Letter from Linus Pauling to Maynard B. Chenoweth. Page 1. August 14, 1961
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Activity Listings

  • Check from LP to Oxford University Press RE:  £2.7.0.  [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Box #4.038, Folder #38.2]
  • Check from LP to Royal Society of Arts RE:  £4.4.0.  [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Box #4.038, Folder #38.2]
  • Letter from AHP to Helen Stahelin, RE: AHP thanks Stahelin for sending in signatures for the appeal.  AHP is glad that the editor of the Bulletin of the Swiss Movement Against Nuclear Rearmament is going to publish the Appeal.  AHP is enclosing a copy of the Oslo Statement for Stahelin.  [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 AHP to Jemera Rone, RE: AHP thanks Rone for sending in signatures for the petition against the spread of nuclear weapons.  AHP suggests that Rone look into joining the Student Peace Union or any of the other peace groups that are active in his area.  [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 AHP to Mora Cotton, RE: AHP is surprised to hear that the petition was met with hostility from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.  AHP explains that it is perhaps because the Campaign thinks that she and LP are too closely affiliated with the left.  AHP stresses that neither she, nor LP, were ever members of the Communist party or any group that is related to them. [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 Alois Stoff, to LP.  [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box # 1961s3 Folder #1961s3.3]               
  • Letter from Clarence H. Morris to LP RE: Morris writes to LP saying that LP’s letter relating the attack upon LP by a dog was referred to the Pasadena Humane Society for investigation. Morris says that the injury received is a civil rather than police matter and Morris is unable to take any action regarding the incident. [Filed under LP Safe: Drawer #2, Folder 2.039]       
  • Letter from Dennis Schneider to LP RE: Schneider writes to tell LP that he has graduated from San Antonio College and says that he is surprised that LP would speak at his college. Schneider asks if LP would be able to speak at the University of Riverside. Schneider asks LP if he would write to him explaining what LP is working on and what LP is trying to accomplish. [Letter from LP to Schneider: September 5, 1961] [Filed under LP Safe: Drawer 2, Folder 2.006] 
  • Letter from John Raeburn Green to Fred Okrand, cc: LP RE: Writes that he agrees with the first four conclusions of Okrand’s letter of July 12 and does not believe the defendant could or would remove the suit from the State Court to the Federal Court. Also writes that they will probably ask LP for the names of the circulators of the petition and as LP has pointed out, the mood regarding the test ban has worsened. Asks if LP still wants to continue with the lawsuit. [Letter from Wirin to Green August 26, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Pauling v. Globe-Democrat Publishing Company, 1960-1967), Box #3.003, Folder #3.2] 
  • Letter from LP to Alois Stoff, Internationale der Kriegedienstgegner. RE: Informs him of tentative travel plans. Asks where he would like to meet them. Shall send a preliminary draft of his speech soon.  [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box # 1961s3 Folder #1961s3.3]
  • Letter from LP to B. Jezowska-Trzebiatowska, RE: In regards to Jezowska-Trzebiatowska's inquiry about arranging a meeting, LP should be available on September 22nd or September 25th. LP will not be available on September 23rd. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1956-1963), #411.6]
  • Letter from LP to Dr. Corliss Lamont, RE: In his letter, Lamont mentioned that he would consider contributing to The Minority of One if it were tax deductible.  Since the group’s sole purpose is to contribute to peace everywhere, donations to it would be tax deductible, although this would be tricky later on if its tax-exempt status is refused.  LP will check up and this and let him know. [Letter from LP to Corliss, August 14, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Individual Correspondence. (Lacey-Lattimer)), #212.5]  
  • Letter from LP to Dr. E. A. Bachhuber, Milwaukee Academy of Medicine, RE: LP appreciates the invitation to address the Milwaukee Academy of Medicine, but regrets that he must decline; his schedule for the coming months is too full. [Letter from Bachhuber to LP, August 8, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959-1961), #258.3] 
  • Letter from LP to Dr. I. MacArthur, RE: LP had learned about Astbury’s death through the notice in Nature.  Corey heard earlier, but did not tell him.  LP would be happy to serve as a referee. [Note from MacArthur to LP, August 10, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959-1961), #258.3]
  • Letter from LP to M. S. Arnoni, Editor of The Minority of One newsletter, RE: Asks for clarification on foundation’s ultimate purpose and current status. Corrects usage in August issue. Suggests Dr. Corliss Lamont receive a free subscription. [Letter from M. S. Arnoni to LP , June 20, 1961] [Letter from LP to M. S. Arnoni, August 31, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (A: Individual Correspondence) # 6.15]
  • Letter from LP to Mr. P.H. Waldraff, RE: LP reports on the Oslo Conference and what was accomplished.  LP encloses five copies of the Oslo Statement.  [Waldraff’s letter August 11, 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 LP to Professor Gerald Straka, Chairman, Committee on Cultural Programs, Michigan States University Oakland, RE: LP wishes he could accept the invitation to give a lecture, but his schedule is already too full.  He hopes that he will be invited the following year. [Letter from Straka to LP, August 8, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959-1961), #258.3]
  • Letter from Linda Hopkins to F. C. Hunnius, RE: Hopkins would like to confirm if the Oslo Statement reprints have reached Hunnius.  [Hunnius’ letter August 9, 1961] [Hunnius’ reply August 21, 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 Marie Harlowe to LP and AHP, RE: Congratulates LP and AHP on their efforts on behalf of “The Minority of One”.  She also outlines her beliefs regarding Buddhism and Communism, and how both are seen as bad while the Nazis are gaining momentum again. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
  • Letter from Maude Richards to LP, RE: Richards thanks LP for the 100 copies of the Oslo Statement.  [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.004, Folder #4.4]
  • Letter from Mel. K. Carter to LP RE: Points out a possible misprint in The Nature of the Chemical Bond. [Letter from LP to Carter September 6, 1961] [Filed under LP Books: 1960b6.1]
  • Letter from Michael Strumpf, Christopher Columbus Jr. High School, to LP. RE: Asks him to write a message to today’s youth that conveys his personal philosophy. [Letter form LP August 22, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence (S: Correspondence, 1961): Box #381 Folder #381.2] 
  • Letter from Olive Mayer to AHP, RE: Informs AHP about a small group meeting to discuss the possibilities for convening an international meeting concerning “Increased International Cooperation in Expanding Constructive Activities for Children.”  Says she envisions the conference to be of broad community interest with each delegate bringing differing political and economic ideas. Also attaches agenda for the meeting.  [Filed under AHP materials re: Peace and Women: (Correspondence, Assorted Materials re: WILPF Triennial Congress, 1961-1962), Box #4.002, Folder#2.1]  
  • Letter from Russell Stabler to LP, RE: Stabler was pleased to receive a copy of the Oslo Statement.  Stabler would like to get permission to reprint 2,000 copies of the Statement to distribute.  [Reply from LP September 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 Senator Hubert H. Humphrey to LP, RE: Thanks LP for his letter and copy of the Oslo Statement.  As Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Disarmament, he is continuously working for a meaningful and effective disarmament agreement.  He has introduced a bill establishing a Disarmament Agency, and believes that the Senate will act favorably on it.  Attachment: “Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 87th Congress” dated April 6 and July 29, 1961.  “One American’s Case for Disarmament- Excerpts of Remarks by Senator Hubert H. Humphrey”.  [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hughes-Huxley)), #163.5]
  • Letter from Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, to LP, RE:  Thanks LP for the letter and the copy of the Oslo Statement.  Senator Humphrey has been aware of the Conferences activities and read the Statement with great interest.  Sends a copy of the new Senate bill to establish a United States Disarmament Agency for World Peace and Security.  Attachment: “S. 2180 A Bill to establish a United States Disarmament Agency for World Peace and Security”.  [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Individual Correspondence. (Hughes-Huxley)), #163.5]
  • Letter from Sharon Jones to LP RE: Jones thanks LP for his statements on fallout shelters.  She had considered constructing a fallout shelter, but has since decided that it would be worthless in case of nuclear war.  [Letter from LP to Jones October 16, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace:  Materials re: Fallout and Radiation Shelters, and Civil Defense, 1954-1961: Box #7.007, Folder #7.22]
  • Letter from Stanley E. Henwood, International Medical Congress, to LP. RE: Thanks him for his letter. Finds the abstract satisfactory. Asks for the completed manuscript as soon after the Conference as possible. [Letter from LP August 14, 1961]  [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1962) Box #1962s Folder #1962s.3]
  • Memorandum from LP to Joan R. Harris, Secretary to LP, RE: LP asks Harris to call George Bishop and ask him for a copy of the tape from LP's speech at the church on the 13th, which is similar to the speech LP gave on Hiroshima Day. LP asks Harris to transcribe the speech so that he might edit it later and send it to L.O. ten Cate. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (T: Correspondence, 1956-1963), #411.6]
  • Note from Isabel C. Hill to LP, RE: She received LP’s letter regarding the $5.00 and the promise that her name would appear on a list of sponsors to be published, but regrets that she lives in a “stronghold of Republican radicalism” and cannot be associated with such a thing for fear for her job and her son’s welfare.  Also, she is not completely sure of where she stands regarding the Communist infiltration of the government, and she cannot afford the donation, which is equal to about half a week’s worth of food. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (H: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #168.1]
  • Note from Jacob Bacal to LP, RE: Requests a signed memento or personal note from LP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958-1961), #39.4] 
  • Note from Mrs. John F. Clewe to LP and AHP, RE: Thanks AHP for the letter of condolence upon the passing of Mr. Clewe.  Conveys respect and admiration for LP and AHP. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #76.1]
  • Note from Thomas M. Dermott to LP, RE: His party-going days are over, but he cannot ignore LP’s request. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (D: Correspondence, 1960-1966), #99.2] 
  • Pamphlet: “A Choice: Disarmament or Destruction,” Peace Action Center.  [Filed under AHP materials re: Women and Peace: (Newsletter and Pamphlets re: Committee for Nonviolent Action; Peace Action Center), Box#4.010, Folder#10.14]
  • Receipt from First Western Bank to LP RE: “Savings: Deposited for Account.” $15,000.00.  [Filed under LP Biographical: Business and Financial: Box #4.030, Folder #30.1]