April 5, 1944 - Linus Pauling Day-by-Day

Chemistry Exam: V-12. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, File 13.8]

Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Is writing to ask whether it is possible for himself and Dr. Campbell to start their study on penicillin. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.5]

Letter from LP to Dr. A. N. Richards. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

April 5, 1944

Dr. A.N. Richards

Committee on Medical Research

2101 Constitution Avenue

Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Dr. Richards:

Several months have gone by since I talked with you about a research project in which Professor Dan H. Campbell and I are interested; namely a study of the possibility of coupling penicillin to serum proteins or other large molecules in such a way that it retains its activity but is prevented from leaving the blood stream. At that time (November, 1943) you said that it might after some months be possible for the Committee on Medical Research to release a quantity of penicillin and also to give us information about the chemical structure of the molecule, which would be very valuable in indicating the methods to be tried in coupling the molecule to protein.

I am writing now to ask whether or not the time has come for us to begin an investigation of this sort. I would suggest that only a modest project would be required, involving one or two assistants.

Cordially yours,

Linus Pauling

LP:jr

Letter from LP to Dr. Ernest Karl Landsteiner RE: Replies that there are no changes to be made to his section in Landsteiner's father's book. Adds that it was a privilege to work with the elder Dr. Landsteiner. [Letters from Landsteiner to LP April 1, 1944, May 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]

Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Is in favor is of proceeding with arrangements for the preparation of a monograph on the chemistry of sugar by Dr. Evans. Asks if it is possible to lower the price of monographs. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.1]

Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Returns a memorandum from March 31. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]

Letter from LP to Raymond Lee Williams RE: Regrets to answer that he has had no success in finding a former chemistry graduate of Cal Tech to carry out William's proposed research, explains that the great demand from the war has caused a shortage in the availability of scientifically trained men, and repeats his recommendation that Williams wait until the end of the war to set up his organization. [Telegram from Williams to LP April 1, 1944, letter from LP to Williams May 11, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]

Letter from LP to Unknown Recipient RE: States he asked Miss Rooke to prepare a file of information about the draft status of men working in the laboratories. Requests recipient to inform Miss Rooke of the employees and whenever a change occurs. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: He got out of the hospital and got a job as a night runner. He is feeling much better than he had all winter. He has gotten over the depression he had during February and is beginning to take pride in being a soldier. Asks for khaki sets. Says he will be moving out of Sheppard soon. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

April 5, 1944

Dear Mom

I got out of the hospital last Saturday and managed to get a very nice job as night runner. In the early morning everything is very quiet so I can sleep three or four hours on duty. Then I sleep most of the morning in bed and have my afternoon free. So you can see it is much better than a day job. I get a night off a week.

I feel very much better these days than I have all winter. My cold is almost unnoticeable. The intense cold of winter has been replaced by the heat of summer (and the tremendous dust storms). Perhaps I'll stay well for awhile.

I've gotten over that period of depression I had during February. I'm beginning to take a small amount of pride in myself and in being a soldier.

I'm pretty well equipped with clothes now. I could use more khaki sets, shirts 14 - 32, pants 29-33, but don't pay much for them. The Army charges about $4.00 a set the PX about $5.50, and the stores in town more.

I just got my shopping orders; be moving out of Sheppard in a couple of day, 1guess. I write again.

Love,

Linus

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