Einstein's 1928 Letter Warning of Siemens' Antisemitism Heads to Auction
A private letter written by Albert Einstein in 1928 to his son Hans Albert is being auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, with bidding open until March 26. In the correspondence, Einstein cautions his son about antisemitism at the German industrial firm Siemens, advising against employment there. The document provides insight into Einstein's personal views on prejudice within German corporate culture years before Siemens utilized Jewish forced labor during the Nazi era. The auction opens at $32,000.
Key facts
- Albert Einstein wrote a private letter to his son Hans Albert in 1928
- The letter warns that Siemens was antisemitic
- The document is being auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions
- Bidding is open through March 26, 2025
- The starting bid is $32,000
Entities
Institutions
- Nate D. Sanders Auctions
- Siemens
Locations
- Germany