Physicist who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, which led to the successful development of the first atomic bomb. As a result of his outspoken political views in the wake of World War II, he was placed under FBI surveillance and his security clearance was stripped. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 photo of the elderly Oppenheimer signing a document as he smokes a cigarette (rather than his customary pipe), signed in blue ink in the blank lower margin. Matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 12.5. Oppenheimer is quite scarce in signed photos. In fine condition, with light wear to edges and light rubbing and soiling to surface. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
