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4to. 1 p. Gedr. Briefkopf Prof. Albert Einstein | 112 Mercer Street | Princeton, New Jersey | U.S.A.". Lochung, alt ausgebessert. An William Roth: For many years I have been increasingly interested in the work of the American Committee for Emigre Scholars, Writers and Artistes. This Committe has welcomed and counselled most of the European professionals of all creeds who have had the privilege of coming to America to escape totalitarian oppression. I know only too well how important it is for an emigre professional to receive this kind of help. The American Committee provides a place where such a newcomer finds advisers who understand his problems and can interpret to him the way of life and institutions of America, while he is being assisted in finding work in the field of his abilities. This is infinitely more difficult for specialized professionals than for workers in industry and the trades. The services of the American Committee are now needed more than ever before. Many of the professionals who arrived here during the last few years under the Displaced persons Act first gladly accepted low-level jobs if no others were available. They hoped that within a reasonable time they would get a start in their own fields. Unfortunately, all too many are still in their first low level jobs and have become increasingly hopeless.Additional professionals will soon arrive among the 214000 immigrants authorized by the Act recently passed by Congress with the strong support of President Eisenhower. Both the newcomers and those among the earlier arrivals not yet placed have to depend on the American Committee lest their skills are to be lost for our country. I therefore feel strongly that the American Committee should be given the continuing support ofunderstanding American citizens and institutions […] May I express the personal hope that you will be able to contribute to the success of this important endeavor? […]". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 78464

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