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[SCIENCE AND MEDICINE] - FERMI Enrico (1901 - 1954) - Scientific Matters And Bureaucracy: Fermi Seeks Updates On A Competition - Autograph letter signed by the Italian physicist, mostly remembered for being the creator of the world's first artificial nuclear reactor, the Chicago Pile-1. 1 p. in-8 with letterhead. Addressed to a friend: “…Vi ringrazio molto per la premura presso il ministero. In questi giorni gradirei sapere se ci sarà il concorso…”. This letter likely dates from Fermi’s early academic career, when institutional competitions played a crucial role in securing positions and recognition. It highlights the administrative dimension of scientific advancement in Italy during the interwar years. Autograph material from this formative period is relatively scarce, making such documents particularly valuable. They offer insight into the practical steps that preceded Fermi’s later groundbreaking achievements. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.