Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered and proved the existence of neutrons, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium 235 and the creation of the atomic bomb. ALS signed “J. Chadwick,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, Cambridge, February 2, 1958. Letter to Professor I. I. Rabi of the Columbia Physics Department. In part: “I wonder if you can tell me about Dr. Richard Hofstadter, Professor of History at Columbia—whether he is married, family, etc., what his interests are outside his work, what you think about him if you know him well enough to give an opinion, etc. The reason for my enquiry is this. As you probably know, Professor Hofstadter is coming to Cambridge…as Pitt Professor of American History & Institutions. I have informed the University here that my College is ready to welcome him to a Professional Fellowship so that he may enjoy, while he is here, such privileges as we can offer. I should therefore be very grateful if you could tell me something about him.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light scattered creases, and a block of toning to the upper portion of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Hofstadter was one of the most well-known intellectuals in America, and won the Pultizer Prize twice. Chadwick is writing to Isidor Isaac Rabi, a fellow physicist and Nobel laureate, who discovered nuclear magnetic resonance. An interesting association between three intellectual giants of the 20th century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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