May 1950 - Linus Pauling Day-by-Day

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May

Bill for toll service and telegrams from May 16th - June 12th for $2.78. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Compressibilities, force constants, and interatomic distances of the elements in the solid state. J. Chem. Phys. 18 (May 1950): 747-753. [J. Waser and Linus Pauling] [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.3]
Non-Pauling Abstract: “Extractive Crystallization,” Talk presented by O. Redlich before SoCal Section ACS, April 7, 1950. Published in May 1950 SCALACS. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b6.3]
Paper: “The Fundamentals of Experimental Chemotherapy” by Dr. Paul Ehrlich. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
Receipt from the Apothecary Shop of the Thatcher Medical Building to LP for $9.62. Attached are a series of receipts from April and May. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Series of receipts from Manor Market enclosed in notes by AHP about her purchases from the market and bakery during May. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Subscriber’s Statement from the Pasadena Star-News to AHP: Bills her for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
The National Science Foundation comes into being. It was a major recommendation of Science, the Endless Frontier, the Bush report on which LP worked.
The Ultimate Decision. Southwest Retort 2, no. 8 (May 1950): 14-17. LP discusses the dangerous side of the advancement of science in regards to the atomic bomb and the hydrogen bomb. LP says that we must bring law and order to the world as a whole. [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.13 and LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder #5.58]

May 1 (Houston, TX)

Advertisement: No Title, Southwestern Sections of the American Chemical Society, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Amarillo (Texas), May 1-6, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Bill from the Coast Garbage Co. to AHP for $4.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Check from Peter Pauling to Alice S. Benioff for $14.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Peter Jeffress Pauling, 1939-1953.), Box #5.041, Folder #41.3]
Letter from Frederic Joliot-Curie, President, Committee of the World Congress of Defenders of Peace, to LP RE: Discusses an appeal to prohibit atomic weapons, which was developed at the Stockholm meeting. Asks LP to sign the appeal. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Joliot-Curie, Frederic), #190.3]
Letter from James O. Kelley, Executive Secretary, American Academy of Allergy, to LP RE: On behalf of the officers and members of the American Academy of Allergy, thanks LP for his presentation during the scientific program at their recent meeting in Los Angeles. Encloses a check as a token of their thanks. [Letter from LP to Kelley, May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.8]
Letter from Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, to LP RE: Asks for LP’s participation in the Conference on Science, Philosophy and Religion. Encloses a statement of the focus of the Conference and other materials. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein, May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Letter from. E. Wertheim, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas, to LP RE: Asks him for the reference to an article on X-ray studies of arsenobenzenes which LP mentioned in a lecture last December. [Letter from LP to Wertheim, May 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1950), #443.18]
Magazine Photo with Caption: “An overflow crowd was attracted to Linus Pauling’s, Caltech, talk before the Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry”, Chemical and Engineering News, May 1, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]
Statement from LP to the Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.: Provides them with the water meter readings for his property, corresponding to a balance of $8.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]

May 2 (Galveston, TX)

Letter from Cedric Belfrage, Editor, National Guardian, to LP RE: Inquires if LP will be able to review the Einstein book for them. Proposes two other possible subjects for 500-word articles: miracle drugs and the progress of cancer research. [Letter from Wulf to Belfrage, May 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (National Guardian), #283.6]
Letter from Elisha Hanson, Law offices of Hanson, Lovett, and Dale, to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that in his opinion the American Chemical Society should not appear formally before the State Department because the ACS is not in a position to speak for the chemical industry, but rather, its function is to inform its members concerning the progress of the negotiations. [Letter from Alden to Executive Committee, May 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from F. L. Kunz, Counselor in Studies, Foundation for Integrated Education, to LP RE: Sends LP his transcribed remarks from the Montecito Workshop. Asks permission to publish it in Main Current after LP has revised it. The attached note reads, “ Corrected Ms of LP’s talk at Montecito to Reenz and me. 5/16/50” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Foundation for Integrated Research), #122.8]
Newspaper Clipping: “Russia Knows H-Bomb Formula”, Houston (Texas) Press, May 2, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]

May 3 (Corpus Christi, TX)

Letter from A. H. Friske, Vice President, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Informs him that their plans for the Insulin Conference, held on May 15 and 16 in Indianapolis, are complete. Tells LP about the meal, travel, and group luncheons arrangements. Encloses a copy of the “Insulin Symposium.” [Letter frm Friske to LP, March 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Attaches Mr. Hanson’s comments regarding hearings on tariffs, and requests a telegraph if this changes anyone’s opinions. [Letter from Hanson to Emery, May 2, 1950, Letter from Alden to Executive Committee, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Carlton B. Goodlett, M.D., Acting Chairman of the San Francisco Committee, to LP, RE: Says that the San Francisco Committee for Participation in the Mid-Century Peace Conference is pleased to have LP as a speaker at the May 21st meeting and that he will send LP the completed program within several days. Asks LP to send them the subject of his address and a photograph of himself. Also asks LP what his fee for this engagement is, the time of his arrival, and the type of hotel reservation that he would like. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]
Letter from Dr. W.M. Stanley, Chairman, Canvassing Committee of the Eli Lilly and Company Award in Biological Chemistry to LP RE: Reminds him of the deadline for nominating anyone for the Eli Lilly and Company Award in Biological Chemistry and informs him where any nominating materials should be sent. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box #14.010, Folder #10.3]
Letter from E.W.R. Steacie, Director, Division of Chemistry, National Research Council, Canada to LP RE: Inquires if LP still plans on visiting Canada later this year and asks for possible dates. [Letter from LP to Steacie, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
Letter from Helen M. Daugherty, Secretary, Maud E. Warkwick Fund for Orphans, Inc., to Beatrice Wulf RE: Tells her that the Committee has deferred make a decision until they receive LP’s evaluation of the two applicants. [Letter from Daugherty to LP, April 27, 1950 and May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
Letter from Henry Pratt Fairchild, Secretary, National Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, to LP RE: Informs LP that the National Board appointed him to the Executive Committee. Provides information about the schedule of meetings. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Na-On), Box #4.013, Folder #13.4]
Letter from Henry Pratt Fairchild, Secretary, National Council of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, to LP RE: Thanks him for accepting nomination to the NCASP. Informs LP that he has been elected as Chairman of Science of the NCASP. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Na-On), Box #4.013, Folder #13.4]
Letter from J. C. McGowan, Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, to LP RE: Encloses two reprints which may be of interest to LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
Letter from Kenneth W. Hedberg to Office of Naval Research Chemistry Branch, cc: LP RE: Encloses copies of the Quarterly Progress Report for the project “Investigations of the Molecular Structures of Certain Compounds of Boron by the Method of Electron Diffraction,” covering the period December 30, 1949 to March 30, 1950. Handwritten note in top right corner discusses progress reports. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.1]
Letter from President Henry Bennett, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, to President Lee. A. DuBridge, Caltech, RE: Asks for his attention relative to a workshop in General Chemistry that will be held June 12-13, 1950 at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. Asks President DuBridge to send one or two representatives to participate in this workshop. Handwritten note in upper left margin: “Linus Pauling.” [Letter from LP to Bennett, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12]
Memo from A.H. Walter to LP RE: Attaches a page addressing quarter days and requests that he substitute it in “Instructions for Preparation of Travel Reports” from September of ‘49. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.13]

May 4 (San Antonio, TX)

Check from AHP to Linus Pauling Jr. for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Mr. Morris L. Cooke, Chairman, President’s Water Resources Policy Commission, RE: Writes that the American Chemical Society is very interested in any measure the Federal Government takes regarding evaluating, utilizing, or regulating the natural water resources of the United States. Suggests that “it is proper for the Federal Government to investigate its responsibilities for and participation in the development, utilization, and conservation of water resources,” but the ACS is not in a position to recommend “specific engineering, economic, social, and legislative standards.” [Letter from Larson to Executive Committee, May 4, 1950, Letter from LP to Emery, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Elliott R. Weyer, of Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., to LP RE: Discusses their work and states that they plan to send them a crystalline Terramycin compound at a future date. [Letter from LP to Weyer, April 19, 1950 and Letter from Weyer to LP, May 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., 1950, 1969), #70.1]
Letter from T. E. Larson, Secretary, Division of Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Chemistry, to Executive Committee, RE: Encloses his draft of the reply to Mr. Morris L. Cooke, Chairman of the President’s Water Resources Policy Commission and Dr. Love’s draft and requests their opinion. [Letter from Love to Emery, May 22, 1950, Letter from Emery to Cooke, May 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling...”, [re: talk to San Antonio ACS section] San Antonio (Texas) News, May 4, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]

May 5

Article: “Molecular Kinetic and Electrophoretic Properties of Bacteriophages” by Frank W. Putnam. Printed in Science. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
Article: “The Natural Sciences Applied to Social Theory”, John Q. Stewart, Science, May 5, 1950. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Non-Pauling Peace Materials: Articles, Typescripts, Pamphlets, Booklets (Sc-Zi)), Box #8.006, Folder #6.8]
LP Note to Self: “Biological Specificity”, [re: properties of antabuse] May 5, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1930-1967), Box #8.001, Folder #1.7]

May 5, 1950

To Linus Pauling

From Himself

BIOLOGICAL SPECIFICITY

The substance antabuse, which consists of two dithiourea molecules(2 sulfur atoms attached to carbon, and a nitrogen atom attached to the carbon), held together by a sulfur-sulfur bond, and with 4 methyl groups attached, two to each of the two nitrogen atoms, seems to have its effect by causing a high concentration of acetaldehyde to form in the blood after the ingestion of alcohol. The concentration of acetaldehyde reaches a maximum about an hour after the alcohol has been ingested.

We might ask for an explanation of this phenomenon. I would propose that the antabuse or a product of its decomposition acts as a strong inhibitor for an acetaldehyde oxidase. I would like to know whether any acetaldehyde oxidases have been isolated from animal tissues. If so, I think that it would be worth while to see whether antabuse has an inhibiting action. Perhaps not antabuse itself but a product of its hydrogenation has this effect - it is easily hydrogenated.

LP Note to Self: “Suggested Research”, [re: hydrolysate of hemoglobin] May 5, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1930-1967), Box #8.001, Folder #1.8]

Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratory, to Cedric Belrage, Editor, National Guardian, RE: States that LP has been away from the Institute for several weeks and will be taking two short trips in the near future. States that if LP is able to review Einstein’s book or write a short article, he will write to Belrage. [Letter from Belrage to LP, May 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (National Guardian), #283.6]
Letter from Dr. Emil Ott, Committee on Financing ACS Publications to Dr. Charles A. Kraus, cc: LP RE: Suggests that a change in the wording of the committee’s proposal on financing publications would alleviate his objections to it. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
Letter from E. H. Volwiler, Abbott Laboratories, American Chemical Society, to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that Mr. Hanson’s suggestions coincide with his original reaction, and he cannot see how, under the charter of the American Chemical Society and its function as a professional, they can directly enter the picture. [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, May 22, 1950, Telegram from LP to Emery, May 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society) Box # 14.006 Folder #6.1]
Letter from F. J. L. Munro to LP. RE: Arranges Dr. R. Holroyd and Dr. A. W. Taylor’s visit to Caltech on June 12th. [LP’s reply May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: ( I: Correspondence, 1950) #185.11]
Letter from J. C. Warner, Vice President, Carnegie Institute of Technology, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he thinks the American Chemical Society should not take a stand in this matter because he believes the ACS will be taking a stand according to the wishes of a limited number of its members, and the chemical industry. Also, he believes that freer trade among the nations is a prerequisite for world peace and that they must do business with the countries in Western Europe in order for them to become self-supporting. [Letter from LP to Emery, May 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from L.B. Pope, Associate Editor, Chemical Engineering, to LP RE: Asks him to review two books, “Chemical Constitution and Biological Activity,” by Sexton and “Progress in Biochemistry,” by Haurowitz. [Typescript, No Date and Letters from LP to Pope, May 16, 1950 and June 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.12]
Note from Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Discusses the chlorination of butadiene and his work at New York University. [Letter from LP to Mislow, June 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]

May 6 (Amarillo, TX)

Letter from Arne Ölander, Institute of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, University of Stockholm, to LP RE: On behalf of the Committee for Inorganic Chemical Nomenclature, asks LP to consider the suggestions put forth in the enclosed reprint and mimeographed document. Asks LP to communicate his views on the enclosed proposals and improvements. [Letter from LP to Ölander, August 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12] Newspaper Clipping: “Chemical Society to Hear Pauling”, Amarillo (Texas) News, May 6, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.58]
Letter from B. C. Haldar, Calcutta University, to LP RE: Discusses his work on imperfect complexes in solution. Requests LP’s suggestions concerning the application of his theory to the elucidation of the structure of imperfect complexes in solution. [Letter from LP to Haldar, May 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
Letter from D. F. Swinehart, Secretary of the Oregon Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon, to LP RE: Requests that LP inform him of his travel arrangements. States that he has made reservations for LP at the Eugene Hotel. Asks if he requires any equipment. [Letter from LP to Swinehart, May 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]
Telegram from LP to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he strongly opposes the appearance of the American Chemical Society in the hearings because he is not convinced that the majority of members favor the principle of protective tariffs. [Letter from Volvilier to Emery, May 5, 1950, Letter from Warner to Emery, May 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]

May 7

Newspaper Clipping: “UNM Science Lecturer”, Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal, May 7, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]

May 8 (Albuquerque, NM)

Article: “The Ultimate Decision”, Southwest Retort, Vol. 2, No. 8, May 1950. [Filed under LP Biogrpahical: Scrapbooks 1946-1950. Box #6.005, File 5.50]
Bill from Robert I. Boyd, M.D. to LP for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Check from AHP for Cash [a branch withdraw] for $150.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from Brother Edward Collignon, S. M., Secretary, San Antonio Section, American Chemical Society, RE: Thanks LP for his lecture and hopes that he enjoyed his visit. Also writes that he wishes LP’s visit was longer. [Letter from LP to Collignon, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to Dr, Paul H. Emmett, Mellon Institute, cc: LP RE: Invites him to remain with the Panel on Physical Chemistry and requests that he serve as that panel’s representative to the Committee on Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) of which LP is the chair. States the goals of this committee and explains why he would like him to serve on it. [Letter from Butz to Kimball May 8, 1950, Letter from Butz to du Vigneaud May 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to Dr. George E. Kimball, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, cc: LP RE: Appreciates that he is going to be able to serve on the review committee. [Letter from Butz to du Vigneaud April 26, 1950, Letter from Butz to Emmett May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from Ed. F. Degering, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Discusses his research and interests and expresses his desire to work for LP. Attaches one of his papers entitled, “The Seven Freedoms.” [Letter from LP to Degering, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
Letter from Eugene Kalman to LP RE: Discusses his idea of setting up a project to have a monthly periodical to challenge and guide high school students specifically gifted in mathematic and theoretical sciences in order to find gifted scientists. To secure funds, he asks permission to include LP’s name in the name list of sponsors and asked for his cooperation. [Letter from LP to Klaman, May 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
Letter from J. A. Sherred, Monsanto Chemical Company, to LP RE: States that he enjoyed meeting LP and his wife and that he would like to come again sometime. Encloses Ronnie Bell’s itinerary. [Letter from LP to Sherred, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
Letter from Joel E. Fisher to LP RE: States that he read LP’s abstract in which LP derives a logical explanation of Bridgman’s reports of compressibility of solids at high pressure. Expresses his interest in geophysics and says that he is trying to relate the increased densities within the earth to pressures therein, falling back on Bridgman’s experiments. Requests that LP send him a copy of this paper. [Letter from LP to Fisher, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
Letter from T. S. McDonald, Secretary, Dallas- Fort Worth Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks him for his lecture in Dallas, which many believe to be the highlight of their year. [Letter from LP to McDonald, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from W. F. Holcomb, Secretary, Research Committee, Parke, Davis & Company, to LP RE: Informs him that Parke, Davis and Company has reconsidered LP’s grant proposal and has awarded the $5000 fellowship program in the Department of Chemistry under the direction of LP. [Letter from LP to Holcomb, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company), #310.2]
Telegram from John Howard Lawson to LP, RE: Asks for LP’s reply to the request concerning the petition to Human Rights Commission that LP mailed the previous week. Handwritten note by LP: “Ans’d by mail.” Handwritten note by Beatrice Wulf: “reply 5/9 - Prof P away from Pasadena until May 11. Cannot be reached.” [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #1, Folder #1.032]

May 9

Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Attaches the summary financial statement for the ACS for March 31. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Dennis Flanagan of Scientific American to LP acknowledging the safe arrival of his article and that the check is in the mail. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles #1950a.7]
Letter from Dr. Emil Ott to Dr. Hermann Heckel, cc: LP RE: Discusses pricing of Chemical Abstracts. Includes copies of correspondence between Dr. Heckel and Dr. Ott in which Dr. Heckel discusses how he feels that the proposed measures to reduce the financial burden Chemical Abstracts is on the ACS are not enough and he proposes his own ideas for cutting the cost. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
Letter from Fred E. Wright, Home Secretary, National Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Congratulates him on being appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and informs him of who his board members will be and when their term ends. Explains he will be required to nominate successors of the current board members when their term is up. Encloses a copy of the Report on the Proceedings which was presented at the Annual Meeting held recently. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.4]
Letter from Henry C. Niblack, Public Health Service, Federal Security Agency, to LP RE: States that the military government of Japan has sent Tomio Ogata to the United States for 3 months to observe the methods used in the publication of medical and health journals, the preparation of visual aids, and to see what is going on in the field of bacteriology. Says that they are hoping that he can use this information to improve medical publications in Japan and that he would like to do some laboratory observation. Tells LP that Ogata will be attending the meeting of the American Medical Association in San Francisco the week of June 26 and asks if he would be able to spend the next week with LP. Encloses Ogata’s background sketch. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1959a2.2]
Notice from Wm. N. Lacey: Announces that there will be a meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study on May 11th. Says that Dean Watson would like a recommendation from the Committee before Monday in regard to the suggestions made by undergraduate students regarding teaching and the Subcommittee appointed to study those suggestions just reported. Gives an agenda for the meeting. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Material re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Student by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963.), Box #1.018, Folder #18.2]
Recommendation by LP of Dr. Tomio Ogata describing his contributions, experience and studies. (enclosures) [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950) #300.12]

May 10

Letter from Dr. Emil Ott to LP RE: Sends him a schedule for Chemical Abstracts 1955. Includes a copy of the schedule. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
Letter from Dr. Michael Somogyi to LP RE: Thanks LP for his work in keeping him updated on his contact with Dr. Root, and writes that he thinks Dr. Root’s argument, especially concerning the physicist, is silly and without validity. [Letter from LP to Somogyi, April 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence: 1949-1950), Box #14.005, Folder #5.3] Letter from S. K. Love, Chairman, Division of Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Chemistry, to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he has prepared a draft in response to the President’s Water Resources Policy Commission and mailed copies to the Executive Committee for their approval. Three replied expressing agreement with his letter, but Dr. Larson was not in agreement with his letter and drafted a reply of his own. Encloses these replies and leaves the final decision to the judgement of Emery. [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, May 26, 1950, Letter from Love to Emery, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Professor B. D. Cullity, Department of Metallurgy, University of Notre Dame, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the copy of “The Nature of the Bond in the Iron Silicide FeSi and Relayed Crystals by LP and A. M. Soldate. Cullity encloses a paper that he wrote on the intermediate phase AuBe, which has the same structure as FESi. [Letter from Cullity to LP, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Letter from Ralph Spitzer to LP RE: Asks if LP knows of any possible assistance he can receive in finishing his book. Spitzer encloses a copy of the letter he sent to the members of the committee. Handwritten Postscript: “If you wouldn’t mind writing to some of your friends in the committee- say Brack and Oppenheimer (Taylor, I take it is hopeless) and asking in a pleasant way the reason for their decision- I think it might have a salutory effect. I am going to get a number of people to do likewise. If they suspect the truth is getting out they may change their minds. You could have a good excuse for asking because you sponsored me for the fellowship and its natural you should be interested. You maybe suggest that I implied political discrimination but you are sure. Thanx.” [Letter from LP to Spitzer, May 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
Letter from Ralph Spitzer to Members of the SSRC-NRC Joint Committee. RE: Expressing concern at his rejection for fellowship renewal. Spitzer requests that an extension be made for reconsideration of his application because of the absence of Professor Merton previously. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1941-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
Letter from the R. F. Jarrell, Jarrell-Ash Company, to LP RE: Asks if LP will write a letter to Washington asking for a reduction of the tariffs on optical instruments. Includes selected extracts of the Tariff Act of 1930 and a sample letter to the Committee for Reciprocity Information. [Letter from LP to Committee for Reciprocity Information from,May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Telegram from Ralph Spitzer to LP. RE: Asks him for advice on how to obtain funds to continue to work here or abroad since his fellowship was not renewed. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994.) Box # 2.034, Folder #34.2]

May 11

Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $7.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Board of Directors, RE: Informs them of the next Board of Directors meeting in New York City on Thursday, June 8. Also tells them that after discussing the matter with Mr. Hanson, they have decided to revise the Committee report and asks for their approval. [Letter from Emery to Board of Directors, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from G.D. Meid, Business Manager, National Academy of Sciences to Dr. E.B. Wilson, cc: LP RE: Sends him a financial statement regarding the Proceedings and clarifies some of the information contained in it. Includes a copy of the financial statement of The Proceedings Fund for July 1, 1948 through April 30, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1945-1951), Box #14.019, Folder #19.3]
Letter from L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Navy Department, ONR to LP RE: Requests that he add an address to the technical reports distribution list. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.1]
Letter from LP to Dr. G.L. Royer, Chairman, Jury of Baekeland Award, North Jersey Section, American Chemical Society. [Letter from Dr. Royer to LP April 18, 1950, Letter from Dr. Royer to LP October 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box #14.010, Folder #10.8]

May 11, 1950

Dr. G. L. Royer

American Cyanamid Co.

Bound Brook, New Jersey

Dear Dr. Royer:

I have received your letter of April 18, which was waiting for me on my return from an A.C.S. speaking tour in the Southwest. I shall be pleased to serve on the Jury for the Baekeland Award and shall expect to hear from you next fall regarding the nominees.

Sincerely yours,

Linus Pauling

Letter from LP to F. J. L. Munro. RE: Welcomes Dr. R. Holroyd and Dr. A. W. Taylor’s visit to Caltech on June 12th. [Reply to Munro May 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: ( I: Correspondence, 1950) #185.11]
Letter from LP to Harry Crooks, Jr. explaining the investigation that has been surrounding the chemical nature of chloromycotin and expressing thanks for their interest in supporting further research. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Parke, Davis and Company), #310.2]
Letter from LP to James O. Kelley, Executive Secretary, American Academy of Allergy, RE: Thanks Kelley and the officers of the American Academy of Allergy for the check and states that it was a pleasure to participate in their recent meeting. [Letter from Kelley to LP, May 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.8]
Letter from LP to Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, RE: Regretfully declines the invitation to participate in the Conference, even though he feels that the subject of this year’s conference is very interesting. [Letters from Finkelstein to LP, May 1, 1950 and May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Letter from Norris Brown, Chairman- elect, Dallas- Ft. Worth Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his lecture and hopes that he enjoyed his visit to the area. Also writes that he has since talked to his former students, Drs. Escue and Carrico, and they both mentioned how they were very pleased to see him again. Also writes that Dr. Escue had written him several weeks before LP’s visit suggesting they invited LP as a speaker but doubted LP could make it, and coincidently in the next mail their was a letter from Washington announcing LP’s visit. [Letter from LP to Brown, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from R.P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, to LP RE: Explains that it is his goal to come work under LP but since Indian currency has devalued, his funds are limited. States that he now holds a position under Prof. G.I. Finch. [Letter from LP to Mitra, June 9, 1950, letter possibly misdated] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
Letter from William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, to LP RE: Asks if LP would be willing to read some of his papers and give his input. [Letter from LP to Seifriz, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence; (Seifriz, William), #361.5]
Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee on Graduate Study, May 11, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Material re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Student by Linus Pauling, 1936-1963.), Box #1.018, Folder #18.2]

May 12

Ad: “Malononitrile” Printed in Science. Note on top: “Verner: Why not ED this? LP” “POLIO”. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
Article: “Tubular Crystals of Chrysotile Asbestos” by Thomas F. Bates, Leonard B. Sand, and John F. Mink. Printed in Science. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
Check from AHP to Mrs. Robert Smith for $9.43. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from LP to Bennett Travel Agency for $255.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Invoice from the Paddock Pool Maintenance Co. to AHP: Bills her for $8.65 for 12 gallons of Sterilox. Handwritten note: “Gave credit for 10. I pay for 2.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to Dr. Vincent du Vigneaud, Department of Biochemistry, Cornell University Medical College, cc: LP RE: States he is sorry that du Vigneaud cannot accept his invitation to serve on the review committee. [Letter from Butz to Emmett May 8, 1950, Letter from Butz to Kharasch May 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from John Pfeiffer, American Association of Scientific Workers, to LP RE: At the request of Melba Phillips, inquires about putting LP’s name was on the ballot for regional vice president of the American Association of Scientific Workers. [Letter from LP to Pfeiffer, June 9, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence, 1950), #312.5]
Letter from N. A. Parkinson, Assistant to the Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Inquires if LP will prepare a review for the book, Theorie und Losungamethoden des Mehrteilchenproblems der Wellenmechanik, by P. Gombas. Asks LP to suggest another person to review the book if he is unable to do so himself. [Letter from LP to Parkinson, May 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]

May 13

Check from AHP to George Taguch for $145.63. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-19620, Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from G. E. Burch, School of Medicine, Tulane University, to LP RE: Recalls LP’s brief encounter with Dr. Bresler, who discussed some aspects of the energy requirements for urine formation. Inquires about the possibility of Dr. Bresler obtaining a fellowship and working with LP for a year. [Letter from LP to Burch, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Burch, George E.), #33.8]
Newspaper Clipping: “Linus Pauling to Discuss Super Bomb”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 13, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]
Statement from George Taguchi to AHP: Bills her for $144.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]

May 14

Letter from LP to Michael Shostak RE: States that Shostak’s letter arrived while he was away from Pasadena and expresses his hope that his letter is not too late to be of use. Explains the error in the solution to the problem. [Note from Shostak to LP, April 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]

May 15 (Indianapolis, IN)

Article: “Research on Vitamin B12” by Karl Folkers. Printed in Chemical and Engineering News. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
Check from AHP to Maud Steffens for $8.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Sue Perry for $7.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from F.C. Nash and Company for $29.44. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from John Howard Lawson, Committee of the 25 Victims of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, to LP, RE: Thanks LP for his signature on the petition presented to the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations and informs him that over 50 distinguished people have signed it. Discusses the publicity that they have been receiving as a result of the petition and tells LP that Mr. Stone made some last-minute changes in the style of the petition. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1963-1965. (House Committee on Un-American Activities)), Box #2.043, Folder #43.11]
Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he approves of the procedures described in his last letter. [Letter from Emery to Work, April 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from LP to Alfred Mirsky RE: LP suggests Dr. Ralph Spitzer as a candidate to conduct a survey for bringing science to lay people. [Letter from Dubos, Mirsky, and Mayer to LP, March 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Issues, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
Letter from LP to British Housewife RE: States that she can be of assistance in the struggle to achieve peace. Suggests that she join an organization in her neighborhood like the United Nations Association or the Parliamentary Committee for World Government. Encloses a copy of his speech. [Note from British Housewife to LP, March 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
Letter from LP to Brother Edward Collignon, S. M., St. Mary’s University, RE: Thanks him for his kind letter and writes that LP and AHP both enjoyed their visit and also wish it was longer. [Letter from Collignon to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from LP to Dr. E. M. Corson, RE: Concerns the Corson’s passport troubles. LP offers his assistance and suggests that it might be worthwhile to bring the issue to the President of the National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: LP Passport Problems 1945-1952), Box #2.002, Folder #2.3]
Letter from LP to Dr. H. D. Wilde, Humble Oil and Refining Company, RE: Accepts his invitation to give a series of lectures on nature of chemical bonds in Humble Oil & Refining Company. [Letters from Wilde to LP, April 7, 1950 and May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
Letter from LP to Dr. T. S. McDonald, The Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co., RE: Thanks him for the kind letter. Writes that LP and AHP both enjoyed their visit very much. [Letter from McDonald to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Foundation RE: Supports the idea of naming John Edsall to the Advisory Board. [Letter from Moe to LP April 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
Letter from LP to J. A. Sherred, Monsanto Chemical Company, RE: Thanks him for the letter and states that he hopes they meet again. [Letter from Sherred to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
Letter from LP to Leo Szilard, Institute of Radiobiology and Biophysics, University of Chicago, RE: At the suggestion of Dr. Earnest Caldecott, a Minister of the Unitarian Church in Santa Monica, proposes they start a peace conference. States that Dr. Caldecott has connections to local people who would support the project. [Letters from Szilard to LP, March 30, 1950 and December 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Szilard, Leo: Correspondence), #372.1]
Letter from LP to President Henry G. Bennett RE: In response to Bennett’s letter to President DuBridge, informs him that they will not be able to send any representatives from their institution to the workshop. [Letter from Bennett to DuBridge, May 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12]
Letter from LP to Professor DuMond, cc. Professors Bacher and Sturdivant. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (DuMond, Jesse W.M.), #96.18]

Professor DuMond

Point-focus X-ray monochrometer

During recent years we have been thinking about the use of low angle X-ray diffraction as a means of studying the detailed structural characteristics of alloys. I have been especially interested to read your paper on this subject in the February issue of Scientific Instruments.

My collaborators and I have been working for some time on the problem of determining the crystal structure of intermetallic compounds and searching for fundamental principles relating to the substances, and especially to the dependence of physical properties on structure and chemical constitution. I believe that it is likely that some of the properties of alloys are determined by aspects of the atomic arrangements that are not discovered by the usual simple methods of X-ray diffraction - such aspects as long-range order and the isomorphous replacement of groups of atoms in a simple structure by other groups, containing a smaller or larger number of atoms of different size, these replacing groups appearing in the crystal with greater or less degrees of order. The investigations of Guinier and others along these lines have provided interesting and suggestive information.

It seems to be probable that an apparatus such as you describe in your Figure 1 would be very valuable in connection with investigations of this sort. In case that an apparatus of this kind were to be built, and could be made available for our use, we would plan to investigate the structure of a number of alloys with its aid. I feel that it could be safely predicted that very valuable information of the nature of alloys would result from such investigations.

At the present time we do not have in our budget any funds that would permit us to subsidize the construction of such an apparatus. I might mention, however, the possibility that we could make some contribution to the construction of an apparatus in a later year.

Linus Pauling:ph

cc: Prof. Bacher

Prof. Sturdivant

Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Explains that he could see Olsen’s manuscript as a monograph instead of an elementary text. [Letter from Freeman to LP, April 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
Letter from Wendell H. Griffith, Chairman, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, the University of Galveston, Medical Branch, to LP RE: Thanks him for his visit to Galveston and stimulating lecture. [Letter from LP to Griffith, May 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Receipt from Anthony Brothers, Inc. to AHP for $92.14. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Telegram from Dr. Carlton B. Goodlet to LP RE: Requests that he send a wire stating his topic for the peace meeting. Requests that he mail his flight number and time of arrival. [Letter from LP to Goodlet, May 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.14]

May 16 (Indianapolis, IN)

Bill from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to LP for $38.22. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Check from AHP to Arthur Heiman and Sons for $27.83. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Athenaeum for $11.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Coast Garbage Company for $4.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. George E. Morgan for $30.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. Robert J. Boyd for $14.80. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Mira Loma Mutual Water Company for $68.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Southern Counties Gas Company for $9.01. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950, 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
L3etter from Nina Meadow, Donor Chairman, Southland Jewish Organization, to LP RE: Inform that they are looking forward to seeing him and AHP at their donor's dinner. [Filed under LP Awards: 1950h.2]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to Dr. Morris S. Kharasch, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, cc: LP RE: Invites him to serve on the Committee on Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) of which LP is the chair. Explains the goals of the committee. [Letter from Butz to du Vigneaud May 12, 1950, Letter from Butz to Burg May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from Harold C. Urey, Institute for Nuclear Studies, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Informs him that he has made drastic revisions on his paper, “The Origin and Development of the Earth and Other Planets” since he sent LP a copy in January and that his ideas have changed quite radically. Asks LP not to quote his paper and states that a revised version will come out in the near future. [Letter from LP to Urey, May 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Urey, Harold), #419.1]
Letter from LP to Eugene Kalman RE: States that he is interested in his project for high school students. Agrees to provide his assistance and act as a member of sponsors. [Letters from Kalman to LP, May 8, 1950 and May 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
Letter from LP to F. J. Toole, Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, RE: Thanks him and Mrs. Toole for their kindness during his visit to New Brunswick, as well as the gift of the book, The Solitudes, by Hugh MacLennan. States that he is honored to receive an honorary degree from the university and he wishes that he could be present to receive it. [Filed under LP Correspodnence: (Toole, Frank J.), #407.8]
Letter from LP to L. B. Pope, Associate Editor, Chemical Engineering, RE: Informs him that he will be glad to prepare reviews of the books, Chemical Constitution and Biological Activity, by Sexton and Progress in Biochemistry, by Haurowitz. [Typescript, No Date, Letter from Pope to LP, May 5, 1950, and Letter from LP to Pope, June 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.12]
Letter from LP to N.V. Sidgwick, Lincoln College, RE: Thanks him for sending a copy of his new book, The Chemical Elements and Their Compounds. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Sidgwick, N. V.), #364.1]
Memo from Charles Newton to Dr. L. A. DuBridge, Dr. G. W. Beadle, and LP, RE: Gives them some information about a proposed Chemistry-Biology Program for funding, and also asks their opinion about what should they include. Encloses a proposed check list. Handwritten notes by LP at bottom of page. [Memo from LP to Newton, cc: Beadle, March 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.2]
Memo from LP to Mrs. Townsend RE: Informs her that he is going to pay N. V. Sidgwick $300 to offset his travel expenses and thank him for lecturing at Caltech. States that the money will be taken from the chemistry budget. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Sidgwick, N. V.), #364.1]
Memo from LP to Robert Bacher RE: Thanks him for the copy of the Town Hall talk that Bacher gave in March on the hydrogen bomb. States that he read it with interest and that there were several points he was glad to have his opinion about. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]

May 17

Biology-Chemistry Program: Prospect Check List. Handwritten notes by LP: “Grant - perhaps 10 MD’s at 7500 (salaries + expenses).” [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.2]
Letter from LP to D. F. Swinehart, Secretary of the Oregon Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon, RE: Thanks him for his letter and Informs him of his travel plans. States that he will need to use slides in his presentation. [Letters from Swinehart to LP, May 6, 1950 and May 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]
Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Linus Pauling will Speak on Hydrogen Bomb, World Peace”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 17, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.56]
Telegram from LP to Dr. Carlton B. Goodlet RE: Informs him that the title of his talk is “Atomic Weapons and World Peace” Asks him to make hotel reservations for him. Two copies. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.14]
Telegram from R. L. Dresbach to LP RE: Informs him that the Oregon Young Progressives would be greatly honored if he would speak at the Student of Peace Congress in Mexico while he is in Oregon. Asks LP to inform Dresbach if this is possible.. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]

May 18

Credit Memo from AHP to F.C. Nash & Co. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Letter from Arthur Cherkin, Vice President and Director of Research, to Captain CC Shaw, Director, Research Division, Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, cc: LP RE: States they have shipped six bottles of 5% Oxypolygelatin Solution for their use and will send a manuscript on oxypolygelatin when it is complete. Uses the ten minimum requirements for a plasma substitute suggested by the National Research Council to explain the pros and cons of oxypolygelatin. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
Letter from D. F. Swinehart, Secretary of the Oregon Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon, to LP RE: Requests to be informed of his travel plans. [Letter from LP May 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]
Letter from David Dealey to LP RE: States that he will be leaving on June 18 to spend the summer in Dallas, Texas. Asks if he can set up an interview with LP. [Letter from Dealey to LP, April 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
Letter from Dr. Willard Uphaus, Executive Director, Mid-Century Conference for Peace, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives, to LP RE: Gives a final call to attend the Mid-Century Conference for Peace. Discusses the need to work for peace and his responsibility to ensure that delegates from his community come to Chicago for the conference on May 29, 30, 1950. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
Letter from John Howard Lawson, Committee of the 25 Victims of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, to LP, RE: Explains that since their last letter to him there have been many inquiries about the petition to the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations, and so they would like to print it in booklet form. Asks his permission to do so and says that they will proceed with their plans if they don’t hear from him by the 25th. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1963-1965. (House Committee on Un-American Activities)), Box #2.043, Folder #43.11]
Letter from LP to Mrs. Nina Medow RE: Informs that he and AHP look forward to their Donor's Dinner. [Filed under LP Awards: 1950h.2]
Letter from LP to Wendell H. Griffith, The University of Galveston, Medical Branch, RE: Thanks him for his letter and writes that he did enjoy his visit, except for forgetting to wear a hat when they visited the Petrified Forest National Monument. Also writes that he plans to be in Texas over the summer with the Humble Oil People, and he may be living in Galveston. [Letter from Griffith to LP, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Manuscript Notes, Flyer: The Hydrogen Bomb and World Peace. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.12] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]
Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Speaks Tonight on Hydrogen Bomb and Peace”, Pasadena (California) Star-News, May 18, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.58]
Telegram from LP to D. F. Swinehart, Secretary of the Oregon Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Oregon, RE: Agrees to speak on Atomic Energy and World Peace on Monday afternoon. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]
Telegram from LP to R. L. Dresbach. RE: Informs him that he would be glad to speak on Atomic Energy anytime Monday afternoon. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.15]

May 19

Award: Southland Jewish Organization, Award of Merit, Plaque, May 19, 1950. [Includes Correspondence] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1950h.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. Alvin G. Foord for $6.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. Herbert A. Whipple for $56.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. Jud R. Scholtz for $47.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Dr. Lang, Kredel, and Frick for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Georg Jensen for $14.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to H. B. Bennett for $84.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to McBride Animal Hospital for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for $18.22. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Pasadena Corset Shop for $6.73. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Pasadena Star News for $3.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Polytechnic Elementary School for $280.85. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $27.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to T. W. Mather Company for $34.05. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to The Apothecary Shop for $50.30. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Union Oil Company of California for $30.52. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Vroman Book Store for $2.69. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Westridge School for girls for $49.13. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from LP to Carousel for $25.88. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1958; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from Eugene Kalman to LP RE: Thanks LP for his assistance and asks LP to mention the project to Professors Carl. D. Anderson and Clark Millikan. [Letters from LP to Kalman, May 16, 1950 and May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
Letter from Jean Sanford to Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, RE: Thanks her for the translation of the review of General Chemistry from Quimica Industrial. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
Letter from LP to Dr. Detlov Bronk. RE: Recommends Spitzer for the fellowship and requests to know the reasons that Spitzer’s fellowship was not renewed. LP indicates that while he has not had close contact with Spitzer in the past few years, he is well aware of his high caliber and training the social sciences. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
Letter from LP to E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, RE: Tells him the amount of the expenses that he incurred on his trip to Indianapolis. States that he does not want to go to Notre Dame next month but that he will be there later on, combining the inspection of the lab with the speaking visit. [Letter from Buck to LP, May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
Letter from LP to Harold C. Urey, Institute for Nuclear Studies, University of Chicago, RE: Thanks him for the letter about his manuscript and says that he will be careful about using data from his manuscript. Says that he hopes to see Urey in Chicago next month. [Letter from Urey to LP, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Urey, Harold), #419.1]
Letter from LP to John C. Bailar, Jr., Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, American Chemical Society, RE: Declines the invitation to organize a symposium on “resonance theory” and suggesting G. W. Wheland as a replacement. [Letter from Bailar to LP, April 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
Letter from LP to N. A. Parkinson, Assistant to the Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, RE: Agrees to prepare a review of the book on wave mechanics by P. Gombas. [Letters from Parkinson to LP, May 12, 1950 and May 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]
Letter from Leo Szilard, Trustee, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, to LP, Trustee, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, RE: Thanks him for the letter and encloses a collection of documents to give LP an idea of what kind of response they receive. Attaches original correspondence and mimeographed carbon copies of correspondence concerning the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. [Filed under LP Peace: (Emergency Committee of atomic Scientists, 1947-1957), Box #3.015, Folder #15.9]
Note from Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Discusses the completion of his study on butadiene work. Asks LP for advice on whether or not he should stay at NYU or look for a fellowship elsewhere. [Letter from LP to Mislow, June 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
Pamphlet: “Heredity, Environment, and Politics” by TM Sonneborn. Printed in Science. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]

May 20

Diploma: Universitas Novi Brunsvici, [University of New Brunswick, Canada] Diploma, Doctor in Utroque Jure, May 20, 1950. [Includes Correspondence] [Filed under LP Awards & Honors: 1950h.3]
Letter from LP to B. C. Haldar, Calcutta University, RE: Responds to Haldar’s question about imperfect complexes in solution. [Letter from Haldar to LP, May 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
Letter from LP to E. Wertheim, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas RE: Informs Wertheim that the source he used in his December lecture is not yet published, but that it will be in the future. [Letter from Wertheim to LP, May 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1950), #443.18]
Letter from LP to Ralph Spitzer. RE: informs Spitzer that he is unaware of any job opportunities which fit Spitzer’s description. LP tells Spitzer that he has written to Bronk in order to find out whether the action taken on Spitzer’s application was justified by the facts. [Letter from Spitzer to LP, May 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
Manuscript: Enzymes, Associates Day Address. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.13]
Note from Maude E. Hudson to LP RE: Thanks LP for giving a speech at the Pasadena-Foothill Democratic Club on March 13th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
Pamplet: “Purine and Pyrimidine Contents of Some Desoxypentose Nucleic Acids” by M. M. Daly, V. G. Allfrey, and A. E. Mirsky. Reprinted from The Journal of General Physiology. [Filed under LP Science: (Non-Pauling Reprints re: The Structure and Properties of Proteins, 1920s - 1970s Box #6.006, Folder #6.1]
Receipt from the Union Oil Company of California to LP for $40.58. Series of receipts from April and May attached. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Statement from F.C. Nash & Co. to AHP: Informs her that she paid $29.44 for the March 23rd - April 22nd billing period. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]

May 21 (San Francisco, CA)

Manuscript and Flyer: Atomic Energy and World Peace, Third Baptist Church, San Francisco, California. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.14] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]

May 22 (Eugene, OR)

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company Comprehensive Personal Liability Policy for the period of May 18, 1950 - May 18, 1951. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Insurance Documents, 1922-1992.), Box #4.040, Folder #40.3]
Letter from Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that the Executive Committee unanimously agreed the ACS should not take part in the hearings, as suggested by Mr. Hanson. However, the reasons were not identical, but may be of interest to others, so they are being sent copies of the responses. [Letter from Emery to Executive Committee, May 3, 1950, Letter from Volwiler to Emery, May 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Board of Directors, RE: Writes that the Board of Directors will meet at 10 am on Thursday, June 8, and an agenda and supporting documents are being sent under separate cover. [Letter from Emery to Board of Directors, May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company, to LP RE: Denies the renewal of their grant for 1950-51 school year because they were dissatisfied with the small amount of data and the use of tungsten compounds, instead of exclusively molybdenum. States that they would be glad to discuss this matter in person. Discusses the trouble they are having in publishing the book, Chemistry of Molybdenum, by Dr. Killeffer. Linz asks for a meeting with LP when he next visits the East. There are names in blue ink in the upper margin: “LP/ JLT/ Waugh/ D.S./ Singer/ Sheehan/ [O] Bastiansen/ [VS]/ Dr Vaughn/ Dr Sheldon/ Brave/ JHS” [Letters from LP to Linz, April 27, 1950 and May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Climax Molybdenum Company, 1950), #71.3]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to Dr. A.B. Burg USC, cc: LP RE: Thanks him for his suggestion for a member of the Inorganic Chemistry panel and suggests some other names for his approval. Invites him to represent the Inorganic Chemistry Panel on the Committee on Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) which LP is the chair of. [Letter from Butz to Kharasch May 16, 1950, Letter from Butz to LP May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from Henry Schuman, Henry Schuman, Inc., Publishers, to LP RE: Invites LP to take the place of Senator Frank P. Graham on the advisory board of the Life of Science Library. Encloses comments on the Life of Science Library. [Letter from LP to Schuman, May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982.), Box #5.058, Folder #58.3]
Letter from LP to A. Fleischer, Research Director, Nickel Cadmium Battery Corporation, RE: Explains that the mistake Fleischer pointed out only appears in the first edition and has already been corrected in the following editions. [Letter from Fleischer to LP, April 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
Letter from LP to Dr. David W. Kramer, Phi Delta Epsilon Fraternity, RE: Thanks him for his letter. [Letter from Kramer to LP, April 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.11]
Letter from LP to George Selkirk, Hematology Laboratory, Children’s Hospital, RE: Tells him that Dr. Rich has been studying the hemoglobin of patients with this disease for the past year. States that the results are not yet final but that he has found no indication of abnormality in the hemoglobin so it seems unlikely that this is a disease of the hemoglobin molecule. States that Dr. Rich should finish his investigation soon and submit the results for publication. [Letter from Selkirk to LP, April 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
Letter from LP to Mr. Morse, Assistant to the President, Pennsylvania State College. [Letter from King to LP, April 19, 1950 and Letter from Morse to LP, June 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]

May 22, 1950

Mr. A. O. Morse

Assistant to the President

Pennsylvania State College

State College, Penna.

Dear Mr. Morse:

I have recently learned that Dr. Lee Lorch has been dismissed from the Department of Mathematics of Pennsylvania State College, for reasons which, as reported to me, seem not to justify his dismissal.

It has been reported to me that Dr. Lorch has taken an action as a private citizen that has met with disapproval by the College authorities, namely, that he has permitted a Negro family to live in his New York apartment, in a housing project about which there has recently been a difference of opinion as to the legality of racial discriminatory regulations.

I want to express the strong opinion to you that a university faculty member has the right to exercise all of the functions that are considered appropriate to an American citizen. If a faculty member is found guilty of a serious infraction of the law, in a court of law, the university is, of course, justified in dismissing him. It is my understanding that Dr. Lorch has not been brought to trial on the charge of any illegal action. Under these circumstances, it seems to me that his dismissal by Pennsylvania State College constitutes a violation of the principle of academic freedom, and that it will surely reflect unfavorably on Pennsylvania State College, unless the action is rectified. I hope accordingly that you will take action immediately to reinstate Dr. Lorch in his university position.

Yours truly,

Linus Pauling:W

cc: Pres. Milton S. Eisenhower

Acting Pres. James P. Milholland

Dr. Lee Lorch

Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Tells him about the proposed new textbook in qualitative analysis for freshmen students. Discusses the possibility of Professor Swift publishing a book in their series. [Letter from Freeman to LP, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
Letter from S. K. Love, Chairman , Division of Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Chemistry, to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that since he forwarded him the drafts that he prepared and the draft by Dr. Larson, he has received two more letters from members of the Executive Committee expressing their opinions, and is forwarding the information to him. [Letter from Love to Emery, May 10, 1950, Letter from Larson to Executive Committee, May 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from Willis R. Whitney to LP RE: States that recently he has been reading biological literature, in particular Scientific American. Says that he visits the Knolls Lab several times of work so he can enjoy the work of others. Asks LP to help him find a Chem. Soc. Article that he wrote in 1940. [Letter from LP to Whitney, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Whitney, Willis R.), #435.1]
Memo from LP to Chuck Newton. RE: Tells Newton that he is considering creating a proposal that Life Insurance Medical Research Fund would find interesting. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.2]
Newspaper Clipping: “Science, Law, Religion, Education, Unite Against Conviction of Bridges, Robertson and Schmidt”, Key, May 22, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: Scrapbooks, 1946-1950: Box #6.005, Folder 5.57]
Newspaper: ‘The Key: Special Edition’ [Filed under LP Newspaper Articles: 1950n.7]
Statement from F.C. Nash & Co. to AHP: Informs her that she has no balance due. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Statement issued by LP about the Harry Bridges case. He states, “The conviction of Harry Bridges is a matter of the gravest concern to every American who believes in just and decent court procedure. The conviction of a man on the testimony of individuals who admit perjury is a violation of basic human rights which would tend, ultimately, to destroy our judiciary system. The Supreme Court will surely reverse this verdict.” The Key Los Angeles, California vol. 1 no. 18. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.2]

May 23

Check from AHP to Bullock’s for $16.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Fashion Cleaners for $11.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Manor Market for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Ray Edwards for $15.69. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Save The Redwood’s League for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from A. R. Todd, University Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to LP RE: Discusses one of the men in his laboratory, H. S., who applied for but was denied a Commonwealth Fellowship. States that he is very qualified and is set on being a par of Beadle’s group in Pasadena so he can work with Mitchell. Inquires If LP is aware of any other fellowships or scholarships that Forrest could apply for so that he can come to Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Todd, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Todd, Alexander), #407.6]
Letter from N. A. Parkinson, Assistant to the Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Thanks LP for agreeing to prepare a review of a book on wave mechanics by P. Gombas. States that the book will be forwarded to him under a separate cover and that they would like to receive the review within three weeks. [Letters from LP to Parkinson, May 19, 1950 and June 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]
Letter from Samuel McIlvanie, Department of Hematology, Institute for Medical Research, University of Louisville, to LP RE: Explains that they do not have the results of the studies on two sickle cell anemic patients. Agrees with LP’s findings that sickling is genetic, since there testing indicates that it runs in families. There is a note in blue ink in the upper left: “Harvey: What is the situation? LP” [Letter form LP to McIlvanie, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
Letter from Willard M. Dow, Program Chairman, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP for the recent lecture he presented, which stirred a great deal of interest in structural theories and prompted many favorable comments. Also writes that they enjoyed meeting him and AHP and hope to visit with them again in the future. [Letter from LP to Dow, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Memo from LP to Florence Chesse RE: Contains corrections for answer sheets to General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
Propositions submitted by Paul S. Farrington: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Swift, Bates, Davidson, Niemann, and Sage. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]

May 24

Check from LP to American Association for the Advancement of Science for $1.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from LP to Washington Youree Hotel for $8.93. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962, Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Inventor agreement with Don Baxter, Inc., RE: Concerns a license of oxypolygelatin to be manufactured by Don Baxter with 5% royalty fees. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
Letter from Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, to LP RE: Informs him that his manuscript will appear in their special issue and gives some suggestions for revision. Provides LP with information about Professor Corson. [Letter from LP to Flanagan, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
Letter from Dr. H. D. Wilde, Humble Oil Company to LP RE: Thanks him for his willingness to give lectures before the Humble Oil & Refining Company. Gives details of the course, and assigns Dr. J. L. Franklin to assist LP in arranging the course. [Letter from LP to Wilde, May 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
Letter from Dr. L.W. Butz, Head, Chemistry Branch, Office of Naval Research to LP RE: Explains that the committee on Review and Formulation of Program (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) is starting to form, lists who has already accepted and some potential names for other committee members. Requests that the Institute write a proposal for LP’s travel expenses for this committee and include a budget. Notifies him that he will be sending him a list of current projects for review. Encloses several copies of suggestions by Dr. R.M. Robertson for the committee’s consideration. Informs him that he will be in Europe and Dr. Ralph Roberts will be filling in as head while he is gone. Includes a copy of a letter from Dr. M.S. Kharasch to Butz accepting the invitation to join the committee on review and formulation and includes a sample proposal for the Institute’s use. [Letter from LP to Roberts July 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.3]
Letter from Dr. Willard Uphaus, Executive Director, Mid-Century Conference for Peace, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives, to Initiating Sponsors RE: Discusses the upcoming Conference and the many delegates who will be in attendance. Asks the sponsors who are unable to attend to send a greeting or message to be read at the Conference. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, RE: Thanks her for sending information on the industrial support in the Department of Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, April 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
Letter from Edward M. Corson, American Institute of Physics, to LP RE: Expresses his gratitude to LP for writing to him. Dr. Corson’s passport was revoked so he was unable to return to his professorship overseas. Discusses his research and asks for LP’s consideration in this matter. [Letter from LP to Corson, May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Institute of Physics, 1938-1990), #10.5]
Letter from Fred M. Garland, Chairman, South Texas Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Thanks LP on the behalf of the South Texas Section of the American Chemical Society for his visit and lecture. Writes that he has recently been appointed chairman of the Department of Chemistry by Dr. Nierman, due to his desire to devote more time to his position as chairman of the division of graduate studies, and they are considering using his General Chemistry textbook at the Texas College of Arts and Industries. Also writes that he enjoyed his article in the Retort regarding the use of hydrogen bomb. [Letter from LP to Garland, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Requests his opinion on applicants from Latin America. Asks if he is interested in having Mathias work principally with him. States that Tschapek has been recommended by Hans Jenny and Carl Sauer. [Letter from LP to Moe May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP asking for consent of one of the inventors of Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute. [follow up letter May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982), Box #13.003, Folder #3.8]
Letter from Louis Finkelstein, Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, to LP RE: Expresses his disappointment that LP’s will be unable to assist them with the Conference. [Letter from LP to Finkelstein, May 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Letter from Morris J. Spivack to LP RE: States that he believes that radioactive potassium (K 40) controls all physical intracellular reactions. States that he is starting a study to discover the cellular correlations of somatic K 40 and inquires about specific matters, including LP’s theory of the “folding” of molecules. Asks LP about the necessary physical effects of radio-active potassium normally occurring in cells. [Letter from LP to Spivack, June 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
Note from Jenne G. Antz, W. K. Kellogg Radiation Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, to LP RE: Discusses the role of the individual citizen in working for world peace and the difficulty of making a difference when the government is ultimately in control. Asks what she can do. [Letter from LP to Antz, May 31, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950), #12.16]
Propositions submitted by Thomas Joseph Connolly: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Sage, Badger, Bates, Frankel, Kirkwood, and Lacey. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]
Propositions submitted by You-Chi Tang: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Sturdivant, C.D. Anderson, LP, Shoemaker, and Swift. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]

May 25

Bill from Bullock’s for $89.84. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Bill from the Athenaeum to LP for $4.80. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Check from AHP to California Institute of Technology Sorenson [Fellowship Fund]. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from Peter Pauling, Caltech, to Albertson Radiation Works for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family: (Family Correspondence: Peter Jeffress Pauling, 1939-1953.), Box #5.041, Folder #41.3]
Letter from Elliott Weyer, Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., RE: Notifies LP of shipments of terramycin hydrochloride and terramycin hydrobromide. [Letter from Weyer to LP, May 4, 1950, and Letter from LP to Weyer, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., 1950, 1969), #70.1]
Letter from Hartford Fire Insurance Company to LP and AHP, RE: Concerns workman’s compensation for employees working on or at the estate, including domestic help. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Insurance Documents 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.3]
Letter from LP to A. G. Bailey, University of New Brunswick Library, RE: Thanks the university and Bailey for the gift of the Memorial Volume of the University of New Brunswick. [Filed under LP Correspodnence: (Toole, Frank J.), #407.8]
Memorandum: Robert B. Corey to LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: The Structure and Properties of Proteins, 1935-1953), Box #6.001, Folder #1.9]

To: Linus Pauling

From: Robert B. Corey

May 25, 1950

Subject: Dimensions of the α-β transformation in proteins

The repeat distance of α-keratin is 5.1 Å. In the transformation to the β form, α-keratin elongates 100 percent, and gives an X-ray repeat of 6.8 Å. (2/3 of 10.2). On supercontraction α-keratin undergoes a reduction of about 30 to 50 percent in its length defending on conditions.

Bob

[Data]

Propositions Submitted by John Latimer Mason: Ph.D. Oral Examination for Professors Sage, Kirkwood, Lacey, McCann, Pauling, and Swift. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Teaching and Advising of Graduate Students by Linus Pauling, 1935-1963.), Box #1.016, Folder #16.2]

May 26

Check from AHP to H.P. Jensen for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Letter from Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses several letters in response to the letter from the Chairman of the President’s Water Resources Policy Commission inviting the ACS to present its views concerning the elements of a sound water resource policy. Asks them to read over all materials carefully and present their opinions. [Letter from Love to Emery, May 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from C. F. Buck, Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Encloses a reimbursement check to for LP’s travel expenses related to his attendance of the Insulin Conference. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, May 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
Letter from Dr. J. L. Franklin, Humble Oil & Refining Company, to LP RE: Offers to be of service in arranging the series of lectures LP will give at Humble Oil & Refining Company. Asks if he would like the class members to have a certain textbook. Asks LP to inform him of his preference for accommodations. [Letter from LP to Franklin, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP confirming that he has permission to put the Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute on the market. [Filed under LP Science: (Scientific War Work – Materials re: the Pauling Oxygen Meter, 1944-1982), Box #13.003, Folder #3.8]
Letter from L.A. DuBridge to LP. RE: Thanks him for his contribution to the program on Associate’s Day. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.2]
Letter from LP to Dean L. T. Coggeshall, University of Chicago, RE: Accepts the invitation to speak at the University of Chicago. Informs Dr. Coggeshall that it will not be necessary for him to arrange accommodations for them. Asks for information regarding the audience, length of time provided, and type of speech. [Letter from Coggeshall to LP, April 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.16]
Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Supports awarding Mathias and Tschapek fellowships. Encourages Mathias to come to CIT because their programs match well with his interests. Includes a sheet of background information on Mathias from his fellowship application. [Letter from Moe to LP May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
Letter from LP to Henry Schuman, Henry Schuman, Inc., Publishers, RE: Accepts the offer to serve as a member of the advisory board for the Life of Science Library. [Letter from Schuman to LP, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4] [Also filed under LP Biographical: (Materials re: LP Organizational Affiliations, 1946-1947, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1960-1982.), Box #5.058, Folder #58.3]
Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Informs that he is pleased with the copy of College Chemistry. Requests that he send copies to everyone listed in the Preface. Points out a mistake in the text. [Letter from Freeman to LP May 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
Letter from Walter M. Boothby, Institute of Physiology, University of Lund, to LP RE: Asks for LP’s assistance in acquiring a Pauling Oxygen Meter. [Letter from LP to Boothby, June 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
Memorandum from LP to Dean Watson, RE: Informs him that he has been invited to give some lectures on the nature of the chemical bond at the Humble Oil Company. Asks for the Dean’s opinion of whether or not it is worthwhile. [Memo from Watson to LP, June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]

May 27

Check from AHP to Market Basket for $24.17. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Mrs. Englund’s Bakery for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from LP to Dakan Engineering Company for $1,000.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from Linus Pauling Jr. to LP. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Pauling Jr. Box #5.037 Folder #37.4]

May 27, 1950

Dear Mom and Pop,

Much time, much news. After getting a rather depressed-sounding letter from Pete a few days ago, we decided to invite him (with considerable misgivings, eg whether his siblings would feel left out, whether his we would be able to do things we want to do together, etc) to go to Europe with us this summer. He talked with Anita this morning (I was at the Hospital) and seemed anxious to go. He will undoubtedly be a problem to us since many of the people we would like to see would prefer to have us by ourselves. But on the other hand Peter is a charming chap, especially when he isn't felling sorry for himself. But the main purpose, and the one I hope we can achieve, is to help him feel more satisfied with the world. Whether taking him to Europe and camping with us, perhaps giving him enough money to go where he wants will help him through this apparently difficult time. I don't know. But I hope so.

I also hope that you won't think we're interfering too much with your upbringing of Peter. For example, we've been thinking off and on of offering to pay his tuition to a place like Severthmore, if he wanted to go there. But we've felt that you might not like our interference. Anyway. I'd like to know what you do think.

Another subject that we've hashed over and over with much greater intensity: what to do with Linie this summer. We have finally decided to leave him with the Chadwicks in Palos Verdes. Margaret Chadwick is not going to work at her school this summer, and apparently is perfectly willing to let her time be occupied by the little character for 2 ½ months. We thought of asking you to take care of him, but decided that you had enough to do with the young problems already on your hands. We decided not to leave him here with my classmate Michener because he would be in actual charge most of the time because his wife works to earn a living, and we feel that in some respect the male of the species is not as satisfactory for the long-term care of a child as the female.

Anyway, this means that for the middle 2 weeks of June Anita and little Linie will be in California, and would like to visit you for awhile if you will be there. It won't be very long, a couple of days, because the purpose of the period is to accustom the infant to the care of his new provider.

With the $10 you sent for Anita's birthday I bought a beautiful serrate-leafed philodendron for $5, a dozen flaming gladioli for $4, and a very nice little Honduras Mahogany bowl with the rest. She was exceedingly pleased with all these things.

Also, as I predicted, we are expecting a newcomer toward the middle of January. A dead-of -winter babe. Anita says that although she is intensely curious about the sex of the fetus, she doesn't care at all. She is very happy that the first turned out male though, because she thinks the older brother is a good thing for siblings to have.

All of which reminds me that I've been rather leaving Linda and Crellin in the lurch. I'll have to get busy and write them some letters. Here it is the 27^th and although we have a present for Linda we haven't sent it yet. And Crellin on June 4^th. If I fail to do anything on time, would you wish them Happy Birthday for me on their respective dates?

I am very sorry to report that our charming little French poodle, Miguette, who was such a good companion for Linie, was killed yesterday out on the road. I came home to find poor Anita weeping. Having her taught us that a dog is a valuable help in bringing up a child, especially a single child. We shall undoubtedly attempt to find another next fall.

We are in the middle of a belated but welcome Spring the daffodils are all over, the tulips are beginning to go, the dogwoods are in their full glory, the irises are just about in full boom, and the peonies are just big fat buds.

I just finished making a beautiful pine table patterned after the dining room table but only 6 feet long to go on our screen porch. We have there also a straw mat to cover the cement floor, and one of these couches that pulls out to make a double bed. Just as soon as we get rid of our spring colds and the nights get warmer, we're going to sleep on the porch.

Next week I have finals in laboratory diagnosis, medicine, and neuropathology. Then I have to decide whether to stay here and study for National Boards, or go to California with Anita.

Please don't tell Pete of our indecisions regarding taking him Anita told him that we'd have to go places alone occasionally, and he agreed but was doubtful whether we really wanted him. So I don't want to make him feel unwelcome.

Much love to all

Linus

May 28

Statement from the Apothecary Shop of the Thatcher Medical Building to LP: Informs him that he has a total of $9.62 due. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bill, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]

May 29

Check from AHP to Checkers Produce for $2.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Check from AHP to Mrs. E.D. Eastman for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Check from AHP to Southern California Symphony Association for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Check from LP to Advertising Displays, Inc. for $24.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Check from LP to Peter Pauling for $125.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]

Letter from Dr. P. W. Selwood, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, to LP RE: States that his deadline for the lecture series is quickly approaching and inquires if LP has reached a decision regarding his participation in the series. [Letter from Selwood to LP, February 24, 1950 and Letter from Lp to Selwood, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.25]
Letter from Elmer A. Benson to LP RE: Discusses the National Guardian and its management problems. [Letter from LP to Benson, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (National Guardian), #283.6]
Letter from Jay Stewart, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society), Ohio State University, to LP RE: Discusses their recently established program of yearly lectures, patterned after the Priestly Lectures at Penn State. Gives a detailed discussion of the new program. States that they believe LP’s views on the field of immunochemistry would be very interesting and invites him to give a lecture between October 22 and November 18 or January 5 and February 28. [Letter from LP to Stewart, June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.3]
Letter from LP to Alden H. Emery, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that in his opinion, the draft prepared by Dr. Larson is not satisfactory because it doesn’t contain any significant statements and LP is in disagreement with its implications. However, he approves of Dr. Love’s draft and only suggests omitting the last sentence. [Letter from Love to Emery, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.1]
Letter from LP to Arthur Linz, Vice-President, Climax Molybdenum Company, RE: Justifies the shortness of their progress report and the work that Caltech has done thus far on the study of molybdenum, in particular, the use of compounds of tungsten in their research. [Letter from Linz to LP, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Climax Molybdenum Company, 1950), #71.3]
Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, RE: Informs him that he will prepare additional material, make a few revisions, and return the manuscript to them by July 1, 1950, Thanks him for the information and advice concerning Dr. Corson. [Letter from Flanagan to LP, May 24, 1950 and Letter from LP to Flanagan, July 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
Letter from LP to Dr. Charles Huggins, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, RE: States that he plans to come to dinner at his house at 6:00 P.M. on June 14, 1950. Mentions that he has written Dr. Coggeshall. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.16]
Letter from LP to Dr. McIlvanie, Department of Hematology, Institute for Medical Research, University of Louisville, RE: Provides the results of Dr. Itano’s study on the nocturnal hemoglobinuria specimens from two patients. [Letter from McIlvanie to LP, May 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
Letter from LP to Dr. Willard M. Dow, United Gas Pipe Line Company, RE: Thanks him for his kind letter and writes that he and AHP enjoyed their visit very much. [Letter from Dow to LP, May 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from LP to Eugene Kalman RE: Agrees to mention his project to Professors Anderson and Millikan. States that they are pretty busy right now and suggests that he write them again. [Letter from Kalman to LP, May 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1950), #200.15]
Letter from LP to Helen M. Daugherty, Secretary, Maud E. Warwick Fund for War Orphans, Inc., RE: Evaluates the two applicants for Maud E. Warwick Fund scholarship, David Dealy and John Preston Murray, based on his meetings with them. Recommends John Preston Murray. [Letters from Daugherty to LP, April 27, 1950 and June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
Letter from LP to Professor E.M. Corson, American Institute of Physics, RE: Says that he will let Corson know if he hears of any appointments. Asks Corson to let him know how things work out. [Letter from Corson to LP, May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (American Institute of Physics, 1938-1990), #10.5]
Letter from LP to William Seifriz, Botanical Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, RE: Provides a detailed critique of Seifriz’ manuscript. [Letters from Seifriz to LP, May 11, 1950 and June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Seifriz, William), #361.5]
Letter from Professor Calvin L. Stevens, Department of Chemistry, Wayne University, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate in the “Frontiers of Chemistry” lecture series presented by the Chemistry Department, in cooperation with the Friends of the Kresge-Hooker Scientific Library, in the second semester of the following school year. States that the lectures will be given by eight notable research chemists and provides the proposed lecture dates. Gives detailed information regarding the lecture series and the lecturers’ participation. [Letter from LP to Stevens, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.7]
Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: Expresses his enthusiasm for the possibility that Swift could give them a book to publish about Qualitative Analysis. [Letters from LP to Freeman, May 22, 1950 and June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: Thanks LP for his comments on the book. Says he regrets that he has not seen it yet. [Letter from LP to Freeman May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP informing him that copies of College Chemistry are being sent to the names in the Preface and will not be charged to his account. Says that 20 copies are being sent to him and will be charged. [Letter from LP to Freeman May 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Informs that there will be a call for answers to problems in College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
Letter from W.H. Freeman to LP RE: Says that it is not improbable that they will have to reprint College Chemistry within six months. Explains that he, therefore, wants all corrections noted beforehand. [Letter from LP to Chesse June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
Pamphlet: “Towards a Mid-Century Conference for Peace,” May 29, 30, 1950. Chicago, Illinois. Auspices of the Committee for Peaceful Alternatives. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
Paper: “A Projected Program,” by Kermit Eby, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
Research Notebook of LP RE: Notes: Linus Pauling memo to self concerning the treatment of viruses, May 29, 1950, Addenda. [Filed under LP Research Notebooks: 40R]

May 30

Check from AHP to Market Basket for $25.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Letter from Erwin Brand, Department of Biochemistry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, to LP RE: Encloses his paper for the Journal of the American Chemical Society and asks for LP’s suggestions. Encloses a copy of a letter from Brand to Marshall Gates, Assistant Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Thanks LP for the pleasant visit in Pasadena. [Letter from LP to Brand June 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
Letter from LP to ED. F. Degering, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, RE: Regretfully informs him that there are not any open positions at the Institute and says that their staff is relatively small. [Letter from Degering to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1950), #98.15]
Letter from Roberto Santamaria, Istituto di Chimica Biologica, Della Universita di Napoli, to LP RE: Asks for a copy of the essay on molecular models because he is doing research in the field of immunology. [Letter from Santamaria to LP, August 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]

May 31

Bill from Jud R. Scholtz, M.D. and Craig Williamson, M.D. to LP for $12.00. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Check from AHP to John Nicoll for $2.20. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Check from AHP to Mrs. England’s Bakery for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
Invoice from A.S. Greene Company to AHP: Tells her she has a balance of $14.58. Handwritten note indicates that it was paid. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Invoice from the Paddock Pool Maintenance Co. to Linda Pauling: Informs her that the pool service for from May 15th - 31st was $13.75. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
Letter from Arthur Miller to LP RE: Asks LP to attend a radio broadcast that will concern the incarceration of two writers cited for contempt. [Letter from LP to Miller, June 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Miller, Arthur), #246.10]
Letter from E. C. Kleiderer, from Executive Director, Research and Control, Lilly Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Requests the names of any staff members in the chemistry or biology departments who were scheduled to retire from LP’s institution this year. Plans to use the information to implement their survey concerning the retirement of university faculty members whose work has been in the fields of chemistry and biology. [Letter from LP to Kleiderer, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Eli Lilly and Company), #111.4]
Letter from Fred J. Allen, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, to LP RE: Provides comments on LP’s book, General Chemistry. States that LP’s book, College Chemistry, came yesterday and he was glad to see that it addressed many of his former complaints. Expresses his deep appreciation for LP’s time and effort in preparing the new text. [Letter from LP to Allen, June 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
Letter from Jack R. Kerridge, Director of Public Information for Youth Argosy, RE: States that Spitzer listed LP as a reference. Youth Argosy requests that LP answer questions about Spitzer. [Letter from LP to the Youth Argosy, June 7, 1950] [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 Dr. E. W. R. Steacie, Director, Division of Chemistry, National Research Council, Canada, RE: States that he is looking forward to making a tour of Canada and speaking before the local sections of the Chemical Institute of Canada. Discusses plans for the tour including potential dates. [Letters from Steacie to LP, May 3, 1950 and June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
Letter from LP to Dr. Norris Brown, RE: Thanks him for his kind letter and writes that both LP and AHP enjoyed the visit and hope to be able to go back for another visit. [Letter from Brown to LP, May 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.2]
Letter from LP to Jenne G. Antz, W. K. Kellogg Radiation Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, RE: States that he understands it can be discouraging that the individual citizen can do little about the great world problems. Tells him not to be too discouraged and encourages him to write to Congressmen, the President, and to make statements in the papers and to friends and acquaintances. [Note from Antz to LP, May 24, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1950), #12.16]
Letter from LP to Joel E. Fisher RE: Tells him that he would send him a reprint of his paper on the compressibility of solids at high pressures when it becomes available. Asks for a copy of Fisher’s paper in this area for use in his later research. [Letter from Fisher to LP, May 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (F: Correspondence, 1950), #128.15]
Letter from LP to Willis R. Whitney RE: States that he was pleased to receive Whitney’s letter and encourages him to write again soon. States that he is glad that Whitney is reading biological literature, especially Scientific American. Tells Whitney that a copy of his 1940 paper will be sent to him under separate cover, along with some papers on related subjects. Inquires if Whitney plans to travel West and says that he should visit AHP and him. [Letter from Whitney to LP, May 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Whitney, Willis R.), #435.1]
Letter from LP to the Committee for Reciprocity Information RE: Protests the high tariff on optical instruments. [Letter from Jarrell to LP, May 10, 1950 and Letter from the Committee to LP, June 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
Letter from Professor Edward Gerjuoy, Department of Physics, University of Southern California, to LP RE: States that he believes that they should have local SSRS meeting and that The Humanists have agreed to let them use their building free of charge. Sets June 23, 1950 as a tentative date for their first meeting and inquires if he will be in attendance. Encloses the latest issue of The Humanists’ monthly bulletin, Looking Forward, May 1950. [Letter from LP to Gerjuoy, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, (Pe-St)), Box #4.014, Folder #14.4]
Letter from Richard L. Kenyon, Associate Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: Inquires if LP would be willing to contribute an article about the academic research man to be included in the second part of the series on the development of the professional chemist and chemical engineer. [Telegram from LP to Kenyon, March 28, 1950 and Letter from LP to Kenyon, June 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]