Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers
The online finding aid for the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers. Features detailed description of all seventeen series of the collection including the Paulings' correspondence, manuscripts, awards, personal libraries, photograph collections and more.
AVA HELEN AND LINUS PAULING PAPERS
DOCUMENTARY HISTORIES
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientific War Work
A groundbreaking look at Pauling's scientific war research during World War II - a collection of projects that included artificial blood, invisible inks, and a device to measure oxygen levels in airplanes and submarines.
A groundbreaking look at Pauling's scientific war research during World War II - a collection of projects that included artificial blood, invisible inks, and a device to measure oxygen levels in airplanes and submarines.
OTHER PAULING RESOURCES
Linus Pauling Day-by-Day
An unprecedented accounting of Pauling's life from 1930 to 1967, presented in searchable, easy-to-use calendar form. Includes thousands of document summaries, scanned images and full-text transcripts.
An unprecedented accounting of Pauling's life from 1930 to 1967, presented in searchable, easy-to-use calendar form. Includes thousands of document summaries, scanned images and full-text transcripts.
The Pauling Blog
Updated weekly with fascinating stories from the world of Linus Pauling, the Pauling Blog also provides an inside glimpse into the latest Pauling-related news and activities being carried out by the OSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives Research Center.
Updated weekly with fascinating stories from the world of Linus Pauling, the Pauling Blog also provides an inside glimpse into the latest Pauling-related news and activities being carried out by the OSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives Research Center.
The Pauling Chronology
Written by biographer Robert Paradowski, this is the most detailed overview of Linus Pauling's ancestry, life and work available on the web. Ahora disponible en español.
Written by biographer Robert Paradowski, this is the most detailed overview of Linus Pauling's ancestry, life and work available on the web. Ahora disponible en español.
Pauling Student Learning Curriculum
A detailed resource for both teachers and students interested in studying Pauling. Includes a biographical overview, topical readings and suggestions for further research.
A detailed resource for both teachers and students interested in studying Pauling. Includes a biographical overview, topical readings and suggestions for further research.
Special Events Videos
A large and growing collection of fully-transcribed video of notable figures including Nobel laureates Francis Crick, Dudley Herschbach, William Lipscomb and Roderick MacKinnon among many others.
A large and growing collection of fully-transcribed video of notable figures including Nobel laureates Francis Crick, Dudley Herschbach, William Lipscomb and Roderick MacKinnon among many others.
Awards, Honors & Medals
Images and descriptions of Pauling's many awards including his forty-seven honorary doctorates.
Pauling Centenary Exhibit
An introductory-level exhibit for those just getting acquainted with Linus Pauling.
The Pauling Catalogue
At six volumes The Pauling Catalogue is the definitive resource for scholars of Pauling and his era.