Memorandum from Linus Pauling to Leslie Orgel. Page 1. December 29, 1953
Memorandum from Linus Pauling to Leslie Orgel. December 29, 1953. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 4 pp.  View Transcript

Travel: Washington D.C.

Activity Listings

  • LP Biographical: Business and Financial. RE: Six-month royalty statement ending on December 31, 1953 from McGraw-Hill Book Company. For the book Quantum Mechanics, 309 books were sold domestically, and 198 in foreign countries. Total royalties amount to $265.20. [Filed under LP Biographical, Box 4.045, Folder 45.3]
  • LP writes a note to Mr. Nicholas, Secretary of State, canceling a passport request for a trip to India.
  • Letter from John E. Loring to LP RE: writes that he would like to submit a paper on his Interlaw Theory of Related Values which deals with the related and inter-related laws of Universal Structure. Encloses an article by Karl H. Von Wiegand regarding his work. Requests also an application form for scientist membership in their organization. [Note in pen at bottom: "Thought you might be interested- Sincerely- John E. Loring."] [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]
  • Letter from John E. Loring to Mr. Harris Shevelson, Editor of Pageant Magazine, cc: LP RE: Discusses his Interlaw Theory and refers him to an article from his magazine. Enquires about his interest in the Interlaw Theory. [Filed under L: Correspondence 1953, Box #230, Folder #19]
  • Report by LP to the Office of Naval Research RE: annual progress report for the period of January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953, on the subject of the Structure and Properties of Proteins and Synthetic Polypeptides. This 36-page report goes into great detail on the subject, including x-ray diffraction techniques used on various types of protein samples and the development of theories and mathematical methods to interpret the x-ray diffractions. Included are various diagrams and pictures detailing the work done. [Filed under LP Science: Box 14.032, Folder 32.2].