TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-embossed personal letterhead, May 30, 1950. Einstein writes to Harold L. Oram regarding his reluctance to appear on a radio program. In part: “I have first to answer your letter concerning the radio broadcast of the University of Chicago Round Table. I have also received a direct invitation. It goes without saying that I am in fullest agreement with the goals of this project and that I am convinced of its necessity. Despite all this I have declined. The reason is simply this: I have repeatedly and openly professed my opinions in public so that they are known to all people who care to know them. It seems to me, therefore, not desirable and not effective to repeat them again and again.” He then goes on to thank Oram for his assistance in a matter concerning Einstein’s “dear friend Dr. Bucky,” commenting, “I have the feeling that it might be better if I would go to New York to speak personally with [Dr. Combs] or some other influential person of New York University. Even then there seems little hope to achieve something after the official refusal of the faculty. The circulus vicious seems to be: without University no money—without money no University.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a few very faint wrinkles and original erasure with typewritten correction to body of letter. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
