Albert Einstein letter, 1947 February 15
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
- Date:
- 1947 February 15
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Albert Einstein letter, ms2891, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A form letter written by Albert Einstein while he was chairman of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. The letter is dated 15 February, 1947, and is a request for funds and help "to carry to our fellow citizens an understanding of the simple facts of atomic energy and its implications for society."
- Biographical / historical:
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The Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists (ECAS) was founded by Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd in 1946.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Albert Einstein letter, ms2891, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.