Activity Listings
- Letter from Frank T. Gucker, Jr. to Dr. Rossini, cc: Members of the Subcommittee on Fundamental Constants [LP was a member] RE: Supports the use of a fixed constant in the definition of a chemist's mole. Refers to his letter sent on January 23, 1952. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
- Letter from Frederick R. Eirich to LP RE: Says that Melvin Shoenberg is an extremely gifted worker, but displayed a considerable lack of discipline while at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He goes on to describe in more detail his qualifications and abilities. [Reply to LP January 17, 1952, Letter from LP January 29, 1952] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1951), #378.5]
- Letter from H.K. Cheney of Convair to LP RE: Has heard that LP might be working on methods of detecting oxygen flows magnetically. Requests that LP send them whatever information that he can give them on the matter as they are interested in it. [Letter from LP to Cheney January 30, 1952] [Filed under C: Correspondence 1952, Box #74, Folder #20]
- Letter from LP to Charles Gaupp, RE: Suggests Molecular Medicine as the topic for his talk on February 12th. LP also plans to show some slides. [Gaupp’s telegram January 23, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.4]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, President of the National Academy of Sciences RE: Writes to thank him for appearing on his behalf before the Industrial Employment Review Board. Goes on to discuss the hearings and then his plans to travel to Europe in April of the same year. Asks for Dr. Bronk's help in the event that he has trouble obtaining a passport. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. J.B. Koepfli, Office of Science Advisor, of the Department of State RE: Writes in regard to his application for a passport for travel to Europe. Encloses his letter to Mrs. Shipley, Chief of the Passport Division of the Department of State. Goes on to describe his work in protein structure as it applies to his scheduled travel to Europe and his situation with the Department of State. [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Martin P. Jaggi, Switzerland, RE: Does not know whether General Chemistry will be translated into German, but is forwarding the letter on to the publisher. [Letter from LP to Freeman January 24, 1952]. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.2].
- Letter from LP to Dr. Rossini RE: Agrees with the changes proposed in his January 21, 1952 letter. Also approves the proposed definition of the chemist's mole. [Letter sent January 21, 1952] [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.028, Folder 28.1]
- Letter from LP to J.B. Culbertson, RE: Suggests that he visit Cornell College on April 15th and LP suggests that for his talk the title be “Chemistry in Relation to Medicine.” [Culbertson’s letter January 21, 1952, Culbertson’s reply February 2, 1952] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952s, Folder 1952s.7]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Robert Shipley of the Passport Division of the Department of State RE: Reminds Mrs. Shipley of his request for a passport so as to enable him to travel to Europe in April. Includes his planned itinerary and reasons for traveling. [Letter from Shipley to LP February 14, 1952] [Filed under LP Biographical: Political Issues: Box 2.002, Folder 2.5].
- Letter from LP to N.A. Parkinson, RE: Enclosing a review of the book States of Matter by Hugh S. Taylor and Samuel Glasstone. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by Linus Pauling, 1952), Box 1952a, Folder 1952a.2]
- Letter from LP to W.H. Freeman RE: Enclosed is letter from Dr. Martin P. Jaggi requesting information on a German translation of General Chemistry. [Filed under LP Books: Box 1953b, Folder 1953b.2].
- Letter from T.S. Wheeler to LP RE: Thanks LP for his response and asks him to speak in Dublin the next time he makes it to Europe. [Letter to LP December 31, 1951]
- Publication: "Do We Need a Hippocratic Oath for All Scientists?" by Caroll C. Pratt. [LP Biographical: Box 2.039, Folder 39.15]
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