Welcome to Linus Pauling Online presented by the
Oregon State University Libraries
Special Collections
DOCUMENTARY HISTORY WEBSITES
It’s In The Blood!
A detailed analysis of Pauling’s research on immunology, the structure
of hemoglobin and the nature of sickle cell anemia – a four-decade
program of work that would lead to Pauling’s famous
fascination with vitamin C.
International
Peace Movement
Linus and Ava Helen Pauling forcefully spoke out against
Cold War militarism, nuclear proliferation and radioactive fallout. For
his work as an activist, Linus Pauling received the 1962 Nobel Peace
Prize.
OTHER LINUS PAULING RESOURCES
Linus Pauling Day-by-Day
An unprecedented accounting of Pauling's life from 1930 to 1959, presented in searchable, easy-to-use calendar form. Includes document summaries, scanned images and full-text transcripts.
Pauling
Papers
The online finding aid for the Ava Helen and Linus
Pauling Papers. Features detailed descriptions of the Paulings’
correspondence, manuscripts, awards, personal
libraries, photograph collections and more.
Special
Events Videos
A growing collection of fully-transcribed video of notable figures including Nobel
laureates Francis Crick, Dudley Herschbach, William
Lipscomb and Roderick MacKinnon among many others.
Pauling Chronology
The most detailed overview of Linus Pauling's ancestry, life and work available on the web.
Learning Curriculum
For both teachers and
students interested in studying Pauling's life and work.
Nature
Of The Chemical Bond
Recounts Pauling’s legendary application of quantum
mechanics to the scientific understanding of molecular architecture,
research that revolutionized structural chemistry and resulted in Pauling’s 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The
Race For DNA
Linus Pauling participated in one of the great “races” in
scientific history – the quest to unravel the secrets of DNA. Though
Watson and Crick ultimately solved the puzzle, Pauling’s role in the
story is highly intriguing.
The
Pauling Catalogue
At six volumes The Pauling Catalogue
is the definitive resource for scholars of Pauling and his era.
The Pauling Catalogue is available for purchase at:
www.paulingcatalogue.org
The
Pauling Blog
Updated frequently with fascinating stories from
the world of Linus Pauling, The Pauling Blog also provides an inside
glimpse into the latest news and activities of the
OSU Libraries Special Collections.
Pauling Research Notebooks
Pauling utilized bound notebooks to keep track of the details of his research. Forty-six research notebooks kept from 1922 to 1994
stand as a testament to the length and diversity of
Dr. Pauling's career
Awards, Honors & Medals
Images and
descriptions of Pauling's many awards including honorary doctorates.
Centenary Exhibit
An
introductory-level exhibit for those just getting acquainted with Linus
Pauling.