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December
  • Bill from Adohr Milk Farms for December 1494. $38.84 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Photo: Portrait of Linda Pauling. A filter was used to soften the photograph. “Linda Pauling” “December. 1949" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. [Ship #2419] [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.16]
  • Photo: Portrait of Linus Pauling. Portrait taken as publicity for the City College Bicentennial Chemistry Lecture of December, 1949. Photographer Ray Huff Studios, black and white print. [Filed under LP Photo Box: 1949i.3]
December 1  (Knoxville, TN)
  • Bill from Mira Loma Mutual Water Co for $7.01 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Invitation to the formal opening of the new laboratories of the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, 1943-1949: Box #14.004 Folder #4.2]
  • Itinerary: Talk at University of Tennessee “Structure of Antibodies and Nature of Serological Reactions”; leave Knoxville for Boston, arrive at 10:18 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Chairman of Departments. RE: Informs him that Merck & Co. Has asked the ACS to administer a graduate fellowship in analytical chemistry. Attaches further particulars and one set of application forms. Requests that they give to applications to any senior graduate student they consider qualified. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Roger Adams, Chairman, Board of Directors. RE: Acknowledges receipt of his letter. Agrees that Alter would be an excellent choice. Informs him that Alter isn't eligible. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Arthur C. Giese, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, to LP RE: Responds to LP's criticisms of their manuscript, focusing on evidence of photolysis by ultraviolet light. [Letter from LP to Giese, November 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1950), #140.14]
  • Letter from Arthur C. Giese, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, to LP RE: Responds to LP's criticisms of their manuscript, focusing on evidence of photolysis by ultraviolet light. [Letter from LP to Giese, November 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Correspondence, 1950), #140.14]
  • Letter from Dr. Clarence Bernstein to LP RE: Discusses an unusual case of sickle cell anemia he encountered in Chicago. [Letter from LP to Bernstein December 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary to Dr. Henry Taube, Dept of Chemistry, University of California RE: Informs Taube that LP went to the East and will not be back to Cal Tech until December 19th. States that if Taube could delay his trip a week then he could meet with LP. Asks if he would like to speak to someone else at Cal Tech. [Letter from Dr Henry Taube to LP November 25, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #405.4]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Alfred Mirsky RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Donald D. Van Slyke RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Eaton M. MacKay RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Homer Smith RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Jean Oliver RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. Michael Heidelberger RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Dr. William Dock RE: Asks him to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee, mentioning that the funds will go to build a new wing on the Varsovie Hospital in Toulouse, France. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP (Signed in his absence) to Evelyn Barrett RE: Informs her of whom he sent letters for before leaving to the East and that he will be in San Francisco for two weeks upon his return. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP's secretary to Dr. Henry Taube stating that LP left for a trip east and will not return until Dec. 17 and recommends postponing his visit to Cal Tech if possible. [Reply to Taube November 25, 1949]
  • Letter from Stanley Shaefer, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Schaefer has been informed by several teachers that the sections within the chapters of "General Chemistry" are unnumbered, which makes it very difficult for them to make assignments. Schaefer feels that they ought to change this and add a numbered system in the next reprint. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1947b6.1]
December 2  (Boston)
  • Article: “Valence of Metals Subject of Talk by Dr. Pauling”, Oak Ridge National Laboratory News, December 2, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
  • Bill from Fashion Cleaners for Dry Cleaning. $3.95 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Itinerary: Massachusetts General Hospital, Scientific Advisory Committee [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Arnold H. Nevis, Harvard Medical School Student, to LP RE: Recalls the chemistry classes that he took from LP in 1940-1941 and states that LP's teaching greatly influenced him. Discusses his hypotheses about the principle of the mechanism of life. [Letter from LP to Nevis, January 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
  • Letter from Evelyn Barrett to LP RE: Responds to his questions about policy for the Addis Memorial Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from LP [signed in his absence] to Dr. George Wolf, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University RE: Explains that he does not have enough experience with chemotherapy to give Wolf advice. [Letter from Wolf to LP October 14, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.17]
  • Letter from Verne Orr, Jr., Verne Orr Motors, to LP RE: Writes that Mr. Hall has informed them of LP's kind acceptance of their invitation to speak before the University Club of Pasadena on January 12, 1950. States that this letter is to confirm those arrangements and give LP information about his audience. Discusses their programs and the audiences. Tells LP to invite any of his family members who would like to attend the program. [Letter from LP to Orr, December 21, 1949] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950v.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Scientists Are Told of Responsibilities”, Knoxville (Tennessee) News-Sentinel, December 2, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
December 3
  • Itinerary: Massachusetts General Hospital, morning [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Prof. George Glockler, Department of Chemistry, State University of Iowa, to LP RE: Replies that Joyner will be reporting on the two reprints LP sent at their research seminar. Sends questions on calculations. Recommends John McCarty for the organic chemistry assistantship available at Cal Tech. [Letters from Glockler to LP November 29, 1949, from LP to Glockler December 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136.15, file:(Glockler, George)]
  • Note from Dr. Sidney Weinbaum to LP RE: Says that his appeal has been denied, explains that he thought he had a good chance, and says he has not discussed the matter with anyone at the Institute yet. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 433.5]
December 4
  • Card from W. and Jeanne Gugelmann to LP RE: Sends Christmas and New Years greetings to LP and family. [Letters from LP to Gugelmann August 1, 1949, January 5, 1950]
  • Itinerary: Leave Boston for Springfield Mass.; Hotel Kimball [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Evelyn Barrett to LP RE: Thanks him for sending out the letters for the Addis Memorial Committee and asks him and AHP to stay with her while they are in San Francisco, mentioning several plans for their stay. there is a note in ink at the bottom of the page: Arrived Monday, Durat Hotel, Berkeley 7-8981. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from George Heise to LP and AHP RE: Thanks him for pleasant meeting in Cleveland. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949]
December 5  (Connecticut)
  • Correspondence: The Valence of Metals and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds, meeting of the American Chemical Society, Connecticut Valley Section. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.22]
  • Itinerary: Visit Mt. Holyoke, Dr. Lucy Pickett; Connecticut Valley Section ACS Dinner and meeting; speech on “Valence of Metals, etc.” [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to C. H. Serum, University of Wisconsin. RE: Thanks him for his letter and the copy of the minutes. Informs him of changes to his distribution list. Suggests an introductory article before beginning to write regular articles. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Is preparing the topic of “Civil Liberties of Scientists” to be brought up at the Board meeting. Would rather let the board take their time on the matter. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, to LP RE: States that he is delighted that LP has agreed to write a review of chemistry for inclusion in the special issue. Informs him that the biochemistry review will be written by Otto Meyerhof. Thanks LP for his interest in this project. [Letter from Flanagan to LP, November 23, 1949 and Letter from LP to Flanagan, November 29, 1949] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Eaton MacKay to LP RE: Responds that he would be glad to serve as a sponsor on the Addis Memorial Committee. Adds that he would like to talk to LP about the relation of chemical structure to biological action. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from Dr. Homer Smith to LP RE: Responds that he will not be able to contribute financially but that he will be glad to have his name used as a sponsor. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from Dr. Jean Oliver to LP RE: Responds that he would be glad to be a sponsor on the Addis Memorial Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from Erwin Neter, M.D. to LP RE: States that it might be possible to demonstrate antigenic differences between the normal and sickle cell hemoglobins and requests samples for study. [Letter from LP to Neter December 20, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #287.16, file:(N: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Chesse thinks a typographical error has been made involving a minus sign on page 327 of the manuscript. She asks for LP's confirmation, and if he has any comments on her letter of NaN, Sept [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them that the first meeting will be on February 10-11. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Note from Walter Bauer, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Thanking LP for taking the time to attend the Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008 Folder #8.1]
  • Secret Document Receipt from G. W. Beadle, Cal Tech, to Mrs. B. Wulf, Cal Tech, RE: Receipt of List of experimental Programs. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.14]
  • Telegram from President A. W. Trueman, University of New Brunswick, to LP RE: States that he is delighted to learn that LP will probably be able to visit the University on his eastern trip. Asks him to contact him with definite information at his earliest convenience because he is trying to arrange dates with other people. [Letter from LP to Trueman, November 30, 1949] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.2]
December 6  (New York)
  • Abstract, Correspondence, Flyer: Recent Developments in the Field of Complex Ions, meeting of Phi Lambda Upsilon, New York University, New York. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.23]
  • Itinerary: Leave Springfield for New York, Hotel Biltmore; meeting with Dr. Kurt Mislow [?]; Phi Lambda Delta Dinner and meeting [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Arthur Cherkin, VP and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc. to Prof. Campbell, C. I. T., cc: LP RE: Enclosed copy of letter containing Maj. Edwin J. Pulaski's preliminary results on oxypolygelatin studies. Letter attached. [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1946-1952: Box #6.003 Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from Dr. Donald D. Van Slyke RE: Responds that he would be glad to be a sponsor of the Addis Memorial Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from Dr. Michael Heidelberger to LP RE: Replies that he would be glad to serve as a sponsor on the Addis Memorial Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from Harper W. Frantz to John Behnke, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Frantz thinks that they can differentiate three general types of students to be served by the two Pauling texts and the manuals: liberal arts students whose interests are not primarily scientific, students whose interests are generally scientific, and a class of superior students of scientific interests and background. He isn't sure his idea adds anything to the discussion or not, but wanted to express his opinion to the others. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.7]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Expert Asserts Some Scientific Text Books Merely Double Talk”, Springfield (Massachusetts) News, December 6, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Text Books are ‘Double Talk' Dr. Pauling Tells Chemists”, Springfield (Massachusetts) Morning Union, December 6, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
  • Note from Dr. Alfred Mirsky to LP RE: Replies that he would be glad to be a sponsor for the Addis Memorial Committee. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
December 7  (New York)
  • Abstract, Correspondence, Flyer: Structural Chemistry in Relation to Biology and Medicine, Bicentennial Science Lectures, City College Chemistry Alumni Association, New York. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.24]
  • Itinerary: Dinner and Second Bicentennial Science Lecture, City College Chemistry Alumni Association; leave New York midnight via B and O [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Crellin Pauling to AHP RE: Talks about a fight he and Linda had regarding an old New Yorker. Handwritten on back: “PS. I will tell you all about the mentioned incident when you get home that is an outline. It is TRUE.” “PPS. Linda says she is running the house and I have to obey her. I told her that if I get detention for not having homework done it was my business. Will talk about that when you get home too.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.2]
  • Letter from D. F. Swinehart, Secretary of the Oregon Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon, to LP RE: Asks LP to be their speaker for the annual initiation banquet. States that they will pay for his travel expenses and offers an honorarium. [Letter from LP to Swinehart, January 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]
  • Letter from Dr. Robert Corey to Arthur Lamb, Editor, JACS, cc: LP, RE: Sends revisions and changes to the manuscript on the Crystal Structure of L-Threonine. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #67.6 file:(Corey, Robert B., 1937, 1943, 1947-1952, 1954-1957, 1960, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971)]
  • Letter from Kenneth S. Cole, Naval Medical Research Center to LP RE: Requests LP come and give a talk to the National Institutes of Health while he is in Washington. (Note in pencil: “Give regards to Kirkwood and Delbrück”) [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #74.17, file:(C: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Richard H. Field to LP RE: Thanks LP for his contribution to the Alger Hiss defense fund. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949]
  • Letter from Walter Bauer, The Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Thanking LP again for attending the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting and enclosing a copy of the Committee recommendations. [Filed under LP Science: Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957: Box #15.008 Folder #8.1]
  • Letter to LP from Howard Kooh inviting LP to the first annual Donors' Dinner on January 15th and stating that they will present him with the award in the field of science. [LP's reply December 19, 1949]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Science Lecture at City College”, New York Times, December 7, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
December 8  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Correspondence: The Valence of Metals and the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds, Chemical Society of Washington, Washington, D.C. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.25]
  • Itinerary: Arrive in Washington DC; Hay-Adams House; evening lecture, Chemical Society of Washington [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to LP. RE: Attaches a letter from Gus Egloff. Asks how far he has gotten in his negotiations. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.2]
  • Letter from Dr. William Dock to LP RE: Responds that he would be very glad to serve as a sponsor on the Addis Memorial Committee. Mentions that he feels Addis was treated wrongly because of his political views. Adds that LP's paper on sickle cell anemia was splendid. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #2.3, file:(Thomas Addis Memorial Committee 1949-1955)]
  • Letter from John A. Behnke, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Harper Frantz, RE: Behnke thanks Frantz for his letter on the overall situation concerning the manuals for College Chemistry. He says he is anxious to leave the whole matter in Freeman's hands, but that the crux of the matter as he sees it is whether or not the current Malm-Frantz manual could be used with College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.7]
  • Letter from John A. Behnke, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Lloyd Malm has asked to be informed as soon as possible of any changes in arrangement on tLP's manuscript. Behnke says that he is reading the manuscript and enjoying it immensely, and wishes LP and AHP a good holiday and New Year. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman says he is pleased that LP has finished the manuscript for College Chemistry, and that Production is now working on sample pages. Regarding Harper Frantz, Freeman says that he was writing the lab manual more to suit his own ideas than those of the text it was supposed to accompany. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to Committee of Selection. RE: Informs them that the meeting will start at 9am on both days. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Memorandum from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP. Harper Frantz, Lloyd Malm, RE: Freeman says that since the consensus is against his title suggestion, that the original title will stand. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.7]
December 9  (New York)
  • Article: “Dr. Pauling Reveals Molecular Structure Research Progress”, Oak Ridge National Laboratory News, December 9, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.48]
  • Correspondence: New Ideas about the Chemistry of Metals, meeting of the American Chemical Society, New York Section, New York. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.26]
  • Hotel Bill: Hay-Adams House [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Itinerary: LP leave Washington, arrive in New York at 11:35 AM; New York Section , ACS; Dinner at Bonat's Café; leave New York midnight, B and O [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Itinerary: Oklahoma City (cancelled) [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Lloyd A. Jeffress, University of Texas, to LP RE: Encloses a stenotype of LP's symposium for corrections. States the Johnnie put together a 50-page manuscript. Asks about AHP and about the children. [Letter from LP to Jeffress January 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #189.1, file:(Jeffress, Lloyd A.)]
  • Letter from R. C. Symonds, Secretary, Committee for Commonwealth University Exchange, to LP RE: Asks LP for a recommendation of R. P. Mitra, who has applied for a travel grant to assist him visiting the Imperial College of Science and Technology in London. [Letter from LP to Symonds, April 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
December 10  (Washington, D.C.)
  • Copy of letter from Harry S. Truman, Secretary of the Interior, the White House, to Mr. Secretary RE: Discusses the problems regarding air pollution and current actions being taken by organizations to find a solution. Requests the organization of an Interdepartmental Committee to sponsor a U.S. Technical Conference on Air Pollution. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #376.7]
  • Correspondence, Notes: No Title, [introductory remarks] Lamb Testimonial, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. [Filed under: LP Speeches, 1949s.27]
  • Hotel Bill: Hay-Adams House [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Itinerary: Arrive in Washington DC; ACS Board of Directors meeting; lamb dinner [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Minutes from the Board of Directors meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Note from Kozo Sone to LP RE: States he has read LP's “Valences of the transition elements” and discusses his efforts of trying to study in America. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Weight-Height Record for Crellin Pauling: Height 59.4 Inches, Weight 92.0 Pounds. Gain since Sept. 1949, .3 Inches, 4.0 Pounds. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Edward Crellin Pauling. 1930-1995, No Date: Box #5.048, Folder 48.1]
December 11
  • Hotel Bill: Hay-Adams House [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from W. G. Burgers, Department of Physics, Purdue University, to LP RE: States that his wife and he will be traveling after the term ends and details his plans. States that he would like to visit LP and his laboratories on February 22 or 23 and give a seminar talk on February 22. States that he would like to speak on the subject of some phenomena connected with crystal growth in metals. [Letters from LP to Burgers, November 30, 1949 and December 21, 1949 and Letter from Shoemaker to LP, December 21, 1949] [LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
December 12
  • Bill from Southern California Edison Company $27.20 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Itinerary: leave Washington DC for Chicago, arrive in Chicago at 2:30 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Hans-Jürgen Booß to LP RE: Asks LP some questions about thermodynamics and other scientific matters. [Letters from LP to Booß, November 29, 1949 and March 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Letter from Wm. N. Lacey to Committee on Graduate Study RE: gives the results of a recent letter ballot concerning work loads of graduate students. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Letter from Wm. N. Lacey to Professor Niemann RE: discusses budget considerations. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.018, Folder 18.2]
  • Memo from LP to David Shoemaker telling Shoemaker when Dr. Burgers will be in Pasadena and what the topic of his talk will be. [follow up to Burgers December 11, 1949]
December 13
  • Letter from Emil Ott, Hercules Powder Company, to LP, Dr. Charles A. Thomas, Dr. C. A. Kraus, and Dr. E. C. Britton. RE: Reports on the Committee on Financing ACS Publications. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.4]
  • Memo to LP from Roger Stanton who sends an attachment about the library inventory.
December 14
  • Itinerary: Leave Chicago for San Francisco, arrive in San Francisco at 5:00 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, Cal Tech, to Dr. Harry M. Crooks, Jr., Parke, Davis and Co., RE: Acknowledges receipt of the sample of the dibromo analog of Chloromycetin on LP's behalf in light of his absence. [Letters from Crooks to LP November 30, 1949, from LP to Crooks February 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #310.2, file:(Parke, Davis, and Company)]
  • Letter from Dr. Emil Ott to Alden Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, cc: LP RE: Suggests a statement to be published in the minutes of the board meeting on funding for ACS publications. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #70.2, file:(Chemical Abstracts, 1948-1956)]
  • Letter from Herbert J. Biberman to LP inviting him to join the National Committee for the Hollywood Ten. [LP's reply January 19, 1950]
  • Letter from Hideo Murakami, Department of Physics, Osaka University, to LP RE: Sends his paper, “Studies on the Abnormally Deep Coloration in the Inorganic Complexes with Apparently Irregular Valence,” and asks for LP's comments. States that it is an attempt at the solution of one of the problems which LP posed in his esteemed lecture, “Unsolved Problems of Structural Chemistry,” in 1947. Discusses his research and expresses his interest to participate in joint researches of chemistry and biology at Caltech. [Letter from Murakami to LP, February 4, 1950 and Letter from LP to Murakami, March 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
  • Telegram from A.B. to LP (4:58 pm) RE: “Please have another message ready for me with another date for the beginning of the year.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
  • Telegram from A.B. to LP (6:35 pm) RE: Discusses in detail the need to postpone the meeting. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37.16, file:(B: Correspondence 1949)]
December 15  (San Francisco)
  • Bill from Bullock's for toiletries and mitts. $25.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from George Jensen, Inc, for Fork, Glassware, Tile, Horse, Stationery, lamps, pitchers. $133.65 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from Westridge School for Linda. Glee Club, Book, Lunches. $24.17 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from Dr. John T. Edsall, Department of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, to LP RE: Responds that he would like to see LP's research work on polyoxygelatin in advance of publication, if possible. (Note in upper left corner: “Dan: Can we do this? LP”) [Letters from LP to Edsall November 29, 1949, from Edsall to LP January 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #106.5, file:(Edsall, John T., 1938-1939, 1941, 1945-1946, 1949-1951, 1953-1958, 1965, 1967-1968, 1971-1972, 1975, 1978-1979, 1987, 1993)]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter L. Winkenwerder, Chairman of the Program Committee, American Academy of Allergy, to LP RE: Invites LP to address the American Academy of Allergy at their meeting in March 1950. States that he was happy to learn from Dr. Campbell that LP was willing to take part in their program. Asks LP to send him the title of his address and indicate how much time he will need. States that the Committee has tentatively given Dr. White and him 45 minutes. Handwritten notes in side and bottom margins. [Letter from LP to Winkenwerder, January 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.8]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Revolt of the Chemists”, Terre Haute (Indiana) Tribune and Gazette, December 15, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.51]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Name French Diagnostic Lab For Late Sausalito Physician”, Southern Marin Messenger, December 15, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.50]
December 16  (San Francisco)
  • Bill from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. $9.55 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from Southern Counties Gas Company of California $7.63 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from Dr. E. Earl Royals, Department of Chemistry, Emory University to LP RE: Replies that he would like to let LP examine his manuscript for advanced organic chemistry but he has submitted it to Prentice-Hall for possible publication and has not yet heard back from them. (Note in pencil in the upper right: “LP- Dr. Neinann has seen this manuscript & reviewed it for Prentice-Hall BW”) [Letter from LP to Royals December 29, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
  • Letter from Dr. Lewis E. Miller,Bowling Green State University, to LP RE: Requests copies or abstracts of LP's lectures as he is very interested in his work. Notes that he has been using “General Chemistry” in his classes. [Letter from LP to Miller December 30, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.16, file:(M: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from Florence S. Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to Beatrice Wulf . RE: Chesse says that she has been assigned to write to the authors published under Freeman and Co., in order to remind them of the necessity of securing permission to use excerpts in their work. Since Freeman knows that LP is meticulous about these matters, her letter is merely to complete their records on College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
December 17
  • Itinerary: Leave San Francisco for Los Angeles, arrive in Los Angeles at 6:05 PM [Filed under LP Travel Materials: 1932-1954: Box #1.001 Folder #1.7]
  • Letter from J. A. Hedvall to LP thanking for his invitation to give a lecture in his dept. He talked about his itinerary and the economic problems of his trip to US. [follow up letter to LP September 7, 1949]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Instructor at U.C. Fired by Regents”, San Francisco Call-Bulletin, December 17, 1949. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academic Freedom — Loyalty Oaths at the University of California, 1941-1961: Box #2.033, Folder 33.15]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Laboratory to Commemorate Dr. Thomas Addis”, Independent-Journal, December 17, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005,. Folder 5.50]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “New ‘Sea Water' Plan in N.Y. Crisis”, Los Angeles Daily News, December 17, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.51]
December 18
  • Note from Edward A. Jumpertz to LP RE: Asks for a good value for the characteristic temperature of the zinc blend crystal. [Letter from LP to Jumpertz, January 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (J: Correspondence, 1950), #192.16]
December 19
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, to Board of Directors. RE: Attaches a draft of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors. Requests that corrections be returned promptly. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Chesse says that LP's manuscript has been given to her to read before it goes to print, and she has found a few problems within it, which she would like to clarify with LP before printing. She says that she is enjoying the manuscript very much, and asks to be sent a carbon copy of the figure captions for Chapters 21--33. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from George G. Taylor, Assistant Secretary, to Dr. E. C. Britton, Dr. C. A. Kraus, LP, and Dr. Charles A. Thomas. RE: Encloses a sample of the questionnaire that was mailing to the member-subscribers of the Chemical Abstracts. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society, Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949: Box #14.009 Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from LP to Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company RE: Replies that any of the dates of January 24-27 would be satisfactory for Linz's visit to Pasadena. [Letters from Linz to LP November 30, 1949, from Wulf to Linz December 27, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #71, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from R. V. Mellefont, Treasurer, to LP. RE: Thanks him for being continued in office and the increase in salary. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “To Drink the Sea”, The Journal, (Lewiston, Maine) December 19, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.51]
  • Telegram from LP to Howard Koch stating that he will be there to accept his science award on January 15. [Reply to Koch December 7, 1949]
  • Writes cheque to “Film Classics” $3.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Telluride Associations” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
December 20
December 21
  • Letter from Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Chesse has discovered what she believes to be a typographical error, and would like LP's advice.. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Foundation, to LP. RE: Informs him that three groups of digests were sent today. [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952: Box #14.014 Folder #14.4]
  • Letter from Kenneth W. Hedberg to Office of Naval Research, cc: LP RE: Enclosed five copies of the Quarterly Progress Report for work done under LP's contract, “Investigations of the Molecular Structures of Certain Compounds of Boron by the Method of Electron Diffraction.” [Filed under LP Science: Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1963: Box #14.031 Folder #31.1]
  • Letter from LP to C.L. Perkins stating he was pleased to get his letter about their time spent together at Washington High School in Mr. Yoder's room, which was his only formal training in physiology. He invites Perkins to come to Pasadena. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #312.14]
  • Letter from LP to David Shoemaker RE: States that he has scheduled Dr. Burger's talk on crystal growth in metals for February 22. States that they could pay his stipend out of the metals fund - Carbide and Carbon. [Letter from LP to Burger, December 21, 1949] [LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Max S. Dunn, Department of Chemistry, UCLA, RE: Thanks Dunn for the samples and expresses his support for a research program into how to manufacture analytically pure peptides. [Letter from Dunn to LP November 25, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #98.14, file:(D: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP says he is answering Chesse's questions, from her letter of NaN, Dece He points out two revisions that need to be made in the manuscript, and says that the punctuation is what he wants, with exception of the occasional typographical error. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from LP to Florence Chesse, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP says that a plus sign on page 327 of the manuscript needs to be changed to a minus sign. He tells Chesse that he has lost her letter of September 16, and asks that she send a copy. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from LP to George W. Gray, The Rockefeller Foundation, RE: States that he was pleased to see that Gray is being awarded the thousand dollar prize of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, George Westinghouse Science Writing Contest. [Letter from Gray to Wulf November 29, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #140.13, file:(G: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to M. S. Dunn thanking for his offer to provide samples of peptides. He also expressed his willingness to support Dunn's idea of establish a program of research on development of methods leading to the production of analytically pure peptides. [Reply to Dunn November 25, 1949]
  • Letter from LP to Verne Orr, Jr., Verne Orr Motors, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states that he is looking forward to speaking before the University Club of Pasadena on January 12, 1950. States that he is planning on bringing his wife. [Letter from Orr to LP, December 2, 1949] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.1]
  • Letter from LP to W. G. Burgers, Department of Physics, Purdue University, RE: States that he is pleased Professor Burgers has accepted the invitation to speak on February 22. Discusses accommodations and offers to reserve a double room at the Athenaeum, the faculty club. States that he is unsure if it is worthwhile to visit Santa Catalina Island. [Letters from Burgers to LP, December 11, 1949 and January 2, 1950] [LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Letter from LP to W.C. Burgers making arrangements for lodgings for Dr. Burgers and his wife. [Reply to Burgers December 11, 1949, Burgers reply January 2, 1950]
  • Writes cheque to “2 yrs. membership in Pac. SW Ass. Chem Teachers” $4.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
  • Writes cheque to “Mrs. Wulf. Cash” $100.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.074, folder 74.1, item 2]
December 22
  • Letter from Samuel K. McIlvanie, Department of Hematology, Institute for Medical Research, University of Louisville, to LP RE: Expresses his fascination with LP's recent paper, “Sickle Cell Anemia, a Molecular Disease,” and states that many of their patients have this defect. Discusses a patient's case of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and asks if LP would determine the electrophonetic pattern on her hemoglobin. [Letter from LP to McIlvanie, January 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
December 23
  • Letter from Allan M. Butler, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, RE: Discusses a recent proposal at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions. Discusses the proposal to hold a meeting in New York City on atomic energy with a subtitle like “For War or Peace under Security Restrictions or with Academic Freedom.” States that if the meeting is to be successful, they need excellent speakers. Asks LP to recommend a few people. [Letter from LP to Butler, January 19, 1950] [LP Correspondence: (Butler, Allan), #33.13]
  • Letter from D.R. Rexworthy to LP inviting him to provide a review article for the journal Research on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Board. (instructions for authors, enclosed) [LP's reply January 3, 1950]
  • Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP and AHP congratulating him on his speech that he had given and also about the daily happenings of Spitzer's life. [LP's reply January 3, 1950]
December 24
  • Manuscript Notes re: structure of FeZn13 and CoZn13 [Filed under LP Science: Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1945-1949: Box #5.002 Folder #2.27]
December 25
  • Bill from Athenaeum for $15.78. Note: Pd. [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
December 27
  • Article: “Representatives for ACS”, American Chemical Society News, Vol. 27, No. 52, December 26, 1949. [Filed under LP Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.51]
  • Contribution of $25 made by LP to the Telluride Association in Ithaca, NY. [Reply to LP February 15, 1950]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, LP's secretary to Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company RE: Informs him that it would be best for Linz to visit Pasadena January 26 or 27, 1950. [Letters from LP to Linz December 19, 1949, from Linz to LP December 30, 1949]
December 28
  • Bill from the Apothecary Shop. $76.74 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Letter from F. L. Carraro to LP RE: Thanks LP for the letter but states that the lost letter has not arrived. States that he read LP's paper, "Antibodies and Specific Biological Forces," with great pleasure and inquires if LP can send him a copy. [Letter from LP to Carraro, January 5, 1950] [LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from Fernando Carraro to LP asking for a reprint of “Antibodies and specific biological forces”. [Reply to LP July 7, 1949, LP's reply January 5, 1950]
  • Letter from Karl M. Herstein to LP RE: Writes that he has read of LP's talk in Cleveland and is writing to LP about unionization and self-employment. Also sends an application for membership in the American Institute of Chemists. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165.14, file:(H: Correspondence, 1949]
  • Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary. RE: Submits a statement of his expenses in connection with the Board of Directors meeting. [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1949-1950: Box #14.005 Folder #5.2]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman, W. H. Freeman and Company to LP RE: Says when their first catalog will be published, wants it to have a short, straight-forward statement of their publishing plan and an editorial statement, wants a line from LP about what he thinks is worthwhile about their program, says there is no need for polishing them as they will most likely only use a sentence. [Filed under LP Correspondence: 439.7]
  • Note from Margarete Rohclewah [?] to LP wishing him a Happy New Year and thanking him for the kindness rendered from Cal Tech.
  • Note from Margarete Rohelewater [?] to LP RE: Wishes them a happy New Year and thanks them for their kindness. [Filed under LP Correspondence: #340.14]
December 29
December 30
  • Letter from Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company to Beatrice Wulf, LP's secretary RE: Replies he may not be in Pasadena on the 26th or 27th of January. Requests the department phone number so he may call from his first stop in Colorado. [Letters from Wulf to Linz December 27, 1949, January 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence Box: #71, file:(Climax Molybdenum Company, 1948-1949)]
  • Letter from Henri A. Levy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to LP RE: States that he enjoyed LP's recent visit and agrees to keep LP updated on Dr. Swartout's progress on obtaining security clearance for LP. Discusses plans for the Symposium on Modern Chemistry and invites LP to spend as much of the summer as he would like at Oak Ridge. Mentions potential places for his family to stay and visit if they come with LP. Asks LP to let them know if he will be available to participate in the symposium, when he will be coming, and a general topic of his talks. [Letter from LP to Levy, January 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1950), #230.16]
  • Letter from LP to C. B. van Niel telling van Niel that to reliably test for such minute amounts of tungsten would be difficult to impossible and that a calorimetric or spot test might be more sensitive. Dr. van Niel could also add tungstic acid in equal parts to the molybdic acid, for more molybdinum would be required in the presence of more tungsten. [Reply to van Niel November 28, 1949]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. C. B. Van Niel [addressed: “Dear Kees”], Hopkins Marine Station, RE: Apologizes for his late reply. Discusses the finer points of performing an experiment of spectroscopic analysis for tungsten. Suggests other methods of experimentation to find the same information. [Note from C. B. Van Niel to LP November 28, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: #423.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Lewis E. Miller RE: States that the requested information can be found in “The Nature of the Chemical Bond” as well as in several papers, one of which he will send. [Letter from Miller to LP December 16, 1949] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255.16, file:(M: Correspondence, 1949)]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Louis Slichter, Dept. of Geophysics, U.C.L.A., RE: Recommends inviting Dr. Oliver Wulf and Prof. John G. Kirkwood to the January conference. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1949), #378.3]
  • Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: LP says that he has sent on all the figures except the color plates, which Hayward is still working on. He adds that it will be necessary to check the figure numbers in Chapter 31. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1950b1.1]
  • Letter from Warren Warwick to LP RE: Asks LP's advice on his post-graduate studies. [Letter from LP to Warwick January 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.17]
December 31
  • Bill from Jub R. Scholtz, MD for Linda and Peter. $113.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]
  • Bill from Mosse. $23.80 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.059, folder 59.3]