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• General Reprint of "Scientific Research and Modern Warfare," by Rear Admiral J.A. Furer, U.S. Navy, from the United States Naval Institute Proceedings Vol. 71, No. 3, Whole No. 505. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Letter from Linus Pauling Jr. to Ava Helen Pauling. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Pauling Jr. Box #5.037 Folder #37.1]

  [1945]

  Mom,

  Lemoore is fine excellent barracks, well stocked PX, swimming pool, and pounds of butter on the tables and the field is way off the beaten track. And our squadron has guard duty instead of KP which is fine. So I'm fairly happy. I'll be here two weeks as far as I know, and then Hammer Field.

  I left without those gloves in the pocket of Dad's light coat; could you send them to me?

  All my love , Mommy dear.

  Linus

• Undated letter from Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to E. C. Barrett, Comptroller, CIT. RE: Informs them that Dr. Dan Campbell has been designated as the Responsible Investigator of OEMcmr-153. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]

• Handwritten notes by LP: "Effect of burning rate of inclusion of particles." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.017
• Letter from B.H. Sage to C.F. Teichman RE: Discusses the Proposed investigation of propane propylene water system. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.3]
• Letter from Dan H. Campbell, CIT, to Dr. Joseph T. Wearn, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Informs him that they have completed the forms for filing an invention report. Would like to know if the CMR would like them to continue investigations. [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. Bradley Dewey, Dewey and Almy Chemical Company. RE: Informs him of his vote for the Award in Pure Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from LP to Prof. R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. RE: LP submits his application to the Rockefeller foundation for a grant of $19,000 for support of researches in the fields of immunochemistry and serological genetics during the year July 1, 1945 to June 30, 1946 and requests Millikan write letter of approval. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]
• Telegram from Homer W. Smith, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Washington meeting has been postponed. Airmail follows. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

• Receipt for classified material from LP to Dr. Louis Jordan, Executive Officer of the Research Board for National Security. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

• Letter from A.D. Henderson, President, Antioch College, to LP RE: Requests LP send his opinion on whether Dr. Sterling Hendricks would be suitable for a position as Director of a project in chlorophyll and Photosynthesis. [Letter from LP to Henderson March 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156.3, file:(Hendricks, Sterling)]
• Letter from Kenneth B. Turner, M.D., Chief, Records Section, Committee on Medical Research, Office of Scientific Research and Development, to Dr. J. B. Koepfli, Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry RE: Approves Dr. Andrew Recsei's manuscript “Apparatus for sublimation” for publication. Requests 25 reprints of the published article. Attaches a memo to the editors giving permission for publication. [Letter from LP to Dr. Andrew Recsei January 17, 1945, from J. B. Koepfli to Kenneth B. Turner, M.D. March 13, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Edward A. Doisy RE: Regrets not being able to come to Chicago due to his illness. States that he had not heard of the Denver meeting and that he is wiring Homer Smith for details. [Letter from Doisy to LP February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.6, file:(Doisy, Edward A., 1943-1947, 1952)]
• Letter from LP to E. Wilson Lyon, President, Pomona College, RE: States he is glad to hear that they are offering the position of Chair of the Chemistry Department at Pomona to Prof. Frank T. Gucker. [Letter from Lyon to LP February 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]

  March 5, 1945

  Dr. Frank Blair Hanson

  The Rockefeller Foundation

  49 West 49th Street

  New York 20, New York

  Dear Dr. Hanson:

  During the past year some very interesting experimental results have been obtained in the fields of immunochemistry and serological genetics with the aid of the grant of $19,000 made by the Rockefeller Foundation to the California Institute of Technology. The investigations carried out in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering have dealt mainly with the problem of the nature of the antibody molecule, with consideration also of the more general problem of the structure of proteins. The experimental results are beginning to provide a strikingly detailed picture of the structure of antibodies in the neighborhood of the combining regions. A report describing this work is submitted with this letter. In the Division of Biology researches in serological genetics have been carried on, under the direction of Professor A. H. Sturtevant, by Professors Albert Tyler and Sterling Emerson. The results which they have obtained, described in some detail in the accompanying report, deal with univalent antibodies, auto-bodies, natural hetero-antibodies, the specific interacting substances of eggs and sperm in relation to problems of fertilization and infection, and the serological induction of mutations. The experiments carried out by Professor Emerson on the serological induction of mutations in Neurospora are especially interesting; he has obtained evidence that specific antisera cause mutations to occur in the mold Neurospora. This is such an interesting and fundamental point that it is very important that extensive work be carried out, leading to a completely convincing answer to the question.

  The work in immunochemistry and serological generics is in my opinion very closely connected with the great problem of the structure of proteins in general, and I think that the fields of research can contribute significantly to the solution of this great problem. At present only a small amount of research in pure science is still being carried out in the laboratories of the California Institute of Technology, because the facilities of these laboratories are largely being used for war research. I anticipate that the facilities of the laboratories will continue to be used for war work during all or most of the year 1945-1946. It will be possible, however, to continue work in immunochemistry and serological genetics on approximately the same scale as at present, and because these fields of research have shown themselves to be very fertile, I would like to see this work continued for another year. I am accordingly, with the approval of the Administration of the California Institute of Technology, applying to the Rockefeller Foundation for a grant of $19,000 for the period July 1, 1945 to June 30, 1946, for the support of researches in immunochemistry and serological genetics under the supervision of Professor A. H. Sturtevant and myself. A budget is presented on the following page.

  I would like to mention again that the work carried on in recent years with the support of earlier grants from the Rockefeller Foundation has had the sponsorship of Dr. A. N. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Medical Research, who three years ago expressed the opinion that this work would be useful to the Nation in war time. This opinion has been to some extent justified by the developments that have occurred during the past three years. The workers in immunochemistry have devoted part of their time to war problems, with the support of a grant from the Committee on Medical Research. This has led to the development of a material, Oxypolygelatin, which promises to be of value as a plasma substitute. In addition another war problem, of interest to the National Defense Research Committee, has been solved by the men working on the immunochemistry project.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LPfh

  2 inclosures

• Letter from Ralph Connor, Chief - Division 8 to Dr. V.W. Meloche, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, cc: LP, RE: Writes regarding the arrangements for transferring Guffy to California. Outlines certain procedures while he is in California. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Homer W. Smith, New York. RE: Asked which railroad will be used on April 11th. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Keith R. Porter, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. RE: Regrets to inform him that his plans have changed to cause a cancellation. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

• Article, New York Times. "Explanation by Stettinius." LP Peace: Box 3.021, Folder 21.4
• Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Suggests he apply the $150 to the next meeting. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from R. A. Millikan, C. I. T. to Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Transmitting, with endorsement, LP's letter of grant request of March 5, 1945 to the Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: Rockefeller Foundation, 1943-1983: Box #14.039 Folder #39.2]
• Letter from Reuben E. Wood, to Department of the Navy. RE: Enclosed patent applications. Suggests how to improve the claim. Attaches a copy of a letter from Prentiss and the list of sales of the Pauling Meter. Has not signed the Oath, as it is not entirely true to his case. Wishes to cooperate ans assist them in anyway to obtain these patents. [Letter from Prentiss to Wood, February 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]
• Telegram from Homer W. Smith, to LP. RE: Informs him that the Pennsylvania Railroad will be accommodating the trip. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Telegram from LP to Dr. Homer Smith, New York University. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]

  COPY OF WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM

  Pasadena, California

  March 6, 1945

  Dr. Homer W. Smith

  New York University School of Medicine

  New York, New York

  I strongly recommend adding and related sciences after sixth word line 63

  (signed) Linus Pauling

  (sent 3/6/45 - 9:30 A.M. - fh)

• Typed account of anti-Japanese vandalism of Pauling home possibly spurred by LP's employment of a American born Japanese Army private as temporary gardener. [Filed under AHP Materials re: Japanese Internment during World War II: Box #5.001, Folder #1.3]
• Typescript of newspaper article regarding the employment of a Japanese-American gardener. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]

• Anonymous Postcard to LP: “In reference to our troubles as aired in todays issue of the Los Angeles Herald, please be advised that non conformation with public opinion was one of the original causes for Jewish persecution in Germany. In view of the sacrifices being made by other native born citizens it is asking very little of our “Japanese American” citizens to domicile elsewhere until after the war and while agreeing with you that a trespass has been committed against your property can not but help feeling you are “asking” for it. As a chemistry prof you should know “like pro dorces? Like” get wise.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Anonymous letter to LP: [address on envelope it 206 W 48th Place, LA] “It is sure a pity that the Guys done such a poor job of painting for you in the first place, was he a good American? He left out the letter E. However, I think he was a far better American than you are. How many sons have you in the US Uniform? I hope none. I am afraid they would be ashamed to come home to you and have to face a dirty Jap in the yard - because the Jap was born here does not make him an American only by the good grace of our laws. You may think he is loyal but show me a Jap that would not lie about it to accomplish his purpose. Your reference to us that do not love the Japs as un-American, I think you are far less an American and misguided. We are at war with the Japs, whether you know it or not and there is no similarity in your comparison as to us and the Nazis as to treatment of the Jews. I dread to think what would have happened to this coast if the dirty Japs had not been carted out of here. Well here is hoping they pawn your house all over with Jap flags - [Signed:] no lover of Japs” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Anonymous letter to LP: “You represent the very lowest type of mentality we have in the US today. The same sneering Jap would disembowel you and stick your head on a pole and turn around and eat your reeking carcass. They hate and deceive? Americans [?] of their gross stupidity in allowing them to come into our country and take complete possession of it. It is a joke with them. They say they will not have to fight for the USA. That we will give it to them, and it is just such unspeakable white (if you are) trash as yourself that give them that idea. If you love the Japs then go to Japan and live with them and don't pollute the air with your foul stupid breath and make the rest of us the laughing stock of the yellow Japs. I hope and believe there are enough Americans left in the country to keep it white and I hope next time they will do something more drastic than paint a sign on your garage. That is, if the sneering Jap does not disembowel you first. You a white man, know [?] and bowing? down to a heathen Jap. You make me sick to my stomach [sic]. I hope he will follow the good old Japanese custom and slip plenty of bamboo slivers into your fruit so you and your family will all die of cancer. Just remember, you stupid fool, he hates you, and is just waiting until Japan takes over - he thinks. When our boys come back they will even out all you sickening Jap lovers along with the Japs but I want to see you with your guts pouring into the street first. You idiot.” [Encloses article from paper “Caltech Prof. Hits Slur on Jap Hiring”] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Anonymous note to LP [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]

  Doctor

  ?

  You jap Lover

  wake up think -- how they treated our boys

  3-7-45

• Letter from Cpl. William Haywood, Jr to LP: Says he has read about LP's repercussion in trying to practice democracy. He says it is gratifying to know of people with his attitude and is grateful that he practices democracy, not transcendentalism like Emerson and Thoreau. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from R. F. Burton, American Red Cross, to Dr. Henry Moe, Guggenheim Foundation. RE: Informs him that he has lost his manuscript while in a prisoner of war camp. Will make a formal report when he arrives home. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]
• Letter from R.S. Tredick to LP RE: Talks about reading the result of his “experiment in hiring a Jap”. Says we are at war and the “Japs are our enemies”. Asks LP where his pride is - that they hate Americans and only want to have control over the West Coast. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from St. Copenhagen to LP RE: Talks about reading that LP has an American born Japanese employed. Goes on to discuss the Japanese in the Army and their relations who are in internment camps. Ending remark: “Hope you will meet with no more annoyances” [Intent of letter unclear] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Manuscript: No Title, [re: Account of vandalism of red paint on the garage door where sheriff suspects Japanese friend], March 7, 1945. [Filed under Manuscripts, Typescripts, and Reprints of Articles and Speeches by AHP 1927-1963: Box # 2.001, Folder 1.3]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Jap Flag Painted on Garage Door”, Los Angeles Examiner, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.10]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Jap Flag Painting Probe Begun by Police Here”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.10]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Paint Jap Flag on Garage of Scientist Who Hired Nisei Awaiting Army Call”, Pasadena (California) Post, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Vandalism Follows Hiring of U.S.-Jap”, Los Angeles Times, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Vandals Daub Paint on Scientist's Home Where Returned Jap Employed”, Pasadena (California) Independent [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings, 1945n.4]
• Newspaper Clipping: “Vandals Daub Paint on Scientist's Home Where Returned Jap Employed”, Pasadena (California) Independent, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.10]
• Newspaper Clipping: “‘Pranks' Backfired”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, March 7, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Note from H.W. Wright to LP RE: “I am enclosing a page out of Life”. [Encloses page from magazine] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Postcard from E.J. Burns to LP: “Your commendable stand on the hiring of a Jap-American is appreciated by ALL decent Americans. The perpetrators of this WALL painting CAN be captured and no stone should remain unturned until they are. These bar-room ‘patriots' are generally members of one of the ANTI-everybody-but-me organizations” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Writes cheque to “Roy Edwards. 2 mo laundry + dry cleaning” $12.59 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from AL Berry to LP RE: Tries to remind LP that the Japs have committed crimes and he thinks it is Un-American to have a “Jap” around his place. He would be ashamed to face an American on the street and be ashamed for his son in the service. Talks about what a “Jap” said to him after Pearl Harbor: “American is the best educated Nation in the world but yet they are the dummist [sic].” Says he would never vandalize but thinks it is bad that LP employs a “Jap” and wants him to “please kick out the ‘Jap'” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from Dr. Kenneth Palmer to LP RE: Thanks LP for recent letter. Informs LP that he will be visiting Pasadena at his own expense the weekend of April 8 or 15 and will probably stay three or four days. Wishes to arrange a meeting between LP and Palmer's brother and requests that if LP will be busy both weekends, to let him know. [Letters from LP to Palmer February 27, 1945, March 13, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #304.3, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]
• Letter from E.W. Biscailus, Sherif, County of Los Angeles, Office of the Sheriff to Mr. Homer D. Crotty, Chairman, Executive Committee of Los Angeles Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play, Inc RE: Responds to Mr. Creotty's letter of March 7, 1945 calling attention to the vandalism of LP's garage. Assures the Committee that he will never tolerate this un-American demonstration. He is having a thorough investigation made. The Organization can be assured it is his intention to conduct the Sheriff's office so “that no violation of the law will go unnoticed”. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from Edwin J. Cohn, Harvard Medical School, to Mr. F. W. Willard, American Chemical Society. RE: Thanks him for the invitation to prepare a series of monographs on the chemistry of the blood. Informs him that he cannot accept as he has accepted the Stillman Lectureship at Yale. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from F. W. Willard, Editor-in-Chief, to Board of Editors. RE: Informs them that he has invited Dr. Cohn to write a monograph on the chemistry of blood. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from H. B. McClure, Vice-President, Carbide, and Carbon Chemicals Corporation, to LP. RE: Asks if he foresees any use for methycyclohexlamine in there projects. [Letter from LP to McClure April 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.2]
• Receipt of one copy of letter to Navy Department sent from Dr. R. E. Wood to LP. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Letter from Carey Croneis, President, Beloit College to LP RE: Sends a copy of the first issue of the Beloit College Alumni Bulletin. [Letter from LP to Croneis April 10, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.13, file:(C: Correspondence 1945)]
• Letter from Chester S. Keefer, Medical Administrative Officer, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: Informs him that the public is becoming confused and think in that they no longer need to donate blood. Hopes LP to help combat this idea. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from H.B. Sweatt, Director, Animal Glue Information Service to LP RE: Asks if there are any researchers or students in the chemistry department at Cal Tech currently researching or interested in researching animal protein chemistry. Reports that they are looking for better was to develop animal glue. [Letter from LP to Sweatt April 4, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Homer Cotty to LP Re: Sends letter he received from the Sheriff's office. Hopes the offenders are caught and brought to justice. [Encloses letter] [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from I. Herbert Scheinberg, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, to LP RE: Inquires about the possibility of studying in LP's department once the war is over. Describes his relevant education and experience, and explains his current and future plans of employment. Asks if LP expects there to be any openings after the war is over. [Letter from LP to Mr. I Herbert Scheinberg March 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
• Letter from LP to Dr. James J. Waring, University of Colorado. RE: Informs him of his arrangements to arrive in Denver. Requests to know the hotel they will be staying at. Has recovered from his cold. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from Miss Carinne Charman to LP RE: Responds to seeing LP in the paper about his hiring of the Japanese gardener. Talks about the Japanese who are killing machines and “our boys” over there fighting. Compares the treatment of prisoners between the US and Japan. She hopes that LP will think about it and recommends he read this month's Life magazine. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from Mrs. Ernest K. Landsteiner to LP RE: Reports that they have finished publication of the late Dr. Landsteiner's book and will be sending LP two copies. Asks if he had any specific agreement with Landsteiner concerning complimentary copies and inquires who LP feels should receive copies. [Letters from LP to Mrs. Landsteiner October 13, 1944, March 14, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
• Letter from Roy Kennedy to LP RE: Says it is “refreshing to hear of someone in academic life who knows what's going on in the world and has the nerve to do something about it. You taking a stand in the Japanese relocation situation is bound to have an excellent influence. More power to you”. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• List of Executive Committee Members and Members of the Research Board for National Security. [Filed under LP Science: National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951: Box #14.019 Folder #19.1]
• Note written by LP RE: Talks about the anonymous letter to be delivered to W. M. O'Connor. Outlines discussion with Mr. Hutchinson, FBI Office who says the letter violates the extortion act and justifies FBI attention. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
• Note written by LP stating the guards posted at their home for three nights and a car that drove by. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
• Notes written by LP regarding the investigation of the threatening letter he received. Mr. Copeland of the LA Times somehow found out about it and was after LP and the police, whom LP contacted. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]
• Pamphlet: "National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, Research Board for National Security." LP Safe Drawer 2, Folder 2.039
• Summary of letter received by LP, written in LP's handwriting. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]

  by Linus Pauling

  Letter received Mar. 9, 1945 Postmarked Culver City Calif

  Mar 8 . 10 30 AM 1945.

  Contained clipping and letter typewritten on white paper 3 7/8” x 4 1/8” -- 90° angles, as though from a pad.

  We happen to be one of a groupe who fully intend to harm your home, tar and feather your body unless you get rid of that jap..

  Japs killed my own Father .. It,s to bad that some jap does not rape one near and dear to you…

  well we will see that you get plenty and the more publicity you give this matter the sooner we will take care of you just like Al Capone did some years ago…

  A neighbor

• Writes cheque to “Red Cross” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Anonymous letter to LP [Postmarked this date]: “What a thrill to parents whose sons have been tortured to death by the beastly Japs, when they see the face of that grinning monkey, whom you have employed, while on the next page of the same paper we see the mute bodies of our sons who have died that you with your pro-Jap ideas, may live in luxury off of the salary paid to you out of the pockets of those parents whose sons you are willing to betray. Ask yourself ‘who is the vandal?'. God protect us from you and your Japs. [Signed]: Anti-Jap mother.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President of the National Academy of Sciences, to Honorable Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, cc: General Borden and General Williams. Notifies him that copies of his November 9th letter were sent to the members of the Academy Council and discusses the establishment of a Research Board for National Security. Suggests that Section 3 should be modified. Handwritten note at top: "Attachment #2." [Letter from Forrestal to Jewett, November 30, 1944] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• Letter from LP to J.R. Van Fleet, United States Vanadium Corporation RE: Regrets that his answer was delayed by Prof. Zechmeister's absence, finds after discussing the matter with Zechmeister that there is no time presently for Wilkinson to work an extended period with Zechmeister, as all available space in the laboratory has been turned over to war work. Mentions that Zechmeister would take Wilkinson into his private lab for a brief period if someone else teaches him chromatographic analysis, and recommends this course. [Letter from Van Fleet to LP February 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.13]
• Letter from LP to Miss Gertrude Bloomer, William S. Merrell Company. RE: Informs her that the information on gelatine and oxypolygelatin is in the form of reports to the CMR. Suggests she write to Dr. Joseph T. Wearn for information. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from LP to T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Please to receive his letter. Informs him that they no longer have any preparations 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 Villiers W. Meloche, Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Discusses the work for Guffy according to present plans. He will arrange to come to Pasadena after the preliminary work is completed so that LP and he can discuss the details involved. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
• Letter to LP from Mrs. W.H. Nancy Chown RE: Supports LP in his statement. Says that people are condoning prejudice by their silence. She views the first step in working towards peace is to cease pressure against minority groups. Encouraged by LP's stand. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Memo from LP to Dr. Dan Campbell. RE: Suggests a new coupling agent. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Minutes of the meeting of the Research Board for National Security on Match 10, 1945 by Louis Jordan, Executive Office, RBNS. Notice to Board Members attached asked them to note the date of the next meeting in Item 14 of these minutes. Handwritten note at top: "Dr Linus Pauling." LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.020
• Newspaper Clipping: “Scientist Who Engaged Jap Gardener Gets Threat Note”, Los Angeles Times, March 10, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.9]
• Postcard from Mrs. Jameson to LP: “Let me compliment you on your reply I read in the LA Times Mar 10th. There are as many people in Calif. who believe we should not have “2nd class citizens” as there are on the other side. Only we don't make the protest we should. There is no more reason to prosecute these Amer. born Japanese than Amer. born Germans and I am glad we have citizens like you.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Questionnaire signed by H. Banhau, regarding the Chemical Abstracts. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards 1938-1950: Box #14.008 Folder #8.14]
• Writes cheque to “Stewart & Quigley. CP 320 $10. 20000limit. HF-935695168 16000 limit” $178.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]

• Anonymous postcard to LP [Postmarked Mar 12]: “If your Japanese American gardner [sic] is so loyal why isn't he fighting for his country? Our 24 year-old son's are fighting and dying for their country. It's a wonder to me your neighbors don't paint you with tar and apply feathers for bringing them the Japs we now?” [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Form d-3 Permit, signed by Conway P. Coe, Commissioner. RE: Has filed a petition for modification of said order. [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. Chester S. Keefer, Committee on Medical Research. RE: Extensive handwritten notes in the margins. Gives the history of OEMcmr-153. Two copies. [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.V. Houston ["Letter prepared by W.V.H. + Max Mason," handwritten by LP] to Dr. W. Rupert Maclaurin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Makes several comments and suggestions on the preliminary draft of the report being prepared by Maclaurin's committee which deals with Federal aid to university research, after having discussed it with a group of faculty members from CIT. Handwritten note by LP: "Sent." LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.013
• Meeting of the Faculty Board and Curriculum Committee. [Note in margin: “x moved reference to Grad Com for complete investigation & report”, note at bottom: “Post war staff”] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Recommendations of the Undergraduate Post-War Policies Committee to the Faculty Board. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Summary of Immunochemistry for February 1945 [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia, California Institute of Technology: Assorted Financial Materials: 1930-1950: Box #1.031, Folder 31.1]
• Writes cheque to ‘Athenaeum” $16.11 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “A.C. Vroman” $6.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Adohr” $22.32 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Benedict & Benedict” $4.86 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. E. H. McMillan” $3.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. L. White. Oranges” $3.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Mira Loma Mutual H2O Co” $4.54 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Cal. Electricity. 2 months” $23.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Tel. Co” $6.79 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• LP's handwritten notes from the Meeting of Div. Ch & Ch E. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.2]
• Letter from J. B. Koepfli, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Cal Tech, to Kenneth B. Turner, Records Section, Committee of Medical Research, RE: States both he and LP still do not want to submit Dr. Andrew Recsei's manuscript for publishing in connection with Cal Tech. Requests to be sent a copy of Recsei's request for publication clearance. Asks whether Recsei has been notified that clearance has been given. States that Recsei “is capable of some rather fast moves.” [Letters from Kenneth B. Turner to Dr. J. B. Koepfli March 5, 1945, from Frieda Morgan, Secretary, Records Section March 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Chester Keefer. RE: Explains why the press releases occurred and gives proof of authorization of it. Two copies. [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. Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, RE: States he just found the manuscript that Neurath sent in November. Sends brief comments and expresses his wish to discuss the manuscript in more detail. Mentions recent research on denaturation of antibodies at Cal Tech. [Letters from Neurath to LP November 13, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #276.8, file:(Neurath, Hans)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Kenneth Palmer RE: States that he has lost Palmer's letter, but that he will be out of town from April 6 - April 16th, but will be in town for at least a couple of weeks once he returns. Also states that he is surprised that Palmer had difficulty arranging funding for the trip. [Letter from Palmer to LP March 8, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #304.3, file:(Palmer, Kenneth J.)]

• Confidential pamphlet of Nominations for Membership to the American Philosophical Society. [Filed under LP Science: American Philosophical Society, 1936-1963, 1989, 1991: Box #14.011 Folder #11.1]
• Letter from Dr. Chia-Si Lu, Maryland Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Writes that he has resigned from his position at the labs and will be leaving Washington tonight for the West Coast. Requests permission to come work at Cal Tech after his arrival in Pasadena in two weeks. Adds that his plans are still indefinite, but he would lie to take a trip back to China soon. [Note from Lu to LP April 26, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #218.7, file:(Lu, Chia-Si)]
• Letter from LP to A.D. Henderson, President, Antioch College, RE: Sends his opinions on Dr. Sterling Hendricks, strongly recommending him for the director position for the study on chlorophyll and photosynthesis. [Letter from Henderson to LP March 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #156.3, file:(Hendricks, Sterling)]
• Letter from LP to Dr. V.W. Meloche, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin RE: Says they are pleased to have Mr. Guffy arrive and look forward to his visit. States dates in which he will not be in Pasadena. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]
• Letter from LP to Mr. I Herbert Scheinberg, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, RE: Believes that after the war they could make an arrangement for Scheinberg to do his work at Caltech, although they cannot make anything for certain at this time. [Letters from I. Herbert Scheinberg to LP March 9, 1945, October 9, 1946] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1945), #377.15]
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Ernest Karl Landsteiner RE: Replies that he had no specific agreement with the late Dr. Landsteiner concerning distribution of complimentary copies of Landsteiner's book. Adds that he would like six extra copies sent to him for distribution. [Letter from Mrs. Landsteiner to LP March 9, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #212.7, file:(Landsteiner, Ernest Karl)]
• Letter from Leslie M. Faichney, McMaster University, to LP RE: Regrets that he will be unable to come to Cal Tech for the summer due to the present emergency. Adds that he will complete his degree at his present school, and apply to the PhD program at Cal Tech in the Fall. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #128.11, file:(F: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Memo from LP to Dr. David Pressman RE: Asks about the progress in the synthesis of the RS substance. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Note from Fred Allen to LP RE: Replies that he will not be able to leave Purdue until at least July and is still undecided on whether or not he will take the position that LP has offered. Mentions that President Elliot is retiring from Purdue and that he may wait and see what changes ensue. [Letter from LP to Allen February 28, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #5.2, file:(Allen, Fred 1941-49)]
• Writes cheque to “Coll. Int. Rev. Balance fed income tax 1944 for LP & AHP” $365.56 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Coll. Int. Rev. LA12. Remainder ‘43 tax” $252.30 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.3]
• Writes cheque to “Collector Int. Rev. First installment 1945 fed income tax (3 more) LP & AHP” $114.22 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]
• Writes cheque to “Dr. SperRat. Linda's teeth” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Dr. Lars Onsager to LP RE: Writes concerning a letter he sent to Dr. Chia-Ciao Lin on February 15th, to which he has not yet received a response. Encloses a summary of the problems discussed in the letter, and asks LP to put Lin in contact with him. (Notes on letter by LP: “ - main job in Mudd.” “Was out of town. Very good ideas. Lin is studying them. He hasn't done anything along these lines.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #295.6, file:(Onsager, Lars)]
• Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Submits for consideration for publication in the Journal a manuscript. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Biscailus, Sheriff RE: Thanks him and Captain Cook and Captain Contreras and especially to Floyd Mellor to the handling of the case of vandalism at his home. Also thanks Deputies Bert Caughey, Joe Neblitt, and WE Hallinen for guarding their home. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.1]
• Letter from LP to William Astbury. [Letter from Astbury to LP February 12, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.18, file:(Astbury, William T, 1937-1961)]

  March 15, 1945

  Dr. W. T. Astbury

  Textile Physics Laboratory

  The University

  Leeds, 2

  England

  Dear Astbury:

  I send you herewith a set of eleven cards representing fifty cos 12 X and another set representing minus 10 sin linex. You will note that negative numbers are represented by the remainder on subtracting them from one million. There is also inclosed a sheet of paper, at the top of which the first set is tabulated, then the second set, and then the sum of the two.

  There is a chance that there is an error, possibly more, on these cards - they were punched out by hand, because at present we do not have a duplicating punch.

  We might be able later on to provide you with a complete set of cards at very small cost, in case that you can use them. Our facilities at present do not permit us to make a duplicate set readily, but this situation may be changed later.

  I do not have at hand a description of the application of the method of least squares with use of punched cards. I hope later on to have a copy of a manuscript on this subject, which can be sent to you. We are, indeed, hoping to publish two or three papers before another year is out, describing all of the punched card work done here.

  I am looking forward to the time when I can see you again.

  Sincerely yours,

  Linus Pauling

  LP:fh

• Letter from Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, OSRD-CIT, to L. D. Dibble, Patent Advisor Committee on Medical Research. RE: Encloses three copies of the report on 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 Robert C. Miller, Secretary, Pacific Division, AAAS, to Members of the Executive Committee. RE: Informs them that the idea of the Pacific Division meeting in 1945 has been dropped due to large opposition. [Filed under LP Science: American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964: Box #14.001 Folder #1.3]
• Memorandum from the Office of Emergency Management of the Office of Scientific Research and Development to LP. Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel, for $382.46. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.012
• Note from LP to himself RE: States that Mr. Mellor of the LA Sheriff's office came and said that the guard at the house would be stopped (after 6 nights) because they feel the danger of an attack is less. A radio car will now keep an eye on them. [Filed under LP Biographical: Materials re: “Japanese Gardener Incident”, 1945: Box #2.001, Folder 1.2]

• Letter from Dr. Arthur D. LeRosen, Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, to LP RE: Discusses a thesis by Carlton E. Schwerdt carried out under Dr. Luck discussing the chromatography of proteins and hemoglobin. Mentions its relevance to his own research. (Notes above text: “Dr. Zechmeister - Is this of any interest to you?” “Please return to Dr. Pauling.”) [Letter from LeRosen to LP January 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230.11, file:(L: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.12]

  [California Institute of Technology]

  [Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry]

  Saturday Mar. 17 11AM

  Dearest love:

  I hope that everything is all right with you and the children, and that you slept well. You are a wonderful girl.

  I had a good night, except for a couple of hours (2 to 4) when I couldn't sleep. I read the Sat Eve Post a while, and that finally induced slumber. My ribs seem a little sore, from the rather hard bed - this bedroom has a bed like that in a roomette, rather than that in a berth.

  We are passing beautiful little pine trees which stand green against the white comforter of snow on the ground, and some of the branches bear puffy white pillows. It is clear, except for thin clouds through which the snow is shining.

  The rolls are wonderful! I tried at 9 to get in the diner, but the line was too long; then I returned at 10, and waited until word was passed back that the diner had been closed. A few paper cups of coffee were sold, + then no more; but I browbeat the steward into selling me one ( and some also to some army boys with me), and I have had a royal breakfast of two buttered rolls and Bel Paese Kaese - far better that I could have got in the diner.

  The only complaining I heard was from a dumpy couple with German accents - they were carrying their cups of coffee up and down the aisles, because they'd forgotten the number of their car!

  I'm grateful to you for remembering to give me a lunch! I love you, and Crelly, and Linda, and Peter (and Linus).

  Your o [rest is torn off]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.13]

  [on California Institute of Technology letterhead] [possibly March 18?]

  [Gates and Crellin Laboratories of Chemistry]

  Sunday morning, 10 AM

  Dearest girl:

  I adore you. I trust that you and the children are alright. I'll be glad to get back to you.

  Our train (a little fellow) is scooting north over the high Colorado plane. The snowy peaked mountains can be seen in the distance. We'll reach Colorado Springs soon, and then Denver probably about 1 (we're about 1 hour late). There is a coating of clouds in the sky, but the sun shines through, and it looks warm outside - I haven't been out, but I went to the diner an hour ago through an open vestibule, and I remember that it was not cold.

  Yesterday I had my dinner of 3 rolls + cheese, and coffee that I got at a station. I had wheat cakes (not very good) for breakfast this morning. Very few people were in the diner on this little train.

  I'm looking for Pike's Peak over to the West, but I think that I haven't found it yet - I don't remember just what it looks like.

  Love to you and the children from

  Paddy

  We're going by

  Pike's Peak now. [bottom chunk torn out of paper]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.14]

  7 PM, Sunday

  Dearest Love,

  I arrived at 2:30 (train late) and walked around Denver a while, looking at the Capitol and the Courthouse. Then I read a while. Phil Shaffer phoned, and I'm going to dinner with him and Carl Cori [?] (also from St. Louis) in a few minutes.

  I love you darling.

  I'm reading "Heaven's my Destination" by Thornton Wilder. Very Amusing.

  Your own

  Paddy

• Newspaper Clipping: “Vandalism Aimed at Evacuees Reported in Pasadena Area”, Pacific Citizen, March 17, 1945. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1941-1945: Box #6.004, Folder 4.10]

• Handwritten letter from T. Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine, to LP. RE: Informs him he is writing Homer Smith. Can not approve of a self-perpetuating all powerful council. Congratulates him for an excellent job. Appreciates being asked for his opinion. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from George G. Wright to Dr. Warren C. Lothrop, Office of Scientific Research and Development, cc: Mr. George A. Richter. Summarizes the results of the study of the screeds which were treated in Mr. Richter's tropical room. Discusses the results of the WH I method, which was also tested. Attached are 2 of the Office of Scientific Research and Development's Receipts of Classified Material from Wright to Lothrop and Richter, for this letter. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.15]

  Monday morning

  Dear Love:

  I have just had breakfast with Dr. Devel [?] of USC, who came in place of Dean Raulston. [?] Last night Phil Shaffer of St. Louis took me to dinner - Carl Cori was with him. We returned to my room and talked until 10:30.

  It is a nice bright day. Yesterday for a few minutes there was a flurry of snow, so the temperature may change.

  I must go now to the meeting, which is ready to begin.

  Love to you all.

  Paddy

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.16]

  Monday 9 PM

  Dearest love:

  Today's meeting passed by - but slowly: it wasn't very interesting. I met Drs Osgood & Sears from Oregon, and some other interesting people. Dr Ochaner [?] from New Orleans is interesting - He told us about the Cajons in Louisiana, especially one who went to Chicago.* I'll be glad when these meetings are all over - the New York - Wn [?] one next month is the last.

  Are you all right, darling, and not worried? I'm hoping that a letter will arrive from you.

  Be a good girl, and keep little Linda under your thumb. Love to all.

  Paddy

  *and who said "Not like the bayou."

• Letter from V.W. Meloche, Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: Discusses plans during his stay in Pasadena. Wishes to meet with LP and possible complete discussions in the early part of the week. Note at bottom: “I have wired that Apr 2 to 6 would be all right, and Mr. Guffy has written to the same effect. RBC” [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

• Letter from AHP to LP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.17]

  After garage was painted. [note written later by LP]

  Tuesday March 20

  1945 [year added later by LP]

  Dearest Paddy:

  Today is a beautifully warm day - one of these perfect jewel days for which California is famous. Both yesterday and Sunday were also perfect.

  We are well and getting along very well and without any nervousness what so ever. I am astonished at my lack of fear when I consider how beset with terror I was a as a child. I resolved most of those nightmares myself, too, but perhaps I'd be a better and more effective person if I hadn't had them.

  When Holmes brought Linda home he insisted that I let him return and stay with us, and told me at length how I could reach him. Then

  [page 2]

  when young Linus arrived at 8³⁰ Saturday I thought it too bad to have Holmes worry needlessly about us so tried to get him and c o u l d n t [sic]. I tried late too. I had to laugh. Then Sunday Arletta called to thank me for a loaf of bread I'd sent her (by Holmes) and said they'd gone to a show!! It is good that I'm self sufficient! Linus brought us a little jar of salted almonds that were so good I was ashamed to be eating them without you. He brought some Hershey bars, mints, etc, too. He said he hit the P-X [?] at the right time.

  The war news is so good now in spite of the fa [sic] collapse of the Remagen [?] bridge. I cannot help but feel a deep misery at this burning of Japan. I wish I could be wholly black or white and this miserable, dull

  [page 3]

  dirty gray. I keep seeing millions of old Frank Aisawas along with his little wife, and our little Sato and all those helpless people who need and want so little. What can we do to keep people from being misused everywhere?

  I wish we could attend this meeting in San Francisco - this most portentious [sic] meeting of all time - Phill Regan is to open the meeting officially by singing "The Star Spangled Banner." He is from Pasadena you will recall.

  Our little Crellie is wonderful. He worked all day Sunday literally - sewing and patching his uniform and fatigues to get them ready to wear. He told me this morning that he'd been afraid when I said I was going to put him out of the car when he was naughty. I was ashamed! I told him that I'd never leave him and he knew it. The

  [page 4]

  paper this morning had the pathetic story of the girl who abandoned her six year old boy in San Diego six months ago and now wants him back saying that she thinks of him all the time. She also has a year old baby. This made Crellie speak up.

  Louise Jean came to see me yesterday. Her Stevie is the image of Mrs. Bell. L.J. is going to have another baby in September and is worried about help, etc. I said she mustn't worry a minute, that we would take Stevie and I'd lend her Sophie if necessary, and that help was sure to be more plentiful by next fall. He Phil [sic] is in the Philippines. I like that girl. She said she didn't want to impose. So I gave her a little talk about repaying good deeds, not necessarily to the person who did for one - but to someone else. Her Mother-in-law is troublesome. I wonder if I'll be able to be a better Mother-in-law, if

  [page 5]

  try [sic] and if I attack the problem being fully aware of its difficulties.

  I was happy to get your letter yesterday. If you hadn't pestered me so I would have prepared more lunch for you. I have changed pens and should have done so earlier.

  I took the map to Mr. Quagley. I really don't have much hope though. Besides, we have as much property as we can afford now.

  I noticed on your window ledge a G.F. abstract about two applicants. I suppose you left it purposely and so won't mail it to you. These are applications for extension of Fellowships.

  Today is really wonderful. I am going to try and get some garden planted. George [last name inserted by LP, illegible] worked Sunday and Monday. He is at the Hollings [sic] the rest of this week. He isn't as good as

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  Frank was, I think.

  I think you must be weary of this long letter which doesn't really say anything.

  I hope that you are well and that the weather is good.

  Love and hugs and kisses,

  Your girl

  Ava Helen

  P.S. Linus moves tomorrow from Lemoore to Hammer Field. The man who brought him last week gave him a couple of swigs of whiskey. Linie says many women pick up soldiers. He had some experience the previous weekend - he drove a sailor's car clear back to Fresno while the sailor slept, being worn out by his weekend in Los Angeles. The sailor was going to San Francisco. What a life for these boys. I shortened Linie's pants for him.

  Your wife who loves you you [sic] and your comfort or! [sic] Ha

• Letter from Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Informs him that he doesn't intend to ask him to make a further study of the Bull manuscript. Informs him of the people who have reviewed it and their opinions. Asks if he has found any flaws in the mathematics and physical theory. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from Bradley Dewey, Dewey and Almy Chemical Company, to LP. RE: Encloses a tabulation of the results of the first ballot for the Award in Pure Chemistry. Gives a brief summary of the voting. Will communicate the results to him as soon as he has them. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]
• Letter from Donald S. Clark, Engineering and Science Monthly, to LP. RE: Understands that LP will be giving a talk at the Alumni Seminar on blood plasma and substitutes. Asks if he is willing to prepare and article for publication in Engineering and Science Monthly. Gives details for the article. [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. Andrew Recsei to LP RE: Asks if his note could be published now because the Committee of Medical Research has granted permission. Asks if he can publish it, and under what association it should be published. [Letters from Frieda Morgan, Secretary, Records Section, Committee on Medical Research, to Dr. J. B. Koepfli, Cal Tech March 20, 1945, from J. B. Koepfli to Dr. Andrew Recsei March 27, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from Frieda Morgan, Secretary, Records Section, Committee on Medical Research, to Dr. J. B. Koepfli, Cal Tech, RE: States that Recsei was notified that the release was forwarded to Koepfli. Attaches a copy of the request for permission made by Recsei. Assumes this is adequate information and requests Koepfli deal with Recsei from now on. [Letters from J. B. Koepfli to Kenneth B. Turner March 13, 1945, from Dr. Andrew Recsei to LP March 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.18]

  March 20, 1945

  Dear love:

  Our meeting was livelier today. Drs Osgood & Sears from Oregon were there, also Dr Chauncey [?] Leoke from Texas - formerly U.C. Discussion was vigorous.

  Tonight we had dinner (guests of Dr Warning [?]) at the Denver Country Club. A five dinner - I ate my filet, which was wonderful (small, however). Dr. Warning told a very interesting story about being sued for 250,000 for libel - he wrote that he wouldn't trust a certain doctor as far as he could through a buffalo by the tail! Also we discussed scandal about the Veterans Facilities - medical treatment apparently very poor.

  I love you,

  Your Paddy

• Letter from Manuel F. Morales, Naval Medical Research Institute to LP RE: Comments on LP's criticisms of Morales' paper. Regrets that the manuscript had already gone to print before he received LP's comments. Thanks him for the offer to come and work at Cal Tech but states that he has already accepted an instructorship in physiology at the University of Chicago. Thanks LP for his help and interest. [Letters from LP to Morales February 26, 1945, March 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from S. S. Prentiss, Technical Aide, National Defense Research Committee, to Lloyd Spencer, Patent Counsel, California Institute of Technology. RE: Makes a recommendation as to the wording of an insert in Contract OEMsr-584. Would like to be informed id CIT is filing a patent application. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1940-1947: Box #13.001 Folder #1.1]

• Letter from AHP to LP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.19]

  Wednesday March 21[1945 in LP's handwriting]

  My sweet Paddy:

  Today it is raining and snow again covers even our nearest mountains — just the tips of the very nearest ones, but those a bit farther back are quite white and very beautiful. The rain has stopped for a bit now and the clouds have lifted from this beautiful, quiet valley. I can even see our emerald hills on the other side.

  I enjoyed your two letters very much along with the clipping and the x-word puzzle. These jazzy ones are much easier than the usual ones although I confess "unrationed butter" had me stymied for awhile along with "every fresh shrimp is __" I return it to you. It didn't take me very long yesterday to do it.

  When I took Linda to the dentist Monday I looked at Vogue (Spring number) and saw in it the most the most wonderful and beautiful picture of T. H. Morgan. It would be worth the price on the magazine to have it. It is an excellent straight forward photograph of a beautiful, serene face. I tried to buy this issue and have asked Dr. Atkinson's [?] to save at least this one page for me which she said she would do. There is also a not at all good picture of Hubble with his pipe!

  We are all well and happy. The children all have a weeks holiday next week. I wish I could do something for them.

  I hope that everything is going well with you. Are you warm enough? Mrs. Holdredge [?] called yesterday and said she had sent mail to you at Denver. I hope it reached you. She said she'd given mail to Corey, Campbell and Dickinson. I said to be sure to keep a record of it. She seems to need a bit of assurance that what she does is all right. I'll try to help without intruding.

  I forgot to mention that Arletta offered to stay with us as did Louise Jean. We get along so well, though, that I think it isn't worth the bother to anyone. I have slept very well and am not nervous. I have great confidence in Peter, too.

  We all send our love to you, and give our love to Moe as well. Be a good Paddy and don't worry about us for we are all right. I really don't believe that you waste very much time in anxiety, however. That just isn't your nature — a good thing, too!

  Don't eat too much Waldorf salad! We tried our Toaroa [?] soup last night. It was delicious but a bit strong. It tastes like oysters and clams. I have the one tire back and left the other front one to be recapped. The war news continues to be breath taking.

  Your girl who loves you, Ava Helen

• Letter from AHP to LP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.20]

  [letter written on blue stationary]

  MonWednesday Evening Mar 21.

  1945 [added later by LP]

  Dear Rascally Paddy:

  I was happy to get your letter today and enjoyed the story of the foxy Grandpa. I wish I had some of that cider. People surely like to take cracks at Southern Californiay [sic] don't they? So do I!

  The victories in the Saar and Palatinate are wonderful. Patton does do spectacular things. I'm suspicious of him though. It looks a bit as if he waited to take spectacular advantage of opportunity created by others.

  I'm writing with my old little gold pen now. Mr. Holling called today and they are afraid Mrs. Holling has cancer of the breast. They will know definitely in a weeks time. He wanted to know if they couldn't wait until after the war to do something about it! I said that delay in these matters

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  was always dangerous and that breast cancer was very amenable to surgery and treatment. I'm afraid even intelligent people are terribly ignorant of disease and themselves. Holling mentioned Dr. Sharp and I called Dr. McMillan to get his opinion of Sharp. I'll call Holling tomorrow. I won't mention sources of information, of course.

  How are you getting along? What do you think of La Guardias [sic] disregarding the midnight curfew? Pretty low, isn't it?

  I must trot to bed. I haven't been able to start to Zephyr. If it isn't raining tomorrow I'll use the Ford and Peter and I will try to get the Zephyr going tomorrow evening.

  Good-night. Everything is going along well.

  We send our love to you.

  Your girl,

  Ava Helen Pauling

  P.S. You received a card asking you to be a patron for Relief for CzechoSlovakia [sic] - I signed and returned it saying yes. No responsibility involved.

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.21]

  Wednesday, 3PM

  Dearest love:

  Your telegram reached me yesterday - I'm glad that Liny came to stay overnight, and that you are well.

  We spent the morning arguing about some matters, and then I went to lunch with Ed Doisy [?] & Mrs Doisy [?] and Deuel [?]. I had spaghetti parmigiana - pretty good - at an Italian restaurant, "Rioggio's."

  I must check out now, and go to the train. Bill Castle from Harvard Med. will be on the same train to Chicago (he's the liver [?] principle man).

  Love to you, darling, and to the children.

  Paddy

  The weather is wonderful here - warm and pleasant.

• Letter from Ludwik Anigstein to LP RE: Thanks him for the reprints and sends an advance copy of his report “Para-aminobenzoic acid and Its effectiveness on Spotted Fever in Guinea Pigs.” [Letter from LP to Angstein April 23, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12.11, file:(A: Correspondence, 1944)]
• Letter from Warren C. Lothrop, Technical Aide to Division 19 of the National Defense Research Committee, to LP, cc: Dr. A.B. Lamb and Mr. G.A. Richter. Asks LP to inform him whether an extension of his contract to August 31st would require an additional appropriation to the $13,500 budget. LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.016
• Weight-Height Record for Crellin Pauling: Height 48.5 Inches, Weight 54.5 Pounds. Gain since Dec. 1944, .8 Inches, 1.3 Pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1]
• Writes cheque to "George Nimaki," $22.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial, Box 4.017, Folder 17.3]

• Letter from Chauncey D. Leake, Dean, University of Texas, to Dr. Homer Smith. RE: Thanks him for allowing them to express their opinions. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from Dr. William Boyd to LP RE: Continues the debate on framework versus lattice or mutual mutlivalence theories in antibody formation. Discuses his results on the aggregation of haptens through centrifuge analysis, as well as haptens LP is working with in the RX experiment. Requests that LP cite this data as “in press.” Thanks him for continuing to send the reprints. [Letter from LP to Boyd March 30, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #29.3, file:(Boyd, William C., 1939-1945, 1956-1960)]

• Letter from Frank R. Ferlaino, Schenley Laboratories Inc., to LP. RE: Requests reprints of any papers 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 Villiers W. Meloche, Professor of Chemistry, to LP RE: Discusses some problems to explore during Guffy's stay at the laboratory at CIT. Outlines the program he will be working on and submits proposals for the work he do. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1915-1944), Box #1.019, Folder #19.7]

• Writes cheque to “George Nimohi. Gardening” $22.75 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from LP to AHP. [Filed under LP Safe: Box #1.017, Folder #17.22]

  [The letter refers to the Germans crossing the Rhine. The Rhine was crossed on March 19, 1945, so this letter must be written after that date. The Sunday after the crossing is March 25, 1945. He also refers to letters written from AHP and there is a letter dated 03/21/45]

  [on The Biltmore, New York letterhead]

  Sunday afternoon:

  [March 25, 1945]

  Dearest love:

  I received your letters - I'm glad you are well and not worried.

  Isn't the news about the great Rhine crossing fine? I think that this is the end for Germany, and that we shall be out of the devastating war soon.

  Our committee meetings are over - there were many problems. We are going to have to meet again on June 9 + 10 to discuss postwar fellowship applications.

  Moe's "President's Committee" has done a fine job - better than our Medical group, which hasn't tackled the problem right. I think that I shall write a report for our committee, and offer it as an alternative to the present draft, which was written mainly at the Chicago meeting, which I missed.

  The paper says that Jolo died in London after breaking a leg.

  I have been asked to make a 3-week trip to a confidential place. I'm afraid I can't take the chance to my health involved [large piece torn off of paper, ends of sentences cannot be read]

  I must go now to my train. [rest of sentence torn off]

• Writes cheque to “Linus Jr” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.2]

• Letter from Dan H Campbell, to Dr. Frank R. Ferlaino, Schenley Laboratories Inc.. RE: Informs him that no publications have been made. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Letter from J. B. Koepfli to Dr. A Recsei RE: States that he has received Recsei's letter to LP and will write back once LP returns and they have the chance to discuss it. [Letter from Dr. Andrew Recsei to LP March 20, 1945, from J. B. Koepfli to Dr. Andrew Recsei April 2, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #328.3]
• Letter from Louis Jordan, Executive Officer of the RBNS, to LP. Quotes a statement made by the Navy regarding one of the dynamic properties of materials. Informs LP that the Executive Committee of the Board has asked that this problem be referred to LP for study and recommendation. [Letter from LP to Jordan, April 3, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022

• Letter from Dr. Hans Neurath, Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, to LP RE: Regrets that LP was unable to review Neurath's paper on Immunochemistry of Horse Serum Globulins until recently. Adds that he appreciates LP's comments. Mentions that he looks forward to when they can stop war research and return to normal projects. [Letter from LP to Neurath March 13, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #276.8, file:(Neurath, Hans)]
• Letter from F. O. Rice, Head of Chemistry Dept., Catholic University of America, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter and states they are looking for a really good instructor or assistant professor for a couple of lectures and some research. States the salary would be $2500 to $3000. Handwritten at the bottom: “P.S. If you can suggest any names I would be very happy.” [Letters from LP to Prof. F. O. Rice January 11, 1945, September 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 340.10]
• MSN; Monthly Science News; No. 39 1944, RE: Article regarding Prof. Alexander Todd and his research. Handwritten in the upper left hand corner: “Linus Pauling. Do you recognize our old friend Todd?” [Filed under LP Correspondence: #407.6]

• Letter from George L. Clark to LP RE: Informs him that the department of chemistry at the University of Illinois is looking to expand their staff and asks LP to keep them in mind when recommending positions to recent doctoral students from Cal Tech. [Letter from LP to Clark September 5, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #66.2, file:(Clark, George L., 1939, 1942, 1945, 1952, 1954)]
• Letter from J. N. Stannard, USNR, to LP. RE: Asks if there might be some confusion possible between readings made by the two different methods. Explains his reasoning. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work - Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1942-1950: Box #13.002 Folder #2.3]
• Letter from Roger Adams, National Defense Research Committee of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, to LP. Discusses the problem of interior ballistics and quotes a statement which accompanied the request from the Army. Asks LP to write him about the promising lines of investigation in this field. [Letter from LP to Adams, April 2, 1945] LP Safe: Drawer 3, Folder 3.022
• Telegram to LP from V.W. Meloche RE: States that he will arrive in Pasadena at 11:15am Sunday April 1. [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 Lt. Manuel F. Morales, Naval Medical Research Institute, cc: Henry Allen Moe, RE: Agrees that Morales should honor his commitment to the appointment at the University of Chicago, suggesting that he could come to Cal Tech at a later date. Hopes to see Morales again and encourages him to write. [Letter from Morales to LP March 20, 1945] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.12, file:(M: Correspondence, 1945)]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Bradley Dewey, Dewey and Alay Chemical Company. RE: Informs him of his vote for the Award in Pure Chemistry. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.5]

• Letter from LP to Arthur B. Lamb, Journal of the American Chemical Society. RE: Returns the material about Dr. Bull's manuscript. Informs him of his opinion. Encloses a copy of his letter to Bull of November. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.3]
• Letter from LP to Dr. Tom Addis, Stanford University School of Medicine. RE: Is glad for his advice. Agrees that it is not wise to have a self-perpetuating all powerful council. Asks him to jot down any ideas he has. [Filed under LP Science: Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946: Box #13.006 Folder #6.4]
• Letter from LP to George Pegram, Treasurer, The Physical Review RE: Asks that the Journal of Chemical Physics, to which he subscribes, be sent to him in lieu of the two copies of The Physical Review which he has received. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.10, file:(American Physical Society, 1935, 1943-1945, 1959-1968)]
• Memo from LP to Dr. Donald S. Clark. RE: Informs him that he will not be able to prepare an article at this time. Hopes to in the future. [Filed under LP Science: Scientific War Work Materials re: Oxypolygelatin, 1941-1945, 1951-1952, 1972-1974: Box #13.004 Folder #4.2]
• Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Secretary General, to Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them of the situation of Professor Fredrick A. Pottle in New Haven. Asks that they write their opinions as to whether he can be awarded the fellowship without the respective provider. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945: Box #14.013 Folder #13.19]