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December
  • Journal Article: Smith, Alice Kimball, "Scientists and Public Issues", Bull. At. Sci., Vol. 38, no. 10, (December 1942): 38-45. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1942a.5]
  • Report on analysis of Rossite. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • The molecular structure of methyl isocyanide. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64 (December 1942): 2952-2953. [Walter Gordy and Linus Pauling] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.6]
  • The serological properties of simple substances. II. The effects of changed conditions and of added haptens on precipitation reactions of polyhaptenic simple substances. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64 (December 1942): 3003-3009. [Linus Pauling, David Pressman, Dan H. Campbell, and Carol Ikeda] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.9]
  • The serological properties of simple substances. IV. Hapten inhibition of precipitation of antibodies and polyhaptenic simple substances. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64 (December 1942):3015-3020. [David Pressman, David H. Brown, and Linus Pauling] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.11]
  • The serological properties of simples substances. I. Precipitation reactions between antibodies and substances containing two or more haptenic groups. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64 (December 1942): 2994-3003. [Linus Pauling, David Pressman, Dan H. Campbell, Carol Ikeda, and Myoshi Ikawa] [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.8]
  • The serological properties of simples substances. III> The composition of precipitates of antibodies and polyhaptenic simple substances; the valence of antibodies. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64 (December 1942): 3010-3014. [Filed under: LP Publications: 1942p.10]
December 1
  • 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 Don M. Yost, Chairman, Section B-6, NDRC, to LP RE: Informs LP that he will arrive in Pasadena on December 10 th. Mentions he has written Roscoe concerning Don Martin and Charles Wagner. Suggests that Sam Naiditch be encouraged to join the Navy, and that they will need to fill his position as the operator of the radon plant. Suggests that Margeret Yost be considered if no other candidates can be found. (Notes in margins RE: editing directions for subsequent letter) [Letter from Yost to Emery, cc: LP, February 15, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 460.3]
  • Letter from Dr. Henry Bull to LP RE: Informs him that he is preparing his lectures on proteins for his visit to Cal Tech during Spring quarter 1943. Requests information on housing in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Bull December 4, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from Ing. Ricardo Monges López, Director, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter informing them that Prof. Zechmeister will not be able to accept the invitation to teach in their faculty this winter. Sends greetings to Dr. Millikan. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
December 2
  • 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]
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture 18 given by Noyes [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from Dr. Venancio Deulofeu to LP RE: Informs him that he sent a copy of his cook on Biological Chemistry some time ago. Hopes that it will be of use despite being in Spanish and outside LP's field. Thanks LP, AHP and the staff in Pasadena for their kindness during his visit. [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #98.7, file:(D: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Leland H. Pence, Department of Chemistry, Reed College. RE: Glad to learn of Pence's work. Accepts Pence's offer to come work with him while on vacation. Gives details of the job. [Letter from Pence to LP November 26, 1942, Letter from Pence to LP December 6, 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 Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Is disappointed in Miss Rukeyser's book. Explains the phase rule. Explains why the book is wrong. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from W. Bradford Wiley, Manager of the Educational Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Informs that the new edition of Organic Chemistry - An Advanced Treatise by Dr. Henry Gilman is nearing completion, and at that time they will send the two complimentary volumes to which he is entitled. Asks that he acknowledge receiving the books for their records. [Letter from LP to Wiley February 16, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10]
  • Receipt for transmitting classified report No. 1 from S. S. Prentiss, to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
December 3
  • 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 Registrar RE: States that the report submitted by Mr. William Shand satisfies requirement for admission to candidacy for Phd in Chemistry. [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 of Withholding of Tax Notice to Employees from CIT, Office of the Comptroller. RE: Explains the Victory Tax provisions of the Revenue Act of 1942. Includes Table of Optional Withholding by wage Brackets. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business & Financial, Tax Documents, 1930-1956: box #4.001, folder 1.3]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 19R, pp. 14-15 RE: My molecular weight experiment including Trials with ether and ethyl acetate.
  • Writes cheque to "Pop. Sci. Subscr. for Peter. 15 mo" $2.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
December 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 #7.2]
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture 19 given by LP - more on gas laws - mainly working problems on Avogadro's law + 15 minute quiz. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Bull RE: Expresses his satisfaction at Bull's coming visit and lectures topic. Goes on to inform him of housing options in Pasadena. [Letter from Bull to LP December 1, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.9, file:(B: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from William M. Hume, to LP, cc: William N. Lacey, Dr. William Munro RE: Continues an earlier telephone conversation concerning the Fellowship which Hume has agreed to fund at Cal Tech for the express purpose of studying the dehydration of vegetables. Notes he will donate $10,000 for the first two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. Adds that he would like no publicity associated with this fellowship. [Letter from LP to Hume December 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 19R, pp. 16-17 RE: Molecular Weight Trials continued, with methanol and ethanol.
December 5
  • Article from the Saturday Review of Literature, "A Poet Discovers the Mathematical Physicist," by F. S. C. Northrop. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Shall work at understanding the phase rule. Encloses the review by Professor Northrop of Yale. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. AJ Haagen-Smit RE: States that Mr. William Hume is presenting $5000 to CIT for work done under Haagen-Smit about the dehydration of vegetables. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
December 6
  • Letter from Dr. Leland H. Pence, Department of Chemistry, Reed College, to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his letter. Accepts the appointment offered. [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]
December 7
  • Ch 1a Freshmen Chemistry Notice for Instructors about assignment, lecture quiz, recitation, laboratory, experiment sheet correction, and business for next week. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Document containing Information for Persons Affected by Secrecy Orders under Public, No. 700, 76 th Congress. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • 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 Frank Aydelotte to LP RE: Informs him that Henry Moe forwarded him LP's letter of December 3 rd, and that he will make inquiries in Washington for a stenographer placement for Miss Rooke. States that there is currently a great shortage and that she sounds admirably prepared for the O.S.R.D. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Votes in favor of granting a fellowship for five months to Dr. Glenn T. Trewartha. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from Professor J. B. Peterson, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State College to LP RE: thanks LP for reprints on the structure of clays. Mentions how he has heard of LP, including that LP was a member of Gamma Tau Beta. [Letter from LP to Peterson December 15, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Writes cheque to "Berry Hill Farms. Jellies, or gifts" $7.90 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Jane Ambersh Jellies from Oregon" $6.45 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
December 8
  • 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]
December 9
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture 20, given by Noyes on Solutions - general survey of Chapter VI + Demonstration of partition. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, to The Chairman, Dept of Chemistry, Cal Tech, RE: States that government program research is expanding at Princeton and they need as many qualified graduates with a B.S. in chemistry as Cal Tech may have available. Describes the work these men might do and how they should apply. [Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor December 15, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
  • Letter from V. Bush, Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Appoints LP a Consultant to NDRC Division 3 of which Professor J.T. Tate is Chief, superseding his previous appointments in Divisions 8 and 9. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004
December 10
  • 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]
  • 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]
December 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]
  • Freshman Chemistry Lecture 21 given by LP: Concept of equilibriums emphasized, liquid-vapor, crystal-vapor. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Letter from Dr. J. Norton Wilson to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Comments on and recommends for publication the manuscript by Paul J. Flory entitled "Molecular Weights and Intrinsic Viscosities of Polyisobutylenes." [Letter from LP to Lamb December 12, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Has formed a good opinion of the book except for the part on the phase rule. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.17]
  • Letter from S. C. Lind, Dean, University of Minnesota, to LP. RE: Has returned his vote on nominees for the Chemistry Division. Asks why Kolthoff's name isn't on the list. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Memorandum from A. Townsend, to LP. RE: Expenditures for NDRC Chem 11. Handwritten notes at bottom. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 19R, p. 17 RE: Continued molecular weight experiments with ethanol.
December 12
  • Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Encloses the report by Dr. J. Norton Wilson on the paper by Dr. Flory. [Letters from Lamb to LP November 27, 1942, from Wilson to Lamb December 11, 1942]
December 13
  • Note from William J. Howell to LP RE: Requests LP write a note on his behalf to Capt. R. Koch of the U.S. Army Signal Corps outlining the senior courses in physics that Howell completed at Cal Tech. Notes he is enrolled in a physics course at Northwestern and has joined the signal corps; the letter may help him gain a commission. [Letters from LP to Koch and Howell December 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
December 14
  • Bulletin from Lewis B. Hershey, Director, Selective Service System. RE: Scientific and Specialized Personnel. Lists critical occupations. Letter from Charles L. Parsons on back. RE: Outlines procedures for securing the deferment of chemists and chemical engineers. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • 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]
  • Monthly Report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Monthly report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Monthly report for Contract No. OEMsr-703 by J. Norton Wilson. ‘Spectrophotmetric Detection of Carbonmonoxyhemoglobin' [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Note from LP to IS Bowen RE: Encloses a tentative draft of proposed regulations in regard to defense research. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.9]
  • Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. 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 airmail from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. R. Kirner. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Rough draft of monthly report by LP on Contract No. OEMsr-584. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 File 2.2]
  • Test timing of Ch 1a Final done by Linus Pauling. Started at 12:15pm, finished at 1:18pm, total time 63 minutes. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
December 15
  • Ch 226a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Final Examination 8 - 11 AM [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.3]
  • 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: Returns the corrected manuscript for publication in Landsteiner's book. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP November 23, 1942, December 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
  • Letter from LP to Frank Aydelotte RE: Thanks him for his help in finding a job for Miss Rooke, and informs him that she will apply to the OSRD job when she goes East. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP December 7, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
  • Letter from LP to George Bailey RE: Thanks him for his letter and informs him that Miss Rooke will probably be coming to Washington. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof Hugh S. Taylor, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton University, RE: States that they have no one graduating in the middle of the year, but may have a couple suitable candidates graduating in June. [Letter from Hugh S. Taylor to The Chairman, Dept of Chemistry, Cal Tech, December 9, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.6]
  • Letter from LP to Professor J. B. Peterson, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State College RE: Thanks Peterson for his letter and states that he hopes he will visit some time in Pasadena. [Letter from Peterson to LP December 7, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from W. F. Stoody, President, Stoody Co., to LP RE: Discusses a new process they are using to make buckets for the Moss Turbo-supercharger. States they need to put a Chemical Laboratory in their plant to do chemical analysis, and asks for help finding a competent man. Encloses a telegram from W. L. Merrill to Mr. W. F. Stoody suggesting Stoody ask LP for help setting up and staffing their laboratory. [Letter from LP to Mr. W. F. Stoody December 18, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1942), #377.12]
  • 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 "Collector of Internal Rev. Linus 81.02 AVP 87.01" $162.03 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Dr. H.A. Whipple," $4.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Cal. Edison Co. Electricity" $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "S. Counties Gas Co" $5.92 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Southern California Edison Co.," $8.40. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.016, Folder 16.2]
  • Writes cheque to "Troy Laundry" $17.69 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
December 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 D.W. Adams, Personnel Director, Filtrol Corporation, to LP RE: Informs him that they are looking for three chemists to work at their labs in LA. Details job requirements and encloses copies of the letter for disbursement. [Letter from LP to Adams December 19, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.8, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dean S. C. Lind, University of Minnesota. RE: Informs him that it is too late to nominate Kolrhoff for the Academy. Sends blank formal ballot so he can nominate him. Will add the name to next year's list. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Edward Cohn, Harvard Medical School. RE: Informs him that human globulin behaves essentially like bovine globulin. Asks if it is possible to be supplied with 2 kg of human globulin. [Filed under LP Science: Box 13.004, Folder 4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. F. Kincaid. RE: Encloses two copies of a report by Mr. McCasland on carbon and hydrogen determination on samples of Rossite. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Samuel Levine, Department of Colloid Sciences, Cambridge University, RE: Apologizes for the extended delay in response due to LP's illness and the misplacement of the letter. Regrets that they have few openings available at Cal Tech at this time and are doing little pure science research and thus would be unable to find a position for Levine. [Letter from LP to LP May 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.8, file:(L: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, RE: Regrets he has no one to recommend for the positions mentioned in the telegram. Suggests he search for candidates among qualified government workers, who have been exempted from the draft. [Telegram from Harkins to LP December 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.11, file:(Harkins, William)]
  • Letter from LP to Manager, Stanford University Press, RE: LP is sending a copy of his chemistry textbook, and would like to know the price to have it lithoprinted for use by his classes in September. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.19]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. E. C. Gilbert, School of Science, Oregon State College, RE: Thanks him for his letter and reports that their need for personnel is not as great now. Adds that Dr. J. B. Koepfli from Cal Tech is the West Coast representative of the Section on Chemistry for the National Research Council, and will be directing the distribution of synthetic organic chemistry projects to universities and labs on the Pacific Coast. [Letter from Gilbert to LP November 24, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.7, file:(G: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Telegram [date mentioned in LP response] from Dr. William D. Harkins, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Informs him that he needs graduate students in experimental physical chemistry for an urgent war project. [Letter from LP to Harkins December 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #151.11, file:(Harkins, William)]
  • Writes cheque to "12/1/2 doz handkerchiefs for Milton" $12.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
  • Writes cheque to "Mosse, Inc.," $12.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]
December 17
  • 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 R. C. Newton, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Medal Award, to LP. RE: Has received all other ballots and would appreciate if he would return his ballot as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Memo from the Office for Emergency Management, Office of Scientific Research and Development to Continued Occupational Deferment of Essential Personnel Employed on OSRD (NDRC) Contracts RE: Outlines new regulations in the policy regarding occupational deferments. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.5]
  • Receipt for sending airmail from LP to Kincaid. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Research Notebook of LP, RNB 19R, pp. 18-19 RE: Continued molecular weight trials with ethanol and summary of results.
December 18
  • Academic Report for Linus Pauling, Jr ending December 18, 1942 at Flintridge Preparatory School.
  • Algebra, Adv A-
  • Ch 1a Freshman Chemistry Final Examination (three hours) [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4]
  • Chemistry B+
  • English IV B
  • 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, Plane B
  • Letter from LP to Mr. W. F. Stoody, President, Stoody Co., RE: States he is glad to help with the alloy analyses, although they do not have many chemists available right now. Inquires about the methods used. Asks to speak to Mr. Sharp, and gives details on the best meeting place and time. [Letter from W. F. Stoody to LP December 15, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: [S: Correspondence, 1942], #377.12]
  • Letter from Wendell M. Latimer, University of California, to Dr. Charles L. Parsons. RE: Presents Dr. Pitzer as a candidate for the American Chemical Society Award in Pure Chemistry. Reviews his history.
  • Mech. Draw B
  • Teacher comments: "Linus' work continues to be quite satisfactory". [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk Farms," $14.20.
  • Writes cheque to "Adohr Milk, etc" $14.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
December 19
  • Letter from Crawford F. Failey, Administrative Assistant for Franklin C. McLean at the University of Chicago, to LP, cc: Drs. Fuson, Kirner, Marvel, and Cope. Informs him that they are shipping him 10 grams of a pure sample of T received from Dr. Fuson. Gives him the melting and boiling points and says that they have another 40 grams in case he needs it. Asks LP to return the shipping container. Attached is LP's receipt for the material. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.021
  • Letter from Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard Medical School, to LP. RE: Informs him that they cannot supply him with 2kg at once. Asks if 500g would suffice for a time. Requests to told what LP would like. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Capt. R. J. Koch, U.S. Army Signal Corps, RE: Describes William J. Howell's course work while a graduate student at Cal Tech, stating that his education level is that of someone with a Master of Science in Physics. [Note from Howell to LP December 13, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to Commissioner of Patents, Patent Office. RE: Is writing for approval of continued disclosures to the National Defense Committee and the persons specified by officers of this Committee. [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 D.W. Adams, Personnel Director, Filtrol Corporation, RE: Regrets that he does not know of any suitable candidates for the positions at this time. [Letter from Adams to LP December 16, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.8, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Letter from LP to William J. Howell RE: Notes he has written Capt. Koch as requested and encloses a copy of that letter. Also send the enclosed war bonds stemming from Howell's role as Mr. Patterson Fourier, and notes that the Britannica Junior is at the Pauling home for whenever Howell comes to pick it up. (Note: registered mail slip attached to letter) [Notes from Howell to LP December 13, 1942, from Howell to Rooke December 31, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.7, file:(H: Correspondence 1942)]
December 21
  • 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 Eduardo Cruz Coke to LP. RE: Sorry to hear that LP will not be able to attend the Chemical Meetings. Has postponed Congress, and replaced it with Meetings of a more intimate nature. Thanks LP for his letter and for sending reprints of his articles. [Letter from LP to Coke January 12, 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]
  • Memorandum from Dr. C. S. Marvel, to Official Investigators and Subsection Chairman. RE: Reorganization of Division B, NDRC. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
December 22
  • 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 Francis A. Smith, Chemist, US Department of Commerce, to LP. RE: Inquires of the reaction of the instrument to certain tests. [Letter from Wood to Smith December 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 " $22.00 for Fire Ins. Hartford HF 925918. 3 years from Nov. 21, 1942 $10 for Sewarts" $32.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "First Fed. Dec 1 payment" $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Mr. EW Crellin. Dec 1 payment" $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to "Stewart and Quigley," $32.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]
December 23
  • 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]
  • Writes cheque to "Linus Pauling Jr." $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Mira Loma H2O Co" $2.93 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
December 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 Dr. M. A. Peacock, Department of Mineralogy, University of Toronto to LP RE: states that he is enclosing a report on an attempt to find the structure of Ni3Bi2S2 which is a mineral found in the Sudbury nickel ore. Requests any suggestions or comments. (Notes in red pencil all over page on structures, Not in black pen, upper right: Ed: What do you think of this? L.P., Notes in red pencil also all over back of page) [Note from Hughes to LP January 9, 1943] [Letter from Peacock to LP May 17, 1943] [Letter from LP to Peacock May 24, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.7, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from J.W. Edwards, Edwards Brothers Inc. to LP . RE: Edwards thanks LP for his letter and goes over the various details of lithoprinted books. Edwards asks if LP has a Varityper on hand with which to prepare the photographic copy, saying that if LP could prepare this copy himself, it would save him some of the cost of printing. Edwards has sent on color samples, as well as sample books, and awaits word from LP. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.8]
  • Writes cheque to " Berry & Grassmede" $17.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5]
December 25
  • Christmas Card from Grace and Fred Fairbrother to LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.8, file:(F: Correspondence, 1942)]
  • Note from Dr. Adrien Albert to LP RE: Sends the note of September 4, 1942 from Mellor. Regrets he will be unable to visit Cal Tech before returning to Sydney. Discusses his work consulting for the Australian Army. Discusses LP's work on resonance and antibody formation. [Note from Mellor to LP September 4, 1942, letter from LP to Mellor December 29, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #246.7, file:(Mellor, David P.)]
December 26
  • Formed for Persons Holding Office of Scientific Research and Development Appointments Carrying No Compensations. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.004
December 28
  • 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 Reuben E. Wood, to Francis A. Smith, National Bureau of Standards. RE: Answers question form letter of December 22, 1942. Gives advice on the best conditions for the instrument. [Letter from Francis to LP December 22, 1942] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
December 29
December 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 Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Says the appointment of Miss Margery Wheeler is to be terminated on December 28, 1942. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
December 31