Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of the first atomic bomb. As a result of his outspoken political views in the wake of World War II, he was later placed under FBI surveillance and his security clearance was stripped. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton letterhead, June 25, 1957. Oppenheimer writes to Vernon Reyman in Utica. In part: “I am working now to see whether I can recast the James lectures in a form suitable for publication; if I am successful, they will probably be published by the Harvard University Press. At the moment, I only have a rough draft of a partial transcription which I need for my own purposes….” In 1957, alumnus Oppenheimer presented the William James Lecture at Harvard, titled “The Hope of Order.” Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.5. Very subtle smudge to sheet, otherwise very fine, bright condition. R&R COA.
