Activity Listings
- Letter from Barney L. Taylor to LP RE: Reiterates his points about the refraction red and blue light. Explains a chart he has constructed outlining color combinations on black and white backgrounds. [Letter from LP to Taylor October 19, 1959, Letter from Taylor to LP October 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1959), #411.4]
- Letter from Darwin W. Smith, Mathematical Institute, Oxford, to LP RE: Describes the progress of his work in theoretical chemistry. Inquires about fellowships for which he could apply so that he could continue his work in Oxford. Suggests the possibility of applying to Caltech for a postdoctoral fellowship. [Letter from LP to Smith October 28, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
- Letter from Deborah Moon to LP, RE: Moon is a student at Marlboro College and is working with Dr. Stuart Finch at the Yale School of Medicine on the effects of radiation. Moon has read an article LP wrote to the post magazine and is wondering if LP can direct her towards further references of LP's opinions. [LP's reply October 29, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
- Letter from Dr. Isidore S. Edelman, Department of Medicine, University of California Medical Center, to Dr. Stephen P. Hatchett, Research Fellowships Review Branch, Division of Research Grants, National Institutes for Health, cc: LP RE: Gives a list and description of the projects that occupied most of his time during his U. S. P. H. S. Special Research Fellowship, gives a list of his publications from this time, gives his address, and expresses his appreciation for the support of the fellowship. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (E: Correspondence, 1959), #112.25]
- Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to LP RE: Thanks LP for the inscribed copy of No More War! he sent her as a birthday gift. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Roosevelt, Eleanor), #335.9]
- Letter from Hans C. Freeman, The University of Sydney, to LP RE: Says he is looking forward to meeting him again during his Australian visit, expects he will not have much spare time in Sydney, hopes the local committee gives him evenings free, invites him to dinner, and gives his numbers if LP needs anything when he's "off-duty." [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Freeman, Hans C.), #121.2]
- Letter from Joan Harris [Secretary to LP] to Herbert Yahraes RE: Encloses a copy of LP's talk given in Edmonton. [Letter from Yahraes to LP October 16, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Y: Correspondence, 1959), #462.15]
- Letter from LP To Evelyn Ostrow, RE: LP is sorry to say that he will not be able to accept the invitation to speak at the University if Pennsylvania in November. LP has accepted an invitation to go to Australia and New Zealand during that time. [Ostrow's letter October 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (SANE, 1958-1966, 1982), Box #4.003, Folder #3.2]
- Letter from LP to Benj Weinstein, RE: The ratio of Strontium-90 to calcium is probably less in milk than in other foodstuffs. Cow's milk is best recommended for children, however, it is better for infants to have mother's milk than cow's milk. LP is enclosing a copy of his letter to the New York Times as well. [Weinstein's letter October 12, 1959] [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
- Letter from LP to Dr. Maurice B. Visscher, Department of Physiology, The Medical School, University of Minnesota RE: Says both Harrison Brown and Robert Sharp are excellent candidates for the office of the Dean of their Graduate School, describes Harrison Brown and his speaking abilities, describes Robert Sharp and his administrative abilities, and says that he has not had much opportunity to observe Brown in administrative matters so is inclined to have greater confidence in Sharp. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Brown, Harrison), #32.4]
- Letter from LP to J. R. Greenberg, Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center. RE: Accepts the invitation on a tentative basis. Explains the circumstances. [Letter from Greenberg September 30, 1959, November 2, 1959] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1960) Box #1960s Folder #1960s.22]
- Letter from LP to Malcolm Peterson, Scientists' Committee for Radiation Information, RE: Informs that he will be unable to come to the Rockefeller Institute. [Letter from LP to Peterson October 21, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (P: Correspondence) #313.7]
- Letter from LP to Maurice B. Visscher, University of Minnesota, RE: Expresses the opinion that Harrison Brown and Robert Sharp are excellent candidates for the office of Dean of the Graduate School at University of Minnesota. Describes his experience with Brown and Sharp and their contributions to Caltech. [Letter from Visscher to LP October 15, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1959), #380.3]
- Letter from LP to Mrs. Ray Evans, RE: LP encloses a check for $2,500.00, of which $500 is for interest and $2,000 is payment for principal for the property at Piedras Blancas. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995), Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
- Letter from LP to Richard O. Roblin, American Cyanamid Company, RE: Informs that a copy of the Caltech catalogue has been sent to Roblin's older son. [Letter from Roblin to LP October 5, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
- Letter from LP to Thelsa Rand RE: Thanks Rand for her recent letter. [Note from Rand to LP September 14, 1959] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (R: Correspondence, 1959), #341.5]
- Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Discusses his reimbursement from Cornell University Press for expenses in connection with the preparation of the third edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Encloses receipts of his expenses. Discusses the preparation of indexes and page proofs. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.3]
- Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Inquires about the possibility of obtaining copies of the third edition of The Nature of the Chemical Bond for his class at Caltech and a special copy for himself. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.3]
- Letter from LP to W. Foerst RE: Says he has found very few corrections to make to the proof of The Nature of the Chemical Bond. Describes one necessary correction. [Filed under LP Books: 1960b5.3]
- Letter from Minna Brand to LP, RE: Brand would appreciate receiving a copy of LP's article in the New York Times regarding the effects of fallouts of nuclear testing. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
- Memo from LP to President L. A. DuBridge, Cal Tech RE: Says that it has come to his attention that both Bob Sharp and Harrison Brown are under consideration for appointment as Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota, says it is considered to be next in importance to the Presidency of the University, and says he thought DuBridge would like to know the situation if he didn't already. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (DuBridge, Lee A.), #96.16]
- Receipt from California Institute of Technology to LP for $5.00. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Business and Financial: Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962), Box #4.060, Folder #60.5]
- Receipt from Graphic Arts Facilities to LP for copies of LP's letter to the New York Times for $6.20. [Filed under LP Peace: (Materials re: Strontium-90, June 1959-November 1959), Box #7.012, Folder #12.17]
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