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• 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. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66 (March 1944): 330-336. Written by: Linus Pauling, David Pressman, and Dan H. Campbell. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1944p.1]

• Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Reports that he has been informed by Dr. Kenneth Turner that the only way for Linus, Jr. to transfer to the Medical Corps will be for him to apply to his own commanding officer. [Letters from Hogness to LP February 28, 1944, from LP to Hogness March 9, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. E. C. Rosenow, Mayo Foundation, RE: States he is not feeling well enough to come to Rosenow's seminar that afternoon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.9]
• Restricted letter from Irvin Stewart to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, California Institute of Technology. RE: Recommends an additional $3000 and an extension of time to June 30, 1944. Would like him to consider this letter as an informal authorization to proceed. Asks to be advised it he is prepared to proceed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Informs them of the situation regarding the late Dr. Wilson, and a monograph on the Chemistry of Leather Manufacture. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
• Writes cheque to "American Chemical Society," $0.64. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from Dr. Dwight Carpenter to LP RE: Requests a reprint of “Chemistry of the Biologically Important Imidazoles.” (Note in pencil in top margin: “Dr. Buchman Do you have any of these?”; note in pen on bottom margin: “Sent reprint May 12 ERB.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #57.13, file:(Carpenter, Dwight Chance, 1936-1940, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Votes in favor of the contract of Abbott. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Freshman Registration Committee RE: Recommends that Mr. Eugene Zaustinsky be admitted to the Institute to study chemistry. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP March 8, 1944] [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 Thayer Thorndike, President, Lights, Inc. [Letter from LP to Wawra February 29, 1944, letter from Thorndike to LP March 7, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

  March 3, 1944

  Mr. Thayer Thorndyke, President

  Lights, Inc.

  1111 South Fremont

  Alhambra, California

  Dear Mr. Thorndyke:

  I am sending you the enclosed copy of my letter to young Mr. Wawra in the hope that you can be of help to him with the problem which confronts him, in case that it continues to be a problem. The matter is, of course, not a serious one at present, but I have been afraid that Mr. Wawra's youth, inexperience, and lack of familiarity with American customs might lead him into difficulties, unless he were given some advice now. I am sure that you will understand that men who have worked hard to obtain the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are interested to see that the title is properly used.

  With best personal regards, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

  Enclosure

• Writes cheque to “First Fed. Feb & Mar 1 payments” $420.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]
• Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. Feb 1 & Mar 1" $160.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3]

• Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE; Encloses a proposal for renewal of contract from Dr. Addis. Asks for his vote on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from Cecil Z. Wawra, Director of Research and Development at Lights, Inc. to Dr. Haagen-Smit, Biology Department, Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Accuses LP of having an unfriendly opinion toward himself and therefore has decided not to present himself as a candidate for his doctorate. Adds that he hopes Haagen-Smit's friendly attitude toward himself will not be affected by this decision. Attached: copy of LP's letter of February 29, 1944, now dated as March 3, 1944. [Letter from LP to Wawra February 29, 1944, memo from Millikan to LP March 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from Cecil Z. Wawra, Director of Research and Development at Lights, Inc. to Prof. Robert A. Millikan, Chairman, Executive Council, Cal Tech cc: LP RE: Reports exchange of letters between LP and self, accuses LP of personal animosity against himself, announces that this has caused him to decide to no longer attempt to present himself for the Ph. D. degree at Cal Tech and hopes that he will still remain friends with other members of the faculty at the Institute. [Letter from LP to Wawra February 29, 1944, memo from Millikan to LP March 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from LP to the Gentlemen of the Committee on Scientific Research Personnel War Manpower Commission. [LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012]

  WAR MANPOWER COMMISSION

  WASHINGTON, D.C. 25

  NATIONAL ROSTER

  MAR 10 2 01 PM '44

  Committee on Scientific Research Personnel

  War Manpower Commission

  Washington D.C.

  Gentlemen:

  This will acknowledge you recent letter informing me that my name has been included in the Reserved List of your Committee. I understand now that the Reserved List comprises only professional scientific research and scientific development workers who are engaged in essential war activity for an agency represented on the Committee, and who cooperate in insuring the stability of war industry by clearing with your Committee before transferring from one organization to another.

  I am appreciative of this recognition of my work, and I desire to aid in promoting the orderly flow of personnel that is so essential to our war effort. Accordingly I shall keep you informed of any changes in my Selective Service status, salary, or character of work, and shall consult with you prior to considering transfer to any other organization.

  Very truly yours,

  Linus Pauling

  Pasadena Calif.

  March 6, 1944

• Letter from Raymond Nichols, Glass Block Sales, Pittsburgh Corning Corporation to LP RE: States that literature and samples of requested materials are being sent under separate cover. [Letter from LP to Pittsburgh Corning Corp. February 9, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.9, file: (P: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Thayer Thorndike, President of Lights, Inc. to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter of friendly advice to Wawra, explains that any reference to “Dr. Wawra” should have been in quotation marks, as with any use of “Dr.” before his name. Explains that the editor simply used the prefix without any input from Wawra and without any thought of the degree it indicated, adds that they think so highly of Wawra that he may count on their helping him assimilate American customs whenever needed. [Letter from LP to Thayer March 3, 1944, letter from Wawra to Millikan March 6, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from Walter B. Cannon, Chairman, Committee on Shock and Transfusions, National Research Council, to LP. RE: Asks LP to send a statement including specific information. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Letter from LP to Selective Service System RE: recommends Floyd Wayne Preston be given II-A classification so he can complete his undergraduate degree in chemistry at Cal Tech. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #312.9, file: (P: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from R. E. Rundle, Dept. of Chemistry, Iowa State College, to LP RE: Discusses the difference in starch packing structure between field corn and popcorn. Attaches prints of the different types. [Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle March 11, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12]

• Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP RE: States that they were not able to admit Mr. Eugene Zaustinsky but he would be gald to talk about the matters involved at any time. [Letter from LP to Freshman Registration Committee March 3, 1944] [Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar March 10, 1944] [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 Prof. R.A. Millikan, Chairman, Executive Council, Cal Tech to LP RE: Writes: “This seems to me an unwarranted criticism of your letter. You will be interested in it. Should I try to smoothe [sic] over his feelings?” Attached: Wawra's two letters of March 6, 1944. (Notes on memo of names and numbers and “meeting” next to one) [Letter from Wawra to Millikan March 6, 1944, letter from LP to Millikan March 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Status of NDRC Chemistry 13, CMR Chemistry 1, NDRC Chemistry 1-C, NDRC Chemistry 12, NDRC Chemistry 11, NDRC Chemistry 9, NDRC Chemistry 8, and Chemistry 5 as of February 29, 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $25.54 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O Co” $1.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Ray Edwards Laundry” $8.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from Dr. Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: Sends a letter of introduction for John Newburgh, a special case undergrad from Ann Arbor desirous of pursuing graduate work which has been delayed by his illness. [Letter from LP to Brockway March 14, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31.11, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965, 1979)]
• Letter from LP to Director of Selective Service RE: Writes regarding three men: Harbottle, Landerl, and Hammond all of which are working on contract OEMsr-881. Their services are greatly needed in order to complete the work requested by the Armed Forces in the time they requested. Their work is of utmost importance and cannot be replaced. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Reports on the essentialness of men working at the Institute on CMR projects. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks him for his help with Linus, Jr.'s situation, noting he has had some interviews with the medical corps, but they do not know yet if he will transfer. Adds that he has recommended to several young men that they contact Hogness concerning war research, including Heinz Pfeifer. Sends news on David Hogness' progress in his program at the Institute. [Letters from Hogness to LP February 28, 1944, March 1, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Robert Collins RE: states that there is some chance, although very slim, that they will make an additional appointment of assistants in chemistry and has asked the secretary of the graduate school to send application blanks. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to Crellie RE: Sends him his two dollars. Asks about his amphibious jeeps and how school is. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  March 9, 1944

  Dear Crellie,

  Here is your two dollars! I am sorry that I did not send it before. Isn't my birthday watch wonderful? I just love it. It is absolutely perfect.

  How big are these amphibious jeeps of yours? Did you and Pete put them together or did you buy them already built? They must have fun.

  How is school coming along? Do you like it or would you rather stay home?

  March 20 1944

  I shall be glad to see how much you have grown when I come home, Crellie.

  Love,

  Linus

  P.S. Here it comes, April 5!

• Letter from Pauline H. Eason, Acting Chief, Contract Section, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, California Institute of Technology. RE: Enclosed two copies of contract. Return both copies signed, witnessed, and the corporate seal affixed. Note that the propose contract is restricted. Request acknowledgment of receipt of this letter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• A note on the serological activity of denatured antibodies. Science 99 (March 1944): 198-199. Written by: George G. Wright and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1944p.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Alfred Marshak, Radiation Laboratory, UC Berkeley, RE: Apologizes for the delay in response due to a recent illness. Suggests Marshak write Hogness with questions about the position, and notes that he has sent a letter about Marshak to Hogness. Also suggests Marshak contact Dr. Kistiakowsky. [Note from Marshak to LP February 26, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University Hospital. RE: Votes in favor of the extension of Dr. Addis's contract. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Edwin Cohn RE: Discusses lodging issues in connection with Cohn's coming visit to Pasadena related to war work. [Telegram from Cohn to LP February 26, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66.10, file:(Cohn, Edwin, J. 1939-1940, 1942, 1944, 1947)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Sends his opinions on Alfred Marshak, who LP has recommended write to Hogness about a job. [Letter from Hogness to LP March 14, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from LP to LW Jones, Registrar RE: States he is satisfied with the decision to not admit Eugene Zaustinsky and it is not necessary for him to go to the trouble of telling LP about the reasons. [Letter from LW Jones, Registrar to LP March 8, 1944] [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. O. F. Bergelis RE: apologizes that they do not have a catalogue at present, asks if Bergelis is interested in graduate work in chemistry and chemical engineering or in undergraduate work. Will be glad to supply additional information. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Robert A Millikan RE: Discusses a statement for which LP asks the approval of the Institute Wage Committee trying to establish a measure of control over the way clerical help takes time off. It will be brought up for discussion as soon as possible. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
• List of names and amounts for contributions to the Red Cross. Some handwritten at bottom. [Memo from I Howard to Judith Rooke March 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.9]
• Summary of NDRC Chem 1c from July 1942 through February 29, 1944; Summary of Immunochemistry for February 1944; Summary of CMR-Chem-1 from July 1942 through February 29, 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.2]
• Writes cheque to “American Red Cross” $35.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from LP to Dr. R. E. Rundle, Dept. of Chemistry, Iowa State College. [Letter from Dr. R. E. Rundle to LP March 7, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.12]

  March 11, 1944

  Dr. R. E. Rundle

  Department of Chemistry

  Iowa State College

  Ames, Iowa

  Dear Dr. Rundle:

  I thank you for sending me the photomicrographs of microtome sections of field and pop corn kernels. These are indeed very interesting. It would be nice if the detail could be recognized well enough to check on the point as to whether the granules are really rhombic dodecahedra or are the fourteen-sided polyhedra which usually are observed with soap bubbles and cells.

  With best wishes, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Letter from LP to Mrs. J Auge RE: States that he doesn't believe that they can appoint Bazman, Feldman, or Merryman. Suggests writing to them saying there is no opening. [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 Freeman Allen to Head of Chemistry Department, Caltech RE: asks for information on opportunities offered for the study fo research chemistry at Caltech. Also asks what text book and laboratory manual is being used for organic chemistry and where they may be obtained. [Reply from LP April 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Judith Bardos to Dr. Todor von Karman, Cal Tech, RE: Sends her curriculum vitae so that Karman may advise her in finding work as a chemist. Notes that Aladar Laszlo suggested she contact him. (Note in top right corner: “Polgar”) [Letter from Ormesher to Polgar April 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.9, file:(G: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Reuben Wood to LP RE: Says he saw Lost Angel and recommends it to LP's family, gives the weather and his need to find someone who can darn socks, tells how he enjoyed his month in California at Christmas time, tells how he visited Beckie and how she likes her new lab under Garner, tells about a few people they know, gives thanks from Dr. Chadwell, says Lu is getting to see much of the country, and wishes that he himself could do interesting side-experiments instead of urgent work. Gives his best to everyone at Cal Tech and LP's family. [Letter from LP to Wood March 30, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]

• Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his prompt response. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from Don Yost to Dr. Clyde K. Emery, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, cc: LP, RE: Discusses plans he and LP are proposing for renovating the operation of the Radon plant. Suggests that Dr. Stanley Swingle be charged with reconstruction and technical care of the plant, that Plunkett continue operation, and that Yost himself act as consultant to Plunkett, Swingle and LP to oversee the renovation. Adds that Mrs. Marguerite Yost would cease to assist in operation. Requests Emery's comments. Also notes that Cal Tech would like to continue receiving small samples as needed, though the plant will eventually be off campus. [Letters from Yost to Emery February 15, 1943, from LP to Barrett, cc: Yost et al, March 29, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108.5, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)]
• Letter from J. H. Rushton, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Will be in Los Angeles next week. Would like to contact LP in regard to his recent work on oxygen analytical equipment. Hopes it will be convenient to have a short visit on March 13th or 14th. Shall call by phone when he arrives in LA. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from LP to Mr. J. Deane Sensenbaugh RE: answers letters of February 24 and 26. Advises that Sensenbaugh continue his work for his degree and come to Caltech at the end of June or as soon as he can while still obtaining his degree. Requests that Sensenbaugh write if his draft status changes from II-A. [Letters from Sensenbaugh to LP February 24, 1944, February 26, 1944, April 19, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from LP to Prof. Robert A. Millikan, Chairman, Executive Council, Cal Tech. [Memo from Millikan to LP March 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

  March 13, 1944

  Dr. R. A. Millikan

  Linus Pauling

  Wawra

  Dear Professor Millikan:

  I return herewith your correspondence with Mr. Wawra.

  I do not think that you should try to smooth over his feelings. There is no reason for his feelings to have been hurt by my letter; I am afraid that he has several wrong ideas about how things are done.

  He is, of course, wrong in saying that I have shown personal animosity toward him. I extended to him the same interest end friendliness as to other young students. Moreover, he is, I judge, wrong in thinking that his obtaining the Ph.D. degree at the California Institute of Technology depends on friendship between himself and "influential members of the Institute", rather than upon doing the work for which the degree is given.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Letter from Mr. J. David Newburgh, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan to LP RE: Thanks LP for his interest in his calculations concerning the effect of haptens and discusses the research a little bit, encloses a graph. Discusses coming to Caltech and his inability to work full time due to a recent illness. [Reply from LP March 29, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Offprint: Memorandum of Supplemental Agreement for Contract No. NDCrc-137, Symbol No. 3944. Supplement No. 5 for the contract between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.007
• Propositions Submitted by Gifford Ewing McCasland for the PhD Oral Examination. [LP Biographical CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963: Box #1.016, Folder 16.1]
• Writes cheque to "Santa Fe R.R." $15.77. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]
• Writes cheque to “Collector Internal Revenue AHP & LP 66.31 + 2 =” $132.62 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks him for sending the names of potential job candidates. Regrets that they have no more funding to hire additional workers at this time. Adds he is glad Linus, Jr's situation appears to be working out. Thanks him for his interest in his son David, as well as the news on his progress. [Letters from LP to Hogness March 9, 1944, March 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from J.B. Koepfli, Gates and Crellin Labs, to J.T. Fuess, Chemical Sales Division, Eastman Kodak Company, RE: Informs Fuess that LP has placed Koepfli in charge on the investigation of the fatal accident involving ethylchlorol carbonate. Asks why No. P-591 is not stabilized if it is necessary to stabilize No. 591 White Label. Asks how much calcium carbonate is used in stabilization, if it should be visible to the naked eye, and if it decomposes. [Letters from Fuess to LP October 15, 1943, from Fuess to Koepfli March 22, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.1, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. J. H. Saylor, Dept. of Chemistry, Duke University, RE: States he decided the results were not conclusive enough to decide the structure of aluminum trimethyl, and that it is not important enough to continue work at the present time. States they would like to keep Saylor's notebook, but they are happy to send copies on any of the pages. [Letter from J. H. Saylor to LP February 28, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Responds that they could find a stipend for Newburg to do Immunochemistry work if his health now permits. Mentions that now may not be the best time at Cal Tech due to their extensive involvement in war work. [Letter from Brockway to LP March 9, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31.11, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965, 1979)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Walter B. Canon, Committee on Shock and Transfusions, National Research Council. RE: Answers the questions in his letter of March 6th. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from Ralph Connor, Chief, Division 8 to LP RE: Discusses the matter of men working on National Defense work who have been denied deferments. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Memorandum from Fred T. Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, National Defense Research Committee, to Jno. D. Myers. RE: Informs him that the final voucher is being held by the Fiscal Section pending the receipt of the required patent records. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
• Santa Fe train ticket envelope for LP, cost totaling $265.77. Handwritten notes about train schedule by LP. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

• 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]
• Handwritten notes. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.3]
• Letter from John A Behnke, College Editor, W. B. Saunders Company, to LP. RE: Presumes he will be attending the ACS meeting in Cleveland. Would like to see him while there. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. W. H. McNeely, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, RE: States that Dr. Lacey mentioned a job opening with the International Minerals and Chemical Corp. for an organic chemist. Suggests he write directly to Dr. Paul D. V. Manning. [Letter from McNeely to LP February 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Thanks immensely for the watch. Discusses his health, which they say is a chronic cold. Talks about the rapid passing of time and will end packages. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  March 15, 1944

  Dear Mom and Dad

  The watch is perfect, absolutely it couldn't be better. I was even surprised that Dad was able to find such a watch. I am immensely pleased and happy with it. Thank you ever so much.

  I see that is was a bad error for me to omit Crellie's two dollars. I'll send it along to him just as soon as I can bet my money out hock where it is for safekeeping.

  A couple of weeks ago my cold, having gradually worked up, got to the point where I was sent to the hospital again for the third time. The docs have gotten around to calling it chronic now. They were talking about having out my tonsils, but my tonsillitis cleared up so I suppose there's no danger in that line. My cold started bothering me ears I had an earache for the first time in ten years or so a couple of nights ago. So now I'm in the E.N.T. section of Otitis media. It doesn't bother me particularly now, I have a heavy cold, as usual.

  I read my charts and doctor's reports. They are very interesting. I think I'll be in the hospital for some time this time because the doctors think it's about time I got rid of this infection before something serious occurs.

  Meanwhile each day passes and I hardly notice. Time, except at the immediate present, goes faster here than anywhere else. But I'm always restless, and the slightest diversion is welcomed. The Red Cross has some shindig or other each night, and I'm rapidly exhausting their library.

  I had no chance to mail the packages to you. I'm cut off completely from the outside world here. I haven't any idea how my transfer is coming along.

  I hope you are all well. Don't work too hard.

  My love to you all

  Linus

• 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]
• 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 “Athenaeum. 2 months” $6.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. E.H. Mcmillan. Services for me, Linda, Crellie” $14.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Flintridge School for boys. Peters Tuition school supplies, lunch, etc” $75.21 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “Miss McFarland. Crellin & Linda” $6.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co.” $19.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $8.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co.” $26.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]
• Writes cheque to “To May -1946 Popular Science. 2 years for Peter” $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Copy of contract extension proposal for OEMsr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from C. B. Van Niel, Hopkins Marine Station, to LP RE: States he has not made up his mind whether to take a leave of absence or not. Discusses his work with the Guayule Emergency Project in Salinas. Asks if he could postpone his chemistry program at Cal Tech. [Letters from LP to Dr. C. B. Van Niel February 21, 1944, March 29, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
• Letter from J.H. King, Captain, Corps of Engineers, War Department, to LP RE: Requests LP sends his opinions of Donald Everett who is applying for a specialized position and has listed LP as a reference. [Letter from LP to King March 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.9, file:(K: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.016, Folder #16.27]

  Thursday morning

  Dearest love:

  I love you, darling, and our little rascals. I hope that you have got a letter from Linus by this time - he must be feeling pretty chipper to go so long without writing.

  The trip has gone along well so far. It seems to be mild outside - there was snow only in the mountains. Some of the corn fields have been plowed already, showing the rich black soil of the Mississippi valley.

  I have slept well. My remnant of a cold seems to be neither better not worse. I shall continue to wear my longies.

  The main idea that I thought up yesterday still looks good to me - I'm writing to Dr Corey about it. I have spent my time reading the Guggenheim stuff and the Sat. E.P. and trying to think up ideas.

  Don't work too hard, dear little girl; remember that people get into trouble after the flu by working too much. Have you seen Mrs Brown?

  Loads of love from

  Paddy

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.016, Folder #16.28]

  [California Institute of Technology]

  Thursday evening

  Dearest love:

  I trust that you and the itsies are all all right. I love the whole crowd of you.

  I've been getting along well. Jim Castle was with me from Denver to Chicago. I talked so long to him that I became hoarse. He's a specialist on anemias. I didn't get to ride in a "chambe-rette" on the Burlington Lephyr because the car (with a couple of others) was wrecked a couple of days ago.

  In Chicago I saw a most remarkable movie "Fighting Lady", photography by Steichen- about an airplane carrier. Also I went to that newsreel movie + saw a very good film captured from the Germans about the break-through in December. I'll take you to Fighting Lady.

  The weather is still fine. I am well, but I felt a bit tired yesterday, my throat isn't sore.

  Mrs. Dorsy sends you her regards. For 20 years she has had a sick husband (Ed) on her hands, which is why she travels with him.

  Love from Paddy

• Letter from LP to Dr. E. Cowles, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Encloses an application for extension of Contract OEMsr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Note from Dr. Chia-Si Lu to LP RE: Thanks him for expanding the manuscript he wrote with Wang for publication in the JACS. Mentions two typographical errors. Regrets missing seeing LP when he was in Washington D.C. on February 4th. Notes that he has heard that Chien has left Cal Tech for Wisconsin. Adds that he will encourage other Chinese chemists to go to Cal Tech. [Letters from LP to Wang, cc: Lu, February 14, 1944, to Lu April 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
• Writes cheque to “A. C. Vroman. Books” $13.23 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.1]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.016, Folder #16.29]

  Dayton Ohio

  Friday morning

  Dearest love:

  I adore you, darling little wife. I hope that you are getting along will and are taking care of yourself. Don't work too hard.

  I have arrived in Dayton, and shall soon have breakfast and go to my meeting. The trip was uneventful. I'll be glad to get to New York tomorrow morning, so that I can look forward then to the trip home.

  The weather remains mild.

  It will be fine when the war is over and you and I can take a leisurely junket around the country, seeing all the shows in New York and all the mountains in the West (and probably all of the Local Sections of the A.C.S. in between). But what I look forward to most now is my return to Pasadena next Thursday, when I will kiss and dip my sweet little wife, the cutest girl in all the world.

  Your own,

  Linus

  Love to Crelly xxx ooo

  Love to Linda xxx ooo

  Love to Peter xxx ooo

• Letter from Verner Schomaker, to Professor R. C. Fuson, University of Illinois. RE: Has finally obtained good electron diffraction photographs of dimethyl trisulfide. Would like to know whether LP found it possible to prepare dimethyl pentasulfide. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Report on Performance Tests of Pauling Oxygen Meter Submarine Model, to the Chief of the Bureau of Ships. [Memo April 6, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Handwritten letter from Karl Paul Link, to LP. RE: Speaks of the ACS. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Journal Article: “Aspirin Causes Bleeding”, Journal of the American Medical Association, v. 124, No. 12, pp. 777-778, March 18, 1944. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1936-1940: Box #6.003, Folder 3.12]
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.016, Folder #16.30]

  Saturday night, 9 ³⁰

  Dearest sweetheart:

  I adore you, darling, and I'm making plans for the time when I get back to you. You are the sweetest little chicken in the world.

  Many things have happened today - and yesterday. Our Dayton meeting went off all right; we inspected Charley Thomas'es Monsnato plant (which makes Hammett's powder), had lunch at the country club, and then held the Division meeting; I left early to catch the New York train. My usual mix-up occurred - my berth was in the Washington car! But the conductor succeeded in getting a berth for me in the New York car. The train was two hours late, causing me to detrain at 9 ³⁰ and to reach the meeting at 9 ⁴⁰ , tem minutes late.

  Edith Moe came to the office in the afternoon and served tea. She wants to see you again.

  Henry told me that John Abbott and Iris Barry were divorced - he went to Arizona for the divorce and to treat his TB. He met a young artist there, named Kate. Then in New York he had a hemorrhage from the lung, and called Henry, telling him that since his doctor required him to stay in bed and he could not get a nurse he was going to marry Kate at once, so that she could nurse him. Henry says that Kate is a wholesome western girl; he also says that John isn't taking care of himself in the way that you must to beat TB. Henry himself is an arrested TB case - from Oxford days. He used to take a taxi from class to class - and the treatment succeeded. Henry is, I judge, pretty mad at Iris B - and so am I.

  Tonight we all (including Edith) had dinner with Aydelotte at the Harvard Club. I ate a half lobster - it was very good, but not very big. Now I must read a couple of books (by doubtful applicants) before going to bed.

  I do not need to come to the April Dio [?, illegible] 8 meeting - but I am wondering if I shouldn't reconsider my decision about not coming East in April. I don't want to come; but EB Wilson has said that they would speak up in meeting and say that Addis isn't a scientist, and that if I want him to be elected I would better be there with some definite information about his scientific work.

  I'm going to eat some more of your candy tonight - I have about 40% of each kind still left. It surely is good - just wonderful. You are my sweet girl, too - I'd like to intersperse bites of you and the candy.

  The weather is mild here - no rain or snow.

  I telephoned the Miskys. Young Reba was there - she said that I was supposed to stay with them; if I was I had forgotten. I'll call again tomorrow, and on Monday I'll visit the Rockefeller Institute.

  I adore you, darling, and all of the children. Have you heard from Liny? No letter from you has reached me.

  Love

  Paddy

• Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Chairman, Committee on Scientific Research Personnel RE: Encloses completed forms for the nomination of men employed on OSRD Contract No. OEMsr-881. States he feels that it is important that these men receive deferment. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Max F. Roy, National Research Committee RE: Informs him that he has submitted a list of the names of all the scientific personnel not already on the War Manpower Commission list of reserved scientific and technical workers. Also encloses list of men working under OEMsr-881. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from William R. Krigbaum to LP RE: thanks LP for letter of February 13, states that he will write in April concerning the earliest possible start date to receive credit. [Letter from LP to Krigbaum March 13, 1944] [Telegram from Krigbaum to LP April 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Wm. Lloyd Evans, Ohio State University, to F. W. Willard. RE: Summarizes his views concerning publishing a volume on the chemistry of sugars. Would be willing to undertake the task. Informs him of a journals and papers to be published in related areas. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]

• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Sends a digest of an application for a Latin American Fellowship from Dr. Aureliano. Asks what he makes of it. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]

• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Encloses a letter about James Henry. Asks for a statement of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Discusses his cold, which is getting better slowly. He ran into his old measles nurse and was happy to see her. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  March 20, 1944

  Dear Mom

  I was happy to get your letter they always lighten my mood and make me feel better.

  I'll be getting out of E.N.T. pretty soon. My ear has decided to get better. My cold persists although I can't understand why. I suspect that my lack of resistance is as much mental as physical. I certainly will be glad when I feel completely healthy again.

  I distributed some programs through the wards today for the Red Cross women and I ran across my old measles nurse. She is exceedingly nice, not very pretty, very intelligent and somewhat a dreamer, like me. She is my favorite nurse, even thought I have had a couple of very cute ones. I was pleased to see her again.

  I'm sorry I didn't write for such a long time. I was living in a state of dreamy suspended animation, as it were. Anyway, time flitted away without my noticing. I managed to read plenty of navels, though. (Novels, not navels)

  I wish I could see the garden again. I hope you won't work too hard. I certainly miss the fresh vegetables we had.

  My love to you,

  Linus

• Note from Marion B. Higgins to Cal Tech RE: Inquires into training possibilities, stating she received a chemistry degree in 1917 and would now like to re-enter the field. Also inquires if the salaries of laboratory assistants are higher than those of mechanical workers. [Letter from Jones to Higgins, cc: LP March 24, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.9, file:(H: Correspondence, 1944)]

• Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to LP. RE: Shall be glad to carry on as chairman at the Academy meeting in Washington. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from Hamilton Patton, Executive Vice-President of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pasadena, to LP. Informs LP that the loan for $4000 to purchase 3 additional acres adjoining his property was approved, giving the details. Lets LP know that the land in question was sold for $800 and acre, not $1500 like LP thought. LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.039
• Memo from LP to Technical and clerical employees, Department of Chemistry RE: Outlines the regulations regarding working hours. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

• Letter from Frances R. Montgomery, Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Acknowledges the receipt of Proposal for Extension of Contract OEMsr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from J. T. Fuess, Chemical Sales Division, Eastman Kodak Company to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, Gates and Crellin Labs., RE: Responds that the stabilizer was added to both grades of the ethyl chlorocarbonate, but that the practical grade was not labeled as containing it. Notes that one gram of calcium carbonate is used per kilogram of ethyl chlorocarbonate, and that it may not be visible to the naked eye. Gives directions on how to open a bottle to verify that it has been stabilized. [Letter from Koepfli to Fuess March 14, 1944, note by Koepfli May 1, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #111.1, file:(Eastman Kodak Company, 1938, 1940-1941, 1943-1944, 1951, 1957)]

• Letter from JM Loyd to [unknown] RE: Requests that all information in connection with the Monthly Payroll be received no later than the 20th of each month. [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 Jaromil Sladek, Georgetown University, to LP. RE: Hopes LP will recall their conversation at Washington Academy of Sciences last year. Asks if LP would send him small amounts of LP's synthetic antibodies. Will report his findings to LP when he is done. [Letter from LP to Sladek April 3, 1944] [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 L.W. Jones, Registrar, Cal Tech to Marion B. Higgins, cc: LP, RE: Notes that he has forwarded here correspondence to LP. [Note from Higgins to Cal Tech March 20, 1944, letter from LP to Higgins March 30, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.9, file:(H: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expenses. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results. Also mentions that Dr. Bloomfield is very impressed with LP on the CMR Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]
• Offprint: Memorandum of Supplemental Agreement for Contract No. OEMsr-584, Symbol No. 4028. Supplement No. 3 for the contract between the Office of Scientific Research and Development and CIT. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.007

• Examination for Admission to Ph.D. Candidacy in Chemistry - Physical Chemistry: Closed book part. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box .013, File 13.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Phil T. Sprague, The Hays Corporation. RE: Thanks him for his offer to lend him one of the Orsat-type Gas Analysers. Shall not be taking advantage of the offer because their efforts have been directed onto another problem. Is taking the liberty of showing his letter Dr. Arnold O. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Thorfin Hogness, Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, RE: Regrets he did not see him in Chicago, but the only comments he had to make were on Carter, in the case that Hogness was interested in hiring him. Notes that instead he went to the Art Institute where he bought three reproductions. [Letters from Hogness to LP March 14, 1944, April 14, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #162.5, file:(Hogness, Thorfin)]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Returns the letters to and from Dr. Browne. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to J.H. King, Captain, United States Engineer Office, War Department, RE: Sends his recommendation for Donald Everett Garrett. [Letter from King to LP March 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #200.9, file:(K: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Charles B Shaw, Jr. RE: Says he is pleased by his offer of help in the research. Suggests that he sees Dr. DRV Golding who is carrying on the work LP began. [Handwritten note in upper left corned “Dave - Please note & return”] [Filed with undated, handwritten letter from Charles B Shaw, Jr requesting the opportunity to assist in LP's Present research] [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 Theodore Coburn, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [Letter from Wright to LP April 4, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

  March 25, 1944

  Mr. Theodore Coburn

  John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

  440 Fourth Avenue

  New York, New York

  Dear Mr. Coburn:

  I am considering the possibility of using "Electronic Interpretations of Organic Chemistry" by A. E. Remick in connection with my course on the nature of the chemical bond. Could you arrange to have a copy of the book sent to me for examination as to its suitability for this purpose?

  With thanks, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  Professor of Chemistry

  LP:jr

• Memo from George W. Bailey, Chief, Scientific Personnel Office to All NDRC Contractors RE: Outlines Special Instructions for Selective Service Cases Ages 18 through 25. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Receipt for transmitting a classified 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 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 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]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to LP, Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a copy of a letter from Dr. Evans. Would like to receive opinions on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19, to LP. Provides LP with information on the matter of Duff which he discussed with Dr. Chadwell. Says that work is getting underway on this matter, but without result. Asks LP for his thoughts on the subject. [Letter from LP to Lothrop, April 14, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Memo from I Howard, Cal Tech, to Judith Rooke RE: Gives some highlights of the results of the Red Cross drive and states that the Chemistry dept. did well. Attaches three pages of “Red Cross Representative's Subscription Report to the Pasadena Chapter American Red Cross.” [List of names and amounts March 10, 1944, Recapitulation of Donations April 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.9]
• Note from Dr. James E. LuValle, Eastman Kodak Company, to LP RE: Requests LP's reprints on antibody formation. Discusses work at Kodak and sends greetings to Verner Schomaker and others in the Cal Tech Labs. (Note under text: “sent May 13, 1944 P/G/ 947 sent May 18, 1944.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.11, file:(LuValle, James E.)]
• Statement from the National Academy of Sciences, to CIT. Balance Due: $1.04 [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]

• Letter from LP to Dr. MF Roy, National Defense Research Committee RE: States he will not be coming East in April and will not be present at the meeting but he is grateful for his help. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Eugene Oliveto, Schenley Research Institute RE: Informs that Caltech is on an accelerated schedule, that no new graduate assistants are likely to be appointed, but that he will have application blanks sent anyway. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, NDRC, to Fred Williams, Associate Patent Advisor, NDRC. RE: Informs him that there are two or three matters which might be patentable in final report of OEMsr-103. Talked to LP and Sturdivant, and now believes there is nothing contained in the work under OEMsr-103 which would warrant a patent. Signed by LP. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.1]
• Memo from LP to Admiral R. S. Holmes. [Receipt March 28, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

  March 28, 1944

  To Admiral R. S. Holmes

  From Linus Pauling

  Subject Report from Naval Research Laboratory on Performance Tests of Oxygen Meter, Submarine Model

  Dear Admiral Holmes:

  I enclose herewith a report of the Naval Research Laboratory, C-J010/S87-l(454-MHB), from which you will see that the tests of the submarine model have turned out satisfactorily, and that a recommendation has been made that at least twenty-four of the instruments be obtained for service tests.

  I wish to thank you for your interest and efforts in connection with the matter.

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

  Enclosure

• Receipt from sending letter and report C-JC10/S87-1 from LP to Admiral R. S. Holmes. [Letter from LP to Holmes, March 28, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Writes cheque to "Polytechnic Elementary School," $161.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from H. Tarver, Medical School, University of California, to LP. RE: Requests a reprint of LP's latest article in JACS. [Letter from LP to Tarver April 3, 1944] [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. C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois. RE: Thanks him for agreeing to carry on as Chairman next month. Informs him of the outcomes for his poll. Shall ship the documents and correspondence soon. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from LP to E. C. Barrett, Cal Tech; cc: Yost, Townsend and Thayer; RE: Discusses the plans reconstruction and repair to the Radon plant at the Gates laboratory, noting that Dr. Stanley Swingle is to head up the project. Recommends that Swingle receive $50 per month in overtime, to be paid by Dr. Clyde K. Emery, who provides funding for the plant. [Letters from Yost to LP March 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108.5, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)]
• Letter from LP to Harry V. Welch, Western Precipitation Company. RE: Informs him that he shall not be able to present at the Cleveland section in April. Encloses a letter from Dr. Parsons. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Informs that Professor Yost and LP have discussed the matter of the proper supervision of the Radon Plant and have arranged that Dr. Stanley Swingle take on the obligation to be in charge of the plant at all times. Recommends he be paid $50 per month overtime pay for his work, to be provided by Dr. Emery who will send checks. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
• Letter from LP to Mr. J. David Newburgh, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan RE: states that he would be pleased to have Newburgh as a graduate student. Suggests that a stipend could be found from the immunochemistry fund if he decides to work in that area. Reminds that his interest in the urine calculations were based on work LP is doing with Dr. Addis. [Letter from Newburgh to LP March 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from LP to Mr. John G. Dean RE: apologizes that no catalog is available at this time. States that work leading to a degree of Master of Sciences and that of Doctor of Philosophy in the various branches of chemistry is presented at Caltech and normally assistantships and fellowships are available to graduate students, but at the current time there are very few positions available. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from LP to Prof. C. B. Van Niel, Hopkins Marin Station, RE: States that Van Niel's decision to stay is wise, and that he could probably join the second half of the chemical bond course in November. Encourages van Niel to come earlier, if possible, to meet Dr. Frank Johnson. [Letter from C. B. Van Niel to LP March 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
• Letter from T. L. Ho to LP RE: Thanks him for recommending Hu's article and encloses two other articles from two colleagues in China that LP might consider for publication in the Physical Review. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Writes cheque to "Eskyian? Brothers," $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from LP to Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Chairman, Committee on Scientific Research Personnel, War Manpower Commission RE: Asks if Harold Paul Lenderl has been placed on the reserved list and Earl Herman Hoerger, Edmond Emerson Hammond, Jr, Garman Harbottle, Mathew Kent Wilson. Immediate action requested. [Filed under LP Biographical: CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling: Box #1.018, Folder 18.7]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben E. Wood RE: Thanks Wood for his interesting letter, says that he came East for the Committee of Selection of the Guggenheim Foundation, tells how people have colds and asks if he's heard the favorable report on the submarine model issued by the Naval Research Laboratory. [Letter from Wood to LP March 12, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.7]
• Letter from LP to Marion B. Higgins RE: Regrets that there are no training opportunities available to her at Cal Tech. Suggests she look into the ESMWT courses at UCLA, which provide refresher courses in chemistry. Notes that he judges the salaries of lab assistants and mechanical workers to be similar. [Letter from Hones to Higgins, cc: LP March 24, 1940] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.9, file:(H: Correspondence, 1944)]

• Letter from LP to Dean LW Jones RE: Provides opinion of the questions for the chemistry examination being prepared for the Measurement and Guidance Project in Engineering Education [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 Dean LW Jones RE: Submits the mimeograph stencil for the freshman entrance examination in chemistry, which was prepared by Mr. WH Eberhardt, Instructor in Chemistry. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Encloses a letter from Karl Paul Link. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to John A. Behnke, W. B. Saunders Company. RE: Informs him that he will not be attending the Cleveland meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to Lt. Kenneth D. Johnson RE: Sends a set of reprints of his papers on immunochemistry. Comments on work at Cal Tech and looks forward Johnson's return after the war. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192.11, file:(J: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Says he will be getting out of the hospital tomorrow. Speaks about the air corps falling to pieces with no more enlistments. He has discovered that he likes Eugene O'Neill and he is excited to leave once he receives his transfer. Discusses his skin treatment. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  March 31, 1944

  Dear Mom

  I'm getting out of the hospital tomorrow. I hope I find my transfer to the medical detachment waiting.

  The air corps has fallen completely to pieces. No more cadet enlistments, no more air combat crew enlistments nothing. That means the big shots think that there are enough men in training to satisfy all our needs. So there is no chance of advancement in the air corps ratings have been frozen for a long time anyway. So I would be well out of it.

  I have discovered that I like Eugene O'Neill or perhaps I've just gotten to the state in which I enjoy reading plays. I read one play of O'Neill's a long time ago, but I didn't like it so I've steered clear since. But now his ideas are very interesting.

  It seems incredible that I wasted five months in this God forsaken country. I certainly hope I am sent to a decent climate.

  I sun-bathed for a couple of hours yesterday and actually achieved a reasonably accurate facsimile of a sunburn sort of splotchy, but real. Reminds me of home.

  I went to skin clinic (did I tell you? I've forgotten) and was given some green soap, some sort of sulfa-laden lotion, and an injection of a cc of sterile milk. Supposedly the foreign protein has some effect. The minor surface infections cleared up rapidly, but the larger deep nested ones are still bad. It's a start in the right direction however.

  Keep in shape and don't try to do too much.

  All my love,

  Linus

• Letter from Pauline H. Eason, Acting Chief, Contract Section, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, California Institute of Technology. RE: Enclosed a signed copy of contract number OEMsr 584, Supp. No. 3. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Mar 31 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Writes cheque to "H.L. Byram, County Tax Collector," $180.65. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]
• Writes cheque to “HL Byram. 2nd inst. 1943 taxes” $180.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]