Lot 884
[Manhattan Project] Compton, Teller, and Groves. Three men closely associated with the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb: Arthur H. Compton TLS, 1p, 11" x 8½", Chicago, 1929 Oct. 1. to James Stokley, regarding a manuscript Compton was writing on "the physics of the past 50 years"; Edward Teller, photo of a painting by Dmitri Vail of Teller, signed in black marker (slight brushing of ink) in the lower border, 5" x 3½", n.p., n.d.; and Leslie R. Groves PS with rank ("Lieut Gen US Army") in the lower border, 4¾" x 6", n.p., n.d. Groves was the primary military leader in charge of the Manhattan Project; Compton and Teller were physicists actively involved in the project. All fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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