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• List of the Average Reagent Sensitivities attached to an outline of the Transfer Method of Screed Analysis. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014

• Letter from George Holbrook, Assistant Director, Dupont to LP RE: Thanks him for his letters concerning Billmeyer and Richardson's suitability for employment at the Jackson Laboratory. [Letters from LP to Holbrook October 24, 1944, and Burk October 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to "Chad." [Filed under LP Safe, Drawer 3, Folder 3.016.125]

  CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  PASADENA

  GATES AND CRELLIN LABORATORIES OF CHEMISTRY

  SECRET

  November 1, 1944

  Dear Chad:

  The enclosed letter, marked No. 1, is written on paper treated by our process. Would you be able to have a thorough examination made of it, and to let us know the results?

  This first trial is an easy one. We would like to have advice as to what to do next, on the basis of your results with No. 1.

  We are keeping a duplicate of No. 1 here, for inspection later.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus

  P.S. How long must we wait to learn the results? L.P.

  [2]

  Duplicate of first screed submitted

  No. 1.

  Pasadena, California

  November 1, 1944

  SECRET

  Dear Chad:

  I have waited to write to you to tell you that I am grateful to you for having invited me to come to your office in August. Nothing that I have done for a long time has given me so much pleasure.

  It would be fine if you could come to Pasadena for a visit - especially if you find it necessary, to obtain further information.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling

  SECRET

• Letter from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss, National Defense Research Committee. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

  November 1, 1944

  Dr. S. S. Prentiss

  National Defense Research Committee

  1703 - 32nd Street NW.

  Washington 25, D.C.

  Dear Dr. Prentiss:

  Our final formal report for Contract OEMsr-584 has been completed. This report, entiteld "The Pauling Oxygen Meter", was prepared by Dr. Reuben E. Wood and Mr. David P. Shoemaker. It contains a brief history of the development of the oxygen meter, descriptions of the models of the meter which have been developed by this project, an analysis of the operation of the meter, and descriptions of the operations which are involved in the construction of the oxygen-sensitive element, the quartz fiber suspension. Seventy copies of this report have been lithoprinted by the facilities of this Institute. Forty-five of these copies will be sent to you immediately unless you telegraph other instructions to us.

  Could we obtain immediate permission, prior to formal authorization, to make the following distribution of the remaining twenty-five copies:

  One copy to be sent immediately to Dr. Reuben B. Wood, the senior author of the report.

  Six copies to be sent immediately to Dr. A. O. Beckman. Dr. Beckman's group, which produces the oxygen meter commercially, is in a position to make good use of this report.

  Ten copies to remain in the files of the Division of Chemistry of the California Institute of technology for our own use.

  The remaining eight copies to remain here pending instructions for their disposal.

  The lithographic plates from which this report has been printed have not yet been destroyed. The report contains many photographs and line drawings and for that reason was lithoprinted instead of mimeographed. By far the major cost of preparing this report has been the preparation of the plates from which it was printed. Consequently as many copies of this report as are likely to be desired should be prepared before the plates are destroyed. We are able to have the plates either destroyed at once or stored indefinitely, and we would appreciate instructions as to their disposal.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

• Meeting Minutes for the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Progress Report for OSRD Contract Symbol No. 4990, by LP, cc: G.A. Richter, H.M. Chadwell, and LP. Handwritten "Report #1." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.013
• Receipts and Report Sheet regarding the United Community and War-Chest for 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]

• Letter from Dr. Henry M. Woodburn, Chairman Foster Lecture Committee, Dept. of Chem., The University of Buffalo to LP RE: Thanks him for the suggestions he made regarding future speakers, and notes that Prof. Herman Mark, whom LP suggested, appeared in the series four years ago and is returning in December. [Letter from LP to Woodburn October 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.12]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP RE: Thanks her for the pictures, says he is sorry to hear she hasn't been feeling well. Describes his physical fitness test and his plans for Christmas, including his Christmas list outlining his desires for discharge, a car, a boat, a home, a wife, and an income of $10,000. He will have been in the army “one whole God-damned year” the next day. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.5]

  November 2, 1944

  Dear Mom

  Thanks a lot for the pictures I'll get these back to you eventually. I can't remember having seen them before. That one at the Chem picnic looks completely candid. It also shows that I've matured considerably in three years. Perhaps I should add Thank God!

  I'm awfully sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well lately hope you're well now. I have a hunch that you work too hard you really should take a rest once in a while.

  I had a physical fitness test today. I managed to pull off 20 chip ups, which is my record so far. The only thing I'm relatively week on is running do you remember that I was even fast enough to be on the track team at POLY? Surprising degenerative although the only reason I could run was their [sic] was as a means of escaping fights and other physical contacts. Now I avoid then by using my tongue a much lazier method.

  Tomorrow I will have been in the army one whole God-damned year. It's too bad I don't have enough money to go out and celebrate by getting drunk. It would be the only fitting celebration.

  Christmas is just around the corner so I'd better start relating my desires. Besides a discharge, a car, a boat, a home, a wife, and an income of $10,000 a year there isn't much that I need. I did succeed in thinking of a few things, though. How about having an engraving plate with Linus Pauling Jr on it made and a ream or so of stationary run off? You could send batches of it to me at intervals. Also the plate would be a permanent investment. I leave the choice of type up to you and Dad I think it should be small and masculine . Not too small, though I don't want this writing to drown out the little L.P. Jr.

  The other things are a subscription to Time and Look and money, in that order of importance. I'm really looking forward , by the way, to tastes of your Christmas cooking.

  You might give me some suggestions for the family I'm rather at a disadvantage. I don't like just wandering into a store and buying anything it's too impersonal.

  Did you try Pierres' crepe suzettes they are what he's noted for. I'll bet Dad enjoyed his steak. I haven't had a really good one since Texas.

  Give my kind regards to the family and everyone. I hope, by the way, that the family takes my letters to you as being in part to them too. Especially Dad since I succeed writing him almost once a year.

  All my love,

  Linus

  P.S. Does J. Rooke still work for Dad? How has being married changed V. Shoemaker? Probably disillusioned, since it's J.Rooke!

• Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Discusses the upcoming project. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Office of Scientific Research and Development Receipt of Classified Material from LP to Mr. G.A. Richter. Acknowledges Richter's receipt of 1 SO Progress Report, Contract Symbol 4990. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010

• Letter from Ellery H. Harvey, Research Director of the General Printing Ink Corporation, to LP, cc: Dr. Lothrop and Mr. Richter. Encloses papers at Mr. George A. Richter's request. Notes that the papers show little or no fluorescence under ultra-violet. Handwritten note by LP: "Ans'd." LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, to LP RE: States he would like to speak at LP's seminar on “Recent Work on Carbon Monoxide as a Poison and Physiological Tool,” and that he does not yet know which week he will be at Caltech. [Letter from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton October 31, 1944, telegram from F. J. W. Roughton to LP November 8, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Sorry to learn that he has been sick. Encloses an except from a local paper. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from M. Wright, Educational Department, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. to LP RE: Explains they are sending LP a complimentary copy of Wheland's book The Theory of Resonance and its Application to Organic Chemistry at the suggestion of the author, says his assistance is acknowledged in the preface, and asks that he sent acknowledgment of the receipt for their records. [Letter from LP to Wright December 1, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 434.7]

• Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Authorizes LP to proceed with the new extension of contract 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 S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: If LP hasn't found a use for the Meters, they can be shipped to the Central Engineering Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. [Letter from LP to Prentiss July 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Letter from W.A. Osborne, Chief of the Security Section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP, cc: Dr. M.F. Roy. Encloses an identification card and asks that one copy of this letter be signed and returned to the office. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

• Letter Robert C. Hockett, Chairman, Division of Sugar Chemistry and Technology, to F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief. RE: Informs him of what is astir concerning publications relating to sugars in the United States. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from Dr. Andrew Rescei to LP RE: Thanks LP for his suggestions. Encloses the requested sketch. States he is working at the Printing Arts Research Laboratories and describes his job. Handwritten in bottom margin: “Submitted paper December 1, 1944." [Letters from LP to Dr. Andrew Rescei October 30, 1944, January 17, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Comments on Jim Mackel's death. Is feeling okay. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to Dr. D. Churchill, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Corrects the contract number to OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Telegram from S. S. Prentiss, to LP. RE: Authorizes suggested distribution of extra copies. Requests that the remaining eight be sent to him. Requests that the lithograph plates be preserved. [Letter from LP to Prentiss, November 7, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Telegram from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the DDRC OSRD Office for Emergency Management, to LP. Informs LP that nothing positive was found and that background treatment causes suspicion. Tells LP that the full report follows by mail and that he would like to visit him on November 20th. [Telegram from LP to Lothrop, November 6, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Tel. Co. Oct” $6.39 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Attaches a letter summarizing the deliberations of the board on the chemistry of sugars. Informs them that the project has been abandoned. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.2]
• Letter from G.A. Richter to LP. Thanks LP for his November 1st progress report. Tells LP that Dr. Chadwell told him that LP has sent a screed for examination by that Washington laboratory, but that they have not had a report of the findings. Informs LP that Dr. Lothrop will see him within the next 10 days and is also planning to get in touch with Dr. Brion, who has a lot of experience with defense work. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.010
• Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Bartlett RE: Responds that they would be glad to have Dr. C. Gardner Swain as a National Research Fellow. Mentions that if he could arrive in a few months, they could also offer him a full-time war research job. [Letter from Bartlett to LP October 27, 1944, November 14, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #23.9, file:(Bartlett, Paul D., 1939, 1944, 1949, 1963)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is greatly relieved to learn that the contract has been extended. Informs him of the latest clinical tests. [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, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Is sending 53 copies of the final report under separate cover. Reviews the destination of the other copies. [Telegram from Prentiss to LP November 6, 1944] [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, University of Pennsylvania. RE: Refers to his letter from July 27th. Has not received instructions on where to send the meters. Would appreciate such instructions. [Letter from Prentiss to LP November 4, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Note from Robert A Millikan to LP RE: Sends meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees of January 7, 1929 which covers the case LP mentions in his letter of November 1. [Encloses “Excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of Board of Trustees, January 7, 1929] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Receipt for sending 45 copies of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Receipt for sending eight copies of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to Dr. S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Receipt for sending one copy of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to D. P. Shoemaker. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Receipt for sending one copy of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to Dr. J. H. Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Receipt for sending one copy of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to Dr. Reuben E. Wood. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Receipt for sending six copies of Final Report Contract OEMsr-584 from LP to Dr. A. O. Beckman. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Writes cheque to “Athenaeum. Dues, etc” $4.71 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “F. C. Nash” $2.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Edison Co.” $14.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “The American Girl. 2 years for Linda” $3.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Wm. W. Taylor Jr. Clothes, etc” $17.74 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Article “Unsnarling the Nisei Tangle by Galem M. Fisher from Christian Century. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box #5.001, Folder #1.5]
• Meeting Minutes of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Notice of Classification. States that Order No. 1059 has been classified in Class IV-A by the Local Board. LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.006
• Telegram from F. J. W. Roughton, University of California, to LP RE: Says: “Coming by daylight train Monday November 13 for a week.” [Letter from F. J. W. Roughton to LP November 3, 1944, telegram from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton November 9, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]

• Copy of letter from James Forrestal, Secretary of Navy, and Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, to the President of the Academy of Sciences. Outlines the organization, operations, and funds of the Research Board for National Security, Handwritten note at top: "Attachment #1." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• General Organization Chart of the Research Board for National Security, Proposed Authorization to the Executive Committee for Project Handling, Proposed Functioning of Scientific Panels and outline of a Typical Organization of a Scientific Panel. Handwritten note on first page: "Attachment #6." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP. RE: Telling LP that they would be delighted to let the translator do this as long as he followed the usual fee, and sent 20 copies to the U.S. and 15 of them would go to LP if he would like them. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2
• Telegram from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, RE: Says: “Room reserved for you Athenaeum 551 South Hill street starting Monday. Linus Pauling. (Telephoned - 11/9/44 - JS)” [Telegram from F. J. W. Roughton to LP November 8, 1944, Letter from F. J. W. Roughton to LP November 23, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]

• Letter from Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that Dr. Long is working on a standardized method of measuring the effect of various blood substitutes on shock in rats. [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. Denis L. Fox, Scripps Oceanographic Institute. [Note from Fox to LP October 9, 1944, Letter from Fox to LP November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.10, file:(Fox, Denis L.)]

  November 10, 1944

  Dr. Denis L. Fox

  Scripps Oceanographic Institute

  La Jolla, California

  Dear Dr. Fox:

  This is a belated answer to your note of October 9. I had an interesting talk with Professor Zechmeister about your plans, which seem to me to be entirely satisfactory. I am glad that you are applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship.

  I was pleased to learn about your work at the Corona meeting, and I am looking forward to talking with you further about the scientific problems in which we are both interested. Perhaps when the war is over, and we are not so busy, we can have additional discussions. I am looking forward, in fact, to stopping to see you in La Jolla when the gasoline situation permits us to drive around more freely.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

• Letter from LP to Dr. Paul Emmett, Pupin Physics Laboratories, Columbia University, RE: Thanks him for the comments on Pohl, reports that he decided not to hire him. Comments on Emmett's move to the Mellon Institute, adding that it's too bad John Hopkins can't keep good men. Continues discussion of absorption of water by proteins, mentioning he has submitted a paper to the JACS. [Letters from Emmett to LP October 25, 1944, November 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
• Letter from LP to F. G. Brickwedde RE: Responds that he regrets that he will not have the time to begin the suggested petition for a Division of Chemical Physics in the A.S.P., and that there is little interest in that field in Pasadena. [Letter from BrickWedde to LP October 4, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.10, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
• Letter from LP to W.A. Osborne, Chief of the Security Section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Encloses his identification card for cancellation and requests that it is returned to him. [Letter from Osborne to LP, November 27, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Manuscript on ‘A New method of Rocket Propulsion.' 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]

• Letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Would like a few bottles of the new batch to oxypolygelatin. Encloses a letter from Cohn. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Note from Roscoe G. Dickinson, Chairman to the Members of the Committee on Graduate Study RE: Informs that at the meeting of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies it was “unanimously agreed to recommend to the Dean of the Graduate School that it not be a general policy to admit to graduate standing part-time students who are not planning to be candidates for an advance degree”. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]

• Letter from Arthur L. Bloomfield, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Asks for his recommendation on the enclosed contract for Hilgard. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from Dr. Denis Fox, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, to LP RE: Discusses his forthcoming papers for Science and Encyclopedia Britannica. Mentions work by Anderson and Mason which has been helpful in his research. Also mentions his application for a Guggenheim Fellowship. Hopes to visit with LP again soon. [Letter from LP to Fox November 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #120.10, file:(Fox, Denis L.)]
• Letter from Dr. Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, to LP RE: Sends a copy of his manuscript “Immunochemical Properties of Native and Denatured Horse Serum Globulins.” Requests LP return it with comments. (Notes in left margin: Comments by LP on the manuscript.) [Letters from LP to Neurath September 18, 1944, March 13, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #276.8, file:(Neurath, Hans)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Doisy. [Letter from Doisy to LP November 22, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]

  November 13, 1944

  Professor E. A. Doisy

  St. Louis University

  School of Medicine

  St. Louis, Missouri

  Dear Doisy:

  I send my sincere congratulations to you on the award to you of the Nobel Prize. It is fine that your work should be recognized in this outstanding way.

  Cordially yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

• Letter from LP to Prof. I. I. Rabi, Physics Dept., Columbia University, RE: Congratulates Rabi on his receipt of the 1944 Nobel Prize in Physics. [Letter from I. I. Rabi to LP November 30, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 325.1]
• Letter from LP to Prof. O. Stern, Carnegie Institute of Technology, RE: Congratulates Stern on winning the Noble Prize in Physics, presumably for work on molecular beams, and hopes to see Stern soon. [Letter from Otto Stern to LP November 21, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
• Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Asks LP to be a sponsor for him to apply for a National Research Fellowship at Berkeley researching work on cyclopentane. Says they are enjoying life in Wood's Hole. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
• Letter from Verner Schomaker, to Dr. C. E. Redemann, University of Chicago. RE: Informs him of his results with the Lewisite isomers. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Memo from A. H. Walter, to J. M. Loyd. RE: Informs him that a letter of intent has been received for the extension to 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. Paul Bartlett to LP RE: Thanks LP for his suggestion about Swain, mentions that he will apply for a National Research Fellowship, naming LP as the preferred investigator of association, and asks that LP keep in mind other options. [Letter from LP to Bartlett November 7, 1944, December 4, 1944]
• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Asks if he will be a member of the Committee of Selection in 1945. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from R. E. Zinn, Chairman, Chicago Section, to Members of the Jury. RE: Informs them of the results of the second ballot. Requests that they return the third ballot as soon as possible. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967: Box #14.010 Folder #10.7]
• Summary of Immunochemistry for October 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Summary of NDRC Chem-13 from January 1, 1943 through October 31, 1944. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]

• Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press. RE: Thanking him for giving the Italian publisher the information regarding terms of translation. And would like to have 15 copies of the final Italian edition if possible. [Filed under: LP Manuscripts of Books, 1939b.2
• Letter from R. C. Bowker, Acting Contracting Officer, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Explains mix up. Directs the transfer of materials. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• The Nature of the Chemical Bond: Carbon monoxide and physiological aspects, poisoning action. Seminar by David Shoemaker. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]

• Invitation from the Nobel Foundation by courtesy of the American-Scandinavian Foundation to LP for a luncheon at 1:00 p.m. on December 10,1944 at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York City. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.10, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from J. Russell McKissick to R. A. Millikan RE: Informs him of openings at the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation for lab work. [Letter from LP to McKissick] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.12, file:(C: Correspondence 1944)]
• Manuscript Notes: “Reconsideration of the Hemoglobin-Oxyhemoglobin Equilibrium” [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: The Structure and Properties of Hemoglobin and the Nature of Sickle Cell Anemia, 1935-1991: Box #6.007, Folder #7.5]
• Writes cheque to "Broadway, Inc." $7.38. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, to Dr. V. Bush, Office of Scientific Research and Development. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

  THE WHITE HOUSE

  WASHINGTON

  November 17, 1944

  Dear Dr. Bush:

  The Office of Scientific Research and Development, of which you are the Director, represents a unique experiment of team-work and cooperation in coordinating scientific research and in applying existing scientific knowledge to the solution of the technical problems paramount in war. Its work has been conducted in the utmost secrecy and carried on without public recognition of any kind; but its tangible results can be found in the communiques coming in from the battlefronts all over the world. Some day the full story of its achievements can be told.

  There is, however, no reason why the lessons to be found in this experiment cannot be profitably employed in times of peace. The information, the techniques, and the research experience developed by the Office of Scientific Research and Development and by the thousands of scientists in the universities and in private industry, should be used in the days of peace ahead for the improvement of the national health, the creation of new enterprises bringing new jobs, and the betterment of the national standard of living.

  It is with that objective in mind that I would like to have your recommendations on the following four major points:

  First: What can be done, consistent with military security, and with the prior approval of the military authorities, to make known to the world as soon as possible the contributions which have been made during our war effort to scientific knowledge?

  The diffusion of such knowledge should help us stimulate new enterprises, provide jobs for our returning servicemen and other workers, and make possible great strides for the improvement of the national well-being.

  Second: With particular reference to the war of science against disease, what can be done now to organize a program for continuing in the future the work which has been done in medicine and related sciences?

  [2]

  The fact that the annual deaths in this country from one or two diseases alone are far in excess of the total number of lives lost by us in battle during this war should make us conscious of the duty we owe future generations.

  Third: What can the Government do now and in the future to aid research activities by public and private organizations? The proper roles of public and of private research, and their interrelation, should be carefully considered.

  Fourth: Can an effective program be proposed for discovering and developing scientific talent in American youth so that the continuing future of scientific research in this country may be assured on a level comparable to what has been done during the war?

  New frontiers of the mind are before us, and if they are pioneered with the same vision, boldness, and drive with which we have waged this war we can create a fuller and more fruitful employment and a fuller and more fruitful life. I hope that, after such consultation as you may deem advisable with your associates and others, you can let me have your considered judgement on these matters as soon as convenient - reporting on each when you are ready, rather than waiting for completion of your studies in all.

  Very sincerely yours,

  Franklin D. Roosevelt

  Dr. Vannevar Bush,

  Office of Scientific Research and Development

  Washington D.C.

• Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur L. Bloomfield, Stanford University. RE: Votes in favor of the proposal from Professor Hilgard. Is strongly in favor of it. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Shall be pleased to be a member of the Committee of Selection for 1945. Informs him of satisfactory dates for the first meeting. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: Says he is glad to learn that Ralph will apply for a National Research Fellowship in Chemistry. LP will be glad to act as his sponsor and he will recommend him to the National Research Council. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
• Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer RE: Says that he should write another letter to the Fellowship Board. Talks about Linus Jr. Being in the Army for just over a year. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
• Letter from S.P. Miller, Technical Director, Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation to LP RE: Informs him that the company has available a collection of chemical samples available to educators and asks if he would be interested in receiving a display kit. [Letter from LP to Miller November 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.10, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Minutes from the November 17th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]

• Letter from Dr. Henry Bull to LP RE: Sends a manuscript for comments. Briefly discusses the reactions others have had to the manuscript. (There is an extensive note in pencil by LP in the bottom margin.) [Letter from LP to Bull November 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Enclosed two copies of the proposed contract. Gives directions for its 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's office to The American-Scandinavian Foundation RE: Regrets to inform them that LP will not be able to attend the Nobel Foundation luncheon at 1 p.m. on December 10th in New York City. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.10, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]

• Handwritten letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.18]
• Letter from Dr. Will V. Norris, Department of Physics, University of Oregon, RE: Thanks LP for the tour and luncheon he arranged for Norris when he visited Cal Tech on his trip to various institutions for post-war planning for his own department. [Letter from LP to Norris September 5, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.11, file:(N: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from J P Youtz, Business Manager, California Institute Research Foundation to LP. RE: Answering LP's letter of May 29, 1944. Agrees with LP's opinion. [Letter from LP to Foundation, May 29, 1944, Letter from LP to Prentiss December 1, 1944] [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. S.D. Beard, American Cyanamid Company. [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]

  November 20, 1944

  Dr. S. D. Beard

  American Cyanamid Company

  30 Rockefeller Plaza

  New York 20, New York

  Dear Dr. Beard:

  About a year ago the Lederle Laboratories kindly provided us with about 500 cc. of a concentrated Type I anti-pneumococcus rabbit serum. In connection with a special problem in which I am interested, I would be very grateful to you for providing me with the answers to the following questions:

  1. How much of this concentrated type I anti-pneumococcus rabbit serum would you have on hand, and would it be possible for it to be purchased, in case that it were needed?

  2. What other types of anti-pneumococcus serum do you have, and in what quantities?

  3. In case that a considerable supply of these sera is not available at present, could the Lederle Laboratories prepare it on order?

  With best personal regards, I am

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP: JS

• Memorandum from Chief of Records Sections, Committee on Medical Research, to All present and former CMR-OSRD Investigators. RE: Informs them that the Committee on Medical Research is compiling a bibliography on all published reports resulting from work under CMR-OSRD contracts. Requests a list of all publications based on work under contracts. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• The Nature of the Chemical Bond: Interatomic distance. Seminar by David Shoemaker. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]

• Letter from LP to Mr. James R. Page, Chairman, Executive Committee, CIT RE: States that at a meeting of the Executive Conference on Saturday November 17, a committee was appointed to report on the appointment as Assistant Professor of Geology of Dr. Richard Jahns. The committee has examined and interviewed Dr. Jahns and recommend strongly the proposed appointment be approved. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]
• Letter from Otto Stern, Carnegie Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter of congratulations. [Letter from LP to Prof. O. Stern November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1944), #377.14]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr” $18.35 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “J Ch Ed. 3 yr subs. Jan 45 - Dec 47" $7.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Letter from Dr. Edward A. Doisy to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter of congratulation for his Nobel Prize. [Letter from LP to Doisy November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
• Meeting Minutes of the Graduate Committee on Post-War Policies. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Memo from A. H. Walter, to J. M. Loyd. RE: Informs him that they have received the supplement to 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]
• Memo from LP to W. R. Scott. RE: Approves the supplement to 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]
• Memo from Lloyd Spencer to LP. RE: Has reviewed the final report concerning Contract OEMsr-584. Finds that the oxygen meters shown in the final report seem to come within the scope of his original patent application. Desires to discuss this in detail soon. [Memo from LP to Spencer, December 4, 1944] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Note from David Metzler to LP RE: Requests he sign an ACS form so that he may continue his junior membership despite having been drafted in the middle of his junior year at Cal Tech. (Note under text: “Sent 11/27/44 JS”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.11, file:(M: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Writes cheque to "Foy Edwards," $6.13. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]

• Letter from F. J. W. Roughton, Donner Laboratory, University of California, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the time in Pasadena, and discusses some of the finer points of the hemoglobin problems and what work he will do next. States he will call on November 27 to see about coming to Caltech for a couple hours to discuss these points. [Telegram from LP to Dr. F. J. W. Roughton November 9, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #336.8]
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr. to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Pauling Jr. Box #5.036 Folder #36.5]

  Thursday [Nov. 1944]

  Dearest Mom

  Last Thanksgiving I spent planting trees in barren Texas soil; this I spend allowing seeds of imagination to grow and grow. I have a turkey dinner both times, though.

  I expect to get or of the hospital in two or three days I want very much to be able to start school next Monday. Losing two weeks is bad enough.

  Pete is getting a subscription to Yank for Christmas it will probably start coming before.

  Give me love to everyone.

  I love you

  Linus

• Letter from Dr. Herbert Brown to LP RE: Reports that he has received another grant, but it is not sufficient to cover their equipment needs. Details how rebuilding one of the apparatuses has delayed the research. Sends some information on his research with steric strains and asks for comments. (Note in pen and pencil in top margin: “Verner: Have you any comments? LP”, “Looks good to me. I have made one or two comments. VS.”) [Letter from LP to Brown December 11, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #32.5, file:(Brown, Herbert C., 1942-1944)]
• Letter from Dr. Paul Emmett, Columbia University, Division of War Research, to LP RE: Notes he has received the paper LP has prepared for the JACS entitled “Absorption of Water Vapor by Proteins.” Discusses his plans for working with mechanisms of catalysis starting December 1st at his new position with the Mellon Institute. Suggest LP stop by if he is ever in Pittsburgh. [Letter from LP to Emmett November 10, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #109.1, file:(Emmett, Paul, 1937-1959, 1977-1982)]
• Letter from Frank Blair Hanson to LP RE: The Nature of the Chemical Bond, class notes of David Shoemaker: Tetrahedral bonds in crystals [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.5]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Bull RE: Sends his comments on the manuscript “The Elastic Element of Skeletal Muscle,” stating that the theory proposed is not unreasonable but neither is it preferable to others already stated. [Letter from Bull to LP November 18, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.11, file:(B: Correspondence 1944)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Reuben Straus, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. RE: Submits a report on the electrophoretic analyses of the human sera. Suggests that the investigation be continued with samples taken every two weeks. [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. F. Miller, Technical Director, Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation. [Letter from Miller to LP November 27, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.10, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]

  November 27, 1944

  Dr. S. P. Miller

  Technical Director

  The Barrett Division

  Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation

  40 Rector Street

  New York 6, New York

  Dear Dr. Miller:

  We would he very glad to have, for use in the teaching of chemistry at the California Institute of Technology, the collection of samples and chemical derived from coal tar and coal tar products mentioned in your letter of November 17.

  If one of these displays is available for us, please send it to Professor Linus Pauling, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 4, California.

  Very truly yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:js

• Letter from W.A. Osborne, Chief of the Security Section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Asks LP to return his identification card which expired November 1st, for cancellation. Says they can return it to LP after it has been cancelled if he would like to have it. [Letter from LP to Osborne, November 10, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012

• Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Thanks for the letters, he is sending the application to LP. Asks for advice if the fellowship is the correct thing to do or if he should get a staff appointment. Asks LP if he can suggest a second choice for him for his Fellowship application. [Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer December 1, 1944] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.1]
• Memorandum from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19, cc: Dr. A.B. Lamb, LP, and Dr. G.A. Richter. Discusses his visit to LP's laboratory in CIT on November 20, 1944. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.014
• Note from RA. Millikan, Chairman of the Executive Council to LP RE: Requests LP remain on duty at the Institute during the twelve months from July 1, 1944 to June 30, 1945. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1]

• Letter from LP to Dr David Seegal, Coldwater Memorial Hospital. RE: Informs him that the tests they are running should be done on a more recent batch, as the manufacturing process has changed. Gives details about the present 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. C. N. H. Long, Yale University, to LP. RE: Informs him that he was suggested by Dr. Wearn. Informs him of the preparation of two new batched of 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. E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories. RE: Is pleased at his interest in oxypolygelatin. Informs him of the testing which is occurring. [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. Jonathan Rhoads, Pennsylvania Hospital. RE: Informs him that he has been recommended to do physiological tests on oxypolygelatin. Gives details 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. Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: has delayed making arrangements with Dr. Rhoads until he could manufacture large batches of Oxypolygelatin. Thanks him for arranging it. [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 J. Russell McKissick RE: Responds that they have no one to recommend at this time due to the shortage of students due to the war. [Letter from McKissick to Millikin November 16, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.12, file:(C: Correspondence 1944)]
• Memo from LP to Dr. Dan Campbell. RE: Samples for Abbott Laboratories. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Formal nomination ballot signed by C. S. Marvel, Chairman of the Chemistry Section. [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; Encloses a formal nomination ballot, a ballot for Foreign Associates, and a blank for new members. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944: Box #14.018 Folder #18.3]
• Letter from I. I. Rabi, Radiation Laboratory, MIT, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter and for the kindness he (Rabi) received when he arrived from Switzerland 17 years ago. [Letter from LP to I. I. Rabi November 13, 1944] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 325.1]
• Letter from James Forrestal, Secretary of Navy, to the President of the National Academy of Sciences, cc: Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War. Approves his suggestion that Section 3 of the Charter should be modified. Handwritten note at top: "Attachment #3." [Letter from Jewett to Stimson, November 27, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• Letter from Karl T. Compton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Accepts the position as Chairman of the Research Board for National Security, only if it is approved by Dr. Bush and if it can be agreed that the Research Board for National Security should not be permitted to divert scientific manpower needed in present war activities nor compete with the OSRD. Handwritten note at top: "Attachment #4." [Letter from Jewett to Compton, December 5, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020 [Also in LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022]
• Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that the final report submitted meets the requirements. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Memorandum from Irvin Stewart to LP. RE; Attaches a letter from President Roosevelt to Dr. Bush. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Nov 30 ‘44) and Bank of America deposit slip for $673.73. Memorandum included dated 12/1/44. “Deposit slip to follow”. Also Bank of America deposit slip for Dec 1 ‘44 for 977.78 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2]
• Writes cheque to "Food Box," $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.2]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. A. D. Siewart. Crellies Teeth cleaned?” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]