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Fascinating letter signed by Elsa Einstein regarding the rise of Hitler in Germany, and Albert Einstein's sense, as early as the 1920s, about what would occur, leading him to advocate for the establishment of Israel as a home for the Jewish people. Datelined Princeton 10 April 1934, German letter to Elsa's cousin translates in part, ''...It made me so happy to see that you were a bit impressed by the events of that Sunday. In fact, I am sorry that you had not been present at the official reception of the State of New Jersey the previous week. It was especially beautiful in a way, since the keynote speaker was a real artist who had organized the whole thing marvelously. Now you are beginning to understand the general concept of the Jewish people, and you have a slight idea of Albert's activities in that context. I am always so deeply moved by experiencing an event of this sort. Back in Berlin, such a thing would never have occurred to me. We truly used to be German to the core until our eyes were forced open by Hitler's arrival. My husband has the gifts of a seer, there is a bit of the prophet in him. For almost 10 years now, he has realized and foreseen all this, and he has lived and worked accordingly. Thus, his advocacy for the further establishment of Palestine...'' Elsa then writes about a family in New Jersey helping Jewish refugees before mentioning that Albert will be able to help a mutual associate by writing letters of recommendation for him. She also worries about her daughter Ilse, suffering from cancer at the time. Signed ''Elsa'' at the conclusion. Two page letter on a single sheet measures 8.375'' x 10.75''. Folds and light toning, overall near fine condition.
Fascinating Elsa Einstein Letter Signed About the Rise of Hitler -- ''...our eyes were forced open by Hitler's arrival. My husband...For almost 10 years now...has realized and foreseen all this...''
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