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August
  • Linus Pauling standing in front of a bookshelf and pointing at a chemical model. "Linus Pauling August 1954 (CIT News Bureau)" Photographer unknown. Black and white print. August, 1954. [Filed under LP Photographs: 1954i.38]

August 1
  • Letter from Kim Jong Kun, Normal College, National University, Korea to LP RE: Expressing desire to come to Caltech and study under LP. [LP's reply August 24, 1954] [Filed under K: Correspondence 1954, Box #200.19]

August 2
  • AHP writes cheque to: Israel Feuer amount $6.61 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • Letter from John Clewe, Everybody's Committee to Outlaw War to LP RE: Receipt for LP's $10 donation and two pieces of literature accidentally taken from LP's house earlier in the day. [Filed under LP Peace: Box 4.011, Folder 11.10]
  • Letter from Joseph J. Jasper, Chairman of the Committee on Graduate Studies, Wayne University to LP RE: Requests LP answer a brief survey to determine the practice of other institutions pertaining to residence requirements for a Ph. D. [LP's reply August 12, 1954] [Filed under J: Correspondence 1954, Box #192.20]
  • Letter from Mary D. Alexander, Production Editor, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences to LP RE: Included proofs of LP's introductory statement for the Nucleic Acids Symposium which must be returned by air-mail to ensure publication. [Alexander's letter June 28, 1954] [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1952-1954), Box #14.020, Folder 20.3]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman thanks LP for his letters and says that he has left word for LP regarding Mrs. Mittelman and a copy of the revised College Chemistry. He thinks they might get some helpful comments from Malm and Baine, and asks that LP send one or two copies of the drafts to send to them. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1955b.1]
  • Letter from W.H. Freeman, W.H. Freeman and Co., to LP . RE: Freeman thanks LP for his letters and says that he left word with Wulf regarding Mrs. Mittelman, who is to receive a copy of the revised College Chemistry. [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Books, 1955b.1]

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August 7  (Idyllwild, CA)

August 8  (Idyllwild, CA)
  • LP attends National Science Foundation's conference on Anomalous Permanent Magnetization of Rocks at Idyllwild.

August 9  (Idyllwild, CA)
  • Article: "Windows in House of Science", (review of "Science and the Common Understanding", by J. Robert Oppenheimer) Chemical and Engineering News, August 9, 1954. [LP Biographical: Box 2.037, Folder 37.20]
  • Interoffice memo from W. Hertenstein to LP RE: Parking spaces for Gates and Crellin Laboratories workers during construction. [LP's memo July 26, 1954] [Filed under H Correspondence 1954, Box #166.5]
  • LP attends National Science Foundation's conference on Anomalous Permanent Magnetization of Rocks at Idyllwild.
  • Letter from K. S. Pitzer to LP or Verner Schomaker RE: Requesting recommendation for Dr. Robert A. Spurr fort he Petroleum Research Fund of the A.C. S. [Reply LP August 12, 1954] [Filed under P: Individual Correspondence, Box #308.7]
  • Magazine Article: "Polio Foundation Awards $2.5 Million to 32 Groups", Chemical and Engineering News, August 9, 1954. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 6.006, Folder 6.55]
  • Memorandum from R. V. Bartz, C. I. T., to LP RE: Discusses distribution of abstracts to industrial associates. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #1.028, Folder #28.3]

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August 13
  • AHP writes cheque to: Adohr Milk Farms, Inc. amount $5.25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • Letter from Robert B. Corey to Ernest M. Allen, National Institutes of Health RE: Glad to receive letter of July 28, 1954 informing him of the approval of research grant G-1987(C4). Asks that application blanks be sent to him so that they can apply for funds to investigate large peptides as an extension of the current project. “Dr. Pauling” written on top of the page. [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 150)] 1948-1958), Box #14.041, Folder 41.3]
  • Memorandum from G.W. Beadle to LP RE: Discusses the benefits of getting a Spinco a.u.c. [Filed under LP Science: (National Science Foundation: Grants, Exhibits, 1954-1964), Box #14.030, Folder 30.2]
  • Memorandum from R. V. Bartz to LP RE: Discusses Industrial Associates Conference on The Biology of Protein Structure and Synthesis. Encloses tentative program. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #1.028, Folder #28.3]
  • Memorandum from R. V. Bartz to Norman Davidson, cc: LP RE: Discusses Industrial Conference on Chemical Reaction Mechanisms. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #1.028, Folder #28.3]

August 14
  • AHP writes cheque to: Athenaeum amount $4.80 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: McBride Animal Hospital amount $9.25 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Mira Loma Mutual Water Company amount $24.90 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Poppy Cleaners and Dyers amount $11.78 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: The Progressive amount $10.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount $30.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]

August 16
  • AHP writes cheque to: All American Maintenance Co. amount $30.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Antioch Press amount $1.50 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Coast Disposal Company amount $6.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: John Behnke amount $425.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • Article: "Oppenheimer Repercussions", F.A.S. Newsletter, August 16, 1954. [LP Biographical: Box 2.037, Folder 37.21]
  • Article: "Oppenheimer: It's All in the Viewpoint", Chemical and Engineering News, August 16, 1954. [LP Biographical: Box 2.037, Folder 37.22]
  • LP chairs Ph.D. Oral Examination: Propositions for Defense by Royal Marshall. 1:30 PM, Crellin Conference Room. [Filed under LP Biographical: Box 1.016, Folder 16.2]

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August 21
  • AHP writes cheque to: Peggy Holland amount $20.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]

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August 26
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary to LP, to Miss Jeanne I. Williams, Secretary to Dr. Schrieber, The Upjohn Company, RE: Informs of LP's travel time and reservation needs. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.14]
  • Letter from Beatrice Wulf, Executive Secretary to LP, to Professor Donald H. Loughridge, Northwestern University, RE: Requests a hotel reservation for the Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. [Filed under LP Speeches: 1954s.15]
  • Letter from James H. Stack, A.C.S. News Service to LP RE: Asks LP if he would be willing to participate in a broadcast or telecast relating to the upcoming ACS meeting. Asks what days LP will be in New York. [Letter from LP to Stack August 31, 1954] [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964), Box #14.006, Folder 6.4]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Garnet F. Page RE: Thanks him for opportunity to attend the Chemical Institute of Canada's Annual Conference and sends him the remaining balance for his expenses ($95). [Filed under P: Correspondence 1954, Box #313.2]
  • Letter from Robert F. Loeb to LP RE: Reply to LP's letter of July 28, 1954, stating that he sees no reason why Dr. Lippman should not apply for the Daland Fund [LP's letter July 28, 1954] [Filed under L: Individual Correspondence, Box #217.5]

August 27
  • AHP writes cheque to: Peggy Holland amount $20.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • Collagen [RNB 28]
  • Correspondence: An Investigation of the Structure of Silk Fibroin, [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles, 1954a.9]
  • Letter from Dr. Daniel H. Deutsch, California Foundation for Biochemical Research RE: Sending LP amidine crystals that resulted from spontaneous reaction [LP's reply August 31, 1954] [Filed under D: Correspondence 1954, Box #98.19]
  • Thank you note from Herbert Hoover, Jr. to LP RE: Thanks for letter of congratulations on appointment as Under Secretary of State. [LP's letter August 20, 1954] [Filed under H Correspondence 1954, Box #166.5]

August 28
  • AHP writes cheque to: John B. Jensen amount $25.00 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount $19.30 [Filed under LP Biographical: Box #4.022, Folder #2]

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