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Letter from Albert Einstein to Adolf Marx (1/4/1934)

Date
1934
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-25-T-2
Link to the online document
Description

Albert Einstein’s letter to Adolf Marx, dated April 1, 1934, is an exceptional document that connects Catalonia with one of the most relevant figures in European and world science. Written in a context of growing fascist threat, this correspondence reflects Einstein’s commitment to freedom, reason and human dignity. The fact that this document is preserved in a Catalan archive reinforces the idea of ​​Catalonia as a place of welcome, culture and memory. It is also an example of how archives can guard not only local history, but also essential fragments of universal history. This letter reminds us that science and critical thinking are fundamental pillars of European civilization.