MCDONNELL DOUGLAS

CORPORATION

19 July 1974
SU-221-8586

Dr. J. Lederberg
Dept. of Genetics
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

Committee III on computers and data processing of the American
Society for Mass Spectrometry is acting as a focal point for
information and/or computer programs of interest to the com-
munity of mass spectrometrists.

Currently, ASMS membership totals 938 with approximately 80
foreign members. As you are well aware, the membership of ASMS
cuts across a wide variety of disciplines in academia, govern-
ment and industry.

Dennis Smith discussed Dendral with me at the most recent ASMS
meeting in Philadelphia and I agreed that it would be valuable

to publicize its imminent availability in our next communication
to society members. Dennis also asked that I send you a copy of
our “advertisement” so that you may be apprised of our activity
with respect to Dendral. Enclosed is part of our recent communi-
cation to the membership with the section concerning Dendral
circled.

At present, it is our intent to send to Dennis a list of those
people indicating an interest in Dendral thereby permitting
follow-up and control of its use by your organization. We will
also be communicating with the membership again in the Fall, and
will include any further information about Dendral which you
wish to provide.

Sincerely,

M dhaypern

M. A. Grayson
Scientist
McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories

MAG:emc
EC: Dr. Dennis Smith
Dept. of Chemistry

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Saint Louis, Missouri 63166