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September 1
  • Application for a Grant from the Research Funds of the American Philosophical Society, by Herbert C. Brown. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Chemistry 1a (Freshman Chemistry) Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. B. Van Niel, Hopkins Marine Station, RE: States he is looking forward to Van Neal's visit and asks him to speak in a chemistry seminar. [Letter from C. B. Van Niel to LP September 4, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Sends comments on the revised version of Dr. Isbell's manuscript, reiterating his objection to the publication of the manuscript. (Note under text: “ret'd model 9/1/43.”) [Letter from Lamb to LP August 23, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Scientists, to LP. RE: Has asked the NRC to invite Professor Campbell to the gelatin conference. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Writes cheque to “Pacific Citizen Japanese Newspaper subscription for 1 year” $2.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

September 2
  • Correspondence, Referee's Comments: The Serological Properties of Simple Substances. VI.The Precipitation of a Mixture of Two Specific Antisera by a Dihaptenic Substance Containing the Two Corresponding Haptenic Groups; Evidence for the Framework Theory of Serological Precipitation [Filed under LP Manuscripts, 1943a.3]
  • Letter from Florence Dostal to Dean of the School of Chemistry RE: Requests an outline of the Institute's work plan in connection with Organic Research Chemistry and fees. Describes experience in hopes of getting a job possibly in the stockroom. Will be in Pasaden in about two months to begin studies. [Letter from LP to Florence Dostal September 14, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Congratulates Boyd for his letter in Science. Informs him about an unpleasant experience with the Journal of Immunology. Discusses his latest experiment on the framework theory. Mentions his experiments on hapten inhibition of precipitation. [Letter from Boyd to LP September 9, 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 Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests that requisitions on NDRC-Chem-13 signed by Dr. R.B. Corey be honored during September 3 to 13. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Prof. Arthur B. Lamb, Editor, JACS, RE: Accepts the invitation to dinner at 6:30 Tuesday night at the Hotel William Penn. [Letter from LP to Lamb August 23, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #191.1, file:(Journal of the American Chemical Society)]
  • Letter from LP to Wendell M. Latimer, University of California. RE: Asks him to prepare brief biographical statements about Yost, LaMer, Smith, and Hibbert. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
  • Letter from Prof. Herman Mark, Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Thanks him for his recommendation of Dr. Eyster. States that he looks forward to seeing LP in Pittsburgh and sends regards from his family to the Paulings. [Letter from LP to Mark August 23, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #244.1, file:(Mark, Herman)]
  • Note from William J. Howell to LP RE: Writes that his friend Mrs. Rowan Young will be coming by Pasadena to pick up the encyclopedias which LP has kept for Howell. Reports that he was not selected for a commission and instead has continued teaching. Adds that currently he is planning to start work on an MIT NDRC project at Northwestern. [Letter from LP to Howell September 16, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.8, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
  • Writes cheque to “ACS” $1.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “First Fed. Sept 1 Payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Mr. EW Crellin. Sept 1 Payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
  • Writes cheque to “Nat Acad ‘43 Dues” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

September 3
  • Handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Secretaries of Local Sections. RE: Asks that they bring to the attention of the local sections the fact that they will be asked to propose a candidate for President-Elect and four members for the Society of Councilors-at-Large. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Secretaries of the Local Sections. RE: Asks them to bring to the attention of their section the fact that they will be asked to sugesst a member for President-Elect and four members for Councilor-at -Large. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Memo from LP to the Senior Members of the Staff RE: Outlines regulations regarding requests for the issuance of badges for Gates and Crellin Laboratories. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Memorandum from Arletta Townsend to LP. RE: Summary of CMR Chem 1 from July 1942 through August 31, 1943. [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, 1942 through August 31, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

September 4  (Chicago)

September 5  (Chicago, IL)

September 6  (Washington, D.C.)

September 7  (Washington, D.C.)

September 8  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Hour Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, exam, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Cleveland Norcross, Acting Contracting Officer, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes the extension of the contract until December 31, 1943. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Karl Darrow to LP RE: Inquires as to whether LP will present a paper to the meeting of the Physical Society in December. [Letter from LP to Darrow September 15, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.4, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)]
  • Note from AHP to Dr. Thomas Addis RE: Mentions that LP is in the East on war work . Plans to get the salt tablets right away and mentions adding extra minerals to the diet, hoping that this will add to his chances of a long life. Expresses hope that the war will end soon and mentions that she has been working in their victory garden. There is a note in blue ink after the postscript written by Dr. Thomas Addis when he returned this letter with his reply: “13 Sept 1943, Letter re “length of life.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1946-1947)]
  • Writes cheque to "Marie G?" $10.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]

September 9  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Charles L. Parsons, American Chemical Society. RE: Asks if he filled out a questionnaire for President-Elect or Councilor-at-Large. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Is glad LP is on his side in regards to editorial changes. Believes that those who have published as many papers as they have, have developed a style of their own. Interested in LP's latest experiments, but isn't convinced that it proves the truth of the theory. Requests to be put on the list to be sent reprints of all LP's papers in this field. [Letter from LP to Boyd September 2, 1943, Letter from LP to Boyd September 15, 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]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “California Scientist Wins Pure Chemistry Award”, Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Post-Gazette, September 9, 1943. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.6]

September 10  (Pittsburgh)
  • Letter from Dr. Felix Haurowitz, University of Istanbul, to LP RE: Discusses his attempts to recreate LP's experiments described in number 2469 of “Science,” but regrets that his lack of equipment impeded the process. Reports that it is difficult to receive scientific journals in Turkey for financial reasons. Requests LP send further information on the experiments. Suggests he send the papers care of the American Embassy or General Consulate in Istanbul in case of difficulty in sending them directly to Haurowitz. [Letter from Haurowitz to LP June 29, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #152.7, file:(Haurowitz, Felix)]
  • Letter from Fred T. Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Requests that a final report and a report on inventions be submitted for OEMsr-103. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
  • Letter from L. P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, to LP. RE: Requests his advice on the application attached. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]

September 11  (Chicago)
  • Letter from Dr. Allan D. Wallis to LP. RE: Realized the diagram he had sent earlier was incorrect. Sends a corrected one. [Letter from LP to Wallis 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]

September 12
  • Memo from JHS to LP RE: Asks if LP will request an availability certificate for Miss Bradford. Also she did not receive a copy of the agreement with the Institute which she signed concerning her NDRC work - asks if one can be produced for her. [Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett September 14, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]

September 13
  • Letter from Stanley Schaefer, F. S. Crofts & Co., Publishers, to LP RE: States he is now working at a commercial publishing firm. Asks if LP has prepared a manuscript for a inorganic chemistry textbook and, if so, could he take a look at it and perhaps publish it. Assures LP of the abilities of this firm. [Letter from LP to Mr. Stanley Schaefer September 18, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Memo from VE Wilson to Supervisors, OEMsr-418 RE: Informs that the duties of Personnel Requisition Clerk have been given to Miss Corbin. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Replies to her questions about additional nutritional supplements by stating that only the NaCl tablets are necessary. Also reassures her that the condition will not have any effect on LP's chance of a long life so long as it is monitored, even after symptoms disappear. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

September 14
  • Booklet: Message From The President of the United States: Segregation Of Loyal And Disloyal Japanese In Relocation Centers, 78th Congress, First Session, Document No.96 RE: Actions ordered in Senate Resolution 166 regarding segregation of loyal and disloyal Japanese in relocation centers and review of conditions of relocation centers have already taken place, thus another executive order is not needed. Includes previous statements by the Director of War Mobilization affirming this. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box #5.001, Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, to LP. RE: Asks if the Pauling Oxygen Meter can be adapted to the measurement of small amounts of oxygen in the butadiene and other vapors encountered in the standard synthetic rubber copolymer plants. [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. Allan D. Wallace. RE: Interested in Wallace's studies. Emphasizes certain points about antigens. Finds Wallace's discussion satisfactory. Asks that Wallace inform him if he finds certain groupings of antibodies in his studies. [Letter from Wallace to LP August 24, 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 Miss Florence Dostal RE: Writes to inform her that she will not be admitted to CIT to study organic chemistry because it is against policy to admit women as students. The only women who have studied at the Institute are taking certain evening courses relating to the war effort, for which no degrees are given and no courses of this sort are being given in chemistry. [Letter from Florence Dostal to Dean of the School of Chemsitry September 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E. C. Barrett RE: Requests an availability certificate be issued for Miss Rebecca Bradford who will stop work on the 25th and will need a certificate the 24th. Also asks for a copy of the agreement with the Institute which she signed concerning her NDRC work. [Memo from JHS to LP September 12, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to Selective Service System. RE: Informs him of the need to change Mr. Movitt's classification. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

September 15
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, exam grading, laboratory, recitation, and lecture outline. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Letter from Charles L. Parsons, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he has been reelected Associate Editor of Chemical Monographs. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from L. M. Henderson, Chairman, Jury of the Willard Gibbs Award, to Gentlemen of the Jury. RE: Informs them that they should start deliberations for the Willard Gibbs Award. Encloses two voting sheets, a stamped addressed envelope, and a list of former recipients. Suggests that the voting sheets be in within two weeks. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. K. K. Darrow RE: Agrees to give a talk if the meeting is held between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Suggests using the title from the Stanford meeting. Mentions Darrow's visit to Pasadena. [Letter from Darrow to LP September 8, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #89.4, file:(Daniels, Farrington, 1937, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1966)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Interested by the fact that Boyd is not convinced of LP's theory. Glad that Boyd received money from the Rockefeller Foundation. [Letter from Boyd to LP September 9, 1943, Letter from Boyd to LP September 25, 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 Ralph Spitzer RE: Sends information about positions in Pittsburgh or Woods Hole, Massachusetts in which he may be interested. Also recommends contacting the Metallurgy Department of the University of Chicago. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP September 5, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
  • Letter from Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin, to LP. RE: Informs him of their work with the treated bovine albumin LP sent them. Requests to know how to dissolve them. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Prof. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Chemical Reviews, to LP RE: Requests LP read and comment on the enclosed article by Leonor Michealis entitled “Semiquonone Radicals.” [Letter from LP to Noyes September 25, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
  • 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]
  • Monthly report for OEMsr-584 for the period of July 15th -September 15th by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]

September 16
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Scientists. RE: Thanks him for arranging to invite Professor Campbell to the Gelatin Conference. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from LP to Executive Council, CIT RE: Recommends that permission be given to former graduate students working on war work as employees of the California Institute of Technology to attend certain lectures as auditors without payment of any fee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from LP to William J. Howell RE: Writes that he is glad to hear about Howell's work with the NDRC. Adds that the encyclopedia's, which the older children enjoyed using, are awaiting Mrs. Rowan Young in his office. [Note from Howell to LP September 2, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.8, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
  • 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 J. H. Rushton. [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]

September 17
  • An experimental test of the framework theory of antigen-antibody precipitation. Science 98 (September 1943): 263-264. Written by: Linus Pauling, David Pressman, and Dan H. Campbell. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1943p.4]
  • Biographical information on William F. Giauque. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
  • Letter from G. F. Collins, District Manager, Pure Carbonic to Miss Rooke RE: Advises that they no longer have an outside door key and now deliver the dry ice in the afternoons so that a key is no longer necessary. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.8, file: (P: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from J.C. Stearns, Director of Personnel, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Requests LP send his opinions of William J. Howell, who has applied for a position with them. [Letter from LP to Stearns September 22, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.8, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
  • Letter from L. P. Eisenhart, Executive Officer, to Members. RE: Informs them of the time and location of the Annual General Meeting. Informs them of the main events of the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Letter from LP to Reuben E. Wood. RE: Enclosed 52 copies of the formal report entitled “Performance of Model P Pauling Oxygen Meter in a Flying Airplane”. Asks him to sign them and send them on. Reminds him of the receipts needed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Receipt for sending 52 classified formal reports from LP to Reuben E. Wood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.2]
  • Telegram from Dan H. Campbell, CIT to E. Cowles Andrus, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks what the classification of OEMsr-153 is and if a detailed report should be given at the gelatin conference. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Telegram from E.Cowles, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to Dan H. Campbell, CIT. RE: Informs him that a detailed report may be given at the gelatin conference in September. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]

September 18
  • Application of Herbert C. Brown for a grant of $1000 from the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011, Folder #11.1]
  • LP Note to Self RE: Schedule of research tasks with Dave and Recsei. [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]
  • LP Note to Self RE: Summary of results from antibody experiment. [Filed under: RNB 17R: Addendum]
  • Letter from Bacon Ke, Wu Han University, to LP RE: Requests permission to come study under LP at Cal Tech. Describes his experience and current situation. Asks if he could work as a lab instructor as his parents are unable to fully fund his study. [Letter from LP to Ke November 4, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.8, file:(K: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from Dr. Dinah E. Fry, Director of Research, Test Division, Psychological Corporation, to LP RE: Discusses LP's letter to Mr. Magee at Popular Mechanics Magazine concerning mechanical comprehension problems. Sends a complimentary specimen set of Form BB. [Letter from LP to Fry September 24, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.9, file:(F: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from J. McKeen Cattell, Editor, Science, to LP RE: asks if LP prepared an address for the Oregon meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and if so, whether it could be published in Science. [Letter from LP to Cattell September 24, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.11, file:(C: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. Stanley Schaefer, F. S. Crofts and Co., RE: States he is preparing a general chemistry book, but it is unfinished and will not be done until sometime after the war is over. Doubts he will give the manuscript to Schaefer's company, but states no arrangements have yet been made with another publisher. [Letter from Stanley Schaefer to LP September 13, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]

September 19
  • Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $9.16 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

September 20
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Has just been informed that he is to address the Chicago Section on January 27th. Asks if he has time for more speaking engagements immediately before or after this. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from C. Ernst Redemann, University of Chicago, to Dr. Verner O. Shoemaker, CIT. RE: Has got a sample of Lewisite Isomer II from Edgewood. Presents the problem about obtaining a pure Isomer II. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from H. F. Bragg, Technical Aide, Section 17.1, National Defense Research Committee, to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Asks if he ever considered using the Pauling Oxygen Meter as a guide to the operation of oil-fired boilers. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Jacob T. Crosby to LP. RE: Asks for information as to whether or not there are any teaching assistantships available in his department for the February term of 1944. Gives overview of his experience. [Letter from LP to Crosby September 27, 1943] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
  • Letter from Karl Darrow to LP RE: Requests the title of the paper that LP was to give in July. Also states that it has been suggested that LP give a ‘symposium' on immunology. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.10, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
  • Letter from LH Farinholt, Executive Officer to Ralph Spitzer RE: States that upon receipt of a letter from LP and discussing the matter with members of the organization, would like to offer him a position at the National Defense Research Committee, Division 8. Outlines job scope, salary and requests response. No other paperwork need be filed. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP September 28, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
  • Letter from LP to Professor M. Polanyi, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester RE: Thanks Polanyi for letter of October 3, 1941 and apologizes for the delayed reply. [Letter from Polanyi to LP October 3, 1941] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #308.9, file:(Polanyi, Michael)]

September 21
  • Letter from Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago to LP RE: Says he has received a letter from Dr. Barnes of the American Cyanamid Company telling how LP recommended him for a job, wonders if LP has any inside information on the job as there are many companies that are dishonest, and says that he is not unwilling to leave the university as he finds the anti-scientific policy of the university disturbing. [Letter from LP September 25, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
  • Receipt for classified material from Dr. C. Ernst Redemann, to Dr. Verner Schomaker. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Writes cheque to "Polytechnic Elementary School," $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.1]
  • Writes cheque to “J. R. McLean Bulbs” $11.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 72.1]

September 22
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, laboratory, recitation, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Secretary, American Chemical Society. RE: Pleased to accept the appointment as Associate Editor of Chemical Monographs. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, War Production Board. RE: Informs him that there should be no difficulty in making a recording oxygen meter to cover the range. Informs him the Dr. Beckman is manufacturing the meters. [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 J.C. Stearns, Director of Personnel, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Sends his opinions concerning William J. Howell in connection with a position in the Laboratory. [Letter from Stearns to LP September 17, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.8, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. J Auge RE: Requests that a note be attached to all blanks for assistantships and fellowships to include a photograph. [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 LP. RE: Asks if corrections can be made to the report without considerable delay. Presents a problem of needing to discuss the meters with a group, and not being authorized to. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

September 23
  • Letter from Robert A. Milliken to Dr. Reuben E. Wood, Maryland Research Laboratory. RE: Releases him to disclose information on the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

September 24

September 25
  • Letter from Arthur L. LeRosen to Miss Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin. RE: Explains how to dissolve the gelatin. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston College School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Can appreciate LP's surprise that Boyd wasn't convinced of his theory. Thinks the qualitative side of LP's experiment will be easy to get around. Says the quantitative data is harder to explain. Is testing a possible explanation. [Letter from LP to Boyd September 15, 1943, Letter from LP to Boyd September 29, 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. Alden H. Emery, Assistant Manager, American Chemical Society. RE: Informs him that he should not give other speeches while east because he feels the need to concentrate on war work. Will be very busy while east. Hopes to go on a speaking tour eventually. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. G. W. Wheland, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago RE: Says Dr. Barnes seems to have given a accurate report of their talk, says the job seems suited to Wheland, describes it more, says that his impression was that American Cyanamid is a good place to work as he has met several men of the research laboratory, and says they are pleased with their set up. Believes it is a better industrial job than most, says that in his opinion the University of Chicago treats Wheland terribly and he should leave if not promoted soon, and says that he will let him know if he hears of any openings in a university. [Letter from Wheland to LP September 21, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Karl Darrow RE: Suggests “Specificity of Intermolecular Interaction” as the title for his talk in December; outlines some of the discussion he will cover. [Letter from Darrow to LP September 20, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.10, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, RE: Recommends that Leonor Michaelis' article on semigquinone radicals not be accepted for publication in its current form. [Letter from Noyes to LP September 15, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #279.5, file:(Noyes, W. A., Jr.)]
  • Letter from LP to Miss Mary Peterman, University of Wisconsin. RE: Has asked Dr. Arthur LeRosen to answer her question. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin: Box #13.004 Folder #4.1]
  • Letter from LP to the MacMillan Company RE: Requests four copies of each of Latimer and Hildebrand “Reference Book of Inorganic Chemistry” and Noyes and Swift “Qualitative Chemical Analysis” for use by instructors teaching the freshman chemistry courses. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.10, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)]
  • Note from Dr. Edward Hughes [on Hotel Durant, Berkeley, stationary] to Judy [Judith Rooke, Secretary, Division of Chemistry, Cal Tech] RE: Sends a report of the work he did at Cal Tech but did not publish and is not confidential. Discusses his new residence in Oakland and reports that J. Norton Wilson has been ill with poison oak. Adds that he did not type the report as his typewriter is still boxed up. [Letter from LP to Hughes October 5, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163.1, file:(Hughes, Edward)]
  • Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

September 27

September 28
  • Letter from J. C. Elgin, Chief, Copolymer Equipment Development Branch, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his assistance. [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. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him that he had a conference with Deuel and Feigan about the resubmission of a proposal for contract with the committee. Encloses three copies of the new proposal, and three copies of an explanatory letter. Gives a favorable opinion on it. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Requests the Buchman Fund together with any additions made to it be kept intact until a decision is made as to the type of research for which it is to be used. [Letter from E. R. Buchman to LP September 24, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
  • Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Thanks LP for his reply to the letter, says he received offer of employment at the Bruceton Laboratory but is still trying to gather information from the other two prospects prior to making a decision. [Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer September 15, 1943] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
  • Writes cheque to “AAAS” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

September 29
  • Chemistry 1a Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, and lecture outlines. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.6]
  • Letter from Guy Waddington, Physical Chemist, Petroleum and Natural Gas Division, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines to the Secretary of Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry cc: LP RE: Writes that he is enclosing a list of their publications with several of them checked, which he would like sent to him as indicated by the enclosed slip. Adds that he would like to be placed on their mailing list. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. William C. Boyd, Boston University School of Medicine. RE: Knew that only the quantitative results could be used to decide between the alternative theories. Doesn't have anything new to say about the solution of the precipitate in an excess of antiserum. Hasn't seen the argument which Erikson and Neurath had presented. [Letter from Boyd to LP September 25, 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 R. A. Millikan, to LP. RE: Informs him of Mr. Lyon's opinion on the subject of Reuben Wood's disclosure. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.1]

September 30
  • Balance Sheet for the Pacific Division of the AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks for two items: A reprint of the article in Science and a copy of Cal Tech's Charter Constitution and By-Laws. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
  • Letter from LP to Dean D. B. Swingle, Montana State College, RE: States they will do everything they can for Stanley, that they have kept in close touch, and that he will soon ask Stanley about a change in living arrangements. States Stanley would like to continue his work in the Laboratory. [Letter from D. B. Swingle to LP September 27, 1943] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Informs him of receipt of four copies of Deuel's proposal for contract. Recommends that three copies of it be sent to Dr. McLester with a recommendation from the Panel. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. J. Crane, Ohio State University. RE: Approves of the minor changes made. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. H. J. Deuel, Jr., University of Southern California. RE: Informs him that he has sent all four copies of his proposal to Dr. Bloomfield, with recommendation. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Sho-Chow Woo, National Research Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, China RE: Replies that he was glad to get his letter from July, and he never received his letter from November. Says he is glad Woo is doing well with his new colleagues and studies, reports that their research in pure science has suffered as almost everyone has been transferred to war work, and notes that Dr. Chia-Si Lu has been one of their Research Fellows for three years. Mentions that Dr. Yost has been seriously ill for two months, but is recovering due to penicillin and suggests that Woo collaborate with bacteriologists so his medical men can have it for treatment of disease as well. [Letter from Woo to LP July 28, 1942] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.11]
  • Letter from Robert C McMaster to Dr. JB Koepfli, Dept of Chemistry RE: Requests temporary pass be given to Mr. Chester E. Weaver to work on research by the National Defense Research Committee. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
  • Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Sep 30 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $640.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]