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• Notice of the October 1944 meeting of the American Chemical Society on October 6th. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• The serological properties of simple substances. VIII. The reactions of antiserum homologous to the p-azobenzoic acid group. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66 (October 1944): 1731-1738. Written by: David Pressman, Stanley M. Swingle, Allan L. Grossberg, and Linus Pauling. [Filed under: LP Publications, 1944p.5]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Informs him that Tolman may not have enough time to undertake the biography of Gibbs. Informs him that Wheeler is enthusiastic about it. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to Blair Burwell RE: Regrets that they will be unable to accept the support of a fellowship at this time due to the war work. Also comments that under normal circumstances, Cal Tech does not accept industry sponsorship for individual projects. Goes on to say he would be glad to see Mr. Van Fleet when he comes. [Letter from Burwell to LP September 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. F. W. Willard. RE: Believes that Longsworth is the American authority on the Tiseius apparatus. Willing to recommend strongly to the board that Longsworth's manuscript be accepted for the series. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]

• Letter from F.G. Brickwedde to LP RE: Asks LP to consider the advisability of forming a Division of Chemical Physics within the A.P.S., and to start a petition in the Pasadena-Los Angeles area if he sees it as advisable. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.10, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
• Letter from L.F. Shively to LP RE: Sends him the copies of the reports by Debye as requested by Gilliland. [Letter from Gilliland to LP September 30, 1944, from LP to Shively October 11, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #90.1, file:(Debye, Peter: Correspondence, Reprints, 1930-1950, 1961)]
• Letter from Robert C. Miller, Pacific Division, AAAS, to LP. RE; Informs him of the meeting of the Executive Committee on November 17th. Informs him of the agenda. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
• Meeting minutes for the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

• Letter from James R. Page, President of the Board of Trustees to [undisclosed recipients] RE: Writes to enclose the accompanying document prepared by Dr. Max Mason which needs suggestions and criticisms before adoption. [Encloses document titled” The Relationship of the California Institute of Technology to industrial and Governmental Research” Note in corner: “This statement was approved by the Trustees Oct 1944"] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Letter from LP to Staff Members, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering RE: Sends reminder about salary payments to staff members during the accelerated schedule and outlines the procedures. [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 Warren Weaver, The Rockefeller Foundation. [Weaver's letter September 21, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.038 Folder #38.13]

  October 5, 1944

  Dr. Warren Weaver

  The Rockefeller Foundation

  49 West 49th Street

  New York 20, New York

  Dear Warren:

  I was very glad to receive your letter of September 21, and to know that you are interested in the proposal made in my letter of August 18.

  I have been thinking about the points which you raised, and, in accordance with your suggestion that the correspondence be not delayed, I would have answered after a few days, except that for over a week 1 have been enthusiastically investigating a method for obtaining information about the structure of proteins which, although not new, has never before been used effectively. This method consists in the determination of the adsorption isotherms of water vapor on the proteins. I have found that the data la the literature, such as those published recently by Henry Boll, can be subjected to a theoretical analysis which leads to very definite conclusions about the way in which the amino acid residues internet with water molecules. It seems clear that more precise experimental data would, with this method of interpretation, yield very interesting information about the structure of proteins, supplementing that obtained by other methods.

  I agree with your statement that there may well be more demand for well trained young scientists than scientists to fill the jobs after the war. On the other hand, I believe that it will be possible for us to find a number of energetic and able young men who are sufficiently interested in the fundamental problems of science to be glad to have the opportunity of taking part in a research project which promises to yield many important contributions to science. There may be some difficulty in building up a research group, because of the demand of university teaching and industrial research; I think, however, that the period at the end of the war will be a very good one for forming this group, because of the fact that we are now getting acquainted with a large number of young men, and we should be able to make a very good selection from among them, provided that we are able to attract them into this activity.

  Dr. Corey and I have fifty young men and women working on our IDRO project. Of these, fifteen or twenty have the properties desirable for employment on the proposed program of fundamental research, and a number of these might be interested in participating in this program. Some of the workers would presumably be obtained from other projects and other institutions.

  If it turns out that there is no surplus of trained investigators available after the war, it might be wise to plan to carry out the program outlined in my earlier letter over a period of about six years, rather than three years.

  Dr. Warren Weaver October 5, 1944

  I believe that the techniques which have been developed for the study of proteins and related substance, tout have not yet been effectively applied to the problems because of the great amount of labor involved, are such as to justify a program involving the expenditure of between $25,000 and $40,000 a year for several years, in addition to the salaries of the principal investigators.

  The techniques have been developed to such a point that the work could, I believe, be pushed forward at a rather rapid rate without loss of efficiency. If the work were to be spread over six or eight years rather than to be concentrated into three or four years the total funds expended might be used somewhat more effectively. However, I would prefer to have the work done as rapidly as possible; I am enthusiastic to learn the answers to the most interesting questions posed for us by Nature, and I am afraid that unless a very intensive attack is made on these problems the answers may not be found during our lifetime.

  There may be an argument in favor of an intensive attack, by many methods, on the protein problem. I do not believe that any one method of investigation will alone provide the solution of this problem. Instead it is, I think, probable that hints about the solution will be given by the results of many methods of investigation, and that the final synthesis of these hints will be made by workers who are familiar with all of the methods and all of the results. This accomplishment may then be expected only when a broad as well as intensive attack on the problem is being made.

  The institutional cooperation which may be expected would comprise, I think, the services of Dr. Robert B. Corey, Dr. Verner Schomaker, and myself as principal investigators, and the sum of $5,000 annually (for molecular structure research) which has been provided by the Institute during the past ten years. We have laboratory space and facilities for fifteen investigators, without crowding, in addition to the anticipated number of graduate students and other normal research men.

  The development of our understanding of the fundamental physical and chemical basis of physiological processes, for which there is such an immediate human need, will, I believe, proceed with a rapidity incomparably greater after such a program as that proposed has been carried to a successful conclusion than without the results of this program.

  I shall look forward to your letter.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

• Letter from Prof. Gilbert N. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, to LP RE: Thanks him for sending the Note to the JACS and reports he has no suggested changes. [Letter from LP to Lewis September 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #216.1, file:(Lewis, G.N. Correspondence)]
• Memorandum from Medical Administrative Officer of the Committee on Medical Research, to All CMR-OSRD Investigators. RE: Lists rules regarding reports. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Research Proposal: The Adsorption of Water Vapor and Other Gases by Proteins [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.038 Folder #38.13]

• Manuscript Notes, Flyer: Some New Experiments in the Field of Immunochemistry, Southern California Section. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1944s.3]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Joseph Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks when the decision will be made regarding the extension of contract OEMcmr-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 Dr. Lawrence S. Malowan, Inter American University, Panama, to LP RE: Requests reprints on molecule structure, covalent bonds and molecular spectra. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Thanks her for the money which will help him since they go dancing every weekend and eat out those days. This week their girls are meeting them in Chicago, which will increase expenses higher than ever. Describes future training. [additional letters enclosed:] Discusses books and the growing children. Discusses pictures of him self to give to his friend Betty. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  Saturday Oct 7, 1944

  Dear Mom-

  Thank you very much your money will help me a lot. I probably would have borrowed from Betty, which I don't like to do. This traveling around the middle west is an expensive proposition and then we go dancing every weekend and we have to eat the two days we have free so money disappears rapidly. This week our girls are meeting us in Chicago, so expenses will be higher than ever since they will probably want to see Chi's famed night spots. Also I paid exhorbitant [sic] agency prices for Oklahoma seats you know that the box office is sold our two months in advance. I feel uncomfortable living so much beyond my means, but I think it's worthwhile. It will be good to have one last fling. Boca Raton Field is definitely not a place to have flings.

  I'm sending you a couple of Yanks perhaps they'll be amusing. Especially Sad Sack he practically created a riot.

  School is almost over one more week. Then on to more school after five weeks corporal's stripes and a furlough. A specialized school follows next. B-29, night-fighter any number of things. Perhaps flying that is the only reason I haven't done more to get myself into some more active duty.

  Give my love to everyone, Mamma Dear.

  All my love,

  Linus

  [This letter is on the same letterhead as the letter above, but the beginning of the letter is missing.]

  ...last Sunday it's just like an overgrown California beach resort.

  So the children are growing, eh? I guess it's not very surprising. It seems to me that parents must have a lot of pride in watching their offspring developing.

  I've been doing a lot of reading recently. I liked Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms very much. Unusually strong and virile. In fact I'm being repelled my [sic] female novelists now every once in a while that happens. By the way have you read Islandia yet? Perhaps I could give it to you for your birthday or Christmas. But you must tell me if you have time to read it, or if it's important enough to make time.

  All my love, madre mia. I'll write again soon.

  Linus

  [This letter is on the same letterhead as the letter above, but the beginning of the letter is missing.]

  ...many there are and also a picture of me at the tender age of four or five or so (girls want he funniest things!) copied to give to my friend Betty. If you could have suitable ones reproduced without bother I would appreciate it if you would but I can do it if you'll just mail them I have remarkable few snaps as a happy civilian and even less as a soldier.

  I have heard nothing more about gunnery I'm probably out of luck. Also I hear that a furlough from Boca may not come until I've finished specialized training sometime in 1945. Even if it does come after the primary radar I won't make Christmas it will be late November or early December. This furlough business is beginning to sound awfully mythical.

  Give my love to everyone Pete, Linda, Crellie, and Dad.

  All my love,

  Linus

• Memo from J.M. Loyd and W.R. Scott, cc: LP, H.H.G. Nash, J.P Youtz, M.P. Lewis, K.A. Jacobson, Miss Sage, Miss Thayer, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Coates, and Files. Informs them that the Institute has received a proposed contract from the OSRD, known as Chemistry 15, under the direction of LP. Says that the contract has Symbol No. 4990 and is effective September 1, 1944 - February 28, 1945 for $6000. Attached is a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement for Contract Symbol No. 4990 and the Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from W.R. Scoot to LP for the copy of the T.C. Contract. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Telegram from Frances R Montgomery, Administrative Officer, to LP. RE: Informs him that proposals will be considered at the October 19th meeting. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Writes cheque to "Little Lad and Lassie Shop," $22.55. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from LP to Dr. E. R. Gilliland RE: Thanks him for the copies of Debye's reports. [Letter from Gilliland to LP September 30, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #90.1, file:(Debye, Peter: Correspondence, Reprints, 1930-1950, 1961)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Informs him that there are items from Contract OEMsr-584 which would be of use on Contract OEMcmr-153. Asks if this meets his approval. [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 S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Lists the final inventory of Contract OEMsr-584 which are desired for use on Contract OEMsr-418. [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 S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Lists the final inventory of Contract OEMsr-584 which are desired for use on Contract OEMsr-881. [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 S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Would like the interest from one safe to be transferred to Contract OEMsr -881. Asks to be advised if this transfer meets with Prentiss's approval. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from Mrs. Ernest K. Landsteiner to LP RE: Sends the page proofs for LP's contribution to “The Specificity of Serological Reactions.” Notes that she has redrawn one of the figures as requested by the publisher and asks LP's opinion. (Note under text by LP: Rough draft of letter to Mrs. Landsteiner.) [Letters from Landsteiner to LP June 16, 1944, LP to Mrs. Landsteiner October 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
• Letter from Reuben Straus, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, to LP. RE: Enclosed the protocol of the experiment which was discussed over the telephone. Asks about certain aspects of the experiments. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from W.A. Osborne, Acting Chief of the Security Section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP, cc: Dr. M.F. Roy. Encloses an identification card to be signed by LP and to have his photograph attached to. Asks that the card be returned to Dr. M.F. Roy for verification. Handwritten note by LP: "Pet photo attached." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Note from Dr. Denis A. Fox to LP RE: Reports he is applying for a Guggenheim fellowship. Mentions talking with LP at Corona and Zechmeister more extensively about his research plans. [Letter from LP to Fox November 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.10, file:(Fox, Denis L.)]
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O Co” $7.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Henry B. Bull, Northwestern University, to LP. RE: Is writing on behalf of a friend, Hans Neurath to ask if he could spend six months of his sabbatical in Pasadena. Would like an invitation, as it would help his case with Duke University. [Letter from LP to Bull October 30, 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 S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Lists the final inventory from Contract OEMsr-564 which are desired for use on Contract OEMsr-625. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from Raymond Fuoss, General Electric, to LP RE: Requests LP's opinion of Fred Billmeyer who has applied for employment. [Letter from LP to Fuoss October 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Manuscript on ‘A Method of Deceasing the Temperature Coefficient of Steady-State Pressure.' By LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: the development of Rocket Propellants, 1942-1944, 1947: Box #13.005 Folder #5.4]
• Memorandum from Henry B. Hass, Purdue University, Marston T. Bogert, Columbia University, and L. H. Reyerson, University of Minnesota, Chairman, Canvassing Committee. RE: ACS Award in Pure Chemistry. Informs them of the qualifications for the award and the procedure for nominating someone. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Writes cheque to “C.A. Morse. LA Times 9-1 to 10-1" $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, to F. M. Turner, Vice-President, Reinhold Publishing Corporation. RE: Informs him that it has been suggested that Dr. Steacie's work would be useful as a text book. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. A. O. Beckman. RE: Asks if Beckman would answer the enclosed letter from Major U. Cormier about the Oxygen Meter. [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 L.F. Shively RE: Sends his thanks for the copies of the reports. [Letter from Shively to LP October 4, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #90.1, file:(Debye, Peter: Correspondence, Reprints, 1930-1950, 1961)]
• Letter from LP to The Commanding Officer. RE: Has asked Dr. Arnold O. Beckman to answer his letter. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Meeting minutes of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Summary of Immunochemistry for September 1944; Summary of NDRC Chem 13 from January 1, 1943 through September 30, 1944. International Certificate of Vaccination for Ava Helen Pauling in Paris France. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

• Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, to LP. RE: Recommends sending oxypolygelatin to Dr. Brunschwig for testing. Requests a sample for Abbott. [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 Mrs. Ernest K. Landsteiner. [Letters from Mrs. Landsteiner to LP October 9, 1944, March 9, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]

  October 13, 1944

  Mrs. Ernest K. Landsteiner

  26 Walnut Hill Road

  Newton Centre, Massachusetts

  Dear Mrs. Landsteiner:

  I return herewith page 287 of the book. The cut is satisfactory to me.

  I am looking forward keenly to seeing the complete book.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

• Letter from R.E. Burk, Plastics Department, Dupont, to LP RE: Requests his opinions on Fred Billmeyer and John Richardson. [Letter from LP to Burk October 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Writes cheque to “Sophie. Week's Work” $16.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co. 2 months” $21.89 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Writes cheque to “A. C. Vroman. Book for Peter” $2.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Arch Young for Congress Committee” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Athenaeum” $10.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Fornter & Laud. Ford repair” $90.74 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall. Paddy's watch repaid” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Miss McFarland. Lessons for Crellin” $5.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “T. W. Mather” $15.66 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from G.A. Richter, Chief of Section 19.1, to LP. Tells LP that they have been asked to make an estimate of the expenditures required to continue the contract Symbol 4990 beyond its February 28, 1945 termination date. Discusses what he and Dr. Chadwell thought about the estimate, but asks LP to review the figures and let him know what he thinks. [Letter from LP to Richter, October 23, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from George Holbrook, Organic Chemicals Department, Dupont to LP RE: Requests LP's opinion of Fred Billmeyer for employment in a research capacity. [Letter from LP to Holbrook October 24, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Memo from Prof. Alexander Todd, Director of the Chemical Laboratories, University of Manchester, RE: Changes his address as of September 26, 1944, to Professors A. R. Todd, F.R.S.; University Chemical Laboratory; Pembroke Street; Cambridge. Tel. No. Cambridges 5075. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr” $18.48 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaching an analysis by general classifications and sub-classifications covering 101 monographs. Asks for comments and suggestion. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Writes cheque to “Leon Ettinger. Coleman Concerts Tickets for Paddy & me” $18.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. Laundry” $6.67 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “United Community & War Chest. I give $10 Paddy can give 15.00" $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Andrew Recsei to LP RE: Asks LP to read his “Appaartus (sic) for Sublimation” and specify if he approves of its publication. States he did not go to Whittakers Ltd., but he had other projects. [Letter from LP to Dr. Andrew Recsei October 30, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Writes cheque to "Food Box," $2.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from BH Sage to LP RE: Discusses research in Chemical Engineering, outlines proposal. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Letter from Dr. Lawrence Brockway to LP RE: Asks him to look at a manuscript by Newburgh for publication in the JACS. (Note in pencil in the left margin: “Dave: Does this look all right? May I see your data on the same subject? Why not write them up now, + let me see them. LP” [Letter from LP to Brockway October 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31.11, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965, 1979)]
• Letter from Erle M. Billings, Secretary, Committee on Professional Training of Chemists, to LP. RE: Informs him that the replies to Item 9 on the questionnaire were summarized and printed in the Society's news letter. Asks him to fill out information requested. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that Goldwater Memorial Hospital is prepared to do tests on oxypolygelatin. [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. Paul Emmett, Pupin Physics Laboratories, Columbia University. [Letter from Emmett to LP October 25, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]

  October 19, 1944

  Dr. Paul H. Emmett

  Pupin Physics Laboratory

  Columbia University

  11th Floor, Broadway at 120th Street

  New York, New York

  Dear Paul:

  Dr. Herbert A. Pohl has written for a job. He seems to be interested in chromatographic analysis, and, although there is not much chance that we can use him, I am checking up on him. I would be very glad to have your opinion of him. He says that he worked for you for a year and a half.

  I am thinking of having some work done after the war on the adsorption of water vapor and other polar gases by proteins. You probably have seen Bull's recent paper in the JACS. I may publish a short note on the subject.

  We are all getting along well, with, however, too much to do. Ava Helen has had fine results with her vegetable garden this year. She worked last winter as a chemist for Haagen-Smit in the Biology Department, but she has been too busy recently to do this work. Young Linus is now in Florida, at Boca Raton. He has been in the Air Corps for nearly a year.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:jr

  [Handwritten notes]

• Letter from R. E. Zinn, Chairman, Chicago Section, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of the nominees for the Willard Gibbs Medal. Encloses a ballot. Requests that it be returned promptly. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]

• Letter from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Requesting LP's opinion of Dr. Sidney W. Fox, who has requested grant fund from the Foundation. [LP's reply October 39, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.038 Folder #38.13]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Gives him an update of Zscheile's record. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]

• Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Aviation Medicine Unit, University of California, to LP RE: States his arrival and departure plans for visiting Caltech in November, including dates and times. Mentions his desire to see Dr. Millikan and other friends. [Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton October 26, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Henry M. Woodburn, Dept. of Chem, The University of Buffalo RE: Regrets inability to answer sooner due to illness, remembers well the Foster Lecture he gave, suggests Professor John Kirkwood of Cornell University and Professor L.O. Brockway of the University of Michigan as lecturers, also adds Professor Herman Mark of Brooklyn Polytechnic to the list. [Letters from Woodburn to LP September 26, 1944, November 2, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from LP to Mr. G.A. Richter, Eastman Kodak Company, cc: Dr. H.M. Chadwell. Submits the estimates for the contract Symbol 4990 during the period after February 28, 1945. Discusses the pay for Dr. George G. Wright, Mr. W. Eberhardt, and Mr. Frank Lanni. [Letter from Richter to LP, October 16, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from LP to R.E. Burk, Plastics Department, Dupont RE: Gives his opinions of Fred Billmeyer and John Richardson, recommending Richardson over Billmeyer for the position at Dupont. [Letter from Burk October 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Raymond Fuoss, General Electric RE: Sends his opinions on Fred Billmeyer. [Letter from Fuoss to LP October 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]

• Handwritten notes. RE: Some considerations of composite potential functions. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Antibody and Antigen Research; the Nature of Seroligical Reactions, 1940-1947, 1950-1952, 1973, 1986: Box #7.001 Folder #1.5]
• Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Acknowledge receipt of several letters. Should hear from the Property Control Officer shortly. [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 George Holbrook, Organic Chemicals Department, Dupont RE: Sends his opinions and recommendations concerning Fred Billmeyer. [Letter from Holbrook to LP October 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Professor Watson, Chairman, Faculty Board and Curriculum Committee. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

  October 24, 1944

  Professor E. C. Watson, Chairman

  Faculty Board and Curriculum Committee

  California Institute

  Dear Professor Watson:

  The Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies, at its meeting of October 11, 1944, approved unanimously the following recommendation to the Faculty Board and Curriculum Committees

  In accordance with the policy of the California Institute of Technology of carrying on work only in a few selected fields of science and engineering, in order that this work may be of the highest quality, and in view of the fact that the subject of industrial design is essentially descriptive rather than quantitative, and applied rather than fundamental, and is not closely related to the fields of science and engineering now being prosecuted at the Institute, it is recommended that work in industrial design be not carried on at the California Institute of Technology after the end of the period to which the Institute is committed.

  Very truly yours,

  Linus Pauling

  Chairman

  LP:JA

• Memorandum fro DE Hudson to FC Lindvall RE: Discusses the Proposed expansion in the field of Mechanical Vibrations. Outlines proposals for the program. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Research-related materials, 1944-1956: Box #1.028, Folder 28.2]

• Informal Ballot for the Section of Chemistry signed by C.S. Marvel. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from C. S. Marvel, University of Illinois, to Members of the Chemistry Section. RE: Report on the caucus of the Section. Informs them of the four candidates who ranked at the top of the voting. Encloses biographical and bibliographical data on the candidates. Requests that they recommend candidates as foreign associates. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from Dr. Paul Emmett, Pupin Physics Laboratories, Columbia University, to LP RE: Comments on LP's improving health. Sends his opinions of Dr. Pohl, recommending he be given a research team to assist him. Discusses LP's plans for adsorption work with proteins after the war. Adds that he will be leaving Columbia in December or January to work for the Mellon institute on catalyst project. [Letters from LP to Emmett October 19, 1944, November 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Lawrence Brockway RE: Returns and approves of the Newburgh manuscript for publication. Mentions that Pressman did some experiments to substantiate the argument of the paper, and may publish at a later date. [Letter from Brockway to LP October 19, 1944 [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #31.11, file:(Brockway, Lawrence O., 1936-1942, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1959, 1965, 1979)]
• Meeting Minutes for the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies and proposed resolution to Item XI. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Memo from Franklin Thomas [signed by secretary Miss Brundage] to LP RE: “As per your requests of this morning.” [Note in margin in pencil: “Buwalda points out that the Aeronautics relation to industry (wind tunnels) is unique - other depts aren't in the same boat.”] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

• Letter from G.A. Richter to LP. Tells LP that he will discuss the matter of the estimates for the continuation of work against contract symbol 4990 with Drs. Chadwell and Lothrop at the October 28th meeting in Cambridge. Attached in the Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material for the letter. [LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010]
• Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, RE: Acknowledges Roughton's plans to visit in November and gives details and directions to his lodging arrangements at the Atheneum. Asks if Roughton would speak at a seminar at Caltech. [Letters from F. J. W. Roughton to LP October 23, 1944, October 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Letter from LP to Mr. G.A. Richter, cc H.M. Chadwell. [Filed under LP Safe, Drawer 2, Folder 2.010.67]

  October 26, 1944

  AIR MAIL

  SECRET

  Mr. G.A. Richter

  Eastman Kodak Company

  Rochester, New York

  Dear Mr. Richter:

  I believe that our investigations are now at the stage where we could profit very much by advice from you, and i hope that you are continuing your plans for a visit to Pasadena. Any time from now on would be satisfactory to us; some time in November would be very good. We would like very much also to see Professor Lamb, in case that he found it possible to come here.

  Could you supply us with some samples of paper showing the minimum amount of fluorescence when illuminated with ultra-violet light?

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

  cc to H.M. Chadwell

• Letter from R. C. Bowker, Acting Contracting Officer, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes transfer of materials from Contract OEMsr-584 to 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 R. C. Bowker, Acting Contracting Officer, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, California Institute of Technology. RE: Authorizes the transfer of materials from Contract OEMsr-584 to Contract OEMsr-418. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Asks for information on action on application for extension of contract. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Letter from Dr. Paul Bartlett to LP RE: Informs him of an exceptionally brilliant student, Dr. C. Gardner Swain, who has just received his doctor's degree from Harvard for war work. Asks LP if he would be interested in having him as a National Research Fellow, or in another capacity at Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Bartlett November 7, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #23.9, file:(Bartlett, Paul D., 1939, 1944, 1949, 1963)]
• Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, to LP RE: Inquires if he will need to obtain any special clearance from the British Commonwealth Scientific Office in order to visit the Caltech laboratories. States he is unsure of the exact date he will arrive in Pasadena due to a cyclotron experiment. [Letters from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton October 26, 1944, October 31, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from LP to Dr. Max F. Roy for an identification card. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Telegram from Chester S. Keefer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that the extension of contract 153 passed. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Writes cheque to "Democratic National Committees," $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• CIT Status Reports as of September 30, 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Letter from G.A. Richter to LP, cc: Dr. W.C. Lothrop. Tells LP that he will talk to Dr. Chadwell within the next few days about plans to visit Pasadena. Informs LP that he has begun evaluating samples of paper, so he can send LP samples showing a minimum amount of fluorescence when exposed to the UV light. Attached is the Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material for the letter. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from LP to Dr. Andrew Recsei RE: Approves of Recsei's “apparatus for sublimation” for publication and offers to have it retyped and submitted if Rescei would send it. Asks to be kept informed of Rescei's employment. [Letters from Andre Recsei to LP October 18, 1944, November 6, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Eugenio Mariani, Instituto di Chimica Applicata dell Facolta d'Ingengneria della R. universita, RE: Notes that he is pleased to learn that Mariani would like to work on an Italian translation of “The Nature of the Chemical Bond.” Adds that he has sent Mariani's letter to his publishers, Cornell University Press, who will be contacting Mariani. Also sends reprints. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: LP feels that the Rockefeller Foundation should postpone funding Sidney Fox's work until he has proven himself accomplished in field. [Hanson's letter to LP October 21, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1936-1946: Box #14.038, Folder #38.13]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Henry B. Bull, Northwestern University. RE: Would be glad to send Hans Neurath a formal invitation to Pasadena. Can not make a decision as to his stipend at this time. [Letter from Bull to LP October 10, 1944 Letter from Bull to LP December 8, 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. L. H. Farinholt RE: answers letter of August 19, with delay in the hope that the post war plans would become more definite. Gives information about graduate appointments and post-doctorate fellowships. Informs that applications are being sent and that when the new catalogue comes out it will be sent. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.017, Folder 17.2]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Robert C. Miller, California Academy of Sciences. RE: Has found it impossible to arrange to come to San Francisco for the meeting of the Executive Committee. Hopes to have the pleasure of seeing him at some time in the future. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
• Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press. RE: Telling the publisher that an Italian translator has volunteered to translate his book, and wants to know the terms of the job. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Expresses desire to return home and be out of the army. Requests Helen Yost's address so he could see her if she were close enough. Describes his area of Florida and his past activities. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  October 30, 1944

  Dear Mom

  I've been very happy to hear from you. Apparently you have been terribly busy these days I certainly do wish that I could see home again. It looks like I'm going to spend another Christmas away. Probably the next couple of Christmases will be in China or the Pacific somewhere. It'd dreadful to think of having to spend two of three more years in the army. Four days more will mark my first anniversary 3 now.

  See if you can find Helen Yost's address for me. If she is near enough I would go to see her it would be a good thing to know some [WAVES].

  Boca Raton is half way between Miami and Palm Beach. It is purely a resort nothing of importance except a very exclusive club. The field has spoiled it as far as tourist attraction goes, of course. The field itself is tremendous 14 miles long, I think. It is absolutely necessary to take a bus to go anywhere. The buildings are strewn about haphazardly the field was in a danger zone when built and precautions were taken. There are even air raid shelters and shit trenches all over the place.

  I have spend my last two days- off on a beach being broke I didn't feel up to hitching around the country. The ocean is very calm and exceedingly warm, like a bathtub. It is very good to be near a beach again no lake can compare.

  I can't believe Dewey can win the election either. It will be horrible if he does.

  I'm sorry to hear about old Millikan. Is he going to stay in his post until he dies? Perhaps the Board of Directors should get busy and acquire a new chairman.

  Tonight we start school after our week of details. A welcome change.

  Give my love to everyone, Mom. How is the weather now? I'm glad I'm out of the cold north.

  Love,

  Linus

• Note from Dr. Thomas Addis to AHP RE: Sends latest lab results on LP's condition, noting that salt excretion is a bit low. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.1, file:(Addis, Thomas 1940-1945)]

• Letter from D. Churchill, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks him to check the contract number. [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. A. N. Richards, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Pleased to learn that the contract will be extended. [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. F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, RE: States that the only experiment in Caltech's laboratories that Roughton would be interested in is not confidential, so he does not need special clearance. [Letters from F. J. W. Roughton to LP October 27, 1944, November 3, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Discusses plans for Thanksgiving, expects to be in the hospital for two or three days, wants to start school Monday. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4]
• Letter from M. P. Lewis, Property Accountant, to R. C. Bowker, Chief, Priorities and Property Control, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Enclosed two copies of the final inventory of equipment and supplies on Contract OEMsr-584. Also enclosed the certification of the Contract for Reporting Expended Equipment. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• List of the course taught by all the instructors in the Department of Chemistry. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Oct 31 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Report on the Final Property from Contract OEMsr-584. Signed by M. P. Lewis. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Terminated Contracts Progress Report, November 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]