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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, September 4, 1927

  • 1927-Sep-04

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Kasmir Fajans (1887-1975), a Polish chemist and professor at the University of Munich, confirms receiving a letter from Max Bredig (1902-1977).

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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
  • Transcribed by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
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  • Series II: Max Bredig Papers, 1911-1968
  • Series II: Sub-Series I. Max Bredig Correspondence File, 1926-1958
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  • Box 7, Folder 38

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Fajans, Kasimir. “Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, September 4, 1927,” September 4, 1927. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 7, Folder 38. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/fzbg1nm.

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Zürich. Lindau u. Berlin
4.9.27.

Lieber Doktor Bredig:

Ihren Brief habe ich kurz vor der Abreise bekommen. Ich schreibe gleichzeitig an Prof. Pohl u. bitte Sie mit der Absendung-Eingabe zu warten bis Sie von ihm oder von mir Nachricht erhalten.

Herzlichen Gruß,
Ihr Fajans

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Zurich, Lindau, and Berlin

4 September 1927

Dear Dr. Bredig,

I received your letter shortly before my departure. I am writing to Professor Pohl at the same time. Please wait to send the article until you have heard from me or him.

Best regards,
Fajans

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