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September
  • Announcement and invitation: Autumn General Meeting of The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, scheduled for October 26-27 [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Bill for Toll Service and Telegrams from September 17th - October 7th for $7.98. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Bill from Bullock’s for $11.56. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Bill from F.C. Nash & Co. For $27.74. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Chemistry. Sci. Am. 183 (September 1950): 32-35. [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.7]
  • Court Document: “Brief for Appellant”, United States of America, Appellee, against Alger Hiss, Appellant, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, September 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Civil Liberties — House Un-American Activities Committee, 1948-1960. (House Committee on Un-American Activities)), Box #2.040, Folder #40.5]
  • Haurowitz, Felix. “Progress in Biochemistry; A report on Biochemical Problems and on Biochemical Research since 1939.” reviewed by LP. Chemical Engineering. September 1950, 253-254. [Filed under LP Manuscript of Articles: 1950a. 12]
  • LP’s review on the essay titled, “Progress in Biochemistry; A report on Biochemical Problems and on Biochemical Research since 1939.” By Felix Haurowitz. LP reviews the author’s use of references, as well as the ordering of the chapters and the information addressed in the essay.
  • Review of Progress in Biochemistry — A Report on Biochemical Problems and on Biochemical Research Since 1939 by Felix Haurowitz (New York: Interscience Publishers, 1950). Chem. Eng. 57, no. 9 (September 1950): 253-254. [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.8]
  • Structural chemistry in relation to biology and medicine. (Second Bicentennial Science Lecture of the City College Chemistry Alumni Association, New York, December 7, 1949). Baskerville Chemical Journal 1, no. 1 (February 1950): 4-7. Reprinted in: Med. Arts Sci. 4, no. 4 (Fourth Quarter 1950). [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.2]
  • The compressibility of metals. Science 111 (1950): 9. [Filed under LP Publications: 1950p.12]
September 1
  • Bill from John C. Grieve Nursery for $10.86. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Exam: Humble Oil Co., Baytown, Texas. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Grades: LP’s class on “The Chemical Bond” [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Itinerary: Galveston, Humble Oil Company [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Melba Phillips, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to LP RE: General letter with LP’s name handwritten at the top. Discusses the first AAScW national committee meeting of the year on Sept. 9th. Gives the agenda and asks those who are unable to attend to submit reports or suggestions in writing. [Letter from Phillips to LP, August 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.3]
  • Note from Prof. Moore to LP giving his good opinion of the book, College Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Moore September 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
September 2
  • Itinerary: Galveston, Humble Oil Company [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Note from Henri to LP RE: Tells him that a guest at a recent symposium informed him that the lawyer for Sidney Weinbaum was a Communist and that he would like to withdraw his support for the trial. [Letter from LP, September 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Weinbaum, Sidney, 1950), #433.5] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
  • Statement from LP to the Mira Loma Mutual Water Co.: Provides them with the water meter readings for his property, corresponding to a total bill of $13.02. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
September 3
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Itinerary: Leave Galveston at 6:40 AM, arrive in Chicago at 1:50 PM; stay at Stevens Hotel [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
September 4
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Note from Martin E. [asks to remain anonymous] to LP RE: Sends a check for $25 and asks that his name not used publicly in the efforts for the Sidney Weinbaum trial. [Letter from LP to Soroker, July 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Weinbaum, Sidney, 1950), #433.5] [Also filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.006]
September 5
  • Bill from Herbert A. Whipple, D.D.S. to LP for $10.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bill, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Bill from T.W. Mather Co. for $20.54. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago; luncheon meeting [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Charles Allen Thomas, Chairman Board of Directors, and Ernest H. Volwiler, President, American Chemical Society, to The President, United States of America, RE: Writes that the Board of Directors and the Council of the American Chemical Society has unanimously passed a resolution to form a committee to cooperate with the national government in establishing a program for the proper training and use of scientific personnel in the time of national emergency. [Letter from Emery to Board of Directors, September 29, 1950, Letter from Clark to Emery, September 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from John B. Thompson to LP. RE: Informs him of his worry about the House of Representatives passing the Wood Bill. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups) Box #4.011 Folder #11.1]
  • Letter from John B. Thompson, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives, to LP RE: Expresses their opposition to the passage of theWood and McCarran Bills. Suggests that they jointly initiate a letter to several hundred prominent Americans, asking them to sign a letter that will be sent to President Truman urging him to veto the bills. States that Professor Robert Morss Lovett and Bishop W. J. Walls, and he have prepared the enclosed statement and cover letter. Asks LP to sign his name as one of the initiators of the letter. Gives the names of a few other people that they are asking to sign as an initiator. Asks LP to return the enclosed card and wire him if he agrees with the letter. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
  • Memo from Robert Dawson Agency to LP RE: Statement of LP’s General Insurance Policy of August 8, 1950. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Insurance Documents, 1922-1992), Box #4.040, Folder #40.2]
  • Pamphlet: La Cathedrale D’Albi. [Filed under LP Travel Box 1.009 File 9.4]
September 6  (Chicago, IL)
  • Abstract: Principles Determining the Structure of Intermetallic Compounds, Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, Illinois, September 6, 1950. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.20]
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Itinerary: Leave Chicago at 3:45 PM, arrive in Los Angeles at 8:55 PM [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Arthur Cherkin, Vice President and Director of Research, Don Baxter, Inc to Major Hinton J. Baker, Brooke General Hospital, cc: LP RE: Says they are pleased to learn they are preparing to start the evaluation of oxypolygelatin in humans and have shipped seven cases as requested to Colonel Pulaski. Look forward to learn of the results and requests a few weeks’ notice before oxypolygelatin is required. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from David Harker, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, to LP RE: Tells LP how he obtained funds to study the atomic arrangement in a crystalline protein. Discusses his proposal and research steps. [Letter from LP to Harker, October 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harker, David), #151.10]
  • Memo from R.B. Gilmore to LP RE: Informs him that Cal Tech has received their check for LP and Corey’s grant-in-aid and outlines how the money has been appropriated. [Letter from LP to Price July 27, 1950, Letter from Fuhr to LP January 12, 1951] [Filed under LP Science: (United States Public Health Service: “X-Ray Diffraction Investigations of the Structure of Protein Molecules”, grant RG 1987, [changed to H-2143 (Chemistry 1950)], 1948-1958), Box #14.041, Folder #41.1]
September 7
  • Check from AHP to J.W Robinson Company for $118.76. [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 J.W. Robinson Company for $65.71. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Encloses a copy of Clinical Use of Radioactive Isotopes, compliments of the publisher. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
  • Letter from Executive Secretary, Gates and Crellin Laboratories, to Jack Tar, Court Hotel, Galveston, Texas. RE: Informs them that two pieces of mail sent to LP at the hotel never reached him. Asks that they return any mail that they have to the Institute. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Letter from Frederic Joliot-Curie, President, Committee of the World Congress of the Defenders of Peace, to LP RE: Regrets that LP was unable to attend the Prague meeting of the Bureau of the Defenders of Peace. Encloses the results of their deliberations. Asks for LP’s thoughts on the most effective means of easing international tensions in an effort to establish world peace. Discusses the possibility of meeting in November at the World Congress in London. States that he would like to personally converse with LP about these matters. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups (Wo-Yo)), Box #4.017, Folder #17.5]
  • Letter from LP to Henri RE: Returns the $50 that he sent in support of Sidney Weinbaum. Tells him that Sidney had lost his job and the support of the Institute so the lawyer he had was the only one that he could truly afford. States that the lawyer has done an excellent job presenting the facts and not clouding the issues by introducing extraneous matter. [Letter from Henri to LP, September 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Weinbaum, Sidney, 1950), #433.5]
  • Letter from Robert L. Clark, Director, Manpower Office, Executive Office of the President, National Security Resources Board, to Dr. Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that it was suggested, in the event of a large scale mobilization, that highly trained chemists would only be inducted into the military if the military has a need of their specific occupation. However, due to this deviation from traditional methods of inducting military personnel, several questions are raised and requests the opinions of the chemistry profession. [Letter from Thomas and Volwiler to the President, September 5, 1950, Letter from Emery to Clark, September 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Describes recent correspondence with Mr. Nanjo of Kyoritsu Publishing Company concerning a proposed new printing of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Discusses issues with a reprinting of the book. [Letter from LP to Reynolds August 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
  • Note from R. P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, to Gilford W. Remington, cc LP RE: Explains the situation surrounding his application and states that they should make a more in-depth inquiry into where the missing application might be located. [Note from Mitra to Remington, September 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
  • Note from R. P. Mitra, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, to LP RE: tells LP about the letter that he received from Mr. Gilford W. Remington stating that they haven’t received his application. [Note from Mitra to LP, September 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
September 8
  • Check from AHP to Mrs. Vera Isnow 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 Sid Robinson’s for $9.29. [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 Pacific R.R. for $31.47. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Itinerary: ACS meeting in Chicago [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.001, Folder 1.8]
  • Letter from Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to LP RE: Asks LP for a reference for a position of Editor of American Lectures in Inorganic Chemistry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
  • Letter from Kermit Eby and John B. Thompson, co-chairmen for the Mid-Century Conference for Peace, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives to Officers and the Executive Board. The Committee for Peaceful Alternatives is calling an all-day meeting September 27, 1950 to meet w/ President Truman and/or Secretary of State Acheson. They ask that all officers and board members be present for the meeting. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups) Box #4.011 Folder #11.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. George C. Griffith, Professor of Medicine, Coordinator of Teaching Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, University of Southern California, RE: States that he looks forward to seeing him and presenting his talk on Molecular Medicine on October 14,1950. Tells him that it is likely that he will stay throughout the afternoon and mentions that he might attend the morning session. [Letter from Griffith to LP, August 17, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.22]
  • Letter from LP to Garnet T. Page, General Manager, Chemical Institute of Canada, RE: States that it was a pleasure to see him in Chicago. Relates his travel plans as requested. [Letters from Page to LP, August 17, 1950, August 18, 1950, and September 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.24]
  • Letter from LP to I. Arthur Mirsky, Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Investigation, RE: Informs him that he read the manuscript and that it is ready for publication. Expresses his disappointment that the authors failed to refer to his paper on the nature of sickle cell anemia. [Letter from Mirsky to LP, August 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
  • Letter from LP to Jose R. Velasco, Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology, University of the Philippines, RE: Tells him that there is no reason to change the symbols for the spins of electrons and that the numbers that he has currently assigned to ethyl alcohol and acetaldehyde are exactly the same as those that are usually assigned. [Letters from Velasco to LP, August 2, 1950 and September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1950), #427.10]
  • Letter from LP to Kosuke Ohki, Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, University of Kyushu, RE: Gives him permission to use the translation of his radio talk, “Molecular Architecture and Medical Progress,” in the new magazine. States that it may also be necessary for him to obtain the permission of the publishers of the volume in which this radio talk appeared and asks Ohki to write them directly about this matter. [Letter from Ohki to LP, August 15, 1950 and November 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12]
  • Letter from LP to Ralph Hultgren, Division of Mineral Technology, University of California, Berkeley, RE: Thanks him for his letter about the heat of formation of AuAl2. Suggests that Prof. Hultgren seek support from Office of Naval Research (ONR) for his research project. [Letter from Hultgren to LP, August 16, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Hultgren, Ralph), #163.3]
  • Letter from LP to Sir John Lennard-Jones, University of Cambridge, RE: Informs him that Peter has decided to continue his studies at the University of London. States that he looks forward to reading his work on lone pairs in the water molecule and expresses his interest in this topic. [Letter from Lennard-Jones to LP, August 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Lennard-Jones, John E.), #215.4]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Confirms the revision of the book, Introductory Quantitative Analysis [Letter from Freeman to LP, August 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W. H. Freeman and Company, 1950), #439.8]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Encloses a letter from Prof. Moore regarding College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from LP to W. H. Freeman RE: Expresses thanks for his letter and the enclosed list of suggestions for College Chemistry from a critic. [Letter from Freeman to LP August 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from LP to W. J. Hanson, Southern California Section, American Chemical Society, RE: Agrees to give a lecture on January 5, 1951. Inquires if it is okay if he waits a month or two to decide on a topic. [Letters from Hanson to LP, August 24, 1950, September 12, 1950, and November 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Speechs: 1951s.1]
  • Letter from LP to W. S. Fyfe, University of Otago, RE: Grants Fyfe permission to make use of a graph from The Nature of the Chemical Bond in his paper on isomorphism. [Letter from Fyfe to LP August 14, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Walter Moore RE: Thanks him for his letter and comments on College Chemistry. [Note from Moore to LP September 1, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from Robyn Hasty, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP RE: Encloses the latest batch of yellow slips for General Chemistry and College Chemistry. States that all of the comments were so favorable and pleasant that she did not have to cut off the tops of the slips. [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Asks for LP’s comments on the enclosed manuscript entitled, “Temperature and Properties of Matter,” by Antonoff and Urmanczy. [LP’s Referee Comments, September 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
  • Memo from Don M. Yost to David Shoemaker, cc. LP RE: Makes the transfer of his induction furnace official. States that he will be happy to help if they need it. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Memo from LP to David Shoemaker RE: Informs him that Professor Yost has turned over to them his furnace for making alloys. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Memo from Professor Kermit Eby and Dean John B. Thompson, Co- Chairmen, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives, to Officers and Executive Board, Committee for Peaceful Alternatives, RE: Asks them to indicate their support of the petition that will be presented to Mr. Trygve Lie and the U.N. on the enclosed sheet. Calls an emergency all-day meeting of the Executive Board for September 27th and mentions an interview with Mr. Trygve Lie or his assistant on September 28th. Asks them to immediately notify them whether or not they will attend the meeting and to provide their thoughts on the matter if they are not able to be at the meeting. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups. (Co-Ev)), Box #4.011, Folder #11.1]
September 9
  • Minutes - National Committee, AAScW Gives discussion notes for multiple topics brought up at meeting, notes were taken and prepared by Mr. Coleman for the Secretary. LP Peace: Box 3.016, Folder 16.2
  • Bill from Myrtle Vencil for $132.39. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • 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 K. Nakamura for $71.35. [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 Ibert Mellen to LP RE: Telling LP about his book, “Industrial Solvent,” and questioning surrounding his structural drawings, especially his sketch of the benzene molecule. Asks for LP’s opinion and comments on the drawings and the book. [Letter from LP to Mellen, September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1950), #256.1]
  • Letter from W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, to LP RE: States that they have received the book by A. Travers and inquires if LP would be willing to prepare a brief review for inclusion in the Journal. [Letter from LP to Noyes, September 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a.1]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Hybridization in P”, September 9, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.20]
September 10
  • Letter from San-ichiro Mizushima, Chemical Institute, Tokyo University, to LP RE: Tells him of his invitation to participate in a symposium on “Bond Energies, Force Constants and Bond Distances” and asks if he can visit LP’s laboratory of structural chemistry. [Letter from LP to Mizushima, September 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mizushima, S.), #248.6]
  • Letter from Terry Spitzer (Mrs. Ralph Spitzer) to Melba Phillips, RE: Ralph Spitzer’s arrest by Dutch Police while he was attempting to board a ship for England. Terry requests that Melba contact the Civil Liberties Union, Civil Rights Congress and any other organization she can think of. (P.S. contact LP at Caltech also Fed. Am. Sc.) [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Manuscript Notes re: structures of NaCd2, AuAl2, CaSi2, CuAl2, Al2Pt, Ga2Au, PtSn2 and Li3Bi, September 10, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1950-1955), Box #5.003, Folder #3.8]
  • Note from Fred Stitt to LP RE: Explains the delay in his response to LP’s letter about Weinbaum’s trial. Encloses a contribution to aid in paying for his defense. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Stern, Kurt G.), #368.2 and LP Correspondence: (Weinbaum, Sidney, 1950), #433.5]
September 11
  • Check from AHP to Liebergs for $64.77. [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. Penni Hedberg for $24.35. [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. Vera Isnow for $15.00. [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 Payne Thomas to Prof. Neimann, cc. LP RE: Invites him to take the position as editor of American Lectures in Organic Chemistry, as suggested by LP. Includes details about the position works, as well as duties. (Letter same as the one addressed to Prof. Wilson on same date) [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Niemann, Carl), #277.5]
  • Letter from Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, to E. Bright Wilson, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, cc. LP RE: States that, at the suggestion of LP, they would like to invite Wilson to become the Editor of American Lectures in Physical Chemistry. Provides detailed information about the series and job responsibilities. [Letter from Wilson to Thomas, September 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilson, E. Bright, (Jr.)), #438.5]
September 12
  • Credit card invoice from M.A. Schafer to LP for $1.35. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Letter from Dr. David E. Green, Institute for Enzyme Research, University of Wisconsin, to LP RE: States that they hope LP can spend a day with them in Madison to talk about his work. Informs LP that the lectures are sponsored by the Heart Training Institute and carry an honorarium of $150. [Letter from LP to Green, October 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.26]
  • Letter from Emily Greene Balch, Prof. Zechariah Chaffee, Jr., Dr. Mark A. Dawber, Prof. Robert Morss Lovett, Dr. Thomas Mann, LP, Dean Joohn B. Thomspn, and Bishop W.J. Walls, The University of Chicago Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, to unknown recipient, RE: Announces that a dangerous situation has begun in the U.S. with the passage of the Wood Bill and the threat of the passage of the McCarran Bill by the Senate. Lists the groups which have denounced this legislation. Tells them that they should appeal to the President to use his power of veto. Ask them to sign the enclosed open letter to President Truman and write to Truman, expressing their opinion on the issue. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]
  • Letter from Frederick G. Sawyer, Air and Water Pollution Research, Stanford Research Institute, to LP RE: Invites LP to participate as consultant at the next meeting of the Smog Consultant’s Board September 26. [Letter from LP to Sawyer, September 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Stanford Research Institute), #376.7]
  • Letter from LP to E. W. D. Huffman, Huffman Microanalytical Laboratories, RE: Discusses the issue of sending some samples of crystalline organic materials for analysis with great accuracy. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
  • Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Agrees with the suggestion of a straight royalty of 10 percent on sales of the new printing of The Nature of the Chemical Bond by Kyoritsu Publishing. Mentions the preparation of a new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from Reynolds to LP August 7, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.2]
  • Letter from Thomas P. Singer, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Western Reserve University, to LP RE: Asks him to criticize his manuscripts on reversible inactivation of L-amino acid oxidase. Asks some questions concerning relationships between chemicals. [Letter from LP to Singer, September 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
  • Letter from W. J. Hanson, Southern California Section, American Chemical Society, to LP RE: Informs LP that he can wait until December 1st to give them a topic. Discusses other materials that LP will need to send them. [Letter from LP to Hanson, September 8, 1950 and Letter from Hanson to LP, September 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.1]
September 13
  • Bill from Robert I. Boyd, M.D. to LP for $5.00. Handwritten notes regarding the doctors at the bottom. [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 $4.80. [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 Sue Perry for $6.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Letter from LP to Charles C. Thomas RE: Suggests that Charles Coryell be asked to serve as the editor of American Lectures in Inorganic Chemistry. [Letters from Thomas to LP, September 8, 1950 and September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Coryell, Charles D.), #68.2 and LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1950), #410.15]
  • Letter from LP to Dennis Flanagan, Managing Editor, Scientific American, RE: States that he is pleased with the article in the issue of Scientific American. [Letter from Flanagan to LP, August 22, 1950 and Letter from LP to Flanagan, September 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
  • Letter from LP to Emanuel Bresler, New York University-Bellevue Medical Center, RE: Tells Bresler that he has no specific research question in mind and asks Bresler to devise a program that appeals to him. States that they will discuss this more after he arrives in Pasadena. [Letter from Bresler to LP, August 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Burch, George E.), #33.8]
  • Letter from Thomas A. Wilson, The Spool Cotton Company Research Laboratories, to LP RE: Informs LP of his data on the structure of manganese. Encloses a data sheet with the letter. [Letters from LP to Wilson, August 8, 1950 and September 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1950), #443.18]
  • Manuscript, Typescript, Correspondence: Chemistry in the Twentieth Century, September 13, 1950. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1950a.7]
  • Note from Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Discusses the issue of being awarded a fellowship in the United Kingdom. Includes a statement of his proposed activity. [Letter from LP to Mislow, September 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
  • Referee Comments by LP RE: Provides his comments on a manuscript entitled, “Temperature and Properties of Matter,” by Antonoff and Urmanczy. [Letter from Noyes to LP, September 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Journal of the American Chemical Society), #191.1]
September 14
  • Check from AHP to Cash [Simon Levi Company] for $5.78. [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 Liebergs for $43.67. [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 Robert L. Clark, Director, Manpower Office, National Security Resource Board, Executive Office of the President, RE: Writes that his letter arrived after their Committee on Liaison with the Department of Defense had already met, but they will meet again on September 26 and discuss his suggestion and the questions he sent. [Letter from Clark to Emery, September 7, 1950, Letter from Clark to Thomas, September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Melba Phillips, Secretary of American Association of Scientific Workers to LP, RE: enclosing a letter and notes that minutes of the Saturday meeting are being typed and will reach LP soon. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
September 15
  • Bill from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California to LP for $6.18. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bill, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses a draft of the minutes of the recent meeting of the Board of Directors and asks for votes on whether NP 1 and NP 2 should be omitted from being printed on the enclosed ballot. [Letter from Ott to Emery, September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from E. Bright Wilson, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, to Payne Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, cc. LP RE: Declines the job offer of the editorship because he does not have enough time. [Letters from Thomas to LP, September 11, 1950 and September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Wilson, E. Bright, (Jr.)), #438.5]
  • Letter from Robyn Hasty, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP RE: Encloses a letter from Aguilar concerning the General Chemistry revision which Freeman asked her to send to LP. Asks LP to return the letter at his convenience. Handwritten note: “Returned this 11/2/50.” [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from Robyn Hasty, W. H. Freeman & Co., to LP RE: Returns a letter from W. J. Moore which LP sent to Mr. Freeman. Informs that it has been recorded in their files. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: States that he told Winstein and Geissman to contact LP when they are ready to discuss the nature of their proposed organic books, but that they will not begin work on the text until after February, 1951. Reminds LP to write a note to Olson about the revision and says that he wants to know LP’s decision about a publication date for the revised General Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Olson, September 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from W. H. Freeman to Professor San-ichiro Mizushima, Tokyo University, RE: Replies to Mizushima’s letter to Kudlacik. Says he is pleased to send his regards to LP. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Statement of credit card purchases from the Standard Oil Company of California to LP for $3.70. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
September 16
  • Bill from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to LP for $22.26. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Check from AHP to Clarks for $6.42. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
September 17
  • Check from AHP to Manor Meat 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]
  • Letter from Jane Oppenheimer, Osborn Zoological Laboratory, Yale University, to LP RE: Tells LP that she is excited to be coming to the west. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (O: Correspondence, 1950), #300.12]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Hybrid Bond Orbitals” September 17, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.21]
September 18
  • Check from AHP to Southern California Edison Company for $20.90. [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 Warren Jones for $144.60. [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 Chelsea O. Inman to LP. RE: Informs him that his son Jack was accepted at Harvard University for post-graduate work. Asks LP to write a letter to Selective Service Board referring Jack’s studies with him so that they could apply for the draft deferment. [LP’s reply October 6, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: ( I: Correspondence, 1950) #185.11]
  • Letter from David C. Crockett, Administrative Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Informs him that many members of the Scientific Advisory Committee have a conflict with December 1and 2, requests to know if November 24 and 25 would work. [Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP August 25, 1950, Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP September 25, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from James C. O’Brien, Director, National Scientific Register, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that it has become necessary to speed up the plans to complete the National Scientific Register and requests the help of the American Chemical Society’s local sections. [Letter from Emery to Gentlemen, September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
September 19
  • Check from AHP to Ray K. Nakamura for $70.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Handwritten note from W. H. Wooster to LP, RE: Informs him of the situation of Ralph Spitzer. Would like to help him. [Letter from LP Biographical: Political Issues: (Ralph Spitzer) Box # 2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Letter from E. K. Narayanan, Junior Scientific Officer, Division of Biochemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, Poona, India, to Dr. JL Oncley, Department of Physical Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, [forwarded to LP] RE: Requests more information about the preparation and properties of the oxypolygel. [Letter from JL Oncley to LP October 18, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Oxypolygelatin Blood Plasma Substitute, 1945-1951), Box #6.003, Folder #3.2]
  • Letter from Emil Ott, Director of Research, Hercules Powder Company, to Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, RE: Suggests clarifying Item 6, regarding the present Board Committee on Financing ACS Publications is to be absorbed into the Board Standing Committee on Publications. [Letter from Emery to Board of Directors, September 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Ira M. Freeman, Department of Natural Sciences, UNESCO, to LP RE: Inquires about the status of the report on “The Role of Chemistry in Education” which LP has agreed to write. [Letter from LP to Freeman, September 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)), #420.2]
  • Letter from J. Russell Bright, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Wayne University, to LP RE: States that he was pleased to learn that LP accepted their invitation to participate in the “Frontiers in Chemistry” lecture series. Tells LP that they have scheduled his talk for Monday, April 16, 1951. On behalf of Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr., Director of Research at Parke, Davis Co., invites LP to visit their laboratories on Tuesday, April 17. As the Chairman of the Detroit Section of the ACS, Dr. Russell invites LP to lecture before the local section on Tuesday evening. [Letter from LP to Stevens, June 7, 1951 and Letter from Wulf to Bright, December 8, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.7]
  • Letter from Jay Stewart, President, Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemistry Society), Ohio State University, to LP RE: Discusses their difficulty seeing each other at the Chicago ACS meeting and states that their first visit will have to be when LP comes to Ohio State University. Inquires about LP’s manuscript, in particular, if it will include illustrations and appropriate types. [Letter from Stewart to LP, October 25, 1950 and Letter from LP to Stewart, November 30, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.3]
  • Letter from Jose R. Velasco, Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology, to LP RE: Apologizes for not being clear in his other letter and states that he is convinced that the concept of oxidation as a removal of electron from an atom is not tenable. Handwritten note: “I should have said clockwise spin.” and on page two “i.e. counter clockwise spin”. [Letters from LP to Velasco, September 8, 1950 and November 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (V: Correspondence, 1950), #427.10]
  • Letter from Paul Emmett, Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, to LP. RE: Asks if he could be the speaker at the Pittsburgh Chemists Club in the future. [Letter from LP September 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Emmett, Paul) #109.1]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, to LP RE: Asks for the source or time of Franklin’s quotation as it appears in the first chapter of College Chemistry. [Letter from LP to Loeb, January 3, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1951), #230.17]
  • Letter from Robert L. Clark, Director, Manpower Office, Executive Office of the President, National Security Resources Board, to Charles Allen Thomas, Chairman, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that he received a copy of the telegram to the President and his office, the NSRB, is the government agency designed to ascertain the appropriate policies are developed for the administration of the defense effort. The problem of technical manpower is a problem requiring immediate attention and they would welcome the opinions of the American Chemical Society. Also writes that they also requested the assistance of the American Institute of Physics, the Engineers Joint Council, and the National Research Council, all of who responded enthusiastically and therefore the ACS’ proposal to invite other scientific societies to cooperate will receive a favorable response from these organizations. [Letter from Emery to Clark, September 14, 1950, Letter from Emery to Gentlemen, September 20, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
September 20
  • Check from AHP to A.C. Vroman for $12.94. [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 Adohr Milk Farms for $14.69. [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 Athenaeum for $4.80. [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 Bullocks for $6.47. [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 California Institute of Technology for $24.56. [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 F.C. Nash and Company for $33.94. [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 Herbert A. Whipple 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 John C. Grieve Nursery for $10.86. [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 for $17.68. [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 $7.25. [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 Richfield Oil Corporation for $3.86. [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 of California for $6.18. [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 $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]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Gentlemen, National Scientific and Engineering Societies, RE: Writes of the importance of conserving technical manpower in a war situation and their belief that the science and technological profession should present a united front on the matter. However, the ACS feels that at this time, a joint meeting of scientific and engineering societies will not be productive, but one will be called in the future. [Letter from Clark to Thomas, September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from LP to Axel Olson, Department of Chemistry, University of California at Berkeley, RE: States that he is glad to know that Olson and two of his colleagues are beginning the revision of their book on Quantitative Analysis. Inquires if Olson has any suggestions for improving General Chemistry or College Chemistry. [Letter from Freeman to LP, September 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Books: 1947b6.2]
  • Letter from LP to Frederick G. Sawyer, Air and Water Pollution Research, Stanford Research Institute, RE: Accepts the invitation to attend the dinner and conference of the Smog Consultants Board on September 26. Does not present suggested items for discussion at this time. [Letter from Sawyer to LP, September 12, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Stanford Research Institute), #376.7]
  • Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation RE: Discusses the situation of Hans Zinsser, clarifying Zinsser’s letter in regards to his re-appointment. [Letter from Moe to LP September 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
  • Letter from LP to Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Says that the statement looks fine and that he would be willing to write a letter of recommendation. [Note from Mislow to LP, September 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
  • Letter from LP to Mizushima, Chemical Institute, Tokyo University, RE: Explains that he may visit his Laboratory after the September symposium and that he and his colleagues have discussed Mizushima’s published papers. [Letter from Mizushima to LP, September 10, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mizushima, S.), #248.6]
  • List of National Scientific and Engineering Societies to which the letter is distributed to. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Manuscript Notes: “Theory of Atomic Radii”, September 20, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Manuscript Notes by Linus Pauling re: Chemical Bonds, 1944-1953), Box #3.005, Folder #5.22]
  • Memo from LP to David Shoemaker RE: Asks Shoemaker to request that Mrs. Arp make a model of Co2Al9 and U6Fe. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Shoemaker, David P.), #363.3]
  • Memo from Robert J. Havighurst to the Officers and Executive Board about the Executive Board Meeting on Sept 27th and 28th. The meeting will be divided into three sections: the formulation of the statement of their platform and program, a discussion and solution of organizational problems, and the visit to the United Nations with their statement and petitions. [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups) Box #4.011 Folder #11.1]
  • Note from Evalyn Barrett to LP RE: Concerns the doctor walk-out at Varsovia Hospital. Inquires if LP has any information about this matter and what they should do. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1950), #37.17]
  • Receipt from the Union Oil Company of California to LP for $19.21. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
September 21
September 22
September 25
  • Bill from Athenaeum to LP for $7.59. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Bill from Herbert A. Whipple, D.D.S. to Crellin Pauling for $5.00. 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]
  • Bill from Herbert A. Whipple, D.D.S. to Linda Pauling for $5.00. 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]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society to Dr. Emil Ott, Chairman, Committee on Financing ACS Publications, cc: LP RE: Seeks to clarify the minutes from the Board of Directors meeting, states that the minutes do correspond to one suggestion made by Ott in one of his letters, that of absorbing the committee on finance into the standing committee on publications, but explains that nothing in the minutes suggest that the members of the committee are going to immediately belong to the standing committee, states that he does not want to change the minutes to read that until he gets permission from Chairman Thomas. [Letter from Ott to Emery October 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society to the Committee on Financing ACS Publications RE: Attaches letters from Harvey Mack to President Volwiler and E.J. Crane in which Mack suggests an endowment fund be set up to help finance Chemical Abstracts. Discusses why he sent them copies of these letters. Includes the copies of the letters. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1944-1949), Box #14.009, Folder #9.4]
  • Letter from David C. Crockett, Administrative Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Expresses regret that he will not be able to participate in the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting in November, tells him why they had to change from the original date, and invites him to attend even part of the meeting if possible. Handwritten note in top right corner: “Cancelled.” [Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP September 18, 1950, Letter from LP to Mr. Crockett September 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from Ernst Leva to LP RE: Encloses his articles about lipid substance in enzymatic reactions, and asks for LP’s comments. LP’s handwritten note at the top of the letter:”TO C. N. Dear Carl: Does this seem to you to have value? Should he be encouraged to submit it for publication? Where? Linus” . CN’s reply notes also attached:” I do not believe that this material should be published - too little work, too much conjecture.” [Letter from LP to Leva, October 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1950), #230.16]
  • Letter from Melba Phillips to LP, RE: Gives details regarding Mr. Spitzer’s arrest by the Dutch and the facts about his passport. Phillips asks LP if he would like to have a copy of the statement by Spitzer that was made in New York that morning. Phillips outlines the possible action to be taken by the AAScW and asks for LP’s approval. Handwritten note in the margin “I shall see that you get a copy,” relating to the copy of the statement by Spitzer. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Letter from William Cochran, Crystallographic Laboratory, Cavendish Laboratory, to LP RE: States that he just received notification that he will definitely be going to Pepinsky’s laboratories sometime in December so he will be unable to spend any time in LP’s laboratory. States that he would still like to visit LP towards the end of his stay in the U.S. and inquires when would be the best time for LP. [Letter from LP to Cochran, October 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1950), #74.18]
  • Letter from Yoshio Nishina to LP RE: Apologizes for not writing for some time. Relates the recent happenings in his life. [Letter from LP to Nishina, October 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
  • Telegram (copy) sent to R. A. Millikan RE: Concerns Dr. C. Y. Chao’s detainment by U.S. authorities at Yokohama. Asks him to take immediate measure on grounds of friendship and fellow scientist for his release. States that his friends and family in Nanking are very anxious for his safe return home. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
September 26
  • Letter from LP to David C. Crockett, Administrative Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital RE: Confirms that November 24 and 25 is not a satisfactory time for him to take part in the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting but that either December 1 and 2 or December 15 and 16 would be. [Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP September 25, 1950, Letter from Dr. Bauer to LP September 27, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from LP to Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, RE: Responds to the suggestions that Mislow made on quartz. Tells Mislow that he has written a letter of recommendation for his application for a Fulbright grant. [Note from Mislow to LP, September 29, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
  • Letter from Richard L. Kenyon, Associate Editor, Chemical and Engineering News, to LP RE: States that they look forward to receiving LP’s article on “The Academic Research Man.” Discusses his travel plans and gives directions regarding mailing the finished article. [Letters from Kenyon to LP, August 31, 1950 and October 13, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Chemical and Engineering News), #70.3]
  • Letter from Theoda Johnson to LP RE: Thanks him for another correction to College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.2]
  • Letter from Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, to LP RE: Informs that he is sending LP copies of the unauthorized Japanese printings of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Says he is pleased with LP’s progress of the new edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from LP to Reynolds October 5, 1960] [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.2]
  • Letter from the Dean of the Faculty to all members of the faculty. RE: Asks them to send in any governmental boards, committees, or other organizations with which they have served as well as other contributions to the national defense. [Memo from LP to Dean Watson, September 28, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]
  • Notes handwritten by LP RE: The Nature of the Chemical Bond, Pauling and Schomaker. Outlines his September 26, 1950 lecture and associated problems. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b6.3]
  • Notes on “Products of Combustion” [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: smog in Los Angeles County, 1949-1956), Box #10.007, Folder #7.1]
  • Telegram from Tzu Ching Huang to LP RE: Tells him that C. Y. Chao was detained by SCAP Japan for no reason and asks for LP’s help in this matter. [Note from Huang to LP, December 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1950), #166.1]
September 27
  • Bill from the Apothecary Shop of the Thatcher Medical Building to LP for $1.30. Handwritten note: “Pd.” [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962.), Box #4.060, Folder #60.1]
  • Letter from Dr. P. W. Selwood, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, to LP RE: Asks LP to send him a typewritten outline or summary of his lecture, including bibliographic references. States that if it arrives at least two weeks prior to the lecture, he can have it mimeographed so that copies can be given to the audience. Discusses the setup and format of the lecture. Invites LP and guests of his choosing to attend a small dinner preceding the lecture. Offers to make hotel reservations for LP. Encloses an announcement for this year’s lecture series. [Letter from LP to Selwood, June 13, 1950, October 16, 1950, and October 23, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.25]
  • Letter from Dr. Walter Bauer, Committee on Reserach, Massachusetts General Hospital to LP RE: Regrets that the date of the meeting of the Advisory Committee had to be changed. Explains that they are normally held the first weekend in December. [Letter from LP to Mr. Crockett September 26, 1950, Letter from Mr. Crockett to LP November 15, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Massachusetts General Hospital - Scientific Advisory Committee, 1949-1957), Box #15.008, Folder #8.2]
  • Letter from Jim Stack, American Chemical Society News Service, to LP RE: Encloses an advanced copy of an article by Pageant magazine that mentioned LP, in case he did not receive a copy. [Letter from LP to Stack, October 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Ralph Spitzer to the Editor of The New York Times, RE: Takes the opportunity to correct the information presented in the Times. Spitzer recalls his ordeal in Holland and notes that he is protesting the incident both as an individual and as a scientist. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Letter from T. H. Davies, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, to LP RE: States that he plans to complete and send him a report on the operations of the Bulletin in the past year. Encloses a draft of an appeal letter against the super bomb. [Letter from LP to Davies, October 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Peace: (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1948-1964), Box #3.016, Folder #16.3]
  • Report of the Trustees of the Ford Foundation. [Filed under LP Science: (Ford Foundation, 1949-1972), Box #14.012, Folder #12.1]
September 28
  • Article: “Book Reviews” Printed in Science. [Filed under LP Science: (Research on Biological Specificity, 1973-1996), Box #8.002, Folder #2.6]
  • Check from LP to Department of Motor Vehicles for $15.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1948-November 1950; 1960-1962), Box #4.019, Folder #19.2]
  • Handwritten note from Ralph Spitzer to LP, RE: asks about any possible job opportunities. Thanks LP for his role in having the California ASP contact the New York office. Spitzer plans to possibly take a trip out to California in the month or two. [Letter from LP to Spitzer, October 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1944), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Leter from H. Rowan Gaither, Jr., The Study for the Ford Foundation on Policy and Program to LP RE: Informs him that the Trustees of the Ford Foundation announced that they will release the findings of the Study Committee and its recommendations. Thanks him personally and on behalf of the trustees for his involvement in the study committee. [Letter from LP to Gaither October 2, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (Ford Foundation, 1949-1972), Box #14.012, Folder #12.1]
  • Letter from J. W. Stout, Institute for the Study of Metals, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Requests information on the properties of the lead-thallium system. Handwritten note: “I notice that you will be in Evanston on Nov. 7 and hope that you will be able to come around to the Institute for Metals.” [Letter from LP to Stout, October 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. J. L. Franklin, Humble Oil & Refining Company, RE: Tells him that he sent the grades for his course to Meier. States that he enjoyed teaching in Baytown. A list of the course attendees is attached. [Letter from Franklin to LP, October 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Evelyn McBain, National Chemical Laboratory, RE: Discusses his work on Oxypolygelatin and gelatin serving as a substitute for blood plasma. States that he is interested to learn that Mr. Nayaran has been working on a gelatin substitute for blood plasma. Discusses other matters. [Letter from McBain to LP, September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (N: Correspondence, 1950), #287.17]
  • Letter from LP to H. H. Meier, Humble Oil & Refining Company, RE: Encloses a statement of grades for his lecture course on The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1950s.19]
  • Letter from LP to Harold F. Blum, Princeton University, RE: Grant permission to use figures from The Nature of the Chemical Bond in Blum’s book, Time’s Arrow and Evolution. Mentions that the same figures are given in College Chemistry and may prove to be more effective. [Letter from Blum to LP August 22, 1950] [Filed under LP Books 1960b5.2]
  • Letter from LP to Ira M. Freeman, Department of Natural Sciences, UNESCO, RE: Replies that the report is not complete due to illness and that it will be completed shortly. [Letter from Freeman to LP, September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)), #420.2]
  • Letter from LP to Paul H. Emmett. RE: Informs him that he is unable to be a speaker at the Pittsburgh Chemists Club on Nov. 7th, or any first Tuesday each month during the coming year. Informs him that he had a minor operation on his eyes. [Reply to Paul Emmett September 19, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Emmett, Paul) #109.1]
  • Memo from LP to Dean Watson. [Letter from Watson to all members of the faculty, September 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.8]

    Dean Watson

    Work on government committees

    In answer to your memorandum of September 26, I report that I am consultant for the Western Regional Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture. I am also working on several research problems under grants-in-aid from the Public Health Service and contracts with the Navy.

    Linus Pauling:W

September 29
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery [Dictated by Mr. Emery but signed in his absence], Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Encloses a letter from Harvey F. Mack announcing a six percent rate increase effective October 1. Writes that this was expected and it has caused him to worry about the 1951 budget. [Letter from Mack to Emery, September 21, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Alden H. Emery, Executive Secretary, American Chemical Society, to Board of Directors, American Chemical Society, RE: Provides a brief summary of all that has occurred in the past three weeks regarding the rapid developments “in the area covered by the two Board actions on manpower.” Encloses several letters received regarding this issue. [Letter from Thomas and Volwiler to the President, September 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder #6.3]
  • Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to LP RE: Thanks him for his letter regarding Zinsser and sends him a copy of the letter he wrote back to Zinsser. Requests his help with contacting people about the “new-type” fellowships so that they can be continued. Explains that although he is not well he hopes to be back on his feet soon. Includes a copy of his letter to Zinsser. [Letter from LP to Moe September 20, 1950, Letter from LP to Moe October 3, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1946-1952), Box #14.014, Folder #14.5]
  • Letter from J. J. Joseph to LP, RE: asks LP if he would be willing to sign a cover letter to be circulated to leaders in American science, education, and culture. Joseph encloses a copy of a letter sent to the New York Times. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Political Issues: Ralph Spitzer: Academic Freedom and Passport Difficulties, 1942-1994), Box #2.034, Folder #34.2]
  • Letter from L W. Jones, Chairman, to Bacher, Beadle, L.G. Dunn, Ewart, Hertenstein, Lacey, V.C. Larsen, Jr., Lindvall, C.B. Millikan, Padgham, LP, H. Smith, Stock, and Watch, RE: Explains that DuBridge has appointed a committee to handle the matters regarding the necessity of requesting selective service deferments or postponements for faculty members, students, and employees at CIT. Explains how the Committee has divided its responsibilities. Encloses a copy of the information which has been distributed to students. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1946-1956.), Box #1.020, Folder #20.5]
  • Letter from LP to David Pressman, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, RE: States that he thinks it would be worthwhile to make a brief statement about the effect of albumin binding but states that he does not think that it is necessary to halt the publication of their paper until the albumin binding work is completed. Encloses two pages on experimental methods and discusses the other two sets of data. [Missing Letter from Pressman to LP, August 11, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Pressman, David), #309.7]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr, Chairman, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National Research Council RE: Suggests that he write to Dr. J.L Franklin of the Humble Oil Refining Company about the possibility of bringing some European scientists over for lectures and then be able to attend the XII Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the 75th Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Promises to write him later about what Cal Tech will do to help bring some European scientists over for it. [Letter from Noyes to LP July 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Science: (National Research Council, 1950-1992), Box #14.028, Folder #28.1]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. W. Albert Noyes, Jr., Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, RE: Agrees to prepare a review of the book, notions modernos sur l’atome et la valence, by A. Travers. [Letters from Noyes to LP, September 9, 1950 and October 4, 1950] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: 1951a.1]
  • Letter from Thomas P. Singer, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Western Reserve University, to LP RE: Thanks LP for his prompt reply and criticisms. [Letter from LP to Singer, September 22, 1950 and Letter from Singer to LP, October 5, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1950), #378.4]
  • Memo from A.H. Walter to R.B. Gilmore, cc: LP RE: Notifies of a letter from ONR requesting that when Institute members are on ONR business they only use taxicabs for short trips. [Filed under LP Science: (Office of Naval Research: Correspondence, Contract Status Reports and Project Status Reports, 1947-1962), Box #14.031, Folder #31.1]
  • Memo from Charles Newton to L. A. DuBridge, C. B. Millikan, LP, W. N. Lacey, F. C. Lindvall, and R. F. Bacher, RE: Informs him of the first meeting of the Industrial Associates meeting. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: (California Institute of Technology: Administrative Files, 1938-1971.), Box #1.030, Folder #30.2]
  • Note from Kurt Mislow, Department of Chemistry, New York University, to LP RE: Concerns the issues of the building blocks of life being optically active and discusses his concerns with the idea that amino acids were synthesized by polarized light. Discusses how it could be demonstrated in a laboratory setting and states that he saw no way out of the quartz issue. [Letter from LP to Mislow, September 26, 1950] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Mislow, Kurt), #248.4]
September 30
  • Bill from Fishbeck Awning Co., Ltd. to AHP for $13.46. 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 AHP, RE: Tells her that the pool service for the month of September was $27.50. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: (Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1945-1950.), Box #4.059, Folder #59.3]
  • Letter from LP to Mrs. Florence Cheese, W.H. Freeman and Co., RE: Asks her to add the book title that he lists at the end of the last chapter of COLLEGE CHEMISTRY. [Filed under LP Personal Safe, Drawer #2, Folder #2.009]
  • Manuscript Notes: “NaCd6”, August 12, 1950; “NaCd5, perhaps”, September 30, 1950. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Electron Theory and the Structure of Metals and Intermetallic Compounds, 1950-1955), Box #5.003, Folder #3.9]