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August
  • LP Note to Self: Treatments of sicknesses by Dr. Yost [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]
  • Undated note from S. Aranoff to LP RE: Sends the promised photograph and apologizes for his disjointed conversation during LP's visit. [Letter from LP August 17, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.9, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)]

August 1
  • Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44: Box #13.007 Folder #7.3]

August 2

August 3
  • Letter from Henry Taube, Secretary Treasurer, Cornell Section, American Chemistry Society, to LP RE: Invites LP to come speak to the local A.C.S. chapter, sometime during the year, on any subject but preferably Antibody Reactions. Asks what time of year LP might come. [Letter from LP to Henry Taube August 12, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.4]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the paper “An Empirical Tule for the Estimation of Activation Energies” by E.E. Royals and recommends that the manuscript not be accepted for publication. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Memo from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Has read certain pages to “Magnetic Phenomena” by S. R. Williams. Has found that the difference between it and LP's claims is that their fiber is attached at both ends. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]]
  • Typescript: An Experimental Test of the Framework Theory of Antigen-Antibody Precipitation [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1943a.2]
  • Writes cheque to “Troy Laundry. 3 months. May-June-July” $19.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

August 4
  • Chemistry 1A. Notice for Instructors regarding assignments, laboratory, hour exam, and the lecture outline. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.6]
  • Letter from Dr. Charles D. Wagner to LP RE: Explains that as politicians have been raising an outcry about draftable men in Civil Service jobs, the OSRD decided it will no longer request deferment for the particularly draftable technical aids like him, and he is deferred until November 11. Explains the areas of military he has been considering, asks if LP might know where he might fit into the Cal Tech war research program, adds that he wishes to go back to organic chemistry, his chosen field. [Letter from LP to Wagner August 12, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes him to change the classification of the contract from confidential to restricted. Three copies. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Enclosed a signed copy of Contract No. OEMsr-153, Supp. No. 1. [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 Dean Jones RE: Answers questions regarding Mr. Golding. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Don Martin, National Institute of Health. RE: Informs him that the odds against rebuilding their current instrument. Tells him to try it himself. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

August 5
  • Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University, to LP. RE: Acknowledges his letter. Would like to know when LP will be in the San Francisco area. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Renee Gretske RE: Regrets to inform her that they do not admit women to the graduate school at Cal Tech. Suggests she might apply to work as an assistant on a research project. [Note from Gretske to LP August 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.8, file:(G: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to the War Manpower Commission RE: Gives list of the draft status of employees in his department in connection with their memorandum of July 31, 1943. [Letter from Carmichael to LP July 31, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]

August 6
  • An address delivered by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority before the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California RE: how the War Relocation Program is conducted and why they have adopted such policies. Includes background information on evacuation, information on the leave process and segregation of the loyal and disloyal, and suppresses rumors of treatment in the relocation centers. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box #5.001, Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him that their labs are not suitable for the containment of animals. Has made plans to fit out a good animal room. Submitting a request to the War Production Board for materials to fit out the animal room. Would be grateful for help. [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 Dr. D. L. Tabern RE: LP encloses a copy of a previous letter which he may have been lost in the mail. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1946s.1]
  • Letter from LP to War Production Board. RE: Requests permission to outfit a room for the housing of animals for use in scientific research. Gives details of his work, and why the room is needed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

August 8
  • Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a copy of a statement of immediate policy and plan in the handling of ACS monographs. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]

August 9
  • Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University, to LP. RE: Informs him that the panel has been asked to advise about the project of Dr. MacKay. Has asked for a renewal. Requests an immediate answer. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from Crawford F. Failey, University of Chicago, to Dr. Vernon Schomaker, CIT. RE: Is sending 10cc. Each of the isomers of M-1. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from Frances R. Montgomery, Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges receipt of the letter of August 6th. Has corresponded with Mr Faris, who needs to submit a request to the War Production Board, as they do not accept requests from contractors. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Karl G. Jansky, Bell Telephone Laboratories, to LP RE: Writes that he has heard from Dr. O.E. Buckley that LP was suffering from and successfully treated for Bright's disease. Asks for information on the treatment and LP's doctor, as Jansky himself is now suffering from the same condition. [Letter from LP to Jansky August 14, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.10, file:(J: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Francis O. Schmitt, Dept. of Biology and Biological Engineering, M.I.T., RE: States the Russell has a good personality but is not the strongest scientists, and describes some of his shortcomings. States that Russell is not preferable to Palmer and apologizes for not having anyone else to recommend. [Letter from Francis O. Schmitt to LP August 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #357.9]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Reports that Dr. George Scatchard has sent him the calculations for sodium chloride membrane equilibrium with serum albumin. Notes that the chloride ion concentration in urine and plasma should be nearly equal at membrane equilibrium. (Letter from LP to Dr. Addis July 27, 1943, Note from Dr. Addis to LP August 11, 1943) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Memorandum from J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Informs him of a paper from the Patent Office. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

August 10
  • Letter from D.L. Tabern to LP RE: Tabern is very grateful that he has accepted to deliver the 1943 Stieglitz Memorial lecture. He hopes that January 27th can be definite and will let LP know as soon as possible. [LP's letter: July 27, 1943, LP's reply: August 17, 1943] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1944s.1]
  • Letter from Dr. R. R. Newell, Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, cc: Du Mond and Mudd to LP RE: Requests their opinions on Dr. Fitzhugh Lee Avera who is offering to do some research for them on a National Research Council contract. [Letter from LP to Newell August 13, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.10, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, The Science Press RE: Submits “An Experimental Test of the Framework Theory of Antigen-Antibody Precipitation” for publication. [Letter from Cattell to LP August 23, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.11, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Is sending under separate cover samples of a proposed blood substitute. Would like them to be ultracentrifuged and analyzed. [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. T. L. Ho, Department of Physics, University of Chekiang, China, to LP RE: Requests LP read and consider sending for publication in Physical Reviews a manuscript entitled “On the Term Value of X-ray Spectra” by Hu, a research student. [Letters from LP to Ho and Buchta October 4, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.8, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]

August 11
  • Letter from D. Tourtellotte, Director of Research, Knox Gelatine, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has asks the laboratory to send an additional fifty pounds of the Lot C-1 calcium gelatinate. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Ernst C. Redemann, University of Chicago, to Dr. Verner Schomaker, CIT. RE: Informs him that they were not able to supply Isomer II. Is shipping a sample of Isomer I. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from Ernst C. Redemann, to Dr. Arthur C. Cope, Columbia University. RE: Explains the situation. Requests that Edgewood Arsenal would supply Dr. Schomaker with 10 grams of Isomer II. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from J. P. Youtz, Business Manager, CIRT, to LP. RE: Attached a copy of an order dated July 22nd, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from M. E. Guill, Asst. Comptroller, U. S. C. , to CIT. RE: Submits a statement covering the services rendered under subcontract. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from M. E. Guill, Asst. Comptroller, U. S. C., to CIT. RE: Submits a statement covering services rendered under the subcontract with OSRD. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Asks him to think of ways to measure helium in a way that could be done shipboard. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to LP RE: Thanks LP for his help with the dialysis experiment and praises his work, mentioning that sometimes even doctors must put faith in others, just like their patients. (Letter from LP to Dr. Addis August 9, 1943) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
  • Telegram from E. N. Poole to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs him that he can furnish eight pieces of magnets in four weeks. Gives a quote. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]

August 12
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Informs him of his opinion on Dr. MacKay's project. Returns the papers. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is pleased that he has accepted the chairmanship of the special panel of the CMR. Informs him of his plan to come to San Francisco a few times a year. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles D. Wagner RE: Replies that he checked over the Cal Tech war research projects and could not find an opening that Wagner would be interested in, adds that he did not talk yet with Dr. Niemann but supposed Wagner had also written to him. [Letter from Wagner to LP August 4, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Taube, Dept of Chemistry, Cornell University, RE: States he is not planning a trip to the East when he could come to Ithaca with in a year, but will notify Taube if his plans change. Declines Taube's invitation to speak. [Letter from Dr. Henry Taube to LP August 3, 1943]
  • Letter from LP to E. P. Stevenson. RE: Requests an extension of the contract to December 31st, 1943. [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 H. F. Helmholz, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation. RE: Has two meters that can run on batteries. Would like to know when the experiment can be carried out. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Asks LP to indicate which day would be best for him to hold the Associate Editors dinner during the Pittsburgh meeting of the ACS. Sends a postal card for his response. [Letter from LP to Lamb August 23, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to D. Churchill, Jr., National Defense Research Committee. RE: Reports expenditures and out standing orders under OEMsr-584 through July 31st, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of CMR Chem 1 from July 1942, through May 31, 1944. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of NDRC Chem 1c from July 1, 1943, through July 31, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Telegram from Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Asks that he suggest the wording of the Pitzer citation. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk Farms. July” $14.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $5.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $7.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “H. A. Whipple. Paddy's Teeth” $6.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “H. Honson Shoes” $6.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall. Repairing Peters & my watch” $15.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O. H2O.” $9.44 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Readers Digest. 2 yr Subscription” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif Edison Co” $8.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co.” $9.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $3.22 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “State Treasurer. Income Tax for Linus & me (13.82)” $27.64 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

August 13
  • Letter from E. J. Crane, Chairman, Committee on Nomenclature, Spelling, and Pronunciation, to Committee. RE: Encloses a copy of the Report of the Committee for the Revision of the Nomenclature of Pectic Substances. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from H. R. Bulmore, Sales Department, Simonds Steel Mills, to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Informs him that they cannot furnish the magnets ground and magnetized as requested. [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 Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Informs him that a modification has been made to the secrecy order under Patent Serial No. 408,116. Encloses a copy. [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 Dr. R. R. Newell, Stanford University School of Medicine, cc: Mudd and Du Mond, RE: States he has never met Dr. Fitzhugh Lee Avera. Adds that he will evaluate Avera's research plan if Newell wishes. [Letter from Newell to LP August 10, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.10, file:(N: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Memo from Lloyd Spencer to LP. Says that after reviewing LP's final report of June, 1943, it was indicated that patent reports for the double slit grating photometer and the filter photometer may be in order. Says that he would like to examine these devices and discuss with LP whether or not they involve patentable significance. Handwritten note: "We concluded no new, patentable idea or process had been discovered- W.H. Eberhardt." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

August 14

August 15
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Marx, Institute of Experimental Biology, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Sends the requested information on his training, experience and publications. Briefly describes his recent biological research on protein substances. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.10, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Pamphlet, Reprint from the New York Times Sunday Magazine. "To Solve the German Problem - A Free State?" by Upton Sinclair LP Peace: Box 3.021, Folder 21.4
  • Rough draft of monthly report for OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Writes cheque to “McLean Bulb Farm. Daffodils” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Wm C. Burton. Treasurer Pasaden Chp. American Principles of Fair Play. Membership. Paddy & me” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

August 16

August 17

August 18
  • Administrative Suspension Statement from Albert D. Misler, Chief of the Audit and Claims Section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Explains the differences in the amount of money claimed and the amount approved and says that the difference is not allowed because the accommodations LP used were not in accordance with the Standardized Government Travel Regulations. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
  • Chemistry 1a. Notice for instructors regarding assignments, laboratory, and the lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Gives approval of the proposed appointment of Dr. Victor Hall as a technical aid to the Panel. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Memorandum from A. N. Richards to All Responsible Investigators. RE: Informs them that the possibility of hiring a new physician should be discussed with OSRD. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

August 19
  • Memorandum from A. Walter to LP. RE: Attached copies of billing from U. S. C. for the subcontract. Asks for a signature on them and them to be sent back. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

August 20

August 21

August 23
  • Letter Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his prompt work on the Deuel project. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, Science, to LP RE: Informs LP that the manuscript “An Experimental Test of the Framework theory of Antigen-Antibody Precipitation” will be published in Science. [Letter from LP to Cattell August 10, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.11, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from J. Murray Luck, Stanford University, to LP. RE: Asks if he could investigate the effects of various concentrations of LP's different oxypolygels on the thermal stability of human serum albumin. [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 E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Requests a letter be issued to Reuben E. Wood releasing him from the restriction on who he can talk to about the instrument. [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 Mr. J. C. Stearns, Director of Personnel, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: States that Mr. Louis G. Stang, Jr., has not worked directly under his supervision, but from what he has heard from Stang's supervisors, Stang is an able and effective worker with a good personality, and is a trustworthy citizen. [Letter from J. C. Stearns to LP August 14, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Responds that he will be attending the Pittsburgh meeting of the ACS. Adds that he is available for dinner any night except Wednesday, September 8th. [Letters from Lamb to LP August 12, 1943, from LP to Lamb September 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Herman Mark, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, RE: Recommends to him Dr. Eugene H. Eyster for the position to be vacated by Prof. Caldwell. States that he will see Eyster at the ACS meeting in Pittsburgh and hopes to see Mark there as well. [Letters from Mark to LP August 16, 1943, September 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.1, file:(Mark, Herman)]
  • Letter from LP to Professor Franklin Thomas RE: Doubts that interest in x-ray diffraction is great enough to justify a course. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: Requests advice regarding registration units for Ch222a and Ch250a. [Letter from LP to LW Jones August 24, 1943] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Memo from Mae R. Magee, In Charge Travel Unit of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Authorizes LP's travel from Pasadena to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and back from September 1-20, 1934. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
  • Note from Reuben E. Wood to LP. RE: Requests that his classification be changed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Report on “Studies on Vitamin E Deficiency in Chicks.” By Henrik Dam, Departments of Anatomy and Biochemistry, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular medicine materials related to vitamin E (general), 1942-1975: Box #11.073 Folder #73.1]
  • Writes cheque to "Eola Tyus," $6.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]

August 24
  • Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Finance Committee has recommended that the contract be extended till December 31st. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from D.L. Tabern to LP RE: Tabern is glad to learn that LP is planning on January 27th to deliver the Stieglitz Memorial lecture. Looks forward to seeing him then. [LP's letter: August 17, 1943, LP's reply: August 30, 1943] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1943s.1]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Will ask if the Committee of Selection meeting can be the weekend before or after January 27th. Informs him that it was Barbara Burke whom LP read about. Sends a letter from Professor Wilson. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
  • Letter from LP to LW Jones RE: States that Ch 222a and Ch 250a should be one unit. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP August 23, 1943] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Informs that Mr. James DeWitt Lowell has resigned his Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation Fellowship as of August 16, 1943. He has left the Institute permanently. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Mae R. Magee, In Charge Travel Unit of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Encloses Travel Authorization No. OEMrd-376-44 and Transportation Requests Nos. OSRD 5536, 37, 38, 39, 40. Reminds him that an original and 4 copies of reimbursement vouchers should be submitted to this office when claiming travel expenses and to attach white copies of transportation requests to vouchers. Asks him to return all transportation request book jackets when the requests are used or upon termination of his travel authorization. Handwritten note by LP: "File." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Surgeons, to LP. RE: Informs him that the information he requested will form part of the series of reports which will be presented at the next gelatin conference. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

August 25
  • Chemistry 1a. Notice for Instructors regarding the assignment, laboratory, mid-term grades, and the lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.6]
  • Letter from Harry V. Welch, Secretary, Southern California Section, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Delighted to learn that he will be at the Pittsburgh meeting. Asks his opinion on society fees. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Leonard F. Sheerar, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, RE: States that both the oxygen bomb experiment and the flash point and fire point of oils are worth including in the manual, but regrets he doesn't have more suggestions to make. [Letter from Leonard F. Sheerar to LP August 21, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Letter from Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, to LP RE: Informs LP of Dr. Hudson's appraisal of the manuscript by Dr. Isbell entitled “Resonance Structures for the Dilactones of Saccharic and Mannosaccharic Acids.” Notes that he informed the author, who has now submitted a revised copy of the manuscript. Encloses the manuscript and copies of the relevant correspondence. [Letters from LP to Lamb July 14, 1943, September 1, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from T. R. Forbes, Division of Medical Sciences, National Research Council, to LP. RE: Informs him of a conference on Gelatin as a Blood Substitute in Washington D. C. Hopes that each investigator there will be able to give a fifteen minute summary of his work, and submit a condensed written report. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from W. J. Butler of J.W. Stacey, Inc. to LP RE: Sends him a complimentary copy of Heisig's “Semimicro Qualitative Analysis” and requests his comments on its use as a textbook. [Letter from LP to Butler October 4, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.10, file:(B: Correspondence 1943)]
  • Memo from BH Sage to Miss Elizabeth Swingle, cc: LP, RE: Requests certain individuals be authorized to withdraw inflammable solvents from the chemistry stockroom. Requests the writer be notified in case any large amounts are withdrawn. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Personnel Requisition for Miss Corbin. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

August 26
  • Letter from Dr. Allan D. Wallace to LP. RE: Thanks LP for sending reprints. Has been investigating in the field of serology. Discusses his findings in relation to what LP has found. Encloses an illustration and text description. Requests LP's comments on the two. [Letter from LP to Wallace September 14, 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. Erle Billings, Eastman Kodak Company. RE: Does not have anyone to suggest for the job. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Will be glad to have Luck carry out tests. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Transcript of statements made by congressman Herman P. Eberharter of Pennsylvania, member of Dies committee, at the March of Time RE: refutes unfair and untruthful criticism of War Relocation Authority. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box #5.001, Folder #1.2]

August 27

August 28
  • Letter from J. P. Youtz, CIT, to LP. RE: Informs him that the permission to discuss material covered by the Institute contract and it supplements cannot be granted by an official of the Institute. [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 Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Returns the letter about Barbara Burke. Informs him that the clipping never reached him. Informs him of his travel plans. Informs him of his current work. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
  • Memorandum from LP to Reuben E.Wood. RE: Disclosure of information relating to method and apparatus for determining the partial pressure of oxygen in a mixture of gases. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

August 29
  • Writes cheque to "Dr. L. Write," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Linus Pauling Jr. Advance” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

August 30

August 31