Dr. Albert Einstein: Theoretical Physics, Relativity and the Photoelectric Effect, 1935

Contents of CSA #2995

Case File of Dr. Albert Einstein
Committee on Science and the Arts
1935 Franklin Medal

• REPORT [More Information]
• Cover
• Cover Sheet for Case Files 2995 and 2996 (1.4M)
• CSA Cases No. 2995 and No. 2996 Report of Special Sub-Committee on recommending awards (January 9, 1935)
• Page 1 (3.0M) | Page 2 (3.0M) | Page 3 (2.9M) | Page 4 (3.2M) | Page 5 (3.1M) | Page 6 (3.2M) | Page 7 (3.2M) | Page 8 (2.8M)
• CSA Report #2995 (February 13, 1935) - Investigating The Work of Doctor Albert Einstein of Princeton, New Jersey
• Cover (2.8M) | Page 1 (2.9M) | Page 2 (3.3M) | Page 3 (3.3M) | Page 4 (3.5M) | Page 5 (3.4M)
• CORRESPONDENCE
• 02/21/1935 - Letter from Dr. Howard McClenahan to Dr. Einstein informing Dr. Einstein of his awarding of the medal and inviting him to medal day ceremonies. (3.0M) [More Information]
• 03/04/1935 - Letter from Dr. Einstein to Dr. McClenahan expressing thanks and asking if the medal could be awarded before May 15 to accommodate Dr. Einstein's summer schedule. (2.2M) [More Information]
• 03/16/1935 - Letter from Dr. McClenahan to Dr. Einstein urging him to attend medal day. (2.7M) [More Information]
• 03/21/1935 - Note from Dr. Einstein to TFI confirming his attendance for medal day. (2.2M) [More Information]
• 04/10/1935 - Letter from Dr. McClenahan to Prof. O. Veblen inviting him to medal day, requesting information about Einstein, and requesting he personally ensure Einstein's attendence. (3.3M) [More Information]
• 04/13/1935 - Letter from Prof. O. Veblen to Dr. McClenahan (2.0M) [More Information]
• 04/25/1935 - Letter from Dr. McClenahan to Dr. Einstein asking for a personal appointment to discuss medal day arrangements. (2.6M) [More Information]
• 04/26/1935 - Telegraph stating Dr. and Mrs. Einstein's absence from Princeton. (2.2M) [More Information]
• 04/26/1935 - 2-page letter from Dr. McClenahan to Dr. Einstein detailing medal day arrangements. Page 1 (2.7M) | Page 2 (2.3M) [More Information]
• 04/29/1935 - 2-page letter from Dr. Einstein to Dr. McClenahan, signed "A. Einstein" (in German). Page 1 (1.9M) | Page 2 (1.9M) [More Information]
• 05/07/1935 - Letter from Dr. McClenahan to Dr. Einstein further detailing medal day arrangements. (3.5M) [More Information]
• 05/18/1935 - Letter to Dr. Einstein from The Franklin Institute sent with a press clipping. (3.6 MB) [More Information]
• 05/20/1935 - Letter from Dr. Einstein to the CSA thanking The Franklin Institute for its honors and apologizing for remaining silent at the banquet (English translation). (3.1M) [More Information]
• 05/20/1935 - Letter from Dr. Einstein to the CSA thanking The Franklin Institute for its honors and apologizing for remaining silent at the banquet (German). (3.3M) [More Information]
• 05/21/1935 - Note from Secretary and Director thanking Dr. Einstein for his attendance. (1.7M) [More Information]
• 05/23/1935 - Note from Nathan Hayward to Dr. Einstein thanking him for his attenance and acknowleding Dr. Einstein's intention to send a paper which was to be published in the Journal. (1.9M) [More Information]
• 05/20/1935 - Letter to Maurice Rohrbach, Esq. accompanying remarks made by Dr. Palmer in connection with the medal presentation.
• 05/17/1935 - Letter to Maurice Rohrbach, Esq. accompanying a copy of a letter received from Dr. Einstein.
• 05/04/1935 - Letter to Dr. Palmer from Dr. McClenahan confirming his sponsorship of the Franklin Medalists on May 15, 1935.
• 08/15/1935 - Letter from George Hoadley to Charles Masland accompanying a translation of a Dr. Einstein letter.
• 08/15/1935 - Letter from George Hoadley to Dr. Frederic Palmer Jr. accompanying a translation of a Dr. Einstein letter.
• EVIDENTIAL INFORMATION
• Speech given by Dr. Frederic Palmer Jr. introducing Dr. Einstein at the medal ceremony, May 15, 1935. Page 1 (3.6M) | Page 2 (2.8M) [More Information]
• PHOTOGRAPHS
• Photograph of Franklin Medal awarded to Albert Einstein (1.2M) [More Information]
• Photograph of Franklin Medal certificate awarded to Albert Einstein (1.2M) [More Information]
• Photograph of Honorary Membership certificate awarded to Albert Einstein (1.4M) [More Information]
• EPHEMERA
• Extract from the Magazine of the London Rotary Club (July 13, 1935) Page 1 (1.4M) | Page 2 (1.6M) [More Information]
• Invitation to the award dinner on May 15, 1935 (860 K) [More Information]
• Alternate version of invitation to award dinner May 15, 1935.
• Press release: "Honors Conferred by the Franklin Institute" May 15, 1935 Page 1 (4.5 MB) | Page 2 (4.9 MB) | Page 3 (4.3 MB) [More Information]
• "Dinner in Honor of the Medalists of The Franklin Institute" seating list, May 15, 1935.
• MISCELLANEOUS
• Partial list of degrees and honors of Dr. Einstein from O. Veblen with letter of 4/13/1935 (1.8M) [More Information]
• Medal day meeting minutes, May 15, 1935 (10 pages)
• Memo to "Mr. Jackson" from "S. & A. Department" requesting two medals struck: one for Einstein and one for J. A. Fleming (2 pages), April 10, 1935