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Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein

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Auction Date:2010 Oct 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 3, 1935. Letter to Mr. R.M. Bartlett, of the First Church of Christ, Longmeadow, Massachusetts. In full (translated): “I have nothing against it if you publish your talk with me, although not all of it agrees with my intentions. In any case, I cannot take any responsibility for the details. I also must ask you to leave out the two passages crossed out. I have not broken up with friends and do not understand what is meant by separation from my sons; this has to be left out. Furthermore, it is true that I have expressed the opinion that far-reaching progress of a country’s social and economic organizations can be made rather in times of serious need than under fairly healthy conditions. I therefore expressed the opinion that such progress can, presently, be expected in Europe in the foreseeable future rather than in America. But it cannot be advantageous, if this were published in America, especially not in the form you have chosen. Because, firstly, it would hurt and secondly, would have objectively a rather unfavorable effect.” In fine condition, possibly slightly trimmed in size, with a horizontal fold through signature, and a few light creases and wrinkles. Letter is housed in custom black half-morocco drop-box, gilt-stamped blue leather title labels in three compartments on spine with nine raised bands. At the time of this correspondence, the Rev. Dr. Robert Merrill Bartlett was pastor of the Massachusetts church and the author of numerous articles and books on history, biography, and religion. Among his interview subjects was Einstein, to whom Bartlett sent a copy of proposed article while the scientist was staying at a rented summer home in Connecticut. This article, entitled ‘Peace Must Be Waged,’ appeared in the August 1935 issue of Survey Graphic magazine, and detailed Einstein’s take on human nature, religion, and world events and its leaders. With such lofty topics, it is not surprising that he would request that mention of his personal life be deleted from the work—which Bartlett agreed. Similarly, with America gripped by the Great Depression and Europe headed for war, Einstein here politely asks that his comments on social and economic progress being possible in Europe—but not the United States—be deleted. Clearly unique insight following an interview and review of the transcript of what Einstein wants—and does not want—appearing in print.
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