"The Molecular Theory of Civilization." Page 1. October 5, 1960
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Activity Listings

  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to J.G. Sourwine RE: Attaches a communication addressed to Senator Dodd from Dr. Pauling and requested corrections to the galley proof. Asks him to get the information to Senator Dodd, and to give him copies. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box #2.017, Folder #17.1]
  • Letter from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: Gives a statement of traveling expenses, court costs, miscellaneous costs, and fees from representing LP in appearances before United States Subcommittee on Internal Security totaling $9,897.63. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box #2.017, Folder #17.2]
  • Letter from Andrew H. Horn, California Library Association, to LP. RE: Is looking forward to hearing LP. Asks that he arrive a few minutes early. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1960) Box #1960s2 Box #1960s2.13]
  • Letter from Christopher Ingold, University College London, to LP. RE: Thanks him for the new form of 'Nature of the Chemical Bond'. Tells him that Peter is popular over there. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Ingold, Christopher K.) Box # 181 Folder #181.3]
  • Letter from Claus Bliesener to LP. RE: Asks if he thinks a protest prevents a war. Explains his position. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958-1961), Box # 39, Folder #39.3]              
  • Letter from LP to Charles Coulson, Mathematical Institute. RE: Hopes he can attend the International Conference on Quantum Chemistry next Easter, but is not sure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Coulson, Charles A.) #68.4]             
  • Letter from LP to Edward Meyerding, RE: LP would like to have a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the National Committee before he makes a decision about accepting the appointment to the Board of Directors.  LP is also asking if Meyerding can explain whom the National Members are and if they are identical with the National Officers and the Board of Directors.  [Meyerding's reply October 6, 1960] [Filed under LP Peace: (SANE, 1958-1966, 1982), Box #4.003, Folder #3.9]
  • Letter from LP to Gunnar Jahn RE: States that AHP and he are looking forward to the 10th and 11th of October, when they hope the problem will be resolved. He states that on the 10th the Supreme Court will act on his petition, in which he will ask his case he heard. Shares that if the Supreme Court rejects his petition he is prepared to refuse to give the names to the subcommittee. Describes various organizations actions to support him. Shares that it is his duty to fight. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box# 2.017, Folder #17.3]
  • Letter from LP to Gunnar Jahn. RE: Looks forward to next Monday and Tuesday. Informs him of the progress of his trial. Discusses the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Jahn, Gunnar) Box # 188 Folder #188.2]
  • Letter from LP to Harold V. Knight, American Civil Liberties Union. RE: Informs him of his flight plans. Pleases at the possibility of a cocktail party on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday. Sends some mates, glossy prints, and biographical data sheets. Informs him that AHP accepts the invitation to speak about what the Southern California branch is doing. Suggests the title 'Civil Liberties in the Nuclear Age'. [Letter from Knight September 26, 1960] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP) Box #1960s3 Folder #1960s3.9]
  • Letter from LP to Hec Chalmers RE: Shares that he and his wife enjoyed his letter and compliments. States that the fight with the forces of repression and militarism goes on. [Letter from Chalmers to LP September 25, 1960] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960), Box #2.018, Folder #18.1]
  • Letter from LP to J.W. McKim, Office Manager, RE: Authorizes the delivery of the new Ford truck that he has purchased to the place in San Luis Obispo. [Letter from McKim to LP September 26, 1960] [Filed under LP Biographical: Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995: Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]             
  • Letter from LP to Julius Kogan, The Boroughs and Associates, RE: Discusses his employees and land usage at his ranch. [Filed under LP Biographical: Deer Flat Ranch: Correspondence, 1957-1995: Box #4.047, Folder #47.1]
  • Letter from LP to Ruth Rosenwald. RE: Hopes to stay with her while in New York. Informs her of their plans. Asks her opinion. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1960) Folder # 1960s3 Box #1960s3.5]
  • Letter from LP to Victor Reynolds, Cornell University Press, RE: Inquires whether they Cornell University Press would be interested in publishing a book on his experiences with the Internal Security Subcommittee and material related to the bomb-test petition. Discusses details of the proposed book. [Letter from Reynolds to LP October 10, 1960] [Filed under LP Books: Unpb12.1]
  • Letter from LP to Walter Schneir. RE: Thanks him for sending a copy of the proposed text of the ad. Informs him of an ad that was to be published by SANE. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1960) #381.1]
  • Letter from LP to himself RE: Notes his telephone conversation with the lawyer for the New York Times. States that the Times will not re-write ads. Informs that Wirin and him agreed to small changes in the ad. [Filed Under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box #2.017, Folder #17.4]
  • Letter from Max Dressler, to LP. RE: Asks him to express his views on the world-wide relative importance of the Weizmann Institute of Science as a scientific research center. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Weizmann Institute of Science) # 441.4]
  • Letter from Mildred Scott Olmset, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom to AHP RE: Apologizes that they did not make it clear to AHP that the office of Vice President makes her an ipso facto member of the National Executive Committee. Explains that Mrs. Moos was to have written everyone about their appointments and regrets that the letter did not reach AHP. [Filed under AHP: AHP: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 1959-1960: Box #4.001, Folder #1.1]
  • Letter from Mrs. Kate S. Wilson, to LP. RE: Thanks LP for his letter. Informs him of her plan. [Letter from LP October 4, 1960] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1960) #445.1]
  • Letter from Reginald B. Parsons to LP RE: Discusses his feelings on the Cold War. Shares the effects of unilateral action. [Letter from LP to Parsons October 10, 1960][Letter from Parsons to Dodd October 5, 1960]  [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960), Box #2.019, Folder #19.1]
  • Letter from Robert Sterling to LP RE: Feels the diversion of American efforts from a realistic approach to international problems effected by McCarthyism, has brought enormous harm on American and world efforts to a peaceful solution to problems. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960), Box #2.018, Folder #18.1]
  • Memo from LP to Syd Cassyd. RE: Asks if he could get a tape of his speech on September 29th. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Cassyd, Syd) #57.15]
  • Memo from Professor Strout to LP RE: Thanks LP for documents he lent him to use in his lecture on civil rights. Discusses LP's case and how he believes his case is a strong one and sympathizes with his moral position. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box #2.017, Folder #17.3]
  • Newsletter, "Monthly Newsletter; The Committee for the Control of Radiation Hazards." [Filed under LP Peace: (Assorted Peace Groups, Na-On), Box #4.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling Reaffirms Secrecy Vow", Mirror, October 3, 1960. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.714]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Dr. Pauling is Cast In Role of Martyr", New York Times, October 4, 1960. [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: 1960n.26]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Librarians Open Conference Here", Pasadena (California) Star-News, October 3, 1960. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.730]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Nuclear Policy Committee Sets Meeting Here", Chicago Sun-Times, October 3, 1960. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1956-1960), Box #6.007, Folder #7.729]
  • Newspaper Clipping: "Pauling Accused of Martyr Pose- Contempt Discussion Denied", Pasadena Star- News. October 3, 1960. [LP Biographical: (Mounted Newspaper Clippings and Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1961), Box #2.021, Folder #21.45]
  • Note from Mavis J. Tillett to LP RE: Writes on behalf of the South Australian Section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, to express their appreciation. Shares that after receiving the S.S.R.S. newsletter they wrote in protest to his government. Encloses a copy of the letter to his government. [Letter from Tillett to Chairman, Internal Security Subcommittee, No date]  [Filed Under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960), Box #2.018, Folder #18.1]
  • Statement of expenses from A.L. Wirin to LP RE: List expenses of travel, court, and other costs involved with representing LP. [Copy] [Filed under LP Biographical: Assorted Bills, Receipts and Invoices, 1951-1962: Box #4.060, Folder #60.5]
  • Typescript: "Statement by Linus Pauling," RE: Accusations and "false statements" by Senator Dodd. [LP Biographical: (Statements and Correspondence Made Public re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960), Box# 2.016, Folder# 16.5]