TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, California Institute of Technology letterhead, January 30, 1933. Letter to Hans Dose in Chicago. In full (translated): “I have read your letter but unfortunately I am in no position to make a judgment. There are no philologists I am close to. What can I do then to help you to keep your work on the agenda? You probably know better certain philologists than I do. The one I like most is a gentleman called Frobenius from Frankfurt [with "University" added in his own hand], who, in my opinion, is open-minded. Use my name when you write to him, and he will probably seek to make a judgment.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a small spot of adhesive remnant to bottom edge. At the time of this letter, Einstein was in the midst of his third visiting professorship at the California Institute of Technology, where he made his final decision to not return to Germany, as the Nazi party was growing in power under Adolf Hitler. He would formally renounce his citizenship in March of the same year. Referring Dose to renowned German archeaologist and ethnologist Leo Frobenius, a professor at the University of Frankfurt and a major figure in the academic realm, this is an excellent letter connecting two star intellectuals. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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