Letter from Linus Pauling to Patrick D. Wall. July 21, 1961. Page 1  Larger Images / More Information. 1 p.  View Transcript

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Activity Listings

• Letter from AHP to Gertrude Baer, RE: Discusses plan to hold an extension of the International Congress in which they would invite women from other nations to attend.  Asks to remain confidential about the proposal as she believes that the State President will not support the plan.  Requests that Baer reviews the resolution and responds with her thoughts. [Filed under AHP Correspondence: (Baer, Gertrude, 1960-1961), Box#1.005, Folder #5.6]
• Letter from Brent Howell to LP, RE: Howell would be delighted to make use of 400 copies of the Oslo Statement in the American Friends Service Committee regular bi-monthly mailing.   [LP’s letter June 30, 1961] [Reply from LP August 3, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.004, Folder #4.4]
• Letter from C.W. Hume, The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, to LP, RE: Thanks LP for calling to his attention the slip in the letter to the New Scientist.  He is sorry that his letter gives the general impression of unreliability, which probably arises from a mental background largely influenced by the N.S.M.R.  LP might be interested to note that the most recent recipient of the Nobel Prize is Chairman of their Scientific Advisory Committee, with very wide experience.  Attachments: Letter to the Editor of “New Scientist” from Mr. Hume, correcting his previous letter; “Opinions of British Scientists on Home Office Control of Experiments on Animals,” presented to the President of the Animal Welfare Institute by Mr. Hume; flier entitle “The Universities Federation of Animal Welfare solicits the active help of scientists in the judicious and informed consideration of the duty owed by human beings to other species”; May-June 1961 issue of the Animal Welfare Institute Information Report.  [Letter from LP to Mr. Hume, July 12, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
• Letter from Corliss Lamont to LP, RE: Thanks LP for the information about The Minority of One.  He wishes he could help out with it, be he is already contributing financially to many other organizations.  He encloses an ad for the Conference of Greater New York Peace Groups, as well as a letter to be sent out concerning the launch of the group called National Peace Action.  If LP or AHP would care to sign either of these they may, but he is sending them primarily to keep them informed. [Letter from LP to Lamont, August 14, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Lacey-Lattimer)), #212.5]
• Letter from George Earl Miller to AHP, RE: Explains that it would be more beneficial for AHP to attend the Memorial Service on Hiroshima Day than to come to the ReU.  Mentions the conditions in Berlin, and also speaks of Charles Porter and his admiration for the man.  [Filed under AHP Biographical: (George Earl Miller: Correspondence 1958-1971), Box#3.024, Folder# 24.2]
• Letter from LP to David W. Walker, Universidad de Puerto Rico. RE: Encloses two copies of the Oslo Statement. [Letter from Walker April 27, 1961]  [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP 1960) Folder #1960s2 Box #1960s2.8]
• Letter from LP to Drs. R. D. Brown and R. D. Harcourt, Chemistry Department, Monash University, RE: Discusses Dr. Brown’s and Dr. Harcourt’s structure of dinitrogen tetroxide and its similarity to a compound found in LP’s book.  [Letter from Dr. R. D. Brown to LP, October 9, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958-1961), #39.4]
• Letter from LP to Isabelle Lewis Main, RE: LP is sending Main some copies of the Oslo Statement along with some other materials. [Main’s letter May 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.004, Folder #4.4] 
• Letter from LP to Kent Richards, RE: LP is pleased that Richards will be able to distribute about 2,500 copies of the Oslo Statement at three Methodist Churches.  LP is sending the Statements under separate cover.  [Richards’ letter July 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.004, Folder #4.4]
• Letter from LP to Michael Levi Matar, Counsellor at Law, RE: Thanks Matar for the letter and copy of LP’s complaint against the Hearst Corporation et al. Explains that he wanted to show it to Mr. Hoague. Writes that he looks forward to receiving a copy of his deposition, as well as learning whether or not it will be necessary to appear again in person, before the case goes to court. [Letter from Matar to LP July 15, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Pauling v. National Review, Buckley, et al., 1961-1969), Box #3.016, Folder #16.1]
• Letter from LP to Mr. Charles F. Reed RE: Encloses two copies of the Oslo Statement to supplement the material that he secretary sent him. [Filed under LP Correspondence (R: Correspondence, 1960-1963), #342.2] 
• Letter from LP to Mrs. Bette Hood, RE: LP is glad to hear of the progress in Canada, but wishes the U.S. could do the same.  He sends a copy of the Oslo Statement that he hopes she can distribute, as well as some articles and his book. [Note from Mrs. Hood to LP, July 15, 1961] [Note from Mrs. Hood to LP, July 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
• Letter from Linda Hopkins, Secretary to LP to Edwin H. Wilson, The American Humanist Association RE: Since LP has not heard from Wilson in response to his letter of June 14, 1961, he is writing to ask again if he can have permission to reproduce his article in the March/April issue of the Humanist. [Letter from LP to Wilson June 14, 1961, Letter from Hall to Hopkins July 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Manuscripts of Articles: (Manuscripts and Typescripts of Articles by LP, 1961), Box  #1961a, Folder #1961a.7]
• Letter from Mrs. Burhop to LP, RE: Burhop would like to have a dozen copies of the Oslo Statement for presentation to the members of the of the Editorial Board of the Federation.  Burhop also hopes to publish the Statement in Scientific World.  [Reply from LP August 3, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.004, Folder #4.4]
• Memorandum from LP to E.H. Swift RE: Encloses a communication from Dr. Shaw about the troubles they have had in their work because of smog. Mentions that Dr. Schroeder has also been having difficulty with it and suggests that they air-condition the laboratory. Asks Swift to consider it. [Filed under LP Biographical: (CIT: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1937-1963, No Date), Box #1.024, Folder #24.10] 
• Note to self RE: Dog bite. LP details the address and time of when he was bit by the dog. LP describes what happened, what the dog looked like and how he treated the bite. [Filed under LP Safe: Drawer #2, Folder #2.039]