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Letter from Robert Oppenheimer to Albert Shansky, May 20, 1955

  • 1955-May-20

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Letter from J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) to Albert Shansky (1925-2024) dated May 20, 1955. The letter is a thank you message from Oppenheimer, on behalf of the Institute for Advanced Study, for the condolences received regarding the death of Albert Einstein (1879-1955).

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Donated by Albert Shansky.
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  • 14 cm W x 19.5 cm H
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  • J. Robert Oppenheimer
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Bechly

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  • Folder 1

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Oppenheimer, J. Robert. “Letter from Robert Oppenheimer to Albert Shansky, May 20, 1955,” May 20, 1955. Folder 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/4erp45x.

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