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Signed Letter by Prof. Albert Einstein Concerning Assistance to a Refugee from the Nazi Regime. Rhode Island, 1934 “I thank you for whatever you will do in this matter.” Letter from Prof. Albert Einstein to Mr. Herman Bernstein, editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin. Rhode Island, 1934. [1] leaf, German. Carbon copy of a typed letter, with an original handwritten signature of Albert Einstein. Content of the letter: This fascinating document was written during the period in which Albert Einstein was establishing himself in the United3 States after emigrating from Germany following the rise of the Nazi regime. The letter is addressed to the Jewish journalist Herman Bernstein, editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin, concerning a request to assist Dr. Jacobson in obtaining a position in the United States. Einstein notes in the letter that an appeal to the state governor, Lehman, would likely not be effective, since, as a foreign citizen, Dr. Jacobson would not be able to obtain an official public post. Einstein suggests that it would be more useful to approach institutions or organizations that might be interested in her publications, and thanks Herman Bernstein for his efforts in this matter. Historical background: Prof. Albert Einstein (1879–1955) left Germany in 1933 following the rise of the Nazi Party to power and settled in the United States. During this period, he became deeply involved in public affairs and assisted Jewish refugees and persecuted intellectuals from Germany by writing letters of recommendation and appealing to academic and political institutions. The recipient of this letter, Herman Bernstein (1876–1935), was a well-known Jewish journalist, author, Zionist activist, and American diplomat who also served as United States ambassador to Albania. He was editor of the Jewish newspaper Jewish Daily Bulletin (which later became the Jewish Telegraphic Agency – JTA) and was active in assisting Jewish refugees. The letter also mentions the then-governor of New York, Herbert H. Lehman (1878–1963), one of the most prominent Jewish political figures in the United States, who later served as a U.S. senator. Significance of the letter: This letter reflects an important and sometimes lesser-known aspect of Einstein’s activity in the 1930s—not only as a groundbreaking physicist, but also as a public figure who actively assisted Jewish refugees following the rise of the Nazi regime. Fold marks. Good condition.