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Letter from Linus Pauling to Harvey Itano. Page 1. April 11, 1961
Letter from Linus Pauling to Harvey Itano. April 11, 1961. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

Travel: Washington, DC

Activity Listings

  • Airline ticket: TWA, Baltimore to San Francisco [Filed under LP Travel, Box #1.003, Folder 3.1] 
  • Letter from Alex T. Deutsch to LP and AHP, RE: Received LP’s Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.  While the views expressed in it are noble, the problem is in implementing these aims.  Mr. Deutsch believes that the scientific method should be explained to the world as a model of what can be achieved through peace.  Sends a copy of his own appeal.  [Letter from LP to Mr Deutsch, August 1, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1960-1966), #99.2]
  • Letter from Alfred E. Brown, Harris Research Laboratories Inc., to LP. RE: Thanks him for addressing the Chemical Society of Washington last night. Shall mention his offer about an article to the Editor of the Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences. Asks for a record of all his expenses in order that the Society can reimburse him as soon as possible. [Letter from LP April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box #1961s, Folder #1961s.17] 
  • Letter from Allen Schaaf to LP, RE: Schaaf is sending in 153 signatures for the appeal. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Anne Engle to LP, RE: Engle is sending LP 65 signatures for the appeal. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Bernhard Gregory to LP, RE: Gregory will be busy at a lab in Geneva at the same time as the Conference in Oslo and will not be able to attend.  [LP’s letter March 28, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from David Steinberg, Chairman, Committee for the Formation of the International Congress of Peace Organizations, to LP, RE: Proposes the formation of a large group made up of the smaller peace groups, called the International Congress of Peace Organizations.  Lists their aims.  Points out that the Oslo Conference was a meeting of individual scientists rather than representatives of different peace groups.  They would like his opinion on this, and also if he knows of any other groups dedicated to unifying everyone.  [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Correspondence, 1936-1973), #185.22]
  • Letter from Dr. D. Carleton Gajdusek, National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, to LP, RE: Sends reprints from three of his most recent papers.  He is continuing his work on child growth and development and disease patterns in primitive cultures.  He is rarely able to pin it down to its molecular basis, but that is always the goal.  He has enjoyed reading of LP’s “extra-curricular activities”. [Letter from LP to Dr. Gajdusek, April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (G: Individual Correspondence. (Gajdusek-Goodell)), #136.1]
  • Letter from Dr. Harvey Itano, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, to LP, RE: Dr. Itano was glad that he and Rose could see LP last night, and also that he is in agreement on sending a letter to Nature.  He will write a draft and send it in the next week.  [Letter from LP to Dr. Itano, April 11, 1961] [Letter from LP to Dr. Itano, April 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (I: Individual Correspondence. (Ibers-Itano)), #181.5]
  • Letter from Dr. M. Dikkers to LP RE: Dikkers invites LP to speak to the student body at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractics.  Dikkers suggests that LP speak on health problems related to nuclear fallout.  [Letter from LP to Dikkers April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: Materials re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961: Box #7.007, Folder #7.22]
  • Letter from Frances Heisler to LP, RE: Heisler is sending LP two petitions and a check for $10.00 as a contribution to LP’s efforts for peace. [Reply from LP April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Gunnar Jahn, RE: Jahn has returned from a committee meeting of the Nobel Committee.  The Committee members thank LP for his invitation to participate in the conference, however the Committee holds the view that as Committee members they should not be participants in the conference.  Jahn is glad to be present at some of the meetings, though he will not be an active participant.  [Reply from LP April 19, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.4]
  • Letter from Istvan Rusznyak to Robert Schutz, RE: Rusznyak thanks Schutz for his letter and for procuring hotel accommodations.  Rusznyak has not found it necessary to apply for a grant through the Claremore Fund.  [Schutz’s letter April 4, 1961]  [Filed under LP Peace:  (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Jean Thillan to LP, RE: Thillan and her husband admire the work that LP is doing for peace and are willing to help support LP in any way that they can. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]       
  • Letter from John Ball to LP, RE: Ball is sending a petition full of signatures and thanks LP and AHP for their work for peace.  Ball wishes LP and AHP much success in their endeavor. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from John Ross to LP and AHP, RE: Ross is sending in signatures for the appeal and apologizes that he was not able to obtain more.  Ross asks if LP thinks that the appeal will have an effect on the thinking of the members of N.A.T.O.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Kay Drey to LP, RE: Drey is enclosing a petition full of signatures and is happy to circulate more copies of it, if LP can send her more. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Kenneth N. F. Shaw, to Irma Weltman, County of Los Angeles Health Department. RE: Encloses an abstract of his talk ‘The Biochemical Aspects of Phenylketonuria’ for the APHA meeting in San Diego. Will need a projector. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box # 1961s2 Folder #1961s2.10] 
  • Letter from LP [Signed by Joan Harris] to Alon Talmi RE: Says he is glad to hear that Talmi will translate General Chemistry into Hebrew and appreciates Talmi’s comments on the text. [Letter from Talmi to LP May 6, 1961] [Filed under LP Books: 1953b.2]
  • Letter from LP to A.L. Wirin, RE: LP encloses a letter and a copy of the Saturday Evening Post. At the time the Post came out, LP was too busy to think much about it, and he supposes that the editorial is written cleverly enough that it would not be worthwhile to challenge the Curtis Publishing Company. What does Wirin think? [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1960, 1962), #445.2]
  • Letter from LP to Controller of Examinations, RE: LP is too busy with work to accept the nomination as a member of the Board of Examiners. [Letter from Controller of Examinations to LP, March 29, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958-1961),#39.4] 
  • Letter from LP to J.F. Culverwell, RE: LP thanks Culverwell for writing to him about the Saturday Evening Post. LP is consulting with his counsel. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1960, 1962), #445.2]
  • Letter from LP to Lloyd Smith, RE: LP gives some more names that can be added to the list of those whose expenses have been authorized for the Oslo Conference.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from LP to Lydia Dobbins, First Methodist Church. RE: Is unable to accept the invitation to speak next October at her church. [Letter from Dobbins April 3, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence (F: Correspondence, 1961): Box #129 Folder #129.5] 
  • Letter from LP to Victor E. Hauser, RE: Thanks Mr. Hauser for the letter and the clipping.  It is shocking that that sort of thing should be going on.  He sends a recording of a speech. [Letter from Mr. Hauser to LP, undated] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
  • Letter from LP, dictated and signed in his absence, to Frank Kofsky, RE: Because of the practicality of a PhD, LP recommends finishing it in the department he started.  He would be happy to speak with him in the late spring or summer. [Letter from Mr. Kofsky to LP, April 10, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957-1962), #201.5]
  • Letter from LP, dictated and signed in his absence, to Margaret Kallman, RE: In answer to her letter, LP sends his book No More War! Along with some other material.  Beginning on page 189 he discusses the issue of trusting the Russians. [Letter from Kallman to LP, April 1, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (K: Correspondence, 1957-1962), #201.5]
  • Letter from Maude Ridenour to LP, RE:   Ridenour is happy to help LP and AHP in collecting signatures for the appeal.  Ridenour hopes that the signatures she has collected are not too late to be included in the presentation to the United Nations.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Antoinette Pirie, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Pirie as a participant for the Conference.  Schutz suggests that Pirie apply for a grant through the Claremore Fund to pay for travel and living expenses associated with attending the Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.  [Pirie’s letter April 7, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace:  (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Boyd Orr, RE: Schutz is sending Orr some materials on the arrangements for the Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.  Schutz suggests that Orr apply for a grant through the Claremore Fund to pay for his travel and living expenses during the Conference.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Daisy Schjelderup, RE: Schutz gives more names to be added to the list of attendees requiring accommodations.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.3]
  • Letter from Robert Schutz to Harald Ofstad, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to hear that Ofstad will be attending the Conference.  Schutz suggests that Ofstad apply for a grant through the Claremore Fund to cover travel and living expenses related to the Conference.  Also, if Ofstad would like to discuss a topic, a brief statement should be sent to the Arrangements Committee.   [Ofstad’s letter April 10, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace:  (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
  • Letter from Rogan Jones, KVOS, to LP RE: Encloses a statement he made that he thinks LP might be interested in. Mentions that he thinks the release of the film was timed to arouse sympathy for LP’s traducers. [Letter from LP to Jones April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1960-1961), Box #2.041, Folder #41.13] 
  • Letter from Roy Howard Brown to LP, RE: Brown would like to have a copy of LP’s appeal to circulate.  Brown thanks LP for the work that he is doing for peace and international understanding.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.1]
  • Letter from S. Winstein to LP, RE: Asks LP to provide feedback on some observations Winstein has made regarding homoaromaticity. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (W: Correspondence, 1960-1962), #445.2]
  • Letter from S.P. Anderson to LP, RE: Anderson will not be able to attend the Conference in Oslo as it coincides with the yearly conference of the Norwegian University Rectors.  [LP’s letter March 28, 1961] [Reply from LP April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Letter from V. Chkhikvadze to AHP RE: Chkhikvadze discusses the World Council of Peace session in New Delhi and says that he is sending the documents adopted in New Delhi. Chkhikvadze also says that he is doing his best to popularize the Oslo conference, asks what else can be done to support the conference and that he hopes to see AHP in Vienna or Moscow on the way to Oslo. [Letter from LP to Chkhikvadze: April 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Safe: Drawer #2, Folder #2.039] 
  • Letter from W.A. Engelhardt to LP, RE: Engelhardt has too many responsibilities at the time of the Conference and does not think that he will be able to attend.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Advocates Disarmament,” by Vern Frame.  Ka Leo O Hawaii. [Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling and Ka Leo Reporter Discuss Issues in Interview” April 14, 1961, Newspaper Clipping: “Why Bow To IMUA?” April 14, 1961] [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: Newspaper Clippings, Magazine and Journal Articles related to LP, 1961: Box #1961n, Folder #1961n.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling and Ka Leo Reporter Discuss Issues in Interview,” by Dave Donnelly.  Ka Leo O Hawaii. [Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Advocates Disarmament” April 14, 1961,  Newspaper Clipping: “Why Bow To IMUA?” April 14, 1961] [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: Newspaper Clippings, Magazine and Journal Articles related to LP, 1961: Box #1961n, Folder #1961n.16]
  • Newspaper Clipping: “Why Bow to IMUA?” Ka Leo O Hawaii. [Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling Advocates Disarmament” April 14, 1961, Newspaper Clipping: “Pauling and Ka Leo Reporter Discuss Issues in Interview” April 14, 1961] [Filed under LP Newspaper Clippings: Newspaper Clippings, Magazine and Journal Articles related to LP, 1961: Box #1961n, Folder #1961n.16]
  • Note from Edward L. Heershman to LP, RE: Mr. Heershman was able to see one of LP’s lectures and was very impressed with his ideas and his work towards world peace.  He hopes that he keeps up the good work, and doesn’t let the views of others get him down. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
  • Note from Mrs. M. Holmes to AHP, RE: Says that she has recently learnt that a Dr. von Braun has been invited as a guest speaker to Sydney University to lecture on physics.  Understands that von Braun was a Nazi and has been enthusiastically working on the U.S. missiles’ development, and would like more information on him before publicly protesting his visit.  Also wonders whether the Voice of Women would consider linking with the Freedom from Hunger Campaign in their international conference of women. [Filed under AHP materials re: Peace and Women: (Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom: 1959-1981), Box#4.001, Folder#1.1]
  • Press Release: “Pauling Predicts New and Better Anesthetics,” Science Service, April 14, 1961. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1961-1965), Box #6.008, Folder #8.65] 
  • Typescript: “Speech RE Un American Activities Committee Film ‘Operation Abolition’,” by Rogan Jones at the Washington Club, April 4, 1961. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Civil Liberties – House Un-American Activities Committee, 1960-1961), Box #2.041, Folder #41.13] 
  • Typescript: “Summary of Statement of Harold E. Stassen at Stanford University,” April 14, 1961. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1961-1965), Box #6.008, Folder #8.67]