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EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955; and HABER, FRITZ. 1868-1934. Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Einstein"), in German, 1 p, 4to, Berlin, March 20, 1918, to Fritz Haber, on personal letterhead, with additional annotation and signature in pencil at upper margin by Haber,
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EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955; and HABER, FRITZ. 1868-1934.
Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Einstein"), in German, 1 p, 4to, Berlin, March 20, 1918, to Fritz Haber, on personal letterhead, with additional annotation and signature in pencil at upper margin by Haber, light creasing and toning, three holes punched at left margin. WITH: Typed Letter Signed of Dr. J. Morganroth, 1 p, 4to, Berlin, February 21, 1919, forwarding the letter to Fraulein Bing.
EINSTEIN ASKS FOR HELP FUNDRAISING FOR PHYSICS STUDENTS.
In 1914 Einstein returned to Berlin, and two years later was appointed president of the German Physical Society (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft). In this capacity, he writes to noted chemist Fritz Haber asking for help with a fundraising project. Haber would go on to win the 1918 Nobel Prize for Chemistry and is remembered today for his invention of synthetic fertilizer and as the "father of chemical warfare." In part (translated): "We have decided, in spite of these difficult times, to try to establish a fund to support Physics Laboratories ... Scheel and I should take care of it. Everything has been prepared for a mailing but we are worried that our valiant effort may end up in the wastebaskets of the firms without having ever been read unless the request is delivered into the hands of the correct people. However, we do not know the right people to contact ... We are embarrassed, but politely ask you to look through the enclosed list of leaders and to give us pointers as well as the addresses...." Einstein adds in a post-script: "I beg you not to let this affair rest. If you have no time for this matter, please send the list back" and suggest another person who might be willing to help. Haber adds a note mentioning another chemist and signs at the upper margin of the page. Unusual to have the signatures of two Nobel Laureates on the same letter.
EINSTEIN ASKS FOR HELP FUNDRAISING FOR PHYSICS STUDENTS.
In 1914 Einstein returned to Berlin, and two years later was appointed president of the German Physical Society (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft). In this capacity, he writes to noted chemist Fritz Haber asking for help with a fundraising project. Haber would go on to win the 1918 Nobel Prize for Chemistry and is remembered today for his invention of synthetic fertilizer and as the "father of chemical warfare." In part (translated): "We have decided, in spite of these difficult times, to try to establish a fund to support Physics Laboratories ... Scheel and I should take care of it. Everything has been prepared for a mailing but we are worried that our valiant effort may end up in the wastebaskets of the firms without having ever been read unless the request is delivered into the hands of the correct people. However, we do not know the right people to contact ... We are embarrassed, but politely ask you to look through the enclosed list of leaders and to give us pointers as well as the addresses...." Einstein adds in a post-script: "I beg you not to let this affair rest. If you have no time for this matter, please send the list back" and suggest another person who might be willing to help. Haber adds a note mentioning another chemist and signs at the upper margin of the page. Unusual to have the signatures of two Nobel Laureates on the same letter.