nov 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. Oct 1, Nov 1 payments" $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Ray Huff Studios. Pictures" $118.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
November 18
November 19
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Sends a copy of a letter from Dr. Rundle who responds to LP's comments on his manuscript. Also encloses copies of the comments from the other referees and the original manuscript. [Letters from LP to Lamb November 2, 1942, November 25, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
November 20
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Attached two copies of a letter from the British Central Scientific Office which answers some questions. [Letter from Butler to Woodrow November 3, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Arthur F. Scott, Acting President, Reed College, to LP RE: States that Bennett and Wendel will accept LP's offer to work at Cal Tech beginning December first. Asks LP to send a letter to the draft board in Hood River, Bennett's home town, to secure a further draft deferment for Bennett. States that nothing unusual will need to be done to prolong Wendel's deferment. [Letters from LP to Dr. Arthur F. Scott November 9, 1942, November 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #339.4]
  • Letter from EC Watson to LP RE: Informs LP that he has been appointed to a special committee to study revision of the curriculum in the light of exigencies resulting from the war. [Letter from LP to EC Watson November 23, 1942] [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. J. C. Parker, Lefax Society RE: answers letter of November 11, that he is interested in mathematics as it relates to physics and chemistry. Also that he has known Professor Daugherty for twenty years and will inform him that Parker has written. [Letter from Parker to LP November 11, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor R. W. Wood. RE: Informs him that they have obtained grating from Pan Jenkins. Would like to get a reflecting replica grating with ruled surfaces. Gives details. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor RL Daugherty RE: Informs that Mr. Parker still thinks about the Professor. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Notes for Freshman Chemistry Lecture 16: Gas Laws, given by LP [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Writes cheque to "Elgins," $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Sears Roebuck Co.," $12.13. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
November 21
  • Insurance Policy with Hartford Fire Insurance Company insuring LP and AHP from 11/21/42-11/21/45. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance: Box 4.040, #40.2]
  • Letter from J.F. Kincaid, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Sending two specimen of Rossite for carbon-hydrogen analysis. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments and recommendation by Dr. J. Norton Wilson and himself on the manuscripts by Ginell and Simha. [Letter from Lamb to LP November 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
November 22
  • Letter from Martin G. Ettlinger to LP RE: Thanks him for his kind offer to work on immunology, says due in part to parental influence he has accepted the offer from Harvard for the spring, regrets being unable to come to Cal Tech for the present, and hopes to be able to work under LP's guidance at some further time. [Telegram from LP to Williams November 22, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 436.6]
November 23
November 24
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from Judith Rooke, Secretary to LP, to Dr. Norman Elliott, Department of Metalurgy, University of Chicago, RE: Requests he return two keys from Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #112.9, file:(E: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Prof. E. C. Gilbert, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College, to LP RE: Notes Gilfillan forwarded him LP's letter requesting candidates for positions at Cal Tech. Comments that they have been unable to hold graduate students due to the lack of war work or government funding. Regrets that they have no one to recommend at this time. [Letters from LP to Gilfillan October 20, 1942, from LP to Gilbert December 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from R. C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of the result of the second ballot. Requests that their next ballots be returned promptly. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from Roscoe G Dickinson to LP RE: Informs LP of his appointment to the committee to recommend to the Committee on Graduate Study a policy with respect to the allowance of academic credit for graduate students employed on war research projects. [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 V. Bush, Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses a commission which designates LP as Official Investigator under contract No. OEMsr- 702 between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. Also encloses a copy of the Pledge of Secrecy signed by LP. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004
November 25
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Recommends for publication the manuscripts by Dr. Rundle, agreeing with the comments in Rundle's letter indicating the extent of revision necessary. [Letter from LP to LP November 19, 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: Recommends the publication of the manuscripts by Laubengayer and Finlay pending certain revisions. Comments briefly on the papers. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from R. C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to LP. RE: Informs him that he may vote in the final ballot for the Willard Gibbs Medal Award. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Manuscript Lecture Notes. Lecture 17-21 on Gas Laws. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.4]
  • Writes cheque to "Charles Yale," $25.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Mosse," $24.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
November 26
  • Letter from Leland H. Pence, Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, Reed College, to LP. RE: Informs LP that they are still working on the synthesis of hapten which LP suggested. Discusses the chemicals they are working with, and the problems they have run into. Informs LP that Pence has a vacation from January 24 through May 30, and would like to come and work in Pasadena with LP. [Letter from LP to Pence December 2, 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]
  • Letter from Oswald Veblen, Ballistic Research Laboratory, War Dept., to LP RE: States he has inquired about using Mr. Sokoloff at the Laboratory, but that the Army has a policy of not using military personnel for positions which can use civilians instead. [Letter from LP to Dr. Oswald Veblen November 10, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
November 27
  • Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Requests LP review a manuscript entitled "Molecular Weights and Intrinsic Viscosities of Polyisobutylenes" by Flory. Comments that LP may pass the manuscript on if he is unable to review it. (Note under text: draft of letter to Lamb) [Letter from LP to Lamb December 12, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
November 28
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Kenner, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Technology, RE:
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sam Morell RE: Comments briefly on the chemical problem discussed by Morell in his letter. Sends greetings to Mrs. Morell and David. [Note from Morell to LP November 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.9, file:(M: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to S. S. Prentiss. RE: Informs him that the present model P Corresponds with the requirement which were mentioned. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to Beckman. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Receipt for airmail from LP to Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Sends his comments on the reprint on diazotization. Apologizes for the delay as he has been recently ill. [Letter from Kenner to LP September 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.7, file:(K: Correspondence, 1942)]
November 30
  • 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 #7.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Vannevar Bush, Office of Scientific Research and Development. Accepts appointment as Official Investigator in connection with the contract No. OEMsr-753 between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. Encloses two signed copies of the Pledge of Secrecy. [Letter from Bush to LP, November 18, 1942] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004
  • Note from Prof. Poleon Woo, Director of Chemical Research Institute, National Wu Han University to LP RE: Sends this letter with a copy of his new treatment and explains that since they have no recent scientific journals from foreign countries it is difficult to do research on heavy nuclei. Explains that he is also writing to apply for a job no matter what it is at Cal Tech, as he needs a salary to live on while completing his research, asks for any help LP can give. [Letter from LP to Woo February 22, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
  • Writes cheque to "Herbold's," $31.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Kay Kanzler," $26.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]