Activity Listings
- Letter [misaddressed] from LP to Dr. A.L. Howe, Research Laboratory, General Electric Company, RE: Requests information concerning his report on a hexagonal modification of cerium. (Note: Howe later crossed out and replaced with Hull) [Letter from Howe to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.12, file:(H: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from A. B. Hersberger, Chairman, Philadelphia Section, and Hiram S. Lukens, Staff, University of Pennsylvania, to LP. RE: Invites him to be the Edgar Fahs Smith Lecturer for the year of 1948. Gives information. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP to F. M. Brewer, Registry, Old Museum RE: Asks for LP whether the hours have been set for his Eastman professorship lectures during the 2nd and 3rd terms, and says LP would be glad to hear from him when they days of the week and times are decided. [Letter from Brewer to Wulf November 27, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from J.I. Walker to LP RE: Is pleased to learn that LP will be able to join then on December 23rd. Suggests that his proposed subject, “Intermolecular Forces and Molecular Structure in Relation to Biological Specificity,” would be an excellent choice. [LP's letter: October 20, 1947, LP's reply: December 8, 1947] [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1947s.25]
- Letter from Joseph Schaffner to LP RE: Tells about his trip to Bermuda, comments on AHP's name, says he is cheered by LP's attempt to get hold of him and explains about all of their trips including the one they took during the Princeton meeting, says he did not meet Usborne, tells about the popularity of LP's textbook in their house, and hopes to see LP and family on their way through to England. [Letter from LP to Schaffner November 13, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 378.1]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur Cherkin RE: Thanks him for his notes on the chemical properties of pyrogens. (Note in pencil: “Where are notes?”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #64.8, file:(Cherkin, Arthur, 1944-1966)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Aydelotte, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, Institute for Advanced Study RE: Reports that he will go to Oxford, arriving December 30th or 31st, despite the fact that a house has not been found. States that they plan to stay in a hotel or lodgings until a suitable place can be found. Mentions that his preference for a house is due to he and AHP's experience in hotels during their last stay, notably due to LP's diet requirements and the necessity of entertaining English friends. [Letter from Aydelotte to LP November 17, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #6.21, file:(Aydelotte, Frank, 1940-1956) and copy in #299.8 (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. K. Huber, Präsident, Berner Chemische Gesellchaft, Universität RE: Says he has decided not to come to Switzerland in January, says he has written to the Basler Chemische Gesellchaft that he will come later for a visit, gives the dates of his stay in Oxford and possible dates for visiting Switzerland, and asks that a decision in this matter be delayed until he comes to Oxford, [Letter from Huber to LP November 4, 1948, letter from Nowacki to Huber January 27, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Informs him that his letter caught up with LP in the East, but too late to arrange a meeting, as LP was only in New York a few hours. Requests Mislow keep him informed of his research and other activities. [Letters from Mislow to LP October 14, 1947, December 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #248.4, file:(Mislow, Kurt)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. L. E. Sutton, Magdalen College RE: Says he was pleased to learn about his experiences in America, Says he will ask about what he has covered in his lectures once he gets to Oxford so he knows how much information his auditors will have, and hopes he finds the Gate House a comfortable home. [Letter from Sutton to LP November 3, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin D. Kamen, School of Medicine, Washington University, RE: Sends details of the family's travel plans to England, stating that they shall be in New York and Philadelphia for a few days before sailing on December 26th in case Kamen wishes to meet with LP. [Letters from Kamen to LP November 14, 1947, from Kamen to Friedmann February 17, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #197.2, file:(Kamen, Michael)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Richard Dodson RE: Returns the copy of the manuscript of the report on thallium and urges Dodson to submit it to JACS at once. Adds that it is not necessary for him to review all manuscripts. Regrets that he will not have time to see Dodson at Columbia on his way to England. (Note in top margin: title and author information of the manuscript.) [Letter from Dodson to LP November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #96.5, file:(Dodson, Richard, 1936, 1939-1940, 1942, 1947, 1954, 1956)]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Walter H. Munk, Scripps Institute of Oceanography RE: Replies to letter of November 5 and suggests that the equipment involved in freezing water might be to inconvenient compared to equipment used for distillation. [Letter from Munk to LP November 15, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.14, file:(M: Correspondence, 1947)]
- Letter from LP to M.R. Card, Temporary Chair, Desert Water Association RE: Regrets he will be unable to give a talk to the group. Also discusses the difficulty in obtaining atomic energy for non-military use. [Note from Card to LP November 14, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.15, file:(C: Correspondence, 1946)]
- Letter from LP to Prof. L.R. Blinks, Hopkins Marine Station RE: Explains that he heard they have an opening for a theoretical physicist and mathematician, and he has a friend, Dr. Sidney Weinbaum, who is interested. Wishes to know if this is true and if Weinbaum can apply. Describes Weinbaum's education and work as LP's research associate for many years, as well as the rest of his work history, mentions that he would like to get back to pure science. Describes also Weinbaum's abilities, personality, and family, notes that they are interesting. [Letter from Blinks to LP November 21, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.15]
- Letter from LP to R. T. Bell, Balliol College, Oxford University RE: Says he has decided to come to Oxford even though Miss Bradbury hasn't found them a house yet, explains it would be difficult to justify a change in plans this late, and says he looks forward to seeing him. [Letter from LP to Bell October 31, 1947, letter from Bell to LP November 25, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to W.C. Lothrop RE: Agrees that it is best that he resign his associations with the C.I.A. until his return from England. Promises to send the requested material. [Letter from Lothrop to LP November 10, 1947] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #11.23, file:(Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1942, 1946-1948, 1955-1956)]
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP thanks Freeman for explaining the situation in relation to his suggestion of an advance in royalty. Since people have mentioned to LP that his General Chemistry is too difficult for their students, he has decided to write a book designed on the same philosophy as General Chemistry but on a simpler scale. [Filed under LP Books, 1950b.1]
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP will send copy for the appendix. He also suggests expanding the index, based on complaints that it was unsatisfactory. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b4.6.]
- Letter from Robert Hardy, Jr. to LP RE: Inquires about the possibility of doing post-graduate work at Cal Tech. Outlines his previous experience and qualifications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.6 file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “Outline of Seitz”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #2.6]
- Non-Pauling Manuscript Notes: “The Herring and Hill Treatment”, David P. Shoemaker [Filed under LP Science: Assorted Non-Pauling Quantum Mechanics Materials, 1932-1999: Box #2.005 Folder #2.5]
- Writes cheque to “Adohr Milk” $31.85 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Bullocks Dress” $18.40 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “Dr. HA Whipple. Linus teeth” $93.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “George Jensen” $70.15 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
- Writes cheque to “S. Counties Gas Co” $10.05 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.073, folder 73.5, item 2]
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November
18, 1947
