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Albert Einstein letter
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Albert Einstein letter | |
| Creator: Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1947 February 15 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2891 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists (ECAS) was founded by Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd in 1946.
Scope and Content
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."
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
A photocopy of this letter is available for research purposes. Permission is required to use the original letter.
Preferred Citation
Albert Einstein letter, ms2891, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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