Activity Listings
- Check from AHP to Mrs. Pearl M. Jordan for $100.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
- Counter Receipt from Southern Commercial and Savings Bank for LP for $200.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Bank Statements and Canceled Checks, December 1954-February 1956: Box #4.023, Folder #23.2]
- Letter from Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP RE: Moe was sorry he didn't see LP on television New Year's Day but would like a copy of the paper. Thanks LP for his recommendations on Drs. J.W. Williams, C.N.H. Long, and Hubert Friedmann. [Letter from LP to Moe December 19, 1955] [Filed under LP Science: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1953-1975: Box #14.015, Folder #15.4]
- Letter from J. F. Kincaid, Rohm and Haas Company, to LP RE: Asks for LP's help in finding a good x-ray diffractionist to work at Rohm and Hass Co. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Arthur McE. Smith, Division of Natural Science, Humboldt State College, RE: Accepts Smith's invitation to speak at the science seminar on February 17. Suggests the title "Abnormal Hemoglobin Molecules in Relation to Disease." LP and AHP plan to drive to Arcata from Berkeley on February 16. Appreciates the invitation to stay with the Smiths, but hesitates to accept because of the nuisance of having house guests from three nights. [Letters from Smith to LP November 2, 1955, January 27, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.6]
- Letter from LP to Fellowship Committee, American Chemical Society, RE: Writes that Fred Anson had an excellent record as an undergraduate student at the California Institute of Technology in both his academic work and undergraduate research in analytical chemistry. LP was under the opinion that he was deeply interested in analytical chemistry and had unusual ability in this field. [Letter from LP to Anson January 3, 1956, Letter from Stanerson to LP January 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964: Box #14.006 Folder #6.4]
- Letter from LP to Fred Anson, RE: Writes that he has sent his letter of recommendation to the American Chemical Society Fellowship Committee and wishes him the best of luck in applying for the Merck Graduate Fellowship. [Letter from Anson to LP December 23, 1955, Letter from LP to Fellowship Committee January 3, 1956] [Filed under LP Science: American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1950-1964: Box #14.006, Folder #6.4]
- Letter from LP to Fred T. Wall, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, University of Illinois, RE: Proposes lecture schedule for his visit to the University of Illinois in April and May. Can fit eight lectures into the recommended dates, except for April 26-27, when he is supposed to be at Amherst. Suggests April 19-20 instead. However, April 19 may be inconvenient because LP will be receiving the John Phillips Memorial Award of the American College of Physicians on that date in Los Angeles. [Letters from Wall to LP November 4, 1955, January 11, 1956] [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2] [Also filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
- Letter from LP to John Leo Abernethy, California State Polytechnic College, RE: Replies that a manuscript of his talk "The Genesis of Ideas" is not available. [Letters from Abernethy to LP December 28, 1955, January 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Correspondence, 1956), #12.22]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. William J. Wasserman, RE: Apologizes for the delay in answering Wasserman's letter, which was attached to another letter about his trip to Arcata and which he did not notice until today. LP and AHP would be pleased to accept the invitation to join the Wassermans for dinner. It would be fine if Wasserman and Mrs. Arthur Smith could arrange the reception for Saturday afternoon, as LP and AHP will be driving back to Berkeley on Sunday. [Letter from Wasserman to LP October 13, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.6]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Crane Brinton, Harvard University Society of Fellows, RE: Nominates Thomas Harold Bergeman for election to a Junior Fellowship of the Society of Fellows of Harvard University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Bergeman, Thomas H.), #27.11]
- Letter from LP to Prof. Crane Brinton, Harvard University, RE: Nominates Thomas Harold Bergeman for election to a Junior Fellowship of the Society of Fellows at Harvard University. Describes Bergeman's credentials and demeanor. Lists other references. [Letter from Hoxie January 6, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1956), #167.1]
- Letter from LP to Professor Bruce A. Benson, Physics Dept., Amherst College, RE: Will keep April 26 as the date of his Amherst lecture. Pleased to learn that Thurgood Marshall will speak on April 25; perhaps LP and AHP will be able to attend his talk. Plan to arrive in Amherst on Wednesday and stay until Sunday. [Letter from LP to Benson December 19, 1955, Letter from Benson to LP January 4, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.19]
- Letter from LP to Professor H.E. Carter, William Albert Noyes Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Illinois, RE: LP and AHP are looking forward to visiting the University of Illinois in April. Has written to Fred Wall about the titles and schedule for his lectures. [Letter from Carter to LP November 25, 1955] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.11]
- Letter from LP to Professor R.E. Rundle, Chemistry Dept., Iowa State College, RE: Wonders if April 2 would be satisfactory for the delivering the Coover Lecture. April 3 would also be a possibility. [Letters from Rundle to LP September 15, 1955, January 10, 1956] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1956s.12]
- Letter from Michael A. Post to LP RE: Discusses abstract ideas about thinking and interpretation in the scientific arena. Encloses his resume in an effort to discover the "status of laws which conform science to proper interpretation." [Letter from LP to Post January 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1956), #341.2]
- Letter from Paul Doty, Harvard University, to LP RE: Discusses plans for a trip to California and scientific matters regarding the alpha helix. [Letter from LP to Doty January 23, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Doty, Paul), #96.11]
- Letter from Rosanna M. Kelly to LP RE: Requests an explanation of a comment LP made in his January 1 appearance on "Youth Wants to Know." [Letter from LP to Kelley January 20, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1956), #200.21]
- Letter from Stanley W. Wright, Pacific State Hospital, to LP RE: Encloses the remaining four abstracts on the eight patients from whom Tarjan drew blood and sent to Dr. Murayama. If LP needs any other specimens Tarjan will bring them over. Hopes to stop by LP's laboratory this month. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Materials re: Ford Foundation grants for the study of mental disorders, 1955-1966: Box #11.089, Folder #89.2]
- Letter from William Moffit, Harvard University Department of Chemistry, to LP RE: Accepts LP's invitation to visit Gates and Crellin Laboratories. Discusses possible dates for his visit. [Letter from Hughes to Moffit January 9, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1956), #257.1]
- Newspaper Clipping: "A Stimulating Way to Start a Year," Washington Star, January 3, 1956. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.3]
- Note from Archie Doran to LP RE: Discusses a paper by former superintendent H. R. Banks, smelting processes and other scientific matters. [Letter from LP to Doran February 2, 1956] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1956), #98.21]
- Project Assessment for National Science Foundation Proposal No. N-69: LP gives proposal the lowest rating, poor. [Letter from Brownson to LP December 27, 1955] [LP Science: National Science Foundation: Correspondence, 1947, 1951-1989: Box #14.029, Folder #29.3]
- Train ticket: Southern Pacific Railroad: Glendale, CA to Oakland [Filed under LP Travel: Box #1.002, Folder 2.2]
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