"The Nature of the Chemical Bond — A Postulatory System of Structural Chemistry." January 20, 1948. Page 1
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Activity Listings
- Delayed cable from LP to Ralph Spitzer, Chemistry Department, Oregon State College RE: “HAVE NOMINATED YOU FOR FELLOWSHIP”. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.2]
- Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Summary, to LP. RE: Informs him of a three hour meeting with the Southern California Section. Has ordered stationary for him. Informs him of the duties of President-Elect. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948: Box #14.003 Folder #3.4]
- Letter from Beatrice Wulf to Professor Brooks O. Pittman, West Georgia College, RE: Wulf has forwarded Pittman's letter on to LP in England, and says that Pittman will hear from him soon regarding his question. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b5.3]
- Letter from Dr. Abram B. Stravitsky, Institute of Pathology, Western Reserve University to Beatrice Wulf, Secretary to LP RE: Says he has learned definitely that 1153 belongs to the passive transfer paper and that it was sent to the journal about a month ago, says she can do as she wishes about the new number and he will inform the journal, and says they have been hearing about their warm weather while they have been ice-skating. [Letters from Wulf to Stravitsky January 8, 1948, January 26, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1948), #378.2]
- Letter from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey, Director of the Philips' Laboratory, to LP RE: States that Prof. Simon will help Mr. Romeyn find facilities for his stay at Oxford, and that Romeyn will sail on January 26th and arrive at Oxford on the 27th. [Letter from Dr. E. J. W. Verwey to Prof. Hinshelwood January 7, 1948, from LP to Whom it may Concern February 2, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.13]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. E. Turner, Bedford College for Women, University of London RE: Plans on having his lectures during that time, says he is pleased that Professor Ingold will occupy the Chair at the first lecture, accepts his invitation for dinner, and says he understands that he can wear his business suit. [Letter from Turner to LP January 20, 1948, letter from Henderson to LP March 15, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Letter from LP to Dr. E. W. Doty, Personnel Manager, Chemistry-Metallurgy Division, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, RE: Sends a description of Dr. Albert of Dekker's educational and career history as well as opinions as to his suitability for a position at the Los Alamos labs. Strongly recommends Dekker for a supervisory position. [Letter from Doty to LP January 13, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #98.13, file:(D: Correspondence, 1948)]
- Letter from LP to Fellowship Board, National Research Council RE: Writes to nominate Dr. Ralph Spitzer for a National Research Fellowship for doing work in the physical and social sciences. Outlines Spitzer's accomplishments and his interest and ability in the social sciences. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.2]
- Letter from LP to Professor G. Teissier RE: LP explains that he and AHP are to have a double room with bath in the Hotel Lutetia. Discusses the times of his arrival and wonders if he will be paid 1500 francs per day for his participation in the two symposia. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1948s.27]
- Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State College RE: States he thinks it is good he is planning to work jointly in the physical and social sciences. LP would like suggestions regarding the subject. Says he nominated him for a fellowship. [Letter from Ralph Spitzer January 13, 1948] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994: Box #2.034, Folder 34.2]
- Letter from Stanley D. Wilson, Yenching University, China to LP RE: Writes regarding one of his graduates, Wei-cheng Wu, who is applying to Caltech, and he wrote a formal recommendation to the school but wanted to add a word to LP personally. Feels that Wu is a young man of unusual promise and recommends him highly. Writes also about another graduate, T'ien-ch'in Ts'ao, who is a student in what the English call “Part II Chemistry of the Natural Science Tripos” at Cambridge University, advised Ts'ao to consider Caltech for further study, recommends him highly as well and gives some of his research history. Mentions that they are very pleased with LP's General Chemistry and talks about specific examples from the book. Adds that Yenching is gradually getting on its feet after the war, but the process is slow, and he expects to retire in 1949. (Handwritten postscript: “P.S. Kindly give Mrs. Wilson's and my regards to Mrs. Pauling. Your daughter may be interested in the stamps. It now requires $51,000 to send an airmail letter to the U.S. - S.D.W.”) [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.16]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to Dr. Axel Olson, Department of Chemistry, University of California cc: LP RE: Thanks him for the footnote he sent to LP which says how they have retained the definition of molarity in their text, which departs from the usage of the rest of the series. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.6]
- List of mail forwarded from Caltech by Beatrice Wulf to Priscilla Roth at Balliol College. [Carbon sent back from Roth to Wulf January 27, 1948] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Oxford University, [re: Eastman professorship and residency in Oxford] 1946-1948), #299.8]
- Writes cheque to "Miss Rose Sherman," $50.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Finance, Box 4.018, Folder 18.3]
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